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Three San Jacinto Council seats up for grabs

Volume 16, Issue 44

Día De Los Muertos celebrates deceased loved ones

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The San Jacinto City Council has three council seats opening this election year with five qualified candidates running. The candidates are incumbents, Andrew Kotyuk and Crystal Ruiz, and challengers, Ken Kidby, Russ Utz and James Pangrazzi. see page A-6

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Field of Honor opens Saturday, celebrates Veterans MURRIETA – The eighth annual Field of Honor opens Saturday, Nov. 5, in Murrieta Town Square Park, located on the corner of Kalmia and Jefferson in Murrieta and will continue for a full week, ending Nov. 12. see page C-3

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Folklórico dancer Ayden Barron, 3, prepares for a dance performance during the 5th Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29. The holiday, which was originally celebrated in Central and Southern Mexico, is a festive holiday for families to remember and honor their deceased loved ones. See more photos on page C-1. Shane Gibson photo

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It was all about the dogs at Animal Friends of the Valleys’ Annual Paws on the Promenade Spooktacular Dog Walk. Creatively-costumed dogs, children and pet owners were everywhere at the outdoor plaza in front of the theatres at the Promenade Mall in Temecula.

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A high-stakes race for an open Riverside County supervisor seat has suddenly gone from simmering to searing. The waning days of the Nov. 8 race that pits appointed incumbent Chuck Washington against challenger Shellie Milne has been marked by each side releasing stacks of documents aimed at painting their opponents in a negative light. The opposition research, released by campaign surrogates beginning Oct. 13, mark a toe-totoe political brawl that may rank as the most vitriolic in the county’s fast-growing 3rd District. One of Washington’s financial backers, Howard Rosenthal, touched off the exchange when he

delivered a packet of materials to the “Valley News” that he claims indicate Milne “lacks the experience and stability” needed for such a crucial elected office. “Unfortunately, this candidate is a financial wreck with a bad track record and was a nightmare for us in the city of Hemet on the council,” Rosenthal said in a subsequent email. Rosenthal’s actions prompted Milne’s political consultant to respond in kind, releasing a trove of materials. In an email cover letter, Alex Avetoom characterized Washington as “a pay-to-play politician with countless conflicts of interests and favors done for donors with business before the government.” Avetoom, director of the Irvinebased Venture Strategic, went on to say that Washington over the years has tapped into “lavish perks and

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gifts” that include Las Vegas trips, extra pay, free beer, hot air balloon rides and an admission to an array of ticketed events. As the exchanges unfolded, both candidates agreed to answer email questions. Milne also did a telephone interview. Milne said she had initially

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hoped that the race would solely be framed by county issues. She said it is regrettable that the race has veered off that path. The race started with three political powerhouses vying in the June 7 primary. Rarely had three

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Hemet City Council race draws eight candidates Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Eight Hemet City Council candidates, two incumbents and six hopefuls vying for three open council seats and an unopposed city treasurer candidate will appear on Hemet City ballots in the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election. Hemet City Council consists of five members elected from the city and it is the first year the council will be selected by districts. The councilmembers serve four-year staggered terms. There are five districts in Hemet. The ballots will show the candidates from each district. The top vote-getter in each district will take his or her post January 1, 2017. Following the election, the new City Council will select the new mayor and vicemayor who will serve one-year terms. Under the Hemet’s managermayor city government rules the city manager does not have a vote on the Hemet Council, and is appointed by the council.

see HEMET, page A-8

City of Hemet Mayor Bonnie Wright, addressees the council and guests attending a July 26, 2016 City Council meeting at the Hemet Public Library. Shane Gibson photo

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Proposition 51 would benefit local school districts Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Proposition 51, otherwise known as the “Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016” will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. According to Ballotpedia, Proposition 51 is a ballot initiative, meaning it originated as a petition signed by a minimum number of registered voters to propose the statue. As an indirect initiative, the measure was first referred to the legislature by California Resident Thomas W. Hiltachk and will be put to a popular vote. Proposition 51 will authorize $9 billion in general obligation bonds, bar amendment to existing authority to levy developer fees to fund school facilities, bar amendments to existing State Allocation Board processes for allocating school construction funding and appropriate money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Primarily, the $9 billion will be allocated with $3 billion for new construction, $3 billion for modernization of K-12 public school facilities, $1 billion for charter and vocational education facilities and $2 billion for California Community College facilities. The fiscal impact, as determined by the legislative analyst, is an estimated $8.6 billion in interest making Prop 51 $17.6 billion to repay and costing the state approximately $500 million a year for 35 years. The necessity for the proposition as stated in Section 1 of the official letter to the Initiative Coordinator in the Office of the Attorney General, is due to public education being a state responsibility. The proposition supports making repairs to meet basic health and safety guidelines specifically those for fire and earthquakes. Moreover, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson suggests that Prop 51 will allow for local schools and community colleges “to upgrade vocational education classrooms so students can train for good-paying careers and contribute to California’s growing economy. And, we owe it to our veterans to provide training and help them transition to the workplace.” Applying to both community colleges and the aforementioned, Prop

51 requires funding to be used solely for school improvement approved by local boards. According to G. Rick Marshall and Wendy M. Lack of the California Taxpayers Action Network, they claim the measure claims that there are a lack of accountability provisions regardless of the local boards because local measures already in place fund their respective school districts. While the only campaign opposition “California Taxpayers and Educators Opposed to Sprawl and Developer Abuse was terminated July 27. Governor Jerry Brown (D), however, remains a prominent opponent of the measure due to the increased debt it entails. Moreover, there is speculation of accountability in that power would be placed in state control. According to Governor Jerry Brown, The measure fails to guarantee equality of funding for all school districts due to the inequitability of the system. School districts are granted funding based on the access to the application line, not necessity. He further elaborates that the proposition funds may be exploited by construction companies for their profit. The question remains whether the funding is a necessity or if California should focus on education system reforms before instituting state school bonds. However, many school districts anticipate the measure to help offset the renovations to local schools. Temecula Valley Unified has to date submitted $20 million in funding applications to the state in anticipation of the passage of a state school facilities bond. The application of the measure would reimburse the district for funds already spent on projects. “Those projects are for the theater at Temecula Valley High School, the modernization of Nicolas Valley Elementary School, the modernization of Margarita Middle School, and the Culinary Arts and Two-Story Classroom Building at Temecula Valley High School,” explained TVUSD Director of Facilites Development Janet Dixon. “The District would also qualify for matching funds for modernization funding for several additional schools,” Dixon said of the second phase of funding. “The first of these

projects would be constructed at Temecula Elementary School in 2017. The Temecula Elementary School project entails re-roofing of the oldest buildings on the site, safety improvements including fire alarm upgrades, and fencing improvements, replacement of old and inefficient air conditioning units, addition of a permanent stage in the multi-purpose room, asbestos removal, and American with Disabilities Act accessibility compliance improvements.” Other funds over the next one to two years for qualifying schools would be used for Vail Elementary School, Temecula Middle School, Red Hawk Elementary School, Vail Ranch Middle School, and the Sparkman Alternative Education Center for modernization, given the bond money has not been exceeded past its $3 billion limit. All the projects listed and future renovations fall under the over $375 million in capital facility needs according to the Facilities Master Plan for the district in 2012. “The voters of the district approved Measure Y in 2012, which provides $165 million toward meeting those needs,” Dixon said. “Any matching funding obtained from the state through Proposition 51 will allow the district to leverage the Measure Y dollars to complete more projects on that plan.” According to TVUSD’s website, the introduction of Measure Y was to appropriate $165 million from property taxes to acquire, construct and reconstruct school facilities, and provide for supporting infrastructure at existing school sites throughout the district. The locally approved ballot initiative was budgeted to address the most critical building needs of the district. These needs, identified in the Master Facility Plan and Bond Project List were prioritized through a weighing of numerous factors, including health, safety and security, regulatory and legal compliance issues, technology needs, educational program enhancements, projected enrollment growth, and the district’s mission, vision, and core values. With local school districts preparing in anticipation for the proposition, the power is in the hands of the voters to appraise the measure’s necessity.

Supervisors approve ordinance to deter synthetic drug use RIVERSIDE – Riverside County supervisors adopted a measure last week intended to crack down on the distribution of illegal synthetic drugs, which Supervisor Chuck Washington described as a “threat and danger to the community.” In a 5-0 vote without comment, the Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance No. 932, which mandates that individuals selling, supplying or otherwise possessing synthetics face fines and potential misdemeanor charges. Washington introduced the measure earlier this month in the hope of choking off the supply of hardcore synthetic drugs, which he said were a worsening habit among “high school and college-age individuals, as well as among the homeless, parolees and probationers.” During an Oct. 4 hearing, board Chairman John Benoit said the popularity of such drugs had become a “huge, horrible problem” and expressed hope that cities throughout the Inland Empire would follow the county’s lead in going after them. Ordinance No. 932 only applies to unincorporated communities. Washington first broached the idea of an ordinance regulating illegal synthetic drugs in April. After

months of research and vetting by the Riverside County Office of County Counsel, District Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Department, the current measure was drafted. Washington acknowledged that the State Synthetic Drug Laws and the federal Controlled Substances Act contain provisions that target the manufacturing and distribution of many synthetics, but not on a micro level. That’s where Ordinance No. 932 might prove effective, the supervisor said. Liquor stores, smoke shops and other outlets that place synthetic “intoxicating chemical substances” on their shelves could be fined and face other penalties in county-led enforcement actions, according to the ordinance. Similarly, private individuals peddling illicit synthetics may also be penalized under the ordinance. Washington noted that various combinations of makeshift drugs can induce “extremely violent reactions,” resulting in “hallucinations, psychotic episodes, aggression, suicidal and homicidal ideations, self-mutilation and death.” According to the ordinance, synthetics are derived from incense, cleaning products, plant foods, skin

treatments and spice. “Many synthetic drugs are sold as white powders, packaged in vials that resemble cocaine, or dyed green to appear similar to marijuana,” the ordinance states. “Brand names are often similar to street slang for illicit drugs. These names are always changing but include ‘Eight Ballz,’ ‘Puff,’ ‘Spice,’ ‘Green Buddha,’ ‘Scooby Snax,’ ‘Mr. and Mrs. Marley’ and ‘Cloud 9 Incense.’” The drugs routinely contain chemical intoxicants like cathinone, methylphenyl, methylene, butylone and their derivatives. Sheriff’s investigators or code enforcement officers will have to look at the name of the product, how it’s packaged, its chemical content and similar factors to determine whether it’s a prohibited synthetic, according to the ordinance. Labeling certain items with the disclaimer “not safe for human consumption” may not be sufficient to avoid an enforcement action. Local laws regulating the distribution, sale and possession of synthetic drugs have been enacted in the city of Los Angeles, as well as in Kern, San Bernardino, San Diego and San Luis Obispo counties, according to County Counsel Greg Priamos.

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was headed by political leaders from Hemet and other population hubs east of the Interstate 15 corridor. Then one growth boom after another roared through Temecula, Murrieta and French Valley. As the district’s population base shifted, so did its political power. Milne’s campaign materials describe her as “the proven conservative” who seeks to protect private property rights, adopt responsible spending policies and privatize government services when such steps are practical. In the email interview, Milne said her record proves that she will “stick up for the taxpayers” of Riverside County. She said change is desperately needed. “I think we’ll do well to clean house,” she said in a brief telephone interview. “Nothing will change if we keep the same people in play.” Washington’s materials say he has made a difference during his stint as a supervisor. The materials say he takes action and gets the job done. His email spotlighted his experience, government track record and his efforts to create jobs and balance budgets. Washington has carved out a unique political path since he arrived in Murrieta as a young military vet turned airline pilot. Washington served on Murrieta’s council from 1995 to 1999 and was mayor for part of that term.

Washington moved south into the Temecula community of Meadowview, and he was elected to that council in 2003. Washington was still on the council when Gov. Brown tapped him to fill an open seat on the county board. Washington is the only person to be alternately elected to the Murrieta and Temecula city councils. He is also the first black to ever serve on either council. He broke that same racial barrier on the countywide board. Lane and Milne surfaced as likely opponents to Washington almost as soon as the ink dried on Brown’s appointment. Milne is a retail and municipal consultant and her family owns a grading and excavation company. She parlayed her tea party roots and community activism into a winning bid for a Hemet council seat in November 2012. The campaign has been costly and split along factional and ideological lines. There has been a scramble for endorsements and donations. Recently, the race has detoured into deep background searches and character attacks. Washington’s campaign materials indicate that he has amassed more than 200 endorsements, many of them from key leaders and groups. The materials state that Washington has the backing of three county supervisors, four Temecula councilmen, several

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business associations and public employee unions. Financial disclosure forms show he has raised nearly $340,000 heading into the homestretch, including nearly $10,000 from three Indian gaming tribes. Much of his financial support has come from developers and public employee unions. At least three wineries have been the site of campaign fundraisers and his donor list includes several vintners. Washington has loaned his campaign $4,000. A funding committee controlled by a former Temecula council colleague – Jeff Comerchero – has pumped about $15,000 into Washington’s campaign, according to the financial reports. Records show that Rosenthal, who gave his opposition research to this paper, paid for food valued at $800 that was consumed at a Washington fundraiser. Howard and Margaret Rosenthal are listed as among the Hemet / San Jacinto community leaders who support Washington. Washington said that fundraiser was held in December 2015 and it targeted Hemet-area business leaders. Rosenthal is also one of four local supporters who are quoted on Washington’s campaign website. Washington said Rosenthal has become a friend in recent years. They do not socialize, but talk occasionally about local issues, Washington said in his email. Milne’s campaign website lists a just handful of endorsements, but some of them are from key office holders or are leaders of political groups. They include U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, state Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez and state Senator Mike Morrell. Milne has also won the endorsement of Ron Bradley, who has attained a guru-like status among local city managers, councils and business leaders. Bradley is perhaps best known in this area as Temecula’s city manager from 1994 to 1998 and as a chairman of its chamber of commerce. He previously managed the cities of La Mesa and Oceanside. He served as an interim city manager in Laguna Hills, and held that same post in Murrieta in 2007 and Hemet for a period that spanned portions of 2012-13. Bradley is a candidate in the Temecula council race that culminates Nov. 8. Milne has raised more than $305,000 over the bulk of the campaign. At least $60,000 has come from one or more entities associated with Wayne Minor, who is affiliated with a network of business and agricultural interests, records show. Another $20,000 of Milne’s funds came from the Hemet-based Physicians for Healthy Hospitals. Two other groups – the Victor Valley Global Medical Center and the Western Electrical Contractors Association political action committee – each donated $10,000. The release of background information by Rosenthal added a new wrinkle to the race. In many political races, behind-the-scenes supporters seek to share information anonymously with the news media. In this instance, the releases amount to full-throated public barrages by both sides. The half-inch thick file that Rosenthal dropped off at the paper consists of a piecemeal and possibly selective smattering of court documents that could likely be combed from the public record. The stack includes documents dating from about 1996 to 2004 that centers on Milne’s past divorce case. A four-page civil complaint filed against Milne by a Phoenix attorney in May 1996 is identified as a case of “Embezzlement, Conversion and

