Bluewater Renewable Energy LLC is touting a solution for cleaning up Lake Elsinore, filling it with more high-quality water and stabilizing the electrical grid through their newly refashioned 500 megawatt hydroelectric renewable energy project and battery storage facility, in a recent interview with Valley News.
Current and past students, staff and administrators gathered at Park Hill Elementary School in San Jacinto for a 30-year anniversary Jubilee, Oct. 14. The celebration also served as a kickoff for the school’s annual Harvest Festival where students and their family members took part in many carnival-style games and activities.
Parents are demanding more security at Lake Elsinore schools as Riverside County sheriff’s officials said that a 15- year-old boy arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act on a child was in the parking lot of the same school on two other occasions.
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Tony Ault Staff Writer
Menifee’s successes in its economy, infrastructure development and quality of life in the past year was spurred on by the service and work of its residents, claimed Mayor Bill Zimmerman at the Thursday, Oct. 20, State of City address.
Zimmerman, honoring many local nonprofits at the morning address at the Fairfield Inn, led the “Power Thru Service” theme proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Dean Deines. Attending were several hundred sponsoring Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce members, business owners, nonprofit representatives, service club members, city and county and state officials and many others.
Many city employees and commissioners, including City Manager Armando Villa, department
Anderson, recognized for being the oldest female competitor at age 93, earned four gold medals for track and field events.
Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District hosted its 37th annual Oldlympics Friday, Sept. 16, through Monday, Oct. 3, which culminated in an awards banquet Tuesday, Oct. 4, where athletes received gold, silver and bronze medals for their performances in the games held throughout the San Jacinto Valley.
There were 14 sporting categories available for those 50 and older to choose from with swimming and track and field offering many different events. Broken down by age divisions, there were 530 participants with 101-year-old Walter Brooks as the oldest male athlete who earned a gold medal for bowling with a score of 632, one that bested some other men in much younger age groups. Natica
“It’s been a really great turnout this year. Our track and field events always have the most attending,” Keri Price, supervisor with ValleyWide Recreation and chair for the Oldlympics, said.
Bernie Wold of Menifee was competing for his fifth year, always in the track and field events, which were held at the Hemet High School Stadium’s all-weather track. He was a runner in high school and enjoys the opportunity to continue competing. He said the participants encouraged each other and he had a lot of fun. Wold earned 9 gold and one silver medal for his efforts in the 60-64 age division. Aside from all the running
The City of Murrieta has long prided itself on its support for those who are serving and who have served in the nation’s armed forces. It is with pride that the City celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Veterans Day Parade. Join the City of Murrieta on Friday, Nov. 11, for a patriotic celebration throughout downtown Murrieta. At 10 a.m., the event will kick off with the singing of the national an them and, hopefully, a military fly over. The parade will then start on Washington Avenue and conclude at Town Square Park, 11 Town Square, with the Murrieta Rotary’s Field of Honor. This year, the City is excited to feature all three Mur
rieta high school marching bands and JROTC groups, in addition to other schools in the region, in the parade. The parade will be kicked off by this year’s grand marshal, Congressman Darrell Issa.
Selected by Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram, Grand Marshal Issa represents California’s 50th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Originally from Ohio, Issa enlisted in the U.S. Army as a senior in high school. Through his military service, he received an ROTC scholarship and graduated with a degree in business from Siena Heights University in Michigan. After graduation, Issa was com
missioned as an Army officer and obtained the rank of captain. He completed his active-duty military service in 1980 and entered the private sector. He has been recog nized as an entrepreneur and holds 37 patents.
Ingram said, “This event is woven into the fabric of our community and showcases how patriotic Murrieta is. For 20 years, our residents have come together on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate those who have served in the military. This event exempli fies the support Murrieta residents have for our military and I am honored to select this year’s grand marshal, Congressman Darrell
Issa. The Field of Honor, orga nized by the Rotary Club of Mur rieta, will feature more than 2,000 full-sized American flags honoring both local and national heroes. The City of Murrieta is proud to spon sor the Field of Honor and support the majestic and moving display of flags honoring those who have served and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
The Field of Honor will be dis played at Town Square Park from Saturday, Nov. 5, until Sunday, Nov. 13. For more information about the Field of Honor, please visit the Murrieta Rotary Club’s website.
The City is proud to show grati
tude to our very own hometown heroes and thank all the men and women who have fought for this nation’s freedom. We invite the community to join us and line the streets with patriotism as we unite for our veterans. If your group, business or organization would like to participate in the parade, please visit tinyurl.com/ VeteranParade.
Have questions about the parade or participating? Please contact the City’s Community Events Coor dinator Laura Frasso at 951-4616110 or LFrasso@MurrietaCA. gov
MENIFEE – The Menifee Po lice Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the num ber of serious injuries and deaths on roads.
“We are pleased to partner with the Office of Traffic Safety to re duce the rising number of injuries caused by traffic collisions,” Me nifee Police Chief Ed Varso said.
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heads and city workers were present to hear Zimmerman ap plaud their work verbally and on video as well. He had some of the Menifee Police and Fire officers stand to be recognized for making the City Of Menifee one of the safest in the state.
Deines took to the podium to say, “What truly makes Menifee a community is neighbor serving neighbor and the volunteers who help our community and serve our community through our clubs, support groups and those nonprofit organizations. Menifee is empow ered through service to others..”
With that, a video recognizing
“We want our community mem bers to feel safe driving, walking, and bicycling on our roadways. Being able to put more officers on the street to complete this mission is a step toward keeping Menifee safe.”
The grant will provide addition al programs and resources, includ ing DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers; high visibility
all the city’s nonprofit and service clubs that he said “makes Menifee better” was shown.
Zimmerman followed the video saying all those nonprofits and clubs are what make the commu nity. “We call these community partners,” Zimmerman said. He said that spirit came from the pioneers of Menifee who set that spirit. “They wanted to make this a better place.”
The mayor recognized many of the city’s homeowners asso ciations offering numerous social events that bring the community together and show the spirit of community that exists. He then reviewed all the facilities and ac tivities that have grown up in the
distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in vio lation of California’s hands-free cell phone law and enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
It will provide for enforcement operations focused on top viola tions that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or
city since its incorporation in 1962, including the formation of its own police department.
He particularly pointed out that Menifee has 35% in its restricted reserve funds, far above 20% most other cities with the same popula tion have. The city, he said, has also paid all its required retirement and pension benefits each year, “and that’s rare.” He said this year the city’s budget is $129 million compared with only $20 million when first incorporated.
He noted the city has provided 2,000 new business license appli cations this year with unemploy ment down to 3.65%. Menifee housing developments are still rising as well and increasing busi
red-light running and improper turning or lane changes along with community presentations on traf fic safety issues such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speed ing, bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The grant will provide for col laborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies and officer training and/or recertifica tion: Standard Field Sobriety Test, Advanced Roadside Impaired
ness development continues its upward climb.
From that, Zimmerman brought up a video describing all the things that have been done economi cally that continue to improve the city’s economic growth. Each of the city council members on the video described what has been going on in their districts, each one showing continuing economic growth from new shopping centers to numerous new restaurants and other businesses. In addition to the restaurants, the new sports stadium at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Me nifee Valley campus and its underconstruction STEM building was praised by Councilmember Lesa Sobek in her district.
Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Expert. The grant program will run through Septem ber 2023.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Submitted by Menifee Police Department.
A new restaurant in Menifee, the Savage Chef Bar and Grill located at 30145 Antelope Road in Menifee, was spotlighted to ward the end of the address. Its award-winning chefs presented a delicious meatloaf treat for all the guests.
Concluding the video was a comedic take off in the day of City Manager Villa that had a little slap stick comedy with Councilmember Dean Dienes included that left the audience laughing.
Closing the Menifee State of the city was Chamber committee chair Vicky Carpenter, who thanked all who attended the event at the Fairfield Inn on Civic Center Drive in downtown Menifee.
MENIFEE – The grand opening of Menifee’s Gale Webb, KidsR-#1, Action Sports Park is set for Saturday, Nov. 5, at noon. The new park is located at 26533 Craig Avenue in Menifee.
The Gale Webb, Kids-R-#1, Ac tion Sports Park is the largest park of its kind in southern California featuring bike trails with over 30 obstacles for different skill levels including a bicycle playground and a 22,000-square-foot pump track.
“This new action sports park in Menifee is unlike anything else in California,” District 2 Coun cilmember Matt Liesemeyer said.
“We are excited for the community to enjoy this new, record-setting amenity in our city.”
This grand opening celebration will include sponsor booths with
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ging, Council member Steve Ma nos was skydiving and Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Johnson was in her RV at Launch Pointe to do some camping. After gathering them all to the city hall conference room, Sheridan shared a film where he appeared alongside Gene Kelly in a segment of the 1952 film “Sing ing in the Rain” but with Lake Elsinore streets and entities as backdrops. To commemorate the occasion, each attendee received a gift umbrella, courtesy of the Lansing Companies.
“John Hess did absolutely ex ceptional work on the videos, espe cially the opening video,” Sheridan said. “I am very appreciative of his work!”
The city council’s goal for 2022 has been to implement the new Film LE initiative, giving Holly wood film industry professionals an opportunity to use the city’s many diverse locations for movie and television productions and print advertisements.
“Of course, Lake Elsinore has a long history of hosting production companies looking for locations to use. They come for our historic buildings, picturesque lake and our proximity to Los Angeles and the Hollywood community,” Sheridan said. “In fact, Intel, TMobile, Red Bull and Pepsi have all used the city of Lake Elsinore in their productions, and just this year alone, we had eight projects produced here.”
He said that given its history, it seemed appropriate to try and enhance the city’s desirability to Hollywood and at his request, the city council created a new subcom mittee called Film LE.
“The subcommittee is comprised of myself, Council member Manos, a representative from the LE Valley Chamber of Commerce and city staff from the City Manager’s Of fice and Community Services De partment,” Sheridan said. “Again, our goal is to promote economic development and tourism by en ticing film industry professionals to produce projects here in Lake Elsinore. We believe Film LE will elevate the city as a destination for all types of productions. Stay tuned. And who knows, maybe you can be in a movie or televi sion program produced right here in Lake Elsinore.”
Along with many other draws in the city, its ballpark, Diamond Stadium, continues to be a worldclass community asset that attracts
giveaways, food vendors, a spe cial meet and greet with industry professionals and free Kona Ice for the first 500 guests in line.
Event highlights will include Gale Webb dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting, industry exhi bition entertainment and sponsor showcase and giveaways.
The park is named for Gale Webb, a long time Menifee resi dent who inspires and encour ages youth through her nonprofit organization, Kids-R-#1. Gale overcame many adversities with poise and persistence. Following a parachute accident, doctors told her that she would never walk again. Gale proved them wrong and has made a grand impact in the action sports industry from BMX to Motocross and has been a mentor for children of all ages.
visitors from all over Southern California for its sports and enter tainment events.
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In fact, this year, Diamond Stadium won Baseball Digest’s Best Single-A Ballpark Poll for the second time in three seasons,” the mayor said. “In addition to that, Diamond Stadium is also the home of the 2022 California League Champions, the Lake El sinore Storm!”
Sheridan considers all the ac complishments of the past year to be the result of great teamwork on the part of city council, staff and those who work and/or live in the community. He thanked all the people who make up the growing, diverse population and call Lake Elsinore home, whether they are business owners, public safety providers, friends, family and/or Dream Extremers.
Another one of Sheridan’s key priorities this year was helping to expand the city’s communication efforts within the community.
“To that end, last December, we launched a revised Monday Minute video series. Each week, in about one minute, we covered a topic of interest such as an upcoming event or a program,” he said. “So far this year, we have completed 35 episodes of the Monday Minute.”
Another way to connect with the community was the implementa tion of monthly one-hour Town H alls in collaboration with the LE Valley Chamber of Commerce called B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Breakfast) and B.Y.O.D (Bring Your Own Dinner) with the mayor, where residents were invited to share their ideas and discuss any thing related to Lake Elsinore.
“As mentioned, the reason that we are in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore for our State of the City is because we have focused on this unique and beautiful part of our city all year. We wanted to put a spotlight on it but we’re doing more,” Sheridan said. “To ensure our Downtown area thrives and our business owners are sup ported, this year we revived the Downtown Merchants Association, also known as the DMA, to help us achieve the goal of creating a vibrant, 18-hour downtown. The partnership with DMA has been vital for attracting more people to Main Street for shopping and dining, as well as for events like Mornings on Main, a weekly farmers market on Sundays and the ‘Feet on the Street’ Classic Car Shows.”
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“Over the last 40 years, KidsR-#1 has reached millions of kids with a unique combination of posi tive messaging and action sports demonstrations,” Webb said. “I am honored that the city of Menifee is naming this new action sports park after me and my organization.”
Sponsors of the grand opening event will include Vans, Former BMX Pro Eddie Fiola, Cahuilla Creek MX Park, Rad Designs 1986, Langston Motorsports, As terisk, FOX, Imagine It Graphics, Stasi Cycles, Troy Lee Designs and PowerFlex.
For more information, contact the Community Services Depart ment at http://cityofmenifee.us/ specialevents, email community services@cityofmenifee.us or call 951-723-3880.
Submitted by city of Menifee.
nomic development, Sheridan up dated the public on several aspects that are helping to contribute to a healthy economy
“Ultimately, it is our people that make our area of the world so exceptional,” he said. “It is borne out in the numbers, especially when considering the growth we have experienced over the last 10 years. According to the 2020 Cen sus, the City of Lake Elsinore was the second-fastes t growing city in California. Today, over 72,000 residents call Lake Elsinore home. This growth has led to an incred ibly diverse community and a de sire for more services, businesses and opportunities.”
He pointed out that as popula tion numbers increase, attracting inves tments to the community is crucial. He said 95 new busi nesses were welcomed this past year including Craft Brewing and Kitchen, Chipotle, The Mad Axer, Never Better Frozen Yogurt, Emilio’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Sherwin-Williams, Felic ity’s Collection, Rocket Chevron and many others. They provide numerous dining and service op tions for residents and visitors.
“One of the things that has always drawn new residents to our city are the excellent schools within the Lake Elsinore Unified School District,” Sheridan said. “LEUSD is the largest employer in the city, with nearly 2,500 em ployees, 40% of who also live in our community. Our teachers help our students excel in class, which, in turn, helps them reach their full potential for whatever they may choose to do after graduation.”
He explained that as the commu nity expands it is important to plan for the housing needs of existing and future residents and said the city is planning for a 60% increase in population by 2045. By contrast, the countywide population is only expected to increase by 36%.
“Given this, it is of the utmost importance that we work with our private sector business partners to plan so we can offer options for every family, lifestyle and budget, whether it be a single-family house, townhomes or condominiums,” Sheridan said. “Since 2010, the city has added 4,975 single-family units and 611 multi-family units. An additional 18,945 units are ac commodated by already approved development projects and specific plans. Development projects un derway include Alberhill Ranch, Terracina, Rosetta, Nichols Ranch, Running Deer Estates, Ridgeline at Westridge, Tessera Estates and the Lakeside Residential Project.”
He said the city remains focused on ensuring adequate infrastructure
to provide needed services to the growing community and has made it a priority to improve roads, walk ways, facilities and other necessary framework. Significant regional transportation projects have been completed with others underway for area freeway interchanges, which serve as gateways to Lake Elsinore.
