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Temecula City Council voices its objections to the Winchester Community Plan
Turning an interest into something good for the community, founder “Ghost” of CC Unit organization, which stands for “Creep Catching Unit,” is catching suspected predators, mostly in Southern California. The CC Unit started in San Diego County and has caught suspected predators throughout California, San Francisco and Arizona. see page D-6
Real Estate Menifee explores changing Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance to a city ordinance Tony Ault Staf f Writer The Menifee City Council is considering changes in Riverside County’s Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance to a city ordinance following a special workshop Wednesday, Oct. 19, that could affect the city’s residents living in its four mobile home parks. see page B-8
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Temecula City Council shows concern for a project submitted by proponents for a new 33,000 homes Winchester City in the Riverside County area north that would bring what they see as "unsustainable traffic" on Interstates 215 and 15 through Temecula leading into San Diego in the future. LAFCO is now considering the proposal in Riverside County. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo Tony Ault Staf f Writer The Temecula City Council strongly objected to Riverside County’s recent Winchester Com-
munity Plan that could bring upward of 33,000 new homes to the area adjacent to Temecula’s northern boundary on Winchester Road at its Tuesday, Oct. 25, regular meeting.
Mark Collins, assistant planner, said in his report the Interstate 215 Policy Area for the Winchester area is related to an increase of residential density by 33,000 units, with traffic impacts, road
and freeway mitigation measures, public service infrastructure, compliance with California Environmental Quality Act and the see WINCHESTER, page A-2
Lake Elsinore City Council talks about construction projects and building codes Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News The Lake Elsinore City Council meeting on Oct. 25 began with a proclamation declaring November to be Family Court Awareness month. Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan read in part that the City Council “encourages all residents to support their local communities’ efforts to prevent the harm of children in the hands of family members and to honor and value the lives of children.” Lonny Olson from CalFire gave a presentation of the 2022 third quarter statistics, citing a total of 1,753 calls for service. Breaking down those numbers by stations, he reported that Elsinore Station 10 had 350 calls, McVicker Park Station 85 had 574, Canyon Hills Station 94 had 530 and Rosetta Canyon Station 97 received 415 calls. Regarding Automatic Aid statistics, he reported that Lake Elsinore units assisted Canyon Lake 30 times and Canyon Lake assisted the City 14 times during the third quarter. The Fire Marshal’s office
This slide from the most recent Lake Elsinore City Council meeting shows current development projects under plan Valley News/Courtesy photo review, mapped by City Council districts. completed 108 plan reviews and 1,794 fire inspections. The goal for plan review and inspection turnaround times are being exceeded. Olson offered a public safety reminder that when daylight savings time ends, and clocks are set back
one hour on Nov. 6, that everyone should also change out their smoke detector batteries to ensure they are in optimal working order. A motion to approve City Council Consent Calendar items 3-13 was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Natasha Johnson and seconded by Council Member Steve Manos. All items were approved unanimously, as were the three Successor Agency Consent Calendar items. see ELSINORE, page A-4
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Local veteran continues to serve as advocate for youth in foster care
Shelly Henderson of Menifee is a Court Appointed Special Advocate with Voices for Children. Valley News/Courtesy photo MENIFEE – For Veterans Day, Voices for Children is honoring its Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers who have served in the armed forces, including Shelly Henderson, 42, of Menifee. During her four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Henderson served tours in Okinawa, Japan,
and at the Pentagon in Washington. After leaving the military, she earned her master’s degree in forensic psychology and relocated to Riverside County. She started looking for volunteer opportunities that combined her education with her passion for helping children, which stems from losing her own
mother at a young age. “I knew there had to be a program where I could be that constant person for someone because I know how it feels to not have that,” Henderson said. Henderson found Voices for Children, the only organization authorized by the courts in Riverside County to provide CASA volunteers to youth in foster care. CASA volunteers get to know their assigned child or sibling group so they can advocate for them in court, school, medical settings and more to ensure their needs are being met. In 2018, Henderson completed Advocate University, Voices for Children’s training course for all new volunteers, and officially became a CASA. Since then, she has advocated for five teenagers in Riverside County foster care. She is currently matched with a 15-year-old girl. When Henderson first started working with children in foster care, she observed that they were in constant survival mode. She aims to provide her youth with a safe, judgment-free zone where
they can “just breathe and be themselves.” “I always tell them, my goal is to walk away learning something new about you and us learning something new together,” Henderson said. Besides spending quality time together, CASAs make sure youth have everything they need to thrive. This relationship involves having regular contact with parents, caregivers, social workers, attorneys, school officials, therapists and other members of a child’s support team. Henderson said the communication and networking skills she developed in the military help her today when interacting with the people and professionals on her case. Henderson encouraged her fellow veterans to look into becoming CASAs because they already possess the right traits. They have a heart for service, are missionfocused and have a mindset that no one gets left behind. “The military considers community service as a way of thanking the communities where we reside,” Henderson said. “It’s important
to understand the dynamics of the communities you patronize to understand where resources are needed the most.” Founded in 1980, Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused, neglected and abandoned children in foster care in San Diego and Riverside counties by providing them with trained, volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates. Voices for Children believes every child deserves a safe and permanent home and strives to provide a CASA volunteer to every child in the foster care system who needs one. Last year, VFC CASAs and staff served more than 3,400 children in foster care across San Diego and Riverside Counties. On any given day, there are more than 4,000 children in Riverside County foster care, and many are on the waitlist for a CASA volunteer. To learn more about how to make a difference, sign up for an online Volunteer Information Session at http://speakupnow.org/ volunteer. Submitted by Voice for Children.
Murrieta Police Department receives $115,000 grant to deter unsafe behaviors, increase safety on roads MURRIETA – The Murrieta Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on city roadways thanks to a $115,000 grant. “This grant funding allows us to support our continuing traffic safety efforts in the community,” Murrieta Police Department Chief WINCHESTER from page A-1 2003 Settlement Agreement and the 2005 Cooperative Agreement between the city of Temecula and Riverside County. The 42 square mile area borders Temecula and Murrieta on the south, Menifee and Murrieta on the west, Hemet to the north and east. Temecula Councilmember Maryann Edwards reminded the council that in 2005 Temecula won four legal cases against Riverside County concerning a similar issue with Menifee’s and Murrieta’s housing plans that required them to provide the possible environmental impacts on Temecula, which again is the same question with the Winchester Community Plan. She argued that the only way the proposed traffic from the plan could get to San Diego County reasonably would be on Winchester Road. “It’s the only one they might use,” she said. She indicated that the huge amount of traffic “would destroy”
Tony Conrad said. “Our intent is to curtail the most unlawful and dangerous driving behaviors that put people at risk and create a safe environment for everyone traveling our roadways.” The grant will provide additional programs and resources for Murrieta PD, including DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers; high visibility distracted
driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law and enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driving behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. The grant will also allow enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause collisions: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign
and/or red-light violations and improper turning or lane changes; collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring allied agencies and officer training and/or recertification for Standard Field Sobriety Test, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Expert. The grant program will run through September 2023. Funding for this program was
provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information about the Murrieta Police Department, visit their website at http://www.MurrietaPolice.org. Submitted by Murrieta Police Department.
all of Temecula’s I-215 interchanges. Luke Wilson, Temecula deputy city manager, told the council that the county’s plan “is not adequate. “It has an unclear project description of where it begins and where it ends,” he said. Mayor Matt Rahn said after hearing the report, “This is a massive project that cannot sustain the size of a city like Temecula and an infrastructure that is capable of moving 100,000 plus to the area…. All that we have built to maintain our identity and quality of life in Temecula is put at risk because of this project. This is a massive issue. The county is making some disingenuous decisions right now, he said. “There is a lot of deception going on because they are not being clear of what they might do. It’s dangerous,” Rahn said. Collins said that the proposed “Winchester Community Plan Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Report” was discovered by staff Friday, Aug. 12.
“Staff completed an initial review of the document and found it to be woefully inadequate as an informational document, key information necessary to allow for meaningful analysis of the impacts was excluded or omitted,” Collins said. “The city’s primary concern is the incomplete and undecipherable project description, the project description includes a discussion of existing land uses and land use designations within the proposed Winchester Community Plan, but it does not include any mention of the actual proposed Winchester Community Plan policies or include the proposed land use and circulation plan.” According to the report. “the project would result in significant and unavoidable impacts to air quality and greenhouse gas emissions with the PEIR analysis concluding that “no mitigation measures are required.” Temecula staff said it appears to circumvent the required mitigation efforts of CEQA. The PEIR concluded that there will be significant and unavoidable impacts to: “Noise and vibration, transportation and agriculture and forestry services all of which the city cannot analyze accurately due to the lacking project description.” In conclusion Collins found that “In developing the Winchester Community Plan and Draft PEIR, the county has completely ignored its obligations under the settlement and cooperative agreements. The development already approved and contemplated under the pro-
posed Winchester Community Plan and other proposed development projects will directly result in adverse traffic impacts upon the city, the Winchester Community Plan Area and the cities surrounding the Winchester Community Plan Area (Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Hemet and Perris. “There is no plan to finance the remaining major arterial roads described in a cooperative agreement that are needed to mitigate the traffic impacts of residential units in the area under the existing (county) general plan. The county has not conducted a freeway study (as required by the settlement and cooperative agreement) nor come up with a traffic mitigation plan for the additional 33,000 residential units in the new Winchester Community Plan,” Collins said. The report continued, “The city of Temecula is seriously concerned that the nature of development and the seemingly blind eye turned toward the requirements of CEQA and the settlement and cooperative agreements will result in dramatic traffic impacts to the city and surrounding communities from which the region may never recover. If development in the I-215 policy area were allowed to continue unmitigated, the negative impacts to the quality of life enjoyed by the residents of Temecula would be forever altered and decades of proactive and strategic transportation planning work and infrastructure construction completed by the city would be entirely undermined.”
The fiscal impacts to Temecula could not be easily calculated “due to the indecipherable project description, omission of land use tables, outdated assumptions and modeling software. However, the impacts would be substantial in both transportation facility expansion and increased maintenance costs. Currently there is no identified funding for transportation facility construction or maintenance associated with the inevitable impacts of the proposed county of Riverside development projects.” according to the report. The council, after discussing the issue, received and filed the report and were looking to gain a better insight from the county on the proposed Winchester Community Plan. The plan also calls for commercial, industrial, a revitalized downtown, mixed use and open space. The Menifee City council also read a report this past week about the Winchester Community Plan and Menifee possibly making that land area a sphere of influence and urged a meeting between those in Winchester, hoping to make it a city, the county and Menifee on the impacts of the project to its neighbors like themselves and Murrieta. Andy Domenigoni was at the Menifee City Council meeting and is among the proponents of the Winchester Community Plan effort and cityhood. His family has owned property in the valley since the 1800s. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.
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Temecula City Council chooses not to consider Prop 1 proclamation
Ava Sarnowski Intern Writer
Before the Temecula City Council discussed the items listed on the consent calendar during their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, a few presentations were made. A proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Girl Scout Recognition for Scout’s Closet, and a presentation by National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals for Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. The planning commission also highlighted their approval of decisions made for the city. They approved Home Product Review applications, a modification application to allow revisions to the conditions of approval for a previously approved affordable housing project, to be located on Pujol Street. The commissioners reviewed amendments to the Old Town Specific Plan, including amendments to Use Matrix to add beer tasting, escape rooms, and the removal of the nightclub category. Each item on the consent calendar was motioned for approval, including the rejection of construction bids received for the 1-15 French Valley Parkway improvements. The council approved plans, specifications, and authorized the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the parkway, on July 26. This contract was publicly advertised between Aug. 29 and Oct. 6, and 5 bids were received. But on Oct. 14, the city received a letter with the subject “Notice of Protest that Any Award of Bid Solicitation would be Illegal” from counsel representing MCM Construction,
Inc. With the bidding process being challenged, it was recommended all construction bids be rejected, and that the contract be re-advertised. Members of the council voiced their reluctance, but adopted a pragmatic approach so that they wouldn’t lose the funds given to them for this project. The item passed 4-1, with councilwoman Jessica Alexander abstaining. The council also addressed an item for a future city council agenda, a resolution opposing Proposition 1, or the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment. This was at the request of councilwoman Alexander. A number of individuals from the public approached the podium to voice their opinion on this subject. A majority of which pleaded against Prop 1, insisted that efforts be directed towards resources for those that are suffering today, and that the council stop confronting topics pertaining to abortion or woman’s rights. Alexander explained that Proposition 1 will “enshrine late-term aborition, strip parental rights, and inflict damage to the California constitution. According to this proposed amendment, the state constitution will not only guarantee reproductive freedoms for every individual regardless of age or sex, but it will also negatively and irreversably impact the public health, safety, and general welfare of all Californians. “Proponents of Prop 1 claim that the amendment simply codifies exisiting abortion laws, but leagal experts have stated that it does change and expand the law. Moreover, as this amendment is disputed, in the future the courts will
Allison Aranda, left, and family hold a banner in the back of Temecula City Council chambers during Proposition 1 discussion, Tuesday, Oct. 25. Valley News/Julie Reeder photo be obligated to use the most expansive interpretation possible meaning that the state will have no ability to implement regulations or limits to protect minors. The constitution will reign supreme and judges and legislators will not have the power to intervene,” Alexander said. Alexander claimed that they need to ensure parents have a legal right to determine what is best for their children, and that the authors of this amendment purposely failed to define reproductive freedom. She also said that they want to create an unpredictable right for minors to undergo medically unnecessary gender transition surgeries such as sterilizing, obtain abortions, and acsess puberity blockers and hormones that effect their sexual and physical development.
