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Thousands ‘Race for the Cure’ at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium

TEMECULA – The city of Temecula and CR&R will host a city-wide clean-up on Saturday, Oct. 24 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Chaparral High School, located at 27215 Nicolas Road in Temecula. see page A-3

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4th Annual Paws 4 Law raises funds, awareness Michael Loeschnig Writer The Paws 4 Law Foundation held its fourth annual fundraising event at Town Square Park in Murrieta on Saturday, Oct. 10. The foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and support for the Murrieta Police Department K9 Unit, in addition to K9 units in surrounding counties. see page A-5

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Historic haunts abound on Ghost Tour TEMECULA –Join Docent Dale Garcia on a night-time walking tour of Old Town as he details the dark side of Temecula’s history. Old Town Temecula’s past includes murders and, some say, ghosts.

When darkness falls upon Old Town, historic buildings create the perfect backdrop for Temecula’s Dark Side Ghost Tour. see page B-7

Real Estate

Town Center auction sparks scramble Tim O’Leary Staff Writer A rare auction of one of Temecula’s oldest and most visible shopping centers has ended with the bank-owned property scoring a winning bid of nearly $60 million. The iconic Temecula Town Center is set to close escrow in mid-November.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Inland Empire participants warm up before starting the 5k run/walk held at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore on Sunday, Oct. 18. See more photos on page B-1.

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Lake Elsinore moves to the future by focusing on residents, visitors alike Kim Harris Managing Editor Hundreds of people packed themselves into Pins and Pockets on Thursday, Oct. 15 to hear Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos talk about the direction the city is taking to improve its image as it looks to the future.

Manos thanked residents of the city for allowing him to make a difference in the community. His goal he said was to encourage others to come to Lake Elsinore to raise their families, build their businesses and find a way to give back to their community.

“Two years ago, as our region slowly reemerged from the great recession … our city was building on a new perspective. A perspective that put our residents first with that foundation laid this year we focus on opening doors and welcoming new and exciting opportunities.

see ELSINORE, page A-4

Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos addresses a full house during his State of the City address held on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Pins-n-Pockets.

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Third Annual Murrieta Rod Run ‘Best Ever!’

Tony Ault Writer

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Reward Spree opens doors for indie designers Kim Harris Managing Editor Local business owner and self proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” Gene Swank knows a good idea when he sees one and that’s why he launched a crowd funding campaign on Indegogo.com for Reward Spree, a Southern California based software startup, that aims to return balance in the industry. see page D-3

The shiny-polished paint job on a 1960 Ford Sunliner reflects passerby’s admiring the clean lines of the vintage car during the third annual Murrieta Rod Run on Oct. 17.

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Sixty-five exemplary classic car, hot rod and vintage car owners proudly drove off with their prize trophies sitting in their car seats at the conclusion of what sponsors say was “the best ever” Murrieta Rod Run held in Old Town Murrieta this past weekend.

Murrieta Rod Run Co-President Cindy Helmstead of the Drifters Car Club, coordinating the event, said this year’s Rod Run was “the best ever” with the 425 show car spaces sold out more than a month before the event held Oct. 17-18.

“Not only that, but all the vendors spaces were sold out weeks before the event,” Terry Carter owner of Terry’s Coffee Trader said. Carter opens his store to the Rod Run sponsors and volunteers in Old Town each year.

The car owners responded well to the Rod Run’s theme this year

see ROD RUN, page A-6

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Heading to ‘Dunks’ for a coffee regular

John Hunneman Columnist City officials, co-workers, and most people I meet are positively giddy that Dunkin’ Donuts will soon be opening on Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

The near mythical Boston-based chain, with more than 10,000 locations across 38 states and 32 countries, launched their invasion of California last year. There are now a handful of Dunkin’ Donuts scattered around the state, with plenty more to come.

The Murrieta Dunkin’ Donuts – the building is going up right now – will be the first in this area.

However, don’t be troubled Temecula, worried Wildomar or envious Elsinore, within five years you’ll have your own Dunkin’ Donuts, or two … or five.

Trust me, the new Murrieta store is like that single scout ant you see in the kitchen.

When I was kid there was one

Dunkin’ Donuts in our small New England town. Now, according to the company website, there are 48 Dunkin’s Donut’s within a fivemile radius of the old homestead.

Don’t get me wrong, I like Dunkin’ Donuts.

Our family stopped in every Sunday on the way from church to pick up a dozen doughnuts.

The first real adult responsibility granted a Hunneman boy was choosing the 12 treats to bring home. There was a lot of pressure.

One too many jelly doughnuts in the mix and you’d be the lone boy shoveling the driveway after the next blizzard.

These days Dunkin’ Donuts serves much more than doughnuts. However, one thing you will quickly learn is this place is not about the food, it’s about the coffee.

So, with that in mind, here are a few tips for local residents as we all prepare to enter the Dunkin’ Donuts universe.

First, nobody who knows better calls it Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s called simply “Dunkin’s”, or “Dunks” as in “I’m going to Dunks for a “crellah” and a coffee regular.”

Some people, I am told, also call it DD or Double D which, I suppose in the context of a place to get doughnuts, or donuts, is appropriate.

What’s coffee regular, you ask?

Yes, just like Starbucks, there will be a new language to learn once Dunks opens. You won’t need to know Italian or Greek or Klingon or whatever language is spoken at

Starbucks, but at Dunks speaking “Boston” will go far.

No one expects you to master Boston-speak, but here are two helpful phrases.

When you enter the Murrieta Dunks say either “Gawd, it’s wicked cold out this morning” – even if it’s 90 degrees – or “Gawd, the Sawks suck thus ye’aah.”

Trust me, you’ll get moved right to the front of the line.

Dunk’s website boasts there are now more than 15,000 ways to order your beverage.

Back in the day there were two.

Coffee regular was coffee with cream and sugar. A medium coffee regular had three creams and three sugars – “three and three” was the expression. A small coffee regular was “two and two”.

In just about every place in the world – outside the Northeast – regular coffee means black. You could always tell a tourist at Dunks because they ordered regular coffee and then complained it was two-thirds cream and sugar.

To get black coffee at Dunks you ordered coffee black.

I don’t know if that will hold true in Murrieta.

Company officials say they now try to tailor the names of coffee orders to regional dialects. So I’m guessing, if you drink your coffee black, like I do, the best thing to say in Murrieta will be, “Coffee black, dude.”

Very soon “Murrieta will run on Dunkin’ Donuts.”

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Temecula to host city-wide clean-up TEMECULA – The city of Temecula and CR&R will host a citywide clean-up on Saturday, Oct. 24 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Chaparral High School, located at 27215 Nicolas Road in Temecula.

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Local Contract awarded for pavement improvements along Old Town Front Street TEMECULA – The city of Temecula has announced it has awarded a construction contract in the amount of $695,000 for pavement improvements along the segment of Old Town Front Street between First Street and Temecula Parkway, south of Temecula’s Old Town.

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to prepare for the expansion of the Temecula Parkway Interchange, completing this adjacent segment of Old Town Front Street in advance of the interchange construction is a component of the city’s plan to improve traffic flow in this vicinity.

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tion is anticipated to last approximately three months barring unforeseen delays or inclement weather,” Temecula Public Works Director Tom Garcia said. “While there will be no hard road closures during daytime hours, there will be temporary lane closures and typical slowing of traffic which we plan to

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n-Pockets, the new deceleration lane for the southbound Railroad Canyon Road off ramp; and events such as Di De Los Muertos and the addition of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Sales tax for the last fiscal year increased by 8 percent, property tax by 12.5 percent and revenues are at an all time high, he told the crowd.

“This is the largest increase, post recession we have had,” he said, adding that the property tax was the largest increase the city had seen since 2012. Manos predicted the taxes would return to prerecession levels by late 2016.

“Our revenues are at an all time high, a strong indication that we have fully recovered from the great recession,” Manos said.

The city took advantage of low interest rates and refinanced over $138 million in debt saving taxpayers $26 million that will be used for property tax reductions and

neighborhood projects abandoned by housing developers that failed during the housing crisis, Manos reported.

The city overcame a budget deficit caused by labor, utility and public safety costs by easing expenditures in several areas, including forming partnerships with other entities such as the water district, Manos said.

“Investors are running to Lake Elsinore to build,” he said.

Ladies and gentlemen, today we are running at full steam, there is no stopping us now. The promise is real; the potential is becoming reality. The state of our city is strong,” Manos said to thunderous applause.

“We are getting things done.”

Manos said that “parks are an important fabric of our society” and that a “great city starts with great parks.” Lake Elsinore is the action sports capital of the world, he said.

“We are getting things done here in Lake Elsinore,” Manos said as he waxed poetic on new growth and city wide improvements such as the new skate park, the Veteran’s Memorial, the addition of Pins-

Financial standing “Nearly three years ago this council adopted key initiatives to provide clear direction to our future,” Manos said. “This year… we held a vision session and revisited and to prioritize each of our strategic visions to ensure we are headed in the right direction and to address areas of concern.”

According to Manos’ report, Lake Elsinore’s financial standing improved dramatically this year.

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Public safety Current increases in public safety costs are “unsustainable,” Manos said, noting that the city had made huge steps forward against crime but that the city could not go backwards with public safety.

“While some say nothing can be done (about costs) I believe we can overcome this challenge,” he said.

“Now is the time for cities, county, our law enforcement, fire agencies to place a focus on efficiency and hold the line on future cost increases.”

Manos said that the most recent FBI crime statistics show that Lake Elsinore is “incredibly” safe and that the city continues to get safer.

“We’ve experienced a substantial decrease in crime year over year as well as in the past decade,” he said.

The city welcomed new a fire chief this year. Chief Shawn Newman who saved the city over $300,000 this year, Manos reported.

“Our biggest news in the public safety category, after two years of cooperation, the cities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Menifee and Riverside County were able to take the first step to ensure adequate fire services throughout our region without impacting services to our residents,” Manos said. “This mutual agreement is just one way we are eager to partner with other regions to ensure the safety of our local communities.”

Economic development Unemployment is down to 6.8 percent, the average household income for those who live in Lake Elsinore is $74,000 and last year the city issued nearly 5,000 residential and commercial building permits, Manos said.

“Since July 1, we have already issued more than 1,800 (building permits),” he said. “Many of these permits were for new business that chose to call Lake Elsinore home.

Last year we processed more than 600 business licenses over 100 of these licenses were for new commercial retail or industrial businesses to hang their shingle in our city. This far exceeds our annual numbers over the last four years.”

Manos said that 35 new businesses had opened their doors in Lake Elsinore and that more were in the process of doing the same.

New businesses coming to the area include a Golden Corral restaurant and an ALDI grocery store.

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Wrapping it all up Manos said as the city continues to make strides towards becoming the place to raise a family or to visit for its vast recreation activities it was important to focus on the city’s image, including stepping away from common misconceptions.

“As we become more engaged with the community we have had the opportunity to address old misconceptions about our city.

Why choose Lake Elsinore? Isn’t the lake terrible? What about all of the crime? It’s time for these misconceptions to end,” Manos said. “When I was elected to city council I was asked if I could wave my magic wand and change one thing about the city, what would I change? I said immediately that it would be our reputation. It was no longer deserved.”

The city has a new vision, new priorities, new staff, new roads, new parks, new branding, low crime, amazing schools and the most “friendly, down to earth people that you will find anywhere,” Manos said.

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“Everywhere you look there are signs of progress in Lake Elsinore.

We are currently collaborating with out Downtown Merchants Association and Studio 395 to bring businesses, visitors and events to our beautiful, one of a kind historic downtown area,” he said. “Tourism is the future of Lake Elsinore.”

There were 65 special events held in the city last year, many of which were held at the Lake Elsinore Motocross track and at Diamond Stadium.

“It is estimated that these two venues alone attracted more than 64,000 people to our city,” he said.

Manos said the lake – the largest freshwater lake in Southern California – is the city’s most valuable asset and would play a vital role in tourism to the city.

“More than 11,000 boaters visited the lake in the last 10 months,” he said. “We want to attract more visitors; we want to attract more residents who enjoy this extreme playground right here in Southwest Riverside County.”

Manos said that the city is working to expand recreation facilities, including the lake campground La Laguna Resort which the city plans to turn into a “Class ‘A’ RV resort destination.”

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4th Annual Paws 4 Law raises funds, awareness of Murrieta Police Department’s K9 division

Officer Kyle Mikowski and K9 Pak show off their moves during the 4th Annual Paws for Law demonstration on Oct. 10. Michael Loeschnig photos

Murrieta police K9 unit is comprised of (from left) Cpl. Jay Elliot and K9 Kazan, Officer Ryan Hollenweger and K9 Rocky, Sgt. Scott Montez, Cpl. Sean Lawlor and K9 Frankie, Officer Kyle Mikowski and K9 Pak.

Michael Loeschnig Writer The Paws 4 Law Foundation held its fourth annual fundraising event at Town Square Park in Murrieta on Saturday, Oct. 10. The foundation, formed in 2012 by a group of local residents and business owners, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and support for the Murrieta Police Department K9 Unit, in addition to K9 units in surrounding counties.

The Murrieta Police K9 Unit currently has five dogs, Kazan, a 5-year-old German shepherd, handled by Cpl. Jay Elliot; Maddy, a 6-year-old bloodhound, handled

by Officer Travis Shows; Frankie, a 6-year-old Dutch shepherd, handled by Cpl. Sean Lawlor; Rocky, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, handled by Officer Ryan Hollenweger; and the department’s newest addition, Pak, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, handled by Officer Kyle Mikowski.

The department just recently

retired Blitz, a 9-year-old female Dutch shepherd, handled by Officer Sean Waterman. Blitz was born in Holland and was recruited by the U.S. Navy as a SEAL team member, trained in detecting explosives. After her military assignment, she was brought to Riverside, in July 2008 where she met Officer Waterman, her new partner.

During her six and a half years of service with the Murrieta Police Department, Blitz detected and recovered more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine, 300 pounds of marijuana, 40 pounds of heroin, and 25 pounds of cocaine. She also made over 80 arrests, some of which included dangerous criminals. Blitz officially retired from the Murrieta Police Department on June 15, 2015.

Saturday’s event drew hundreds of residents and law enforcement families from across the valley. K9 demos got underway around 5:30 p.m., followed by a SWAT standoff with a flashbang that echoed throughout Historic Downtown

Murrieta. Murrieta Police Officers Aaron Harwick and Derek Huss, who served as agitators for the K9 unit, role-played as suspects for the dogs. A simulated traffic stop involving a suspect hiding in the back of a pickup truck came to an end when Murrieta’s SWAT team launched a flash grenade and deployed the use of a canine that precisely located the suspect and drug him out of the truck.

Sandie Foreman, who serves

as the foundation’s President and Chairman of the Board, is a local Murrieta resident who has been with the organization for two years.

Foreman, whose husband is a retired law enforcement officer, was first introduced to Paws 4 Law by a friend and soon after found that it was her calling. “I come from a background of non-profits,” Foreman said. “My husband and I were introduced by a friend to one of the board members and once we came across Paws 4 Law, we knew it was a natural fit for us.”

This year, the foundation was able to raise funds to pay for teeth cleaning for three of Murrieta PD’s five canines, while the other two are in line for their turn. According to Foreman, teeth cleaning for the dogs are expensive procedures, since it requires the dogs to be sedated.

The foundation also purchased three e-collars, which were needed for

off-leash training.

“Everybody loves canines,” Foreman said. “It’s a strange thing because the relationship between a citizen and officer, versus a citizen and canine are two different worlds.

It’s a different bond and the canine handlers become real people to the community,” she said.

Next year’s event is already underway and according to Foreman, the foundation is working on some exciting things ahead. Murrieta PD’s K9 Unit is in line for receiving bulletproof vests for each dog and the foundation is currently in talks with the city of Murrieta in constructing a training center dedicated to the Murrieta PD K9 Unit and surrounding law enforcement agencies.

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Local ROD RUN from page A-1 “Every Car & Every Guy has a Story.” Helmstead, and other members of the car club during the Friday Cruise Night, stood on Washington Avenue flagging down the bright and shiny cars cruising down the road and asking them about their cars and trucks. The interview gave the owners a chance to tell everyone how much work, effort and pride went into restoring their cars. Not only were the car owners able to talk about their cars but could open the vehicle’s exhaust headers to loudly reveal the power of their engines to the hundreds of spectators.

Delighted with the turnout was Tammy Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Oak Grove Center, a vocational training school for special needs students that benefitted from the proceeds of this year’s Rod Run. The center with schools in Murrieta and Perris provides vocational training for almost 200 special needs students. Oak Grove Center also provides help to special needs students throughout the nation. Wilson joined in with members of the Drifters Car Club to present the awards Saturday afternoon.

Over $65,000 was raised for Oak Grove’s at-risk and special needs youth, said Wilson. She thanked the sponsors for supporting the center. The sponsors included BMW of Murrieta, VW of Murrieta, Lucas Oil, Anthony’s Lounge & Ristorante, The Mill and the city of Murrieta.

“I am beyond thrilled at the success of the Rod Run and what this means for the students we serve,” Wilson said. “Our goal was to support the vocational, culinary and gardening programs we are expanding at Oak Grove as well as some support for the expansion of our parking lot which allows greater safety for our youth. Job training is so important for our youth, and this focused effort will not only help our high school students but also students in our autism program with job skills and training.

“Our goals and expectations were exceeded because of the hard work of the committee and the generosity and compassion of our sponsors and supporters. It was a

Guests attending the Murrieta Rod Run admire vintage cars that lined the street of Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Murrieta on Oct. 17.

Vintage American cars were on display in front of many of Historic Downtown Murrieta’s old buildings along Washington Avenue.

Vintage cars on display along Washington Ave. during the “show and shine” event at the Murrieta Rod Run on Oct. 17. Shane Gibson photos

special privilege to work alongside so many wonderful people from The Drifters Car Club, but we are especially grateful for the tremendous efforts of Dave and Cecilia Lella, Cindy Helmstead, Craig Shelley, and Jean Vesey. The event was dedicated to the life and legacy of Pat Vesey who was the Founder of the Temecula Rod Run as well as the Murrieta Rod Run. Pat’s dream was to help youth who face challenges but learn to overcome, and he would have been so proud of the success of this year’s event. Our youth were so excited to participate and meet so many wonderful role models in the community. We are deeply moved and very grateful,” Wilson said.

Almost all of 162 Drifters Car Club members brought their show vehicles to the run, a record in it-

to Murrieta for the show. Looking at the completely chromed engine he said, “It looks the same way underneath. I was worried it might rain.”

It didn’t. The 80-degree weather was perfect for the two day event.

This year the show attracted some of the best hot rods and custom cars, some valued at over a $1 million, from as far away as Texas and Oregon, organizers said.

Randy Zeal of Menifee proudly showed off a rarely seen 1952 Henry J. He said he bought it from another owner who had it set up as a drag racer. The shiny orange car has a big block 383 Chevrolet Stroker engine built in with the front end set up high just for racing.

Most of the cars at the event boasted high horsepower, soupedup engines with headers (exhaust pipes). At the Friday Cruise night they were allowed to open up their headers and gun the high powered engines on Washington Avenue much to the delight of the crowds that had gathered.

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A special award given away was the National Street Rod Association Award for construction and design sponsored the Chassis Engineering Inc. The winner was Richard Wyatt of Fontana who brought his 1952 Chevrolet Styleline coupe to the event. The judges were impressed with Wyatt’s bright red car and the safety features he had built into it.

Rob Weber from Canyon Lake, a member of the Canyon Lake Corvette Club, unable to bring one of his corvettes to the event, brought a his tricked out gray and green striped rare 1941 Willies coupe to the event. Saturday he anxiously awaited the award presentation hoping he and his car would drive away with one of the awards.

“The Murrieta Rod Run gets better every year,” said Weber. “But, it gets harder to win there are more cars to compete with.” He said he trailered the car from his home to the Pechanga RV Park and drove it

end of town with donations going to help Priscilla Powell a rod run disc jockey form Sounds Divine DJs suffering from a cancer relapse.

Powell seeks a special medical treatment only offered outside of the United States. Many of the car owners took advantage of the photo shoot.

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Government leaders cite key challenges that grip region at Legislative Summit Tim O’Leary Staff Writer A cross-section of government leaders delivered one grim assessment after another – on future traffic congestion, rising crime rates and pending budget deficits – at a regional forum last week.

The daunting challenges detailed by the speakers – which included a state senator, a Riverside County supervisor, district attorney and transportation chief – even left the event’s emcee a bit flabbergasted.

Gene Wunderlich – a business, community and government leader who guided the breakfast event – praised the speakers for their candid remarks. He also wondered aloud whether the speakers were collectively “enlightening us or depressing us.”