“We have also focused on facil ity improvements,” Sheridan said. “To help serve our community better, this year we completed the Lake Community Center Reha bilitation Project. For over 30 years, the center has offered sports, recreational classes, senior activi ties and after-school programs to thousands of residents. But, as you can imagine, after more than 30 years, the building required some upgrades.”
Over the past several months, the 8,000 square-foot building was updated to include an inviting lobby for visitors, expanded office and storage space, energy efficient lights and windows, ADA im provements and an improved dance room with a state-of-the-art floor, ballet bars, mirrors and viewing windows for parents. More is still planned, including a commercial grade kitchen near the gymnasium for rentals and recreational cook ing classes.
“This amenity repres ents our commitment to growing a vibrant and active city, an aspiration of our Dream Extreme 2040 plan,” Sheridan said.
Addressing the city’s namesake, the mayor noted that in September, a long-term project was launched to focus on improving the lake’s water quality and health, which has historically faced unique chal lenges as the largest natural fresh water lake in Southern California.
“As stated in the Dream Extreme 2040 plan, protecting, enhancing and celebrating the lake is critical to our city’s health,” Sheridan said.
Knowing public safety is at the forefront of many residents’ minds, the mayor assured everyone that it is also a priority for himself and his colleagues on the city council. In March, a new piece of emergency equipment was rolled out. The Medic Squad is housed at Station No. 10 in the downtown area and has greatly enhanced services for residents.
“Thanks to Measure Z funding, the City of Lake Elsinore has been able to hire new public safety per sonnel to protect our community, including an additional Commu nity Service Officer to assist with the Homeless Team, along with the two Community Patrol Deputies,” Sheridan said. “Additionally, last winter we expanded our dedicated special enforcement team to in
clude a new Community Behav ioral Assessment Team at our Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, who can provide rapid response and emer gency on-site risk assessments to individuals experiencing a crisis in an effort to prevent adverse outcomes.”
CBAT’s presence strengthens the relationship and sense of unity between the community and the Sheriff’s Department, as well as helps educate and provide aware ness to the community on mental health and available resources, he added. Their work with the Social Work Action Group as well as Code Enforcement led to Lake Elsinore having one of the highest reductions in its homeless popula tion according to the 2022 PointIn-Time Count, in comparison to surrounding cities.
With a spotlight to the future, Sheridan said the city adopted a $63.5 million budget for the 20222023 fiscal year, which includes several key projects that focus on the future needs of the growing city. He said the city is commit ted to reflecting the community’s priorities in the budget and seeks to keep Lake Elsinore safe, clean and well maintained to keep prop erty values trending upwards. To ensure this can be done, this year, General Fund reserves were raised from 17.5% to 20%.
The city also adopted a $501.74 million five-year Capital Improve ment Plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the largest invest ment in Lake Elsinore’s history. Of that, more than $88 million is programmed for this fiscal year alone. Projects include 37 circula tion projects, 13 facility projects, 7 infrastructure projects and 19 park projects.
“To help us plan for the future, this year the city council approved the financing for a new city hall. This coming year, we are expected to break ground on a new 35,000 square foot, three-story facil ity right there in the place of our current city hall,” Sheridan said. “The facility is necessary to meet the current and expected growth of the city while also meeting the expectation of service excellence to the public.”
After thanking those who attend ed the Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore event, Sheridan encour aged everyone to visit some of the Main Street shops and restaurants before heading home.
“As I outlined, I can report that the state of our city is strong!” he said as the strains of Petula Clark’s “Downtown” began to play over the loudspeakers.
For more information, www. lake-elsinore.org and www.lakeelsinore.org/DreamExtreme2040.
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Although it was a challenge to find parking and there were dark looming clouds above, more than 1,000 residents attended Wildomar’s Fall Family Fun Fair, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare System, on Saturday, Oct. 22.
More than 80 kiosks lining Wildomar’s Marna O’Brien Park and a lighted stage awaited the visitors including their Halloween dressed children. The kiosks included several from Southwest Healthcare Wildomar and Murrieta hospitals offering free flu shots to all by qualified healthcare professionals.
But more than the medical attention offered was a night of promised fun with everything from a Las Vegas marionette show, musical bands on stage, pony rides around the ballfield and handfuls of candy and treats for the children. Information booths and dozens of vendors displaying their goods and resources at the growing fair.
Wildomar Mayor Ben Bonoit, at the festival with a food treat in hand, recognizing that the event was initially Southwest Healthcare’s Health Fair for residents, said, “We’ve got great stuff here. We have many, many food vendors
here and so many from Wildomar. This is great.” He said the city saw this as major event for the residents each year.
Brian Conners, director of marketing for Southwest Healthcare, at the flu shot booth said, “The idea is we want, as a hospital system, Rancho Springs (Murrieta) and Inland Valley (Medical Center in Wildomar) to give back to our community in the form of a health care fair. We wanted it to be with something fun so our families could come out and enjoy themselves. But, we want to display our services and what we offer as a hospital system. We are offering free flu shots and all our departments are here to answer any questions. We learned a long time ago that people aren’t excited as strictly a health fair.”
He said the Fall Family Fun Fair, as it is now named, is “a great time for everyone and we are very excited to be here.”
Despite the heavy clouds above threatening rain and the cooler temperatures, Wildomar residents were having fun taking advantage of the free flu shots and variety of foods and entertainment offered at the park.
Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.
To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line.
Now-Oct. 31 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday to Sunday; Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, 39925 Calle Contento in Temecula, opens for its 26th season to Oct. 31. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, pig races, petting zoo and mini-train rides, while children enjoy playing on a giant mound of hay. Entrance fees are $2 on weekdays and $3 on weekends. Children under 2 are free. Additional charges apply for some attractions. For more information, visit http://www.peltzerfarms. com. No dogs allowed.
Oct. 28 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. The free family friendly Halloween Carnival will take place simultaneously at Town Square Park and Sam Hicks Monument Park in Temecula.
Oct. 29 – 4:30-7 p.m. Attend Trunk or Treat with booths sponsored by city of Murrieta employees to take place at Town Square Park. Attend a showing of “Ghostbusters” at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact 951304-7275.
Oct. 28-30 11 a.m.Halloween Festival and Marketplace at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Ten major amusement rides, midway games, inflatables, a zombie blaster experience and a pumpkin patch with decorating activities. Safe trickor-treating for youngsters 12 and under in the vendor marketplace everyday, and a kids’ costume contest happening Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Prizes.Kevin Johnson, world famous ventriloquist and Temecula resident, will perform Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Shows are free to the public along with all other entertainment happening throughout the threeday event. High school performances and dancing.
Admission is free. Parking is $20 per vehicle. Visit https:// stormhalloweenfestival.com for complete details.
Oct. 29 – 4-8 p.m. Menifee Day of the Dead event. A family friendly free event with live entertainment, food and craft vendors at Menifee Central Park, 30269 Civic Plaza Dr.
Nov. 5 – Noon. Grand Opening of the Gale Webb, Kids-R#1 Action Sports Park at 256533 Craig Ave., Menifee. Bike trails with 30 obstacles for different skills including a bicycle playground. Many BMX sponsors. Giveaways, food vendors and a meet and greet with participating industry professionals.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Oct. 29 - 7-10 p.m. Grammy Award winner Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band performing a Fundraiser Concert for the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation Educational Memorial.at the Temecula Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Event hosted by the Holocaust Remembrance
Foundation of the Valley to raise the necessary funds for a Holocaust Educational Memorial in Murrieta’s Town Square. Tickets are $50-$100 and are available online at bit.ly/ggbigphatband.
Nov. 1 - 1 p.m. Lake Elsinore Historical Society will present “The Beginning of the Ortega Highway” linking Orange and Riverside counties at 183 N. Main Street, off Heald St. in Lake Elsinore.
Nov. 5 - 5-9 p.m. STAT Horse
Sanctuary presents its Fall Festival fundraiser at 31530 Scott Road, Menifee. Food, drinks, live entertainment, jumpers. A $20 entry fee includes one drink, one food item and one raffle ticket. Information at STAThorsesanctuary.org or call 951-733-3000.
Nov. 8 - 1:30 p.m. Sage Society of Hemet will present Kevin Pearson, Eastern Municipal Water District’s Public Affairs Officer, who will speak on the status of California’s drought and EMWD’s plans. Held at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave., Hemet. For more information call 951-238-8569.
Nov. 11 – 10 a.m. Veterans Day Celebration in Menifee at Central Park, 30628 Civic Center Drive, Menifee. Art essay contest, flyover, speakers, resources booth.
Contact Menifee Community Services Department to submit artwork. 951-723- 3880.
Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. Veteran’s Day Field of Honor 19th annual Parade to honor those who have served in the armed forces in Town Square Park, Murrieta, at Ivy and Washington. Turns on B St. and ends at Town Square Park where more that 2,000 full-sized American flags will be flying in honor of those who served. Free to spectators. Flags on display beginning Nov. 5. To register to be in the parade, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/ veteranparade. Murrieta Rotary Club event.
Nov. 11 – 5 a.m. Jump for Valor Veteran’s Day Weekend Boogie. Support our servicemen and women in a jump with J4V Crew at Skydive Perris, 2091 Goetz Road, Perris.
Nov. 11 – 10-11 a.m. Veterans Day celebration at Gibbel Park, Kirby St. and Florida Ave. in Hemet. Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. Other patriotic activities. Flags flying.
ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall. To apply for signature and other special events, contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-6726777, or online at businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.us.
ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.
ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays
from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard, Sun City.
ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 for help.
ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.
ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is admitted free. No dogs allowed.
ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.
ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed.
Now to Nov. 2 – 5:30 to 7 p.m. A no-cost parenting series is offered every Wednesday through Nov. 2
at Oak Grove Center as therapists offer presentations teaching parents practical skills for navigating difficult behaviors paired with an open discussion with other parents who are facing similar challenges. Video conferencing and limited inperson spots are available. RSVP is required for both. Contact Sara Mestas to register at 951-6775599, ext. 2255, or email saram@ oakgrovecenter.org
Now to Nov. 5 - Dorland Arts Colony calls on artists to submit up to 3 pieces of art, framed and labeled on back and ready to hang for show and sale between Nov. 12 and Jan. 7. Must be a current member of Dorland. To participate in the show, send an email to reenierin@gmail.com with title/ medium/price.
Nov. 2 – 6-8 p.m. Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated will host the U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa at a meet and greet at RJ’S Sizzlin’ Steer, 41401 Kalmia St., Murrieta. $35 includes an appetizer, buffet and cash bar. RSVP at rsvp@tvrwf. Limited to 48 seats. Hurry.
Now to Oct. 30 – 7-10 p.m. Hallows Eve Inc. presents the Undead Circus second annual Haunted Maze and Carnival at Launch Pointe, 32040 Riverside Drive in Lake Elsinore. Tickets are $25 to $45. Parking is free. For more information, visit https:// www.haunting.net/events/undeadcircus.
Oct. 27 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Temecula Law Resource Center will be hosting a Free Legal Aid Clinic with volunteer attorneys from a wide array of legal specialties. Patrons will be able to speak to an attorney during a 20-minute consultation and receive free legal advice. The areas of law represented will be family law, bankruptcy law, property law, immigraiton law and criminal law. The clinic will take place at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd., in Community Rooms A and B. Space is limited and appointments are required. Call the Temecula Law Resource Center at 951-693-8902 to make an appointment.
ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@gmail.com or join the meeting.
ONGOING– Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow
Scandinavians. Call 951-3091597 or 951-849-1690 for more information.
ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MWCBizBriefing The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.
ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at http:// www.city of menifee.us.
ONGOING – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.
ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings call 925-321-0170 or visit http:// www.foodaddicts.org.
ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.
ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.
ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.
TEMECULA ─ Temecula will host the annual Patriotic Salute to Veterans Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in front of Temecula’s Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. The free Veterans Day Concert will be open to the community to honor all service members. A free boxed meal will be provided from 5-6 p.m. in Town Square Park to the first 300 patrons in line.
Bring friends, family and lawn chairs with some warm blankets to enjoy a fantastic concert under the stars in Temecula. This event will include comments from city dignitaries, the presentation of military banners to recognize active military personnel from the
city’s Military Banner Program, and a live performance by the orchestra.
The highlight of the Veterans Day celebration is the 90-minute, professional concert, A Patriotic Salute to Veterans, performed by the Temecula Valley Symphony conducted by John Mario and Zun-Hin Woo. Musical selections will include a program full of patriotic melodies, selections from various action films and American favorites.
“The city of Temecula recognizes the personal sacrifices made by service members,” Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn said. “Out of gratitude for their dedication to our
country, we take pride in publicly honoring our veterans. This annual celebration celebrates all service people and their families, who bravely serve our nation. We invite the community to come experience this unique patriotic gathering, show your deep appreciation, and honor our veterans – The Temecula Way.”
Stay tuned for more city Community Services information, events and updates by following @TemeculaParksAndRec on social media and by visiting http:// TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD.
Submitted by city of Temecula.
MURRIETA – Murrieta Firefighters Association announces the third annual Murrieta Hilltop Festival 2022 Friday, Nov. 4, from 5-10 p.m. at Heritage Hill in Murrieta.
The Hilltop Festival will include local breweries, wineries, food from Pete’s Firehouse BBQ and New Life Culinary Creations. This year will feature performances by Los Angeles cover band Wayward Sons who will be playing their
nostalgic-fueled, power-chord packed rock show featuring the greatest songs of the 80s. The event will be kicked off by local favorite Nate Penland.
The association will announce the recipient of the Dean Hale Spirit Award, which will be presented to an MFA member who displays the characteristics of firefighter Dean Hale who always put others first and did what was best for the whole organization.
The MFA Benevolent Fund is a nonprofit organization that supports firefighters and/or their families in time of tragedy. The Murrieta Firefighters Benevolent Fund will assist with their needs. All proceeds of the festival will be donated to Murrieta Firefighters Association Benevolent Fund. Purchase tickets at https://hilltopfestival2022.planningpod.com/.
Submitted by Murrieta Firefighters Association.
LAKE ELSINORE – Lake Elsinore nonprofit Studio 395 is collaborating with the city of Lake Elsinore and The Downtown Mer chants Association to present Dia de los Muertos 2022 Saturday, Oct. 29. From 2-8 p.m., two blocks of historic Main Street Lake Elsinore will be closed to traffic and transformed into a vibrant celebration with performers, local artists and artisans and food vendors.
“This will be a wonderful outlet for these people and organizations to interact with the community and share their talent,” Rebecca Esquibel, CEO of Studio 395, said.
The performance stage will be set up at the intersection of Main Street and Graham Avenue. All afternoon, various local music and dance groups will entertain attendees, including Corona Ballet Folklorico, Sal y Isela Con Los Salerosos, Ballet Folklorico of Lake Elsinore, The School of Rock House Band and Mariachi Fiesta Internacional de Alex Diaz. Visitors can bring camp chairs to enjoy the performances.
There will be some opportunities for the public to get into the spirit of the event. First, they may participate in the Altar Contest, which goes to the heart of Dia de los Muertos. The altar, or ofrenda, is often decorated imaginatively and colorfully, with flowers, mementos and reminders; it is an “offering,” a means of honoring, remembering and respecting individuals, families or groups, military, first responders and others.
For $10, participants in the contest will be assigned a 10 foot by 10 foot area on Main Street to set up their altars. The judging catego ries are Most Traditional and Most Creative. Contact Janice Garcia at janice.garcia@mcflysthriftstore. com to reserve a spot.