Alexander argued that if the proposition passes, it will be allowed without the knowledge or the consent of parents. A proper definition for reproductive freedom still remains up-in-arms, and nobody knows how California judges will interpret such language. Alexander also explained that pro-aboritions experts and legislators who wrote this proposition don’t know what this vague overbroad language will do. “As city council members, we need to ask ourselves why wouldn’t we oppose a ballot measure that will insert something in our constitution that cannot be defined? A measure that will destroy and dehumanize Temecula residents that we represent. We have been elected to have these conversations, the biggest
problem with this proposition ishow unclear and vague it is to the public. It is our obligation to bring forth to the residents and stand in the gap for their safety,” Alexander said. She asked that the council craft a resolution in opposition of Prop 1, due to the gravity of the topic and in light of the election that is 2 weeks away. She proposed a special meeting be held to understand the topic. Councilwoman Maryann Edwards understood that this topic was yet another that divided the community, all because of the passion people hold for it. She stressed that every individual has the constitutional right to vote, and that she will not impose her views onto the community. Edwards believed that taking the city down that road will do nothing to help with the proposition, and found it to be a political statement. While she will stand to protect the unborn, she also proclaims that the council is here to protect people’s rights. Mayor Pro Tem Zak Schwank said he was at a loss for words, believing that they were at an impasse. Mayor Matt Rahn was adamant in expressing his desire to share time with those who wanted to speak with him about these subjects and many more. He reaffirmed his love for Temecula, and for that fact that he has been serving it for 8 years. To him, the residents are his friends, his neighbors, colleagues, and the folks that protect this city. Rahn knows that everyone has strong opinions when it comes to these topics. He also voiced his disappointment in the state of California for writing a ballot measure that is overly broad and vague, that this process has been flawed for many years and should be a non-partisan process. Rahn and his fellow council members know the system isn’t perfect, and that there are all sorts of things that people can use help with. He wondered why they are not focusing on that, and questioned why they are not coming together as a community to help solve problems. Alexander moved to bring Proposition 1 forward for a future agenda, but no council member seconded her motion. The item died in silence. Ava Sarnowski can be reached by email at valleystaff@reedermedia. com. ELSINORE from page A-1
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A public hearing was opened at 7:11 p.m. and Building & Safety Manager Bill Belvin explained what was being requested. A motion was made by Council Member Brian Tisdale and seconded by Johnson to approve the adoption of a resolution, setting forth findings for amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code due to local conditions. It was passed unanimously by all members. A motion by Manos and seconded by Johnson to “introduce by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance amending and adding chapters to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code” was also passed unanimously. During City Council Member comments, Johnson shared the latest on development projects under plan review, broken down by districts. She also encouraged residents to volunteer for the Measure Z Citizen Committee. The deadline to apply for a position is Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. For more information, www. Lake-Elsinore.org/MeasureZ. Sheridan said that as of Oct. 25, the city was in full compliance with the state housing element law. The city council adopted its housing element on Aug. 23. For more information, www.Lake-Elsinore. org/housing. The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. For more information, www.lake-elsinore. org.
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Lake Elsinore celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Members of Ballet Folklorico Aztlan prepare to perform on Main Street in Lake Elsinore during the Dia de Valley News/Shane Gibson photos los Muertos event presented by Studio 395, Oct. 29.
This member of Ballet Folklorico Aztlan is happily ready to go perform on Main Street in Lake Elsinore during a Dia de los Muertos event.
Members of Ballet Folklorico Aztlan perform in Lake Elsinore during a Dia de los Muertos event. Danza Azteca dancers steal the show on Main Street during the Lake Elsinore Dia de los Muertos event.
Danza Azteca dancers perform on Main Street during the Lake Elsinore Dia de los Muertos event.
An afrenda or alter for family members of Paula Bacilio is displayed on Main Street in Lake Elsinore during a Dia de los Muertos event.
People watch as a variety of dancers perform on Main Street during a Dia de los Muertos event.
Rebecca Esquibel of the non-profit Studio 395 watches live performers at the Dia de los Muertos event in Lake Elsinore presented by Studio 395.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line. CHILDREN’S EVENTS Nov. 5 – Noon. Grand Opening of the Gale Webb, Kids-R#1 Action Sports Park at 25653 Craig Ave., Menifee. Bike Park has bike trails with 30 obstacles for different skills including a bicycle playground. Many BMX sponsors. Giveaways, food vendors, a meet and greet with participating industry professionals. COMMUNITY EVENTS Nov. 4 - 4-8 p.m. Menifee Foodie Friday in Menifee’s Central park, 30268 Civic Plaza Dr, Me-
nifee. Designed with the foodie in mind, this open-air experience includes unique dining options, entertainment and curated vendors for a fun Friday night out with friends and family! Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. French Valley Community Faire, at the French Valley Library, 31526 Skyview Road, Winchester. Please join us to celebrate the first anniversary celebration of the French Valley Community Faire. Come celebrate the unveiling of the French Valley Historical Society’s new exhibits. Nov. 5 - Noon to 8 p.m. Four Directions Native American Club presents Gathering of the People at San Jacinto High School, 500 Idyllwild Dr., San Jacinto. Food, craft vendors, cultural exhibitions, bird singers, games and more. Free family friendly event. Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public Safety Career and Community Fair at Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee Campus, 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee. Join the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Recruitment Unit and speak with a Sheriff’s recruiter to learn about the vast career opportunities. Nov. 5 - 5-9 p.m. STAT Horse Sanctuary presents its Fall Festival fundraiser at 31530 Scott Road,
Menifee. Food, drinks, live entertainment, jumpers. Cost $20 entry fee. Includes 1 drink, 1 food item and 1 raffle ticket. Information at STAThorsesanctuary.org or 951733-3000. Nov. 8 - 1:30 p.m. Sage Society of Hemet will present Kevin Pearson, Eastern Municipal Water District’s Public Affairs Officer who will speak on the status of California’s drought and EMWD’s plans. Held at the Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E. Florida Ave., Hemet. For more information call 951-238-8569. Nov. 11 – 10 a.m. Veterans Day Celebration in Menifee at Central Park, 30628 Civic Center Drive, Menifee. Art essay contest, flyover, speakers, resource booth. Contact Menifee Community Services Department to submit artwork, 951-723-3880. Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. Veteran’s Day Field of Honor 19th annual parade to honor those who have served in the armed forces in Town Square Park, Murrieta, at Ivy and Washington. Turns on B St. and ends at Town Square Park where more that 2,000 full-sized American flags will be flying. Free to spectators. Flags on display beginning Nov. 5. To register to be in the parade, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/ veteranparade. Murrieta Rotary Club event. Nov. 11 – 5 a.m. Jump for Valor Veterans Day Weekend Boogie. Support our servicemen
and women; jump with J4V Crew at Skydive Perris, 2091 Goetz Road, Perris. Nov. 11 – 10-11 a.m. Veterans Day celebration at Gibbel Park, Kirby St. and Florida Ave. in Hemet. Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in the park. Other patriotic activities. Flags flying. Nov. 12 – Noon to 4 p.m. Book Signing and meet the authors of “A Veteran’s Story – Courage and Honor” at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 40570 Winchester Road, Temecula. More than 15 authors will be present and books will
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be available for purchase at the store. Proceeds to benefit deployed military and veterans through MilVet.org. Nov. 19 – 7 a.m. Elsinore Community Annual Turkey Giveaway at the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Nov 19 - 1-5 p.m. Menifee Trading Post Night Market at 30141 Antelope Road, Menifee. This family friendly luxury night market showcases the very best small businesses in Menifee. Entertainment, food and drinks, with local makers and pet friendly ones too! ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-6726777, or online at businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.us. ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends. ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard, Sun City. ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 for help. ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493. ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280
Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed. ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta. ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed. WORKSHOPS. MEETINGS, NOTICES Nov. 5 - Dorland Arts Colony calls on artists to submit up to 3 pieces of art, framed and labeled on back and ready to hang for show and sale between Nov. 12 and Jan. 7. Must be a current member of Dorland. To participate in the show, send an email to reenierin@gmail.com with title/ medium/price. Nov. 12-13 - The Addams Family play at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Old Town Temecula. Tickets online or at the box office. ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@gmail. com or join the meeting. ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road., in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-309-1597 or 951-8491690 for more information.
ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information. ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at www. city of menifee.us. ONGOING – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054. ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit www. foodaddicts.org. ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety. org. ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.
‘The Addams Family’ musical to open at the Old Town Temecula Theater
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TEMECULA – The Broadway musical sensation “The Addams Family” is back on stage at the Old Town Temecula Theater Friday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 13. From the creators of the “Jersey Boys’” Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and Drama Desk Awardwinning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa, the frightfully delightful world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch come to life in the musical, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams. The magnificently morbid family is put to the test when outsiders come to dinner, hurling them into a night that will change their lives forever. In a prolific career spanning six decades, Charles Addams created several thousand cartoons, sketches and drawings, many of which were published in The New Yorker. But it was his creation of The Addams Family characters that brought him his greatest acclaim. His unique drawings combined the twisted, macabre and just plain weird with charm, wit and enchantment. They have entertained millions worldwide and served as the inspiration for multiple television series, motion pictures and, now, a new stage musical. Morticia will be played by Mehel DuBois from Temecula, a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Nate Beals is reprising his role as Gomez, which he played in the 2018 production in Temecula along with Rob Thomas who will be reprising the role of Lurch. Appearing as the parents of
The Addams Family musical comedy will be on stage at the Old Town Valley News/Courtesy photo Temecula Theater Nov. 4 through 13. Wednesday’s love interest, Mal and Alice Beineke, are Creighton Morrison and Taylor Star. Mr. Morrison is well known in the area as the drama teacher and director at Great Oak High School. Starr was last seen performing with Temecula Performing Arts Company in the 2019 production of “Freaky Friday” and was also in its 2018 production of “The Addams Family” at Morticia.” Sarah Kennedy returns to the stage as Wednesday after most recently appearing as Liesl in the spring’s production of “The Sound of Music.” Also in the cast are brothers, Dylan and Colton Magallanes as Lucas Beineke and Pugsley Addams, Celeste Morales as Grandma and Paul Dean Martin as the wacky Uncle Fester. Directing the production of “The Addams Family” is Jennifer Stuart, who has directed many shows in the area for the Temecula Youth Musical Theater, Temecula Valley
Players and at Vail Ranch Middle School, where she teaches drama and English. Stuart brought along a talented production team including Emma Gunn as musical director, who recently appeared at the Big Phat Band performance at Temecula Valley High School, Stephanie Polka as choreographer and Emily Prescott as assistant director. With lighting design by William Strawn, sets by Neil Kapple, costumes by Beverly Stephenson and stage managed by Elizabeth Garcia. Tickets for “The Addams Family” are on sale now. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees Sundays. Single ticket prices start at $20 per show. Purchase tickets by visiting http://www.temculatheater. org or call the box office at 866653-8696. The theater is located at 42051 Main Street in Temecula. Submitted by Temecula Performing Arts Company.
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Boo at the Bowl in Hemet brings a bit of fear and fun on Halloween weekend Tony Ault Staf f Writer The Boo at the Bowl Halloween event in Hemet sponsored by Hemet Rotary saw a good turnout the weekend of Oct. 28 to 30 but it also brought a lot of scares to children and even some of their parents as well as some fun-lasting memories. The event held at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater and Courtyard in Hemet was a major fundraiser for the Bowl, home of California’s official outdoor play, “Ramona.” Participating in the event were many local businesses and nonprofit organizations, all decorated for Halloween. Children of all ages entered the spookily decorated grounds with the sounds of screams and evil laughter wafting through the air. Their feelings ranged from fear to fun as they visited Candy Land with a candy treat handed out to each as they overcame their fears of sinister witch animations to scary balloon figures. But, relieving their fears was a game’s path, leading to even more candy and goodie treats and the pride of winning those prizes. A magician entertained both children and adults who participated in some of the magic tricks. However, on the spookier side there was the Casa Loca Haunted House from San Jaicnto’s Farmers Corner at the Ramona Hacienda that was turned into an abandoned mental “hospital” filled with strange, fearsome beings that jumped out as the visitors, as they, shakily, arm-in-arm, walked through the “hospital.” Bloodcurdling screams were heard. It seemed the adults’ screams were heard more often than their children that evening. Bringing on those fears were local actors from Casa Loca dressed to fit their scariest characters from the weird doctor in a wheelchair to the pale farmer’s daughter and a straitjacketed bloody patient threatening to eat everyone.
A sinister witch viewed on the wall of the tunnel entering the Boo at the Bowl greets guests to the 2022 Halloween event.
Something’s brewing with these animated witches hailing visitors at Valley News/Tony Ault photos the Boo at the Bowl event.
Scarily dressed up as clowns and bloody killers, the Eddie and Sophia Morando family with Jesus Flores are backed by ghosts at the Boo at the Bowl.
The Anderson sisters, Gloria, Juliano and Ariel and Kim Young arm-inarm meet the “doctor”or “patient” in a wheelchair, at the entrance of the Casa de Loca Haunted House.
Riverside County library system host French Valley Community Faire FRENCH VALLEY – The Riverside County Library System announced it will host the French Valley Community Faire with the unveiling of the French Valley Historical Society’s new local history exhibits and celebrations of the French Valley Library’s first birthday and the 25th anniversary of the RCLS. The free family friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the French Valley Library, 31526 Skyview Road, in French Valley. The French Valley Faire will host
many activities for all ages. “The addition of the library enhances this growing community and will complement the community well into its future,” Suzanne Holland, director of Riverside County Office of Economic Development, said. “I welcome all of you to enjoy the library and the French Valley Community Faire, which will host a variety of community and business resources.” The fair will begin with welcoming remarks by Chuck Washington, Riverside County Third District Supervisor, and the unveiling of the
French Valley Historical Society’s new exhibits. “The French Valley Library has become the hub of our community,” Washington said. “I’m excited to invite you all to celebrate his beautiful library, the history of the community and the solid foundation of our 36-branch library system.” The event will include Community and County Resources – including the fire truck from Station 83, storytimes, live characters, live entertainment, children’s zone activities and crafts, birthday party celebration, lunch provided by the In-N-Out food
truck and so much more. The fair will also feature walkthrough history tours and docent talks about the French Valley community. Explore the fascinating formation and development of the French Valley Community from the early 1870’s to now. The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Office of Economic Development. For more information, contact the Riverside County Library System at 951-3693003 or visit http://www.rivlib.net. Submitted by Riverside County Library System.