The forum began amid a postcard setting as a trio of hot air balloons – two decorated with geometric patterns and one with a pirate’s skull and bones – drifted over South Coast Winery, where about 250 participants had paid $50 each to attend. The Oct. 15 Legislative Summit was sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The forum featured a pair of keynote speakers: Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries and state Sen. Mike Morrell, (R-Rancho Cucamonga.) Three other officials also spoke, Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin, Diane Harkey, a member of the state Board of Equalization, and Anne Mayer, executive director of the Riverside County Transportation Commission.

All five officials participated in a panel discussion in which they together fielded about a dozen questions from the audience.

Morrell cited the difficulties he has encountered in resisting new taxes and limiting state regulations and government red tape. He lamented the difficulty of governing as a political minority in a state where much of the clout is concentrated in the large coastal cities.

“You can’t hit home runs up there (in Sacramento) as a Republican,” he said. “You try to get on base and then score from there.”

Morrell made his mark in the business world and community service

arena before he set his sights on the state Legislature. He was a small business owner for more than 25 years in the title, lending and real estate industries.

He won his state Assembly seat in 2010, where he served as a member of five standing committees. He had served about three years in the Assembly when Bill Emmerson resigned his state Senate seat in December 2013.

Emmerson stepped down at about the halfway point of his second term, a move that prompted Morrell to take aim at the Senate. Morrell finished at the top of a five-candidate field to win his seat in a special election.

Morrell’s 23rd District edges into Los Angeles County, where it serves the Wrightwood and Mount Baldy areas. It takes in a vast and diverse chunk of San Bernardino County that includes Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Loma Linda, Highland, Yucaipa, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake.

The district also blankets a large swath of central and southwest Riverside County. Those communities include Calimesa, Cabazon, Banning, Beaumont, San Jacinto, Hemet, Lakeview, Nuevo, Romoland and Menifee. Menifee is in the southern corner of the district.

During his remarks, Morrell called upon the community and business leaders to throw their support behind “the free market people” who can best represent inland communities.

“We can win. We can stop bad legislation,” he said. “It does work.”

Jeffries focused on the daunting challenges that confront one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in the nation.

Jeffries began his political climb in 1990 as an Elsinore Valley water district director. He burnished his resume in other local and regional roles, and in November 2006 he was elected to the Assembly.

Jeffries now describes himself as a “recovering legislator,” having left state government in frustration over what he calls its “paralyzing partisanship.” He was elected to his countywide post in November 2012, and his sprawling 1st district stretches from De Luz to Riverside and also takes in the cities of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar and Canyon Lake.

Jeffries grumbled about the county permit and processing delays that have slowed development projects and thwarted efforts by some businesses to grow and hire more workers.

He lamented the “parking lot” known as Interstate 15, traffic congestion that underscores the vast number of county residents who commute to distant jobs.

He predicted that some of the county’s “toughest times” are ahead.

That’s because of the county’s backlog of road, bridge and jail construction and because it’s operating costs are climbing faster than its revenues.

“Going forward, the county is going to have to foot the bill for some very expensive infrastructure,” Jeffries warned. “It is not a time that I look forward to being on the Board of Supervisors.”

He cited the soaring costs of law enforcement services as critical concern. He noted that concern is shared by the 17 cities that contract with the county for police services.

“While the cities are feeling the pain in public safety, the county is feeling the same thing,” Jeffries said. He said the county’s fiscal risk is event higher because it must also pay for the courts and probation, prosecution, public defender and incarceration costs.

The contract cities are monitoring steps by the county to analyze its public safety expenses and billing procedures. At the same time, Temecula and some other cities may study whether to join forces and launch a shared police department.

They are all keeping one alternative – tax increases or new fees – as a last resort. Much of the past and future contract cost increases have been attributed to labor and pension agreements with public safety agencies. Furthermore, the contract cities must share in the cost to upgrade the county communications system and other police hardware.

Jeffries challenged the contract cities to find a cheaper way to provide essential police services. He urged them to “Do it” if they can cut costs.

Hestrin, who was sworn in as district attorney in January, lamented the legislative double whammy that has impacted the criminal justice system. He said his agency and others

are struggling because crowded jails have resulted in the early release of tens of thousands of inmates. At the same time, criminal penalties have been eased for many offenses, he said.

Hestrin said crime rates are rising and public safety agencies are grappling with some of the “most difficult times” they have faced in decades.

“We have some incredible challenges,” he said. He accused the county of “mismanagement” due to its slow pace in building new jails.

He said San Bernardino County has fewer residents than its neighbor to the south, but far more jail beds.

“We have a huge problem,” Hestrin said.

The news from Mayer, an engineer who worked as a Caltrans district director before she was hired by RCTC, wasn’t much better.

She said state and federal funding for local and regional highway projects has all but evaporated. And many of the existing funding sources favor mass transit and bicycle lanes, projects that typically aid big cities with dense population clusters.

She said cities like Temecula must continue to chip away at congestion with the freeway and ramp projects that are now in the pipeline. But she warned that there are no quick fixes for the gridlock conditions that are caused by workers commuting to San Diego, Rancho Bernardo and Orange County.

“It’s a very unfortunate situation,” Mayer said. It’s going to be a very tough road ahead.”

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Thousands Race for the Cure in Lake Elsinore

[Left] Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure participants have fun before beginning the 5k run/walk during the annual fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 18.

[Right] Kimberle Austin serves as the pace biker leading groups of participants through the trail designated for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure participants.

A group of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure participants take a picture of themselves in front of a breast cancer awareness themed City of Riverside Police car.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure participants take off at the start of the 10k run held at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium last Sunday.

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Thousands of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure participants line up at the start near the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium. The city of Lake Elsinore hosted the annual breast cancer fundraising event for the first time on Sunday, Oct, 18.

Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos begins his run at the start of the 5k run/walk during the Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure.

A group of participants wearing pink tutus walk along the “warning track” inside the Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Participants walk along the “warning track” inside the Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 1.5 mile family fun run/walk.

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Blotter / Pets Child Stalker sought in Temecula

Riverside County Sheriff seeks suspect in misdemeanor child annoyance case in the La Serena and Willow Run area of Temecula Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – On Oct. 16, Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators circulated a photo of a red four-door pickup truck belonging to a child-stalking suspect in an effort to find witnesses to an alleged Aug. 24 encounter in Temecula.

The suspect was only identified only as a 38-year-old Latino man who lives in Temecula. He is not in custody, said Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Jon Wade. Wade said detectives are trying to bolster their case and determine if the same man is involved in other incidents.

The sergeant alleged that the

suspect followed the 15-year-old victim home from school, pulling alongside her in the area of La Serena Way and Willow Run Road, repeatedly offering her a ride. The girl ignored him, and he eventually drove away, according to Wade.

He said investigators are seeking a misdemeanor charge of child annoyance against him and have forwarded their findings to the District Attorney’s Office.

It’s uncertain whether the same suspect pursued other children.

Anyone with information about the August incident or others was en-

couraged to call the sheriff’s Temecula station at (951) 696-3000.

Wade said the encounter highlights the importance of children and parents taking safety precautions, particularly during the before and after school periods. Parents wanting information on keeping their children safe should visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website: www. missingkids.com and go to the bottom right of the home page to find “Resources for Parents.”

Man and woman steal car, assault victim with knife LAKE ELSINORE – A driver was assaulted at knifepoint before his vehicle was stolen by a man and a woman, leading to a police pursuit and their eventual arrest, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Sheriff’s deputies responded at 10:57 a.m. Thursday to the park-

ing lot of a business in the 31000 block of Grape Street in Lake Elsinore, Sgt. Todd Grimm said.

A man at the scene told police that a man and a woman stole his blue Ford Taurus. The woman had approached the victim, asking for a ride, but upon entering the Taurus, she withdrew a knife, Grimm said. The Taurus driver was

Fire in Temecula mobile home on Sunday displaces one TEMECULA – A fire that burned through a Temecula mobile home early Oct. 18 displaced one man and caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, according to fire officials.

Firefighters arrived at 12:25 a.m. to a mobile home in the 33400 block of Madera De Playa in Temecula, said Jennifer Fuhrman of the Riverside County Fire Department.

Twenty-nine county firefighters were able to contain the flames to the mobile home. One man was displaced from the home, but was not injured.

The fire was contained at 1:02 a.m., Fuhrman said.

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cut in the hand during a struggle with the woman, but he was able to exit the vehicle.

The woman and another man drove from the scene and were spotted by authorities at around 11:01 a.m., traveling at high speed. The Taurus exited the 15 Freeway at the Central Avenue offramp and continued onto Col-

lier Avenue, where it struck a Ford Focus at the intersection of Collier Avenue and Riverside Drive. The Focus driver sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene, Grimm said.

The two suspects fled the car on foot, but were detained by police shortly after exiting the Taurus.

Jazmin Lopez of Lake Elsinore

and Todd Kihm of San Juan Capistrano were arrested on suspicion of carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon, Grimm said.

Lopez and Kihm were booked at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. Lopez is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail and Kihm is being held in lieu of $60,000 bail.

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RCWD seeks public comment on Vail Lake properties Allison Renck Writer The Rancho California Water District kicked off a series of public workshops on the future of Vail Lake and its surrounding properties Wednesday, Oct.7 at its district offices in Temecula. The public was invited to give comments about identifying land use options.

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Lorraine Harrington, equestrian trails advocate, makes comments about how important equestrian trails are for the Vail Lake Property at Allison Renck photo the RCWD workshop.

The water district, who in recent years purchased Vail Lake and the resort properties surrounding it, are asking the public for their input on what they would like to see on the popular resort properties and the lake in the future.

The questions being asked and answered at the workshops include, what does the future hold for Vail Lake and its surrounding property, and what will it be like in 10, 20 or 50 years? The RCWD Board earlier agreed the Vail Lake properties should remain open for public recreation and sports, and now are seeking the public’s ideas on how they could be improved. The staff, after the workshops will develop a Property Guidance Document for the board.

The first workshop began with a power point presentation explaining the guidance document planning process and it highlighted RCWD vision statement. “The vision for the use of the Vail property is to protect and enhance RCWD water resources, to preserve the biological resources through habitat conservation and restoration and to provide a variety of appropriate land and water based recreational opportunities in a fiscally prudent manner.”

After the power point presentation the public was asked to visit different stations and ask questions of water district staff and to make comments regarding their hopes for the use of the Vail Lake Resort and Sundance properties. The stations included water supply and water quality, habitat, trails, Vail Lake recreation, Vail Lake property recreation and Sundance property recreation. Approximately 24 people attended the workshop including RCWD customers and those from the surrounding communities of Murrieta, Anza and Aguanga who use the property for recreational purposes.

Lorraine Harrington, a member of the equestrian club, Rancho California Horsemen Association, said she would like to see trails that are assessable to the Temecula Wine Country, which has a large equestrian community. She suggested the trails should not be so extreme in nature that it’s so difficult in elevation gain that only highly trained horses and well-conditioned hikers can experience them. There are access areas and trails located close to Wine Country that allow all people and horses regardless of their condition can use with great enjoyment. She told the staff that

hopefully these trails will be incorporated into the RCWD Property Guidance Document.

Rick Wessels, owner of The Bike Shop in Temecula, said his comments would reflect his hope that there would be continued availability of trails open to the public for mountain biking, hiking and running.

“I use the existing trails often and to lose them would be a big loss for the local community,” he said.

RCWD Chief Engineer Andy Webster reported these meetings are “all about public input. There are a lot of competing interests in this process and what will be allowed in the future” RCWD Board Member Roger Ziemer agreed the public should have access to the property, but, the district needs to employ fiscally sound property management. This includes making the recreational programs pay for themselves. Yet, Ziemer reported he’d like to see reduced fees for the local community.

Aguanga residents, Susan Blankfield, her daughter Allie Blankfield and Gail McCreight were turning in comment cards for all the stations. McCreight said what happens at the Vail Lake Property is very important to the Aguanga Community. Traffic alone is a big consideration on Highway 79 and RCWD customers don’t experience what residents of Anza, Aguanga and Sage experience when they pass the Vail Lake Property every day to go to work and shop.

Residents that travel from Anza and Aguanga on Highway 371 toward Temecula or Warner Springs have an unobstructed view of the Vail Lake Property and currently say it’s an amazing view to behold, with the white concrete dam holding back the blue waters of the lake.

The RCWD Vail Property guidance document, when complete, will be the RCWD’s blueprint to what may change that view.

The next steps in the Guidance Document process include another RCWD Board Workshop in November, Finalization of the Vail Property Guidance Document with a public workshop in January 2016 and RCWD Board approval of the document in January 2016.

For more information go to RCWD’s website www.ranchowater. com or contact Meggan Valencia Public Information Officer at (951) 296-6922.

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Wacky So Cal weather sparks my interest Kim Harris Managing Editor I am of the opinion that the weather sure is crazy around here. From last New Year’s Eve’s snowfall all throughout the spring and summer, I have been watching the weather here. I’ve seen things like unusually high temperatures earlier than usual in the spring and later than normal this fall.

We’ve had record setting rainfall amounts over the summer and then on Saturday I saw a posted video of a tornado near Menifee on social media. The video came from Alexis Morales-Nicholson of Murrieta who shot the really cool footage from her car near Domenigoni Parkway and can be viewed on our website, www. myvalleynews.com.

I’ve now lived in California for a total of ten years between all of the back and forth from coast to

coast that a military family faces and have to say reports of tornados are fairly uncommon here. Or at least are less frequent in our area than they are in the Midwest where I grew up. So I did some digging to see what I could find on the tornadic activity in the area.

The website www.ustornadoes. com has a nifty little map that shows activity in all states with the Midwest leading the charge of tornado frequency. My home state of Minnesota gets the majority of theirs in the summer, farther south, states such as Texas and Oklahoma get their turn at these weather events pretty much any time of the year. It’s a pretty cool map and I would suggest that weather aficionados take a look at it.

According to the aforementioned website, California and the west coast as a whole have irregular tornado climatology.

In California we generally see

tornadoes in the winter and the spring, though with monsoonal moisture we sometimes see them in the summer.

According to NOAA, the average number of tornadoes in California is 11 annually. That’s pretty small potatoes when you compare those numbers to states such as Texas, which averages 155, Kansas which averages 96 and Florida which averages 66. NOAA says that some parts of the world are much more prone to tornadoes than others.

“Globally, the middle latitudes, between about 30 degrees and 50 degrees North or South, provide the most favorable environment for tornadogenesis. This is the region where cold, polar air meets against warmer, subtropical air, often generating convective precipitation along the collision boundaries. In addition, air in the midlatitudes often flows at

different speeds and directions at different levels of the troposphere, facilitating the development of rotation within a storm cell,” www. ncdc.noaa.gove reported.

In layman’s terms, this means that the center of the U.S. where most tornadoes are spawned has the best possibility to produce tornadoes. By the way, another interesting fact I found is that the U.S. leads the world in tornadic activity reports.

So, about that tornado that was reported on Saturday? Well the National Weather Service is calling it a landspout. While it is a type of tornado, a landspout (also called a dust tube tornado) essentially forms on the ground and works its way up, unlike what we all know to be a typical tornado which forms within a rotating thunderstorm – known as a supercell – from cloud to ground.

I am by no means an expert in

Free your Congressman from the house monarchy Jane Chastain Special to Valley News Last week, our republic dodged a bullet when, at the 11th hour, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he was removing himself from consideration for Speaker of the House. His surprise announcement came after John Boehner had assembled all GOP House members to elect his replacement.

Speaker Boehner, who is supposed to retire at the end of the month, had rushed this election to ensure that McCarthy, his chief lieutenant, would succeed him. However, when McCarthy bailed, Boehner asked for unanimous consent to postpone the vote. Before anyone could object, he dismissed the caucus, leaving the two remaining candidates in the race, Reps. Jason Chaffetz of Utah and Daniel Webster of Florida, twisting in the wind.

What are Chaffetz and Webster?

Chopped liver? Chaffetz, a former communications executive, is young and ambitious. He won a four-way race to become the chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee, becoming only the fifth member of Congress in 89 years to become a full chairman after just

Keeping kids off drugs Marie Waldron Special to Valley News The costs associated with drug abuse are incalculable. Broken families, homelessness, rising dropout rates, increasing crime, the costs of law enforcement and incarceration, all factor into the massive drain drug abuse is inflicting on our nation.

Drug abuse is a serious threat to our children. Unfortunately, according to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the use of illegal drugs is increasing. In 2013, 9.4 percent of Americans 12 or older had used an illicit drug in the last month.

This was an increase over 2002, when the figure was 8.3 percent. The rampant use of prescription drugs like oxycontin among our young people is sadly on the rise as well.

We must do everything we can to keep our kids off drugs by teaching them to “Just Say No to Drugs”.

That’s why I’m so happy to participate in Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31 in participating schools throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. Sponsored by the National Family Partnership, the Red Ribbon Campaign began in response to the murder of Enrique Camarena, a DEA agent murdered in Mexico in 1985.

Since 1988, the campaign has served as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate millions of children about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage their participation in drug prevention activities.

This month, all over the State, at elementary and middle-school assemblies and in hundreds of school classrooms, tens of thousands of students will receive Assembly certificates of recognition for pledging to live drug-free lives. This strong anti-drug message will help serve as an antidote to the mixed messages about drugs that seem to permeate today’s culture. Helping to save one student from addiction will make the effort worthwhile. Just maybe, we can save thousands.

three terms. Webster is serving only his third term in Washington, but he is a political legend in the swing state of Florida. He rose through the ranks in the state legislature to become the first Republican Speaker of the House in 122 years. As speaker he was respected on both sides of the aisle for his fair and even hand.

Both of these men are capable of leading the House of Representatives. They just were not a part of Boehner’s hand-picked, do-nothing leadership team, and they didn’t have his permission to jump to the head of the line.

The abrupt adjournment after McCarthy’s announcement signaled the end of what should have been a brief democratic process.

That is why Boehner is trying to recruit Paul Ryan. As chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Ryan is another of Boehner’s trust lieutenants.

Let’s be clear. Although we elect our representatives to Congress, once they get to Washington, they find themselves in a monarchy where the leader of each party functions like a king. Your member is not free to vote the way the people back home expects him or her to vote. Each must vote the way the leadership tells him to vote.

If a member is from a district that expects a congressman to vote for a bill against the wishes of the leadership, he or she is given a pass if his or her vote isn’t needed. That allows members to save face. It’s a grand charade! However, if another vote is needed, one or two members are selected to “walk the plank” and if they don’t, their next office will be in the broom closet.

That is why the House Freedom Caucus endorsed Webster – the same Freedom Caucus that is now given credit for ousting Speaker Boehner.

Webster promised to free them from the monarchy they have operated under for longer than I can remember. He promised that, if elected, he would run a member-driven, principle-based caucus. Imagine that!

He also promised to end the practice of crisis politics, where bills are brought up a few days before they must be passed. At that point, leadership goes behind closed doors to work out the details without member input and then presents them with a must-pass scenario. Does any of that sound familiar?

Now leadership is telling us that we must have Paul Ryan, but not so fast. Is Ryan the conservative you think he is? He was the brains behind every closed-door spending

bill Boehner hatched with Obama.

He voted for the prescription drug entitlement, No Child Left Behind, caps on CEO pay and the bloated, depression-era agriculture bill. He was among a small minority of Republicans who voted for every bailout that has come his way and ENDA, the bill that would have written sexual orientation into our civil rights law. Even more problematic, he is a major supporter of giving amnesty to those who have come here illegally.

Big media, including your favorite cable news channels, are telling us that the Republican caucus is in disarray due to 40 hard-line conservatives.

Not so! In reality, there are 40 principled conservatives on the right who have vowed to fight for what they believe, and there are about the same number of liberal Republicans on the left (the media call them moderate) who want a Boehner clone.

The vast majority are simply trying to go along to get along in order to protect their precious seats.

These people need your encouragement to break free from the House monarchy.

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Dear Editor, NBA great, Lamar Odom, fights for his life. The Odom family and the Kardashians surround his bedside.

He was unconscious, with pink fluid running from his mouth and nose, when found during a multi-day sex and cocaine binge at a Nevada brothel. He spent $75,000 during his short spree of dangerous self- indulgence.

Magic Johnson tweeted to the public what a great guy Lamar is and how he was so nice to rookies.

Mr. Odom has a good side.

So many young athletes wanted to be just like Lamar Odom. He had two NBA championships and played in the league for over a decade. Many young jocks imagine his fulfilled life – all the wealth and fame a man could hope for! What, if anything, did he lack?

Lamar lacked a moral compass and a spiritual path. His actions prove this. He was guided by “his” rules.

His path and his rules led to a hollowness of spirit that he attempted to fill with illicit pleasures. Predictably, his dangerous actions led to the dramatic and all-too-public destruction

of “self”.

What a great, albeit tragic anecdote, especially for young athletes and all who place a premium on wealth and fame to the exclusion of everything else. Achieving earthly goals while neglecting your spiritual side risks emptiness and death.