Festival goers may also come dressed in their best Dia de los Muertos attire, with the iconic skull face paint and lavish dress or suit that hearkens back to the original Catrin, or “dandy” first
imagined by Mexican artist and printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada around 1910 in his work “La Calavera Catrina.” With the image, an etching of a skeleton in a large, plumed European hat, he wanted to remind his contemporaries that in death, people are all the same, but in life, what makes them unique is their cultural heritage, which they should embrace.
In the spirit of celebrating that heritage, Studio 395 is hosting a costume contest. To enter just check in at the Cultural Center between 2-5 p.m. at the Studio 395 table. Announcements for winners
of Best Costume for Adult Male and Female and Child Male and Female will occur at the Main Stage at 6 p.m. Contestants will need to provide their name and a cell phone number.
Studio 395 staff and volunteers have spent the summer preparing for this event, building two 18-foot Catrinas, sewing their festive and flowing gowns, fashioning giant papier-mâché skulls, amassing marigolds and mosaics and decorations for photo spots.
Dia de los Muertos has been a signature event for Studio 395 from the beginning. Promoting arts
and culture has always been the primary aim of the Lake Elsinore nonprofit, and this event was a perfect way to combine both with a spirit of community gathering and celebration.
“For some reason, the crazy Irish woman thought it was impor tant to celebrate this day in Lake Elsinore,” Rebecca Esquibel said
with a laugh, referring to Grace Sandlin, a Studio 395 founder who died in 2020.
The event is not only a way of honoring her memory, but honoring the spirit of celebration and understanding that builds up and sustains a community.
Submitted by Studio 395.
A touch of fall with threats of rain and cold wind only enhanced Menifee’s annual Fall Festival at the Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee Valley campus with hundreds of costumed children and their parents showing up on Saturday, Oct. 22.
It was a celebration of the fall harvest and Halloween and in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Menifee. Families who brought a donation for the local domestic violence shelter allowed their children entrance to the Children’s Fun Zone at the festival.
The fair events brought not only a contest for those dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes for babies, teens and adults, but their pets as well. Winners of the pets and children in various age catego ries won trophies for their efforts. The costumes ranged from teddy bears to furious dinosaurs and favorite super heroes. A wave of a wand or a gruesome growl from
the children brought a handful of delicious candy.
Adding to the Halloween and harvest celebration were pumpkin and scarecrow decorating booths and a favorite taste of autumn delicacies. Even more delightful were dances and skits performed by local children and adult talents on the main stage.
Dozens of kiosks covered the college parking lot with sales of everything from scented candles, serapes and artwork to costumes. Food trucks and coffee outlets kept the crowds fed and warm. Information booths from local ser vice organizations, Menifee city, Riverside County and nonprofits were abundant. The Menifee Community Emergency Response Team and local hospitals offered lessons in CPR and First Aid.
Menifee Fire and Police dis played their cars and engines used in local law enforcement and fire responses and answered many questions from the residents. Police officers rode around on their bicycles assuring the crowds of their safety.
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley NewsDowntown Hemet will be the site of the first Día de los Muertos community-wide celebration from 4-8 p.m., Nov. 4. Residents are invited to gather at North Harvard Street for food and craft vendors, music, face-painting and numer ous vehicles from local lowrider car clubs. There will also be an altar display, so guests are invited to bring a picture, candle or be longing of a loved one.
Mayor Malcolm Lilienthal said the city is sponsoring the event by shutting North Harvard Street down so the event can be held safely.
“This is a cultural event which falls under the city’s strategic plan for community engagement,” he said. “It is a way to have an event that promotes more community involvement. Plans for next year are to create a budget for more events that bring the community together while promoting unity.”
Lilienthal reached out to Sonia
Lamas, CEO of the nonprofit Lamas Housing Project, to produce the event that is a cultural tradition in the Hispanic community. He knew Lamas would be a strong organizer and approached her about taking on that role.
“This is a community event in collaboration with the City of Hemet,” Lamas said. “This project was designed to bring a life celebration to a Mexican tradition in honor of the dead and expanding that tradition among our valley. Allowing a day designed to cel ebrate those that we have lost due to COVID, disease and unexpected death. This is the first one but Lamas Housing Project plans to make this one of its signature events to continue year after year.”
She said major sponsors are the City of Hemet and Memorial Funeral Services with other support coming from Solo Wrap, Unite the Valley Project, Florezco Counseling, Valley Restart, Los Mareados, Interstate Steel, MSJC, Budology, Golden Village Palms RV Luxury Park, Black Voices of The Valley,
Hernandez Jumper and other individuals in the community.
“El Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, most clearly captures the possibility of embracing the dead,” Lamas explained. “Though the day is celebrated in several countries in Latin America, it has been most elaborated in Mexico. Having this event was an opportunity for our community to honor those that have made it home.”
Lamas has lived in Hemet for the past 20 years and she was happy to produce this project for other residents of the San Jacinto Valley.
“In the past I have had to travel outside of the area to celebrate our custom tradition,” she said. “When the mayor asked if I would do this event I was honored and accepted the challenge on short notice. I also expressed, ‘If you want me to do this, you have to let me run with it’ and Mayor Lilienthal said, ‘go for it.’”
For vendor information, please call 951-390-9200.
The 29th annual Autumn El egance, a wine and food tasting experience, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto.
Autumn Elegance is a fund
raiser for the Hemet-San Jacinto Exchange Club and Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation.
Tastings will be offered from 14 restaurants and local wineries. Au tumn Elegance is a semi-formal, 21-and-older event that is spon
sored by the Soboba Foundation. The cost is $50 per person. Proceeds benefit community charities and youth sports scholarships. Information and tickets, 951-6658261 or friendsofvalleywide.org.
Bluewater Renewable Energy LLC is touting a solution for cleaning up Lake Elsinore, filling it with more high-quality water and stabilizing the electrical grid through their newly refashioned 500 megawatt hydroelectric renewable energy project and battery storage facility, in a recent interview with Valley News.
Paul Anderson, vice president of sustainability at Bluewater, said he is also committed to maximizing local benefits of the project and working with the community to make it the best project possible.
Anderson has a master’s degree in aquatic ecosystems. He explained the differences between the new Bluewater project in Lake Elsinore and the previous Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage project, a hydroelectric power plant project which failed in 2021.
Major changes seen Bluewater has since taken over the project and, after receiving input from the community and U.S. Forest Service, has made major changes to the plan which they hope will be accepted by the community this time around and the Forest Service, he said.
Like its predecessor LEAPS, Bluewater is a pumped hydro storage project. It is designed to respond to the need for reliable, sustainable, renewable electricity to support California’s emissions reduction plan; however, there have been major changes to the design.
Unlike previous project iterations, the high-voltage power lines will be
eliminated. Bluewater Renewable Energy Storage does not require 32 miles of 500-kilovolt overhead power lines; instead it will use an 8.5-mile, 230 kilovolt interconnection that can be buried, through an urban route along the outskirts of Lake Elsinore. The power will no longer be shared with San Diego Gas & Electric. It will connect with Southern California Edison, Anderson said.
The changes outside the lake have been significant, according to Anderson.
Power lines buried
“We listened to the concerns of the residents relating to aesthetics, high-voltage lines over their neighborhoods and fire danger,” Anderson said. “The whole transmission side has been changed, as originally they had 32 miles of 500 kilovolt, high voltage transmission lines, going through the Cleveland National Forest. Upon meeting with the national forest, they understood that the configuration of the project wasn’t a problem, rather the transmission lines. The main concern with high voltage power lines is how susceptible they are to fires, especially when it is dry. The Bluewater team is determined to have the transmission lines underground.”
The upper reservoir will also receive additional storage, so that surplus water from precipitation or flooding can be stored and used for future periods of potentially extreme drought.
The timeframe for the project, however, is dependent on other agencies, as the Bluewater team aims to get their licensing in place by the beginning of 2025, ac-
cording to Anderson. A multiyear construction period will follow, and conclude in the year 2030. The tunneling process and underground infrastructure will take up a majority of that time.
The Bluewater Renewable Energy Storage Project is designed to store 500 megawatts of capacity for at least 10 hours of duration. According to Anderson, it will allow their team to store renewable energy at midday when energy is most plentiful and discharge it in the evening when demand nears or exceeds full capacity and wind and solar produce less. It is enough capacity to power 400,000 homes or to charge 125,000 car batteries concurrently.
According to the Bluewater project literature, it will also mitigate the risk of blackouts through providing 500 megawatts of power to the SCE grid. It is designed to provide blackstart capability, which can restore an electrical power station without external electric power, should any blackout occur.
Long term storage
Anderson said Bluewater is the most promising large-scale, longduration energy storage option for Southern California and will add needed support to help achieve California’s renewable energy commitments of 100% renewable power by 2045.
Pumped storage hydroelectric facilities store energy in the form of water in an upper reservoir, pumped underground from a reservoir at a lower elevation. In this case, Lake Elsinore provides the needed reservoir space. During periods of high electricity demand, power is gener-
Water is pumped from Lake Elsinore to the upper reservoir using renewable off-peak power. During times of high demand, water is released through turbines to generate power The circulation oxygenates the lake water and underground infrastructure minimizes local disruption and sound.
ated by releasing the stored water through underground turbines in the same manner as a conventional hydropower station. The turbines will be located hundreds of feet underground.
During periods of low demand, the upper reservoir is recharged, refilled with water, using low-cost electricity from the grid to pump the water underground back to the upper reservoir. Invented in the 1920s, pumped storage technology remains the most efficient large-scale form of renewable energy storage, boasting round trip efficiency of over 80% and a lifespan up to 100 years. Pumped storage facilities can improve electricity supply reliability without the environmental impacts of coal, oil, gas or nuclear fueled electricity generation, Anderson said.
High capacity generation
The project could support the energy needs of Riverside County, the greater Los Angeles area, all through providing local high capacity generation, load balancing and additional services needed for the grid’s stabilization, according to the Bluewater literature provided at a recent public open house in Lake Elsinore.
Anderson said that the project will provide 600 direct union jobs, 20-30 full-time jobs for local workers and an estimated 5 million hours of employment across a five-year construction period. Other indirect benefits such as hospitality and service sectors will also be provided during this construction period.
To ensure the improvement of the lake, its stability will be prioritized, according to Anderson, who also has extensive experience special-
Valley News/Courtesy photosizing in environmental management. He said they are committed to keeping the level of Lake Elsinore at 1,240 feet above sea level, through annual water purchase contributions.
“Higher water levels have proven to make a difference on the lake, as each time it has fallen below that level, it suffers from significant algae blooms. The long-term viability of Lake Elsinore’s water will also be ensured, as the project will provide the necessary revenue needed to buy water, to maintain healthy water levels, and improve the quality of water, achieved through oxygenation and a water treatment facility,” Anderson said.
“To reduce the likelihood of toxic algae blooms, something that has been a hindrance over the years, water will be oxygenated on return from the upper reservoir, into Lake Elsinore. This improves aquatic habitat.”
Bluewater is a female- and minority-owned renewable energy company devoted to accelerating the energy transition through providing clean energy. Through partnering with the community for the long term, providing support and remaining transparent, Bluewater said it wishes to ensure the long-term health and viability of the waters of Lake Elsinore.
“We will strive to make this a win-win-win for Lake Elsinore, the larger electricity grid and the commitment to build and use more renewable energy,” Anderson said.
For more information, visit www. bluerenew.life
Ave Sarnowski can be reached by email at asarnowski@reedermedia. com.
QUINCY, Mass. – Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun.
“As more people plan to celebrate the holiday this year, whether it be trick-or-treating or costume parties, we want everyone to know where potential fire risks exist so they can take the steps needed to minimize them,” Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA, said.
According to NFPA, an annual average of 770 home structure fires began with decorations between 2014 and 2019, resulting in one civilian fire death, 26 civilian fire injuries and $13 million in direct property damage. More than two of every five or 44% of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source, such as a candle or hot equipment.
NFPA offered tips and guide lines for enjoying a fire-safe Halloween.
Many common decorations like corn stalks, crepe paper and dried flowers are flammable. Keep these and similar decorations far away from any open flames or heat
sources, like candles, heaters and light bulbs.
Using candles as decoration can be risky if not done correctly. Keep them in a well-attended area out of the path of potential trick-ortreaters. Remind children of the dangers of open flames and make sure they are always supervised when candles are lit. Extinguish candles before leaving an area.
Glow sticks or electric candles are the safest choice when it comes to lighting up a jack-o’-lantern, but if you choose to use a real candle, do so with extreme caution. Light a candle inside a jack-o’-lantern using long fireplace matches or a utility lighter and keep it away from other decorations.
Avoid fabric that billows or trails behind the body, as these can easily ignite. When making a costume at home, avoid loosely woven fabrics like linen and cotton, which can be very flammable.
Give children flashlights or glow sticks for lighting, these can even be incorporated into the costume. If a child has a mask, ensure the eye holes are large enough for them to see clearly.
The fall is a great time to make sure smoke alarms are functional
It’s no secret that the West is in a very serious drought and that conserving water is on everyone’s mind. The SAGE Society of Hemet presents Kevin Pearson, Public Affairs Officer for Eastern Municipal Water District, who will speak on the current status of California’s drought and provide information on how EMWD is planning for a more secure future water supply for our growing region. Kevin will discuss EMWD’s planned Purified Water Replen
ishment Program, under which EMWD will further clean recycled water. This water will be used to replenish our local groundwater basins and eventually be used as safe, clean drinking water.
EMWD is the sixth-largest retail water agency in California and serves nearly one million people throughout western Riverside County, including portions of the San Jacinto Valley.
The free presentation is on Tues day, Nov. 8, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Use extreme caution when using candles inside
jack-o’-lanterns; instead, glow sticks are a safe alternative to candles.
and up to date.
Exits Exits are not an appropriate place for decorations. When deco rating, ensure that nothing is blocking any escape routes.
“With a little added awareness and planning, people can enjoy a fun-filled Halloween and stay fire-
safe in the process,” Carli said.
For more safety resources and tips, visit the NFPA Halloween page. Spooktacular children’s activities can be found on the NFPA’s Sparky the Fire Dog homepage at https://www.sparky. org/.
For this release and other an
Valley News/Metro Creative Connection photo
nouncements about NFPA initiatives, research and resources, visit the NFPA at https://www. nfpa.org/.
Submitted by National Fire Protection Association.
for social time and 2 p.m. for the presentation at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave., Hemet. Free parking is available on Florida Ave., Harvard St., Carmalita St. and a video-monitored lot behind the theater.
For additional iInformation, contact Michele Ryneal at 951238-8569.
The public is welcome to attend as our guests. Door prizes will be awarded.
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Bad advice: Add a lot of your personality
Andrew Weinberger, founder of PropertyClub, a real estate startup in New York City, said that homeowners usually veer towards adding too much of their personality when staging their home for sale. “There could be too much art or clutter relating to their personal hobby, for example,” he said.
“Whatever it is they love about the home and what they like in terms of decor is probably very different from what potential homebuyers will like.”
need a sense of scale and layout to understand a house.”
What to do instead: This one’s easy – just keep your home fur nished.
Bad advice: Go crazy with color
We get staging questions a lot but for sure I have never heard the bad advice regarding mirrors before. Even if you are not planning on making a move, it’s still a fun article to read. Enjoy!