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Dia de los Muertos in Menifee provides fun and family honor for many
Hilda, Julian, Gabriel, Veronica and Cristina Vasquez of Menifee proudly hold up photos of their passed relatives to be placed at the altar set up to honor family members at Menifee’s Dia de los Muertos. Tony Ault Staf f Writer For many Menifee residents, Halloween is a fun day for their children, but for most families of Latin American and Mexican descent it holds a special place in their hearts at “Dia de los Muertos.” In English it’s translated to “Day of the Dead.” Latin American families see it as a very special day each year to honor and celebrate their passed relatives, and remind them of their former family’s deeds in life that either ended in carrying on the family, or familia, traditions in daily life and even losing one in tragedy. The City of Menifee, recognizing the significance of this day to many of its residents, held a Dia de los Muertos celebration in Central Park, Saturday, Oct. 29, to provide its promise of a good quality of life for all its residents. “It gives me so much pleasure to see how many people are showing up for this wonderful event. The Dios de los Muertos event,” Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman said while welcoming the growing crowd. “Every year we have more and more people coming and it’s becoming very, very successful. I thank you for bringing your families and kids to be here. I know this is a great opportunity for so many
of us to look and learn about Latin American culture and the ways we celebrate together. We bring so many families together for a safe, fun evening with lots of food and great things to do.” The Dia de los Muertos tradition of honoring relatives who have passed away seemed very popular with the families who gathered together to construct altars at the park with their relatives pictures, showing their favored foods and crafts with the cherished yellow chrysanthemums decorating the altars set up under city gazebos. Other families walked around in costumes and face paintings remembering those who came before. Prizes for decorating and costumes were awarded. To help with the celebration, were traditional Mariachi bands, singers, colorful Folklorical Dancers and the display of ancient Mayan and Aztec rituals from the beginnings of Mexico and Latin America. Traditional foods and pastries from Mexico and Columbia were on sale. Vendors providing Dia de los Muertos altar items, jewelry, clothing, headbands, blankets and rugs were available from local businesses. Sponsors for the event included New American Funding, Marin Realty, Southern Valley Inspections, Anguiano’s Bakery and the Menifee Community Services Department.
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This elaborate altar, set up to honor and in memory of Pablo Mendoza who died in 2019, stands on the grounds of Menifee’s Central Park during a Dia de los Muertos celebration.
The Caesar T. family with Jenifer Lopez, Maria S. and sons show off the Folklorico dress, costumes and face paintings like many seen at the Dia de los Muertos event in Menifee.
Mariachi Fiesta International entertains guests with many traditional Latin American songs and music at the Menifee Dia de los Muertos celebration.
Pala Casino Spa Resort presents Kenny Loggins Nov. 11
Colorfully dressed dancers from Grupo Folklorico Bailes de mi Tierra with Dia de los Muertos painted faces swing and sway at the special event in Menifee. SUDOKU solution for puzzle on page B-2
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present award-winning musician, singer and songwriter, Kenny Loggins, Friday, Nov. 11, performing live indoors at the Events Center. Kenny Loggins’ four-decade-plus career brought him from the top of the charts to the toast of the Grammys. He’s had smash hits on Hollywood’s favorite soundtracks, rocked worldwide stages and found his way into children’s hearts while bringing his soulful, beautiful voice to platinum albums of a stunning variety of genres. His gift for crafting deeply emotional music is unparalleled, and it’s been a part of his life as long as he can remember. In the early days of his career, Loggins formed a duo with Jim Messina, a producer and onetime Poco member. Their first album, “Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina Sittin’ In,” came out in 1971. The prolific recording and touring duo released a studio album every year from 1971 to 1976, wrapping with “Native Sons.” Loggin’s 1977 solo debut, “Celebrate Me Home,” went platinum and included “I Believe in Love,”
the song he’d written for Barbra Streisand to perform in the film “A Star Is Born.” The album came out just in time for Loggins to score a gig opening for Fleetwood Mac on the Rumours Tour, and he went from playing large rooms to arenas overnight. He struck up a friendship with Stevie Nicks, who generously offered to sing one of his songs. Loggins wrote the perfect tune with his friend, Melissa Manchester – “Whenever I Call You Friend” from his 1978 LP “Nightwatch” – which he credits as “the moment that launched my solo career.” Since then, he’s got 12 platinum albums, a pair of Grammys, and hits on almost all the Billboard charts under his belt. Playing live has always been – and remains – a key part of Loggins’ life. “It’s an experience I don’t have anywhere else. It is time-travel,” he explained. “I make a connection with the audience that is special to me and unique in my life.” The show will start at 8 p.m. Reserved tickets are $135, and general admission tickets are $65. This show is just one in a lineup of
Kenny Loggins will perform at the events center at Pala Casino Spa Valley News/Courtesy photo Resort. headliner and tribute concerts that will be held at the indoor Events Center, with tickets on sale now for all events. Tickets are on sale now, with no service charge, at the Pala Box Office, http://www.palacasino.com and 877-946-7252. Tickets are also available at http://www.etix.com and 800-514-3849. Must be 21 or older to attend. Submitted by Pala Casino Spa Resort.
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CFLC Harvest Bash celebrates the season
California Family Life Center’s Harvest Bash attracts families to the Empower Youth multipurpose room in Hemet, Oct. 28. Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News At this time of year when people think about a bountiful fall harvest, families who participate in a variety of programs offered by California Family Life Center are well aware of all the benefits they can reap. On Oct. 28, a Harvest Bash was provided for families enrolled in the nonprofit’s Kin Care program and those who are part of the Resource Family & Adoption Agency. Families who have fostered and/ or adopted children gathered outdoors where craft tables and trickor-treat stations were set up to keep young ones of all ages busy during the two-hour event. Resource Family & Adoption Agency Social Worker Brynn Nodarse has been with CFLC since 2010 and said there are about 50 local families currently involved. More than half of them signed up to participate in the Harvest Bash. Another 20-30 foster families are in the Coachella Valley area, where the agency also offers services. “We really appreciate our foster parents,” Nodarse said. “They go through 30 hours of training before starting all the other steps of paperwork, home inspections and more. They also must remember that the goal of what we do is reunification with possible options of adoption. It’s a special ask.” Inside the multipurpose room, which was decorated with Halloween-related inflatables, there were games such as pin the eyeball on the jack-o’-lantern, crafts and a costume contest for the 90+ partygoers. Most of the six-member Kin Care staff were on hand to serve pizza, popcorn, sweets and treats. Kathy Williams, Lauren Prunty, Dori Campbell and Betsy Rodriguez are resource counselors with the department that also includes supervisor Vanessa Gonzalez and therapist Diane Trooper. About 20 costumed children lined up, anticipating the win of a trophy and certificate in various categories from coolest to funniest. After a short costume parade so all could be clearly viewed, Na’Rijah Smith, dressed as an angel, won Best Costume. Aside from the two programs that were highlighted at the Empower Youth building on State Street in Hemet, youths who are part of other CFLC programs were on hand to volunteer. Carlos Garcia Aragon, 20, has been staying busy since joining the YOC job training program in April. When he first moved to Hemet about a year ago, he didn’t know what he wanted to do. He found direction at CFLC and is planning for
a business career. He volunteered to help set up for the Harvest Bash and interacted with the youths at various crafts and games tables. CFLC employee Rachel Babcock is Program Coordinator with the Riverside County Youth Commission Program and oversees the Legislative Intern Program where local youth are assigned to each of the five county supervisors’ offices. It is a paid internship for college students that meet certain criteria and is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Four high school students enrolled in the District Supervisor Youth Advisory Council were volunteering at the event. The leadership program provides opportunities for the youths to learn about local government and participate in community service events. For more information, 951-955-9744 or RBabcock@rivco.org. With this event in the rearview mirror, CFLC staff are now turning their attention to the next holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Zach Bell, who was dressed as a “LumberZach” for the evening’s Harvest Bash, oversees the chaplaincy program and is the nonprofit’s development coordinator. He likes the combination role as it enables him to see firsthand the blessings that donations bring to everyone involved in the programs. He is currently working on Meals 4 Kin Care to help provide a full Thanksgiving dinner to the CFLC Kin Care adults who have stepped in as caregivers of young relatives, keeping them out of foster care. Although there are many grandparents raising their grandchildren due to incarceration, death and other circumstances, there are also young people who have stepped in to care for their younger siblings. All donations received by Nov. 11 will benefit this food drive. To give, see cflckids.givecloud.co/holiday. “Kin Care families have the greatest need since things are harder this year because of the economy,” Executive Director Mary Jo Ramirez said. “And it’s not just during holidays we try and help out. Anytime we have items donated that would benefit the children, we reach out to our relative caregivers. We are currently serving about 200 families in Riverside County and some of them have quite a few children.” Bell, who lives in Menifee, said he loves the fact that the agency serves people in the local communities. “These families are our neighbors,” he said. Nodarse is also thinking ahead to Christmas and all the plans to secure donations of toys and gifts for the program’s foster children.
About 20 children vie for trophies at the CFLC Harvest Bash costume contest. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photos
Rachel Babcock, standing, with high school students enrolled in the District Supervisor Youth Advisory Council who volunteered at the CFLC Harvest Bash. From left, Jasmine Purnell, Joshua Watts, Helena Zhang and Widya Suryadewi.
CFLC work training program participant Carlos Garcia Aragon volunteers at the Harvest Bash in Hemet.
Angelic Na’Rijah Smith holds her Best Costume trophy at the CFLC Harvest Bash, Oct. 20.
She said often the older youths get left out because they are in need of things like sweatshirts, new shoes and pajamas, not toys. Since 1982, CFLC’s mission has been to bring hope, trust and opportunities to children and families in the community. Highlights for 2021 include launching the Summer Training Employment Program for Students in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation. YouthBuild assisted building homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and 532 youth received job training through its three Youth Opportunity Centers and career advancing programs. In partnership with the Eastern Municipal Water
standards. The California Family Life Center team demonstrated that its community services continue to be measurable, accountable and of the highest quality. Ramirez has been CFLC’s Executive Director for the past seven years but has worked at the agency since the 1990s. She said that the goal of all their programs is to help families stabilize and stay together and become stronger as well as help children find their forever home, in whatever way that can be accomplished. For more information, www. cflckids.org or 951-765-0917.
District, the nonprofit launched the Youth Ecology Corps Program. Additionally, more than 400 families were served in 2021 through CFLC’s SafeCare program which is an evidence-based, parent-training program for parents of children ages 0-5 who are at-risk for, or have been reported for, child neglect or physical abuse. The agency also offers a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program for at-risk adolescents. The nonprofit was recently awarded another three-year accreditation by CARF International for its many successful programs. CARF accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band visits Temecula to help with the planned Holocaust Memorial in Murrieta Tony Ault Staf f Writer
A major fundraising event to help build a permanent Holocaust Memorial in Murrieta’s Town Square Park brought nationally famous Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band to play a special concert at the Temecula Valley High School Theater, Saturday, Oct. 29. The large jazz band brought continuing applause from a grateful audience that evening as many familiar big and little jazz band favorites and the band’s own renditions were played. The jazzy wind instruments, drums, piano and electric guitar echoed through the theater, wowing the audience with their skills. Adding to the charm of the renowned band was vocalist Vangie Gunn, Will Brahm on guitar, Eric Marienthal on soprano sax, Wayne Bergeron the lead trumpeter, Andy
Martin on lead trombone, Ray Brinker and Joey DeLeon on drums and percussion and other amazing musicians. Goodwin himself displayed his skills in directing, playing the tenor sax and piano. The sounds emanated from the stage bringing memories of special composers like George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” Goodwin said he brought the band to Temecula, for a second time, because it will help the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley who are determined to build a Holocaust Memorial. The Memorial by HRFV, according to its leaders, will stand to remind the younger generation in the Valley of the horrible events leading to murder of millions of Jewish people living in Europe at the hands of the invading Nazi Germany army under the rule of Adolph Hitler before and in
World War II. At the concert, HRFV President Randy Denham told the audience the memorial will help today’s younger generations learn the Holocaust was real and to say, “Never Again!” He said the memorial will educate the youth and uninformed in our society as to the horrors of the Holocaust. He thanked the Judeo/ Christians who are helping to build the memorial, many who were in the audience that evening. At this point, the City of Murrieta has granted the HRVF the land at Town Center Park to build the Holocaust Memorial and the design for the memorial has been approved. To complete the project, the Jewish and Christian communities can help the plans move forward by contributing to www.hrfv,org. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.
Gordon Coodwin’s Big Phat Band performs on the Temecula Valley High School Theater stage Saturday, Oct. 29, with its proceeds going to help the planned Holocaust Memorial in Murrieta’s Town Square Valley News/Tony Ault photo Park.
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HOME & GARDEN
Through my garden gate Welcoming the autumn season Roger Boddaert Horticulturist/Arborist
My new column has stirred many thoughts and ideas for you to enjoy being outdoors at this time of the year. And, as the sun sets a little lower on the horizon, and the fields are vibrant with pumpkins, I feel a bit of a nip in the air, and fall is in the making. Fall is the turning of a new seasonal leaf and brings about the harvest with the earth’s changes in
the northern hemisphere. Yet, no two seasons are the same, but it is predicted that the upcoming months will be warmer. In saying so, we must adopt and alter our past chores and other tidbits in the gardening experience. One clear visual to enjoy is leaves changing into colorful foliage in the fall season. Plants have their own built-in time clocks and, depending on the weather, they will shed their leaves and give us an array of autumn colors.