Breach of Contract.” No information was given as to how that case – which centered on work that Milne did for a doll shop – was resolved. The other Rosenthal materials include a December 2002 small claims case pertaining to a disputed firewood purchase, a December 2000 Superior Court case stemming from an El Cajon automobile accident, a March 2004 personal injury case and a May 2010 speeding ticket that, before its eventual disposition, included Milne’s failure to appear at a court hearing. In response, Milne said the cases were inconsequential and in some instances, frivolous. Given Washington’s track record, she said the documents amount to an ill-advised effort to “rifle through” her past. “In reality, everything I have seen from Chuck seeks to tell a polar opposite story than what is true,” she said in her email reply. Her consultant, Avetoom, emailed a thinner stack of materials to the paper. One set focuses on a string of changes in party affiliation before Washington’s appointment by Brown, a Democrat. That batch centers on a tracking that shows how Washington since 2001 shifted back and forth from being an independent to a decline to state status to Republican and, finally, to Democrat. Avetoom also provided Washington campaign financial reports that he says is intended to mislead voters about Washington’s current party affiliation. Washington called that “nonsense” and noted that his forms reveal support from Republican and Democratic backers. Avetoom provided a 2005 Superior Court claim in which a woman who purchased a car from Washington lodged a fraud claim over the vehicle’s sports package and its mileage. An accompanying record showed that the two sides reached an agreement after Washington offered to pay the woman $350. Avetoom contended the materials showed Washington was “sued for fraud like a shady used car salesman.” Washington countered that the dispute was casually settled and he asserted that Milne’s court cases were far more onerous. Other Avetoom documents include listings extrapolated from public records that he said indicates many of Washington’s campaign donors can be traced to companies or individuals he has helped. Some documents also list ticketed events, trips or for-fee activities that Washington has attended or participated in that date back to 2009. Other documents detail pay he has received since 2012 from public agencies that he has belonged to as part of his service on a council or the county board. Those agencies include the Western Riverside Council of Governments, the county Local Agency Formation and the Riverside Transit Agency. Avetoom concludes that those “pay and perks” received by Washington had a total value from $21,000 to $37,000. Washington provided a point-bypoint rejection of those contentions. He said the trips he took netted benefits to his constituents. He said he has paid for outings himself. He said many public and private events offer cities and agencies tickets in hopes of attracting key public officials to shows, venues or gatherings. Washington said both he and Milne have drawn donations from political supporters. He was critical of Milne’s public service and said he is supported by people who like the work he has done and want him to continue in office.

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The San Jacinto City Council has three council seats open this election year with five qualified candidates running. The candidates are incumbents, Andrew Kotyuk and Crystal Ruiz, and challengers, Ken Kidby, Russ Utz and James Pangrazzi. The voters will have an opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates in the upcoming Nov. 8 election. Andrew Kotyuk is the current mayor of San Jacinto. He is a Navy veteran. The local businessman was born and raised in San Jacinto. He said he is dedicated to finding solutions to the city’s current problems without raising taxes. He called attention to his and the city’s success in opening up closed parks during the recession, lowering utility and maintenance costs, reopening Fire Station No. 78 with a renegotiated fire contract and finding new city revenues through grants and other sources. Kotyuk said the city is growing, and he is “committed and prepared to drive increases in public safety, quality of life and amenities as developments are negotiated and built.” Crystal Ruiz said she came to the residents embracing a new beginning for the city of San Jacinto and believed they could balance the budget without spending its reserves. She said she is “committed to continuing our fight for economic stability, to bringing jobs to San Jacinto and to working for you.” She serves as a commissioner on

the Southern California Association of Governments and the Riverside Conservation Authority. Ruiz is a strong advocate for a number of community organizations including Boxing for Christ and Summer Music at the Mansion. She said she follows the concept that this country was founded on the idea that America was the land of opportunity and that if we worked hard anything could be possible. “That dream is not dead. It just takes work to get it,” Ruiz said. Russ Utz has operated a successful business in the city for the past 16 years and believes he can bring a fresh perspective to the city by streamlining its operations. He said the city still has a serious money problem, and Utz has some creative solutions to the city’s public safety issues. He said code enforcement has a big problem with being inconsistent. Utz has always been active in city affairs serving as a member of the City Planning Commission and San Jacinto Unified School District Measure Y Oversight Committee co-chair among other volunteer groups. He said he can make things better in the city and does not need another job or income. Utz adds that he is ready to jump into the seat and do what needs to be done to fund necessary infrastructure improvements creatively. Ken Kidby is a veteran who served for 10 years as a U.S. Marine and for 17 years in the National Guard. He has owned a home and a business in the city with his family since 2008. He said serving the country has been his pride and soul throughout

his life, and as a San Jacinto resident, he is dedicated “to serve you and your city with the same pride and care.” Kidby is a member of the San Jacinto Lions Club, a member of the San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce and the American Business Women’s Association. He works with the association to support the women in business in the city. He sees public safety as one of his focuses and is currently leading the HOPE Collaborative, Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, and Million Kids effort to improve safety in San Jacinto. James Pangrazzi has been a critic for over five years of the San Jacinto City Council using up most of the city’s $18 million reserve during the recession and sees a need for change in the city council. Pangrazzi said the council has been incompetent in making proper legal decisions, including when the council cut monthly council meetings from twice a month to once a month. He said as a city councilman he promises integrity, accountability and responsibility. Pangrazzi said he will make sure that city parks are inspected not only for their physically unsafe defects but for the rats and snakes that infest them. He said he will make sure the city does not create any more “slush” funds. Pangrazzi said he will make sure the public is never shut out of council meetings and that the public has more time for comments. Candidate statements are compiled from written questionnaires, public forums, social media and candidate campaign information.

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The Hemet City Council sent back a recommendation to charge all civic and nonprofit organizations a $40 licensing fee per community event on city property or $1,000 per year for all events to city staff for clarification before it is passed. Hemet Mayor Pro Tem Paul Ravers after hearing of the proposal, indicated such fees could hinder the efforts of some churches and other nonprofits to hold a fundraising event for badly needed charities. The remainder of council agreed, saying the licensing fees proposal should be clarified and possibly exempt certain fundraising events. The proposed ordinance originally presented by staff said that city property and any Hemet Housing Authority property subject to the fees would include “parking lots, rights of way, public facilities, parcels and similar real property.” A community event “shall mean a community or charitable event that is open to the public, for either free admission or admission based

on a fee and no matter whether goods or entertainment are sold at the event. The following events shall be considered ‘community events:’ any festival, farmers market, recreation or spectator events, carnivals and circuses, merry-gorounds, amusement for advertising events, live entertainment or similar events.” It suggested the $40 singular event license or the $1,000 per year license are “reasonable in light of city’s actual costs of providing service of issuing community event on city property licenses,” noting that it takes city staff to take the application, enter it into the city database, verify that all safety and traffic laws; confirm that any vendors or services at the event are in compliance with the city’s regulations, validate whether the community event meets the city’s insurance requirements.” The staff indicated they would return to the council later to present any clarifications or modifications of the proposed license fee. The council also discussed the establishment of an “Other PostEmployment Benefits (OPED)

Trust and establishing a funding policy.” The trust would be administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and the U.S. Bank.” The trust would essentially be an investment the city would make to help pay for new employees’ retirements but would not affect any current or former employees’ retirement program. The city proposed they place $750,000 into the initial OPED and then $250,000 per year thereafter hopefully building the trust for and reduce the city’s unfunded liabilities. The investment portfolio would be recommended through High Mark Capital Management and administered by the city manager. The council had five options for investments as presented by High Mark representatives. The city treasurer recommended the council balanced/moderate option with (fixed income/equity) investments between bonds and other funds, mostly mutual funds. High Mark representatives said the PARS options can be changed by the council depending on changing market conditions.

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California Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, will go before voters Nov. 8 Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

According to Ballotpedia.com, a yes vote on Prop 64 would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for those aged 21 years or older and establish certain sales and cultivation taxes. A no vote would oppose the legalization of recreational marijuana. While the State of California legalized medical marijuana, the possession or use of marijuana for recreational and medical purposes is currently illegal under federal law. Proposition 64 would make recreational marijuana legal in California state law. Ballotpedia reports that “Proposition 64 would allow adults aged 21 years or older to possess and use marijuana for recreational purposes. The measure would create two new taxes, one levied on cultivation and the other on retail price. Revenue from the taxes would be spent on drug research, treatment and enforcement, health and safety grants addressing marijuana, youth programs and preventing environmental damage resulting from illegal marijuana production.” Should the measure pass, marijuana would be taxed at the rate of $9.25 per ounce for flowers and $2.75

per ounce for leaves, with exceptions for certain medical marijuana sales and cultivation. A second 15 percent tax on the retail price of marijuana would also be enacted. Taxes would be adjusted for inflation starting in 2020. Ballotpedia is reporting that revenue from the two taxes would be deposited in a new California Marijuana Tax Fund. “First, the revenue would be used to cover costs of administrating and enforcing the measure. Next, it would be distributed to drug research, treatment and enforcement.” Drug research, treatment and enforcement includes “grants to local health departments and communitybased nonprofits supporting “job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies.” As well as $2 million per year to the UC San Diego Center for Medical Cannabis Research to study medical marijuana, $10 million per year for 11 years for public California universities to research and evaluate the implementation and impact of Proposition 64, and various youth

programs among others. According to the legislation, smoking would be permitted in a private home or at a business licensed for on-site marijuana consumption. Smoking would remain illegal while driving a vehicle, anywhere smoking tobacco is prohibited and in all public places. Up to 28.5 grams of marijuana and 8 grams of concentrated marijuana would be legal to possess. However, possession on the grounds of a school, day care center, or youth center while children are present would remain illegal. An individual would be permitted to grow up to six plants within a private home, as long as the area is locked and not visible from a public place. To sell marijuana for recreational use, businesses would need to acquire a state license. Local governments could also require them to obtain a local license. Businesses would not be authorized to sell within 600 feet of a school, day care center or youth center. Ballotpedia reports that “The initiative was also designed to prevent licenses for large-scale marijuana businesses for five years in order to prevent ‘unlawful monopoly power.’” Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation would regulate and license

marijuana businesses after being renamed the Bureau of Marijuana Control. It would be responsible for regulating and licensing marijuana businesses. Counties and municipalities would be empowered to restrict where marijuana businesses could be located. Local governments could also completely ban the sale of marijuana from their jurisdictions. Many local cities, including Murrieta, Menifee and San Jacinto have already passed or begun the process to ban the sale of recreational marijuana. University of the Pacific researchers published an analysis Oct. 17, estimating the economic impact of legal marijuana on the Sacramento area. According to the study, the measure would create between 2,180 and 26,439 jobs, depending on how local government regulates marijuana and consumer demand,” Ballotpedia reports. As of last week, a SurveyUSA poll showed support at 51 percent and opposition at 40 percent, the lowest support recorded for Prop. 64 this year. Supporters for Prop 64 include Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Democratic Party and the California Medical Association. Proponents argue that Prop 64 has specific safeguards that would protect children while allowing responsible

adult use of marijuana. Supporters also say it would incorporate best practices from other states that already legalized marijuana and that Prop 64 would generate tax revenue and decrease law enforcement costs, providing funding for things like afterschool programs, drug prevention education and drug/alcohol addiction treatment, law enforcement training and research on impaired driving, and other programs. Supporters claim Prop 64 would decrease black market and drug cartel activity. Opponents include Senator Joel Anderson, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez and the California Peace Officers Association. Opponents argue that Prop 64 would result in more highway fatalities and more impaired driving, allow marijuana growing near schools and parks, and would erode local control, would increase black market and drug cartel activity, would allow marijuana smoking advertisements to be aired, would hurt underprivileged neighborhoods and would put small marijuana farmers in northern California out of business. If Proposition 64 is approved, individuals serving sentences for activities made legal under the measure would be eligible for resentencing.

Murrieta Police Department’s DARE program teaches dangers of drugs to students MURRIETA – Since 1996, the Murrieta Police Department has taught the DARE curriculum to fifth graders in our local elementary schools. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program’s mission of teaching students good decision making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives is consistent with the goals and mission of the Murrieta Police Department. Over the last 20 years, countless Murrieta students

have gained a greater understanding of the consequences that result from the choices they make as juveniles. Ten local MVUSD Elementary Schools, as well as Menifee Unified’s Oak Meadows Elementary have Murrieta Police Officers assigned as DARE Instructors. Each year, fifth grade students from those 11 schools receive a 10-week DARE program, culminating in a DARE graduation and Mulligan’s DARE Night.

The program is paid for with funds from within the police department budget. In addition to Police Department funds, the end of year Mulligan’s night sends 25 percent of the proceeds back to the Police budget for the next year’s program. The Murrieta Police Department believes the youth in our community is the greatest asset we have. Teaching and mentoring Murrieta’s youth over the last 20 years through the DARE

curriculum is something the police department is very proud of. During the month of October 2016, DARE America will be in our community soliciting donations for their organization. They will be set up in front of retail establishments. Although the Murrieta Police Department supports DARE America’s mission, we also want the community to know that Murrieta PD’s DARE Program is fully funded within the city budget. DARE

America does not fund the Murrieta PD / MVUSD DARE Program. DARE Graduation this year is set for May of 2017. Graduation will be held at each school site. Mulligan’s DARE Night will be held the same week. Contact your elementary school principal and/or Sergeant David Baca for more information on the program. Sergeant Baca can be reached at (951) 461-6308.

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mission to make of Hemet safe,” she said. As a candidate, she says “Hemet cannot continue on a trajectory that fails to retain quality residents, businesses and staff. For a safer and prosperous Hemet, elect a qualified person to make tough long-range choices.” Her priorities are to “fully staff and support public safety departments. Improve relations with community economic development strategies for quality industry/retail. Streamline processes for operations efficiency. Foster communication among city, citizens and business and set policy

with logic and intergrity.” Chuck Moore arrived in Hemet in 2011 with his wife of 43 years. They have two grown sons. He is a fiscal conservative with a degree in Business Administration and is a proud military veteran. He says he is determined to “put Hemet back on its feet. I do not subscribe to ‘political correctness.’ I say what I mean and mean what I say” “The City of Hemet has a leadership problem—not a revenue problem. New taxes are not the answer. When the city council keeps increasing the salaries of employees without requiring results it’s no wonder that

they find themselves nearly broke and demanding more money from our already overburdened citizens. We pay enough taxes.” He says “If the City of Hemet is to survive and prosper, we must elect new leaders with a fresh business prospective who will place the interest of its citizens first, not those of the city employees. I am committed to making Hemet the wonderful community that my wife and I chose over many others.”

he believes in “Putting Hemet First.” Perciful, who has lived in Hemet for the past 16 years with his family, has been endorsed by the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors where he served as the local president in 2017. As a city planning commissioner he knows the needs of developers and of the city who wants to make Hemet more “business friendly.” He says he will put his proven leadership to work to bring more business and commerce to the city and remain active in the community. Cameron Scott Broderick is a security Professional and has lived in the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley all of his life. He believes there are other means of solving the city’s budget problems than raising taxes. As a security professional he is well aware of the crime and homeless issue facing the city and says he will be able to help solve those issues. He says he will make sure the most critical issues will be prioritized in the budgets. He thinks the city pays too high of salaries to its public employees and thinks more of them than they do of the average Hemet citizens.