I do not judge Lamar Odom. I pray for his recovery. Thanks, Lamar, by

serving as an example to illustrate a point. Wealth and fame alone get you nowhere.

As a priest said in mass a few months ago, “If fame and money buy happiness, then Hollywood would be the happiest place on earth. But that isn’t so.”

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With a 95 percent chance of a significant El Nino event, I would imagine the weather is about to get even more interesting around here and I for one, can’t wait to see what kind of crazy things we see as this system continues to develop.

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The Barn Stage Company puts Temecula on performing arts map Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer The 2015 summer series of the premier live theater organization, The Barn Stage Company, ended with resounding applause and crowds looking forward for shows to come in 2016. Ending with the emotional redux of “Spring Awak-

ening,” Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan Sheik, directed by J. Scott Lapp, The Barn Stage Company has made their mark into uncharted theater territory in southwest Riverside County.

“We’ve signed a five year lease with the Truax Building, and are getting ready for our build out now,” said Director J. Scott Lapp. “The

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theater in the round setting puts the crowd into the show, allowing everyone to experience the action and not just disappear into their seats.”

“Spring Awakening” did its job from the opening stanza. Live music, led by Mike Kestler, impeccably performed arrangements by the “Spring Awakening” band (Mike Kestler, Ian Lewis, Carlos Rivera, Alana Joos, Debra Marshall, Mark Vargas, and Alireza Toui), and acoustics worthy of the voices that graced the stage.

Transforming the workshopstyle black theater into a German countryside of the late 1890s was more than believable thanks to the scenic design of Matthew Herman.

The rustic stage was well handled by the cast. No stranger to Barn Stage Company, Herman also created the set design for Urinetown and the Last 5 Years earlier this season.

Lighting by Curtis Mueller was also an integral part of the storytelling of this stellar performance.

Lapp, who recently saw “Bonnie and Clyde” to Broadway, turned his full attention to “Spring Awakening” and remounted the raw and emotional performance at the new

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Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Spring Awakening” is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind‘s 1891 expressionist play about the trials and tribulations, and the exhilaration of the teen years, according to Lapp. “‘Spring Awakening’ explores the confusion and desperation that ensue when the onrushing tide of hormones meets the ignorance of children and celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that you will never forget,” Lapp said of the production.

Indeed, “Spring Awakening” flourished under the choreography of Evan D’Angeles, (choreographer, associate director and casting director), drawing the audience in and strapping them down for this emotional roller coaster of Spring Awakenings.

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California and beyond, the cast told the Sheik and Sater story with grit, determination, and palpable joy of the talented cast.

Emily Chelsea (Wendla) set the high bar with her opening sequence, “Mama Who Bore Me,” her voice soaring with soul and spirit on this no-punch-pulled performance of a journey into adulthood.

Nick Eiter (Melchior) led the young men with candor and stubborn, believable commitment, as did a stunning performance by the tormented Austyn Myers (Moritz) on his personal descent into destruction.

Other memorable moments included the comedic “My Junk” led

by Zack Zumbek (Hanschen) and the startling, emotional descent of Kaylee Bryant (Martha) and Lindsay Joan (Ilse) in their duet “The Dark I Know Well.”

With the cast of young women and men who tackled difficult issues of growing up, abuse, suicide, heartbreak and first love, as well as the adult’s blind eye, lack of understanding, and ultimate acceptance—all adult parts played deftly by Katharine Larsen (The Adult Woman) and Joseph Arreola (The Adult Man), each cast member contributing the heart and soul of this performance.

If live theater and performing arts are up your alley, Southern California, take note of The Barn Stage Company’s upcoming 2016 performances in Temecula. March will see collaboration at the Old Town Community Theater with the Temecula Valley Symphony, for a concert of The Rogers and Hammerstein classic, “Carousel.”

Tickets are available now for the upcoming production.

For more information and updates on The Barn Stage C o m p a n y, f o l l o w t h e m o n Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ TheBarnStageCompany or online at www.TheBarnStageCompany.com.

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Temecula hosts annual Halloween family carnival TEMECULA – When the full moon rises and trick or treaters are seen, it must be time for Halloween! Bring the family and join the festivities at the city of Temecula’s annual Halloween Family Carnival.

Take a ride on the Abandoned Railway Train, or test your strength at the Hulk Smash. There will be Carnival booths, inflatables, a costume contest and much, much more. The cost is just $5 for a wristband for unlimited games and activities. Vendor purchases are not included.

The fun begins on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula.

For more information, visit http://temeculaevents.org/halloweencarnival/ or contact Dawn Adamiak in the City of Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480.

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Crowds gather for Temecula’s 2015 Greek Festival

High School students perform traditional dances for the audience at the Temecula Greek Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17.

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he 2015 Temecula Greek Festival – put on annually by the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Murrieta – drew almost 10,000 visitors over the weekend for traditional Greek music, food, and festivities.

“This is a huge party where we come together every year, thanking God for all of his gifts,” Rev. Father Andrew Lesko of St. Nicholas said.

“We sing, we dance, try something new, We say ‘Opa!’ and that translates to a celebration.”

Visitors were able to purchase passes to the festival and tickets to the children’s zone, as well as food and drink inside.

Pres. Karen Lesko explained the Greek Festival circuit that ends with the Temecula event.

“This is the last Greek Festival of the season,” she said. “Our festival invites people to come travel from all over southern California to Temecula, eat, shop, stay, and come back for the second day, or go wine tasting.

There’s so much to see and do here.”

White and azure blue Greek flags whipped in the fall breeze, against the October sky peppered with clouds. A tent village was set up for the 25 vendors and their wares, many selling hand carved religious artifacts from Jerusalem and the Holy Land, others offering tastes and samples of products sold

by church members and more. The popular belly dancing scarves and head dresses attracted children and parents, alike.

Greek music floated across the Town Square Park – played by Tatoolis and the Olympians throughout the festival. A large dance floor was reminiscent of a large reception under the lit tent. Tables filled with guests to enjoy the entertainment and get prime seats to view dancers from across Temecula and Murrieta.

Scents of roasting meats for Gyros and chicken skewers, to the frying Loukoumades donut holes, the Greek Festival circles around the food.

“Greeks love chicken and lamb,” Father Lesko said. “We could live on those alone.”

According to the Leskos, all food was prepared by the Philoptochos, a society of Greek Ladies at St. Nicholas’ church.

“These women have worked for days preparing family recipes in the large kitchens of St. Nicholas,” Karen said. Smaller tents for the Gyro sandwiches were set up to filter the crowd for this popular meal.

Gyro, lamb or beef, is a type of sandwich served in soft pita bread along with tomatoes, onions, and homemade tzatziki sauce. Also available at the side-tents were the famous Feta Fries.

“Greeks didn’t even know cheese came in any other color than white until World War II, when the U.S. dropped cheddar cheese in rations,”

Visitors line up for food, enjoying traditional Greek food prepared by the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church members. Family recipes and true flavors make this a must attend for lovers of Greek food.

A young Temecula resident tries on her new festive headdress and sash, enjoying the day at the 2015 Temecula Greek Festival.

Traditional beverages, such as the locally made Blouzo – a take on the licorice tasting Greek Ouzo, along with Greek White Wine, and more.

“This is a huge party where we come together every year, thanking God for all of his gifts. We sing, we dance, try something new, we say ‘Opa!’ and that translates to a celebration.”

– Rev. Father Andrew Lesko of St. Nicholas

Father Lesko said with a laugh.

Festival goers who wanted a true taste of Greece headed straight for the main tent for the Festival full menu.

For the festival, the mobile kitchen was set up in a large tent and headed up by Vaso Bouras, a church member for 10 years.

Bouras was behind the large-scale operation to feed the masses expected for the festival, according to Karen Lasko.

“We cook trays upon trays of Patitsio, Moussaka, Triopita, and Spanikopita,” she said. “The rolled Dolmathes are either stuffed with beef, or vegetarian.”

Dolmathes – the traditional grape leaves, were filled with ground beef, ground pork, rice, herbs and seasonings, topped with a cream sauce.

Lemon and zest flavors, wrapped in traditional grape leaves made these a special treat for Temecula wine country lovers.

The Pastitsio, a baked macaroni layered with seasoned beef and

Rev. Father Andrew Lesko, with wife Karen welcomed everyone.

cheeses, then topped with a creamy béchamel sauce was the home-run of the offerings. Large portions made it possible to eat hearty and prices were reasonable for festival goers to enjoy many different types of Mediterranean food.

The ever-popular Loukoumades tent was also bustling, with ladies topping the fried donut-style holes with honey and crushed nuts served piping hot.

Greek pastries were available inside the community services building.

Inside, the lacy delicacies abounded, headed by Phofy and Marci of the Philoptochos Ladies guild.

Trays of layered phyllo, honey, cinnamon and walnut Balkava to the impressive Diples—a thin sheet of dough fried into a crispy, rolled treat that dripped honey provided a wonderful sampling of these localized treats.

Greek desserts are heavy on the honey, or biscotti-styled cookies, powdered sugar and nuts are also key ingredients. Volunteers abounded to help at the booths and educate the public on the rich Greek culture.

“We are proud of our heritage,” Historian Rosemary Georgiou said.

“There is so much history, from

democracy to the alphabet. We owe much to the Greek culture.”

Dressing in traditional styled toga, Georgiou led both the display of historical Greek and Hellenic artifacts, as well as taught a cooking class for the public.

For those more interested in the party, the popular Bar tent featured Blouzo – a blue Ouzo liquor, locally manufactured. The shouts of “Opa!” cheered visitors as they strolled by and the dancing started.

Father Andrew and Karen Lesko thanked all who came, from the belly dancers to the Jewels of the Nile club of Great Oak High School, Chaparral High School Belly Dancers Troupe, folk dancing by Armonia from Sts. Constantine and Helen to the Children of St. Nicholas, all in full traditional costume.

“We look forward to seeing everyone again, next year,” Karen said of the event. “It was a fabulous success, and we thank all of our vendors, and church family for putting on a wonderful show.”

For more information about St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and upcoming festivals, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ TemeculaGreekFest.

The Philoptochos Ladies (from left) Phofy and Marci, who were responsible for the delicious pastry desserts, posed for a picture at the Temecula Greek Festival.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

KIDS AND TEENS: 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.

November 7 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning, 24420 Village Walk Pl. Murrieta. Stars and Stripes Windsock! Information: (951) 461-1352.

ENTERTAINMENT: October 22 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Laura Ellis with John Rodby. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

October 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 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 24 – 2:30 p.m. Temecula Valley Master Chorale “No Translation Needed” to perform at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Rd. Temecula. Cost: $15.

Tickets are available at www. temeculavalleymasterchorale.org.

October 25 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Featuring Paivikki Nykter, violin and Dr. Paul Kenyon piano. Each Sunday afternoon an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music will be featured. All performers are working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

October 25 – Cabaret at the Merc presents Big Broadway Bingo! 25

Broadway show tunes up for grabs, 5 amazing singers and a variety of prizes. It’s Bingo Night like you’ve never experienced before. This will be a fun-filled evening of music and games at 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

October 25 – 7:30 p.m. San Diego’s Ballet – Romeo & Juliet presented by Fine Arts Network Theater Company at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

October 29 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Al Williams Quartet. 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.

November 1 –1:30-4:30 pm.

Lakeside Dixieland Jazz Club to host its afternoon of Dixieland and Swing music at the Lake Elsinore Elks Club, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. The public, dancers and musicians are invited. This will be pot luck so bring your favorite dish.

No entrance charge, just a small donation for food is appreciated. No session in December. Information: Arlene (951) 245-9504.

November 7 – 7:30 p.m.Classics at the Merc, to host Welcome Bach at Murrieta United Methodist Church, 24652 Adams Ave. Murrieta.

Tickets and Information: (866) 6538696 or www.calchamberorchestra. org.

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 24 – 5-9 p.m. HallO-Ween Spooktacular presented by the City of Lake Elsinore Community Services at Lake Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave. Be part of this frightfully fun night with games, food, activities, crafts and more. Entrance is Free and costumes are welcomed!

Information: (951) 245-0442.

October 24 – 1-4 p.m. Paws on the Promenade – Spooktacular Dog Walk! Fundraising dog walk, treat bags, vendors, pet parade and costume contest, and Monster Mash green screen photos for $5.

Event is at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula.

Register at Animal Friends of the Valleys – Tiffani (951) 805-6239.

October 24 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Murrieta Hot Springs Community to host an Arts & Crafts Fair at the Golf Knolls Clubhouse, 29070 Camino Alba, Murrieta. All hand crafted items, original paintings, handmade jewelry and crafts.

Information: Kat (949) 232-6302.

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 27 – 12:30 p.m. MSJC Visiting Writers Series Fall 2015 with Featured Author David Nicholson will be at the Menifee

COMMUNITY EVENTS: 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 Pre-Registration 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

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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 5:306:30 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 treatfilled Temecula tradition. Cost: $5 wristband includes unlimited games, activities and prizes.

October 31 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

David Serpa Homes presents the 1st Annual Fall Festival at Field View Park, Benton and Washington St, Winchester. Free family event includes, trick or treat row, train rides, bounce houses, photo booth and more! Come in costume, contests and prizes!

November 7 – 5-10 p.m. 10th Anniversary Masquerade Gala Event Dinner with the Docs at Pala Mesa Resort, Tickets: $95. Hors d’oeuvres, three course dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction and more. Reservations and Information: (760) 723-7570.

November 7 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wine & Craft Brew Festival at the French Valley Air Show, This is a Free community event, Be treated to aircraft aerobatics, live entertainment, food, merchandise, recreational activities for all ages, gourmet food trucks, and much more. Paid admission required for Wine & Brew Festival only. French Valley Airport, 37600 Sky Canyon Dr. Murrieta.

November 8 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Temecula Valley High School to host their 1st Annual Hot Rod and Motorcycle show at TVHS parking lot, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd. If you are interested in entering your car or motorcycle or become a sponsor for this event contact 951-6957300. This event is a fundraiser for all participating TVHS teams and campus organizations. Information: www.tvhs.tvusd.k12.ca.us/ and click on the athletics tab.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 27 – The Luiseno Chapter Dar has much to celebrate!

On Oct. 13 they celebrated their 125th anniversary with Chapters across the United States and on Oct. 16 they celebrated their own 49th Anniversary. They will recognize both of these significant anniversaries with guest speaker Diania Caudell. This meeting will be held at the Assistance League of Temecula, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. If you are interested in attending please contact senidia@ gmail.com. Information: (951) 926-3994.

October 27 – 9:30-11 a.m. Board of Equalization; Record Keeping for Small Businesses at Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange, 43200 Business Park Dr. Temecula.

You will learn what records you need to keep, how detailed and for how long. What needs to be included in your gross receipts, learn the benefits of good record keeping and how they can impact your business and so much more!

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) 653-8696. Information: Jim McLaughlin at jim@tedxtemecula. com.

November 6 – 6 p.m. MTRA dinner meeting will be held at Temecula City Hall Conference room, 41000 Main St. MTRA serves the surrounding communities of Homeland, Menifee, Murrieta, Perris, Romoland, Sun City, Temecula, Winchester and the greater Southwest Riverside C o u n t y. T h e t o p i c o f t h e meeting will be The War Against Christianity in America with Brad Dacus, President, Pacific Justice Institute. RSVP and Information: Bob (951) 600-7370 or contactus@ mt-ra.com.

November 7 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pawz Fest at E.L. Peterson Park, 29621 Park City Ave., Menifee.

Pet adoptions, vendors, raffles, games and more! Presented by All Paws K9 Rescue and rags to wags.

Al breeds welcome. Donations needed: dog food, towels, blankets, leashes, collars, cleaning supplies, dog beds and toys. Information: www.allpawsk9rescue.org.

November 11 – 11:30 a.m. NAFE Menifee lunch meeting at Merna’s Café & Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee. This luncheon is on Veteran’s Day and will have a young woman named Sarah who is a LT in the Army at March AFB will be the speaker. Reservations and Information: Robbie (951) 2559200 or rmotter@aol.com.

November 14 – The Menifee Valley Lions Club to host a recycling drive fundraiser to support community projects. They are collecting TV’s and monitors, LCD/plasmas, desktop computers and servers. You can drop your items off at 28057 Bradley Rd. Menifee. Information: suelopez@ verizon.net.

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.

JDS Academy to present ‘Rock around the clock,’ tickets on sale now Tickets are on sale now for JDS Creative Academy’s annual fundraising event Rock Around the Clock, on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Benefiting visual and performing arts education, Rock Around the Clock is a great way to support a local 501c3 nonprofit and have fun at an evening filled with Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Blues and More.

The event, held from 7 – 10 p.m. features live music presented by Temecula Valley’s 2014 TVMA best Cover Band, Lifetime Rocker.

Eat, drink dance and rock out with tunes from the 1950-1990s – Sinatra, Motown, Classic Rock & Hits of the 80s and 90s. This fun

themed event encourages those in attendance to dress in their favorite decade’s fashion and will include party food, dancing, raffles, auction items and cash bar. All proceeds go to support programs and provide scholarships for education and training in visual and performing arts.

Limited seating is available and tickets are just $30. To purchase tickets call (951) 296-6715 or visit www.eventbrite.com and search for keywords rock around the decades.

JDS Creative Academy is located at 28069 Diaz Rd. Ste. D and E in Temecula. For more information, visit www.jdscreativeacademy.org.

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‘Terror in the Oaks’ at Vail Lake offers scares for the entire family

Emma Hennings, Paola Canaday, Tim Lawler, Rebecca Canaday, and Philip Neer are part of the staff on hand to scare even the bravest of souls at Vail Lake’s annual Halloween extravaganza, “Terror in the Oaks”.

You never know what you will find next at “Terror in the Oaks” Haunted House appropriately titled Insane Asylum.

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Paola Canaday Special to Valley News They’re back! For the 16th year in a row, Vail Lake is again hosting their month long Halloween extravaganza so prepare to be scared. Returning this year are the creators of Terror in the Oaks, Brett McLaws and Simon Rose of TriValley Productions.

The festivities run every Friday and Saturday night, from sunset to 10 p.m. and highlights include a terrifying haunted insane asylum for the clowns and carnival workers of Carnival Abnormale, Route 666 — a walk through the woods you take at your own risk and a hayride through the decorated campgrounds. There are jolly jumpers, a DJ will be hosting contests and dancing, and some gypsies rolled

in their wagon to tell those who are brave enough to know, their fortunes.

TriValley’s vision from the start was to create the best Halloween festival in Riverside County to rival and even surpass Knotts Scary Farm. This amazing production team, started 35 years ago by lifelong friends McLaws and Rose, and staffed by their entire family, bring decades of experience to make their stage productions realistic.

Rose, an engineer and architect, spent years building Planet Hollywood resorts around the world, and McLaws, a chiropractor, has worked in TV with big names like Johnny Carson and produced reality TV shows such as Toddlers in Tiaras.

Their desire was to create a fun and entertaining attraction, a safe

Historic haunts await you on the 4th annual Temecula Dark Side Ghost Tour Temecula – Are you afraid of the dark? Join Docent Dale Garcia on a night-time walking tour of Old Town as he details the dark side of Temecula’s history. Old Town Temecula’s past includes murders and, some say, ghosts.

When darkness falls upon Old Town, historic buildings create the perfect backdrop for Temecula’s Dark Side Ghost Tour.

The tour begins on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes Street.

Temecula’s museum transforms into the “Museum of Unnatural History,” decorated with creepy spiders and other Halloween creatures. Your guide will walk with you through Old Town and share stories about Temecula’s dark past at the very locations these eerie incidents occurred.

The two-hour tour is $10 per person and will end in Old Town.

Children must be over 12 and accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Call (951) 694-6450 for more information or to make a reservation.

Rebecca Canaday prepares to scare those who dare enter her domain at Vail Lake’s annual Halloween horrorfest.

environment for kids and enjoyment for the whole family that would create life long memories, while at the same time giving back to the community. The pair has done just that. This huge production draws over 100 teen volunteers, earning community service hours from schools as far away as Perris and Vista. Over 60 percent of them come back for the event year after year. Some have even earned paid positions this year.

TriValley also invites schools to sign up for their fundraiser program where 50 percent of the ticket sales from that school are donated back to the school. And for those who think green, TriValley even managed to repurpose local refuse, finding rusty treasures in Anza and Aguanga to use as props. So bring the family out for some all around fun because there is something here for young and old alike.

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Galaxy of Glass Show Open Daily Sep 13-Nov 15 Mon-Sat 10a – 4p | Sun Noon-3pm Free to Members | Others $6 A show and sale of glass artworks from 21 regional artists.

Works include hot blown, slumped, fused, torchwork, and more.

In The Salon & Lehmann Galleries: ‘Framed Wildlife Art Show Prints & Poster Sale’ through November 15

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Holiday Ranch Days

Oct 31 & Nov 1, 10 am – 4 pm • FREE Admission

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Rancho Monserate Country Club to host annual Holiday Fair Rancho Monserate will hold its annual Holiday Fair at Rancho Monserate Country Club on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds from the bake sale and table rentals will benefit the Fallbrook Foundation for Senior Care’s Care Van program.