The worst home staging advice real estate experts have ever heard
If you’re trying to zhush up your home to sell, you might be obsessively collecting staging ideas. Home staging helps present your space as well-designed and ultralivable, showing potential buyers that your home is an especially great place to live. However, not all tips are good ones. I asked real estate experts which staging moves may end up hurting your sale, and what to do instead. Here are five of their favorites.
What to do instead: While you may want to veer away from adding too much of your personality into your staged home, it should still feel like someone lives there.
Krista Watterworth Alterman tells Apartment Therapy that adding de tails like a pair of shoes or a purse on the floor of a master closet can make a space look a little lived-in and helps potential buyers picture themselves living there.
Bad advice: It’s better to leave the house empty
“I have often heard people say that staging just gets in the way of people imagining their own furniture in the house,” Justin M. Riordan, founder of Spade and Archer Design Agency, a staging company in Portland, said. “This is true for roughly 10% of people. I bet the majority of potential buyers
There’s a limit to the amount of color you should have when you’re staging. For example, white kitchens are often the easiest to sell. Also, some color palettes can drastically depreciate your home’s value by thousands (yes, even though walls are super easy to repaint). However, some pops of color can be helpful. “This is a tricky one because subtle punches of color can help potential buyers remember certain rooms once they get home,” Riordan said. “For example, ‘Remember the house with the red kitchen’ or ‘I think the green bedroom should be your office.’”
What to do instead: Use color as a differentiator between rooms but try to stick to a more neutral palette.
Bad advice: Mirrors are a bad idea
Evan Rosenfeld, an agent at Citi Habitats in New York City, said that he was told by a designer to never use mirrors when staging an apartment. The reason? People will get distracted by their reflection and not pay attention to the home. “I always thought mirrors
opened a space and made it look bigger,” Rosenfeld says. “When I mentioned this advice to other stagers they couldn’t believe what they were hearing.”
What to do instead: Rosenfeld and the stagers are right on this issue. Mirrors can make a space feel much more spacious, open and airy when strategically placed, so do use them to amplify your home.
Bad advice: Ditch the area rugs
“Some people think you should remove your area rugs to show off the flooring when you stage a home,” Derik Keith, a real estate agent with the Keith Home Team at Metro Brokers in Oklahoma City, said. “This is a bad move because area rugs make a room feel warm and comfortable. If staging is about the feel of a home, then an uninvit ing living room that feels sterile or cold is going to leave a bad impres sion on your prospective buyer.”
What to do instead: The dude was right; rugs really do tie the room together. So, when staging, add some proportional rugs to section living areas to add warmth.
Feel overwhelmed at all you’re going to have to do, and buy, to stage your home? Just make a call to your real estate agent; many of them have storage with extra furniture to lend for this express purpose.
MENIFEE – The city of Me nifee seeks public input on its Smart City and Broadband Initiative. The goal of this effort is to im prove overall broadband reliability citywide and ensure Menifee is on track to meet the growing need for technological infrastructure.
Residents can complete the survey and help identify priorities and current needs across the city at https://www.cityofmenifee. us/848/Smart-City-BroadbandPublic-Engagement.
Submitted by city of Menifee.
LAKE ELSINORE – Riverside County historian Steve Lech will discuss the events leading up to the eventual opening of the Ortega Highway, Route 74, a scenic road that spanned over 30 years Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Lake Elsinore Historical Society, 183 N. Main Street, in Lake Elsinore. The entrance is off Heald Street in Lake Elsinore.
The Ortega Highway, linking Orange and Riverside counties, was a hard-fought effort by residents on both sides of the Santa Ana Mountains.
Submitted by Lake Elsinore Historical Society.
JP Raineri Sports Editor
Week Nine landed for the area high school football teams, and that means there was no time to waste for that push to get to the postseason. After this week, the playoffs will be in full bloom for some teams, and for those that don’t make it, make sure your players get at least two plates at the end of the season banquet. They earned it.
As for matchups this past week, the Game of the Week had to be Chaparral versus Norco, where a playoff spot was on the line for the Pumas. Norco was looking to stay at the top of the Big West Upper Division standings, but Chaparral had other plans. Coming off a huge win over Murrieta Valley in Week Eight, the Pumas shocked the Cougars 48-28, and moved into second place behind Centennial.
The Huskies punished Murrieta Valley in their Week Nine matchup, 50-7, ending the playoff hopes for the Nighthawks. This is the first time since their 2014-2015 season that they will not advance. Even more shocking, the Vista Murrieta Broncos will also not advance, making this the first time since their opening season in 2004 that they did not make it to the postseason.
As for other games that had that must win, electric vibe, well they all did in a sense, but here were a few noteworthy contests to mention, so far. Great Oak traveled this week to keep the possibility of their Big West Lower Division title close at hand and carried out that mission.
The Wolfpack is now 4-0 in league after facing Santiago, who have still only won one single game so far this season; 37-13 was the final for that game.
Temescal Canyon was hoping to give Orange Vista a tough battle for the top of the Ivy League standings in Week Nine. Those standings were clogged up with four teams all sitting at 2-1 heading into last week’s action. Now, as the final week of the regular season arrives, the Coyotes, after beating the Titans
39-19, are the lone team at the top with their 3-1 record. As for the rest of the pack, four teams are now clogging up second place with their 2-2 records (Temescal Canyon, J.W. North, Rancho Verde and Elsinore).
And another game worth the mention, Hemet and Paloma Valley went head-to-head in Week Nine, both are undefeated in league, but since they are not in the same league, that matchup this past Saturday was a non-league bout, so perhaps just bragging rights came into play.
In any case, here are scores, plus editor’s notes for all the Week Nine high school football games involving local teams inside our coverage area.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20
Big West Conference-Lower Division King (5-4, 2-2) - 10, Temecula Valley (5-4, 2-2) - 0 Cottonwood League Santa Rosa Academy (8-1, 3-1) - 48, Hamilton (0-8, 0-4) - 14 Manzanita League Temecula Prep (6-2, 6-0) - 28
California Military Institute (1-6, 1-4) - 9
Mountain Pass League Liberty (8-1, 3-1) - 35, Perris (6-3, 1-3) - 0
*Tahquitz (7-2, 3-1) - 40, Citrus Hill (0-8, 0-3) - 8
*San Jacinto (7-2, 4-0) - 42, West Valley (6-3, 1-3) - 7
Sunbelt League Vista del Lago (6-3, 1-1) - 17, Lakeside (3-6, 0-2) - 7
FRIDAY, OCT. 21
Big West Conference-Upper Division
Centennial (8-1, 4-0) - 50
Murrieta Valley (5-4, 1-3) - 7 Chaparral (5-4, 3-1) - 48, Norco (6-3, 3-1) - 28
Vista Murrieta (5-4, 1-3) - 17, Roosevelt (5-4, 0-4) - 7
Big West Conference-Lower Division
Murrieta Mesa (5-4, 3-1) - 54, Corona (0-9, 0-4) - 7
Great Oak (6-3, 4-0) - 37 , Santiago (1-8, 1-3) - 13
Inland Valley League
Rancho Christian (4-5, 2-2) - 35,
Canyon Springs (4-6, 0-4) - 14 Ivy League J.W. North (3-6, 2-2) - 27 , Elsinore (6-3, 2-2) - 17
Rancho Verde (2-7, 2-2) - 34, Heritage (0-9, 0-4) - 14 Orange Vista (8-1, 3-1) - 39 Temescal Canyon (3-6, 2-2) - 19 Majestic League (8-man) Cornerstone Christian (3-5, 3-0) - 42, Calvary Baptist (2-7, 1-3) - 6
SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Manzanita League St. Jeanne de Lestonnac (5-2, 4-1) - 40, Webb (2-4, 2-3) - 36 Majestic League (8-man) Cal Lutheran (5-3, 3-0) - 44, Hillcrest Christian (0-7, 0-3) - 28 Mesquite League Linfield Christian (4-5, 3-1) - 41, Western Christian (4-5, 1-3) - 0 Nonleague Paloma Valley (7-2, 2-0) - 21, Hemet (7-2, 3-0) - 7
Editor’s notes heading into the last week of the regular season, without playoff brackets being live just yet, include our proposed 11man playoff clinchers and 11-man playoff hopefuls. Let’s hope this makes sense.
In the newly formed Big West Upper and Lower Divisions, Centennial, Chaparral and Norco will advance to the postseason, representing the Upper Division, and Great Oak and Murrieta Mesa have clinched so far in the Lower Division. Centennial owns the top spot for their standings but face a possible tough contender in Norco to wrap up the regular season. A loss, and a Chaparral win in Week Ten, puts the three in a tie for first place.
Great Oak controls the top spot for their Lower Division and will wrap up against Temecula Valley. The Golden Bears could put Great Oak in a tie at the top if they beat the Wolfpack. In order to extend their season, Temecula Valley is in a must-win situation, and they also need a Murrieta Mesa win over King to come into play as well.
In the Cottonwood League, Santa Rosa Academy clinched a postseason spot but would need a Maranatha loss to share the league
title. The Inland Valley League has Hemet moving on, controlling the top spot, and Rancho Christian could move on if they take out Moreno Valley, who hold the second-place spot.
The Ivy League is a mess, so let’s see how this plays out. Orange Vista holds the top spot and will advance, but a four-way tie for second place means Rancho Verde can advance with a win or a loss by North or Temescal Canyon; Temescal Canyon advances with a win plus a loss by North or a win plus losses by Orange Vista and Heritage; North can advance with a win plus losses by Rancho Verde and Temescal Canyon; and Elsinore will advance with a win plus a loss by North. Sound right? Sure.
In the Manzanita League, Temecula Prep moves on after clinching the top spot, and St. Jeanne de Lestonnac will move on with their second-place finish behind
the Patriots. Linfield Christian will move on from the Mesquite League, as will San Jacinto, Liberty and Tahquitz from the Mountain Pass League. Finally, in the Sunbelt League, Paloma Valley moves on as well.
So, Week Ten will be exciting, that’s for sure. Postseason brackets will be released Sunday, Oct. 30, by 10 a.m. at http://www.cifss.org
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The regular season for girls’ tennis has come to an end, and Great Oak finished at the top, claiming this year’s Southwestern League title. Led by No. 1 singles player Victoria Herrera and the No. 1 doubles team of Ava Flanagan and Ashlyn McGreevy, head coach Ray Fisher will now look to prepare his teams for the league finals, which will be taking place this week.
“This year’s team, albeit young, fought for every point all year long,” Fisher said. “Victoria Herrera is a warrior. Tennis is all about heart and the tougher the situation, the better Victoria plays.”
Claire Maxey and Kaitlyn Riddell are Fisher’s No. 2 doubles team and look to be top contenders at the finals. Overall Great Oak finished 16-3, and 8-2 in the Southwestern League, losing once to Vista Murrieta and once
to Murrieta Valley.
“They found a way to win crucial matches throughout the season, many times coming from behind to win under pressure,” Fisher said. “All of our girls did an excellent job of focusing during their close matches and they are not afraid to lose, we want to win and will battle all day long to get a victory.”
The 2022 roster consists of Kaitlyn Riddell (11), Claire Maxey (12), Victoria Herrera (10), Ava Flanagan (10), Nimita Raghuwanshi (12), Brooke Curtis (10), Anastasia Pratt (12), Kaitlyn Wu (12), Ashlyn McGreevy (10), Samantha Huang (9), Sofia Ziani (12), Abigail Tadesse (12), Laura Faeth (10), Kaela Vallejo (10) and Chloe Lee (9).
“I have coached a long time and I had more talented teams, but I have seldom had a group of kids that cared about each other as much and will fight to win matches as hard as these girls do,” Fisher added. “I am very proud of this team.”
The Southwestern League finals will take place mid-week at Temecula Valley High School for the first two rounds, and then at the Murrieta Tennis Club Friday, Oct. 28. Both days the start time is set for 11 a.m. Brackets for the CIF Southern Section postseason tournament will be live Monday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m.
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Vista Murrieta (14-6): 25-2725 = 3
Orange Lutheran (19-11): 1625-19 = 0
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It is no secret that Southwestern League girls’ volleyball teams that have had an opening round bye struggle in their first match of the CIF-SS playoffs. Most notably, when Temecula Valley won backto-back league titles in 2016 and 2017, the Lady Golden Bears struggled and were 0-2 in playoff openers. Vista Murrieta was determined not to let that happen to them at home on Saturday afternoon.
After taking set one comfortably, the Lady Broncos won a tight second set and allowed a 12-3 lead in the third to evaporate before eventually prevailing and sweeping the Orange Lutheran Lady Lancers.
In the opening set, Vista Murrieta took an 8-6 lead on a kill from Madison Pulsipher. From there, they reached 12-7 on a pair of aces from Lauren Ly and a kill from Claire Little, who helped end the set with another kill that gave them a 25-16 win.
“It’s almost like being back in club season,” Little said when asked if the noon start was weird. “We got here pretty early, stretched out, warmed up, and it was just like any other Saturday except in this case we can actually enjoy the rest of the day.”
An ace from Lily Underwood, along with two kills and a block solo from Londyn Giles, gave Orange Lutheran an 11-3 lead to start set two. The Lady Broncos rallied to take a lead of 16-14 on three kills from Little in a fivepoint span. After a Paige Buzzerio kill put the Lady Lancers up 24-23, Vista Murrieta closed the set on a 4-1 run to win 27-25 and take a 2-0 lead. Little had three kills in four points and Liliana Montes added a block solo to finish off the run.
“We had short but quality practices during the bye to get them off their feet and it worked out,” Vista Murrieta coach Ed Taitano said. “We didn’t know what this season was going to look like, but after making some additions, our practices have been really competitive. As a result, we’re better prepared for quality teams like Orange Lutheran and our tough schedule is paying off also.”
A pair of aces from Little, and a Pulsipher kill, pushed the Lady Broncos to a 12-3 lead in set three.
Orange Lutheran responded with a 12-3 run to tie the set at 15 on a Buzzerio kill. Giles had a pair of kills while Jazlyn Fu was in on three blocks during that stretch. After a pair of Vista Murrieta attack errors tied the set at 18, the hometown girls closed on a 7-1 run. Little had three kills in that stretch while Skylar Darr added an ace to finish off a sweep.
“I think the week off really allowed us to get ready for every aspect of the playoffs,” Darr said.
“All week we were getting really good touches and were able to really prepare for today. Our practices have been so much better since we had some players pulled up late in the season.”
Vista Murrieta advances to face San Clemente in a quarterfinal match Wednesday, Oct. 26. Other area teams joining in on the race to be the last girls’ volleyball team standing include Temecula Valley in Division 2, who beat Rancho Cucamonga 3-0 in the Round 2, and will face El Toro in quarterfinals on Oct. 26; Rancho Christian in Division 6, who beat Calvary Chapel 3-1 in the Round 2, will face La Reina in quarterfinals on Oct. 26; West Valley in Division 7, who beat Laguna Blanca 3-1
in Round 2, will face Pacifica Christian in quarterfinals on Oct. 26; and Temecula Prep in Division 8, who beat Azusa 3-2 in Round 2, will face Southlands Christian in quarterfinals on Oct. 26.
The semifinal round will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, with matches starting at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. CIF Southern Section girls’ volleyball finals will be held Saturday, Nov. 5.
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JP Raineri Sports EditorAs the regular season comes to an end this week, here are the stat leaders from around the area prior to Week Nine action. The following list contains a few of the more popular football stats, in both 8-man and 11-man leagues. Area leaders are taken from the MaxPreps.com database, so if a name isn’t listed here, that means coaches didn’t post them there.