District 1 candidates City Councilman Robert Youssef representing District 1 completes his four year term this year and has decided not to run again. The candidates running for his soon to be vacated council seat are Karlee Meyer and Chuck Moore. Karlee Meyer says she is a lifetime resident of Hemet, grew up in District 1, married for 22 years and has four children whom she has homeschooled. “From my experience defending my children and my home from an intruder grew a

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as a business attorney in temecula i have completed my analysis and this is why yes on s is so important: The 1% sales tax will be dedicated directly to the City of Temecula, to help fund our fire, police and paramedics departments and to help ensure that we have continuation of important programs, such as our local parks, senior center, children’s activities, the community theater and other community events. Yes on s is extremely important as the City of Temecula plans five years in advance and these funds will help manage the budget for the future, which will keep our City strong. Most of the current sales tax goes to the County and state, however, by law every penny collected under s will be used for our local services and the 1% will stay in Temecula. Vote Yes on s to keep our taxpayer dollars LOCAL, this gives taxpayer’s LOCAL control. Vote Yes on s to keep our neighborhoods and schools safe, and to maintain the quality of life that makes Temecula a great place to live, work and do business.

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District 3 candidates There are four candidates for Hemet’s District 3. They include Patty Axelrod, Bryan Hash, Cameron Scott Boderick and Michael Perciful. The seat for District 3 opens without an incumbent will fill the former at large seat occupied by Shellie Milne who lives in eastern Hemet now considered District 1. Milne is giving up her seat to run for 3rd District Supervisor of Riverside County. Patty Axelrod is a Hemet resident and ran for the city council in 2014 against Paul Raver, current councilmember. She is a local businesswoman. She has long supported local businesses and would like to see the city provide better service to low income residents and the homeless in the community. She has helped served meals at Valley Restart and is active in her church. She has been an advocate to keep the Hemet Fire Department local and in the past said she believed Riverside County Fire that would like to see a contract with the city in the future are “mercenaries” wanting more and more money. She has felt that the council doesn’t always listen to its constituents and would better like to serve those in her district. Bryan Hash has lived in Valley since 2009 with his family and sees himself as a regular working person who believes Hemet is a great city to live in. He said “I got involved in politics because of my Christian faith.” He cited his experience of feeding the needy and homeless through the Community Pantry brought him to believe “the greatest issues facing Hemet are crime, homelessness and unemployment.” He said he favors Measure U and would seek to look at housing as the first option for the chronically homeless and “by bringing in more services to help those get off the streets, which will also create jobs along with it.” He sees a great opportunity for Hemet with the rerouting of Highway 79 that will bring more commerce and jobs to the area. Michael Perciful a local business owner the vice chair of the Hemet Planning Commission, a Realtor and a retired reserve Police Officer, said

District 4 candidates Bonnie Wright is the incumbent for what is now District 4 and is currently the Mayor of the council. She has lived in the valley for 23 years and has owned a successful optical business for over 17 years. She has been the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year” award in the past and is active in the Hemet Kiwanis Club. She sees the current issues for the city are increased crime, lack of jobs, lack of revenue and the homeless. She said solutions are “improving public safety service levels,” “reducing crime by re-implementing the Safety Task Forces” and passing Measure U.” Paul Valenzuela is a business executive and an ex-Marine who believe that “a new direction is needed in Hemet.” He believes that the high-ranking city employees are overpaid and that someone, like himself, on the council needs to make the hard decisions to turn the city around. He believes the city’s taxpayers are not getting the proper value for the money they pay in taxes and working with the county in the public service arena will provide much better police, fire and medical service. He sees jobs for the community and taking back the city from the unproductive homeless is the best answer to its problems. Candidate statements compiled from written questionnaires, public forums, social media and candidate campaign information.

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National Endowment grant will help to build Artist Village in Lake Elsinore Art Barela VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEEDIA.COM

Lake Elsinore has long been a haven for the arts and an inspiration for artists from well beyond the creative outreach of the Temecula Valley. An awe-inspiring nonprofit organization has blossomed in the valley and is doing great work on behalf of the artistic legacy that is Lake Elsinore. Studio395 may be a modest group of dedicated volunteer artists and art enthusiasts from the community, but it has also grown into a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in all their forms. Earlier this year, Studio395 was recognized for their hard work on behalf of the Lake Elsinore artist community with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 2016 “Our Town Grant” previously bestowed upon much larger and more recognizable arts programs represented by the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Berkeley. This small Lake Elsinore organization was awarded the honor in support of their work on the ArtistDetour, an ambitious arts and education project currently underway with the support and assistance of City of Lake Elsinore. Studio395, working in collaboration with a growing number of volunteer groups from local city government, the business community, and numerous private citizens and supporters of the arts, is using its national endowment grant of $25,000 as a launching pad for its ArtistDetour. The ArtistDetour, is a project supported by the City of Lake Elsinore will eventually convert an underdeveloped vacant lot space on the west end of historic Main Street into what the organization plans will be a vibrant and flourishing Artist Village. The ArtistDetour will assist local artists, help

to attract increased community interest in the arts and bring more tourist’s dollars into a growing downtown community. Studio395 President, Rebecca Esquibel, describes the project as, “A coming together of good people who simply love the arts and are inspired by the prospect of a more beautiful and culturally enriched home community.” Grace Sandlin, who serves as the organization’s treasurer and one of its most dedicated supporters, is excited about the progress. “We really appreciates all the support the city is providing us on this project,” Sandlin said. “It’s taking some real ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking on the part of everyone involved.” In addition to the countless volunteer hours being devoted to the project, Studio395 said they want to thank Morch Engineering and the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club for working so hard on behalf of its vision. The organization believes that it is on schedule to hit the early spring target opening in March 2017. There are many challenges associated with converting an unused vacant lot into a thriving Artist Village, but with the continued support of the community, Studio395 is working to make the vision a reality, officials said. The organization is still soliciting the help of artists and art teachers (both visual and performing arts), as well as volunteers and donations to help keep the project moving. Anyone interested in learning more about Studio395, supporting art and culture projects in the Lake Elsinore community, or wishing to volunteer their skills, talents and/or resources to the ArtistDetour project can contact Rebecca Esquibel or Grace Sandlin at Studio395 by calling (951) 506-3606 or emailing info@ studio395.org.

Lake Elsinore breaks ground on Phase 2 of Serenity Park Art Barela VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Groundbreaking for Phase 2 of the Lake Elsinore Serenity Park expansion was held this past Thursday at the south end of the long linear grounds nearest the corner of Palomar and Corydon in Lake Elsinore. The park expansion, which is scheduled for completion by the spring of 2017, will service the local area communities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, as well as the county areas that run along the foothills on the southwest side of the lake. Mayor Brian Tisdale was accompanied at the groundbreaking ceremony by city council members Bob Magee, Natasha Johnson, Steve Manos and Daryl Hickman, and Assistant City Manager, Jason Simpson. Also in attendance were city planning and community services staff members, as well representatives from the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, and several members of the local community. The Phase 2 expansion plans have been in the works for over a year and are set to include a new BMX track, much needed parking space to accommodate visitors to the park, shade structures, a new dog park that will provide for both large and small dogs, new

Lake Elsinore Councilman Daryl Hickman, Assistant City Manager Jason Simpson, Councilman Steve Manos, Mayor Brian Tisdale, Councilwoman Natasha Johnson, and Councilman Robert Magee prepare to break ground on Phase 2 of Lake Elsinore’s Serenity Park. Art Barela photo

solar lighting and a water fountain feature. The plans also include resurfacing of the existing basketball courts. Tisdale expressed a sense of pride in how hard the current city council and their staff have all worked together to accomplish set goals for this growing community.

“This park is a great example of how this city council is committed to not settling for just leaving good plans and good ideas on the table,” Tisdale said. For more information about and other city projects, visit www.lakeelsinore.org.

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A.J. Larini (23) leads a powerful stop for Murrieta Valley by taking down Great Oak’s Jeremiah Ruger in Week Nine action.

Murrieta Mesa QB, Connor Saludares (10), stays upright for the pass as Chaparral’s Trevor Grieb hangs on for the tackle in the Pumas Week Nine loss. Alicia Salcedo photo

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Heading in to the final week of the regular season most of the local high school football teams are either readying themselves for the playoffs, striving to get to the posts season with one last mad dash effort, or are looking to be a spoiler for a potential playoff hunter. Last week’s Week Nine showdowns did prove one thing and that is that the top teams in the Southwestern, Sunbelt and South Valley Leagues have giant targets on their backs. Murrieta Valley (7-2, 4-0), who have the biggest target ever, took out Great Oak (5-4, 3-1) in Week Nine, not only under the stadium lights, but also the lights of the Fox Sports West TV cameras, ousting the Wolfpack from their tie for first place with the Nighthawks. Now the league leading team from Murrieta Valley has one last team to get past in order to claim their first ever Southwestern League Championship. The Nighthawks would be stripping it away from the Vista Murrieta Broncos who have owned it since Chaparral won it all in 2008. The Sunbelt League still houses the two remaining undefeated teams in the area, Paloma Valley and Heritage, who combined for over 100 points in Week Nine, allowing just one score each from their opponents. At 9-0 overall now, the two teams will go head-to-head to finish off the season when they play each other Friday, Nov. 4. In the South Valley League Rancho Christian (7-2, 4-0) is still the front runner, but the Rough Riders from California Military Institute (6-3, 3-1) could foil the Eagles league title run this week with a well played defensive game. If that were the case there

Paloma Valley’s Nick Naranjo breaks free from Perris defenders for a 41-yard reception during Week Nine action.

would be a three-way tie for first place as long as Calvary Murrieta (7-2, 3-1) gets past Santa Rosa (5-4, 2-2). Linfield (3-5-1, 2-2) of the Ambassador League fell two spots in the standings after losing to Notre Dame last week and are sitting in fourth place, but could hang in for the post season with a win this week over Arrowhead Christian. Hamilton (4-5, 2-1) of the Arrowhead League pulled out a one point win in Week Nine and moved into second place in the standings. A win this week over last Vista Murrieta’s Khalil Shakir outruns the place Noli Indian will give Temecula Valley defense on his way to the Bobcats an even season score in the Broncos Week Nine 63-13 record and could potentially routing of the Golden Bears. Ed Faith photo guarantee them a playoff Two successful PAT’s made it 14-0 spot next week. In the 8-Man world, California before the Wolfpack could even blink. Great Oak would score in the same Lutheran (2-7, 0-3) and Cornerstone Christian (2-7, 1-3) have finished their quarter on a 59-yard reverse by senior regular seasons and did not find the Jeremiah Ruger that left the Nighthawk defense scratching their heads, post season. but Murrieta Valley came right back as Bachmeier and Spiker connected Game of the Week again, this time for a 55-yard TD. Murrieta Valley (7-2, 4-0) – 42 Junior running back Danny MoGreat Oak (5-4, 3-1) – 14 The Nighthawks took to the road in rales made it 21-14 on a 5-yard run as Week Nine to take on the Great Oak the Wolfpack trailed by only one score Wolfpack and moved one step closer in the second quarter, but it would be to their goal of becoming the South- the last time that Great Oak would western League Champions with see the end zone in the game. Palmer their 42-14 win that has put them all added a 92-yard return kickoff return alone at the top of the standings with in the first half and senior running only one game remaining in regular back Austin Bacher would score on a 4-yard run on their next possession to season play. Murrieta Valley’s offense scored put the game away 35-14 by halftime. The Nighthawk’s defense dominatfirst on sophomore quarterback Hank Bachmeier’s 12-yard pass to Marquis ed the rest of the night shutting down Spiker, then scored again when Lika the Wolfpack attacks in the second Palmer ran the ball in from 1-yard out. half while Murrieta Valley added one

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Nighthawk wide receiver, Marquis Spiker (9), gets around Great Oak’s Scott Padgett photo. CJ Barney (31) on his way to the end zone.

more score again in the final quarter on a 65-yard pass from Bachmeier to senior wide receiver Maurice Bell, delivering the final blow to Great Oak’s senior night. Bachmeier ended the game going 16-for-24 in the air with 272 yards. Spiker caught 7 passes for 125 yards, Bell had six receptions for 116 yards and senior TJ Griffin snagged 3 catches for 31 yards. Palmer carried the ball 13 times for 123 yards and Bacher gained 77 yards, also on 13 touches. On defense, senior Tanner Hoyt came up with his second interception of the season. For the Wolfpack Morales gained 82 yards on 17 carries, Bustamante ran 7 times for 48 yards, senior Drew Morri caught 2 passes for 40 yards, Ruger grabbed 3 balls out of the air for 19 yards to add to his 59-yard TD

run and Morales hauled in 4 catches for 12-yards The Nighthawks will host Murrieta Mesa to end the regular season and Great Oak will finish up at Vista Murrieta taking on the Broncos. Game times are set for 7 p.m. **All stats, schedules and scores are supplied by local high school athletic directors, MaxPreps, CIF-SS, Hudl, Schedule Star and contributing writers/photographers; David Canales, Andrez Imaging, Ed Faith, Amanda Schwarzer, Rob Davis Photography, Matthew Ressler, Paul Bandong, Alicia Salcedo, Annette Saenz, Kelley Clough, Kristi Jo Photography, Time Stood Still Photography and countless fans of the games via social media.

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Menifee Chamber supports Measure DD MENIFEE – A safe city is good for business – so are good roads, clean communities and a well-run government. Recognizing the need for a strong infrastructure, efficient government and a safe community, the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted Oct. 10, to endorse Measure DD, the city’s proposed one-penny per dollar sales tax increase. “This small sales tax increase will keep our city financially healthy during a time of skyrocketing costs for infrastructure and public safety,” said Karen Nolan, chairwoman of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Menifee already has an efficient government with a small staff and retirement benefit costs far lower than comparable cities and government agencies. But even with a small staff, the City of Menifee has been hit by skyrocketing costs for public safety and the loss of $4.5 million a year in revenue from vehicle license fees promised by the State, but vetoed by Gov. Brown. Because the state denied paying the fees, the city estimates it will have lost $49 million in expected revenue over the next five years. The loss of vehicle license fees teaches us that we cannot rely on the State to provide additional

sources of revenue. We have to rely on ourselves to pay for new infrastructure, police and fire services. Chambers of Commerce typically oppose measures that would raise sales tax, but Measure DD is the exception. The city is faced with extraordinary circumstances, including: • A growing need for more streets, bridges, overpasses and storm drains; • Skyrocketing costs to maintain an acceptable level of police and fire services; • The loss of more than $4.5 million a year in revenue from vehicle license fees due us from the state.