These are some of our fall seasonal colors to look out for: liquidambar, ginkgo, willows, redbuds, pistachio and maples. But if it’s more color you want, look to pyracantha berries, toyon red fruiting clusters, flowering pink silk floss trees, golden raintree flowers, sycamore trees, crape myrtle, colorful bougainvillea and more. Here are some thoughts for your garden: • It’s clean-up time for some of last summer’s abundant growth in
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preparation for the next season, with the deadheading of flowers. • The falling leaves are a treasure to save and use all those trimmings from last summer’s growth in your compost pile. • Don’t forget to mulch various areas of your garden to preserve soil moisture and build a healthy environment for the root system, and mulching is a good thing. • Don’t use poisons to eliminate your weeds, try horticultural vinegar or use a hoe, for its healthy exercise and burns calories. Working in the garden is suitable for your general health and being in contact with nature is therapy. • Check your irrigation system, and perhaps reset the automatic clock for cooler and shorter days of sunlight. • If you grow vegetables, prep your beds or large containers with organic compost to build up yummy dirt for the new season of veggies. • Plant cool-season crops like kale, lettuce, carrots, spinach, broccoli, parsley, thyme, rosemary, arugula and sage. • Try growing delicious dragon fruit, which you can espalier on a chain link fence. It’s easy to grow and loaded with many antioxidants for your health. • In 1800, 50% of Americans were farmers. In 1945, Americans grew 45% of their food in their backyards, called Victory Gardens. In 2020, Americans grew less than 1% of their own food supply. • Isn’t it time we get back to the earth and become more sustainable by growing some of our own foods? The food chain will not get any cheaper in days to come, so it’s time to be more self-sufficient. • It’s time to do a little fall pruning and shape leggy or gangly twisted branches from last summer’s growth. But don’t over prune for too much sunlight entering the plants’ structure can cause sunburn and damage. An excellent little book is “How to Prune Fruit Trees” by Sanford Martin. • It’s pumpkin season and fields abound with orange, yellow, gold and assorted shapes, forms and curious-looking types. This year’s historic grand champion pumpkin weighed in at over 2,500 pounds in the state of New York. Now that’s a lot of pies or mucho pumpkin lattes. • Going to a pumpkin patch can be a family affair for young and old, so make it a season to remem-
ber with a traditional outing, for the youngsters need to get outside and learn more about the earth’s wonders. • It’s time this month to dig and divide perennials like agapanthus, daylily, alstroemeria, iris and verbena. • Clean the gutters around the roof and flush them out with a hose. Consider installing gutter guards to keep debris out so it doesn’t get clogged. • Set out paperwhite bulbs for their beauty and fragrance at this time of year, and usually they will return year after year. Try growing the rare Sea-squill bulbs which are very drought tolerant in the landscape and available at many Ace Hardware stores. • Enjoy the great outdoors to see and experience our excellent fall weather. Here are a few of my favorite things to see in San Diego North County: Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center for seasonal crops to enjoy; Pearson’s nursery in Vista, a source of great veggie plants; 1924 Vineyard and Pumpkin patch on East Mission Road in Fallbrook and the Antique Engine & Tractor Museum in Vista. It’s a great place to take the children and show them working steam engines, crafts, weaving, train rides, metalsmiths and an era of farm equipment that built America. As the world turns, so do nature’s seasons, and this time of year offers you an opportunity to get out and care for our precious blue marble floating in space in the gentle autumn weather we are experiencing. Recommit your time and energy to help our planet by recycling, repurposing, reusing and rethinking your lifestyle. The clock is ticking, and the planet is talking to us loud and clear that she wants all our help, not tomorrow, not next month, but now. Plant some trees and help cool the planet for mankind and our future. Fallbrook’s Save Our Forest has a tree planting program you might consider hooking up with, for it does great things in the community. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, for it is the only thing that ever has,” Margret Mead said. Roger Boddaert can help you with your gardening needs and setting a plan for caring for your environment at bogitt@aol.com.
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EDUCATION
San Jacinto Valley students honored in October
Diane A. Rhodes Special to the Valley News
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center, Oct. 20. Seven local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life challenges. And they do this all in a setting that honors God, America, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities. Program founder and event facilitator Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Student of the Month award, certificates of recognition and much more were donated by the program’s sponsors to the award recipients. Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries. October’s students of the month from Hemet Unified School District schools are Doris Conner, Blade Davalos, Samuelle Garcia Perez and Kayla Howder. San Jacinto Unified honorees for October are Natalia Guerra and Troy Oloa. Hemet Unified School District Doris Conner from Hemet High School was described as being very humble but always exhibiting a high level of integrity and work ethic. Her English teacher, Melissa Smith, said she is very thirsty for knowledge and serious about learning, but without fanfare or ego. “She’s a listener and not just a great student but an amazing sister and daughter,” Smith said. “I come from a low-income family,” Doris revealed. “My hardest obstacle is overcoming poverty all the while dealing with family hardships. My mother has a degenerative disc disease which threatens her
ability to walk.” Doris’ brother and sister both suffer from kidney disease and her father is disabled. She said her family as a whole struggles to keep from becoming homeless. With everything going on, she has had to become increasingly responsible for taking care of her family. She is a finalist for a prestigious QuestBridge college match scholarship. Only about one-third of its more than 15,000 applicants make it to the finalist stage. She wants to attend Pomona College or Stanford University to study biology, specifically marine life. Her mother, Darlene, said, “She has incredible potential and we wouldn’t be able to afford college without (the scholarship). She said her daughter is not only dedicated in school but at home where she does cooking, cleaning and caring for her brother, all while maintaining a 4.86 GPA. Alessandro High School’s Blade Davalos was nominated for staying the course through many personal and academic challenges. He likes watching baseball and studying sea life, with aspirations to become a marine biologist. He was chosen from a dozen candidates to be the Student Board Representative for his school. Growing up, his family had to relocate several times so he admits that friends and stability were hard to come by. “I’m a warrior with the heart of a lion,” Blade said. After transferring to Alessandro, he said he found the motivation he needed to start looking toward a brighter future. Samuelle Garcia Perez is West Valley High’s choice for October. His math teacher, Brock Blair, nominated him for being a joyful young man who is a good leader in the classroom and helps the students know (math) is something they can be excited about. Samuelle said his greatest contribution to his school has been being on the wrestling, track and football teams. He said his involvement in sports really pushed him to keep his grades up. He plans to attend Cal Poly for a degree in construction engineering and management and hopefully make it onto the school’s
Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for October are, from left, Troy Oloa, Natalia Guerra, Blade Davalos, Anjali Solanki, Doris Conner, Kayla Howder and Samuelle Garcia Perez. Valley News/Carrie Best Division III track team. “A lesson I’ll take to college with me is to not be afraid to fail. It’s okay to take a couple tries to get something right,” he said. Hamilton High School singled out Kayla Howder for being a shining light for all students at the school since she transferred there in the middle of her junior year. She is a well-rounded student who takes all Advanced Placement classes, is an Honor Society member and is on the cheerleading squad. “When I was 10, I started having seizures, but I never let that stop me,” Kayla shared. After transferring from a really large school to the much smaller Hamilton, she said she came to enjoy it. “I have been able to grow significantly as a person since coming here,” she said. She plans to attend one of the University of California schools to major in business management and minor in kinesiology. Tahquitz High’s Anjali Solanki is an outstanding student who thanked all those in attendance at the breakfast and provided the following introduction. “I am very thankful for receiving such an honor today. I am here in front of you because my teachers and my school know that I have done
something and dreamed of achieving something that everyone needs to hear,” she said. “Today, I will be talking about the importance of education and its impact on our community. I want everyone to picture education as a life-saving medication that will cure the virus of prejudice and discrimination in our society that is present. Think of education as the acetaminophen, or Tylenol as we all know it, that will relieve the sore throats suffered by the disadvantaged people of our community.” Born in the heavily populated country of India, where her parents struggled with many adversities, Anjali and her family moved to America in 2014. Moving from the east coast to the west with frequent moves made it difficult for Anjali, whose first language was not English. She plans to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. When not busy with her studies, she is a blue belt in taekwondo and attends the Hindu Temple every Sunday to preserve her Indian culture, traditions and values. “I do not take education for granted,” she said. “Going to college is very important because I want my words and actions to have power and I do not want to be swayed by any injustice and I wish to help create a world where I don’t have to pay for
my principles. I know the true value of education and how it serves as a life-saving medication for the community.” San Jacinto Unified School District Natalia Guerra from Mountain View High School is a standout student who always requested more assignments so she could accelerate her credit recovery. She was elected by her peers as one of two English Learner Advisory Council representatives for her District. “Growing up for me was hard ever since we moved to California,” she said. “I was forced to grow up at eight years old and raise my five siblings.” Because of all the stress at home, she said she struggled in school which put more pressure on her. She eventually gave up and let depression set in. After elementary school, her father abandoned the family, which made things even more difficult. Natalia said she learned that no matter how off track you are, you can accomplish your goals if you focus. In high school she was embarrassed by her bad grades and started thinking about her future. She knew she needed to change to succeed and see SOTM, page B-8
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REAL ESTATE
Menifee City Council workshop explores changing the adopted Riverside County Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance to a city ordinance Tony Ault Staf f Writer The Menifee City Council is considering changes in Riverside County’s Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance following a special workshop Wednesday, Oct. 19, that could affect the city’s residents living in its four mobile home parks. In April at a city council meeting, several Menifee mobile home residents expressed their concerns that the city might elect to change the county ordinance that could either hinder or help their mobile home rents in a time of continuing high inflation. The county’s MHRSO allows mobile home park owners to raise their rents each year only up to the annual cost of living increase in the county and can not change the annual $12 registration fee for each mobile home renter or lessor. Menifee, when it became a city, did not elect to change the county ordinance and to keep its tenets. The problem for the concerned mobile home owners living in Sun Meadows, Bel Air Estates, Hillside and Sun City Estates, which many are older adults on low or fixed incomes, saw the cost of living rate continuing to increase almost to 9%. Currently in Riverside County, the cost of
living rate is 8.6%, according to the Menifee staff report. If a mobile home resident was paying $800 a month to rent or lease their mobile home, it might mean their rent would increase almost to $880 per month, not including any resident approved park improvements completed in the past year that could amount to even more monthly rent costs next year, in addition to the registration fee. The residents at the April meeting expressed their concerns that if the county MHRSO was changed by the city, it could even cost more and put more mobile home residents in the position of deciding whether to pay their rent or to buy their food. For some, it could mean being forced to sell or move out of a park they have lived in for many years. On the other hand, the city, by changing the ordinance and making it as their own, could keep rent stabilization in place and cap the cost of living to help keep the mobile home rents affordable for owners. When confronted with the possible consequences of any changes or keeping the MHRSO as it is, the council admitted its lack of understanding about the issue. As a result they called on city staff to hold meetings with the mobile home owners and discuss the implications of pos-
sible ordinance changes. The meeting results were presented to the council by city staff in the workshop that evening. In the workshop, the council discussed the findings but said they would not take any action on it until a public city council meeting was called. The council, with Mayor Bill Zimmerman, Matt Liesemeyer, Bob Karwin, Dean Deines and Lesa Sobek present, called residents who attended the workshop to the podium to speak for or against any possible ordinance changes. There were four speakers, three representing mobile home park owners, and one a mobile home resident. The owners’ representatives suggested to the council that if changes were made, they should consider that the mobile home park owners are also affected by the increasing cost of living rates and are facing ever increasing costs for any repairs or improvements to their parks. They agreed to work with park residents on any changes to the rent or lease agreements, now and in the future. One owner representative, however, said by reducing the cost of living increase or capping any necessary park improvements that adversely affected their costs could result in costly litigation for
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she used Mountain View as a way to do that. Natalia plans to attend Universal Technical Institute in Long Beach to pursue a mechanical engineering career. San Jacinto High School chose Troy Oloa as its outstanding student for October. His football coach, teacher and mentor John Norman said growing up in San Jacinto, where his own family has a long history, has given him a special connection to the city’s youth. “This kid is everything that we want our own sons to be, he is everything we want a San Jacinto student and athlete to be,” Norman said. He said he hopes Troy realizes what a blessing he has been to him and the community. Troy said his greatest contributions to his community have been attending church and participating in its activities and being part of the school’s football team, uplifting his teammates to be the best they can be. “In school, I strive to achieve the best grades possible to set myself up for the future and to lead by example for my family and friends,” Troy said. He plans to be the first in his family to attend a four-year university where he wants to study kinesiology so he can have a career in sports medicine. “This year, I have overcome many obstacles but the biggest obstacle I have ever been through would be the passing of my mother,” Troy said. “I have a purpose in life to keep pushing forward, making her proud.” Closing remarks Hemet Unified School District Superintendent Christi Barrett said she has great admiration for the families that attended the morning’s event with their honored students. “You have given your children the space to talk about their challenges and as their families you are alongside them, being as courageous and vulnerable as they are,” she said. “Not all families, or adults, are willing to do that. In fact, they would want to silence them because they’re concerned about the way that it might affect how people view them. So, as proud as I am of the (students), I want to also celebrate their families.” For more information, www. studentofthemonth.net.