Malik Douglas, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac – 95 carries for 1,469 yards. Averaging 15.5 ypc (yards per carry); 18 TDs
Asa Chatman, Murrieta Valley –145 carries for 1,154 yards. Avg 8 ypc; 17 TDs
Daniel Mendoza, Hemet – 122 carries for 1,017 yards. Avg 8.3 ypc; 11 TDs
Devyne Pearson, Chaparral – 154 carries for 922 yards. Avg 6.0 ypc; 13 TDs
Christian Maldonado, Lakeside –123 carries for 905 yards. Avg 7.4 ypc. 4 TDs
Steven Gallegos, Paloma Valley – 155 carries for 887 yards. Avg 5.7 ypc; 8 TDs
Anthony Ruelas, Liberty – 66 carries for 886 yards. 13.4 ypc; 10 TDs
PASSING
Bear Bachmeier, Murrieta Valley
– 147 for 203 with 2,130 passing yards; 17 TDs; 3 interceptions
Julian Silva, Murrieta Mesa – 177 for 263 with 2,007 passing yards; 11 TDs, 9 int
Koa Apana, Temescal Canyon – 135 for 217 with 1,896 passing yards; 22 TDs; 9 int
Jonathan Aguilera, Linfield Christian – 113 for 165 with 1,723 passing yards; 13 TDs; 6 int Brady Nelson, Paloma Valley – 103 for 184 with 1,693 passing yards; 20 TDs; 8 int Dereun Dortch, San Jacinto – 81 for 111 with 1,627 passing yards; 21 TDs; 0 int Akili Smith Jr., Vista Murrieta – 112 for 162 with 1,532 passing yards; 17 TDs; 1 int
Tiger Bachmeier, Murrieta Valley – 70 receptions for 1,129 yards;
Braylen Munson-McDowell,
Ary Montes,
Jacob Hornbeak, Paloma Valley – 80
Michael Holguin, Elsinore – 76
Tevita Tukunga, San Jacinto – 72 SACKS
Jake Sinz, Temecula Valley –11.0
Ifeanyi Onye, Murrieta Mesa – 10.0
Adrian Ortiz, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac – 7.5
Elijah Erese, Chaparral – 7.0
Aiden Alefosio, Chaparral – 6.5
INTERCEPTIONS
Gavin Ratnayakage, Paloma Valley – 6
Aiden Boehm, Cal Lutheran – 5 An update to these stats will be posted next week, with playoff brackets for the teams that advance. To submit any additions or corrections please email sports@ reedermedia.com
HEMET – Records are meant to be broken and that’s exactly what Vista Murrieta junior Lauren Sammon did Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Southwestern League girls’ golf finals. Already holding a seven-shot lead after an opening round 68 (-3), Sammon became the second girls’ golfer from her school to win backto-back Southwestern League titles with a second round 65 (-6).
The junior champion from Vista Murrieta also set a new course record and a two-day total of 133 (-9) which is believed to be a league record. Tisha Abrea was the other to accomplish the back-to-back feat in
2009-2010 before moving on and playing at Cal State Fullerton. That round is also a personal best for Sammon, who started the day with five consecutive pars. She would break through for a birdie at the 294-yard par four sixth hole with an up and down from about 30 yards out. At hole eight she nearly drove the green but a disappointing pitch left her a fifteen-foot birdie putt which she calmly rolled into the center of the hole to turn in -2 (33).
At the par five tenth hole Sammon reached the green in two and used two putts from sixty feet to make her third birdie. She added three straight birdies from holes fifteen through seventeen to finish the scoring. At the sixteenth hole
she drove the green and had an eleven-foot eagle putt. On the par three seventeenth hole she stuck her tee shot on the 144-yard par 3 to about two feet. Preceding those birdies was another one at fifteen where she missed the green just to the right of the tee and got up and down, rolling in a putt from six feet.
“I was more confident in my putting today and wanted to see how low I could go from the longer distance,” Sammon said. “It’s special to be able to join Tisha on that list of back-to-back Bronco league champions and set records because these are the kinds of things I set my mind on when I came to Vista Murrieta.”
Starting the day, there was a tie for the final spot to advance to the Oct. 25 CIF-SS Southern Region Individual Qualifier at Los Serranos in Chino Hills. A tiebreaker was not necessary however as Great Oak’s Madison Murakami shot
86-94=180 (+38) and advanced by two shots over teammate Kimiko Carpenter who shot rounds of 9488=182 (+40).
It was a historic day for Chaparral who got two players to extend their season. Jaclyn Jaques (82-91=173 +31) and Krissy Dinsenbacher (8889=177 +25) qualified to play in the Oct. 25 qualifier for the first time since at least 2010.
Lady Pumas coach Kyle Warren said, “We get girls with limited to no experience and have been really focusing on their ability to score. You can hit range balls all day, but it is about putting a number on a scorecard, and they’ve come a long way in that regard.”
First Team Southwestern League Leaderboard
Lauren Sammon (VM) 6865=133 (-9)
Brooke Carpenter (GO) 7581=156 (+14)
Kimi Arabe (TV) 80-85=165
(+23)
Kylee Rainosek (MV) 8385=168 (+27)
Jaclyn Jacques (Chap) 8291=173 (+31)
Kahlea Manalang (VM) 8887=175 +33)
Krissy Dinsenbacher (Chap) 8889=177 (+32)
Gwyneth Dempsey (GO) 8395=178 (+33)
Madison Murakami (GO) 8694=180 (+35)
Kimiko Carpenter (GO) 88=94=180 (+38)
The top nine advanced to the CIF-SS Southern Region individual qualifier, with the tenth spot going as an alternate, if needed.
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events, he also medaled in the discus throw, shot put, basketball shooting and football pass.
“I just compete against myself and try to improve every year,” Wold said.
With seven different swimming events offered at the Valley-Wide Aquatic Center at Diamond Valley Community Park, three athletes aced all their races, winning a total of seven gold medals each. They were Kathryn J. Robinson, Dave Ungerer and David Scott. Scott’s time of 1 minute, 4.89 seconds in the 75-yard medley was the best among competitors from all age categories. He was competing in the 75-79 age group.
Golf offered both 9-hole and 18-hole rounds to competitors. Although medals were awarded in each age division, the best overall score for women in nine-hole was Sarah Case with a 45, who earned a gold medal in her 80-89 age group. For the men, the best score was Gerry Garner with a 36 who competed in the 70-79 age class. Barbara Balser, also in the 70-79 age group, shot a 91 in the 18-hole round and Bobby Lowe, 60-69 division, scored a 65.
Bench Press turned out to be a popular competition that took place at the Valley-Wide Mul tipurpose Room in San Jacinto.
Diana Carofano, 70-74, earned two medals and had the best lift of the day at 105 pounds. Carolyn Greywood, 75-79, earned gold for lifting 85 pounds in the pound-for-
pound heavy lift. Greywood also took home eight gold medals in track and field events. Ezra Chapman, 60-64, had the men’s best lift of the day with 340 pounds and Kenneth Wright, 70-74, got gold in the pound-for-pound heavy lift at 250 pounds.
A “funtathlon” was held Monday, Oct. 3, at Golden Village Palms where participants put their skills to the test in six minievents with first, second and third place finishers chosen for men and women, regardless of age. Billiards, dart throwing, golf put ting, horseshoes, lawn bowling and shuffleboard offered seniors an opportunity to earn points at each station. Some of those who competed, such as Hemet’s Kitty Dailey, only participated in this activity. Others looked at the morning as a great way to sum up weeks of stiff competition in their respective sports.
“I’m not athletic but this is fun,” Dailey, 84, said. “You’ve got to keep moving.”
Angela and Art Little of Win chester were competing in the games for the first time. They enjoyed the funtathlon because it gave them an opportunity to sample some sports and learn a little bit about each one. Gracy and Hilario Luna of Beaumont have been competing in Oldlympics for years. Gracy Luna said her favorite activities are all the track and field events where she earned a gold, silver and bronze medal and her husband earned a silver medal.
Connie Clark-King of Hemetcompeted last year for the first time. This year she signed up for golf, pickleball, Scrabble, shuffleboard and lawn bowling, medaling in most.
“I like this because you are com peting against your peers, other seniors,” she said, adding that she was at the funtathlon to do just that, have fun.
Sally and Perry White of Beau mont were making their second appearance at the Oldlympics.
“I did chair volleyball for the first time,” Sally White said. “It
was a blast, so much fun. These games are great for us.”
During the funtathlon, Perry White said he knew he had already won 13 medals, including a silver one for being part of the secondplace chair volleyball team.
The top three point earners from the funtathlon who received medals were Amber Brown, gold; Diana Carofano, silver; and Gracy Luna and Angela Little, who tied for bronze in the women’s divi sion. The top finishers among the men were Tom Bostwick and
Philip Michelsen, gold; Chuck Orrico, silver, and Art Zambrano and Steve Beatty, bronze.
David Ruch of Sun City said he heard about the Oldlympics while playing at a shuffleboard tournament. Jay Davidson of Hemet has been competing for more than seven years.
“I like to see old people having fun,” he said.
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Current and past students, staff and administrators gathered at Park Hill Elementary School in San Jacinto for a 30-year anniversary Jubilee, Oct. 14. The celebration also served as a kickoff for the school’s annual Harvest Festival where students and their family members took part in many carnivalstyle games and activities.
Principal Amy Rose welcomed those who gathered in front of the Home of the Bisons’ administration office and reminded everyone that it was originally called “New School A.” When it was being built next to Park Hill, in 1991, bison could be seen grazing upon the hill, which was owned by San Jacinto’s Minor family. One of the teachers suggested making the beautiful and powerful bison the mascot and the district approved. The new school became Park Hill Elementary with its official mascot being the bison.
Current San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees President Debbi Rex offered personal insight into what the school has meant to her and her family. She was a member of the Parent Teacher Association and all four of her children were students there. She recalled the kindergarten, first and
“They taught us how to be school parents,” she said. “They taught us what we were supposed to do and how we were supposed to be. We came and we did the festivals and we worked in the classrooms and we supported our teachers and we were with our students to help them progress and move on and support whatever needs they had here.”
Rex said those lessons carried over into her personal life and that Park Hill set the foundation for her family as she is sure it did for many other families. At the time, her husband worked a flexible schedule and was able to volunteer in the classroom during the day. She said that experience led him to get his credential and become a math and science teacher, teaching middle school students for 27 years.
More than buildings
“A school is more than just buildings or playgrounds,” Rose said in closing. “It’s where we learn, it’s where ideas are made and it’s where we grow. The story of Park Hill doesn’t end here, our story goes on because we are bison strong.”
After a ribbon cutting to mark the milestone event, the campus was opened to festival-goers. Attendees made their way to the playground past more than 55 yard signs that decorated the campus’ grassy areas.
The placards contained messages from current Park Hill personnel who explained what makes Park Hill a special place and from former employees who were asked what their most memorable experience was when they worked at the elementary school.
Rose taught at the school from 2009-2014 and stepped into her principal role in 2018. “Working at Park Hill changes you and makes you a better person,” she reflected on her sign.
Life changes course
Music teacher Christopher Dover wrote, “This school is where I began my journey as a teacher. It’s where my life changed course and I found a home here with these students, their families and faculty.”
“Park Hill was my first experience in education. It was amazing. I learned so much and made great friends,” Dr. Karen Kirschinger wrote. “My daughter went to kinder and first grade here. Park Hill will always be special to me.”
Surrounding the school’s memorial rose garden were placards
honoring Park Hill principals and teachers who have passed away during the past 30 years.
Vicky Taylor moved to San Jacinto 30 years ago and was a parent volunteer at Park Hill for 25 of those years, starting when her daughter was in second grade. Living nearby, she continued to donate her time and efforts to help throughout the school. Aside from working in the school’s library and at many of its functions, such as the Harvest Festival, she also helped teachers with classroom projects.
One of those teachers, Christa Stutz Salter, taught there from 1996 until 2021. She was happy to see Taylor again, having worked with her for so many years in her kindergarten/first grade combination and second grade classrooms. Salter was very appreciative of Taylor’s volunteerism and said they made a good team.
A transition seen
Another Jubilee celebrant was Park Hill’s Office Manager Alisa Schlosser Guthrie, who was a student there from 1993-1998, starting in second grade and being part of the final class to attend sixth grade there before it transitioned into a K-5 school. She became an SJUSD employee five years ago and has been working at Park Hill since Feb. 2018.
When Guthrie sat in her classrooms at Park Hill, she couldn’t imagine that she would one day be working at the campus or that her own children would attend the same school. “What an amazing experience to be able to make it a full circle,” she said. “The campus is coming alive. There is color and vibrancy, and we are a family here. We are all here for the students.”
She recalled when she was in fourth grade, their teacher Anna Meredith passed away from cancer and the school’s memorial rose garden was dedicated. It still exists today to remember Park Hill
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“We put our handprints in the cement and I was part of the naming of the library after her,” Guthrie said. “Field of Dreams was one of my favorite movies at the time and I thought ‘Book of Dreams’ went perfectly with her personality to love and read.”
She fondly recalled field trips to Pathfinders camp and standing on the ground that is now underneath Diamond Valley Lake, when the reservoir was being constructed. She also had 13 years of perfect attendance throughout her years at SJUSD schools. Guthrie lived across the street from the school and her mother served as PTA president for many years.
Leslie Schweinler attended Park Hill from kindergarten in 1995 through fourth grade in 2000 and had no idea she would someday be working there but has been for the past three years. She is a special education instructional aide and has been employed by the district for 10 years.
“My favorite memories of Park Hill are playing on the playground and making lifelong friends,” she said. “I love working with the students and watching them make great memories here. The biggest change that has occurred since I attended is the growth in student population.”
What future plans did Ana Rivera’s 10-year-old self have when she joined friends on the playground at the school? She said she certainly didn’t have any idea she’d be working with students there one day. She has been employed by the district since 2011 and working at Park Hill since the 2018-2019 school year as an OASIS program liaison. She fondly remembers the old playground and how much fun they had there.
“What I like most about this campus now is being able to see the growth the school has made on the outside and the inside,” Rivera said. “Being able to witness the teachers’ engagement and interaction with the students makes my heart so happy.”
Alex Thom recalls always dreaming of returning to campus and did so two years ago as a physical education teacher for grades 1 through 5. He started with SJUSD four years ago as a special education instructional aide and then became a substitute teacher before his current position at Park Hill, where he had been a student from 1997 to 2002.
“I never thought I would become a teacher, let alone work at Park Hill,” Thom said. “My first career was in Emergency Medical Services and I thought I would be working in the medical field as a paramedic/ firefighter/nurse, pretty much my whole career. Thankfully I met my
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Ken Watanasiripong of Temecula represented the University of Jamestown this fall as a member of the men’s golf team. Olson, a freshman, has played in several meets around the region. View the team and
individual results at https://www. jimmiepride.com/schedule/23/6. For more information, contact Head Coach Zach Hale at zach. hale@uj.edu
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Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News
The annual NAMIWalks for the minds of America will take place Nov. 5 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet. The scenic route itself brings a breath of fresh and relaxing air to participants and joining likeminded individuals who team up to support the nonprofit National Alliance on Mental Illness is a bonus.
There are five chapters involved with this year’s event: Western Riverside, Temecula Valley, Mt. San Jacinto, Inland Valley in High Desert San Bernardino and San Bernardino area. Brenda Scott, Executive Director of the Mt. San Jacinto chapter for the past nine years, said she looks forward to sharing the day with supporters, both old and new.