With these circumstances in mind, the benefit of a safe, clean, well-run city outweighs an increase in sales tax that is not only paid by residents but by visitors to the city. If Measure DD does not pass, the Chamber anticipates the city will raise the fees it imposes on businesses. Measure DD better meets the city’s revenue needs and prevents a fee hike, keeping jobs and businesses in town. The one-penny-per-dollar sales tax increase keeps police on the street and our city safe. In a city that has the State’s busiest fire station – Fire Station 7 in Sun City – Measure DD keeps

response times low and the quality of service high. It provides a way to pay for traffic solutions that keep residents moving and customers better able to reach our businesses. Measure DD provides value to our community and that’s good for our businesses and our residents. The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce urges the City’s business community and its residents to vote Yes on Measure DD. For questions contact Executive Director Michelle Runnells by calling 951-672-1991 or by email at michelle@ menifeevalleychamber.com.

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anticipated to generate $10 million per year to address urgent public safety needs. The Chamber Board conducted an extensive level of due diligence before endorsing Measure U. They met with and received presentations from individuals representing organizations in opposition and in favor of the measure. They also met with Hemet Police and Fire Chiefs, as well as the City Manager to obtain specific information regarding public safety trends, current staffing levels and potential usage of the sales tax proceeds. Public safety is a high priority for the business community. In recent conversations with our members they have consistently cited concerns over the impact of the increasing level of crime to their businesses. The FBI Uniform Crime report shows that violent crimes have increased by 51 percent and overall crime increased

by 21 percent since 2010 in the City of Hemet. Beyond the statistics, the business community feels the impact of increased crime on a daily basis. Businesses experience the hard dollar expense of vandalism, shoplifting, and the potential increased cost of insurance premiums, all of which have a direct negative effect on their bottom line. In addition to the hard costs cited, retailers also indicate they are impacted by shoppers choosing to leave Hemet to make their purchases in other communities or on the internet due to concerns over their safety. These same negative factors are also considered by prospective businesses that might contemplate opening new business locations in Hemet as well. The HSJVC Board reviewed the Hemet Community Safety and Police Staffing plan proposed if Measure U is approved by voters. They also considered that August 23, 2016,

the Hemet City Council approved a resolution stating its intent to expend the proceeds of Measure U for the enhancement of public safety services. Proceeds of the sales tax would enable the City of Hemet to: Add up to an estimated 39 new police officers to the Hemet force Fund anti-drug, gang teams and special enforcement units focused on crime suppression Add paramedics to all Hemet Fire Stations to improve emergency lifesaving response Measure U, if approved, includes accountability provisions including annual independent audits and a Citizen’s Oversight committee. The language on the November 2016 ballot also specifies that the sales tax increase is for a period of 10 years. The Chamber Board members also considered that other Riverside County cities either currently have increased their sales tax or have

placed a measure on the ballot for the upcoming election at least in part to address public safety matters as well. Some of those cities include Temecula, Menifee and Riverside. While the overwhelming majority of business people and residents feel, see or hear the effect of increased crime almost daily, opponents of Measure U have not communicated a viable solution to address this disturbing trend. In fact many have chosen to just sling mud. It should be noted that in cities similar in size to Hemet, the national average is 1.7 police officers per thousand residents. Hemet’s average is only 0.7 officers per thousand or 60% less. More officers are need to protect our businesses, school children, shoppers, tourists, senior citizens and local residents. The Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce endorses the measure and encourages you to vote YES on Measure U.

ment case from Arizona in her past and an unpaid CHP ticket here with failure to appear and “Bench Warrant” for her arrest and therefore lacks the experience and stability needed. Ms. Milne has moved and rented approximately 12 different homes in the last 14 years of which three different rentals in the last 36 months! Well known to citizens of Hemet and in her third rental address now

in last three years, Ms. Milne has served Hemet poorly for one tumultuous term on the Hemet City Council. Chuck Washington is experienced and successful in life, in government and is a good honorable husband, father and grandfather to boot. Chuck Washington has my vote. Howard Rosenthal Hemet, California

Washington clear choice for 3rd District Dear Editor, I support Chuck Washington for 3rd District County Supervisor. The County of Riverside has a population of about 2.3 million people. It is one of the largest Counties in the United States. There are more people in Riverside County than in 16 other States. The County budget for 2016-17 will exceed $5 billion – that is FIVE BILLION DOLLARS. This is a serious job and requires a certain amount

of savvy and life experience. Since taking office, Mr. Washington has proven himself up to the job. His 10 years representing Murrieta and Temecula as well as distinguished career as a Navy and Delta Airlines pilot are the types of experience that provides comfort to voters for someone seeking a position of such authority and responsibility. By comparison, his opponent, Ms. Milne has a documented embezzle-

TVUSD School Board needs to monitor and self-regulate election procedures Dear Editor, When observing the TVUSD School Board as it sprinted toward the change and sudden implementation of a By-trustee District Voting system, a classic quote from a framer of the United States Constitution comes to mind. In Federalist Paper # 51, James Madison wrote, “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.”

This is the challenge the soon to be newly composed TVUSD board faces. Yet there is no built -in system of checks and balances in terms of developing Election bylaws; that custody belongs to the board itself with legal precedent from California Education Code and guidance from its’ parent group the California School Boards Association. In the last several months there

have been multiple concerns regarding incumbent board members, up for potential 2016 re-election, voting themselves on the rules and regulations surrounding this November election. On Feb. 16, 2016, both Allen Pulsipher and Kristi-Rutz Robbins voted to adopt “Scenario 1” developed by a TVUSD consultant. In effect, they voted on the geographical composi-

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tion of their district for the November election and beyond. Pulsipher decided not to seek a third term in his new District 1 area, yet Rutz-Robbins did in District 5. It could be argued that in voting for her own boundaries she “gerrymandered” her own district lines in an election year. In the same board meeting, the TVUSD Governing Board voted 3-2 (With two of the Yes votes, being Pulsipher and Rutz-Robbins) to move to the By-trustee voting system and do so for the November 2016 election. As a candidate seeking re-election in 2016, Rutz-Robbins voted to alter the voting rules and regulations, seemingly a conflict of interest. At the Oct. 4 board meeting, as one of only three board members present, Rutz-Robbins cast a “Yes” vote to determine how the scenario of a tie would be broken in her own 2016 election. Undoubtedly an unlikely scenario, yet lightning struck a third time within a single month of the board election. I urge the TVUSD Governing Board taking their seats on Dec. 8 to carefully review the TVUSD Governing Board Election bylaws and I recommend the following additions: First, a sitting board member whose term is ending and is eligible for re-election recuse themselves from voting on an election rule or regulation which could impact the current election cycle. Second, no candidate either incumbent or challenger shall utilize the district website content or district logo in its campaign materials. The use of the district’s goals and listed accomplishments during a campaign suggests a lack of separation of interests between the board members and the district. The board is to act as an oversight panel on the initiatives the district brings forward, yet the board is elected by and represents the voice of the community. Use of such resources implies that the candidate owns the district more than any other candidate or citizen who fund the school system as a taxpayer. Hopefully the board will take note here and at the minimum faithfully examine their own potential ethical and moral pratfalls. If they do not, perhaps a districtwide citizens petition could be an alternative. After all, the people have a direct link as voters to the Board Trustees and it is their duty to check their power if they will not self-regulate. Jeff Kingsberg, 30 year district resident and teacher

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Opinion Inland Empire Taxpayers urge ‘No’ on Temecula tax increase Dear Editor, The Temecula City Council voted unanimously to place a 1 percent sales tax increase on the November ballot. The Inland Empire Taxpayers Association strongly urges a “No” vote on Measure S. To convince people to tax themselves more, the City is using public safety as a scare tactic and luring voters with the promise of improved public works. However, they leave out of their rhetoric the fact that Measure S fails to guarantee that even one single penny will actually go toward police, para-

medic, fire or 9-1-1 services. Nor is any money reserved for school safety patrols, transportation projects, public works, senior services or any other specific uses. Measure S was intentionally written so that the money can be spent on any pet project the City Council votes to approve, such as the $73 million city hall or another million-dollar playground. If passed, Measure S will add Temecula to the short list of only six cites in five Southern California counties with a sales tax of 9 percent or greater, making the sales

tax in Temecula higher than 94 percent of the surrounding cities! In addition, unlike the majority of city tax measures, Measure S has no time limit. It increases sales tax in Temecula indefinitely. By the City’s own accounting, Temecula is projected to have a budget surplus of $270,288 this year. Pechanga entered a new interagency agreement with Temecula in December 2015 agreeing to pay the city $289,000 annually for police and fire services and an additional $15.2 million for road improvements. In our view, there

is simply no justification for a $23 million a year tax increase. Before you vote, consider this. How will a sales tax increase impact you and your neighbors? Raising the sales tax places an additional burden on those who can least afford it, people in lower paying jobs, retirees and others living on fixed incomes. If you shop or dine in Temecula, prepare to pay more. Buying a new car? Sales tax on cars is based on where you register your vehicle with the Department of Motor Vehicles. If Measure S passes, it won’t matter if

you purchase your car in Temecula or out of town, you’ll pay the higher Temecula sales tax rate. Let’s not be fooled by clever wording and careful omissions of fact. On Election Day, tell the City of Temecula you won’t be tricked into voting for a greedy sales tax increase that makes no guarantees to actually provide the many shiny services the proponents have been touting. On Nov. 8, vote “No” on Measure S. Chris Mann, Founder, Inland Empire Taxpayers Association

million. The Parking Garage ($19.9 million) and the Town Square/Street Improvements ($5.3 million) were paid for with Redevelopment (RDA) funds, which was a State program designed to create economic development with NO impact to our general fund. City Hall construction

costs totaled $34 million. This public investment generated $136 million in private investment in Old Town and another $106 million in the planning phases. The economic rate of return of the city’s public investment in the Civic Center was beyond our expectations and cannot be disputed.

Finally, Measure S is about preserving and maintaining the high quality of life that we worked so hard over 27 years to build. Vote YES on Measure S! Shawn D. Nelson Former Temecula City Manager

years, those rules changed, and now to keep Temecula the wonderful City it is in which to live, we have to make some changes too. That’s what Measure S on the ballot Nov. 8 is all about. The California State government

now takes a great deal of money that we used to have locally and uses it to balance its own budget. Measure S puts only one cent per dollar back into our local treasury to do what’s needed to keep Temecula among the best cities anywhere.

What a small price to pay to live in a great place! I ask you to please support Temecula and vote YES on Measure S. Peg Moore Founding City Council Member

with people. None of whom could be bothered to present themselves at any public debate forum. All controlled by three campaign puppeteers who determined the NO NEW TAXES bunch is the best Hemet deserves, or whose integrity is so flawed that’s the best they can attract. Or both. These same puppeteers held Hemet’s recovery hostage with Milne, Smith and Youseff, so there’s no question their judge-

ment is suspect. I’m supporting Meyer, Perciful and Wright... three candidates involved in our community. Educated. Professional. Respected. Honest. Interested in representing the Will of the People. The choice is ours, Hemet. Which three will it be? Emily Quast McDonough Hemet, California

Temecula’s Measure S about maintaining quality of life Dear Editor, I feel strongly that I must share accurate and factual information regarding the City of Temecula, which has operated like a business since 1989. I know something about the financing, construction and decision

to locate our Civic Center in what was to become the civic heart of our great City (Old Town Temecula). I was a 21-year employee of the City of Temecula; 13 of those years as city manager, where I oversaw this entire project. First, City Hall did not cost $70

Temecula residents should support Measure S Dear Editor, My name is Peg Moore and I am proud to be one of the original Temecula City Council Members from back when the city started in 1989. We took painstaking care to set up the new city to be among

the best places to live, work and play in California. I couldn’t be happier in the way time has shown our success. We worked with a set of government rules that made all of that possible. During the last several

Meyer, Perciful and Wright are the right choices for Hemet City Council Dear Editor, Three people are all who stand between today’s deteriorating Hemet and tomorrow’s improved Hemet. Which three, you ask? The answer depends on which

side of the campaign sign you’re looking at. Three candidates promise NO NEW TAXES. Let’s look: one of whom is convicted of manslaughter and released from probation in

August ‘16. One of whom only registered to vote in May ‘16, but couldn’t be bothered to vote in the June primary. And one who’s complete lack of civic interest signals an inability to connect

the people of Temecula.” She was right in that trust. Measure C passed overwhelmingly with 77 percent of the vote. As a result, Temecula has beautifully maintained parks from one end of the city to the other. On Nov. 8, the city is once again at a crossroads. This time, almost 20 years later, it’s Measure S. The state has taken millions of dollars away from Temecula to balance its own budget, while the cost of

police and fire services has gone up tremendously. Measure S is a one-cent sales tax increase to keep Temecula the great city it is for many years to come. If you enjoy living in one of the finest cities in California, please vote to keep it that way. Vote YES on Measure S. Jeff Comerchero Temecula City Councilman

Vote ‘Yes’ on Measure S Some of you have lived in Temecula for a long time and remember Measure C in 1997. Our city was in danger of losing funding to maintain its parks. It was a critical measure because passage meant a great park system and failure meant Temecula would become a mediocre city, at best. Everyone was nervous. One of the first Temecula council members, Patricia H. Birdsall said, “I trust

Resident encourages ‘Yes’ vote on Measure S Dear Editor, Is one penny per dollar worth having the appropriate levels of police protection? Is one penny worth being able to add police officers as our population grows to address homelessness, early parolee release and increasing crime? Is one penny worth maintaining a paramedic on every fire engine in Temecula? Is one penny worth investing further in road, park and facility maintenance? Is one penny worth investment in projects that

help traffic circulation and congestion? Is one penny worth protecting our senior, youth and special needs programs? Is one penny worth maintaining the high quality of life we enjoy in the City? Is one penny worth our future? YES, IT IS! Measure S is a quality of life decision that we voters must make Nov. 8. The City has a history of balanced budgets, a track record of investing our dollars wisely into building a great City and they will

continue to invest in our community. Look around, what attracted you to this City? Was it the landscaped medians? Or parks and recreation? Or special events that maintain our small town feel? Please join me, fellow residents, businesses, law enforcement and firefighters on voting Yes on S Nov. 8. Wayne Hall Temecula, California

GOHS goes on lockdown Great Oak High School went on lockdown, Friday, Oct. 28, in the mid-morning hours as a precautionary measure following a report of shots fired at the nearby Pechanga Reservation. TVUSD Public Information Officer Laura Boss reported there was no threat to students.

According to a statement on the school’s website, parents were notified through email that the school was on a lockdown as a proactive measure and that the activity was on/near the reservation bordering Primrose Street to the east of the campus. “The Riverside Sheriff’s Dept. is involved and we have secured our campus to maintain the highest degree of safety for our student’s

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threatening injuries. The crash also damaged a fence. Information gathered at the scene, as well as interviews with the involved parties, led sheriff’s deputies to suspect the driver had been drinking alcohol before the crash, said Sgt. Rick Garcia.