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SPORTS November 4 – 10, 2022
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Prep Football: Week Ten recap, playoff schedules for area teams
Temecula Valley WR Domenic Paris (13) catches a pass during the Golden Bears Week Ten win over Great Oak. Valley News/Rob Davis Photography JP Raineri Spor ts Editor Week 10 has come and gone for area high school football teams, and there was a lot of moving and shaking going on for the postseason. In a must-win matchup, Temecula Valley defeated crosstown rival Great Oak 17-10 in their Big West ConferenceLower Division showdown. With the win, combined with Murrieta Mesa’s victory over King, the Golden Bears (6-4, 3-2) clinched an automatic berth in the CIF Southern Section playoffs, Despite the loss, Great Oak (64, 4-1) will share the Big West Conference-Lower Division title with Murrieta Mesa. Both teams have now won their first-ever league championship. Neither team had ever finished in the top spot of the Southwestern League. The Centennial Huskies claimed their second consecutive league championship with a 42-0 victory over Norco, giving them claim to the first-ever title in the newly created Big West ConferenceUpper Division. The Ivy League was fun to sort out, especially with four teams tied for second place. When the dust settled, Orange Vista was the first to four wins, beating Rancho Verde to claim the league title. Also, let us not forget about the 8-man Majestic League and the two local programs meeting up this week with a league title on the line. Both Cornerstone Christian and Cal. Lutheran have won three straight games to get to this final matchup, which went the way of Cornerstone. As for the Week 10 high school football results, and remaining schedules for games involving area teams, view the schedule below.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Big West Conference-Upper Division Centennial (9-1, 5-0) - 42, Norco (6-4, 3-2) - 0 Chaparral (6-4, 4-1) - 26, Roosevelt (5-5, 0-5) - 14 Murrieta Valley (6-4, 2-3) - 49, Vista Murrieta (5-5, 1-4) - 32 Big West Conference-Lower Division Temecula Valley (6-4, 3-2) - 17, Great Oak (6-4, 4-1) - 10 Murrieta Mesa (6-4, 4-1) - 49, King (5-5, 2-3) - 19 Inland Valley League Moreno Valley (7-3, 3-1) - 38, Rancho Christian (4-6, 2-3) - 22 Mountain Pass League Liberty (9-1, 4-1) - 42, Tahquitz (7-3, 3-2) - 41 *San Jacinto (8-2, 5-0) - 62, Perris (6-4, 1-4) - 0 FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Cottonwood League Hamilton (1-8, 1-4) - 40, Vasquez (0-9, 0-5) - 22 Santa Rosa Academy (9-1, 4-1) - 34, Whittier Christian (6-4, 3-2) - 17 Inland Valley League *Hemet (8-2, 4-0) - 41, Valley View (1-9, 1-3) - 8 Ivy League Orange Vista (9-1, 4-1) - 50, Rancho Verde (2-9, 2-3) - 14 Elsinore (7-3, 3-2) - 17, Temescal Canyon (3-7, 2-3) - 9 North (4-6, 3-2) - 49, Heritage (0-10, 0-5) - 28 Majestic League Cornerstone Christian (4-5, 4-0) - 53, Cal Lutheran (5-4, 3-1) - 38 Manzanita League *California Military Institute (2-6, 2-4) - 30, San Jacinto Valley Academy (0-8, 0-5) - 29 St. Jeanne de Lestonnac (62, 5-1) - 32, Silver Valley (4-6, 3-3) - 27 *Nuview Bridge (3-6, 3-3) - 36, Webb (2-5, 2-4) - 22
Murrieta Mesa won a share of the new Big West Lower Division title after going 4-1 in league this season. This is the first-ever football title for the school. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group
Senior Braden Dudley (55) and sophomore Tristan Pugal (87) were instrumental in protecting their QB in last week’s final regular season game. Valley News/Rob Davis Photography Mesquite League Linfield Christian (5-5, 4-1) 62, Riverside Prep (3-7, 1-4) - 6 Mountain Pass League *West Valley (7-3, 2-3) - 47, Citrus Hill (0-9, 0-4) - 0 Sunbelt League Paloma Valley (8-2, 3-0) - 24, Lakeside (3-7, 0-3) - 21 As for the postseason brackets, those were released Sunday, Oct. 30, at www.cifss.org, matching 218 teams in 14 divisional brackets. The result? Take everything you know about the CIF Southern section playoffs and throw it out the window because apparently a team does not need a winning league record anymore to make it to the postseason. A new power see FOOTBALL, page C-2
Paloma Valley will be on the road against Palm Springs in the opening round of the CIF Southern Section Division 7 playoffs. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group
Rancho Christian, Temecula Valley, Orange Vista all fall in girls’ volleyball semifinals Vista Murrieta advances to CIF-Southern Section Finals
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This past Saturday the Arrowhead Christian girls’ volleyball team rallied to sweep Rancho Christian and earn a championship berth against No. 1 Simi Valley next weekend. Valley News/David Canales photo
REDLANDS – This past Saturday evening marked 5,833 days since the Arrowhead Christian girls’ volleyball ACA team made it to a CIF-SS championship match under former coach David Han. That drought included a nine-year streak of missing the playoffs (2013-2021) and a 0-18 season in 2018. It ended in a packed Eagle Arena at Arrowhead Christian on Saturday evening as ACA rallied from deficits in each set to sweep Rancho Christian and earn a championship berth against No. 1 Simi Valley the following weekend.
“Last year we were young and inexperienced and it was our first year together, so to have this quick of a transformation is incredible,” third year Arrowhead Christian coach Brittney Amey remarked. “I saw the athletes that were here and knew we could be successful together but there were some things that needed to be cleaned up and a culture change had to occur in our program. Both have happened and I’m so happy for them.” Arrowhead Christian rallied back from an early deficit and took a 17-7 lead in set one. Sophie Allison recorded three aces and a kill in that stretch. Rancho Christian’s response was in a 10-3 run which closed the gap to 20-18. Mariah Hughes had a pair of aces, two kills and a solo block in that see VOLLEYBALL, page C-3
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Cougar boys, Bobcat girls third at Vallecitos Soccer Tournament Joe Naiman Writer Cottonwood Elementary School’s boys team finished third in the October 27 Vallecitos Soccer Tournament in Rainbow while the Hamilton Elementary School girls also placed third. “We did fine,” Cottonwood coach Cindy Harris said. “The girls played as a team and they played their best and they pulled through,” Hamilton girls coach Jenny Villalobos said. Seven small K-8 elementary schools and middle schools in northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County have monthly athletic tournaments with each school hosting a different sport. Vallecitos Elementary School hosted the Vallecitos Soccer Tournament. The girls played at Rainbow Park, which is owned and maintained by the County of San Diego and has a synthetic turf surface, while the boys utilized the Vallecitos Elementary School w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m
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shootout edge and the formal 2-1 victory. “The boys fought hard. That was a really tough first game. That was well fought between both teams,” Hamilton boys coach Torrin Williams said. Borrego Springs won the boys portion of the tournament and in the game between two teams called the Bobcats, Pauma Elementary School also has that nickname, Borrego took a 4-0 victory over Hamilton. Borrego then defeated Cottonwood in a 2-0 match. The 1-1 record placed Cottonwood second in the pool. Pauma placed second in the other boys’ pool. The Cougars obtained a 3-0 victory over Pauma in the thirdplace game. Dalindo, Dax Seeger and Ayden Chick scored goals for Cottonwood. Harrell’s goalkeeping shutout was assisted by defenders Seeger, Chanel Varney and William Zamora. “We only lost to the team that won the whole thing, and we played them the toughest,” Harris said. Hamilton’s girls began with a 3-0 loss to Vallecitos, who would win both the pool and the girl’s portion of the tournament. The Bobcats then obtained a 3-0 victory over Warner with Alexa Holt, Katie Oudinaragh and Amayh Ambriz scoring goals and Chelsea Hicks recording the goalkeeper shutout
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CIF-SS BOYS WATER POLO PLAYOFFS (Matches at 5 p.m. Times and sites subject to change.) DIVISION 1 No local teams DIVISION 2 Tuesday Nov. 1 First-round matches University at Murrieta Valley DIVISION 3 Tuesday, Nov. 1 First-round matches Chino Hills at Elsinore Citrus Valley at Chaparral Thursday, Nov. 3 Second-round matches Chaparral or Citrus Valley at Claremont DIVISION 4 Tuesday, Nov. 1 La Canada at Vista Murrieta
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Valley News/Joe Naiman photo with help from defenders Jasmine Bautista, Celia Paz and Danielle Silva. Julian Junior High School placed second in the other pool, so the Bobcats and Timberwolves played each other in the third-place game. The 4-0 result in the Bobcats’ favor gave Hamilton third and Julian fourth. Ambriz had two goals with Oudinaragh and Guadalupe Santiago scoring once apiece. “They did a great job,” Villalobos said. “They all pulled through and did their job.” Scott Whitmore, father to Temecula’s baseball playing
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Cottonwood holds the third place Vallecitos Soccer Tournament trophy.
Due to their two-year power rating status, Murrieta Valley advanced to the postseason after posting a 2-3 record in the newly formed Big West Upper Division. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group FOOTBALL from page C-1 ranking has taken over, which started last year, mimicking the San Diego section format. The feedback from coaches is 50/50, as it seems like now the CIF Southern Section offices handed out playoff spots like they were giving out Halloween candy. For the Valley News Sports Department, insert foot in mouth, we reported last week about a few local teams not making the playoffs. In the past, a team used to have to be in the top 3 of their league standings in order to make it to the playoffs. This year, even a single league win, and a mediocre overall record could be enough, based off of last year’s rankings. This is the second year of competitive equity-based individual school placement based on ratings from the CalPreps website. Weekly preliminary-round games leading to the divisional championship contests Nov. 2526 will get underway with firstround contests Friday, Nov. 4. Game times are 7 p.m., however contests may start at another time if mutually agreed upon by both competing schools and approved by the CIF-SS office. The No. 1-seeded teams include Mater Dei, Serra, Corona del
Mar, Camarillo, Villa Park, San Juan Hills, Mayfair, Brentwood, La Quinta/La Quinta, Santa Ana, Capistrano Valley Christian, Lancaster, Bishop Montgomery and Bolsa Grande. How many teams would be included in the Division 1 field was the biggest question throughout the weekend. The decision to have a field of 10 teams in the top division changed the fortunes for a few Inland teams, including Chaparral, who benefited from the decision. Instead of eight teams, like last season, the Pumas are the No. 8 seed in Division 3 and host Thousand Oaks in Friday’s first round. The Pumas would have been the No. 10 seed and started on the road had the Division 1 field been eight teams. The general consensus is that the decision takes away a game from a handful of teams, seemingly punishing successful teams while other teams ranked lower are being rewarded. In any case, no matter what the feelings are, first-round games for 11-man teams will be played Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 3-5, 7 p.m. Dates, times and locations are subject to change. DIVISION 1 No local teams DIVISION 2 First round Murrieta Valley at Bishop Amat DIVISION 3
Paloma Valley, one of ten local boys’ water polo teams in the postseason, will travel to take on Fontana in their opening round of the Division 4 CIF Southern Section playoffs. Valley News/Courtesy photo DIVISION 5 Tuesday, Nov. 1 First-round matches La Quinta at Lakeside Paloma Valley at Fontana DIVISION 5 Wednesday, Nov. 2 First-round matches First round Thousand Oaks at Chaparral Vista Murrieta at Bishop Diego DIVISION 4 First round *Orange Vista at Cathedral DIVISION 5 First round Murrieta Mesa at Villa Park Temecula Valley at Alemany Great Oak at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame DIVISION 6 First round *San Jacinto at Trabuco Hills DIVISION 7 First round Paloma Valley at Palm Springs DIVISION 8 First round *Rancho Verde at Brentwood Liberty at Elsinore *Hemet at Lakewood DIVISION 9 First round Burbank Burroughs at Tahquitz DIVISION 10 No local teams DIVISION 11 No local teams DIVISION 12 First round Linfield Christian at Hueneme DIVISION 13 First round Santa Rosa Academy at Maranatha DIVISION 14
Pacific at Hemet West Valley at Whitney San Gorgonio or Loara at Tahquitz Summit at Liberty JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com. First round Temecula Prep at Whittier Christian St. Jeanne de Lestonnac at St. Monica *For the 2022-2023 prep sports season, the Valley News Sports Department will have photographers and game reports for schools and sports inside a limited coverage area due to print space and manpower. Those schools include Great Oak, Temecula Valley, Chaparral, Murrieta Valley, Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta, Linfield Christian, Rancho Christian, Elsinore, Paloma Valley, Liberty, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, Heritage, Temecula Prep, Hamilton (Anza), Cornerstone Christian, Temescal Canyon, Lakeside and the River Springs Charter Schools (no football programs). Scores and schedules may be posted for other area schools, but full coverage cannot be guaranteed. All stats, schedules, photos, and scores are supplied by local high school athletic directors, MaxPreps, CIF-SS offices, contributing writers/photographers and countless fans of the games via social media. To submit any additions or corrections to the schedule or stats, please email sports@reedermedia.com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at jp@reedermedia.com.