The event, which is open to the public, features holiday shopping in a fun environment. Items for sale have been produced by the local community and include paintings, wood art, jewelry, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, baked goods and much more.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to get these quality one-of-a-kind items for holiday gift giving made with lots of love. A raffle for a tote bag donated by Barbara Ballard of Barbara’s Bags will also be held.

The event will be at the Rancho Monserate Clubhouse located at 4650 Dulin Road in Fallbrook.

Ann Ries (left) and Barbara Cole discuss items for sale at the 2014 Holiday Fair at Rancho Monserate Country Club.

Mary Lou Malone checks out a table full of goodies at the 2014 Courtesy photos Holiday Fair at Rancho Monserate Country Club.

Chaparral High School presents Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ Beverly Nault Reviewer The Neil Simon play, “Rumors,” asks a question of its cast, “Can you sincerely deliver witty, snappy dialog laced with dry humor wearing the self-absorbed mantle of characters caught up in their own frenzied lunacy and sell it to an audience in an enjoyable package?” The ensemble of Chaparral High School’s Actor’s Troupe, directed by drama teacher Chris Irvin, answered this question recently with confidence, style and finesse.

The mid-century living room, complete with stairs, wet bar, the requisite swinging kitchen door, all in red, black and chrome, set the stage for the timeless play that starts en media res, as the inciting action has already occurred before “lights up.” Shots have been fired, and a group of partygoers are charged with deciding how

to handle the potential scandal, all in the absence of the host and hostess.

As the crisis unfolds and emotions prevail, true character traits burble to the surface. Beginning with Ken Gorman, played by the spot-on and comedically fine-tuned, attorney Dylan Robb, the action drives visually up and down as he checks on the gunshot victim secreted offstage and “upstairs.” His wife, Chris Gorman, with commanding and skillful stage presence, is presented by Inaijsa Betts, the straight woman to his frenzied attempt to protect his client from ruin. Enter Claire Ganz, deftly played by Julianna Smith, the manicure-checking, eye-rolling wife to Rafael Loza’s artful Lenny Ganz. These two have chemistry that’s both realistically caustic and weirdly romantic as their nicknames belie an underlying marital dysfunction.

Loza’s talent fits his tuxedoed role

as he seeks to help Ken in their ill-chosen decisions to hide the gunshots from the authorities.

Even while the others are falling apart over the crisis, Sidney Aptaker’s Cookie Cusack, is naïve, matronly, and oddly athletic as she deals with back spasms and takes over as hostess. Chad Breece plays her husband, therapist Dr. Ernie Cusack, who enters as a geeky misfit in the room of tennis club socialites, but soon enough gets wrapped up in their scheme with verve and enthusiasm. Tag Pruitt as Glen Cooper brings snobbery to a new level when he mistakes Dr. Cusack for the butler, and his wife, Cassie Cooper, the New Age, crystal-reading arm candy played by Laurelle Mabalot, sink the party to a new, head shaking low as they proceed to make their dirty laundry more central to the evening than the real crisis.

The requisite police, Jacob Adams and Andre LeDe, or Vincent

Pasqualetto in some performances, are the responding officers, and a mystery voice spoken by Haley McKenzie—you’ll have to see the play to know her role, complete this ensemble. Each actor brought their own interpretation of the role without upstaging the others or sacrificing Simon’s intent. The direction and blocking were well planned and rehearsed without appearing stiff. The red and black in the set design were reflected in the ladies’ gowns and props, making even those details appropriate.

Technical and artistic kudos go to backstage manager Shannon McMahon, lighting by Chaz Taylor and Taylor Hilland, hair

by Marinello School of Beauty, and Chris Irvin’s costumes and artistic design.

When actors understand their dialog, deliver jokes with subtle irony but without overselling, and when the timing works and technical support sets the stage,

an audience can expect a story well done, and this one rose to all the challenges, even in a play that demands sophistication of talent such as this beloved Neil Simon romp.

Additional performances are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 24. General admission is $10; all students, military personnel, and seniors 55 plus are admitted for $8. Tickets are available at the door and are on sale at the CHS Bookkeeping Office during school hours.

All performances are in the school’s Performing Arts Center located at 27215 Nicolas Road, Temecula.

For more information, contact director Chris Irvin by calling (951) 695-4200, extension 144 or by email at orcirvin@tvusd. k12.ca.us.

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Olympic qualifying comes to Galway Downs next week Kim Harris Managing Editor Galway Downs will host an international equestrian event that will serve as a qualifier for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The event scheduled for Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. Features live music, gourmet food trucks, live music a beer oasis, vendors and even a costume contest, the event promises to be fun for the entire family.

According to Robert Kellerhouse, who leases the equestrian facility and race track at Galway Downs, the 2015 Galway Downs International Event will draw competitors from all across the globe.

The competition, which serves as an Olympic qualifier for Eventing – also known as Equestrian Triathlon – includes three types of horsemanship, dressage, cross

country and jumping.

“It’s an Olympic qualifier and an Olympic selection trial,” Kellerhouse explained. “The Olympic qualifier means that there are five events in the United States that can qualify people with the necessary points to get their horses to the Olympic Games. It is a distinguishing factor because not every event run at that three star level qualifies for the Olympics. We are the only one on the West Coast.”

Kellerhouse said there will be competitors from the United States, Canada Puerto Rico, Ecuador, England, Germany and others.

“There are multiple nations coming to try and get their horses not just qualified for the Olympic Games but to be selected for competition next year in Rio,” he said.

The event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring

mastery of several types of riding, Kellerhouse said.

“A good way to explain it is the sport is totally based on cavalry mounts. The sport of Eventing, aka Equestrian Triathlon, was developed for the countries that had cavalries to compete in a friendly format in the Olympic Games to test their horses and riders skill.”

Dressage tests a horse’s ability to perform intricate movements; cross country – which includes 40 jumps – is a test of speed and endurance stamina and show jumping tests stamina.

“Those three phases makes up the sports of Eventing and tests the horse’s skill in all three phases,” Kellerhouse said.

In addition to the Eventing competition, a wide range of family activities are planned. General admission includes access to the

trade fair filled with local vendors, award-winning food trucks, live music performances and beer oasis. Those who come in costume on Saturday – either themselves or their children – will receive free general admission for one adult and kids 12 and under get in for free.

Saturday will feature trick-ortreating fun taking place throughout the venue during the day, and come to the competitors’ party and concert in the evening where we will be hosting a Halloween Costume Contest (tickets for the party can be purchased separately).

A Welcome Reception will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 – 9 p.m. and will feature Lee Koch, who grew up in the Temecula Valley and appeared on The Voice, making it through to the second round after being chosen by celebrity judge Christina Agu-

ilera. Other entertainers include Tim Walsh and Larry Thompson on Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon – 5 p.m. The Competitors Party and Costume contest will also be held on Saturday from 6 – 10 p.m. and features a musical performance

by Guilty Conscience, a variety band with both female and male vocalists, keyboard, guitar, bass and drums. The group performs most styles of music including pop, standards, easy-listening, ballads, classic rock, R&B, motown, country, disco, top-40 and more.

Tickets for the event start at just $10 and can be purchased online through Galway Down’s website at www.galwaydowns.com.

For more information, visit www.galwaydowns.com.

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Civic Center Gallery features local watercolor art works artist TEMECULA ̶ The city of Temecula Civic Center Gallery, located at 41000 Main Street, is currently exhibiting a collection of original watercolor paintings

by Temecula Artist John Dunn in the Main Lobby. Born a California beach bum, Dunn’s painting style is his natural method of artistically describing the visual beauty of the state he loves. He began painting as an off-shoot of his first occupation of glassing surfboards. He spent days glassing for Hobie and evenings mixing the translucent resins into abstract paintings.

“The switch to transparent watercolors was as easy as sliding into a four-foot south-swell at Doheny,” Dunn said.

Dunn now paints original watercolor paintings of local Southern California scenery, painted in the

style of such notable artists as Rex Brandt, George Post, Dong Kingman and Robert E. Wood. Dunn’s work is very popular due to its fun loving style and recognizable subject matter.

The Civic Center Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Holidays). This exhibit will be on display through Nov. 30.

Artists interested in exhibiting their work may contact Gail Zigler, Sr. Coordinator, City of Temecula Arts, Culture and Events, to be placed on the list for future exhibition opportunities.

For more information, call (951) 694-6480.

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Healthy & Beautiful Gardens Landscaping Larger Properties Part 3

Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Howdy Neighbors and Fellow gardeners! Hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather here as much as I am. Last time we talked I was trying really, really hard, to get all the information into my last article on landscaping larger properties, with native plants, but just couldn’t quite do it! So, that’s what I’d like to finish discussing this week, focusing on flowering plants that add color and some of the not quite so large plants that I guarantee will do fantastic out on properties with native soil.

I believe I focused on larger shrubs last week and I forgot one important one, and that is called rhus ovata or sugar sumac sometimes called lemonade berry, as

the Indians made a drink somewhat like a sour lemonade from the fruit.

This shrub does well just about everywhere, and it’s a big boy, can be 12 x 12, so make sure you leave it lots of room to spread out!

Last week I recommended a couple varieties of native salvias (sage), so I’d like to mention a plant that look somewhat similar to sage, and is an absolute knock out in the native garden. It’s called wooly blue curls or trichostema lanatum (see photo) this gets about 4 foot all around, flowers spring through fall, prefers well draining soil (don’t they all?) and once established can survive on rainfall alone. This is probably my highest recommended flowering smaller shrub for our area.

Another great one, and there’s many varieties to choose from are the penstemons aka beardtongues.

One of my personal favorites, I seem to gravitate to lavender flowers for some reason, is called Margarita BOP (see photo) and is just gorgeous in bloom. I killed one myself from overwatering, but I have clay soil, so make sure they have good drainage. Penstemons come in several colors, penstemon eatoni is red, and hummingbirds go wild for this one. Penstemon palmeri is another peachy colored one to try. There are many hybrids out there and some need a lot more

‘Pink muhly grass aka muhlenbergia.

water than others so look for those that are recommended here or are true natives.

I’ll bet you’ve heard of evening primrose may have even seen them in the washes in the desert area and

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not know what you were looking at, but they’re very low growing, love rocky soil, and beautiful,.

Flowering early spring through fall, the evening primrose has large white flowers with grayish leaves.

There are several native varieties out there. Oenothera caespitosa and oenothera californica are two I would recommend looking for.

see LANDSCAPING, page C-2

Market at a glance (As of October 18, 2015) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold

(36)

Inventory of Properties Listed

24

MURRIETA (34)

34

WILDOMAR (6)

8

LAKE ELSINORE (29)

18

CANYON LAKE 5

MENIFEE (26)

26

SUN CITY 7

HEMET (24)

39

(486) 486

(478) 473

(102) 100

(309) 316

154

(205) 203

241

(638) 642

Average Selling Price

$479,815

$404,679

$281,463

$296,075

$470,000

$291,849

$187,971

$191,256

Average List Price

$706,452

$612,335

$363,608

$343,351

$560,265

$355,259

$253,787

$210,897

Median List Price

$502,500

$419,000

$349,745

$329,450

$464,500

$340,000

$245,000

$188,950

$191

$167

$148

$149

$193

$141

$144

$120

76

(97) 94

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

(106) 109

Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,788,000

$1,099,900

$1,850,000

$2,500,000

$775,000

$539,990

$1,750,000

Least Expensive Listing

$30,000

$139,000

$115,000

$32,000

$128,500

$195,000

$25,000

$9,500

Average Age of Listing

16

17

20

21

27

13

26

32

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

49%

43%

37%

40%

53%

46%

41%

32%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

19%

10%

10%

9%

11%

9%

9%

9%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

6%

6%

7%

8%

1%

3%

8%

7%

2992

2882

2202

2280

2302

2442

1663

1514

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

(91)

91

(67)

68

(83)

83

86

(73)

72

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

Seller (38.2)

Seller (40.0)

Seller (42.9)

Seller (39.0)

Seller (32.4)

Seller (40.9)

Seller (39.7)

Seller (38.1)

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 10/19/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 10/18/15. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Note: This is our first week reporting individual data for Canyon Lake and Sun City. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Temecula Town Center auction brings $60 million Tim O’Leary Staff Writer

The retail site of the Temecula Town Center was recently purchased in auction for nearly $60 million. The complex is located on the northeast corner of Rancho California and Ynez Roads.

Shane Gibson photo

A rare auction of one of Temecula’s oldest and most visible shopping centers has ended with the bank-owned property scoring a winning bid of nearly $60 million.

The iconic Temecula Town Center, which was built as a fledgling city coalesced around it, is set to close escrow in mid-November. If no glitches surface, that action will come three months after the 25.4acre property was spotlighted in the Wall Street Journal.

The property at the northeast corner of Ynez and Rancho California roads triggered a flurry of bids.

“I would say there was a high level of interest,” said Michelle Schierberl, an Orange County broker who represented Colliers International in the deal. She declined to reveal the number of bids that were fielded. She said the buyer will likely be identified after escrow closes.

Schierberl said the robust interest was due to the property’s track

record, its prominence in the region and its potential to inject a residential component.

The center was one of three unsold properties that were featured in an Aug. 12 ad in the Journal that was purchased by www.Auction. com. The ad, which showcased properties from across the county, set a Sept. 30 deadline for final bids.

Schierberl and Jeff Comerchero, Temecula’s mayor, said in separate interviews that it is unusual for such a large and prominent site to be sold at auction. They said that method was likely chosen because the property is owned by a lender who desired to move quickly.

The auction surfaced as a topic of conversation among Comerchero and others prior to a Sept.

16 meeting of the city’s Economic Development Committee. The auction was not on the agenda of the committee meeting. Comerchero works as a development executive for Rancon Real Estate.

Comerchero said he had talked

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Home & Garden / Real Estate LANDSCAPING from page C-1 They only spread about two-feet wide.

I didn’t even know this was a native until recently, used to buy seeds and plant all around my yard – mirabilis multiflora aka giant four-o’clock, beautiful flowering, reminds me of small petunias, and of course, hummingbirds love them, they tend to be annuals here, but throw out so many seeds, you’ll have them forever once planted, they can take partial shade and still do well.

It almost goes without saying, but I never take anything for granted so I’m telling you anyway – California poppies (eschsholizia californica) are not only our state flower but a fantastic flower for native landscaping, looks great with the wooly blue curls or penstemons by the way. I have found white flowering California poppies and thrown the seeds all around my California peppers, they come up every year, and have a long flowering time. They now have even dark pink varieties available!

Asclepias eriocarpa – Monarch milkweed. There are several varieties of asclepias, I just saw a couple at our local big box nursery today, they are blooming now and so available. Due to the fact that the Monarchs are declining I feel it’s our duty to provide food for them so they don’t vanish from our coast, it would be a terrible loss for us if that were to happen. This is an attractive plant and it’s a magnet for migrating Monarch, please consider planting a few on that large property for them, they’ll thank you and you’ll reap the benefits of their beauty as they stop awhile to feed.

Indian paintbrush – this is a flower that’s actually becoming more and more rare and one of the only food sources for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly which is on the endangered list. You can usually find seed for these, or it may be included in a Southwest wildflower mixture. They are beautiful spring wildflowers and a benefit to the endangered butterfly and to yourself, you’ll get to enjoy the rare butterflies that come to feed on your property.

An extremely striking and unforgettable flowering plant, it’s a big one that I wish I could grow, you

Plant asclepias milkweed for the Monarchs.

Romenya coulteri – matilija poppy – a feast for the bees as well as the eyes.

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Flower wands of wooly blue curls.

grass and sometimes called pink muhly grass, nice larger clumping grass, but needs to be divided every few years – trust me on this, I didn’t, and I regret it!

I’d like to mention at least one climber here and that is called island morning glory (calyustegia macostegia), it’s a native to the Channel Islands but now spread to the mainland and does well all over Southern California. In our climate zone they appreciate partial sun in the heat of summer. A beautiful morning glory type flower, white to light pink, about three inches across, vining tendrils, support is recommended or just let is sprawl!

I’d like to wind up on this topic by saying all native plants do best in well draining soil, typically will have problems with clay soil, as it doesn’t allow water to drain and

roots suffocate. Only possible solution for those with heavy soil is lots of mulch and very low watering. Native plants don’t require fertilizing as typical garden plants do, a small amount of ORGANIC fertilizer shouldn’t hurt and might prolong bloom, but is not really necessary.

Oops – almost forgot, I promised to give you a few names of some local native plant nurseries - So here’s my top recommendations for these and many other great plants: Las Pilitas Nursery – 8331 Nelson Way in Escondido, open Tues. to Sat. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and can be found online at www.laspilitas.com.

El Plantio Nursery ( they use Moosa Creek Nursery plants, available to wholesale trade only, but this nursery sells retail) – 1322 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido and can be reached by calling (760)

may be able to though with your native soil, is the marilija poppy – Romneya coulteri. If you’ve ever seen a stand of these, you know what I’m talking about. The plants get over 6-feet high and have large white flowers that look like tissue paper with a ball of stamens in the center that are like nirvana for bees and butterflies alike. Once established, easy to maintain, finding the right place for them is the challenge I’ve found, but they’re not too fussy really and will spread if they like their new home, keep that in mind.

Clumping grasses – I speak of these often and we have a few natives you might like to try. nassella, aka needlegrass aka Mexican feathergrass – beautiful clumping, you see it around many places now, can become invasive, so use your judgment. Muhlenbergia rigens muhly

745-8736.

Tree of Life Nursery – 33201 Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano. They can be found online by visiting www.californianativeplants.com.

Let them know I recommended you to them and feel free to pick their brains! That’s what they’re there for. Get full planting instructions from them before bringing your precious cargo home, or having delivered.

Linda McDonald-Cash is a professional landscape designer and specializes in drought tolerant landscaping. She can be contacted at www.uniquelandscapes.net or (951) 764-4762.