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was en route to a residence located in the 600 block of Mobley Lane and had allegedly threatened to kill someone at the home. According to the press release, while talking with the Public Safety dispatcher, “the victim indicated Esqueda had just parked in front of the residence.” The victim provided a detailed vehicle description and officers lo-

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Sports

HS Girls Tennis: Southwestern League Champions crowned during singles/doubles matches in Murrieta

Temecula Valley’s Hope Salts (left) shakes hand with her first round opponent, Tori Paller (Vista Murrieta), before their match Thursday, Oct. 27. JP Raineri photos

Great Oak Head Coach, Ray Fisher, addresses the crowd before the Individual Southwestern League Championships got underway Thursday, Oct. 27.

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The Southwestern League girls’ varsity tennis championships got underway at the Murrieta Tennis Club Thursday, Oct. 27, pitting the top female players from around the valley against each other in a win or go home single elimination tournament. Round one, along with the quarterfinals, took place the first day. In the singles tournament, the top players from the valley fighting to move on included Erica Giarrusso (Great Oak), Faith Pearson (Murrieta Valley), Hayley Siegreid (Murrieta Mesa), Maddie Bush (Vista Murrieta) Jordan Buck (Chaparral) and Lindsey Gelinas (Temecula Valley). On the doubles side of the courts, Murrieta Valley’s No. 1 team consisted of Alana Andrews and Kelsey Lajom, who went an

unbelievable 55-0 this season and were for sure the team to beat. Ariana Tariqi and Sara Rogers (Chaparral), Kendall Leander and Chandi Madan (Great Oak), Emma Vanderhyden and Therese Recidoro (Vista Murrieta), Emily Lin and Katy Fritsch (Murrieta Mesa) and Nicole Colica and Mackenzie Adams (Temecula Valley) rounded out the top No. 1 doubles teams. The final three girls left standing at the end of Day Two were Temecula Valley’s Lindsey Gelinas, who beat Faith Pearson of Murrieta Valley to claim the singles Championship, and Alana Andrews and Kelsey Lajom of Murrieta Valley who took out their own teammates from Murrieta Valley, the No. 2 team of Alyssa Karavitch and Natalie Duffy. Individual players also included: Alexa Hurtado (Great

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Murrieta Valley’s doubles team of Alana Andrews (left) and Kelsey Lajom won the 2016 Southwestern League Doubles Championship.

Oak #2), Chloe Howard (Great Oak #3), Julia Weng (Vista Murrieta #3), Laura Garcia (Chaparral #2), Tori Paller (Vista Murrieta #2), Hope Salts (Temecula Valley #2), Sarah Watts (Murrieta Mesa #2), Aliya Andrews (Murrieta Valley #2), Sammy Le (Temecula Valley #3) and Ashley Duncan (Murrieta Valley #3). Doubles teams also included: Shawn Barrowcliff/Raechel Walker (GO #3), Alyssa Landon/ Becca GreenBurg (TV #3), Katie

Rutz-Robbins/Dayna Walker (GO #2), Alyssa Karavitch/Natalie Duffy (MV #2), Taylor Johnson/ Dani Arribere (VM #2), Avery Mangrum/Emily Lowitz (VM #3), Ashley Nishimoto/Ellse Seyarto (MV #3), Mackenzie Kluzak/ Kiera Revel (TV #2), Shawn Fujioka/Summer Robins (MM #2) and Emma Sultzer/Regan Renaud (CHS #2). The CIF Individual Finals will get underway after the CIF Team Championships.

[Left] Temecula Valley’s Lindsey Gelinas is the 2016 Southwestern League Singles Champion.

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VALLEY SPORTS SCORES HS Football: Oct. 28 Vista Murrieta (7-2, 3-1) – 63 Temecula Valley (1-8, 0-4) – 13 VMHS: QB – Karson Greeley – 4 for 5, 75 yds, passing TD, int; RB – K. Shakir – 4 carries, 59 yds. 4 TDs; RB – C. Dubots – 8 carries, 91 yds, TD; WR – Kade Greeley – 1 rec, 31 yds, TD. TVHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. Oct. 28 Chaparral (1-8, 0-4) – 9 Murrieta Mesa (5-4, 2-2) – 38 CHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. MMHS: QB – C. Saludares – 12 for 21, 191 yds, 2 passing TDs, int; RB – K. Thompson – 20 carries, 145 yds; WR – R. Gomez – 2 rec, 63 yds, TD; WR – C. Hazboun – 5 rec, 108 yds, TD; WR – J. Ray – 2 rec, 28 yds, TD; Defense: M. Meadows – 7 total tackles; G. Sanders – int. Oct. 28 Perris (5-4, 0-4) – 6 Paloma Valley (9-0, 4-0) – 63 PHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. PVHS: QB – C. Nolan – 15 for 19, 284 yds, 4 passing TDs; RB – C. Maddox – 14 carries, 189 yds, 3 TDs; RB – G. Carney – 5 carries, 151 yds, 2 TDs; RB – C. Maddox – 8 carries, 99 yds, 2 TDs; WR – A. Franco – 2 rec, 65 yds, 2 TDs; Defense: QB sacks by T. Thomas, C. Portman, D. Salas (2), K. Lokusooriya (2), M. Baranauskas (3), D. Jordan; E. Lubic – int.

Oct. 28 Lakeside (5-4, 0-4) – 27 Elsinore (6-3, 2-2) – 56 LHS: QB – W. Gonzalez – 14 for 28, 153 yds, 2 passing TDs, 18 carries, 83 yds; RB – A. Ayala – 6 carries, 106 yds; WR – I. Urritia – 3 rec, 52 yds. EHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. Oct. 28 Heritage (9-0, 4-0) – 47 Temescal Canyon (3-5-1, 2-2) – 7 HHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. TCHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. Oct. 28 Notre Dame (6-3, 3-1) – 53 Linfield (3-5-1, 2-2) – 33 LCHS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. Oct. 28 San Jacinto (8-1, 3-1) – 10 Tahquitz (2-7, 0-4) – 14 SJHS: QB – I. Bolding – 8 for 8, 86 yds, passing TD, 7 carries, 24 yds, 3 TDs, 1 rec, 18 yds, TD; RB – S. Whitfield – 5 carries, 65 yds, TD; WR – G. Geboy – 5 rec, 100 yds, TD; Defense: E. Hill – 7 total tackles; J. Senegal – 7 total tackles; Interceptions by T. Bailey, E. Chambers. THS: No MaxPreps or Hudl stats entered. Oct. 28 West Valley (3-6, 2-2) – 21 Hemet (3-6, 1-3) – 16 WVHS: QB – A. Zavaleta – 2 for 2, 54 yds; RB – D. Gilchrist – 14 carries, 104 yds, 2 TDs; RB –

S. Montgomery – 13 carries, 93 yds, TD. HHS: QB – J. Iribe – 14 for 20, 208 yds, passing TD; RB – D. Rodgers – 8 carries, 43 yds, TD; WR – A. Gonzalez – 4 rec, 58 yds; WR – K. Dewick – 1 rec, 71 yds, TD. Oct. 28 Citrus Hill (6-3, 4-0) – 38 Beaumont (4-5, 2-2) – 7 CHHS: RB – K. Lacy – 11 carries, 113 yds, 2 TDs; RB – J. Jefferson – 11 carries, 100 yds; RB – P. Mikaele – 3 carries, 38 yds, TD; Defense: J. Kinney – 16 total tackles; A. Zomalt – int; Kicker- M. Berz – 5-5 PAT, 1-1 FG (32 yds). Oct. 28 Hesperia Christian (9-0, 3-0) – 54 California Lutheran (2-7, 0-3) – 13 CLHS: RB – M. Bartel – 11 carries, 103 yds, TD; Defense: J. Hofshi – 6 total tackles, QB sack; M. Bartel – int. Oct. 28 Cornerstone (2-7, 1-3) – 24 Crossroads Christian (4-4, 2-1) – 48 CCHS: QB – T. Dial – 5 for 15, 47 yds, 2 passing TDs, int, 22 carries, 185 yds, 2 TDs; RB – J. Frisco – 16 carries, 150 yds, TD; WR – M. Garza – 2 rec, 26 yds, TD; Defense: M. Garza – 10 total tackles, QB sack; T. Dial – 9 total tackles, QB sack. *Reported scores get top priority for print, report scores to sports@reedermedia.com. Follow all the sports action on Twitter @v_n_sports

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Sports

HS Girls Volleyball: CIF parings announced, 17 local teams advance

Elsinore Head Coach, Renee Horton, and the Lady Tigers went undefeated in the Sunbelt League and have a first round bye in the 2016 CIF Playoffs. JP Raineri photo

California Lutheran (D9) and Cornerstone (D10) will see postseason action as well. First Round games were played Tuesday, Nov. 1: Division 1 Great Oak (14-12) @ San Juan Hills (24-2) Vista Murrieta (14-5) @ Poly Long Beach (23-8) Chaparral (17-10) @ Santiago (22-7) Division 2 Temecula Valley - BYE Murrieta Valley (15-12) @ Yucaipa (18-3) Division 3 Murrieta Mesa (11-11) @ Troy (23-7) Division 4 Elsinore (28-5) - BYE Division 6 Hemet (21-6) vs. Victor Valley (8-7) Paloma Valley (12-7) @ West Covina (16-0) Temescal Canyon (10-8) @ Gabrielino (24-4) Heritage (17-9) vs. Barstow (6-13) Division 7 Temecula Prep (18-6) vs. Bolsa Grande (12-9) San Jacinto (14-13) @ Big Bear (13-9) Division 9 California Lutheran (20-6) @ Desert Christian Academy (16-6-1) Calvary Murrieta (20-6) #1 South Valley Magnolia (7-9) Orange #3 @ Rancho Christian (8-11) South Valley #3 @ Capistrano Valley Christian Division 10 Cornerstone Christian (14-7) vs. Carnegie – Riverside (14-8)

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With a new system in place, the CIF Southern Section Playoff pairings for the fall sport of girls’ volleyball were announced at the CIF Southern Section headquarters Friday, Oct. 28. A total of 312 teams have qualified into the 10 divisional playoff brackets with 17 local teams beginning the single elimination tournament Tuesday, Nov.1. The championship finals will be conducted in a two-day, two location, 10-match extravaganza at Cerritos College Nov. 11-12. In the Southwestern League, all six local teams advanced with Great Oak (D1), Murrieta Valley (D2) and Murrieta Mesa (D3) all getting into their perspective divisions with At-Large bids. The Lady Rams of Murrieta Mesa made it to the postseason for the first time in their school’s history. Temecula Valley took the No. 1 seed out of league with their undefeated league season record and has a bye in their first round. Chaparral and Vista Murrieta are representing the No. 2 and 3 seeds from the SWL. Elsinore was the No. 1 seed out of the Sunbelt League and also has a first round bye in their Division 4 bracket. Paloma Valley, Temescal Canyon and Heritage also made it through, and all play in the Division 6 bracket. In Divisions 8 through 10 the South Valley League will be represented by Temecula Prep (D8), Rancho Christian (D9) and Calvary Murrieta (D9). San Jacinto (D8) and Hemet (D6) of the Mountain Pass league also made the cut and

Upcoming Golf fundraiser to benefit Chaparral Basketball Joseph Sandoval SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

a percentage to various Temecula Veteran Centers and clubs like Team Red, White and Blue. The Pumas Veterans Day inaugural golf tournament is being held Nov. 11, at Cross Creek Golf Club, in Temecula off Glen Meadows road. Most of the money raised will go towards team shoes, team socks, travel bags and essentials the team may need. To register and pay online for the golf tournament, visit Chaparrals boys’ basketball website at www. chsboysbasketball.com. After the golf tournament is over anyone can join in on the helicopter golf ball drop. Members of the team will be selling tickets for $15, or go to charityvalet.com/chsbasketball/ and purchase a ticket. Those who participate in this event will have a chance to win 10 percent, up to $1,500, of the funds raised in the ball drop.

There is no better feeling than giving back to your community while also helping out your high school organization and Chaparral Head Basketball Coach, Robb Floco, knows that. “As the upcoming basketball season gets closer, I wanted to take some pressure off the parents who give so much all year long so their student athletes can partake in their favorite high school sports, so not to re-invent the wheel or anything, but we figured a fun golf tournament fundraiser would be key for this group of players and their families, since so may have military ties and love to play golf,” said Floco. Chaparral High School is offering a chance to donate money to their basketball team and once complete, the team will be donating

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Temecula Valley has a first round bye in the CIF Playoffs after going undefeated in league, clinching their first Southwestern League title in Annette Saenz photo 16 years.

Karli Koza, the Southwestern League leader in Digs (608), and the Lady Pumas face Santiago in the first round of the CIF Playoffs. Matthew Ressler photo

Rancho Christian Football’s meet the Eagles team event excites middle school students JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A new tradition is being introduced at Rancho Christian School for eighth grade boys and girls who are or may be interested in football next year as they are invited to meet the team. Jake Fey met with the eighth graders recently to invite them to the upcoming “Meet the Eagles’”Football Team night. Those interested are invited to come out Monday, Nov. 7, from 5-7 p.m. on Spogli Field, which is the Rancho Christian home football field. All in attendance will meet the current high school football players and coaches. “This is a great opportunity for the middle school students to learn more about football as a high

Rancho Christian middle school students are invited to meet the current high school football players and coaches Monday, Nov. 7. Courtesy photo

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Education

Teachers fight Menifee USD for salary increases, new contracts

Lucas Luisi, 7, helps teachers of the Menifee Union School District rally and picket for salary increases before the start of the Oct. 25, MUSD board meeting at Southshore Elementary School. Shane Gibson photos

MUSD teachers at the corner of Holland Road and Southshore Dr. rally together and display signs to raise awareness to the community and MUSD board members for new salary negotiations. All other districts have pay raise steps on their pay scale in various years such as 17, 21, etc. of service in the district, while Menifee stops at year 15.

MUSD teachers at the corner of Holland Road and Southshore Dr. rally together and display signs to raise awareness to the community and MUSD board members for new salary negotiations.Teachers have been working without a contract since last year, according to an email sent to Valley News.

Billy Valenzuela, president of the Hemet Teachers Association, expresses his support of new salary negotiations for MUSD teachers during the public comment segment of the MUSD board meeting at Southshore Elementary School.

Jeff Kingsberg, president of the Temecula Valley Educators Association, expresses his support of new salary negotiations for MUSD teachers during the public comment segment of the MUSD board meeting at Southshore Elementary School.

Marisa Pierucci, special education teacher at Menifee’s Ridgemoor Elementary School, holds her 7-month-old son Jaxson, while listening to speakers express their concern regarding fair salary negotiations during the MUSD board meeting at Southshore Elementary School.

MUSD board members listen as a number of speakers express their yearning for new salary negotiations for teachers within the Menifee Union School District.

Shelli Sullivan, VP of the Menifee Teachers Association fills out a request for public comment before the start of the MUSD board meeting at Southshore Elementary School. Under current negotiations, teachers were only offered a 2 percent raise for the third time in the past 10 years.