After going 9-1 in their first regular season as a varsity program, Liberty will open their postseason on the road against Elsinore in first-round action. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group
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Journey at Pechanga hosts Chargers Legends Weekend Golf Tournament
Chargers’ alumni get set to golf alongside 40 Pechanga VIP guests during Legends Weekend with a golf tournament at the Journey at Pechanga golf course Tuesday, Oct. 25. Valley News/Time Stood Still Photography photos JP Raineri Spor ts Editor TEMECULA – It was a welcome site to see Chargers football alumni kick off the 2nd Annual Chargers Legends Golf Tournament at the Journey at Pechanga golf course Tuesday, Oct. 25. Nearly 30 Chargers alumni, who are also considered legends, and once wore the blue and yellow lightning bolt jersey, met up for a fun and challenging day of golf alongside 40 Pechanga VIP guests. “It’s always fun to see former big names, and current executives from the Chargers organization, meet up on a different kind of turf where they can put their golf game to the test,” Pechanga Resort Casino Media Relations Director Ciara Green said. All who attended were able to enjoy the newly overseeded and pristine golf course conditions. Chargers legends such as LaDainian Tomlinson, Hank Bauer, Antonio Cromartie, Kris Dielman, Charlie Joiner, Drayton Florence and more came to the
Temecula resort during Chargers Legends Weekend for the chance to show off their swings, and to share stories from the field. “This is the best weekend because not only do you get a chance to see the guys you played with, but also guys that played before me and after me. And so, just being able to bring the generations together, talk about old stories, different teams the Chargers have had, how excited we are about the current Chargers and the passion they play with, it was a really great time,” Pro Football Hall Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson said. “This was my first time being here. It was amazing, the golf course is amazing. I was really looking forward to seeing how my golf game went. It was either going to go to the left. Or the right. The goal was to get some down the middle and go from there,” former All-Pro cornerback Antonio Cromartie said. A.G. Spanos, president of business operations of the Los Angeles Chargers, said the event
Chargers Legend LaDainian Tomlinson high tees off during the Legends Weekend Golf Tournament at the Journey at Pechanga golf course Tuesday, Oct. 25. presented the chance for alumni to remember the good old days, as well as the opportunity for the Chargers to say thank you to the Legends. Article contribution made by Pechanga Resort Casino, which offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted the best casino in the West by USA Today and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Offering 5,400 of the hottest slots, table games, world-class entertainment, 1,100 hotel rooms, dining, spa and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino features a destination that meets and exceeds the needs of its guests and the community. Pechanga Resort &
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Temecula FC welcomes new head coach Ignacio Gachuzo JP Raineri Spor ts Editor
Temecula’s professional soccer team, the Temecula Football Club, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ignacio Gachuzo as their men’s First Team Manager, which will take place until June 2023, with the option to extend for a further year. Ignacio’s first move was adding Alan Jimenez to his coaching staff. Alan has been coaching the Temecula FC youth for two years now and has spent time with the first team in training a year ago. During the past seven years at Temecula, Gachuzo has proven himself to be one of the most committed and successful coaches in the club, renowned for his team’s spirit, attacking football and commitment to the youth. “In my conversations with Ignacio leading up to this appointment, I was deeply impressed with his long-term vision of getting Temecula FC to the professional level we want to be competing at,” Temecula FC owner Brandon Jantz said. “His drive and determination to achieve success shines through recruitment and building our VOLLEYBALL from page C-1 push. However, Sydnee Mouw had three kills in the last seven points as ACA took set one 25-23. Rancho Christian survived three set points down 24-20 and almost forced extra points. “It feels so good to be able to take our school back to the finals after so many years,” senior middle blocker Mouw said. “Our defense did a really good job of moving and making things difficult for their hitters, all credit to our coaches for the job they’ve done in preparing us.” Rancho Christian grabbed an early lead of 5-2 in the second but saw it fall away as Arrowhead Christian went up 11-8 on a solo block from Bethany Wilkes. Then, Rancho Christian went on a 6-1 run to grab a 14-12 lead behind a kill and solo block from Ellie Nichols but could not hold onto it. Thomas and Nichols each had kills which tied the set at 19 and 20 but ACA’s Taylor Wilson ended the set with a kill to give them a 25-22 win. “Seeing other Ambassador League teams win championships over the last few years has definitely been a motivation for us,” junior outside hitter Taylor Wilson remarked. “Our competitive spirit showed down the stretch and Mackenzie Gray
youth teams from local players. We wish Ignacio the best of luck as he focuses on achieving a successful start to the Raul Briones Cup in December and the SWPL season this spring.” Gachuzo said that some of the most educational tools that he is equipped with have come through football (soccer), “I am thrilled with the trust that Club Owner Brandon Jantz has shown in me by appointing me First Team Manager. I am prepared to do everything possible to gain the trust of the players, investors, club staff and most important the supporters. I look forward to preparing the best possible squad for the upcoming Raul Briones Cup in the SWPL. Bring your scarves, bring your noise makers, bring your families and we’ll give you a show! Come on you Quails!!!” “Loving this sport as much as he does and being part of this club now, I just have to thank club owner Brandon Jantz for this opportunity, and now first team coach Ignacio Gachuzo for including me in his team and giving me his trust,” Jimenez said. “From here, we have to work even harder to form a united team,
does a great job of rallying us in those tough spots.” Attempting to extend the match, Rancho Christian led 12-8 in the third behind three kills from Thomas, two from Nichols, and a pair of aces from Charlie McLaughlin. Thomas slammed down an overpass as Rancho Christian retook a lead at 1514 which expanded to 17-14. It was not enough as Arrowhead Christian closed on a 4-2 run to prevail 25-23 on a Wilson kill. “Our kids are fighters and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come with Mariah and Ellie leading this team,” first year Rancho Christian coach Luci Villafana said. “They have seen where they can go, and now they just have to work for it. We’re so young with so much potential and we’ll learn from tonight.” Second seeded Vista Murrieta advanced to the CIF-SS division two championship match with a five-set win (25-21, 20-25, 25-18, 22-25,15-8) at unseeded El Toro, who had previously knocked off Temecula Valley Wednesday, Oct. 26. El Toro (19-9) came into the postseason as the defending CIFSS Division 3 champions. Lilliana Montes had 23 kills to lead the Lady Broncos to a victory and will take on Aliso Niguel Saturday, Nov. 5. The Chargers fell behind in
Temecula FC, Temecula’s professional soccer team, recently announced the appointment of Ignacio Gachuzo as their Team Manager. Valley News/Courtesy photos
Alan Jimenez, who has been coaching the Temecula FC youth for two years and has spent some time with the first team in training a year ago, has been added to the Temecula FC coaching staff.
but above all, a family together with the fans, the club’s youth academy, the families of our community, the investors and
everyone who joins this great club!” More information about their upcoming season can be found
online at www.temeculafc.com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reeedermedia. com.
Vista Murrieta’s Claire Little rejoices after returning an El Toro shot in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal volleyball match won by the Lady Broncos, 3-2. Valley News/Jerry Soifer photo
Vista Murrieta’s Lilliana Montes tips the ball past the front row of El Toro this past Saturday in Orange County. Valley News/Jerry Soifer photo
the first set thanks to Montes and senior Claire Little, as they both attacked the net and prevented any kills by the Chargers. Little had 28 kills in the match. Katrina Catalan had 10 assists for the Broncos while Megan Herbert had 10 kills. Orange Vista fell 3-1 against Twentynine Palms in a CIF-SS division eight semifinal. All semifinalists, plus Temecula Valley in Division 2, advance to the CIF-State tournament which begins Saturday, Nov. 5. CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
SCHEDULE All games Saturday, Nov. 5: Division 1: Mira Costa vs. Sierra Canyon at Cerritos College Division 2: Aliso Niguel vs. Vista Murrieta Division 3: Alemany vs. Oaks Christian Division 4: Campbell Hall vs. Saugus Division 5: Marina vs. Buckley Division 6: Arrowhead Christian vs. Simi Valley Division 7: Nordhoff vs. Newport Beach Pacifica Christian Division 8: United Christian vs.
Twentynine Palms Division 9: Excelsior vs. AGBU More details about sites and times, can be found at www.cifss. org. Article contributions made by Valley News Sports Editor JP Raineri. Derryl Trujillo has been a local sportswriter since 2018 and is the 2019 IEBCA Supporter of the Year award winner. He can be reached via email at socaltrekkie@gmail. com.
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More than 6,000 students receive free glasses in Riverside County schools
A student from Hemet Elementary School receives her first pair of glasses from Edwin Gomez, Ed.D., Riverside County superintendent of schools, in 2021 through a partnership with Vision To Learn and the Riverside County Office of Education. Valley News/Courtesy photo RIVERSIDE – Better concentration, the ability to see from the back of the room and increased confidence in their reading skills, are a few of the benefits that 6,273 students in 12 Riverside County school districts have enjoyed to start the 2022-2023 school year thanks to a new pair of glasses provided by Vision To Learn and the Riverside County Office of Education. During the 2021-2022 school year, a partnership was launched between RCOE and the nonprofit organization, Vision To Learn, to provide free on-site vision screenings, eye exams and glasses, to students as needed, in Riverside County schools. “Partnering with Vision To Learn
in Riverside County has been a key action item that brings our Literacy by 5th Grade and Equity & Inclusive Practices Initiatives to life at school campuses. If students can’t see, they can’t read, and reading is fundamental to student success,” Edwin Gomez, Ed.D., Riverside County superintendent of schools, said. “We are thankful for the coordinated efforts from the Vision To Learn team and the 12 districts that have continued to bring a collaborative focus to a very real need for thousands of students.” Data points encompassing the 2021-2022 school year include 25,217 students receiving initial vision screenings at schools from
12 districts, 8,727 students failed the initial vision screening in their classroom, 7,869 students consented to a free, on-site eye exam and 6,273 students selected frames, and received free prescription glasses. “Vision To Learn is proud to provide vision care to students in underserved areas of Riverside County,” Ann Hollister, president of Vision To Learn, said. “Every child, every school, everywhere in the country, should have the glasses they need to succeed in school and in life.” The partnership is continuing during the 2022-2023 school year with Val Verde USD, Lake Elsinore USD, Riverside USD, Jurupa USA, Coachella Valley USD, Perris ESD,
Alvord USD, Palm Springs USD, Moreno Valley USD, Romoland SD, Desert Sands USD and Hemet USD. “Vision To Learn has been a game changer for the students in our district. One of our district goals is to support literacy for all. We know that the gift of sight is essential to the ability to read. Without the support of Vision To Learn, many of our students would have missed out on that gift,” Emily Shaw, wellness and community outreach director of Hemet Unified School District, said. “Vision To Learn has been an amazing resource to our community by providing services to our vulnerable populations. Our students with vision problems are not just being found, but receiving care and corrective lenses, they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. We have been so grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program,” Beth Marler, school nurse of Lake Elsinore Unified School District, said. The Literacy by 5th Grade Initiative, launched in late 2020 by Edwin Gomez, Ed.D., Riverside County superintendent of schools, strives to promote and expand literacy throughout Riverside County. Strong literacy skills are the foundation of all learning and contribute to a student’s ability to graduate from high school academically and socially prepared for college, the workforce and civic responsibility. Essential literacy skills include the ability to read, write, listen, speak, research and represent, to think critically, create, collaborate and communicate with
empathy in all content areas. Resources available on the Literacy by 5thh Grade Initiative website include access to online books, video tutorials for teachers of reading, recordings of RCOE educators reading to preschool-aged students and more. The Riverside County Office of Education is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve 430,000 students or more than the student population of 17 states. RCOE services include administrative support to districts, programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, correctional, migrant and vocational students. In addition, the organization provides professional training, support and resources for more than 18,000 teachers, Vision To Learn, a nonprofit charity, started with one van in Los Angeles in 2012, has helped children in underserved communities at over 12,000 schools and community organizations in 14 states. Vision To Learn serves the needs of the hardest-to-reach children; about 90% of children served by Vision To Learn live in poverty and about 85% are children of color. Since its inception, Vision To Learn has helped provide vision screenings to over 1,500,000 children, provided over 290,000 children with eye exams and over 230,000 with glasses, all free of charge to students and their families. For more information on Vision To Learn, visit http://www. visiontolearn.org. Submitted by Riverside County Office of Education.
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people’s behaviors shifted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More folks stayed home, wore masks, lessened travel and minimized human contact. These actions helped stifle the flu, which typically hospitalizes hundreds of thousands of people annually. As a result, doctors warned that immune systems may not be as strong against influenza as past years.
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Score free golf lessons for little ones in exchange for Halloween sweets
TEMECULA – Once a year, children don their favorite costumes and roam the streets with pillow cases and buckets in search of much-coveted candy. The scary thing for parents is what to do with the hoards of excess candy. In November, Pechanga Resort Casino offered parents an easy way to discard at least some of their children’s confection haul. In exchange for a bag or bucket of candy, Journey at Pechanga golf offers free golf lessons for children ages three to 18. Pechanga donates the candy to be made into care packages for U.S. service members. Each child who brings in a bucket or bag of candy to the Journey at Pechanga pro shop until Tuesday, Nov. 22, will receive a free golf lesson valued at $29 at Journey at Pechanga golf course. Donations benefit Operation Shoebox which
sends care packages to U.S. troops stationed at home or abroad. “Golf for Candy is something I look forward to every year,” Randy Chang, PGA golf professional and Journey instructor, said. “It is such an incredible opportunity to not only help kids ignite their passion for golf while also being able to support our U.S. troops in the process. I am grateful to see it continues to grow every year and help more and more people.” Candy donors’ parents may sign up to be contacted for the free golf lesson after depositing the candy at the Journey at Pechanga pro shop. Donors’ one free lesson will take place between Nov. 28 and Dec. 31, at Journey at Pechanga golf course. The Journey at Pechanga pro shop is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children receive instruction
from Chang and his team of PGA certified instructors. Each class consists of a warm-up period, golf swing mechanics and putting or chipping. Children enjoy time outdoors and the chance to grow their passion for golf while parents can rest easier knowing they’ve cleared out candy and sweets that would otherwise be eaten throughout the entire year. It is Pechanga’s fifth year hosting Candy for Golf. More than 147 pounds of candy have been collected and shared with our country’s service personnel thanks to the initiative. For more information, visit http:// Pechanga.com/indulge/journey. To reach the Journey at Pechanga Pro Shop, call 951-770-8210. Submitted by Pechanga Resort Casino.