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Address

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Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

56550 Valley View Road

$127,500

1288

3BR

2BA

116

53110 Benton Way

$205,000

1508

3BR

2BA

107

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Lake Elsinore

4153 Alderwood Place

$340,000

2852

5BR

5BA

23

4181 Ladrillo Street

$350,990

2232

4BR

3BA

123

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

30305 Powderhorn Lane

$461,000

4506

5BR

5BA

10

30618 Lily Pond Lane

$475,000

3105

5BR

3BA

27 279

37515 Bohlen

$230,000

1688

3BR

3BA

122

30690 Brookstone Lane

$507,500

2324

4BR

2BA

137

27454 Yellow Wood Way

$332,325

3073

4BR

3BA

61264 Spanish Dagger Lane

$249,000

1728

3BR

2BA

105

32585 Wildflower Drive

$243,460

1916

2BR

3BA

14

25188 Corte Sur

$342,000

1825

3BR

2BA

56

23118 Big Tee Drive

$240,000

1728

3BR

2BA

189

32465 Skylark Drive

$260,001

1900

4BR

3BA

2

251 Dillon Avenue

$127,000

1130

3BR

2BA

14

Menifee

San Jacinto

23593 Schooner Drive

$300,000

1653

3BR

2BA

145

31280 Geary Street

$100,000

1078

2BR

2BA

229

526 Pleasant Hill Road

$140,000

1108

2BR

2BA

15

23494 Schooner Drive

$330,000

2004

3BR

2BA

107

27220 Wentworth Drive

$157,000

992

2BR

1BA

36

411 Angela Way

$145,000

988

3BR

1BA

78

30157 Swan Point Drive

$605,000

3000

3BR

3BA

282

27218 Monk Street

$230,000

2011

3BR

2BA

36

510 7th Street

$169,000

1638

3BR

2BA

6

30312 Point Marina Drive

$875,000

3052

4BR

4BA

101

27632 Camino Bella

$237,500

1835

4BR

3BA

11

476 Camino Los Banos

$190,000

1375

3BR

2BA

212

924 Dennis Way

$47,000

784

2BR

2BA

10

28197 Orangegrove Avenue

$238,000

1206

3BR

2BA

68

1234 Sierra Seneca Drive

$190,000

1615

4BR

3BA

9

951 Johnston Avenue

$60,000

2156

3BR

2BA

207

27620 Boston

$247,000

2011

3BR

2BA

293

1440 Vanessa Lane

$200,000

1315

3BR

2BA

85

2725 Manzanita Way

$80,000

1440

2BR

2BA

121

27841 Winter Branch Court

$262,000

1297

2BR

2BA

19

1644 Arenas Lane

$230,000

1992

4BR

3BA

66

44826 Cornish Avenue

$85,000

1344

2BR

2BA

12

26456 Nova Lane

$265,000

1715

3BR

2BA

60

1681 Arenas Lane

$230,000

1992

4BR

3BA

129

261 Mary Lane

$87,500

996

2BR

1BA

84

26468 Nova Lane

$269,900

1954

4BR

2BA

73

123 Lily Lane

$240,000

2087

4BR

2BA

59

820 Costo Lane

$116,000

996

2BR

1BA

27

29204 Deer Creek Circle

$275,000

1272

3BR

2BA

73

1845 Estero Court

$265,000

2650

3BR

3BA

143

1140 Whittier Avenue

$122,000

1392

2BR

2BA

83

28711 Bridge Water Lane

$279,000

1777

4BR

3BA

44

26755 Hemet Street

$124,000

980

2BR

2BA

28

30144 Via Amante

$287,000

1743

3BR

3BA

26

Sun City

1847 Ibsen Circle

$275,000

2764

4BR

3BA

9

26041 Bonita Vista Court

$125,000

1285

2BR

2BA

136

1456 Saint Croix Drive

$134,900

1674

2BR

2BA

106

26114 Mantle Drive

$295,000

2064

4BR

2BA

82

26248 Sunnywood Street

$159,000

908

2BR

2BA

41

421 Thompson Street

$139,900

927

2BR

1BA

18

28627 Woodchester Way

$310,800

3356

4BR

3BA

19

28130 Auckland Court

$187,000

1195

2BR

2BA

15

26509 Chestnut Drive

$143,000

1616

3BR

2BA

1

28588 Sunridge Court

$315,000

2376

4BR

2BA

48

28141 Auckland Court

$191,900

1873

3BR

2BA

42

2212 El Rancho Circle

$145,000

1320

2BR

2BA

32

25073 Babbling Brook Circle

$315,000

2459

5BR

3BA

99

27065 Rangewood Street

$193,000

1199

2BR

2BA

12

2864 Lynae Way

$149,900

1214

2BR

2BA

4

29403 Aquifer Lane

$324,000

2854

4BR

3BA

117

27190 El Rancho Drive

$260,000

3639

4BR

3BA

287

40534 Whittier Avenue

$160,000

1217

3BR

2BA

62

26732 Cactus Creek Way

$328,000

2921

4BR

3BA

36

27798 Foxfire Street

$199,900

1538

2BR

2BA

12

33625 Bessemer Avenue

$163,000

1200

2BR

2BA

16

29442 Castaway Court

$339,999

2763

4BR

3BA

4

27511 Parkside Drive

$290,000

1571

4BR

3BA

75

25075 Liege Drive

$165,375

1324

3BR

2BA

42

30157 Calle Pompeii

$340,000

2373

5BR

3BA

10

40212 Holden Circle

$372,500

2210

4BR

3BA

77

305 Mayberry Avenue

$172,000

1631

3BR

2BA

188

27781 Lake Ridge Drive

$343,000

2854

4BR

3BA

68

30370 Tradewater Court

$390,000

2604

4BR

3BA

244

1463 Trinidad Street

$175,000

1798

3BR

2BA

24

28683 Chaparral View Drive

$348,000

2953

5BR

3BA

80

27272 Savoy Lane

$405,000

2876

4BR

3BA

99

42807 Seal Rock Court

$175,000

1133

3BR

2BA

25

30818 Falcon Ridge Circle

$350,000

2562

4BR

4BA

41

31382 Royal Oaks Drive

$432,500

2874

4BR

3BA

44

467 Terry Lane

$185,000

1696

3BR

2BA

147

29278 Pineleaf Street

$373,450

2892

4BR

3BA

25

31720 Abruzzo Street

$549,346

2886

4BR

5BA

18

2769 Grand Teton Avenue

$189,000

1462

3BR

2BA

84

30054 Wales Court

$378,416

2310

3BR

2BA

38

31115 Kahwea Road

$680,000

3361

3BR

3BA

54

41748 Erin Drive

$198,000

1686

3BR

2BA

14

29685 Calle De Caballos

$380,000

1926

4BR

3BA

58

30070 CORTE COELHO

$829,000

3619

4BR

4BA

35

1267 Silica Court

$200,000

1318

3BR

2BA

84

36147 Vence Drive

$296,000

1535

2BR

2BA

47

42233 Camino Romo

$344,000

1360

3BR

2BA

25

Murrieta

Temecula

24979 Rhine Street

$210,000

2147

4BR

2BA

230

23986 Via Pamilla

$299,000

1585

2BR

2BA

37

33235 Via Alvaro

$375,000

1636

3BR

2BA

106

8070 Bay Hill Avenue

$220,000

1532

2BR

2BA

42

23540 Mountain Breeze Drive

$325,000

2076

4BR

2BA

3

43283 Via Angeles

$418,800

2799

4BR

3BA

73

41952 El Camino Drive

$230,000

1404

3BR

2BA

18

23682 Kathryn Street

$440,000

2788

5BR

3BA

5

33592 Winston Way

$265,000

1408

3BR

2BA

70

3842 Paris Street

$230,000

1640

4BR

2BA

55

41998 Kodiak Court

$470,000

2328

4BR

3BA

90

32240 Via Cordoba

$340,000

1668

3BR

2BA

64

41182 Mcdowell Street

$239,000

2183

3BR

3BA

50

41784 Leila Verde Street

$640,000

3361

5BR

4BA

132

44830 Potestas Drive

$349,500

1364

4BR

2BA

59

32086 Sycamore Court

$435,000

2426

3BR

3BA

49

44992 Dolce Street

$442,000

3106

4BR

3BA

110

41960 Whittier Avenue

$244,900

1425

3BR

2BA

118

25945 Carbob Lane

$250,000

1988

4BR

2BA

7

38200 Bear Canyon Drive

$850,000

3763

3BR

4BA

165

22925 Banbury Court

$925,000

4372

4BR

4BA

4

4885 Creekridge Lane

$251,500

2689

5BR

3BA

123

27525 Sunray Court

$276,000

1797

3BR

3BA

186

45038 Silver Rose Street

$462,000

2786

4BR

3BA

50

5676 Corte Ruiz

$257,500

1689

2BR

2BA

46

27672 Passion Flower Court

$299,500

1797

3BR

3BA

24

45476 Peacock Place

$469,000

3090

4BR

3BA

73

41649 Lomas Street

$261,500

2325

4BR

2BA

50

23819 Cork Oak Circle

$299,900

1277

3BR

2BA

67

44276 Echelon Court

$538,020

3280

5BR

5BA

1

4820 Woods Lane

$270,000

3128

5BR

3BA

71

41196 Mountain Pride Drive

$302,000

1277

3BR

2BA

28

43927 Country Ridge Court

$550,000

3609

6BR

6BA

100

4337 Annatto Lane

$295,000

2925

4BR

4BA

34

23591 Gingerbread Drive

$320,000

2757

5BR

3BA

110

44721 Duckhorn Street

$599,900

2400

4BR

3BA

38

459 Langer Court

$335,000

2665

2BR

2BA

19

24455 Mooncrest Court

$321,500

1579

3BR

3BA

68

40450 Calle Cancion

$495,000

1716

3BR

2BA

55

332 Tabby Lane

$345,000

2616

4BR

3BA

0

39710 Cedarwood Drive

$373,775

2162

4BR

3BA

52

33755 Pauba Road

$605,000

3097

3BR

3BA

65

27400 Pachea

$465,000

4917

5BR

5BA

8

23539 Taft Court

$405,000

2828

4BR

3BA

97

41575 Via Anita

$879,000

4500

7BR

4BA

101

41943 Butler Lane

$138,000

912

3BR

1BA

20

23719 Tatia Drive

$407,500

2469

5BR

3BA

43

34310 Blossoms Drive

$269,000

1846

3BR

2BA

228

35923 Red Bluff

$418,000

3146

4BR

2BA

116

Wildomar

32870 Rhinehart Street

$171,900

2040

3BR

2BA

210

21800 Waite Street

$175,000

1175

3BR

2BA

103 107

34136 Hillside Drive

$280,000

2326

4BR

3BA

0

23603 Euclid Street

$426,000

3632

5BR

3BA

69

21490 Vine Street

$205,000

1413

3BR

2BA

15221 Golden Sands Street

$289,900

1362

3BR

2BA

42

39775 Ashland Way

$430,000

2990

5BR

3BA

41

33775 Canyon Ranch Road

$274,900

1270

3BR

2BA

17

53235 Champlain Street

$325,000

2867

4BR

3BA

17

35375 Sumac Avenue

$460,000

2720

4BR

3BA

45

23207 Cannery Road

$290,000

2467

4BR

3BA

132

45021 Carla Court

$345,000

3081

5BR

3BA

91

30400 BUCCANEER BAY

$255,000

1387

3BR

3BA

24

36249 Madora Drive

$369,900

2844

4BR

3BA

98

32820 Wildomar Road

$187,000

1536

4BR

2BA

145

39457 TANGLETREE Way

$310,000

1420

3BR

2BA

36

23128 Cannery Road

$370,000

2467

4BR

3BA

31

31173 Kansas Street

$255,000

1088

3BR

2BA

59

35799 Wolverine Lane

$319,000

2738

4BR

3BA

53

35595 Winkler Street

$395,000

3646

4BR

3BA

183

16950 Grand Avenue

$256,500

1104

3BR

2BA

7

34127 San Sebastian Avenue

$337,075

3235

5BR

5BA

60

34010 Winterberry Lane

$280,000

1880

4BR

3BA

139

37303 Hydrus Place

$343,500

2575

3BR

2BA

59

31011 Sedona Street

$285,000

2517

4BR

3BA

64

35929 Wolverine Lane

$350,000

2520

4BR

3BA

19

29284 Sandpiper Drive

$325,000

2595

4BR

3BA

30

30830 Prairie Sun Way

$390,000

2384

4BR

2BA

33

33430 Landerville Boulevard

$250,000

1698

3BR

3BA

22

31131 Old Trail Circle

$425,000

3213

4BR

4BA

46

15711 Lake Ridge Road

$280,000

2020

4BR

2BA

38

29369 Lynn Court

$435,000

2315

4BR

3BA

69

Supervisors approve plans and rezoning for Colinas Del Oro development Joe Naiman Writer The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a specific plan, general plan amendment, and rezone for a 126.4-acre property in the Meadowbrook area.

The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Aug. 18, with Marion Ashley absent, also approves a tentative map for the land owned by Colinas Del Oro Land Company, LLC, and certifies an Environmental Impact Report. The specific plan subdivides the property to create 490 single-family homes on 59.8 acres while providing mixeduse development on 11.3 acres.

Another 8.2 acres will accommodate infrastructure development and 48.8 acres will be dedicated for parks and biological open space.

The property had Rural Residential zoning with Community Development: Very Low Density Residential and Rural: Rural Mountainous land use designations but is on the west side of State Route 74 and the south side of Ethanac Road, both of which are classified as expressways in the county’s

general plan. The proposed general plan update currently calls for approximately 80 acres of Commercial Retail and 75 acres of Medium High Density Residential within a mile of the Colinas Del Oro vicinity and the site itself has been proposed for Light Industrial development. The property was rezoned to Specific Plan while the land use designation was changed to Medium Density Residential, Medium High Density Residential, Mixed Use, Open Space-Recreation, and Rural Mountainous. The Mixed Use area will allow for residential dwelling units to be horizontally or vertically integrated adjacent to commercial and office space, although there will be no more than 49 residential units.

A 5.9-acre community park will feature a swimming pool and other recreational amenities, and the community center will be open to the entire Meadowbrook community and not just the development. A 1.4-acre park which will include a tot lot, open areas, and trails which will be open to the public and a pool available only to homeowners’ association residents.

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Learn how to avoid overpaying for a home loan other costs are exorbitant.

Fees Every home loan will have fees that the lender will charge for various things that are all a part of the loan. Fees may be charged that are generated by third parties – such as appraisal fees. When your lender provides you with a good faith estimate for your new home loan, make sure to ask to have all of the fees detailed and identify which are third party fees.

Loan fees are certainly something to consider as the fees charged for a home loan can change the overall attractiveness of a loan – even a loan with a low interest rate.

John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News If you are like most people, when it’s time to buy a home you are going to need to borrow the money for your new home. Like any loan, you’ll have to pay it back with interest. The amount of interest you pay back, along with other fees associated with the loan can vary substantially from borrower to borrower and lender to lender.

Certainly, no one ever wants to overpay for a mortgage. So, in order to avoid spending more than you have to it’s a good idea to shop for a home loan and consider all of the different elements of a loan offered by each specific lender. Only by considering the big picture and weighing the different elements – to include the interest rate, the points and the fees – only then can you determine what the best loan is for you.

Remember that choosing the wrong loan can have significant costs over the length of the loan.

Getting the right loan is critical for maximizing your long term financial goals.

Down payment In today’s real estate climate, a home loan will undoubtedly require some form of down-payment. The amount of down-payment will vary from loan program to loan program.

Most loans today will be a conventional loan, FHA, VA or USDA. Each of these loans has its own down-payment requirements that will vary from loan type to loan type.

Conventional Loans: Conventional loan down payment requirements can vary, loan to loan, from 5 to 20 percent.

FHA Loans – Perhaps the most common loans today because it has one of the lowest down payment requirements and the easiest to qualify for, for borrowers with a good income.

VA Loans – VA loans are guaranteed through the Veterans Administration that is available exclusively to veterans. What makes a VA loan attractive is that it requires no down payment.

USDA Loans: These loans are guaranteed through the United Stated Department of Agriculture and are available in rural areas with a maximum population limit. These loans have certain income requirements but are one of the only true no-down payment product available.

What to consider about your home loan There are several important factors to consider when comparing home loans, including: Interest rate The most common term you’ll hear quoted by the marketing departments of home loans is the interest rate. The interest rate is the primary cost of a loan so it makes sense to find the lowest interest you can find.

An important factor in determining what interest rate you’ll qualify for is to improve your credit score.

You should certainly be looking for the lowest interest rate you can find to finance the purchase of your new home. However, keep in mind, there are other costs that need to be considered when comparing one loan to another. It won’t make any sense to get a low interest rate if the

Points Points are one of the more confusing aspects of a home loan and should be explored carefully so that you understand what they mean to your loan.

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Get a detailed good faith estimate Every lender will give you a good faith estimate that will give you all of the terms of the proposed loan that is being offered. This is a valuable tool where you can compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges in each loan and determine which lender has the best loan for you.

As mentioned earlier, ask your lender to identify actual lender fees and third party fees. Many times numbers are presented as a percentage – feel free to ask that they be provided in actual dollar amounts.

Origination Points are what a lender may charge for giving you a loan.

Discount points can be purchased to reduce the interest rate. A discount rate is worth one quarter of 1 percent (0.25) of the interest rate. A point is 1 percent of the amount borrowed, so purchasing four discount points would reduce your interest by 1 percent.

Purchasing discount points may sound good on the surface, but you need to know what your objectives for the loan are. Realize that the discount point is 1 percent of the amount borrowed – so if you have a $300,000 loan then each point will cost you $3,000.

To determine if paying points makes sense you have to project how long you are planning on staying in the home and if you’re thinking that you may refinance for a better loan at some point down the road. To do this, calculate the difference in mortgage payments between paying points and not paying points. You’ll have to determine when the difference between these two situations are made up by how long you plan on staying in the home. The longer you are planning on staying in the home, the more sense it will make to pay for the points.

Closing costs Closing costs are often a variable that can make or break a deal based on the overall costs involved when obtaining a new home loan. It’s important to understand what you’re paying for. When factored into the overall cost of a loan it can change

what your actually paying compared to other loans.

A popular strategy when purchasing a new home is to ask the seller to contribute a portion of your closing costs a part of the purchase price Work with your real estate agent to structure your offer so that the seller is still netting what they want and thus creating a win-win situation for both the buyer and the seller.

Mortgage insurance Mortgage insurance is required on most loans where the deposit is less than 20 percent of the purchase price. MI rates can vary from loan to loan. MI never goes away, even as the equity in the home increases.

Because MI is very expensive so if you can put 20 percent down it may be a good idea financially.

Getting the best mortgage Most loan terms are non-negotiable, however there are things you can do to minimize what you pay for a home loan. Some of what you can do includes: Pay Attention to Your Credit Score Your Credit Score is probably the single biggest variable that you have control over. Ideally, start a year before you want to buy a home – work with a lender who can help you properly prepare for the loan process. Advice you may receive could include settling collection debts, paying down credit cards and clearing up any mistakes that may be found on your credit report.

Work with your lender and de-

Negotiate Many people will accept what is offered as the bottom line – never be afraid to negotiate the terms of a loan. The fees that a lender charges is usually the easiest line item to reduce. Remember; if you like most of the terms of a loan but not all of them – ask for an adjustment… never be afraid to do so.

Determine what’s important to you It’s important not to get caught up in the moment and recognize what is important to you – every borrower has different priorities and goals.

Take the time to prioritize the different elements about the loans you’re considering and prioritize them.

Most people focus on the lowest payment, and that’s fine. If you’re only going to stay in the home for 3 to 5 years, then perhaps a variable rate interest loan with a low introductory rate may work out great. If you’re more long term with your plans for the home, then a loan with a lower fixed interest rate may work.

The bottom line is that you have to put in the work and figure out what works for you. There is no magic answer or anyone that understands your goals better than you do.

Call us today at (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need to make the right decision.

For questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact, Mike@ GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR), Traveling State Director, California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.). John Occhi is a semi-retired Temecula Realtor® who is pursuing his dreams and passions traveling the country, in an RV on the “American Wine Trail”.

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Create spooky effects for Halloween Halloween is a great time to explore your creative side, especially when it comes to decorating for trick-or-treaters or planning a party. Many special spooky effects can be used to create the scary, intimidating atmosphere you desire.

Dry ice: Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is a good coolant because it can reach temperatures below that of ice and it will not leave a puddle or damp residue behind. Dry ice changes from a solid to a gas with no liquid form, through a process of sublimation. Place dry ice in punch bowls or beverage glasses.

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Smoke machine: Rent or purchase smoke machines, which can be found at party stores or big box retailers, to add to your eerie atmosphere. Dim the lights and have smoke rolling through the party room or by the front door.

Lightning and thunder kits: These kits combine strobe lights

or lighting effects with sound systems to simulate the sounds and sights of a thunderstorm.

Faux cobwebs: Purchase spiderweb kits at retailers or make your own with cotton. Pure cotton balls can be pulled apart and stretched over various items in the house to create a spiderweb effect.

Accent lighting: Drape a nonflammable piece of fabric over a lampshade to cast different hues around a room. This also dims the brightness in the room, creating shadows here and there.

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Murrieta Valley ASB Hosts Free E-Waste Collection MURRIETA – Technology’s blistering pace is leaving a hazardous byproduct in its wake, E-waste so, on Oct. 31, Murrieta Valley High School’s Associated Student Body will team up with All Green Electronics Recycling to host an E-waste recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 42200 Nighthawk

Way in Murrieta. The event is free and open to the public and anyone who is interested in disposing their E-waste in a safe and secure environment.

What is E-waste? That dated laptop in your hall closet, that VCR you haven’t used since you got the new DVD player, the dust-covered

monitor in your garage, or basically anything with a plug that is unused, obsolete or non-working. All Green Electronics Recycling accepts computers, monitors, printers, TVs, VCRs, stereos, and other electronic equipment--anything with a plug and circuit board will be accepted.

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waste or kitchen appliances will not be accepted.

E-waste contains heavy metals such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and zinc that contaminate our soil and water, and is responsible for 70 percent of all heavy metals found in landfills today. A recent report by the En-

vironmental Protection Agency says E-waste in landfills will grow four-fold over the next five years.

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SBA Disaster Assistance, more than two million loans approved WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, oil spills, droughts and other calamities that have occurred since 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than two million disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters for a total of $53.8 billion.

“During the past 62 years the SBA has expanded, updated and

improved its disaster assistance operation, making it easier for disaster survivors to rebuild their lives and communities,” said SBA Administrator Maria ContrerasSweet. “These two million loans demonstrate the tremendous impact SBA’s disaster assistance program has made in terms of saving local jobs and supporting the long-term economic recovery.”

SBA disaster loans are the only form of SBA assistance not limited

to small businesses. The two million loans approved represent the agency’s recovery efforts in the aftermath of the costliest disasters in U.S. history. Those events included: Hurricane Andrew in 1992 (25,992 loans for $696 million) The Northridge, California earthquake in 1994 (124,262 loans for $4 billion) Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005 (160,809 loans for

$10.9 billion) Hurricane Sandy in 2012 (36,913 loans for $2.5 billion).

The SBA makes low-interest loans to homeowners, renters and non-farm businesses of all sizes.

Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 to repair or replace damaged real estate. Individuals may borrow up to $40,000 to cover losses to personal property.

Non-farm businesses and nonprofit organizations of any size

may apply for up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged business assets and real estate.

Small businesses and non-profits that suffered economic losses as a result of the declared disaster may apply for a working capital loan of up to $2 million.

More information about SBA’s disaster assistance program is available at www.sba.gov/disasterassistance.