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Wildomar and see page B-5 healing relationships just quinceañera city’s newest police fire department had 50 coins public in of her friends introduced the Shelter facility ofof the Valleys dogs. “Animals are more than can glows on her face. but with many to the Murcity officials, a quinceañera surprise to the had the opAnimal Friends – they for to give out to court attending officers and firefighters came as a total wanted it to be a annual “Wines Last month, Duke Prom at April 5 followed safety officials and community friends and companions moher rite the Inevitably, many held its 12th outstandrieta City Council during the Spectacular ficers present. “WeMiddleton, ACO for the first time. March 5, at the teach us how to savor the presentsaid. portunity to experience the photo pinning ceremony. members who have given with his friends under the Shane Gibson Mo developed from she badge s Canines & Kitties” in said event joy,” dances formal a our ceremony The by surprise” reclaim Cellars. 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Supervisor for animal lovers SRPNEF the officers were Great Oak High AFV Executive (a quinceñera) the question of beach and waterfall cars greeted chorus of spotlight, Oak High and sold out as 220 of the organizasTV, chose to den and his commandrecruited from past years. coins were given as a It started with “I had to explain A homemade Bonita. led a rousing restored classic assistant Great them a Police departments Quinceañera” to (my friends) and it took of the celebration, dropped with a collection of Cresta home at 39125 Avenida Ault photo tended in support serving local Bagwell Birthday” to Jeanette- Awesomenes The first Brock Devey local Dream member officers and coordinator whether “My as each used its Walker to head La said, been Merilyn her in Department Raevyn donating selects one tion that has Spectacular Prom garden tour guests at this with “Happy special recognition is retiring from to catch on,” Duke of her Randon Carlsbad Police might consider use by Animal The Web show saw her sixth for 28 years jour- while VALLEY NEWS INTERN Marie Bassi, who Devey, Reed Leitch, of the City Council, Mayor Gibbs, for that some that night. Women’s series. communitie s Officers Brock protective vests AFV Fund Raisshe discovered they will proactive humane the Temecula Valley longtime girl to have their quinceañera come to fruition three of the high and Thomas Ludwig Pro Tem Rick heard of one Ashley al challenges education and The Officers. online, showcasing friends had not even Martin, Steve Miller the River- Lane, Mayor Harry world with their enjoy all has been Jeff environment the Control of most Ingram, programs. group “I Young broadcast The their ney Gracing WRITER from Jonathon It’s STAFF , Tiffani birthday of the pressures animal services $27,000 (after Club. need students Manager coming together. all about Tony Ault Gresser all formally Department, Councilmen face in the future. Garden Tour facets of the 15th ing Coordinator if he might be before. 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The Relations Manager in acquiring the thought it made CERT Ferguson introduced Gizella In 2014 When you visit brought hundreds Imreto and the Cziraki, the Hispanic The fun permeated to the many their estate gardens Councilman Jonathan day for pet at Spectacular Prom facilitating theme, as she t Center in Mur- assist a result, given his love for crowd. owners homes view Chief David Lantzer worth, Capt. Norton, Colonyothers. their support and cruise down estate Chang’s. even Murrieta City the historic another special. in 15,000 aniA-4 Developmen Middleton, As moted Deputy He Mojust the evening’s two Wine Country It was fitted vests from Nelson, ACO Supv. 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ENTERTAINMENT

Día De Los Muertos celebrated in Lake Elsinore

Folklórico dancer Vaiany Olivera, 7, gathers with her peers before a ballet folklórico dance performance at City Park in Lake Elsinore during the Día De Los Muertos event, Oct. 29. Shane Gibson photos

Folklórico dancer Zoey Perez, 5, waits to perform for guests attending the 5th Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29.

Vendors at Lake Elsinore’s Día De Los Muertos Celebration event sell Mexican cultural items including sugar skulls – traditionally know as calaveras. Calaveras are decorative skulls that are displayed during Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday celebrations.

People gather at City Park in downtown Lake Elsinore for ballet folklórico performances during the city’s 5th Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration, Oct. 29.

Folklórico dancer Paris Barron, 10, performs traditional Mexican dances during the Día De Los Muertos Celebration at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29.

Courtney Miller (left) and Jaie Bernal wait for loved ones to get their face painted in celebration of Día De Los Muertos at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29.

People gather to celebrate and learn about Día De Los Muertos at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29. Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday in Mexican culture for people to pray, honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died.

Maya Ramirez, 8, has her face painted in a sugar skull style during the Día De Los Muertos Celebration at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29.

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Wine CountryTemecula

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Pinnacle Restaurant introduces new fall menu in November

TEMECULA – The Pinnacle Restaurant has always been known for great Mediterranean American food, spectacular Wine Country views and great service. On Friday, Nov. 4, the restaurant will be rolling out additional menu items to better suit the cooler months that are approaching. These items largely fit into a “Mediterranean diet” along with being part of their dining philosophy of encouraging diners to have their “big meal of the day” at lunchtime. Having been voted “Best Restaurant” from 2007 to 2016 by Inland Empire Magazine, the Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery continues to impress and improve. Executive Chef Gianni Ciciliot, voted “Best Chef,” and his staff are introducing numerous delicious and healthy new items to the menu. The restaurant is promoting Mediterranean items on their menu and how these foods assist those individuals stay healthy. The Mediterranean diet has been proven to be 33 to 46 percent more effective than a low-fat diet in reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack. The new menu includes many new health conscience small plates,

large plates, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Staying with their Mediterranean American food theme, Ciciliot is introducing new small plates including Lamb Lollipops featuring lamb ribs marinated with rosemary and garlic oil served with roasted carrots, celery root, and potatoes with balsamic mint reduction; Shrimp Cous Cous using sautéed shrimp served with Israeli cous cous with basil, shallots and green onion; and Roasted Beets and Squash using oven-roasted butternut squash, golden beets, and candy cane beets with Gorgonzola cheese, crispy pork belly and Mediterranean olive oil. For large plate options the Tasso Ham Bolognese with Tasso ham, ground beef, garlic, shallots, fresh tomato and basil on pappardelle pasta with shaved Parmesan cheese is a sure hit with diners. Ciciliot also added an entrée of Baja Striped Sea bass, pan seared and served over roasted cauliflower crumbles topped with an heirloom tomato asparagus salsa. Finish the meal with the chef’s newest housemade dessert, Grilled Pineapple Upside-down Cake with

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toasted almonds, brown sugar and white chocolate crème anglais sauce. To accompany all dishes, the Pinnacle has selected a specific Falkner Winery wine recommendation. Diners at the Pinnacle can relax in comfort inside the restaurant’s dining rooms or outside on the hill-top balcony while enjoying the spectacular views of Temecula Wine Country. Falkner Winery is a premier winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country offering great food, highquality wines, spectacular views and service. Since opening in July 2000, the winery has gained distinction in Wine Country for its high-quality wines with over 80 percent of their wines earning gold or silver medals in international competitions, great food at their “Best Restaurant in Inland Empire” award-winning Pinnacle Restaurant, wine tasting classes, private tours and wine tastings and venues for private parties and weddings. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours and private tastings available on weekends and by appointment (951) 6768231 x106. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Pinnacle reservations and other information are available by calling (951) 676-8231 x1 or online under Restaurant Reservations at www.falknerwinery.com.

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Wine Country Events Calendar FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery Painting in the Vines, Bonnie Rinier, Avensole Winery Live Music, Annata Bistro at Mount Palomar Winery Live Music, Lilah Vener, Avensole Marketplace Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery Bailey Estate Club Tasting Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery Live Music, Tony Suraci, Meritage at Callaway Winery Live Music, Jeff Brinkman, Cougar Vineyard and Winery Live Music, Simon Sole, Leoness Cellars Winery Post Harvest Celebration & Dance, Chapin Family Vineyards Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery Sip into the Sunset, Briar Rose Winery Live Music, Crimson Crow, Europa Village Live Music, Chris Fast Band, Fazeli Cellars Winery First Friday Singer-Songwriter Showcase, Kentina, Galway Downs Legends of the Wild West Dinner Theater & Variety Show, LongshadowRanch Vineyard & Winery 7-10 p.m. Live Music, Cougrzz Rock, Miramonte Winery 7-11 p.m. Live Music, Ponte Cellar Lounge SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wine Appreciation Class, Falkner Winery 4-7 p.m. Live Music, Lunch Box Cracker Jack, Avensole Winery 5-8 p.m. Live Music, Annata Bistro at Mount Palomar Winery 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hand Craft Boutique, Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship Stretch: Harmonizing Hatha, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery 8 a.m. 9:30-11 a.m. Soul Saturdays, Keyways Vineyard Winery 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moto Barrel Room Tours, Doffo Winery 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bailey Estate Club Tasting 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 30 Year Anniversary Celebration, Baily Vineyard & Winery 12-4 p.m. Tapas & Wine, The J3’s, Bel Vino Winery 12-4 p.m. Live Music, Michael SG, Masia de la Vinya 12-4 p.m. Live Music, JD Priest, Wilson Creek Winery 1-2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Harmony Road, Barrel Room, Leoness 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Doffo Winery 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Craig Broombaugh, Fazeli Cellars Winery 1-5 p.m. Live Music, Fandango, Danza Del Sol Winery 1-5 p.m. Live Music, Buzz Campbell, Pavilion, Oak Mountain Winery 5-7 p.m. Live Music, Al & Brad, Meritage at Callaway Winery 5-8 p.m. Live Music, Raye Zaragoza, Leoness Cellars 7-10 p.m. Live Music, Inidca Roots, Miramonte Winery 7-11 p.m. Live Music, Cellar Lounge at Ponte Winery SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Avensole Winery 5-8 p.m. Live Music, Annata Bistro at Mount Palomar Winery 8 a.m. Hot Yoga, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery 9:45 a.m. Yoga, Mimosas, Brunch in the Vines, Fazeli Cellars 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wine, Dine and Painting, South Coast Winery 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bubble Brunch, Wilson Creek Winery 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Grapeline Harvest Celebration Tour, eight wineries 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moto Barrel Room Tour, Doffo Winery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Brunch at Meritage, Callaway Winery 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bailey Estate Club Tasting 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pet Fair, Oak Mountain Winery 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery 12-3 p.m. Funday Sunday in the Yard Garden, Falkner Winery 12-4 p.m. Live Music, Gin Piston, Bel Vino Winery 12-4 p.m. First Sundays, Jimmy Patton, Reserve Room, Ponte Winery 12-4 p.m. Live Music, Tony Suraci, Wilson Creek Winery 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 30 Year Anniversary Celebration, Baily Vineyard & Winery 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Live Music, Danza Del Sol Winery 1-2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Dustin Jake, Europa Village 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Shultz & Hamilton, Fazeli Cellars Winery 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Inbar Horowitz, Restaurant at Leoness Cellars 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery 1-4 p.m. Live Music, Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1-6 p.m. Wild West Hoedown Charity Event, Peltzer Farm and Winery 2-5 p.m. Live Music, Cougar Vineyard and Winery 2-5 p.m. Live Music, James Wells, Vintner’s Garden, South Coast Winery 4-7 p.m. Live Music, Miramonte Winery 5-7 p.m. Live Music, ABQ, Meritage at Callaway Winery UPCOMING: Temecula Autumnfest, September, October, November, www.visittemeculavalley.com November 12 - Dionysius Dash Wine Run, Mount Palomar Winery 6-7 a.m., 10-11 a.m. 1-4 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m 1-2:30 p.m. 3-5:30 p.m. 5-7 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5:30-10 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m.

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Entertainment

Field of Honor opens Saturday

Rotarian Dawn Pavlik greets students at the Historical Flags section. Jann Gentry photo

MURRIETA – The eighth annual Field of Honor opens Saturday, Nov. 5, in Murrieta Town Square Park, located on the corner of Kalmia and Jefferson in Murrieta and will continue for a full week, ending Nov. 12. This wonder-filled weeklong event features over 2,000 flags flying in silent testament to our personal heroes

– soldiers, first responders, veterans, and others – those who dedicate their lives to make ours better. Opening day will be vastly different this year than last, starting with the inaugural “Run Forrest Run” 5k event. Hundreds of runners have already signed up to be a part of the event and to “Run for the Real

Lieutenant Dans.” Registration for the race will open at 7:30 a.m. with the race commencing at 9 a.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation which builds specialty homes for wounded warriors. New this year will be the Military Family Expo hosted by the Women’s Council of Realtors Riverside County. All vendors at the expo will have a service or product geared to military personnel and their families. Paul Mitchell the School of Temecula will conduct a Cut-a-thon where haircuts will range from $5 to $10. The school expects to have 30 student stylists on-site for the event. While attending Opening Day, be sure to visit the Patriots Chalk Walk and watch the artists as they create their fantastic sidewalk murals. Fifteen or so artists are scheduled to participate and their work is always inspiring.

During the week that follows, special events are scheduled for nearly every day. On Monday, the Rotary Club of Murrieta will host the Veterans Luncheon for about 250 people (by invitation only). Over 4,000 fifth-grade students from Murrieta Valley School District, Temecula schools and Lake Elsinore will visit the field Monday through Thursday as docents and teachers lead them on tours throughout the park visiting the war memorials, the Medal of Honor recipients section, the historic flags section, Local Heroes section and new this year, the 50 state flags section. Wednesday, Nov. 8, is the date for the Candlelight concert, featuring MVUSD middle schools combined choirs. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Thursday is the Marine Corps Birthday celebration at 1 p.m. and later, the Final Salute—the flag retirement ceremony conducted by the

Boy Scouts begins at 5 p.m. Over 500 flags that have served their country will be ceremoniously retired and give one, final salute. Friday is Veterans Day and the City of Murrieta will hold its annual parade scheduled to finish at the park amid the flags. Saturday Nov. 12, the Patriots Ball will officially close the field and honor this year’s selected heroes. The semi-formal Ball features a band, dinner, dancing and auctions. For more information on any one of the days’ events, visit www.murrietafieldofhonor.com. The Field of Honor is a fundraiser for the Murrieta Rotary Club so the club may continue to fund student scholarships, leadership camps for students, community projects and international concerns. For more information about the Rotary Club, visit www.MurrietaRotary.org.

The Annual Patriotic Salute to Veterans will be presented at the Temecula Civic Center Friday, Nov. 11 TEMECULA – The City of Temecula proudly presents its annual Patriotic Salute to Veterans Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., held at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. The community is invited to attend this free concert to honor veterans on this commemorative day.

The event will feature remarks by city dignitaries, the presentation of military banners to recognize active military personnel from Temecula’s Military Banner Program and a performance by the Temecula Valley Symphony. The highlight of the annual Veter-

ans Day Celebration is the 90-minute concert under the stars entitled “Patriotic Salute to Veterans” presented by the Temecula Valley Symphony. It will feature John Mario, as music director and conductor, and guest vocalists Heather Lundstedt O’Neill and Jonathan Hawkins. The concert

will include symphonic pops and patriotic favorites in a salute to our veterans and will begin with “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by the Southwest Women’s Chorus. Bring your jackets, blankets, chairs, picnic dinner or visit one of the many Old Town eateries for an

early dinner, and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars at this free Veterans Day event. For more information about this event, please contact the City of Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480, or visit us on the web at www.TemeculaCA.gov.