Children drop off candy for free golf lessons at Journey at Pechanga. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Father reveals how trust in ‘system’ gave new chance at life
Steven Baker, 49, of Hemet shares his recovery journey during the recording of the most recent episode of the podcast called “theServiceStation.” Valley News/Courtesy photo RIVERSIDE COUNTY – At age eight, Steven Baker, now 49, recalled being introduced to marijuana to calm him down. At 11, he tried methamphetamines. And at 15, he was incarcerated for
the first time. Baker’s exposure to delinquency, illicit drug use and alcohol dependency started at home and led to substance abuse in his teens. “I became addicted to anything
that would take away the pain and trauma of my childhood,” Baker said during a recent episode of “theServiceStation,” a podcast presented by the county’s Department of Public Social Services. Baker is one of more than 20 million Americans who struggle with a substance abuse disorder. Since 2011, October has been recognized as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. Baker’s story is a reminder that recovery and hope is possible with the right support and treatment. Baker temporarily lost custody of his daughter in 2020, who was three at the time, after a subsequent relapse. “That was the turning point,” he said. The painful moment proved to be a wakeup call for Baker, who decided to put his “trust and faith in
Protect the blood supply by donating this fall
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – The American Red Cross urged blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood or platelets now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays. People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood – blood products that are critical to keeping hospitals ready to help patients depending on transfusions in the weeks ahead. Book now by using the Red
Cross Blood Donor App, visiting http://RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767. As a thankyou for taking the time to give this fall, all who come to give until Nov. 22 will receive a $10 e-gift card by email to a merchant of choice. Details are available at http://rcblood.org/perks. Upcoming blood donation opportunities In Menifee, Eagle Ridge Church, 25891 Holland Road, will host a blood drive Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Murrieta, Rancho Springs
Medical Center, 25520 Medical Drive, will host a blood drive Friday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Perris, Val Verde High School, 972 Morgan Street, will host a blood drive Monday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In Temecula, Nothing Bundt Cakes, 27540 Ynez Road, Suite J1, will host a blood drive Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the city of Temecula, 41000 Main Street, Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Temecula Valley Hospital, 31700 Temecula
Vineyard Place names community relations director
MURRIETA – Melissa Williams has been named community relations director for Vineyard Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Murrieta. In this position, she will be responsible for community outreach and marketing. Wi l l i a m s p r e v i o u s l y w a s marketing and patient advocate for Hope Hospice in Sun City. She was also a hospice account executive for Bridge Home Health
& Hospice Murrieta and Temecula. She brings over six years of senior living experience to this position. She earned an associate degree in business administration from Grossmont College in El Cajon. Vineyard Place is located at 24325 Washington Ave. in Murrieta. A n t h e m ’s c o r e p u r p o s e is to protect, engage and love people living with memory loss and is committed to provide
understanding and significance to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Anthem, based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, operates and develops memory care communities in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Utah and Washington. The company’s website is http:// AnthemMemoryCare.com. Submitted by Anthem Memory Care.
the system, and it worked.” While separated from his daughter, Baker and his wife participated in Riverside County’s Family Preservation Court, an intensive therapeutic program designed for parents who struggle with substance abuse and are at-risk of losing their children. The program is offered through Children’s Services at DPSS, Riverside University Health System–Behavioral Health, and Mental Health Collaborative Courts. “There is really no quick fix to substance abuse disorder, but the evidence shows that longer term treatment programs such as Family Preservation Court are most effective to address and treat addiction,” Allison Gambino, a program specialist from Children Services at DPSS, said. Baker was paired with peer support specialist Brenda Avila, who also is a guest during this episode
of “theServiceStation.” Find the podcast at https://rivcodpss.org/ dpss-news/podcast. “This program is an opportunity to change your life, and break the cycle,” Avila said. Baker and his wife successfully completed the program which resulted in reunification with their daughter in February. Baker wanted to share his testimony on the “theServiceStation,” hoping to encourage listeners who may be struggling with an active addiction to reach out for support. “Having integrated services to help people like me develop this clear path to recovery was basically what saved me,” Baker said. “They were with me every step of the way.” For anyone struggling with substance abuse in Riverside County, call the free and confidential CARES line at 800-499-3008. Submitted by Riverside County.
Parkway, Thursday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Temecula Promenade, 40820 Winchester Road, Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship, 34180 Rancho California Road, Monday,
Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Fallbrook, Fallbrook Library, 124 South Mission Road, will host a blood drive Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Submitted by American Red Cross.
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Boys & Girls Club Of Southwest County names clubhouse after Terry Gilmore
Terry Gilmore, owner and president of Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac in Temecula, is recognized and honored during the Our Kids Rock Gala Saturday, Oct. 15, where it was announced that the original clubhouse for the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County is to be renovated, reopened and named after him. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County hosted the 30th annual “Our Kids Rock” Gala at Pechanga Resort & Casino Saturday, Oct. 15. During the evening’s festivities, Terry Gilmore, owner and president of Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, was honored by the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County. It was announced that the organization will be renovating and reopening the original Temecula clubhouse and will name it after him. The auction and dinner fundraiser is one of southwest Riverside County’s largest and most recognized events of the year, with over 600 businesses and individuals who attend. The proceeds from the “Our Kids Rock” Gala benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County. “In honor of a man who has been involved for most of the organization’s existence and continues to be one of the most supportive, involved donors and partners in the club, we would like
to present our vision for the new Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County, ‘The Terry Gilmore Clubhouse,’” Tony Berardino, the organization’s board chair, announced. Gilmore said he was honored. “The dedication of this building in my name will hopefully inspire many others to carry on the legacy of this great organization that I love,” he said. Gilmore was also recognized during the event as a founder of the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County’s “Our Kids Rock” event, alongside four others: Michael Donaldson, Ron Parks, Timmy Daniels and Leigh Nixon, formerly Engdahl. “In 1993, Terry Gilmore founded The Great Temecula Auction – now known as Our Kids Rock Gala. To this day, the gala brings in the most revenue out of all our special events,” according to the Boys & Girls Club. Gilmore offered his strong
leadership skills to the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County for many years. He served as a board of director, chairing a capital campaign and chairing the “Our Kid’s Rock” dinner and auction for more than 20 years. “Terry’s passion to provide a ‘positive place’ for the 7,000+ club members goes beyond even helping B&G Club members. Terry is a positive role model and encourages others to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others as much and as often as they can,” according to the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County. When Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac opened 30 years ago, the company motto was “We Do the Little Things for You,” and the current company motto for Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac is “Making a Difference.” Submitted by Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac.
Carollo receives EVWMD design contract for Sedco Hills and Avenues septic-to-sewer conversions Carollo Engineers Inc. the contract to design the conversion of septic systems to sewer connections for The Avenues and Sedco Hills near Wildomar.
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In addition to the gravity main system design, the design effort will include lateral installation and connection to each property and septic tank abandonment. The Sedco Hills septic-tosewer conversion boundary area is generally between Mission Trail and Interstate 15 from Malaga Road to Lemon Street in Wildomar. The project consists of installing approximately 39,000 linear feet of gravity sewer to serve about 750 residences. The Avenues is generally west of Avenue 6, east of Country Club Boulevard, north of East Lakeshore Drive and south of Mill Street in Lake Elsinore although properties on the other sides of those streets are also included. The project would install about 15,000 feet of sewer main and connect approximately 250 properties to the public sewer system. Although 20 engineering firms with 24 representatives attended a Thursday, June 30, virtual
presentation and seven firms met one-on-one with EVMWD staff Thursday, July 7, to review the project and address any questions in detail, Carollo was the only company to submit a proposal by the Tuesday, Sept. 6, deadline. A review panel deemed Carollo to be qualified. Although the agreement covers both preliminary design and final design, the final design will not be authorized until the State Water Resources Control Board authorizes a State Revolving Fund grant. The preliminary design amount of $1,249,891 consists of $870,427 for Sedco Hills and $379,464 for The Avenues. If the final design funding is approved Carollo will be paid $2,940,294 for that phase to cover $2,085,713 for Sedco Hills and $854,581 for The Avenues. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.
Bids authorized for Viejo Drive drainage improvements Joe Naiman Writer The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized the advertisement for bids of a contract to construct drainage improvements and gully erosion repair along Viejo Drive in East Hemet. The supervisors voted 5-0 Oct. 25 to authorize the advertisement for bids, which must be received by Nov. 16. The board action also approved the plans and specifications for the project and found the future work to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. A deep erosion gully has developed in the 44900 block of Viejo Drive. The erosion has been caused by discharge of a corrugated
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ATHYRIO’s Hobo Halloween raises funds for charity Diane Sieker Staf f Writer
Chris Skinner dresses up in a spooky outfit at ATHYRIO’s Hobo Halloween event at the Lions’ Minor Field arena Saturday, Oct. 22. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The About That Horse You Rode In On club presented a day of fun, games, animals and more Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s Minor Field arena. Dismal gray skies and chilly temperatures slowly relented to partly sunny conditions for the Halloween-themed equestrian play day. Horse games for young equestrians were the main focus, plus children’s activities such as pumpkin painting, a stick horse race and peanut butter bird feeder pine cone crafting. Vendors were on hand to offer their creative wares. The High Country 4-H served homemade apple and pumpkin mini pies and many of the club members assisted with working the arena gate. A dollar-a-ticket raffle was held with donated items such as ranch signs, gift certificates, gift baskets, original art and much more. Lions Club of Anza Valley members were on hand to help with the activities and provide h a m b u rg e r s , h o t d o g s a n d refreshments. see HALLOWEEN, page D-4
AEC announces Washington Youth Tour essay contest Anza Valley Outlook Staf f Writer
Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. has announced the Washington Youth Tour writing contest for local students. Talented high school juniors are invited to submit letters that may earn them a trip to the nation’s capital. The contest consists of a written letter to one of Anza’s State Representatives on a topic of the student’s choice, followed by an interview with a panel of judges. Four students will be selected for the trip. According to the Cooperative, every June, high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation’s capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The
AEC general manager Kevin Short presents the Washington Youth Tour winners Ashley Sanchez, Taylor Ludwig and Megan Necochea at the Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo AEC Annual Meeting in 2019. Not pictured: Alexa Stafford.
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Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park hosts Warfighter Made’s Adrenaline Therapy Diane Sieker Staf f Writer
Dismal skies and brisk temperatures did not deter dozens of military and law enforcement veterans from taking part in Warfighter Made’s Adrenaline Therapy at Anza’s Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park Saturday, Oct. 22. Several Polaris RZRs provided by Warfighter Made blasted along the winding track, literally catching air over slight hills and not missing a beat. Veterans rode beside experienced drivers for the thrill of a lifetime. The event began with a mandatory safety briefing. Lunch was provided by DSSinc by way of the Anza Pizza Factory. Family members were encouraged to attend. The Warfighter Made military
RZRs make lightning-fast passes down the track at the Warfighter Made Adrenaline Therapy event Saturday, Oct. 22. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
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calendar/. Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http://www. hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museumand-Ranch-Foundation.” Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling (951) 760-9255. Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn, at 951-751-1462 for more information. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation. Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884. The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza. AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371. Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226. Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-5512826. Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4759. Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA
Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903. Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636. Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-4457180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856. Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111. Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza. Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information. S h e p h e r d o f t h e Va l l e y Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information. Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4622. Anza First Southern Baptist Church - Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th Sundays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the youth group (6th to 12th grade) meets for games and Bible study. Anza Baptist Church also offers Men’s and Women’s Ministries, a Homeschool
Support Group, Summer Vacation Bible School, and Senior’s Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact the church at 951-763-4937 or visit www.anzabaptistchurch.com. Clubs High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369. HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:309:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall. Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail.com. For more information, call 951-7634439 or visit http://vfw1873.org. High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452. Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists/. Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.AnzaLions@ gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@gmail.com. Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-5513154. Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902. Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 CONTEST from page D-1 students are sponsored by electric cooperatives, cooperatives that are committed to educating America’s rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities. Participating in the Youth Tour is a way to learn about the nation, develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Anza Electric Cooperative holds the contest to select four high school juniors to win a trip to the capital as part of the Washington Youth Tour. After a sabbatical due to the pandemic, AEC staff are excited to announce that the event will resume this year. High school juniors living in or attending school in Anza Electric’s service territory have a chance to win the all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. Each summer, the Washington Youth Tour brings together 1,500 highly talented, ambitious high school juniors to experience Washington D.C. and further develop their leadership skills. The program allows the students to get involved in the political process by giving them an inside view of the nation’s government in action.
is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http:// www.squadron59.org. Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951-7635611 for information. Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www.redshankriders. com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951663-6763. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information. Organizations Te r w i l l i g e r C o m m u n i t y Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951763-4560. From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http://www.anzacivic.org. The inspiration behind the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Washington Youth Tour came from President Lyndon Johnson. When he was a senator, Johnson spoke at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Annual Meeting in Chicago in 1957. He proposed a tour of the nation’s capital for teens living in rural cooperative service areas as a chance for them to see what the flag stands for. It has been more than 60 years since those words were uttered, and the Washington Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Council program have never been stronger. Since then, more than 50,000 high school students have participated in the Washington Youth Tour program, according to the AEC. Students interested in the trip must submit the required letter and complete an application form. A panel of judges will evaluate each applicant’s essay. Students will be called in at a later date for personal interviews. The contest application may be downloaded from AEC’s website at www.anzaelectric.org. The deadline to turn in the application and written composition is Friday, Nov. 18 at noon. The Anza Electric Cooperative may be reached by calling 951-7634333, at www.anzaelectric.org or www.facebook.com/Anzaelectric.
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ANZA LOCAL
Motorist killed in rollover crash on hillside east of Anza Cit y News Service Special to the Valley News
A motorist was killed Friday, Oct. 28 in a rollover crash on a hillside along Highway 74 just east of Anza. The fatal wreck occurred about 12:10 p.m. on the westbound side of the highway, near Palm Canyon
Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said the car went out of control and veered off of the roadway, rolling down a 100-foot precipice. No other details were available. Riverside County Fire Department crews reached the location within 20 minutes and
found the motorist laying a short distance from the car, gravely injured. The victim, whose identity was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene moments later. Firefighters received information that there might have been another occupant of the vehicle, possibly a toddler, and a search was initiated amid fears that the child also had
been ejected. However, officials said no other victims were located. The CHP shut down the westbound side of the highway for public safety and to conduct a preliminary investigation. As of 4 p.m. that day, the closure remained in effect but was expected to be lifted before nightfall.
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OFF-ROAD from page D-1
This young rider prepares to drive the track in his quad at the Warfighter Made Adrenaline Therapy event at Anza’s Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park Saturday, Oct. 22.