Throw a hauntingly good Halloween party Government waste Halloween is a special day that delights children of all ages and helps adults feel like kids at heart.

Few people want the fun to end once trick-or-treating is over. By throwing a Halloween party, revelers can continue celebrating well into the evening.

When hosting a Halloween party, it helps to determine who will be in attendance before making any plans.

Parties that include children should be PG in nature, and hosts should find the right balance between scary and fun. While you want to have a certain measure of the macabre, make sure you don’t send young guests home with nightmares. Reserve gruesome decorations and details for adult-only parties.

Halloween parties do not necessarily need to be ghoulish to be fun.

Try a glittery gala masquerade party or decorate exclusively in orange and black. Classically eerie parties may feature ravens and crows, or they can be subtlety spooky with red candles and heavy curtains.

Many people can’t wait to dress up for a Halloween party, even picking out their costumes months in advance. Still, not everyone feels comfortable donning a costume. To welcome all guests, don’t make costumes mandatory. One way around this is to set up a Halloween Disguise Table full of accessories that

TOWN CENTER from page C-1 to a representative of a company that planned to bid on the center.

He said he cannot recall the name of the company, and he does not know whether it submitted the winning bid.

Comerchero would not say whether he believes the winning bid represents a bargain for the prospective buyer. Alice Sullivan, president and executive officer of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, said it was a smart purchase.

“I think it’s a good deal,” Sullivan said in a recent interview.

Sullivan said she crossed paths with the top bidder at an Oct. 6 chamber event. She did not take note of the company’s name, but she said the representative expressed a desire to plug into the local business community.

“We’re really excited about that,” she said.

The sale prospectus described the center as a “stabilized, seasoned center located in a premier location giving it a strong competitive advantage.” Fifteen buildings totaling 241,870 square feet were offered. The buildings that house Target, Vons and an office complex are separately owned and were not included in the auction sale. The entire center totals nearly 492,000 square feet.

The portion of the center being sold had an 84.5 percent occupancy rate prior to the auction posting.

Many of the tenants have been at the center since it opened. Some of the larger tenants include Active, CVS pharmacy and 24 Hour Fitness. The center contains an array of restaurants, banks, shoe stores, a pool supply store, a martial arts studio, music school, hobby shop, dentist and real estate offices and nail, beauty and bridal salons.

The prospectus cited Temecula’s 4.5 percent unemployment rate, its $85,839 average household income and its $479,854 average price of sold homes.

The center was built in 1989, the same year that Temecula became a city with about 27,000 residents.

The center was a key commercial component of the fast-growing city that quickly staked out a position as

The Government Accountability Office has provided nearly 125 billion new reasons why government spending is out of control, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Improper payments by the government is nothing new; in 2013 they shelled out $105.8 billion in duplicate payments, payments to ineligible recipients and payments for unqualified goods and services.

In 2014, the spendthrifts in Washington paid out $124.7 billion, a Tasty, themed treats are an important part of any Halloween party.

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record 20 percent increase.

“Let’s be clear about one thing, these funds, these millions, billions and trillions of dollars that we talk about and sometimes spend rather haphazardly, belong to the taxpayers. These are dollars the federal government has either taken out of paychecks or borrowed from future taxpayers,” said Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, when he got the news.

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anyone can borrow and use to alter their appearance. Goofy glasses, strange hats, adhesive mustaches, or masks can be fun. If someone didn’t feel comfortable dressing in full costume, he or she may be more apt to pop in a set of plastic fangs or put on a spinning bow tie. Food is an integral part of any party and can enhance Halloween soirees. Candy is a pivotal component of Halloween and you can play off that theme at your party. Set up a candy bar full of appropriately hued candies of all shapes and sizes. Put them on display in clear glass or plastic canisters so they add to your Halloween decor.

Some people like to get creative with Halloween cuisine, crafting

foods into items that may look like parts of the body or other symbols of the holiday. Cookie cutters can turn sandwiches, desserts, biscuits, and many other foods into different shapes. However, foods also can be made a tad spookier simply by renaming them or presenting them in interesting containers. Why not serve punch out of a fish aquarium?

Other beverages can be housed in jugs or old bottles and labeled “potions.” Use laboratory instruments, such as petri dishes, vials and beakers, to serve snacks. A Halloween party makes for a fun night, and there is no limit to what hosts can do when planning their scary soirees.

A trio of Harvard undergrads learned an important life lesson: prison inmates can sometimes get smart, smart enough to take on the establishment and win, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Three prisoners from New York State penitentiaries were selected to face off against the champion Harvard debating team. Bear in mind that the inmates had to do their research on the topic - the denial of public education for undocumented students – without the benefit of In-

ternet access. They also had their research requests tediously reviewed by prison authorities.

One of the Harvard debaters admitted to the Wall Street Journal, “They caught us off guard.”

a retailing and jobs hub.

The fledgling city maintained that regional dominance as it attracted car dealers, new shopping centers and a regional mall.

Those projects generated a broadening stream of sales tax revenues that helped fuel the construction of road and freeway improvements, parks, community centers, museums and a string of other amenities.

The city’s population is currently approaching 110,000, and it is expected to someday total about 150,000 residents.

The sale prospectus also states that a portion of the center that was not included in the auction deal “is being redeveloped into multifamily residential.” The change is expected to begin next year, and its development would result in a

“more updated and urban environment,” according to the marketing document.

Comerchero countered that timing might be “a bit of a reach.” He said the city modified the center’s zoning several years ago to allow residential units there. He said the construction of housing there would be a “creative development approach” that would benefit the center and the city.

“But business is business and it will take a big financial commitment on the part of the new owner,” Comerchero said in an email interview. “If they are not willing or able to do that, it would be sad for us and a missed opportunity for them.”

Sullivan said the company representative indicated that the firm plans to examine a housing com-

ponent there.

“They are looking at that. They did mention that,” she said. “I think they will do well. I think they will

fill up the empty spaces. It’s a great center still.”

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After a breast cancer diagnosis, women (and men) have to weigh many, often complex treatment options. Then, along with the help of their medical team and family members, they must make important choices about their care.

Key to making these decisions is reliable information about breast cancer. Unfortunately, not all the information people have access to is as trustworthy as it should be. The Internet can be a source of good information, but it is also filled with myths about breast cancer. Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between the good information and the myths.

Here, we debunk five common myths about breast cancer treatment. We hope this will help put your mind at ease and help you make the best possible choices for your treatment.

Myth #1 - Breast cancer surgery and biopsies cause cancer to spread Breast cancer surgery and surgical biopsies do not cause breast cancer to spread.

What about surgery and other types of cancer?

For some cancers, such as uterine cancer, surgery may in some cases spread the cancer. For example, you may have seen recent news stories about specific surgical procedures that are sometimes used to perform hysterectomy and myomectomy (removal of growths from the uterus). Certain procedures used in uterine surgery have been found to spread undiagnosed cancer cells into the abdomen and pelvic area. If a woman has undiagnosed cancer of the uterus, those cancer cells can then spread and grow in other organs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety alert on the use of such procedures.

The techniques used in breast surgery and breast biopsy are different from uterine cancer surgery. So, there is no risk of spreading breast cancer cells.

Myth #2 – If a titanium clip is left in my breast after a biopsy, it can damage the breast or travel to other parts of my body Titanium guiding clips – also called markers – have been used since the late 1990s to mark the location of a suspicious area in the breast. Inserted during an image-guided needle biopsy, these small (2 to 3 mm) clips show up on X-rays and other images to help surgeons locate and remove breast tumors.

During surgery to remove a breast tumor, the clip is also removed. If surgery is not needed, the clip is left in place. If the biopsy did not show breast cancer, you would not have surgery just to remove the clip.

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The clips can also help with the follow up of benign breast conditions.

Myth #3 – I don’t have time to get a second opinion because I must begin treatment as soon as possible One of the most important things to do when considering breast cancer treatment options is to get a second opinion.

Most breast cancers grow slowly enough that taking the time to meet with several doctors and consider the best approaches to treatment won’t affect survival.

The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program guidelines recommend starting treatment within 60 days of being diagnosed. While many women start treatment in about half this time, there doesn’t seem to be any survival difference between people who begin treatment less than 30 days after diagnosis compared to those who begin 30 to 59 days after diagnosis.

Of course, it’s important to not delay treatment for too long, especially with later-stage cancers.

However, nearly everyone with breast cancer can take the time they need to consider their options without affecting survival, provided treatment is started within the 60-day recommended period.

Myth #4 - Everyone diagnosed with breast cancer dies from breast cancer or everyone diagnosed with breast cancer survives It is a myth that everyone who gets breast cancer will die from breast cancer. With modern treatment, about 90 percent of women with early stage breast cancer now live five or more years after diagnosis. Each case is different though and average rates of survival vary greatly by cancer stage.

While breast cancer survival rates have been a triumph of the past 20 years, they still show how serious breast cancer is today.

Now there are about three million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. However, more than 40,000 women (and more than 400 men) still die from breast cancer each year.

So, it is a myth that everyone who gets breast cancer dies from breast cancer. And, it is also a myth that everyone who gets breast cancer survives. Many people will survive breast cancer but some, unfortunately, will not.

Myth #5 – Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are more harmful than helpful One of the important findings from the past decades of research on breast cancer is that treating cancers with chemotherapy and

radiation therapy saves lives.

This, of course, doesn’t mean that these treatments do not have unpleasant and potentially serious side effects. However, the longterm benefits of properly treating breast cancer with chemotherapy and radiation therapy outweigh their potential harms.

One analysis that combined the results from 60 randomized clinical trials found that chemotherapy extended survival for women of all ages and for a broad range of breast cancers. For example, the study found the five-year relative survival for women with localized breast cancer (cancer that has stayed within the breast) is nearly 99 percent. For women with regional disease (cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes), this number drops to 85 percent. For women with distant cancer (cancer that has spread to other organs), five-year relative survival is just 26 percent. If you look at longer time frames – say 10-year or 15-year survival – these numbers will be lower across the board.

Radiation therapy has been found to cut the risk of dying from breast cancer by about 20 percent in women who had lumpectomy.

Although there is a small risk of second cancers with breast radiation, the benefits of radiation therapy for most people will outweigh this risk.

Exactly how a person’s breast cancer is treated depends on many factors. Since chemotherapy and radiation therapy do have some important risks, they are not recommended in every case. Understanding the potential benefits and harms of any therapy is important to making an informed decision about the best way to treat breast cancer. Discussing your treatment options in detail with your doctor is vital.

There are many common myths about breast cancer that can cause worry and make treatment decisions more difficult for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Debunking myths can lessen worries and help you make more informed treatment decisions.

For trusted and accurate breast cancer information, visit www. komen.org or call the breast care helpline at (877) GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636). Calls to the breast care helpline are answered by a trained and caring staff member Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. eastern time and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. pacific time. The helpline provides free, professional support services to anyone with breast cancer questions or concerns, including breast cancer survivors and their families. You can also email the breast care helpline at helpline@ komen.org.

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‘It is what it is,’ says breast cancer survivor May Lorah “The word cancer means something different to everyone,” May Lorah said. “For me it was breast cancer, and immediately I thought, ‘Wow, is this how I’m going to die?’

Both my parents passed away from cancer: my mom had stomach cancer and my dad had bladder cancer.”

Lorah’s journey began with a series of annoying hot flashes.

“I was getting about 15 a day,” she said, adding that it was starting to become unbearable. “In September 2013, my gynecologist said there was

a solution to these personal summers, Minivelle patches. I got a mammogram as well, and my provider said there was some dense tissue, but otherwise it looked good. I started using the patches and voila, two weeks later no hot flashes!”

Lorah said she felt normal, fabulous, even once she wasn’t screaming at my husband and kids anymore, who were used to fanning her with paper plates whenever a hot flash emerged. Life was good again.

“Then, in April 2014 I noticed a small lump in my left breast. Since my last mammogram results were good, I thought it must be a fibroid cyst, as I use to get them when I was on birth control pills. No biggie,” Lorah said. “A few months later, I had an appointment for a cardiac stress test with nuclear dye, due to my atrial fibrillation (which is controlled by medication). A week later I get a call from my cardiologist with the results, he said, ‘Your heart looks really good but I’m concerned about something I saw in the left breast. I would like you to get it checked out immediately.’”

Lorah thought the problem was the Fibroid cyst so she called her family doctor. The phone call was all it took to get an ultrasound ordered and general surgeon referral immediately.

“I had the ultrasound biopsy done on July 2, and got the results five days later over the phone. I’ll never forget that moment when he said it was cancer,” she said. “I hung up that phone and just started crying like a baby, my middle daughter looked at me and started crying with me. After a few minutes I looked at her and said now that we got this out of our system the fight begins.”

Lorah called her husband, and her oldest daughter who was at college.

“We cried a bit and prayed a lot, and she reminded me that I should

give my worries to Jesus,” Lorah said. “I called my sister, and then was my youngest daughter, who took it like a champ.”

After Lorah went to a visit with the general surgeon he told her that she was triple positive.

“I had absolutely no idea what that meant. He explained to me that there are 3 kinds of receptors they look for in breast cancer, one was estrogen, two was progesterone and three the ‘Her 2’ protein. I had them all and in that moment I realized I just wanted to talk to someone who knew what I was going through. I started with just telling one friend at a time and everyone was introducing me to a friend who was a cancer survivor. I could not believe how many women in this town had undergone this same challenge with different outcomes, and was even more surprised by how much they shared with me and encouraged me. I became friends with many women because of our shared struggle,” she said.

“I even got incredible advice from men who had wives affected with breast cancer. I was like a sponge that kept absorbing all the words of comfort and wisdom. I also turned to the internet. Yeah, I know they say too much information was scary, but not for me. Knowledge meant power, even if that knowledge wasn’t necessarily what I wanted to hear. I just wanted to be prepared for anything.”

In August Lorah had a Lymph node biopsy. The doctors took out the sentinel lymph node and two others. Two of those lymph nodes were negative and the sentinel had isolated cells, which means that eventually it would have passed on the cancer cells to the other lymph nodes.

“Now that I had all the cards on the table, it was time to choose my treatment game plan. Doctors gave me options, and I prayed about it and

Workers benefit as they grow old TEMECULA – We’ve all heard the notion that it’s best to keep busy as you grow older, but now a massive study conducted by the University of Miami offers proof, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Researchers studied data on more

than 83,000 seniors over a period of 14 years and found that those who were idle in retirement were not as healthy as those who worked to one degree or another. In fact, those with demanding jobs were among the healthiest.

The research report concluded

that: “Older adults who continue working tend to be much healthier across multiple health outcomes, but perhaps providing better workplace accommodations for older adults with functional limitations would allow more of them to join the ranks of their healthier peers.”

discussed it with my husband and family. Chemo, six sessions every three weeks, bilateral mastectomy for sure, and maybe radiation depending how everything went. One step at a type,” Lorah said.

Her chemo began on Sept. 2, and she remembers every chemo day vividly. Her husband went with her on the first session, and her sister went with her on the second.

“After that I thought I would rather do this by myself. I didn’t want to entertain anyone I just wanted to relax and distract myself with TV and phone games. So many friends wanted to help and visit once I was settled back at home, but I just wanted to be left alone, not because I was feeling sorry for myself but I just didn’t feel good. I’m one of those personalities that if I had someone with me I would have to entertain the whole time, so being alone was much more peaceful for me.,” she said.

In October 2014 some of Lorah’s friends started a team for the Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure in her name.

“Since I just had chemo that week I wasn’t able to make it, so they decided that that the name of the team should be ‘May, we be strong,’” she said. “I felt so honored that they would take the time out of their busy schedules. They made shirts, tutus, and signs. That was the day I realized how important Susan G. Komen Inland Empire was, not just for helping in raising funds to fight cancer, find a cure and raising awareness. For me it was about the love and the commitment that your family and friends have for you and the time they are willing to spend to show you.

Komen Inland Empire gave my loved ones the opportunity and the outlet to show me what I meant to them. That meant the world to me.”

As time went by and after every chemo session, all Lorah wanted to do was sleep. Everything tasted awful; even water was hard to drink.

She became dehydrated and had to go in for IV fluids two times a week.

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A strong body makes the mind strong American Counseling Association Special to Valley News It was in 1785 that Thomas Jefferson, long an advocate of keeping active and fit, wrote “A strong body makes the mind strong.” His preferred method for staying active was long walks, which gave way to horseback rides in his later years.

And while you may not have his Monticello estate in Virginia to stroll about, his advice regarding physical activity and good mental health is just as true today.

Recent studies have shown that exercise can directly affect a number of things related to good physical and mental health, even to the point of improving brain function.

University of Illinois exercise scientists reviewed more than 100 recent studies related to the effects of aerobic exercise and weight training on the human brain. Several studies found that exercise promotes the production of a protein that has been shown to stimulate the growth of neurons and enhance cognitive performance. Bigger biceps and a bigger brain seemed to be what they were finding.

And while most of us are aware that exercise can improve a number of health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis, it

may come as news that research has shown that exercise also produces significant psychological benefits, including help in fighting depression and anxiety.

Although experts don’t know exactly how regular physical activity helps ease depression, it appears that exercise helps release certain chemicals (like neurotransmitters, endorphins and endocannabinoids) that seem to lessen depression. Exercise also helps reduce certain immune system chemicals that have been shown to worsen depression.

Of course, you don’t have to be suffering from depression or anxiety to enjoy the benefits that regular exercise can bring. One clear benefit is how it can boost self-confidence. As you meet exercise goals and challenges you will begin to feel more confident.

Getting in shape can also help you feel better about your appearance.

Starting a regular exercise program can also be a distraction that helps take your mind off your worries. And, as you hit the Y, local gym or walking and jogging trails, it’s likely you’ll increase social interaction, another key to good mental health.

Yes, it does take some effort to get into a regular exercise program, but the physical and psychological benefits are many. And you don’t

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A second drive will be held at Sunridge Church, 42299 Winchester Road in Temecula on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 7 a.m. to noon. While supplies last, donors will receive a Chick-fil-A coupon.

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Temecula to Rancho Bernardo two to three times a week was pretty tiring, but at least the drive was beautiful,” she said. “I would feel horrible for two weeks and when I started being able to eat again it was time for another session, YUK!” Morah had her last chemo on Dec. 16 and she couldn’t believe how fast time had gone by.

“I got through Christmas and was still alive, thank the Lord. I was so grateful to have made it through and be alive for another day. I got through the worst part of chemo, and only had the nine more sessions of the easychemo, Herceptin,” she said.

In February of this year, Lorah decided to have a bilateral mastectomy.

She didn’t have to but she wanted to be safe now rather than sorry later.

“Mastectomy was so easy for me, especially since I had a fantastic doctor,” she said. “Three days later I was out having sushi, with my drains in of course but still. The result were great, the margins were negative. After having long talks with the radiation oncologist, surgeons, family, friends, and fellow survivors, I opted not to have radiation. I am now in the middle of my reconstruction and I feel great. My last Herceptin was Aug. 4 and the port came out after that.”

Lorah said the biggest piece of advice she can offer are, “Knowledge is power, so learn as much as you can about your cancer. Be positive. Don’t start second-guessing your decisions about treatment. Whatever decision you make, however, should be an informed one. Ask your provider questions, and ask them again and again until it is clear. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help.”

For Lorah, her cancer journey taught her “It is what it is.”

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SPORTS

HS Football: History making wins, overtime thrillers and crushing defeats surround Week 7 action

Demetric Felton (7) leads Great Oak to a 34-28 OT win over host Chaparral. Demetric ran for 217 yards on 30 carries and scored 5 TDs. David Canales photo

JP Raineri Sports Editor Three weeks remain in the regular season and though the focus of all teams in the area is still on the post-season, as it should be, unless some serious moves are made by some, the end of the season might not come soon enough.

During Week 7 the three remaining undefeated teams in the area, the Calvary Murrieta Warriors, The Linfield Lions and the Heritage Patriots fought off a barrage of attacks to keep their records intact, but Linfield, not only dominated their counterparts, they gave Western Christian nightmares that not even Elm Street would want in their 87-0 annihilation of the Fighting Lancers.

Southwestern League Other notable performances last week came out of the Southwestern League by Great Oak, who took out Chaparral in overtime and the Murrieta Mesa Rams, who stunned the Temecula Valley Golden Bears, winning 31-14, securing their sec-

ond league win in six seasons and their first ever at home. Read more about the game from Erik Thompson, who wrote the recap in this week’s sports section.

The Wolfpack traveled across town to take on Chaparral, in what now is being hailed as the game of the week, even though all eyes were set on the Nighthawks and Broncos, who were supposed to be battling it out across town in Murrieta. Instead it would be Great Oak and Chaparral going toe-to-toe in a back and forth scoring affair that ended tied at 28-28 when the clock ran out in the fourth quarter.