Golden Bear Hot Rod and Motorcycle Show will raise support for Temecula Valley High School programs TEMECULA – Temecula Valley High School will be hosting the 2nd annual Golden Bear Hot Rod and Motorcycle Show Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In honor of Veteran’s Day, a special presentation of the National Colors and the national anthem in re-

spect will be provided by the school’s Junior Air Force ROTC program. The show will raise support for 17 different Temecula Valley High School groups. Last year, over 140 cars and motorcycles competed. This year, the show hopes to have over 200 participants entered. Each team

will make a donation for the toiletry drive to help our local veteran and military families through the Veterans Supplemental Support Network. Guests to the show are encouraged to bring toiletry donations also. Parents and students from TVHS have volunteered to work the show.

Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation presents ‘Autumn Nights Brew & Vino Fest’ MENIFEE – The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation will host their annual event at the Menifee Valley campus, 28237 La Piedra Road. The “Autumn Nights Brew & Vino Fest” is a casual celebration of community, friends and alumni; it will be held Friday, Nov. 4, from 6-10 p.m. The Autumn Nights festival allows Mt. San Jacinto College to reach out into the community and connect with our former students,

graduates and friends. Attendees will enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner, samples of craft brews and wine while dancing and listening to the music of DJ X-Ray and Black Hat Patsy. The dynamic five-piece cover band Black Hat Patsy, featuring the amazing vocal styling of Shaye Leeper, plays an exciting mix of music from Jazz standards to contemporary Top 40 hits as well as classic rock.

Tickets are $50 per person and include tasting glass, all tastings, barbecue dinner, games and live music. Designated Driver/NonAlcohol tickets are also available for $30 per person. For tickets or more information, contact Foundation Operations Coordinator Rebecca Orlauski, at (951) 487-3171 or email at orrorlauski@msjc.edu.

The Golden Bear Hot Rod and Motorcycle Show is a family-friendly event, and admission is free. The fun family outing will feature a children’s entertainment area, a hot rod DJ, booths for local businesses and food trucks on hand.

This great community event hopes to makes a big difference in the experience of student-athletes. For more information, contact Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Scott Corso scorso@tvusd.k12.ca.us.

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Family Wildlife Day at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve will provide wild fun for families MURRIETA – The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation and the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District present the 8th annual family wildlife day. This unique family event to view and learn about “Where the Wild Things Are” at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Road, will held Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Tickets for adults are $5 and children ages 2 to 12 are $4, children under 2 years of age are free. In honor of Veterans Day, retired, active and reserve military with ID cards also receive free admission. Tickets will be available for purchase on day of the event at the gate, and free shuttle parking from two additional parking lots will be offered.

Families will visit with animals such as live wild birds, snakes, and mammals unique to the Reserve. Designed to inform, entertain and inspire children and their families to learn more about the Reserve and the natural world, the day will also include music, nature storytelling, nature drawing, special nature craftmaking activities, games, nature walks, and displays of mountain lions and bugs and creepy crawly things that live at the Reserve. Wildlife presentations offer close-up peeks at nature with animal ambassadors. Margie Valdez from the Hidden Valley Nature Center will help children explore the world of live reptiles. Viewing the powerful birds of prey is always a thrilling treat. The Western

Science Center will share the hidden treasures from beneath Southwest Riverside County as children explore fossils and cool science. The foundation partners with RivCoParks to ensure funding for children’s nature education programs at the Reserve. Serving 10 school districts and 8,250 students per school year, foundation’s mission is to educate and empower youth to appreciate, protect and preserve nature. For more information, visit www. srpf.org or contact Mary Ruth Johnson at (951) 677-6951or email at maryruthjohnson@rivcoparks.org or Executive Director Ginger Greaves at (909) 732-2209 or email ginger@ srpf.org.

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Dining in the Valley

Tonino Restaurant & Wine Bar is a gusto-filled culinary journey

Gnocchi – “Di Mamma” is a dish inspired by Marie Saad’s mother.

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onino Restaurant & Wine Bar is a fragrant cauldron stewing with aromas that stir the senses. The food and scents will definitely lure you to this Murrieta establishment, but the unique ambiance might keep you there for a while. A long while. It’s a dining experience similar to what I have experienced in Europe. If you choose to order a number of courses, then enjoy them slowly over conversation, the evening stretches on. Of course, you could bypass the grazing and eat and dash if you prefer. It’s your decision. Tony and Marie Saad, the husband and wife who own and run the establishment, were both born overseas. Tony’s home country is Egypt, and Marie is from Italy. The two have roots in different countries, but they do share a love of fine cuisine and a dream of presenting it in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. When they say, “Benvenuti,” they mean it. Fine cuisine is the anchor of the restaurant, but the couple’s welcoming demeanor is the anchor chain. Tony owned a restaurant in Al-

The Burrata Mozzarella was fresh, smooth and creamy.

exandria, Egypt, which is on the Mediterranean, so the recipes he uses in his Murrieta establishment have a Mediterranean flair. For instance, diners can enjoy Falafel – fried chickpea patties and also feast on colorful Dolmes, a spiced ground beef and rice mix rolled tightly in grape leaves. Italian dishes form the majority of the restaurant’s menu items. Marie’s family had restaurants in Bari, located on the Adriatic Sea in southern Italy, so the recipes that she uses reflect the tastes of that region. In addition to using family recipes, Marie creates some of her own. Chef Todd Reeve also develops recipes, and is a valuable

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The juicy Shish Taouk is a traditional Egyptian dish.

asset in the kitchen. Their food is always fresh. Tony does all his own shopping, twice a week, at local markets. “We never use frozen or canned food,” he explained, “food changes flavor when you keep it.” I visited Tonino on a Saturday night, and the atmosphere was brimming with cheer. Happy chatter and music rose to every corner of the restaurant. A delightful accordion player strolled from table to table playing a lively repertoire, and after a while, continued to entertain guests from a keyboard. The atmosphere made me feel like I was an extra in some Italian movie. Chosen from the antipasto menu, the Burrata Mozzarella was fresh, smooth and creamy. The mozzarella encased a creamy ricotta cheese interior. Served on a bed of fresh basil leaves and sliced tomatoes, the appetizer was then doused with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. The glaze lent a flavor pop to the otherwise mild cheese. A sizzling chicken kabob was set before me. The juicy Shish Taouk is a traditional Egyptian dish. Tender chicken is marinated in spices, skewered with onions and green and red bell peppers, then

grilled. It’s a vibrant dish, both in presentation and flavor. A mound of housemade hummus, complete with Mediterranean flavors, including olive oil and paprika, nudged the kabob on the plate. No need for a spoon – I just scooped up the hummus with the warm, grilled pita bread as they would in Egypt. The menu bursts with traditional Italian pasta entrées – some with the touch of Marie’s mother. One dish, the Gnocchi – “Di Mamma,” featured Italian home-style gnocchi. Soft, pillow-like, bite-sized dumplings were awash in a special marinara sauce. The savory sauce was swirled with Parmesan cheese and basil – the creative way Marie’s mother would make it. A sophisticated Italian finale to the meal was Spumoni Bomba, an artistic and decadent dessert. The strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato trio wore a

delightful chocolate coat, drizzled with chocolate. Rosettes of cream and fresh mint leaves punctuated the plate. The gelato was light and smooth, and the pistachio, chocolate and strawberry flavors made a heavenly threesome. If you have dined in Europe you can relive the pleasures at Tonino, and if you haven’t, enjoy a snippet of the experience at this restaurant where, each night, the inventive food leaves a culinary legacy. Tonino Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at 24530 Village Walk Place in Murrieta. For more information access Tonino’s website online at www.toninorestaurant. com, or call, (951) 600-0303. Enjoy live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

A sophisticated finale to the meal was Spumoni Bomba, an artistic and decadent dessert.

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CHILDREN AND TEENS: NOW – Everbright Exhibit at Pennypickle’s Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Professor Phineas T. Pickles invites visitors to try out the unique and innovative Everbright. This is a one of a kind experience for kids of all ages from toddler to adult to explore their creativity by turning 464 LED lights that provide endless possibilities of vivid color, geometry and pattern. Information: (951) 308-6376. Nov. 4 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Explore Science Pennypickle’s style with family fun science adventures at 42081 Main St. Temecula. There’s always a surprise in store at the workshop. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. Nov. 5 – 10-11:30 a.m. Kids Art Jam hosted by the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Children ages 5-12 will paint, draw, and do a variety of crafts (parents must stay with 5-yearolds). Cost: $5 per child. Information: (951) 652-4592. Nov. 5 – 10:30 a.m. Science Saturday: History of Science at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy. Hemet. Explore some of the great scientific discoveries throughout history. Activities for Science Saturdays are free. There is an additional fee to enter the museum. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: (951) 791-0033. ENTERTAINMENT: Nov. 5 – 6:30 p.m. Super 300 Blues Band to perform at the Diamond Valley Art Center, 123 N. Harvard St. Hemet. The Super 300 Blues Band is a well-known group performing dynamic arrangements of Chicago and traditional blues, as well as their own high energy boogie and swing-inspired original material. Tickets are available online at www.TheDVAC. org and at the door. Prices are $15 for members of DVAC, $20 general admission. Student discounts are available. Information: www.TheDVAC.org or call (951) 652-3822. Nov. 5 – 2-5:30 p.m. MSJC’s 2nd Annual Arts Festival featuring Performance Crossroads, an afternoon of Jazz and Theater at the Menifee Campus, 28237 La Piedra Road Artists, poets, musicians and hands-on activities will be among the features at the Mt. San Jacinto College Arts Festival. Art-related activities for everyone, from children to adults. The event is free and open to the public. Information: Anjeanette (951) 639-5653. Nov. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Prokofiev 125 presented by California Chamber Orchestra in association with Temecula Presents. This year marks the 125th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev’s birth. This evening will mark the occasion with a special performance of Peter and the Wolf at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Nov. 5 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Live country music show featuring the house band backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Nov. 6 – 2-4 p.m. Sherry Williams By Request at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Having performed over 100 big band songs and arrangements in the 11 concerts Sherry has headlined on Temecula’s stage, Sherry Williams performs her greatest hits as selected and requested by Temecula Theater audiences. The Big Band All Stars will keep you swinging and foot tapping with this singing sensation who will be accompanied by Jeff Stover’s Orchestra. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Nov. 10 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Featuring the Peter Sprague Quartet with Tripp Sprague on Sax and Flute, Gunnar Biggs on Bass and Duncan Moore on Drums. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Nov. 11 – 2-10 p.m. Manzanita Ranch 3rd Annual Concert for Heroes featuring live Rock and Country music, food, wine and beer garden. Bring your lawn chairs to Galway Downs, 38801 Los Corralitos, Temecula. This event will benefit the mission of the Manzanita Ranch. Veterans admitted are FREE. Nov. 11 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Laugh and leave your week behind with PRN’s unique style of audience-participatory improvises comedy where you play by helping to write, direct and even star onstage with some of the region’s most talented comedic actors. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Nov. 11 & 12 – 7:30 p.m. Madagascar A Live Musical Adventure at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Sunday performance at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Nov. 5 – 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Hemet Woman’s Club Holiday Craft Fair to be held at the Colonial Country Club, 601 N. Kirby Street, Hemet. Handcrafted items, jewelry, Holiday gifts, decorations, opportunity drawings, raffle drawing, bake sale and so much more. Proceeds to benefit the Hemet Woman’s Club Educational and Community Programs. Nov. 5 – 10:30 a.m. French Valley Pioneer Potluck Reunion. The French Valley Historical Society to sponsor this event and invited all longtime residents and those interested in the history of the Valley to come and enjoy the activities and food. Bring old photos and memories to share. The reunion will be held at the Fellowship Hall of the Winchester Community United Methodist Church. Coffee, tea, soda will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Information: Mimi (951) 926-5080. Nov. 5 – 6 p.m. Salvation Army Kettle Kick off. Miracle on 34th Street is the theme for this year’s fundraising event to kick off the kettle season which raises money to help meet the needs of our community all year long. Festivities include dinner, entertainment, live band, silent auction and a visit from Santa Claus. Cost: $25 per person. RSVP by Nov. 1. Information: (951) 791-9497. Nov. 5 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wildomar Clean Up Day. The City of Wildomar, CR&R, and Waste Management will sponsor this program to help dispose of household waste and large miscellaneous debris that can’t be placed in your trash bins. West side residents: Elsinore High School, 21800 Canyon Drive- Orchard St. Parking Lot. East side residents: Ronald Reagan Elementary School, 35445 Porras Road. Proof of residency such as a California driver’s license, California ID Card, recent utility bill, or property tax statement is required. Please contact Janet Morales at (951) 677-7751 ext. 210 for more information on what is accepted for disposal. Nov. 5 – 1-2 p.m. Remembering 9/11 with author and guest speaker, Bert Upson who is a 9/11 survivor. He was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center South Tower. Upson’s book “On A Clear Day” is his story of this unforgettable day. All ages welcome to the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Nov. 5 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Solera Diamond Valley Del Webb Community Annual Holiday Bazaar at 1645 Paseo Diamante, Hemet in the Mountain View Lodge. Crafts, photography, paintings, quilts, embroidered items, holiday decorations, jewelry and so much more. Nov. 5 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walking Tours of Old Town Temecula. With the 1.5 hour tour, you will experience Old Town in a whole new way as the tour guide shares stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to life. The tour departs from the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Cost: $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reser-