In 2020, the fall event had to be hosted virtually due to pandemic concerns, but many joined in the NAMIWalks Any Way You Can campaign. Last year, Diamond Valley Lake allowed the organization to host a small number of people there and about 40 people attended in person. Many continued to participate virtually.
For those that enjoy supporting NAMI by walking, hiking or biking in their neighborhoods or wherever they choose, they will be able to do so again this year. There will be a livestream on NAMI’s YouTube page and hopefully on Facebook as well so everyone can feel connected.
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wife, who inspired me to become a teacher.”
He said he always looked forward to PE class with Coach White when he was in elementary school. Being able to compete in different physical activities with his classmates was something he really enjoyed, especially because it was twice a week and allowed him to play outside and get his jitters out.
“I like that I get to teach such a diverse group of students,” Thom said. “The students all have such unique personalities and skills.”
Park Hill’s Speech-Language Pathologist Shea Shoemaker Millan was a student from 19982003, through fourth grade. She had aspirations to be a veterinarian, but her mother has worked as a teacher for SJUSD since 1994 so going into education was
Guest speakers include representatives from Riverside and San Bernardino Behavioral Health. There will be vendors from both counties as well as resources for mental health. Individuals from Trauma Intervention Programs will be there to hopefully recruit volunteers and share awareness of their critical work.
“TIP is working with RUHS and me on a committee that is called Suicide Prevention Coalition and my committee is Post-vention,” Scott said. “We discuss how to support families and friends after a suicide. TIP volunteers go to homes after a suicide to provide a resource packet for survivors. We also work with AFSP and Survivors of Suicide Loss on trying to improve the resources for loss survivors. We are looking for people who have experienced a suicide loss to consider being support group facilitators. There is only one currently in this county, so it is a big need.”
There will be hot dogs and drinks, giveaways at different booths and a DJ with music throughout the event. Lynn Conrad, Vice President/Outreach at NAMI’s Temecula Valley chapter has participated in the walk for the past five years and is captain of team “Walk This Way.” She is happy that 10 team members signed up to cheer each other on and create visibility about mental health and the challenges people face.
She has worked for NAMI for the past 14 years and said the most prevalent mental health
something she did consider.
“My mom’s passion for teaching, specifically special education, was what ultimately motivated me to pursue my degree in communication sciences and disorders,” Millan said.
One of her favorite memories was of her kindergarten teacher Mrs. Lovell, who taught Jazzercise in the multipurpose room at Park Hill. “I remember getting so excited to go ‘dance,’” she said. “The biggest change I see is how much larger our student population is. The playground has also changed tremendously. I remember the large geometric dome climber/jungle gym. That was the best!” She likes all the mature trees on campus that bring much needed shade and remind her that the school has been there a long time.
“None of my elementary school teachers work at Park Hill anymore but I know there are a lot of people
issue faced by clients these days is depression, especially in school age children that have been impacted by COVID.
“Not being in school and taking classes virtually has isolated them and affected their socialization with others,” Conrad said. “NAMI offers free classes and support groups to families and their loved ones.”
Scott said many services and classes that transitioned to virtual means during the pandemic have continued to be available through that platform.
“We do a lot of our support on Zoom currently,” Scott said. “We have been doing an outreach education project with Catholic churches in Riverside and San Bernardino. There are still a lot of calls from people who need resources and education. We have been doing lots of trainings for the state to increase the number of facilitators and teachers.”
It is her opinion that the pandemic brought to the surface already existing mental health issues and made it easier for people to discuss them.
“Since we were all impacted, we have talked about our frustrations and the loneliness that came out of us isolating,” Scott said. “School age children are able to talk about their challenges and are asking for more support in the schools. We’ve seen an increase in families who want support groups and education classes. There’s also been an increase in requests from the Spanishspeaking community for more
who have worked there in the past that have continued to work for the district,” Millan said.
One of those is Rebecca Troost, who began her teaching career as one of the original Bison teachers when it opened, and stayed until 2004. She is currently a Teacher on Special Assignment with San Jacinto Unified School District, whose role is to coach new teachers, guide them with the completion of their State Credential requirements and offer training all year long based on their individual needs.
“I was very fortunate to work on the Park Hill campus,” Troost said. “I started as a third-grade teacher and my principal was Mike Salinas.”
After graduating from San Jacinto High School in 1985 when there were barely 100 students per grade level, Troost had plans to become a geologist and never thought she would become a teacher. But after
resources and education.”
A recent NAMI survey reported that 1 in 3 adults reports experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression and 52% of adults say they have been more open with others about their mental health since the pandemic began.
The annual NAMIWalks brings awareness to mental health issues while raising funds for the nonprofit’s many classes and programs that are free to
realizing that she enjoyed many different things and that at the elementary grade level she could teach multiple subjects, she thought being a teacher would be a perfect job.
“Park Hill was a great spot to start my teaching career because it was so small and the mentor teachers and administrators were fabulous;
the public. This year’s in-person event on Nov. 5 at 2615 Angler Ave. in Hemet starts with an 8 a.m. registration. The walk steps off at 9 a.m. and will end approximately at noon. There is a $5 parking fee at DVL.
Learn more at namiwalks.org/ InlandEmpire, #Together4MH or www.NAMI.org . Brenda Scott can be reached at brenda.scott@ namimsj.org
Susie Litsch, Anna Meredith and Mike Salinas were so important to my success,” Troost said. “There are many students that I had, that now work for the district and at Park Hill Elementary. I love that our district emphasizes hiring ‘homegrown.’ I enjoy knowing so many came through our district and choose to work here.”
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TEMECULA – Burlington Stores Inc., a major off-price retailer offering merchandise for the entire family and home, is opening a new store at 31781 Temecula Parkway in Temecula.
The grand opening event at Vail Ranch Center will be held Friday, Oct. 28, and following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the first 200 customers at each location, aged 18 and up, will receive a $5 bonus card to be used toward their purchase. The store hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
The first 200 customers at each location, aged 18 and up, Saturday, Oct. 29, will receive a Burlington WOW! Buck to scratch off and reveal a prize up to $250 and be used toward their purchase.
Customers will receive a free
Burlington tote, while supplies last, no purchase necessary Sunday, Oct. 30.
With up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day and brand name merchandise arriving regularly, customers will discover something new every time they shop, according to a news release from Burlington.
“Our goal is to continue to offer communities great values on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home,” Michael O’Sullivan, CEO of Burlington Stores, said. “We’re continuing to expand our footprint across the country and are excited to be opening a store in Temecula. We look forward to giving local customers the chance to discover fantastic prices on a wide range of products.”
With a clean store design, customers can enjoy a shopping experience with a wide selection, including ladies’ apparel and accessories, menswear, children’s clothing, footwear for everyone, baby gear, home décor items, seasonal and holiday items, pet care and toys.
Burlington is dedicated to giving back to the communities in which they live and work, according to the news release. Throughout the year, Burlington supports a variety of philanthropic initiatives.
To celebrate the grand opening of their new store location and highlight their ongoing commitment to education, the retailer will donate $5,000 to nearby Red Hawk Elementary School through their longstanding partnership with the
national nonprofit organization AdoptAClassroom.org. Funds will be used to help teachers purchase the necessary materials for their classrooms so that their students can learn and succeed. The presentation of the donation to local school and district leaders will take place at the ribboncutting ceremony to be held outside of the new store Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:45 a.m.
Recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Fortune and the Great Place to Work Institute, Burlington Stores offer an inclusive environment where associates can create meaningful careers. This location is looking to hire approximately 65 associates in a wide range of full-time and part-time positions throughout the store. Those interested in joining
an award-winning culture and one of the fastest growing retailers are encouraged to visit http:// BurlingtonStores.jobs.
Burlington Stores Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with fiscal 2021 net sales of $9.3 billion. The company is a Fortune 500 company and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.” The company operated 877 stores as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2022, in 46 states and Puerto Rico, principally under the name Burlington Stores. For more information, visit http:// www.burlington.com and http:// adoptaclassroom.org.
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September rate, which matched the rates of June and July, was almost 2.5 percentage points lower than the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at 6.4%, as the statewide coronavirus public health lockdowns were gradually eased.
An estimated 46,100 county residents were recorded as out of work in September, and 1,120,500 were employed, according to EDD. Coachella had the highest unemployment rate countywide last month at 10.8%, followed by Cherry Valley at 7.4%, Mecca at 6.4%, Rancho Mirage at 6% and Indio at 5.8%.
The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in September was 3.9%, down from 4.3% in August, according to figures.
Bi-county data indicated payrolls
expanded by the widest margin in the public sector, which added 4,800 positions as teachers and support personnel at grade schools throughout the region returned to work after summer hiatus.
Additional gains were documented in the transportation, mainly warehousing, health services and agricultural sectors, which altogether grew by 3,200 jobs. Miscellaneous unclassified industries also expanded by 1,600, the EDD said.
Officials said that payrolls declined in the construction, financial services, hospitality, information technology and manufacturing sectors, which shed an aggregate 5,300 positions.
Data indicated that the statewide non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in September was 3.7%.
TEMECULA – The city of Temecula invites business owners, entrepreneurs and community members to attend the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange 10-year anniversary and grand reopening celebration Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1-6 p.m., at TVE2, 43200 Business Park Drive, in Temecula.
TVE2 is a business incubator and regional resource center that fosters business growth and economic vitality for entrepreneurs and innovative early-stage companies, by providing access
to technology and high-quality resources and leveraging a strong network of community partners.
Agenda includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m.; networking, expo and TVE2 tours at 1:30 p.m.; “How to Start a Business in Temecula” workshop at 2:30 p.m. and “Access to Capital” workshop at 4:30 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, visit https://bit. ly/3CBvA0G.
Submitted by Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange.
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Diane Sieker Staff Writer
Approximately 5,000 duplicate ballots were erroneously mailed to some voters in Riverside County in the areas of Canyon Lake, Menifee, Murrieta, Wildomar and Winchester. Anza, Aguanga. However, the other mountain communities are not affected, according to the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters office.
A computer system error mistakenly generated duplicate mailing files for 5,000 voters. By the time the computer system error was identified, the ballot packets were already delivered to the U.S. Postal Service.
“It is important to note that none of the duplicate ballots will result in a voter being able to cast more than one ballot,” Registrar of Voters Rebecca Spencer said in a press release Monday, Oct. 17. “I take election integrity seriously and apologize for the inconvenience.”
Each vote-by-mail envelope has a barcode, and when this barcode is scanned as accepted at the Registrar of Voters office it automatically locks the voter’s record so that the voter can only vote once. If a voter who received two ballots returned both ballots, only one ballot would count. The first ballot received would be processed and the second ballot
would be automatically voided.
Local Anza social media erupted in both dismay at the error and reassurance that the corrections are acceptable.
“I think the Registrar is doing a good job of being transparent about any errors in the voting process,” Anza resident Stephen Merritt said. “I’m not worried about the extra ballots, the Registrar will only accept one ballot per voter.”
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters office recommends that any voters who receive two ballots should vote and return one of the ballots, then destroy the second ballot. It does not matter which ballot the voter returns as both ballots are the same.
The computer system error has been resolved and procedures have been put in place to prevent the error in the future. Voters with questions or concerns regarding their ballot are asked to call the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at 951-486-7200.
To track your vote, please visit https://california.ballottrax.net/ voter. If you have any problems using BallotTrax, or with the information provided, please contact the State of California by phone at 800-345-8683 or by email at elections@sos.ca.gov
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
Christmas time with Baskets of Love to help families who need a little help during the holiday season,” Aarvig said. “I cannot do this alone and this great town, friends and family have always come through to help.”
Aarvig gifted 25 families last year in a festive event held at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza.
“Donations of cash, Walmart and grocery store gift cards, toys and new blankets are what I need this year. Everything helps and
I thank you with all my heart,” she said.
The carefully crafted baskets include toiletries, canned goods, a blanket and more.
“One year a family needed food for their horses and dogs and another family only wanted food,” she said. “I like to add a Christmas card with gift certificates from Walmart, local restaurants and our thrift store.”
Aarvig’s Baskets of Love are dispersed to deserving residents
in the Anza Valley. Beginning in 2021, she joined forces with Christi James and the From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries to receive the names of needy families. They plan to continue their collaboration again this year.
Since 2018, Aarvig has been crafting gift baskets as a community service. She called her project Baskets of Love and distributed many new items to residents in need. The baskets
featured brand new useful and decorative items. Members of the community even save their large baskets for her all year to help out with the community project while others donate items and cash to the cause.
“These Baskets of Love I received helped to bring three female youngsters aged 12-17 years old the joy of Christmas this year,” Tianti Lynn said in 2021. “I
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ONGOING – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333.
Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using
Hamilton’s online calendar at http://www.hamiltonbobcats.net/ apps/events/calendar/ Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”
Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail. com or by calling (951) 7609255.
noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903.
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Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn, at 951751-1462 for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation.
Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.
The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.
AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.
Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofi t. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-7635636.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.
Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856.
Sundays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the youth group (6th to 12th grade) meets for games and Bible study. Anza Baptist Church also offers Men’s and Women’s Ministries, a Homeschool Support Group, Summer Vacation Bible School, and Senior’s Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact the church at 951-763-4937 or visit www. anzabaptistchurch.com
High Country Recreation –Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-3120369.
HCR Bingo fundraisers –6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall.
Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail. com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org
High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.
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Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-7027902.
Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www. squadron59.org
Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951-763-5611 for information.
Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763.
Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-7632884 for more information.
Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.
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Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226.
Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826.
Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.
Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4759.
Food ministries
F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive
Living Hope Bible Study 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111.
Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.
Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.
Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622.
Anza First Southern Baptist Church - Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th
Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists/ Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.
Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com
Boy Scouts Troop 319 –Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-
From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400.
Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267.
Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org
BASKETS from page D-1 The Baskets of Love send the message that people are never alone and that others in the community care greatly about them, Aarvig said. To donate, please send checks or money orders to Michelle Aarvig, P.O. Box 390468, Anza, CA 92539.
asked for the gifts to give to the kids at the nonprofit organization I’ve worked at it for almost a year. I reached out to Michelle for donations for our girls and she went above and beyond with her thoughtfulness. Baskets of Love truly is filled with Michelle’s love toward others. Thank you to Michelle and her donors.”
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
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my way out of town I stopped by Graffiti Coffee Shop,”
J. Platt explained. “In the drive-thru the lady asked me if I had any plans for today, and I told her I wasn’t sure but that today was my birthday. She immediately handed me my debit card back, not allowing me to pay. Then with enthusiasm and what sounded very genuine, she told me ‘happy birthday,’ and handed me my drink with a little note on the lid that read ‘Happy Birthday Tim!!’ That may not sound like much to some, but to me, it totally made my day. It was very sweet. And being a guy, we don’t ever get teary-eyed, so I think someone must have been chopping onions nearby, because it struck a nerve.”
Platt posted his heartwarming experience on social media and received over 500 positive reactions as well as dozens of birthday wishes from local residents.
“I came out here to Anza about 3 years ago to help take care of my grandmother after my mom passed,” he said. “Years later, my grandmother was hospitalized due to her medical condition and was unable to come back home. Since then I’ve been by myself in this
Graffiti Coffee Shop in town, is known for good customer service and outgoing staff. It has been the realization of a 10-year dream of the Leash family. After scrimping, saving, educating themselves and attending seminars and classes, the shop became a reality in 2017.