Great Oak’s UCLA committed RB, Demetric Felton, pounded the Puma defense all night on the ground, scoring every one of the Wolfpack’s five touchdowns in the 34-28 overtime win. While Felton ran for 221 yards on 30 carries, Chaparral’s offense was in the hands of senior quarterback Austin Reza, who had over 300 passing yards, connecting with targets like Lloyd Hightower (1 TD)

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Chaparral QB Austin Reza (10) completed 18 of 31 passes for 309 yards and 3 touchdowns but came out on the short end as the Pumas fell to Great Oak 34-28 in David Canales photo overtime.

Rams WR Austin Salcedo (7) helps create a running lane for QB Peyton Uhl (9), who makes a mad dash towards Alicia Salcedo photo the end zone in Murrieta Mesa’s history making win over Temecula valley in Week 7.

HS Cross Country: Great Oak sweeps second Southwestern League meet, Temecula Valley places in IE Challenge

Great Oak’s Jacob Korgan during this season’s second Southwestern League Cross Country meet on Oct. 14.

The Temecula Valley Girls Cross Country team, with their second place trophy at the Inland Empire Challenge on Oct. 17.

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Dean Fioresi Sportswriter Once again Great Oak Cross Country established their dominance over the rest of the Southwestern League teams, sweeping their second straight league meet on Oct. 14.

Just two weeks ago, the Great Oak boys cruised to a perfect score of 15 in the first Southwestern League meet, and they were close to a repeat performance, scoring

a match-leading 28, compared to Vista Murrieta’s 62. Great Oak senior Jacob Korgan led all runners in the three-mile course, with a 15:59.8 time.

Like the boys, the Great Oak girls led the way, scoring 42 points, followed closely by Vista Murrieta at 44. The only runner of the day to keep Great Oak from finishing in first was Vista’s Michaela Reynolds, who finished the three-mile run at 18:52.6.

There are just two weeks left

until the Southwestern League Cross Country Finals and it looks as if Great Oak could easily grab their third consecutive collective league title.

In other cross country news, the Temecula Valley Girls team finished in second place in the Inland Empire Challenge over this past weekend, thanks to strong performances from Olivia Rivera, who finished third overall with a 19:08.8 time and Emily O’Hara, who finished in fifth with a time of 19.33.4.

Vista Murrieta’s Michaela Reynolds takes first place during the girls three-mile run at the second Southwestern League Cross Country meet of the season.

Senior Golden Bear runner Emily O’Hara pictured here at the recent Southwestern League meet, finished in fifth with a time of 19.33.4 at the Inland Empire Challenge on Oct. 17.

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Education

Wildomar school celebrates Pink Day to raise cancer awareness

David A. Brown Middle School principal Karen Gaither show’s her support to those battling cancer during the school’s annual Pink Day.

ASB students at David A. Brown Middle School in Wildomar participated in the school’s annual Pink Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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[Right] Approximately 75 percent of the students at David A. Brown Middle School in Wildomar took part in Pink Day.

Connor Hopkins serves as a student ambassador

Catholic high school to open in Temecula

SIOUX CENTER – Connor Hopkins of Menifee is one of 32 student ambassadors for Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Hopkins is a junior majoring in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Sports Management.

Student ambassadors take a leadership positions for students on campus and are chosen by the Admissions Office because they demonstrate great leadership on campus already. They are extremely valuable to the recruitment process of future Dordt students.

The ambassadors provide a glimpse of the student life on Dordt’s campus

TEMECULA – Prayers for the opening of a high school in the Temecula Valley have been answered. After years of research and the recent completion of a feasibility study, the new St. Jeanne de Lestonnac High School is expected to open in 2017 on the same Avenida Lestonnac campus that houses the kindergarten through eighth-grade school, according to the Sisters of the Company of Mary, a religious community that has committed to build the school.

The closest Catholic high school to Southwest Riverside County is Notre Dame High School in Riverside.

“This will complete the picture, the dream we have always had of providing strong, faith-based education all the way through the high school years,” said Sister Ernestine Velarde, president of St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School. “It will be an exciting and challenging project and we know that we won’t be in it

by meeting prospective students when they arrive on campus, giving tours of the dorms and apartments the first night the students arrive, and making them feel like part of Dordt’s community from the start.

Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, is a comprehensive Christian college rooted in the Reformed tradition. U.S. News & World Report, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review all list Dordt on their best colleges’ lists. Dordt is home to approximately 1,400 students. To learn more about Dordt College, visit www.dordt.edu.

Anderson graduates from basic training SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler G. Anderson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare

principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Anderson earned distinction as an honor graduate and is the son of Tammy and Brad Anderson of Murrieta. He is a graduate of Vista Murrieta High School.

Earn Your Degree From a University Known for Excellence in Education Karina Quezada ’08, M.A.Ed. ’09 and ’11 School Psychologist Victor Elementary School District

ecula area and the high number of children in Catholic religious education classes were cited as positive data in support of building a new Catholic high school. With the decision to build the high school now made, the sisters will now focus on the design of the new campus and embark on a fundraising campaign.

The new high school would draw from the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore and Winchester as well as some communities in Northern San Diego County. It would also draw from many Catholic parishes including St. Catherine of Alexandria in Temecula, St. Martha in Murrieta, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta in Winchester, St. Frances of Rome in in Wildomar and St. Vincent Ferrer in Sun City.

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Two residents receive scholarships LA MIRADA –Two local residents, Aimee Sanchez from Murrieta and Megan Scharpen from Wildomar were recipients of Biola University’s President’s Scholarship.

Freshmen are eligible for the President’s Scholarship - $10,000 per year if upon entering the university they meet the requirements of the scholarship. Approximately eight percent of this year’s incoming class received this award.

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by ourselves. The community will be with us as they always have.”

A key supporter of the project is Bishop Gerald Barnes of the Diocese of San Bernardino, which includes the Temecula area.

“I give my full and formal support to this effort by the Sisters of the Company of Mary,” Bishop Barnes said. “They have a 20-year track record of providing the best in Catholic education to the Temecula area. Now, that will extend to those important and formative years in high school.”

The sisters plan to phase in the high school one grade at a time, beginning with a freshman class of about 70 students for the 20172018 year. A feasibility conducted

by Milwaukee-based Meitler conservatively estimated that the high school could have an enrollment of more than 400 students in six to seven years.

Projected growth in the schoolaged population in the greater Tem-

bination of their GPA and SAT, both math and English, scores.

According to Biola’s admissions department, the average recipient of the President’s Scholarship has a GPA of 3.91 and an SAT score, both math and English combined, of 1320.

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 to continue to receive the scholarship the following year.

Recipients of the President’s Scholarship were honored at a special reception on Oct. 23.

Biola University offers more than 145 academic programs in

six schools. A private Christian university located in Southern California on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties in the city of La Mirada, Biola has remained committed to its biblical foundation for more than 100 years. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Biola as one of the “Best National Universities” and for three years in a row as one of the country’s “Up and Coming” national universities. For more information, visit www.biola.edu or call (562) 777 - 4061.

Sabers presented to senior leaders in annual sword ceremony

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CARLSBAD – Since medieval times, sabers have served as a mark of authority, representing leadership and influence. Sabers are presented to Senior Cadet Leaders each year at the Sword Ceremony, representing formal recognition of those Cadets who have commissioned as officers in the Corps of Cadets.

Students are qualified to commission after successful completion of the Officer Candidate Course (OCC), a 6-week long course that

tests the students on leadership, discipline, ability to lead drill, and other skills needed to succeed within the Corps of Cadets.

Graduation from OCC is a significant accomplishment at Army and Navy Academy – one that allows Cadets to become officers within the Corps of Cadets. The Sword Ceremony is formal recognition of this great achievement.

Commissioning Cadets include Jamison Terry-Wilson of Lake Elsinore and Anthony Tucker of

Murrieta.

Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is a private notfor-profit institution that provides an academically robust, characterbased education for young men, grades 7 through 12. It is the only private boarding school in San Diego County and the only private military academy for high schoolage students in California and surrounding states.

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Reward Spree opens doors for indie video game designers, launches Indegogo campaign to fund project Kim Harris Managing Editor Local business owner and self proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” Gene Swank knows a good idea when he sees one and that’s why he launched a crowd funding campaign on Indegogo.com for Reward Spree, a Southern California based software startup, that aims to return balance in the industry.

“Originally myself, an individual named Wade Eyerly and David Dowling got together to start something totally different. It was a wireless company. We were going to offer free internet services to low income individuals,” Swank said. “As we were starting to build out the platforms, we needed a way to identify our customers so we developed and patented this gameafying data mining. Somehow in the process it evolved into a game.”

Swank said the reason they made the transition was because he was playing a video game with

his 8-year-old son one night that gathered coins allowing them to get a virtual pizza.

“I thought, “I really wish I could eat this pizza,’” Swank said. “Then I thought, ‘Wait a minute I could actually do this.’” Swank said he realized that he could create a system that would offer real, tangible prizes for video games.

Swank said that in 2014 the video game industry generated more than $22 billion in revenue, making it one of the most profitable sectors in the entertainment industry. While video games equal success for the larger game makers, competition is fierce, and the days of Indie developers creating a breakout hit are quickly fleeting.

“I researched it more and that is when I discovered the indie developers and how they are so underserved and how it is so hard for them to get noticed in this sea of titles that get released every year.”

According to Swank, developing a video game for a mobile platform

has never been easier, with great engines and tools readily available that drastically reduce development cost and time. However, with such a large number of titles being added to Apple, Android and Microsoft stores every day, it is becoming increasing more difficult for the lone developer to stand out without a significant marketing budget.

Enter Reward Spree, the revolutionary new platform promises a unique incentive to help game titles stand out in an overcrowded industry. With a motto that touts “No more lame prizes”, he said.

Reward Spree offers a point accrual system that allows for players to earn points then redeem those points for cool prizes.

“Think of it like a carnival game, almost like a Chucky Cheese or Dave and Busters for the digital world,” Swank explained. “You earn tokens for excelling during game play similar to the tickets that one may earn playing skee ball in a Chucky Cheese type establishment,

then cash in those tokens for real, tangible prizes, no gimmicks, just great rewards. It’s kind of our way to help set them apart as well.”

While the business model may resemble that of a carnival game, the rewards most definitely do not.

The complete list of prizes have yet to be released, but the company has promised in their crowd funding campaign that the rewards will include everything from free food and gift cards to great discounts and even complementary airfare.

Since the majority of the rewards are donated by corporate sponsors, the offerings will likely evolve and become more elaborate as the company gains traction. After launching, consumers will be able to download one of Reward Spree’s game titles from their relevant app store – or utilize the web version – and play the titles free of charge.

Reward Spree’s Indegogo campaign will help fund the testing of their proprietary platform and development of their first game

title “Hipster Hustle” which will be used as a testing ground for the new platform. After a swift market test, the company will begin taking applications from Indie developers that wish to incorporate the Reward Spree API in their games.

“By leveraging our unique rewards platform, game developers will be able to develop titles that drastically improve both engagement and retention, which are the key matrix to monetizing a freemium game,” said Swank. “A good game should be able to stand on its own two feet, but think of it like a poker game; it is always more fun if you are playing for keeps.

Creating a break out hit is next to impossible; we give you the tools to set your creation apart and in the sea of game titles.”

Reward Spree’s Indegogo campaign launched last week. To learn more about Reward Spree visit www.rewardspree.com. To donate to the cause visit http://igg.me/at/ rewardspree.

Local business hosts TVE2 startup companies Inviscid Vietnam Veteran speech Software, LLC. & RankedFame, Inc. celebrate success

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MURRIETA – Rod Fink, former Senior Corpsman attached to the Marine Battalion known as the “Walking Dead” during the Vietnam War, will be speaking at Mail Center and More, 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. in Murrieta on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 5p.m.

Fink will speak about some of the photos that he took during Vietnam and will share how he wanted to preserve his legacy for his family's future generations. Drinks and snacks will be served and there will be free raffle prizes. The public is welcome.

RCWD hires new general manager

TEMECULA – The city of Temecula is pleased to recognize successes of two technology startup companies at the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange recently completed the InSoCal Connect Springboard program and was chosen as a San Diego Venture Group’s 2015 Cool Company.

RankedFame, Inc. was selected to pitch at the Riverside Tech Coast Angels event, showcasing talented entrepreneurs looking for funding for their products and/or ideas.

Inviscid Software developed TotalABA, a cloud-based solution that automates the billing, scheduling, and clinical documentation for clinics that provide autism therapy, called Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) clinics. Their mission is to simplify the business side of running an ABA clinic, so that therapists can concentrate on helping children, not the paperwork.

Inviscid’s most recent accomplishments include completing the InSoCal Connect Springboard program and selected as a SDVG 2015 Cool Company. SDVG is a non-profit business association with a mission to support and promote the venture capital and start-up company eco-

TEMECULA – Rancho California Water District’s Board of Directors hired Jeffrey Armstrong as RCWD’s newest General Manager on Oct. 8.

Armstrong has worked for the district since 1988 serving as the Accounting Manager for 10 years, the Chief Financial Officer for seven years and was appointed Treasurer in April of 2010. In February, Armstrong was appointed Interim General Manager to lead the District during a difficult water supply year.

Prior to working for the district, Armstrong held various accounting positions in the private industry including a Fortune 100 company.

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long way since our inception at the beginning of 2015. Much of our trajectory is owed to the resources, connections, and networking gained through TVE2 are today without this invaluable startup incubator,” Mike Chapman, CEO of RankedFame, Inc. said.

TVE2 is the City of Temecula’s business incubator and regional resource center that fosters business growth and economic vitality for entrepreneurs. These programs provide their client companies with business support services and resources. Business incubators nurture the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them survive and grow during the starting up period, when they are most vulnerable.

These programs provide their client companies with business support services and resources.

For more info about TVE2, visit www.Tve2.org.

For more info about RankedFame, Inc., visit www.rankedfame.com.

For more information about Inviscid Software, LLC, visit www.inviscidsoftware.com.

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Military to civilian transition job search workshop at the Murrieta Public Library MURRIETA – Patricia Dorch, interview coach and author of “Military to Civilian Transition: Job Search Strategies, What Are Soft Skills?” and several other career transition books, will present an interview-strategy workshop on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in the

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InSoCal Connect’s Springboard program is designed to help promising young companies by offering mentorship and investor connections to help them to grow to their full potential.

“TVE2 really embodies the concept of an incubator for us. We have soaked up knowledge from mentors, community speakers, vendors, and of course, other entrepreneurs, and used it all to transform ourselves from a fragile startup into a strong and growing company with big plans for the future,” Inviscid Software CEO Mark Adams said.

RankedFame, Inc. is a video sharing platform for aspiring talent to gain exposure and recognition on a local and national level. RankedFame’s platform brings a new dynamic connection between users and local and national companies through local community support and sponsorships. They have been selected through a competitive application process to “Pitch the Angels” in Riverside, an opportunity to present RankedFame to angel investors.

“Feels great, very exciting to be one of the few that gets to pitch at TCA. RankedFame has come a

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California State University, Long Beach and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands.

“On behalf of the entire board, I am confident that Jeff will provide positive leadership for RCWD. He is an innovative administrator with the knowledge and expertise to facilitate and coordinate District operations and successfully represent RCWD’s policies, programs and services with member districts, community groups, support organizations, and government agencies,” RCWD Board President John Hoagland said.

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library’s Community Room.

The workshop will focus on how to promote military knowledge and transferable skills in the civilian market. It is designed to help military candidates communicate their strengths and a strategy to overcome their weaknesses during an interview.

This event is free and open to the public. The Murrieta Public Library is located at 8 Town Square (Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street). For more information call (951) 304-BOOK (2665) or visit the library’s web page at www.murrietalibrary.info.

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • October 23, 2015

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Record Oval Nationals purse gets bigger with addition of $10,000 PERRIS – On June 3, Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian announced that the 20th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals Presented

by All Coast Construction would carry a record purse of more than $120,000. That record did not stand for long as Tuesday Kazarian announced that more money has been added to the already whopping swag.

The jump in the purse is $10,000 dollars and it brings the total to a new record $130,510. The extra money will be added to the paychecks of the drivers finishing second and third.

“Mike Grosswendt from All Coast Construction called me on Monday morning and said that he wanted to add more money to the purse,” Kazarian said. “He is adding an extra $5,000 for second place and an extra $5,000 for third in the Saturday night main event. That means the driver who finishes second on Saturday will now take home $15,000 and the third place driver will pocket $10,000. Previously second place was to pay $10,000 and third place was going to get $5,000. With the additions and the winner getting $25,000, a total of $50,000 will be paid for the first three spots. Mike’s addition to the purse is great news not only for the drivers, but for the fans as well.”

“Mike has a very successful construction business and he had been working on a massive project that has taken up most of his time for the last year,” Kazarian said with a nod. “However, he just finished that project and he is now going full throttle to help make the Oval Nationals bigger and better than ever. In addition to upping the prize money for second and third, he has some other ideas for this year’s Oval Nationals that we are announcing in

the upcoming week. He has more passion than anyone I know for sprint car racing and he is a massive asset to the sport and Perris Auto Speedway.”

Grosswendt decided to add the extra dough to the purse at the urging of a good friend.

“I got the idea from Jon Stanbrough,” Grosswendt said. “We are friends and go out to dinner when he is out here to race. I like to talk to him and listen to what he has to say. He has been after me to get the prize money up for second and third. I am taking his advice and we are going to do that this year.”

The 20th edition of America’s most prestigious traditional sprint car race will take place on the famous Riverside County clay oval on Nov. 12, 13 and 14. All three nights of intense racing action will be full-points paying races for the USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series.’ In addition, there will be a practice session that will be free for fans in the grandstands on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Teams wishing to enter the historic running of the 20th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals Presented

by All Coast Construction can download the entry blank online at http://perrisautospeedway.com/ forms/15ovalform.html.

Advanced tickets for the Oval Nationals are on sale now at http://pas.tix.com/Schedule. aspx?OrgNum=7. Fans can also buy tickets by calling (800)-595-4849.

Camping on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds will be available for the Oval Nationals for $25 per night beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Tailgating is encouraged in the spectator parking lot as well.

©The Twentieth Annual 2015 Budweiser Oval Nationals "Presented by All Coast Construction" PAYOUT

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Perris Auto Speedway expands night of destruction for 2016 PERRIS – Fresh off the most successful season of the popular Night of Destruction at Perris Auto Speedway, promoter Don Kazarian has announced that he is expanding the schedule for the popular show in 2016. In addition, Kazarian has indicated that he hopes to add a new class to the show.

“Both participants and fans have been after us to expand the Night of Destruction schedule,” the longtime promoter said. “The field of competitors keeps on growing with every show so we are going to add a sixth Night of Destruction to our regular schedule in 2016.”

One of the things Kazarian is working on is the addition of another class for the Night of Destruction. Several options are available and he is studying video and analyzing what would be best the most fun for the fans and the competitors. For the past few years the show has consisted of Democross, Figure 8 Races, a Figure 8 Trailer race and Specta-

tor Racing.

“We have a lot of great options to add to the show,” Kazarian said. “We will be making an announcement soon and fans and competitors will be excited about what we add. We may also make a tweak or two to the current show to make it even more exciting than it already is.”

The popular Riverside County clay oval first held Night of Destruction five seasons ago and the first night about 10 or 12 competitors showed up. At last week’s final Democross of the year during the Southern California Fair, 34 cars showed up for that class alone.

“When we staged our first Night of Destruction, so few cars showed up that it scared me,” Kazarian said with a laugh. “I had no idea how we were going to put on a show with all of those classes and so few cars. I was afraid the crowd would hate it, but it was the exact opposite. They loved it! Since that time the field has grown and so has the size of the

crowd. I cannot wait for the first Night of Destruction in 2016.”

The new dates and the new class will be announced when the 2016 schedule is released sometime in November or early December.

Advance tickets for all events at The PAS are available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 595-4849 or online at http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=7.

For more information on the PAS call (951) 940-0134.

Camping is available for $25 per night for all PAS events. The campground opens at noon the day before each event. Tailgating in the spectator parking lot will begin at 1 p.m. for all PAS events as well.

Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2015 season. AA Lynco Painting, All Coast Construction, All Seasons Tree Repair, Amsoil, Archibald’s Restaurants, Ayers Hotel and Spa, BlueLine Rentals, Budweiser, California Budget Finance, CamGuard, Champion Towing, City of Per-

ris, Perris Com Ecco, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Drop Zone, Edelbrock, Engine Pro, Harry’s Café, HD Industries, Hoosier Tires, Horizon Solar, K&N Engineering, Livingwaters Hospice, Luke’s Transmission, Moon Nursery, Paul Oil Company, Pepsi-

Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Pizza Factory, Red Lion Inns and Suites, Robert Dempster, Scott Sales, Shaver Racing Engines, Sherwin-Williams, Stassines Cross, Square H, Swedish Speed, Trench Shoring, US Foods and Valley News.

A packed house gets ready for a Night of Destruction action at Perris Auto Speedway during the 2015 season.