vations and Information: (951) 694-6450. Nov. 10 – 6-9 p.m. MSJC Announces: University of California Transfer Information Night at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road Join admissions representatives from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara & UC Santa Cruz and learn about the UC transfer admissions process. Each UC will present information about their campus and specific transfer admission policies. In addition we will offer information about: the UC application, eligibility vs. selection, financial aid, the California Dream Act and Veteran services. This event is open to the public, however ALL attendees must RSVP as seating is limited. Contact Jessica (951) 639-5285 or Aimee (951) 487-3285. Nov. 10 – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency. Education, Peer Support, Intervention Tools, Peace of Mind. Experience strength and hope at 41877 Enterprise Circle N, Suite 100 Temecula. Information: Erin (951) 7193685 or Lizabeth (951)348-8976. Support group sponsored by Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment. www.HillRecovery.com. Nov. 11 – 8:30 a.m. Veteran’s Day Observance Ceremony at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Information: www.lake-elsinore.org/ veteransmemorial. Nov. 11 – 10 a.m. Murrieta’s 14th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade will begin on Washington and Ivy Street and ends at Town Square Park. Information: Laura (951) 461-6110. Nov. 11 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hemet Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration. Join the City of Hemet in honoring all who have served our country. Ceremony, vendors and more. Information: (951) 765-2301. Nov. 11 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. City of Menifee’s Veteran’s Day Celebration at Wheatfield Veterans Memorial, 30627 Menifee Road Menifee. Honor those who have served and those who are currently serving. Guest speakers, special presentations and more. Information: (951) 723-3880. Nov. 12 – 7-9 p.m. 16th Annual Menifee Community Barn Dance and Food Drive will be held at Bell Mountain Middle School, 28525 La Piedra Road Please help support the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard by bringing a nonperishable food donation to the event. Nov. 12 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elks Ladies of Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge No. 2591 to host their Annual Craft Fair at 33700b Mission Trail, Wildomar. Funds raised go toward lodge charities. Items for sale include: jewelry, purses, crochet items, toys, candles and more. Information: Patty (951) 746-6134. Nov. 12 & 13 – 48th Annual Lake Elsinore Grand Prix at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, 31919 Cereal St. Tickets and Information: www.racele.com. Nov. 17 – Cops for Kids to host fundraiser Tips for Kids at Chili’s Restaurant, 29233 Central Ave. Lake Elsinore. Percentage of dinner proceeds to go towards this organization. Also Star Cars will be on display. Nov. 21 – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Newcomers Club to host their monthly meeting at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road Temecula. If you have lived here for many years or are new to the neighborhood and are interested in meeting new people and having fun, then join the Temecula Valley Newcomers Club as they have different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, movie groups, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and more. Paid reservations are required at least one week prior to luncheon. RSVP to Ann (951) 677-7149. Club Information: Robin (951) 428-0940. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nov. 9 – 1-2:30 p.m. MSJC Career and Technical Education to host Public Safety Panel Discussion at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road Local industry employers for public safety will be answering questions related to current job needs and addressing questions such as overcoming the skills gap, education needed for employment and what employers are looking for when hiring. All are welcome to attend. Riverside County is currently in need of skilled workers in public safety. Come learn more about police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, correctional officers and more. Seats are limited. Please RSVP : http://msjcpublicsafetyindustryskillspanel.eventbrite.com Information: Jenny (951) 639-5524. Nov. 10 – 1-3 p.m. Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society (LEGS) to host their monthly meeting at the Mission Trail Community Library, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Guest speaker, Donna Bradley will cover Native American ancestry. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meetings are free and open to the public. Information: Candy (951) 246-2028. Nov. 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EWDC Luncheon – A Conversation with Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez at the Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Reservations and information: Michelle (951) 245-8848. Nov. 18 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MSJC Announces: Speech Tournament hosted by the Communication Studies Department and Communication Club at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road This event is open to all students who would like to compete in speech delivery, informative or persuasive speeches. This is open to the public. Participants please register by Nov. 10 to speechtournament@msjc.edu. Information: Basemeh (951) 639-5415. Nov. 21 – 6-8 p.m. California Flipping Network to present a free two-hour workshop for beginning investors and realtors on how to get started finding, fixing and flipping houses. Featured speaker, Lloyd Segal, author of “Flipping Houses” and “One of America’s Big Flippers” will be at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road Temecula. Reservations required. Information: (323) 365-1004 or www.

FlippingWorkshops.com. NOW – MSJC Child Development and Education Centers are now enrolling and offer child care and preschool for children 18 months through five years, are open to students and the community and offer several enrollment options based on family income and need. The centers, located in San Jacinto and Menifee, are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: San Jacinto: (951) 487-3605 or Menifee: (951) 639-5605. NOW – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111. NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write. NOW – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com. NOW – Clippendales meet the second Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales.” The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores. NOW – Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804. Monday and Wednesday Afternoons – 3:30-4:15 p.m. Senior Fitness Program offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited. Information: Lisa (951) 533-2612.

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S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Everyone celebrates 15 years of service

The S.A.F.E. staff gathers for the 15th annual meeting. All but four are new employees in the past three months due to recently-secured grant funding. Paul Bandong photos

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nifee Councilwoman Lesa Sobek, Temecula Councilman Michael McCracken, Temecula Police Chief Jeff Kubel and Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden. S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Everyone is a nonprofit agency committed to providing programs and services to children, youth and families who have experienced or are at risk of abuse and violence. S.A.F.E. has been providing lifesaving services in the community since 1998. The agency has served 1,261 clients so far in 2016; 70 percent are victims of domestic violence. The agency provides domestic violence assistance out of the Family Justice Center and works in partnership with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, community law enforcement and other nonprofit agencies to support victims of domestic violence in a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Services include assistance with temporary restraining orders, emergency assistance and basic needs assistance. June Earley, who started with the organization in 2002, was recently named executive director. She is also celebrating her two-year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor and emphasized the need for victims of both domestic violence and breast cancer for encouragement, uplifting, praise, positive words, and strength as opposed to shame, embarrassment, fault, judgement and isolation. “Survival – our clients do this every day!” Earley said. S.A.F.E. also partners with the Temecula and Murrieta police departments to provide safe, quality programming for youth in the community through the Police Activities League. PAL is a youth violence prevention program and youth intervention program for children ages five to 17. The program has open enrollment for all children and teens with no fee and is dedicated to providing programs and activities which offer children opportunities to interact with positive caring adult role models in a safe environment. Earley presented a check to Chiefs Kubel and Hadden for the PAL. Girls Circle is a S.A.F.E. program specifically for middle school girls that focuses on friendships

S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Everyone held its 15th annual meeting Oct. 2, at the Temecula Community Center on Pujol Street. The gathering attracted dozens

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Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden and Temecula Police Chief Jeff Kubel accept a check from S.A.F.E. Executive Director June Earley on behalf of the Police Activities League.

Jan Duran, president of the S.A.F.E. Board of Directors, welcomed everyone to the 15th annual meeting held Oct. 20 at the Temecula Community Center on Pujol Street.

Diane and Bud Bainbridge, parents of Allison Mary Jacobs for whom Alli’s Resale Shop is named, pose at a table promoting the store at the recent 15th annual meeting of S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Everyone.

and building healthy relationships, developing strength and confidence, communication skills, selfesteem, body image, conflict resolution and diversity. The program incorporates art, music and guided discussion to help girls develop positive peer relationships. The sessions are eight weeks A cake commemorated the 15th birthday of long, and S.A.F.E. S.A.F.E Alternatives for Everyone. offers year-round groups. S.A.F.E. has established some The agency has recently added new partnerships for funding ina new program, Victim Advocacy cluding the California Office of for Foster Children, to assist foster Emergency Services which prochildren who have been victims of a vided a grant of $175,000, the Rivcrime and provides support services erside County District Attorney’s for the foster parents or the non- Office of Victim Services whose offending care providers. Services $133,000 grant will allow for two include a bilingual case manager, points of contact at intake to proinformation and resources for com- vide full wrap-around services, and munity services, children Court the Annenberg Foundation whose and counseling. Children Court is $45,000 grant will fund general a nonprofit organization dedicated purposes and Alli’s Resale Store. to preparing children to testify and Alli’s Resale Shop is a boutique appear in court. Children Court of- thrift store that recently celebrated fers two free two-hour sessions. All its anniversary Oct. 22. Allison the services in this new program are Mary Jacobs was a victim of dofree of charge for the foster children mestic violence on Mother’s Day and foster families. in 1993 in Temecula, and the store is a tribute to her life through the efforts of S.A.F.E. and of her parents Diane and Bud Bainbridge. Her story is prominently posted at the entrance of the store to raise awareness of domestic violence in our community. The store will also provide job training and opportunities, volunteer opportunities, as well as a self-sustaining source of income for S.A.F.E programs. Over 3200 volunteer hours have been logged so far in the first year of operation. The store grossed over $72,000 in its first year and is near break-even. Alli’s Resale Shop is seeking volunteers as well as donations of gently-used clothing, shoes, furniture, household goods and toys. For more information, to donate or volunteer, contact Rebecca Michalkiewicz at (951) 587-3900. The annual meeting concluded with a celebration cake and gift coffee mugs with the S.A.F.E. logo for attendees. Upcoming events We have teamed up include “Purses for a Purpose” Dec. to bring you 8 and the 15th annual “Denim and Diamonds” party May 20. For victims of domestic violence, at risk children and families, S.A.F.E. help is available at (951) 587-3900 or on iHeartRadio Q103.3 & 94.5! visit www.safefamiliesca.org.

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EVMWD receives millions in grant funding and low-interest loans for technology to help customers save water LAKE ELSINORE – In an effort to modernize water service and invest in more efficient water practices, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District received $4.76 million in grants and lowinterest loans from the State Water Resources Control Board Green Project Program. The funding will allow EVMWD to install advanced metering technology throughout the service area. The funding, which is made up of $2.38 million in grants and $2.38 million in low-

interest loans, will allow EVMWD to retrofit 37,438 meters, which currently do not have the advanced meter technology. The advanced meter technology is a device added to a customer’s water meter, which can be read with radio signals between the meter and an antenna located at a nearby water reservoir. Once installed, the advanced meter will provide customers with the ability to immediately detect leaks, view water usage, set alerts, and better

gauge their daily water saving efforts. This new technology will also allow EVMWD to manage meters remotely and detect leaks within its distribution system immediately. “We are grateful to the State for allowing EVMWD, through its many funding programs, to take another meaningful step towards water conservation for the future,” President of the Board of Directors for EVMWD Phil Williams said. “The funds that have been made available will allow EVMWD to

expand our conservation efforts without burdening our ratepayers.” With the installation of the automated metering devices, EVMWD expects to see savings of more than 1200 acre feet of water a year, reducing the amount of expensive imported water needed to meet demands. EVMWD also recently received more than $1.6 million from the California Department of Water Resources Water- Energy Grant and the Bay Delta Restoration

Program: CALFED Water Use Efficiency Grant to assist in funding for the earlier phases of the project. Customers in Lakeland Village and other parts of Lake Elsinore received the advanced meter technology as part of the pilot program. The addition of the device to the remaining meters within the service area is ongoing and will be completed within the next two years.

Churned Creamery brings one-of-a-kind ice cream concept to Murrieta MURRIETA – Churned Creamery, a unique and decadent ice cream concept, is opening its doors in Murrieta in late October. Using state-of-the-art churning technology from Italy, each handcrafted flavor is freshly made and kept at the perfect texture and temperature for an extraordinary experience. The creamery is located in the California Oaks Plaza. Churned Creamery uses a modern version of the traditional churning barrel. Using only the highest quality ingredients and locally sourced dairy, small batches of ice cream are handcrafted throughout the day ensuring that

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Chloe Cuevas, 4, with mom Jocelyn Cuevas, shows off her ponytail that she donated to Pechanga Resort & Casino’s “Hair With Hope.”

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TEMECULA – Thirty hair donors and 30 volunteer hair cutters came together inside the Pechanga Resort & Casino hotel lobby on a Thursday morning for an emotional kick off to October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. The 30 hair donors each had eight or more inches of their long, lustrous locks chopped off all at the same time. That’s the same as the height of two regulation basketball hoops on top of one another. It was the first time the Temecula resort/casino held a mass haircutting event, called “Hair With Hope,” aimed at honor-

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ing breast cancer awareness, and increasing visibility for the need for hair donations. After the big hair chops, two brave women currently battling breast cancer came to the stage. They received their very own human hair wigs made from hair donations just like the ones at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Monica Quintanilla and Denise Broome, both diagnosed several months ago with breast cancer and who have both lost their hair due to treatment, received wigs free of charge through the American Cancer Society. “What these people are doing, giving their hair for people like me, it may not seem like much, but to us, what they’re doing gives us so much hope,” said Broome who is currently battling breast cancer. “Having hair makes me feel more like myself. Treatment is really harsh on your body.” Breast cancer patients like Broome say the side effects of breast cancer treatment, especially hair loss, can be devastating to a woman’s psyche. Receiving a wig is one small thing that helps one feel more normal. “This is the third time I’ve donated my hair,” said hair donor Sonia Lopez of Menifee. “It’s something my sister and I started doing about seven years ago since our hair grows so fast, and it’s in honor of our dad who died from prostate cancer nine years ago. After seeing someone go through the difficult stages of cancer, seeing what it does to a person’s body, it’s a tough experience. It helps to know my hair is going to make someone else going through cancer happy.” The Pechanga haircutting program continued throughout October. Men, women or children willing to cut off and donate 8 inches or more of hair received a free haircut and style courtesy of Spa Pechanga (a $75 value). The hair will be matched with five to six other hair donations and made into single wigs that are given to women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society distributes them for free to female cancer patients through their national network of wig banks. Michelle’s Place, a resource and counseling center for breast cancer patients and families, is the Southwest Riverside County wig bank location. To date, Spa Pechanga has collected 100 ponytails hosting the Hair With Hope haircutting campaign in the salon. This is the first year the initiative moved beyond the salon. Spa Pechanga management had a goal of collecting more than 100 ponytail donations this October. The Centers for Disease Control show breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women affecting one in eight. American Cancer Society statistics show that one in three women will develop some form of cancer in her lifetime. The organization estimates that 292,130 new cases of breast cancer afflicted women in 2015. Hair loss, one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, can be especially traumatic for a woman fighting cancer. Pechanga has long upheld a tradition of providing critical resources for those in need. For more than a decade, Pechanga Resort & Casino has been a major supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation in its region. Over the last four years, resort/ casino employees have donated more than $130,000 to the fight against breast cancer and toward raising awareness.

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Riverside Family, county health officials warn of the dangers of childhood lead poisoning homes built before 1978 can create a danger if they contain chipped and peeling lead-based paint. Over the past year, Riverside County has identified 296 children with lead poisoning. Public health officials hoped to increase awareness about the dangers of lead during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Once a blood test is ordered in cases such as Miguel’s, the county is notified of high blood lead levels by a state Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch public health nurse. The Riverside Lead Poisoning Prevention team ensured that Miguel was admitted to the hospital for treatment and then prompted an investigation of the Jimenez’ rented home through the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health. The review found that the old interior paint and the soil surrounding the home was likely the source of the lead. Environmental health professionals tested the family’s home, which was built before 1978, and determined contamination was significant enough that the Jimenez family was forced to abandon their residence in December 2015. “We were in a hotel for a month at Christmas time,” Jimenez said. The family was able to secure temporary

TEMECULA – Riverside resident and mother of three Griselda Jimenez sensed something was wrong. Her 18-month-old toddler Miguel was unusually lethargic and not forming words. When she shared these concerns with her son’s doctor, they decided to run some tests just to be sure all was well. Jimenez, 32, was shocked to learn that Miguel’s blood tested “ridiculously high” for lead. A flurry of tests ensued, resulting in a weeklong hospital stay for Miguel. There were also follow-up testing with her older children, Ezekiel, 3, and Gracie, 13, whose levels lead also were elevated. Lead poisoning can harm young brains, making it hard for children to learn, to pay attention and to behave. Most children who have lead poisoning do not look or act sick. A blood test is the only way to know if a child has lead poisoning. “Miguel was chewing on the windowsill, and we believe that this is what contributed to the especially high lead levels in his blood,” Desiree Contreras said. Contreras is a health services assistant with Riverside County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Toddlers who are teething commonly chew on anything they can find. Lead tastes sweet, and

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