“I am apprehensive to share this because it’s really Tim’s story, but it hit the spot today for Lorrie and I who served him this morning,” Roberta Leash wrote on social media. “I feel immensely blessed for the kind-hearted staff we have at Graffiti, for my family who believed in sharing this space with the community and for community members like Tim who value everything else that comes with our cup of joe. Thank you to everyone else who sent positive sentiments to Tim and Graffiti. This is why we opened Graffiti Coffee in the middle of what some call nowhere.”
Excellent products and cheerful baristas have ensured the little coffee shop’s success.
“Thank you so much again, you made my day and you’re awesome,” Platt said.
For more information, please visit www.graffiticoffee. com or www.facebook.com/ graffiticoffee371
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
Tim Platt receives a simple act of kindness that inspires many in the community of Anza Saturday, Oct. 15.
The Lions Club of Anza Valley hosted its monthly turkey shoot at the Minor Field shooting range Sunday, Oct. 16. The event provided friendly competition and excitement.
Contestants lined up, with shotguns in hand, to take shots at bright orange clay pigeons propelled into the sky, vying for the championship to be determined at year’s end. Hot dogs and refreshments were sold as the shooters took their turns in the contests.
The grand champion winner for October was Eric Gregoire. Brad Groff won the chip shot and Carmen Paz took the Annie Oakley.
A turkey shoot is a shotgun shooting contest where frozen turkeys are often awarded as prizes. The targets are clay pigeons, commonly called skeet and made of a biodegradable ceramic material that decomposes into the soil. The skeets are flung from a remotely controlled machine and fly quite a distance, making for great sport and shows of skill.
Original turkey shoots long ago were contests in which live turkeys were shot at distances from 25-35 yards, but that is no longer the case. No live birds were harmed at the Lions’ event.
The next turkey shoot is Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Minor Field shooting range, 39551 S. Kirby Road in Anza. Signups begin at 9 a.m., with practice at 9:30 a.m. The event will start at 10 a.m.
For more information regarding the Lions Club of Anza Valley, or if
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It’s not the theatrical, but the raunch.
Julie Reeder PublisherThere has been a lot of controversy lately surrounding drag queen events that have taken place at several locations in Temecula, including Old Town, to packed crowds. A cultural shift appears to include less of the theatrical gunfighters that have been an important part of the Western theme in Old Town and instead welcoming the drag queens. They really bring in the customers apparently.
It is understandable how it has been hard for the more conservative residents to accept the change. They were already struggling with the sometimes too active alcohol-fueled nightlife downtown and now they are wondering if Old Town is offering
I guess that depends on the actual definition of adult entertainment. Temecula has always been on the forefront of arts in the Valley, supporting entertainment, live theater, wineries, casinos, artists, etc. People who have moved from all over to raise their families in Temecula were drawn to the shiny new city, known for its safety. They loved the new schools, new parks, new shops, a new mall, new restaurants, and churches. Temecula leaders did an excellent job in the creation of the city, surviving the recession and the pandemic. Temecula continues to shine, so the drag queen shows were bound to follow.
With all the controversy, I attended a drag queen event in Temecula to see for myself before having an opinion or reporting on it. This particular show was billed as entertaining and classy. Now I’m not a trained entertainment critic, but the show I attended wasn’t what I would consider classy, except maybe one drag queen. The part of the show I actually enjoyed the most was the restaurant owner who is a fabulous singer and dancer--fully dressed. I would definitely return for his live shows.
Rather than classy, the rest of the show seemed more raunchy to me.
I think that’s what conservative people object to.
The current legislative session ended on Aug. 31. In normal times, no more business would be conducted by the Legislature in Sacramento until the next session officially begins on Dec. 5. But these are far from normal times.
Violent crime is exploding and the homelessness crisis is worsening. Gas prices are approaching $7 a gallon and families are being forced to choose between paying the rent, buying food or putting gas in the car.
The Legislature needs to take
I was glad it was a 21 and up show. Apparently it hasn't always been. The drag queens lip-synced and did exotic dancing, interacting with the audience. It included suggestive positions and touching, including when one of them tried to pry my legs apart and put his face in my crotch. I wasn’t the first, or the last, so it wasn't surprising. After all, I was there for the experience, so I got what I asked for. It was just a part of the show. But again, is that "classy"? Or is it "adult entertainment?"
That’s above my pay grade, but it seems to be supported by city leadership, except of course city councilwoman Jessica Alexander, who was berated during the show by one drag queen and made the brunt of jokes. After all, if you don’t completely and enthusiastically accept and support the whole drag queen or transgender scene, it’s politically correct and culturally and morally superior to openly berate that person, and publicly bully them on social media.
The issue conservatives have is that our culture continually tries to normalize and sexualize more and more, and then wants to include other people's children.
Again, I think what is most objectionable is not the theatrical, but the raunch.
Consider the Grammy Awards
this year. They featured Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion crawling all over each other on the floor performing 'WAP', (lyrics not fit for a community paper), and it was definitely raunchy. And it’s not unusual for our young people to be familiar with that and see music videos like that everyday that include suggestive dancing and singing. It's normalized behavior, so what's the big deal if a man, dressed as a woman tries to put his face in my crotch during dinner?
And the real issue and concern is that parents are having to fight against culture, schools, and the government to keep their kids from being exposed and normalized to raunchy behavior.
People didn't care as much when it was in that other town, but when the raunch lifestyle tries to influence your kids, then parents are going to start reacting. And that is normal.
When everything is so sexualized and it’s normalized, then we wonder why there’s an epidemic of young people hooked on porn, gender confused, depressed, anxiety ridden, then transitioning and cutting off perfectly healthy body parts and later, trying to detransition because they realized they made a mistake at 12 or 14 years old when they were not old enough to make those decisions.
Times are definitely changing and Temecula seems to be on the
forefront in Southwest Riverside County.
Remember…“however you want to live your life is your business, what you do behind closed doors is your business, just please don’t push it on me or my kids.” Yet today we have to contend with PBS Children's Drag Queen Story Hour and if you don’t fully and enthusiastically support a biological man competing with your young girl in sports, you are ridiculed. We can't even be scientifically and biologically truthful in our free speech without being ridiculed and insulted. Then our state government passes laws removing parent's rights and allowing surgeons to perform permanent life-changing surgeries on our kids. This is why people are concerned and a little angry.
I’m definitely not the target audience for these shows. It’s not really that funny or entertaining to me to watch men dresssed as women dancing around and being sexually provocative with the audience and collecting dollar bills with raunchy humor talking about farting on their privates, which were taped back between their legs. I guess it's just not my cup of tea or what I want to experience during dinner, or brunch for that matter.
immediate action. We should pass legislation suspending our state’s gasoline tax, the nation’s highest. This could be done with the stroke of the Governor’s pen, but so far he’s refused to even consider taking this important first step. Permit approvals should be expedited so California’s vast inland oil reserves can be used to increase supply and cut costs. We have some of the largest reserves in the country, yet most of the oil we use is imported. This increases costs for consumers and causes serious environmental damage. Crimes like domestic violence, human trafficking and rape of an unconscious person
should be reclassified as violent felonies. Smash and grab robberies must again be subject to felony prosecution so that criminals are jailed, where many will receive treatment and counseling for drug addiction, preventing future crimes and reducing recidivism. The growing homelessness crisis must be declared a state emergency, encampments near sensitive areas like schools and childcare facilities should be prohibited.
These concrete steps can be taken now! That’s why I have signed a letter with many of my Assembly and Senate colleagues calling for a Special Session of the Legislature to consider
real solutions to the economic, public safety and humanitarian disasters engulfing California. To view our letter, please visit https://asmrc.org/wp-content/ uploads/2022/10/Joint-Rule-52Request-to-Reconvene-FinalEdits_withSignaures.pdf. Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.
Letter to the editor
Dear editor, Tim Dull, Great Oak High School’s2022 Student of the Year, traveled to Washington DC to meet with Congressman Darrell Issa’s office to advocate for Alzheimer’s disease legislation. Having lost his grandmother to the disease, Tim has been working throughout high school to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s. Being part of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and this year’s DC Forum has made
him more committed than ever to helping fight for the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s.
Much progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer’s over the last decade thanks in large part to the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) and the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act (AAA). With these laws set to expire in 2025, Congress needs to act to keep up the fight against Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
The NAPA Reauthorization Act would continue the work of the National Alzheimer’s Plan to build on the progress made in research, clinical and long-term care and public awareness. It emphasizes the importance of healthy aging and risk reduction for Alzheimer’s disease, and seeks to help address health disparities among underrepresented populations, which is critical here in California.
The Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act will make
permanent the Alzheimer’s Professional Judgment Budget, which ensures that Congress has essential information to determine Alzheimer’s research funding levels each year. With continued investment, scientists will be able to work at a more rapid pace to advance basic disease knowledge, explore ways to reduce risk, uncover new biomarkers for early diagnosis and drug targeting and develop potential treatments.
That is why I am asking
Congressman Darrell Issa to co-sponsor the NAPA Reauthorization Act and Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act and make good on the federal commitment to expand caregiver support and find a cure for Alzheimer’s. People like me are counting on it.
Sincerely, Timothy Dull Temecula, CAYour
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Work has been completed on some Menifee streets but continues on others while Caltrans moves closer to working on the Highway 79/San Jacinto barrier project and striping us beginning on Interstate 10 in through the desert communities.
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In Menifee, daytime work will be limited to sidewalk repairs and filling the newly placed EMWD water line at Murrieta and Newport roads. Traffic control will be placed as needed. Please visit www.emwd.org/MurrietaRoad for additional updates on this project.
Traffic Signal Improvements at Murrieta Road and Sun City Boulevard has the roads open but additional work will continue on the project through midNovember.
Sumac Ridge Utility Work at Scott Road between Menifee and Briggs roads continues while street improvements continue on Scott and Lindenberger roads. That work is expected to continue through the end of the month.
The traffic signal improvements at Garbani Road and Menifee continue with intermittent traffic control operations occurring near the intersection. Flagmen
remain present to assist with traffic flow as shoulder and drainage improvements continue.
SCE Vault and Conduit Installation at Newport Road and Murrieta Road will include some nighttime work on this project Thursday, Oct. 27, at Murrieta Road and Newport Road. Traffic control will be set up during operations.
In another traffic signal improvement project at Murrieta Road at Rouse Road, there will be intermittent traffic control as the contractor continues to construct the new traffic signals.
The project is expected to continue through mid-November.
The other traffic signal improvement project at La Piedra Road at Menifee Road will result in intermittent traffic control as that contractor continues to construct the new traffic signals. The project is expected to continue through the end of November.
Work continues on the traffic signal and median at McCall Boulevard and Ranch Road as part of the McCall Square project. Construction is expected to continue through December.
For questions on the project/ construction updates listed, please contact Philip Southard, Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer, at 951-746-0654 or
at psouthard@cityofmenifee.us
Drivers are advised that the Murrieta Police Department will be increasing patrols throughout their community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on that city’s roadways.
There will be DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers and high visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law.
With that, there will be collaborative enforcement efforts with Menifee and other neighboring cities and allied agencies.
For more information about the Murrieta Police Department, visit their website at www. MurrietaPolice.org.
Caltrans reports the State Route 74, Ortega Highway, lane widening near Lake Elsinore may result in weeknight full closures through Saturday, Oct. 28.
On Monte Vista Street just west of Lake Elsinore, crews will perform rebar forming, pouring, excavation and barrier work in various locations throughout the project zone. Contractors may
also perform daytime work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., requiring onelane closures. These closures will be approximately a mile long. Signage indicating closure zones will be placed ahead of the work area. A flagging operation will assist in traffic control. Drivers are urged to plan their routes as a result of this continuing construction and one-way lane and road closures.
Interstate 10 striping and signage from Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs and Cathedral City will soon begin on the $2.5 million project to place new pavement markings and striping at the onand off-ramps and upgrading sign panels.
The project was awarded to RE Chaffee Construction of Phelan. Crews will be working at the entrance and exit ramps from west of the Whitewater overcrossing to just east of Bob Hope Drive. Expect moving lane closures during mainline lane striping operations and lane closures approaching the ramp closures. Watch for signage alerting motorists of upcoming construction locations and remember to reduce your speed in and around the work zone. The project is expected to be complete in late Winter of 2022.
Caltrans also continues work on a $22.8 million project to perform slab replacements, mill
and overlay ramps and shoulders, and perform profile grinding on Interstate 15 in Riverside County. The project is taking place from Ontario Ave. in Corona to State Route 60 in Eastvale. All work will be, weather permitting, through Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly. On northbound and southbound I-15, from SR60 to Magnolia Avenue (Corona to Eastvale), there will be at least one lane remaining open to traffic. All lanes should be open by Oct. 30 at 6 a.m. Please use caution and reduce your speed in the construction zone, which is a double fine zone.
In San Bernardino, Caltrans continues work on a $1.3 million project to install wrong way prevention enhancements at priority exit ramps from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be working at various exit ramp locations on the following highways: Interstate 10 (I-10), Interstate 15 (I-15) and State Route 79 (SR-79). One to two ramps can be closed at a time, approximately 45 minutes to one hour for each. Watch for signage alerting motorists of upcoming ramp closures.
Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com
One of two convicted felons who perpetrated an unemployment benefits scam that involved inmates at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, netting over $500,000 in stolen funds, was sentenced Friday, Oct. 21 to 10 years in state prison.
Brandon Christopher Avery, 29, of San Bernardino, pleaded guilty in July to 13 felony counts of filing false affidavits to obtain government benefits. Under the plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, 35 related counts were dismissed in exchange for the defendant’s admissions.
Superior Court Judge Sean Crandell certified the terms of the
plea deal and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.
In July, Avery’s co-defendant, 28-year-old Donald Marshawn Peer, an inmate at Ironwood, pleaded guilty to four counts of filing false statements to perpetrate the same fraud scheme and was sentenced to eight additional years in prison.
The two men were charged following a monthslong investigation by the Major Fraud Unit of the District Attorney’s Office.
According to prosecutors, the pair came under investigation in December 2020 during a sweeping inquiry into numerous allegations of fraud by inmates at prisons and jails, filing bogus claims to obtain jobless benefits
from the California Employment Development Department.
The claims were submitted to siphon federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funds provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act, according to officials.
District Attorney’s Office investigators discovered that the same internet protocol address at Ironwood was associated with numerous filings, according to the agency.
The scheme involved Peer, still incarcerated, contacting Avery, who was paroled in May 2020, to coordinate the use of EDD benefits cards issued to Ironwood inmates, investigators said.
“In the recorded phone calls between Peer and Avery, Peer provided Avery with personal
identifying information for several inmates and other individuals so that Avery could file fraudulent EDD claims using that information,” according to a statement from the District Attorney’s Office released shortly after the men were arrested.
“Avery explained how much he would pay Peer for every person who had an EDD claim approved. Per inmate phone calls, Peer provided Avery with personal identifying information for 19 subjects ... with EDD benefits.”
The defendant stated that he would share any ill-gotten gains with the inmates who agreed to share their information, according to the prosecution.
Avery’s mobile phone was seized during the investigation and was found to contain the
personal identifying details of 33 individuals, prosecutors said.
“Avery’s phone also contained text messages that he sent to other individuals requesting to use their addresses to receive EDD mail and offering to pay a certain amount of money for each card that arrived at their address,” according to the statement.