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When was the last time you saw an accident involving a car and a boat? It happens every time Perris Auto Speedway hosts the popular Night of Destruction.

2015 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule October 24 November 11 November 13 November 14 November 25 November 26

PASSCAR Champions Night – Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks and CDCRA Dwarf Cars Oval Nationals Practice Nov. 12 20th annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/ CRA Sprint Cars 20th annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/ CRA Sprint Cars Turkey Night Grand Prix Practice Agajanian Promotions and Oval Entertainment, LLC presents the 75th Running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix - USAC National and Western States Midgets

NOTE – THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

October 23, 2015 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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HS Boys Water Polo: Chaparral takes rivalry game 16-10 Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The Chaparral Pumas and Temecula Valley Golden Bears faced off in yet another rivalry game earlier this month, with the Pumas emerging victorious.

Despite a strong effort from TV goalie Garrett Silvers, the Pumas, led by an onslaught of shots and scores from senior and Academic All-American Jack Donnelly, cruised to a 16-10 win.

Chaparral will finish their season on 10/20 against Murrieta Mesa, while Temecula Valley will do the same against Vista Murrieta. Playoffs will begin shortly after. Follow all the action with the Valley News.

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FOOTBALL from page D-1 and Michael Onyemaobi, as he scored twice, hauling in over 100 yards receiving. Austin smith added the other score for the Puma’s, rushing for 60 yards on four carries.

Ryan Boehm came up huge for the Wolfpack defense, picking up 4 sacks and 8 total tackles on the night, while junior Trevor Greib had 12 total tackles for the Pumas.

With the score tied at 28 at the end of regulation, Chaparral had high hopes, which fell flat when Reza got sacked on the first down of overtime making it hard to overcome Great Oak, who would take over on downs, handing the ball four consecutive times to Felton, as he powered the ball to the end zone to clinch the win.

In what was supposed to be the game of the night, which aired on Fox Sports West, Vista Murrieta welcomed league leading passer, freshman Quarterback, Hank Bachmeier (1,751 yards) and his Nighthawks to their home field.

The game would not be all it was cracked up to be as the Broncos extended their Southwestern League winning streak to 32 consecutive games, defeating Murrieta Valley 35-7.

The annual football game between Murrieta Valley and Vista Murrieta High School is dedicated to the memory of a fallen Nighthawk alumnus, Eric McMillan, who was a leader on the field and in the community. Eric graduated in 2003 from Murrieta Valley High School, where he was an exceptional football player and leader.

He went on to play cornerback at the University of Idaho, starting as a freshman. His life came to abrupt end on Sept. 19, 2004, when he was shot and murdered in his Idaho apartment following a football game.

The Eric McMillan Legacy Award is presented to a student athlete from each school during halftime, which exemplifies the standards and qualities that McMillan set and represented. This year the awards went to Alex Fewell of Murrieta Valley and Jalen Russell from the Broncos.

Led by a pumped up Russell, the Bronco defense held the high powered Murrieta Valley offense to just a single touchdown, which came in the third quarter when Bachmeier found Marquis Spiker in the end zone. All in all on the night, the freshman was sacked five times and only completed 14 of his 35 passes for a total of 162 yards, which was completely out of the norm for the rookie QB, who has been averaging over 250 passing yards a game.

Alongside Russell, seniors Kevin Atkins and Dwayne Johnson led the Broncos defense against MV. Atkins had two sacks and Defensive backs, Johnson and Russell, helped shut down the Murrieta Valley air assault.

Kyle Williams ran for 163 yards and scored twice in the game while sophomore RB, Khalil Shakir along with Cole Dubots each scored a touchdown, adding to the Broncos 355 yards of rushing during the game.

The Nighthawks (5-2, 1-1) will be home to play Chaparral (3-4, 1-1) this week, the Broncos (6-1, 2-0) will face Murrieta Mesa (3-4, 1-1) and Temecula Valley will seek their first win of league on the road against Great Oak (3-4, 1-1). All games begin at 7 p.m.

Sunbelt League If anyone is going to try to take out the mighty Heritage Patriots this season, it has to happen soon.

The next two opponents for the Patriots are also undefeated in league so far as well and might be able to give the Sunbelt powerhouse some

Jack Donnelly (3) shoots at the Bears goal in the Pumas 16-10 win earlier this month.

competition. Last week Heritage welcomed the Perris Panthers in to their house, and despite a valiant performance by league passing leader, Carlevon Manuel, who is approaching 2,000 yards on the season going into Week 8, the Panthers were no match, dropping their second straight league game and fourth overall of the season, 49-14. Jalen Glover (146 rushing yards, 3 TDs) and Aleva Hifo (over 100 total yards, 2 TDs) were Offensive Players of the Game, while Quentin Asberry and Tyler Baca were named Defensive Players of the Game.

The Patriots, like the Vista Murrieta Broncos, have now won 32 straight league games and play this week against Temescal Canyon.

The Titans come into the Sunbelt game with a 3-4 record. In their last game, Temescal Canyon overwhelmed Lakeside, 51-0.

The final SVL game last week took place between Elsinore and Paloma Valley. The Wildcat offense mauled the Tigers for almost 500 yards, scoring twice on the ground and four times in the air in their 42-7 Week 7 win. Sophomore QB, Chance Nolan completed 9 of his 11 passes for 188 yards, while senior Demarco Prewitt rushed for over 100 yards, scoring Paloma Valley’s two rushing TDs and caught four passes for 80 yards, scoring another TDs via the air.

The Wildcats will travel to take on the Perris Panthers this week, and Lakeside will be home against Elsinore. Game times are set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.

Ambassador League Making it their shutout of the season, domination was the theme for last week’s No. 1 ranked team in the CIF-SS Northwest Division as the Linfield Lions trounced the Western Christian Fighting Knights, 87-0.

Linfield put up 42 points in the first quarter and another 28 in the second to take a 70 point lead in to halftime.

Junior QB, Clay Manville, had 263 passing yards and threw 5 touchdown passes, two to Isaiah Pate and one each to Simeon Burns, Brian Agapito and Lorenzo Burns.

Lorenzo Burns also did a little quarterbacking of his own, connecting with Travis Lau for a score as well.

Zac Archer rushed for 98 yards and scored 3 TDs on the ground.

Freshman Alex Ruiz was also given the ball in the attack, adding 99 rushing yards, scoring two TDs on the night. The Lions all-league kicker Michael Brown was 12 for 12 in PAT’s and also nailed a 57yard field goal. Greg Holt led the defense with a QB sack and 9 total tackles.

The Lions will take to the road this week to play Notre Dame at Riverside City College. All eyes will be on this game as both teams come into the bout undefeated on the season. The winner will take

Temecula Valley goal keeper Garret Silvers blocks a shot from Matthew Ressler photos Chaparral.

league loss to Lucerne Valley.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Wayne Simons (9) of Cornerstone Christian makes a tackle while Andy McAvoy (55) waits in the flat during the Crusaders 68-6 loss in Week 7.

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full control of the Ambassador League, guaranteeing them a spot in the post-season. Game time is 7 p.m.

loss to Excelsior Charter in Week 6 with a home conference game vs. Sherman Indians (0-6, 0-1) on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

South Valley League Rancho Christian bounced back last week after being beat in Week 6 by Calvary Murrieta, picking up their first league win, taking out the Nuview Bridge Knights, 49-8.

Sophomore QB, Carter Treadway, connected for scores with Evan Pruitt and Malosi Napoleon, who also scored a rushing TD, while Colton Bulger and Jesse Roman also helped lift the Eagles with scores on the ground as well. Roman collected 121 total yards on the night, while Rancho Christian’s female kicker, Emma Baker, was successful on all seven of her PATs. The Warriors put on another stellar show in Week 7, crushing the CMI Rough Riders 56-0. Calvary Murrieta collected 514 total yards during a night that saw junior QB, Adam Schwab, throw for 144 yards on 20 attempts, completing 11 passes, two for scores to Tate Tyler and Joseph Zamora, while Schwab also ran two TDs into the end zone for the Warriors. Senior QB Angel Vega had a rough night for CMI, throwing 4 interceptions, two of which went right into the arms of Schwab who also starts on defense.

Senior Chris Ramirez led the Calvary Murrieta defense with 10 total tackles and kicker/wide receiver, Brayden Campos was successful on all 8 of his PAT’s. League leading rusher Micah Roth had a TD with 7 carries for 71 yards.

In other Week 7 SVL action, Santa Rosa Academy bettered their record to 1-1 in league after beating Temecula Prep 24-8. The Rancho Christian Eagles (4-3, 1-1) will face Temecula Prep (0-5, 0-2) at home this week, the Nuview Bridge Knights (4-3, 1-1) will travel to Calvary Murrieta (7-0, 2-0) and CMI (2-5, 1-1) will face Santa Rosa (3-4, 1-1) at TCHS. Game times are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23.

8-Man Leagues Agape The California Lutheran CHawks lost 42-36 in last Saturday’s non-league challenge with the host Calvary Chapel Grizzlies from Downey. The C-Hawks now sport a 4-3 record and will take the field next when they travel to Hesperia Christian (4-2) on Friday, Oct. 23.

California Lutheran will meet a Patriots team coming off a 58-36

Freelance League The Hamilton Bobcats (3-4) had a bye last week and will try to bounce back from a heartbreaking

Freelance The Cornerstone Christian Crusaders had a rough go against the Desert Chapel Eagles, losing by a final score of 68-6 in last Friday’s non-league outing. The lone score for the Crusaders came from a rushing TD by senior RB, Wayne Simons.

With the loss, Cornerstone Christian moves to 5-3 on the season.

The Crusaders travel to Calvary Baptist of La Verne to confront the Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Cougars go into the outing with a record of 2-5. Calvary Baptist won 66-0 in their recent non-league outing against Riverside Christian.

Game time is 6 p.m. **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 Pearl, Susanne O’Hara, Ed Faith, Shane Gibson, Amanda Schwarzer, Rob Davis, Matthew Ressler, Paul Bandong, Alicia Salcedo and Erik Thompson.

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HS Football: Ram’s win 31-14; take out Temecula Valley in historic win

Senior Kicker, Mateo Thompson, booted a 50-yard Field Goal in the Ram’s historic, first ever league win at home, defeating Temecula Valley 31-14 in Week 7.

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early 7-0 lead. Uhl continued to run throughout the evening. He finished with 113 yards on 11 carries with two rushing touchdowns.

The multi-functional Uhl threw for 136 yards completing 10 of 15 attempts and started the game at defensive cornerback where he had a few tackles and a knocked down a pass, but he had his 5-game streak of multi-touchdown throws broken.

Senior running back and 2-year captain, McKinley Ross, put in his usual workmanlike effort. He powered his way to 91 yards on 16 attempts and a 6-yard, second period score. Ross and Uhl accounted for 204 of the Rams 206 yards on the ground. Sophomore RB, Kai Thompson, sliced his way for a two-yard score in the fourth quarter on his only carry.

The Rams were efficient on offense scoring on five of their seven drives. They punted once and were

On senior night, it was in fact the Murrieta Mesa Rams seniors that led the way to the school’s first home league victory, 31-14, over Temecula Valley in Week 7.

The poised Rams played a fairly clean game committing zero turnovers (one fumble they recovered) allowing zero sacks and tackles for a loss, with no dropped passes and committing only a handful of penalties. They outplayed the Bears in all three stages of the game.

Senior quarterback and 2-year captain, Peyton Uhl, set the offensive tone early with two runs on their opening drive. The first was an 18-yard zone read around his left side, then a 39-yard run up the middle running through a perspective tackler on his way to the end zone. The Rams took an

On Senior Night, the Murrieta Mesa seniors, pictured here with head coach Justin Schaeffer, helped take out Temecula Valley 31-14, in their history making, first ever league win at home during Week 7 action.

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denied a first down on a fake punt in Bear’s territory.

Senior kicker and punter and 2-year captain Mateo Thompson completed the scoring for the Rams. He booted a 50-yard field goal to effectively clinch the victory with 3:08 left in the fourth quarter. He converted all four PATs and averaged 62+ yards on his six kickoffs.

The fine senior play extended to the defensive side of the ball as well. Senior cornerback Maxwell Scott intercepted the Bears twice, had a pass deflection, and 8 unassisted tackles, most in the open field. Senior safety and team captain Kyle Ward also had 3 pass break-ups and was involved in 14 tackles.

The Bears were able to move the ball on offense, with methodical drives, but came up empty on three of them. Temecula Valley was able

to break through for a TD midway through the second period when senior QB Vincent Bowes strolled past the collapsing Rams defense and beyond the goal line from 1-yard to cap a 14-play, 68-yard drive. It tied the score 7-7.

Junior Golden Bear QB, Shayne Oberhuber, led a fourth quarter TD drive to add some fight to the game as junior RB, Olita (Lika) Palmer, wearing number 31 from the end of the first quarter (instead of his usual number 2,) maneuvered his way 12 yards through the Rams defenders to cut the lead to 28-14 with a little more than seven minutes left to play. Palmer ended with 33 rushes for 155 yards but his 4.7 yards/carry average was less than half of his season’s 9.6 yards/ carry average. His longest run was 14 yards.

Temecula Valley’s junior WR, Zak Simon, caught six passes for 68

yards, including a 38-yard screen, and added 18 yards rushing on 5 carries.

The Rams have conceded 30 or more points in 25 of 27 Southwestern league games and lost all 25. In their two conference wins, both against Temecula Valley, they allowed 17 and 14 points.

Temecula Valley (4-3 overall, 0-2 in league) will try to regroup as they travel to Great Oak (3-4, 1-1) looking for their first league win this week.

Murrieta Mesa (4-3, 1-1) will take on perennial league authority Vista Murrieta at Vista, trying to find a way into the CIF playoffs.

Game times are 7 p.m.

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HS Girls Volleyball: Great Oak remains undefeated as league action heats up

Vista Murrieta’s Maddie Nunley (4) and Baylie Pearson (13) go up for the block in last week’s loss to the Chaparral Pumas. Matthew Ressler photo

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by being ranked first in the Division 1AA polls, climbing three spots from last week.

On the other side of town and a city over, Murrieta Valley hosted the Chaparral Pumas, who were looking for their first league win of the season after being outmatched by both local powerhouses last week, Great Oak and Temecula Valley. The Nighthawks jumped out early on the Pumas taking the first set 25-20, but Chaparral showed some fight taking the second set 25-21, evening the score at one-a-piece. Murrieta Valley bounced back and took the third set 25-19, then finished off the Pumas in the fourth and final set, 25-19 again.

With the win Murrieta Valley (15-8, 3-1) moved into a three way tie for second place in the Southwestern League, while Chaparral (9-10, 1-3) had found themselves in last place after the Nighthawk defeat.

Down the street, Vista Murrieta (13-9, 2-2) hosted Murrieta Mesa and though freshmen Kali Uhl

Despite a recent loss that came at the hands of Torrey Pines, which happened during tournament play at the Asics California Challenge two weekends ago, the Great Oak varsity girls volleyball team was back to normal last week, continuing their flawless league run. The Wolfpack stayed the course on Tuesday, Oct. 13, when they welcomed the very hungry Golden Bears into their house.

Temecula Valley, with their now 21-5 overall record, was 2-0 in league coming into the match-up, having already taken out the struggling Chaparral Pumas, 3-0, as well as the Murrieta Mesa Rams, 3-0. The stage was set for a showdown, but Great Oak (15-1, 4-0) prevailed taking the match in three straight sets, 25-12, 25-12 and 25-19. The Wolfpack girls also finally got their just dues this week from the CIF-SS Results for puzzle on page B-6 1

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Peyton McBride goes up for a kill against the Nighthawks in last week’s league action at Temecula Valley.

Annette Saenz photo

shined for the Rams, her effort was not enough in the 3-0 loss to the Broncos. Uhl had 13 kills for Murrieta Mesa and got some great help from junior Leimomi Arscott, who had 6 kills of her own.

Murrieta Mesa (12-11, 0-4) headed to Great Oak on Thursday, Oct. 15, while Chaparral welcomed Vista Murrieta to their courts. On the same day, Temecula Valley played host to Murrieta Valley.

Chaparral looked good as they won their first Southwestern League game in a four set victory over the Broncos, 26-24, 26-28, 25-21, 2523. Liz Pulver led the way for the Pumas with 19 kills, while Julianne

Lindsey Schell (9) goes up for a kill in the Golden Bears 3-1 loss to Murrieta Valley on Oct. 15.

Nussbaum and Alyson Moriarity each had 10. Karli Koza battled in the back court with 20 digs for Chaparral.

The Nighthawks took sole possession of second place in the standings with a 4-set victory over the Golden Bears, wining 25-12, 17-25, 25-19 and 25-19. Senior McKenna Miller led the Nighthawks with 25 kills.

Savannah Hilde and Desiree Sukhov added 10 kills apiece, while Faith Woodward battled with 15 digs for Murrieta. For the Golden Bears, Peyton McBride led with 11 kills.

The defending Southwestern League Champions cruised to a 3-set victory over Murrieta Mesa winning

Annette Saenz photo

in straight sets 25-11, 25-17, 25-18.

Great Oak’s Myla Marshall had 14 kills and Maddie Wendel added 11 for the Wolfpack. Samantha Rice came up with 17 digs and Aubrea Bandfield finished the matches with 27 assists for Great Oak. All teams will wrap up their first round of league games early this week and then will begin their second round to wrap up the season, starting with the “Pink Out” games that will take place on Oct. 22 for all teams.

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SoCal Nationals seeking youth players for upcoming baseball season JP Raineri Sports Editor The SoCal Nationals Scout Program, which was established to showcase the baseball talent of all ages in the Southern California area, will be holding an upcoming free tryout at the Linfield Christian High School varsity baseball field on Sunday, Nov. 22.

“We currently have high school and collegiate level programs and are excited to offer our program to players that are 10u through 14u ages. This age group program will be for developing pre-high school age players with the proper fundamental

and mechanical skills necessary for each level of baseball,” said Eric Willis, head of correspondence for the local chapter of the Washington Nationals and SoCal Nationals Scout Programs.

The program will be a developmental and hands on training program that will prepare each player physically, mentally and emotionally to play at the highest level through many clinics and events including regional and national tournament competitions. Our teams get showcased to high school and college coaches that evaluate the players to help them in their growth as a player.

“Our coaches are former profes-

sional and/or collegiate players along with current and former high school coaches,” added Willis.

To sign up, players must go to the website, www.socalnationals. com, go to Juniors Program, click the appropriate age group, fill out and accept the waiver. Once players are signed up, parents or guardians will receive information regarding the tryout times and format. There will be a Parent meeting the day of the tryouts to explain the details of the program. For more information contact Dave Dexheimer, Director of Baseball Operations for the SoCal Nationals Scout Program, via email at davedex@verizon.net.

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Sports

Lakers fall to Raptors 105-97 in exhibition game close to home Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The Lakers continued their preseason games with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on Thursday, Oct. 8, where the Lakers fell 105-97.

It was the Lakers third straight loss of the preseason, bringing their total record to 2-4.

As Head Coach Byron Scott continues to mull what his starting rotation will look like, four different players scored double-digit points; Julius Randle (17), Jordan Clarkson (11), Kobe Bryant (16) and formerRaptor Lou Williams (19).

The Lakers trailed for the entirety of the game, thanks in large to a strong performance from Raptors’ point guard Kyle Lowry, who led all scorers with 25 points.

With the start of the official season less than two weeks away, the Lakers are expected to solidify their roster soon. Their next game will be on Oct. 19 at the Staples Center against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant (24) turns towards the baseline against Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry (7) in NBA pre-season action at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, on Oct. 8.

Laker’s acquisition Roy Hibbard (17 gold) defends in the low post against Raptor Center Jonas Valanciunas (17 red) on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Andrez Imaging

HS Girls Tennis: Murrieta Valley continues league dominance Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The Murrieta Valley Girls Tennis team (15-2) was handed their first league loss since 2007 two weeks ago and since then they’ve bounced back in a huge way, hoping to solidify yet another Southwestern League Title.

Coming off such a meaningful loss is never easy, but the Lady Nighthawks are making it look that way. Since their defeat, they are 4-0, including a dominant 14-4 victory over Temecula Valley, the team that beat them a week prior.

Senior Jovana Kuljanin has been on a tear, going undefeated in singles play, with a 9-0 record in their last three matches against Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta and TV. Along with Kuljanin, the doubles team of Kelsey Lajom and Ashley Nishimoto have looked dominant as well, going 6-0 in their last two matches.

With just three games left in league play, Murrieta Valley looks to keep this heightened play up as finals approach. Their next match will be against the Chaparral Pumas on Oct.20.

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Senior Jovana Kuljanin has a 9-0 record in the Nighthawks last three matches against Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta and Temecula Valley.

The No.1 doubles team of Kelsey Lajom and Ashley Nishimoto have looked dominant going 6-0 in their last two JP Raineri photos matches.