The total amount of fraudulently obtained government funds was $518,030, prosecutors said.
State auditors have estimated the losses due to fraudulent CARES unemployment relief funding claims to be at least $20 billion, with money going to parties outside California, prisoners and jail detainees.
Adam Beam Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a second term.
Newsom made the promise during an hourlong debate with his Republican challenger, state Sen. Brian Dahle. It is the only time the two candidates will meet face to face before voting ends on Nov. 8.
Newsom is expected to easily win reelection in November more than one year after beating back a recall attempt fueled by anger at his pandemic policies which included the nation's first statewide stay-at-home order. He has barely campaigned in California this year, instead spending money on ads in challenging Republican leaders Florida and Texas, who are potential opponents in a presidential election.
"Everyday Californians understand what is happening here in California and the governor is focused on running for president,"
Dahle said during a debate that was broadcast live on the radio by KQED News. The debate will air again Sunday night on KQED Public Television.
Asked directly by co-moderator Marisa Lagos if he would commit to serving all four years if he's reelected, Newsom said "yes."
Newsom defended his national campaigning, saying he "barely" left the state to take on national Republican leaders, who he says are banning books and "demeaning" the LGBT community.
"This is a serious moment in American history," Newsom said.
"I've had enough. So I'll proudly and happily stand up."
The debate mostly followed the flow of political messaging from the country's two major political parties, with Newsom focusing on climate change and abortion rights while Dahle focused on the economy, particularly California's high cost of living that includes gas prices soaring as much as $2.60 higher than the national average.
Dahle, a farmer from the northwest corner of California who also owns a trucking business, said it cost $200 a day to put diesel fuel in his trucks, a cost he says has increased the price of food. He said
California should have used its record budget surplus to suspend the state's gas tax, which he says would amount to a $1,700 rebate for taxpayers.
"He's out of touch with everyday, hard working, middle class Californians," Dahle said. "Yes, he and his friends can afford Teslas at $70,000, but Californians on the whole have no opportunity but to just suffer from the policies Gavin Newsom has put forward."
Newsom pushed back, noting he has signed laws sending billions of dollars back to taxpayers since the start of the pandemic, with the latest round of cash hitting taxpayers' bank accounts this month. That's far better than suspending the state's gas tax, Newsom said, because there would be no way to guarantee oil companies would pass the savings along to drivers.
He accused Dahle of voting against those rebates in the state Legislature. Records show Dahle voted for a bill that would implement the tax rebates, but he voted against a broader budget bill that included the money to pay for them.
On abortion, Dahle said he would remove $20 million in the
state's budget that would help pay for women from other states to come to California for the procedure. But he said he would leave money for "reproductive care" in the budget, without detailing what that meant.
He criticized Newsom for supporting Proposition 1, a measure on the ballot this year that would enshrine the right to an abortion in California's Constitution. Dahle said the amendment, if it passed, would make abortion legal up "to the minute before birth."
Newsom said he wouldn't "apologize for having the back of women and girls all across this country."
"What my opponent believes is some 10-year-old gets raped by her father should be forced to bear her brother or sister," Newsom said.
"His position is extreme."
There were no surprises, as both men stuck to the positions they've held throughout their lengthy careers in politics. Newsom defended his and his wife's decision to send their children to a private school, saying the school is focused on "creativity and critical thinking and the kinds of things we're advancing in our
public education system."
Dahle said his two sons went to public schools, but says his daughter attends a private school "because you and I both know that the better education is private education because our schools are failing."
That sparked a heated exchange about education policy, with Dahle saying Newsom can't blame Republicans because they "haven't been in control in California for the last 10 years."
"I blame you for not having one imaginative idea except those that were promoted by people like Betsy DeVos," Newsom said, a reference to former President Donald Trump's education secretary.
The debate will likely be the high point of Dahle's campaign. He's raised less than $1 million, which isn't enough to run statewide TV ads in the nation's most populous state, home to some of the country's most expensive media markets.
"Every day we are trying to get people to know who I am," Dahle said, adding he plans to drive a truck across the state, holding rallies up until Election Day.
Parents are demanding more security at Lake Elsinore schools as Riverside County sheriff’s officials said that a 15- year-old boy arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act on a child may have been in the parking lot of the same school on two other occasions.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Lake Elsinore station responded at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 to Lakeland Village Elementary School in the 18000 block of Grand Avenue
regarding the boy being seen on campus, Sgt. Wilfredo Collazo said.
Authorities said the boy, who is not a student at the school, entered the campus and allegedly committed a lewd act on a child, then fled the campus on foot. Upon their arrival, deputies located the suspect and arrested him.
The campus was placed on lockdown by school administrators out of an abundance of caution for the students until the suspect was caught.
During the course of their investigation, deputies learned there could be additional victims who are
students at the school, Collazo said. “On two other occasions in late August 2022, we are aware that this same suspect had been in the parking lot of the same school,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement provided to City News Service on Saturday, Oct. 22. “On both occasions deputies found the juvenile walking around in the parking lot that is open to the public. There was no criminal act committed on either occasion. We are not aware of any other circumstance in which the suspect made it onto the campus behind the gates in violation of any
criminal law.”
On Friday night a group of concerned parents held a demonstration outside the school district headquarters, calling for some administrators to be fired.
“This has happened several times that people have been able to get on this campus and they don’t know who they are and they go to the restrooms,” parent Stephanie Bingham told CBS2.
The LEUSD Superintendent’s Office issued a statement that read: “As an educator and a parent, I know that we expect our children to be safe while at school, always.
“Our safe place was compromised and we empathize with our students and staff who experienced this traumatic event. We remain committed to evaluating our safety protocols and soon our district will participate in an independent security consultant audit to assist us as we continue to look for ways to improve our layered security approach.”
Anyone with information about the investigation was asked to call the Lake Elsinore station at 951245-3300 or sheriff’s dispatch at 951-776-1099.
MURRIETA – On Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:10 a.m., the Murrieta Police Department Dispatch Center received a report of a traffic collision involving a Toyota minivan and a motorcycle on Jefferson Ave., south of Guava St. Murrieta Police and Murrieta Fire & Rescue arrived on scene at 6:13 a.m. and located the minivan stopped against the west curb line. The driver of the minivan
was found to be suffering from moderate to significant injuries.
The motorcycle was found in the street and its rider lying on the ground nearby. The rider of the motorcycle was identified as a 23-year-old male resident of Murrieta and had sustained multiple life-threatening injuries.
Despite lifesaving measures by emergency personnel, the rider was pronounced deceased at the
scene. The minivan driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was expected to survive.
Through witness statements and physical evidence, officers learned that the motorcycle was traveling south on Jefferson Ave. in the number one lane, south of Guava St. The minivan entered the roadway intending to turn left (north) onto Jefferson from a
private driveway on the west side of the roadway. The motorcycle collided with the driver’s side of the minivan as it entered the roadway.
The Murrieta Police Department’s Traffic Bureau is conducting a full investigation into the cause of the collision. The Riverside County Coroner will determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information related
to this traffic collision and who has not already been contacted by a Murrieta Police Officer or an Investigator is encouraged to contact Murrieta Police Traffic Investigator Anthony Datil at 951461-6397 or adatil@murrietaca. gov or Traffic Bureau Sergeant Ontario Williams at 951-461-6360 or owilliams@murrietaca.gov
Submitted by Murrieta Police DepartmentBARSTOW – U.S. Border Patrol
Agents arrested two individuals who were transporting approximately 35 pounds of fentanyl near Barstow, Monday, Oct. 17.
At approximately 12:30 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Murrieta Station encountered a silver sedan with two occupants inside. At the time of the encounter, the vehicle was parked at a gas
station near the Interstate 15 westbound Barstow Road off-ramp.
After a brief conversation with the individuals, agents discovered multiple bundles concealed inside the vehicle’s trunk. The bundles’ weighed approximately 35 pounds and their contents later tested positive for fentanyl. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $553,000.
The 23-year-old United States citizen male driver, a 31-year-old Guatemalan male passenger, and the narcotics were turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. The vehicle used to transport the fentanyl was seized by U.S. Border Patrol.
“I am proud to say that our San Diego Sector agents prevented these individuals from poisoning
our communities,” Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Heitke said. “These agents are responsible for over 50% of all fentanyl seized by the U.S. Border Patrol this year.”
Since the beginning of fiscal year 2022, San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents have seized more than 1,000 pounds of the addictive drug, an approximate 200% increase over the previous year.
To prevent the illicit smuggling of humans, drugs, and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance on corridors of egress away from the nation’s borders. To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact San Diego Sector at 619-498-9900
Submitted by U.S. Border Patrol.
A felon accused of fatally assaulting his brother at their Menifee home was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 18, on suspicion of murder.
Abisola Afuwape, 30, of Menifee was formally booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside on the allegation,
though he was already locked up for alleged parole violations.
According to Menifee police Capt. Dave Gutierrez, Abisola Afuwape allegedly attacked Abiodun Afuwape in the predawn hours Friday, Oct. 7, in the 28200 block of Serenity Falls Way, near Bankside Drive.
He said 911 dispatchers received a report of a suicide, with the caller stating that the victim required
life-saving treatment.
Patrol officers and Riverside County Fire Department paramedics reached the location within minutes and found Abiodun Afuwape suffering “significant trauma to his upper body, inconsistent with a suicide,” according to Gutierrez.
Paramedics attempted to resuscitate him, but the victim died at the residence, the captain said.
Homicide detectives were summoned and took over the investigation.
They interviewed the suspect and initially arrested him based on a parole revocation warrant.
“Detectives and crime scene investigators continued their extensive investigation, which included crime scene analysis, evidence analysis, statements and collaboration with the district
as memorable as possible so I brought along my two sons and my son-in-law so that we could spend some time in the woods doing “man” things.
to do that.
Make the most of every opportunity.
Let them see and hear you follow Jesus.
attorney’s office,” Gutierrez said. “As a result of their investigative efforts, detectives developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for the murder of his brother.”
No other details were provided, including a possible motive.
Abisola Afuwape is being held without bail.
Background information on his previous offenses was unavailable.
I was invited to speak at a church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, a few weeks ago. I was excited because I wanted to see my friend and encourage him, his wife and his church family as much as possible. My excitement grew even greater when I discovered my invite included a little time to hunt the elusive Arkansas whitetail deer.
I wanted to make this trip
If you’re wondering, we didn’t get anything, but we did have a fantastic time. We goofed off while walking down old logging roads, set up deer blinds, dressed in camo, learned how to track, chased deer when we saw them, ate Pop-Tarts and some got a little spooked when they stayed in their hunting blinds well after dark. It was a beautiful time I will never forget, and I hope it will be the first of many like it.
If you have children of any age, you’re probably shocked at how fast they grow up. And if you’re an empty nester, you’re shaking your head, asking yourself how it all went by so fast. Am I right?
Since time passes by so quickly, how can parents make the most of their time with their children?
Here are two quick tips on how
I could easily have gone on this trip by myself. It could have been an “all business” ministry trip. But I think life’s too short to be just all about business, especially if you have children.
The Bible tells you to “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil,” in Ephesians 5:15-16.
Let’s be honest. The days are undoubtedly evil. That’s why it’s so crucial you become a positive and godly influence for your children as much as possible.
I’m not saying you need to do extravagant things to win your child’s love, because that strategy never works. I am saying you need to look for opportunities to be with your children for fun and influence. If you do, that time will strengthen your relationship with them.
My wife Laura and I have never been the kind of parents who forced our children to have spiritual disciplines like praying and reading their Bibles. Instead, we took more of a modeling approach and looked for opportunities to speak into their lives and lived by example.
For instance, when I was on this trip to Arkansas with my boys, we prayed every morning before we hunted and asked God to keep us safe and bless our trip. On our last day in the woods, knowing that we didn’t get a deer, we stopped and thanked God for letting us get the opportunity to go and for keeping us safe.
My boys got to see another church, heard them worship, watched me serve another pastor and encouraged their people. It even stirred up some good conversation with them about how God uses churches of all shapes and sizes. It was awesome.
You can do it too. If you look, there are probably some simple opportunities where your kids can hear and watch you follow Jesus. There will be no better time spent, and best of all, it won’t feel forced.
Jesus said, “You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father,” in Matthew 5:14-16.
You are the light of Jesus to your children. Let them hear and see you follow Jesus. It’s less preachy and more effective.
Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.
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person(s)
Number: R-202212432
(are)
REY TACO GRILL 20641 Van Buren Blvd Unit 103, Riverside,
92518
Mailing address: 1155 S. Riverside Ave Sp 67, Rialto, CA 92376
County: Riverside Familia Valencia Inc, 20641 Van Buren Blvd Unit 103, Riverside, CA 92518
This business is conducted by a Corporation
Corporation is registered in the state of CA
Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 08/01/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)
Registrant: Casey Yarosh, Treasurer Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/26/2022
NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.
THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL:
PUBLISHED:
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File Number: R-202212614
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A WING AND A PRAYER NURSERY AND BOTANICAL GARDEN 53250 US Highway 371, Anza, California 92539 Mailing address: PO Box 172, Aguanga, CA 92536 County: Riverside Liana Jean Jefferis, 39305 Howard Rd, Anza, CA 92539
This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)
Registrant: Liana Jean Jefferis Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/29/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE.
PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK.
LEGAL: 3701 PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File Number: R-202213213
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEAUTY BY JAX 31093 Temecula Pkway D4, Temecula, CA 92592 Mailing address: 713 E. Elder St #4, Fallbrook, CA 92028 County: Riverside Jaclyn Danielle Barrios, 713 E. Elder St #4, Fallbrook, CA 92028
This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202212682
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. THE CLUCKING GOAT 2. THE CLUCKING GOAT RANCH 61092 Canyon Dr, Mountain Center, CA 92561 County: Riverside Jennifer Lynn Anderson, 61092 Canyon Dr, Mountain Center, CA 92561 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)
Registrant: Jennifer Lynn Anderson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/30/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202212457 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DETAIL GARAGE 760 AUTOBODY & PAINT 45480 Commerce St Ste 4, Indio, CA 92201
Mailing address: 45480 Commerce St Ste4, Indio, CA 92201 County: Riverside Juan -- Guerra, 45480 Commerce St Ste 4, Indio, CA 92201
This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 04 25 2017 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)
Registrant: Juan -- Guerra Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/27/2022
NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File Number: R-202212848
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES PHOTO BOOTH 36508 Geranium Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 County: Riverside Scheindig Albert Aroche, 36508 Geranium Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/07/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)
Registrant: Scheindig Albert Aroche Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/05/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3707 PUBLISHED: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2022
the registrant
Professions Code
guilty of
fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)
Registrant: Kristin Rhone, CEO
filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2022
NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.
THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3708
PUBLISHED: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2022
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CVCO 2203926 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
Petitioner:
YAPHET KICHECKO GIBBS GARCIA
Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
YAPHET KICHECKO
Present Name:
Registrant: Jaclyn
NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE
10/13/2022
of
SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3709 PUBLISHED: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2022
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CVSW 2206390 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: JESUS FIDEL CERVANTES Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JESUS FIDEL CERVANTES
Proposed Name: AUGUST ARDEN WORKMAN
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 11-17-22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101
The address of the court: 30755 Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 9/29/2022
Signed: Joshua A. Knight, Judge of the Superior Court
LEGAL: 3705
PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022
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Published:
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 10/06/2022
Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court
LEGAL: 3706
PUBLISHED: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2022
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