A RZR launches off the ground at Warfighter Made’s Adrenaline Therapy event at Anza’s Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park Saturday, Oct. 22. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos
Waffles the Great Dane makes an appearance at the Warfighter Made Adrenaline Therapy event at Anza’s Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park Saturday, Oct. 22.
truck was on hand, offering merchandise, support and information. Warfighter Made is a nonprofit o rg a n i z a t i o n t h a t p r o v i d e s recreational therapy to ill, injured and combat wounded service members and veterans. Besides offering non-clinical recreational therapy trip adventures that include participating in Lucas Oil off-road events and Adrenaline Therapy Saturdays with their Polaris RZRs, Warfighter Made also adapts and customizes combat wounded veterans’ vehicles. This is done so the vets can continue doing the things they enjoy, while their vehicle reflects their individual personality. Additionally, the nonprofit provides Camaraderie Therapy at their facility by inviting all vets from all branches and all eras to hang out with each other, building projects for combat wounded amputees, maintaining the therapy vehicles or simply socializing with men and women who’ve shared some of their experiences. The Wrecked Fence track was in superb condition, thanks to the hard work of Rod Bourgeois and countless volunteers. Warfighter Made works with other like-minded nonprofits, businesses and individuals to ensure the veteran gets the best experience possible. To d i s c o v e r m o r e a b o u t Warfighter Made, visit www. warfightermade.org or www. facebook.com/WarfighterMade. Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park is located at 58801 Wellman Rd, #G in Anza. To learn more, visit www. facebook.com/WreckedFence or call 951-491-9351. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.
Courtesy photos Bobbi Harris, 78, lived in Anza for 40 years. Born in Bakersfield, California, Feb. 11, 1944, she passed away Oct. 11, 2022. Bobbi is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rachel Miller, along with grandkids and great-grandkids; her niece, Astri Wayadande, and her great- niece Emma Bisges, from Cushing, Oklahoma; nephew Luis Wayadande and her good friend, who was her chosen daughter, Candy Sue Linville, as well as lots of friends from Anza. She was a very special woman. There will never be another Bobbi. She was born 150 years after her time; she was a survivor, selfsufficient, and absolutely lived for riding her wonderful mule, Scooter. She and Scooter spent years attending Bishop Mule days. Mule days were a joy for Bobbi. She loved Scooter with all her heart. She enjoyed working with horses and mules, loved camping and her dogs. She was an excellent dog groomer for years. Bobbi is going to be greatly missed by all. Fly high in horsey heaven Mama, until we see you again, keep riding. All are welcome to celebrate Bobbi’s life Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Minor Park in Anza; Memorial at 11a.m.; Celebration of Life 12-4 p.m. with a BBQ by Danny Stone. Any questions or anyone wishing to share at her Memorial, contact Candy Sue Linville, 951-760-6475.
RZRs dart along the track at the Warfighter Made Adrenaline Therapy event.
Veterans get to experience the rush at the Warfighter Made Adrenaline Therapy event at Anza’s Wrecked Fence Off-Road Park. The track offers thrills that allow the RZRs to leap into the air at the Warfighter Made Adrenaline Therapy event.
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ANZA LOCAL
Prepare for winter and avoid costly home and auto repairs Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Cold weather will arrive in Anza and the mountain communities any day now. Freezing temperatures are common at this time of year, but sometimes bitter cold and vicious winds can take some homeowners by surprise. Frozen and broken water pipes, dead car batteries, shivering livestock, low supplies of warming fuel and iced windshields have plagued many in the valley year after year. There are many things that can be done to prepare your home, car and animals for the cold season, so that you are ready when the mercury dips below 32 degrees. Wi n t e r i z i n g y o u r h o m e is crucial. Storms and freezes can cause dry rot, downed tree branches, roof leaks, broken water pipes and flooding. Preparing for the worst in advance will help protect your property, buildings and trees. Exterior home maintenance should start with an inspection of the foliage around it. Check the trees and limbs to make sure they are in good health and not too close as to cause damage when the Santa Ana winds roar down the Valley. All branches should be trimmed three to six feet from the roofline. Call a professional if necessary to get the job done. Next, check for leaf accumulation on your roof and inspect it for damaged shingles and trim, including the seals and flashings around pipes, vents, skylights and chimneys. Replace any worn seals and shingles to ensure a waterproof roof for the coming rains. Remember to clean out gutters and downspouts to ensure water flows through them, and will not back up as a result of a clog. Check your home’s paint for wear or damage and touch up any areas of deterioration, as paint HALLOWEEN from page D-1 The following equestrian game winners were announced by ATHYRIO. Showmanship - Lori Stanton on Doc Pleasure - Sadie S. on Luna Equitation - Sadie S. on Luna Walk/Jog - Sadie K. on Treasure Stake Race - Julie on Joe Barrel Race - Zoe on Captain Dillon All participants in the Keyhole Dress-Up Race received a prize. The event consisted of a rider running to the middle of the arena, dismounting, donning a costume, remounting and riding quickly to the gate. Much hilarity ensued. The educational and fun Hallows Eve celebration earned its unusual name in memory of ATHYRIO member Stacy Kuhns’ mule, Hobo. Dozens of volunteers helped make the day a success. “This year, we moved our event to the Anza Lions Minor Field arena and the Lions welcomed us with open arms, helped us all day, had nice things to say, made constructive suggestions and made us feel at home. They wanted us to succeed,” ATHYRIO
helps seal the home from water intrusion. If needed, schedule a professional repainting job well before winter. Inspect for gaps and cracks between exterior siding, sliding window tracks and doors or window trim. Seal all visible gaps and cracks with a paintable latex caulking rated for exterior use. Clean window tracks as well. As the days get shorter, exterior lighting becomes more important than ever. Replace bulbs if needed. Standing water can cause expensive issues from foundation erosion and flooding. Make sure your home and property have adequate drainage. Check that all gutter downspouts drain away from the house and other outbuildings equipped with them. Downspouts should terminate at least five feet from foundations. Residents in low-lying areas that commonly experience flooding should get sandbags to have on hand before the weather turns foul. Protect your water pipes, well parts and spigots. Building a small pump house to contain temperature-sensitive pipes and fittings is a great place to start. Some people even use heat lamps inside the pump house, to guarantee ice-free water flow. To avoid an embarrassing lack of water first thing in the morning, drip a faucet or two inside the home to keep water moving so it doesn’t freeze solid inside the pipes. Cover outside spigots with plastic 5-gallon buckets or wrap with foam or cloth and remove and drain hoses. For exposed pipes entering the home, heating tape can be purchased that will eliminate a troublesome freeze. Simple foam pipe wrap is an inexpensive solution. Know how to shut off your pump at the breaker box in case of a burst pipe. If you have cold-sensitive plants, cover them up or bring them into shelter if possible. Freezes are organizer Cezanne Ryerson-Jodka said. The event had been held at the Lake Riverside Estates Equestrian Center in past years. “The people that came out to play, some all the way from Temecula, Murrieta and even Yucca Valley, had a great time,” she said. “They loved the prizes and even complimented us on our expertise. We are truly humbled and grateful. We really are About That Horse You Rode in On.” All of the profits from the event will go toward the club’s year-end gift drive. “What a great time at the arena. Smiles for days. Thank you everyone that helped to make the event a success,” Kuhns said. The About That Horse You Rode In On is a nonprofit charity organization and open to all horse owners past, present and future. Money raised goes to support the charity’s holiday gift drive and other educational events throughout the year. To learn more about the group, visit www.facebook.com/ joinathyrio. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.
possible well into May and the local lore dictates that if you are planting a garden, put the seedlings out after Mother’s Day. Pets and livestock can present unique winterizing challenges. Arrangements can be as simple as making sure the family pooch is in at night, or as complicated as building and maintaining shelter systems for outdoor-only animals. For most livestock, it is protection from wind and precipitation that are paramount. Animals naturally grow winter coats that insulate them from biting cold in most cases. An animal’s fur or hair stands up when it is cold, a process called piloerection. This results in a layer of warm air trapped close to the skin, keeping the animal comfortable. Blanketing large animals such as horses usually is only necessary in inclement weather, to protect them from the rain or snow, not especially the cold. Most horses are not uncomfortable in dry temps as low as 10 or 15 degrees, but if they get wet, they can be miserable. If your livestock is shivering, they are cold. Shelter is important for livestock. Wintertime newborns need special accommodations and owners need to be informed and industrious to provide protection for lambs, kids and piglets. Poultry, small livestock and young animals do well for the most part with adequate shelter. Heat lamps are no longer a viable option, as the chance of fire outweighs any benefits they may provide. Animals that are eating are generally comfortable. They also need more food this time of year to help with the increased energy demands of keeping warm. Weak, old or very young animals may need special attention in the food department, and offered more calories than more vigorous critters. Make sure to break the ice in
Winter is on the way and the time to prepare is now. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo water containers, to ensure that the animals drink enough to remain as healthy as possible. Keep in mind that animals are not people and most can tolerate cold much better than humans can. Winterizing your vehicles is a must. Check antifreeze, brakes, heater and defroster, tires and windshield wipers to make sure they all perform as needed. It is a good idea to keep your gas tank at least half full of fuel in case of an emergency. Emergency kits and portable cell phone chargers, ice scrapers, blankets and jumper cables can be stashed in the trunk. Get snow chains and learn how to use them. Electric service can be interrupted in extreme cold weather. Be prepared with an emergency kit, extra blankets, coats and other winter gear. If you have a fireplace, make sure you have a good supply of dry firewood to carry you over in case of an emergency. Have your chimney inspected and cleaned every autumn. People who must have electricity to operate medical equipment should have an alternate plan in
place in case power is out for an extended period of time. “If you or someone in your household is on life support, please be sure and let us know,” the Anza Electric Cooperative Inc.’s website advises. “Identification tags are also placed on meters to alert crews of the existence of a life support system. With the member ’s permission, copies of AEC’s life support list are forwarded to the local fire stations so they also may be aware of a member’s special needs. Because power outages can’t always be controlled and the duration of the outage may be extensive, it’s important to maintain a sufficient backup supply of oxygen or other medical equipment you may need during this time.” Winterizing your home, property and livestock will give you peace of mind with the coming weather events. A little anticipation and forethought can help make the cold snaps and storms much less stressful. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.
Interesting hands-on crafts were highlighted at ATHYRIO’s Hobo Halloween event at the Lions’ Minor Field Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos arena Saturday, Oct. 22.
Doyou knowahigh schooljunior? Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. is holding a contest for four all-expense paid trips to Washington D.C. this summer.
The stick horse competition was enjoyed by children attending ATHYRIO’s Hobo Halloween event Saturday, Oct. 22.
Spooky costumed gremlins lurk everywhere at the ATHYRIO Hobo Halloween event.
Each contestant must: - Live or attend school in AEC’s service area. - Be a high school junior. - Complete an application. - Write a composition. - Be interviewed by a panel of judges.
Applications and compositions must be received in the AEC office no later than noon, Friday, November 18, 2022. Contest packets can be picked up at the cooperative office or downloaded from our website www.anzaelectric.org.
Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. 58470 Hwy 371, P O Box 391909 Anza, CA 92539 951-763-4333 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Riders pose for a group shot at the ATHYRIO Hobo Halloween event at the Lions’ Minor Field arena.
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REGIONAL NEWS
Highway Update
Temecula sees two-day full 1-215 closure from Winchester to Murrieta Hot Springs roads
Tony Ault Staf f Writer
A City of Temecula traffic alert has been issued to local drivers on Interstate 215 from Winchester Road to Murrieta Hot Springs that will be fully closed from Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. until Monday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 a.m. The reason it will be fully closed is because Charter Communications needs to move its overhead power lines to accommodate a new freeway bridge to be built at the I-15 and I-215. The project is part of the Valley Parkway Interchange Phase 2 improvements that will bring a long-awaited bridge to the French Valley Parkway interchange. Temecula officials also report the southbound I-15 and southbound I-215 closed at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and northbound I-15 will be closed at Winchester Road at the same time. The closures are necessary for the safety of construction workers on the lines. Detours around the closure will also be implemented on Jefferson Avenue, Jackson Avenue and Ynez Road. Officials said, “Please follow detour signs and reduce your speed near the work zone.” For more information about the I-15 French Valley Parkway
Interchange project, visit https:// temeculaca.gov/277/FrenchValley-Parkway-Interchange. MENIFEE The following is a listing of highway and street construction sites occurring in Menifee in coming weeks. Work on a newly placed EMWD water line at Murrieta and Newport roads will be limited to sidewalk repairs as needed on this project. Please visit www.emwd. org/MurrietaRoad for additional updates on this project. Streetlight work on Murrieta Road and Sun City Boulevard will allow Sun City Boulevard to open but additional work will continue on the project through the middle of November. Sumac Ridge Utility work on Scott Road between Menifee Road and Briggs Road continues. Street improvements continue on Scott and Lindenberger roads. This work is expected to continue through the middle of November. Traffic Signal Improvements work on Garbani and Menifee roads continues with intermittent traffic control operations occurring near this intersection. Flagmen remain present to assist with traffic flow during the shoulder and drainage improvements. SCE nighttime Vault and Conduit Installation at Newport
and Murrieta roads is temporarily suspended until a schedule is determined. The Traffic Signal Improvement Project at Murrieta and Rouse roads will see intermittent traffic control take place as the contractor continues to construct the new traffic signals.This project is expected to continue through midNovember. A n o t h e r Tr a ff i c S i g n a l Improvement Project at La Piedra and Menifee roads will also bring intermittent traffic control. The project is expected to continue through the end of November. The McCall Square Traffic signal work continues on the signal and median at Ranch Road. Construction there is expected to continue through December. For questions on the project/ construction updates listed, please contact Philip Southard, Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer, at 951-746-0654 or at psouthard@cityofmenifee. us. RCTC The Riverside County Transportation Commission, in cooperations with the Federal Highway Administration and Caltrans, continues its work on the I-215 Placentia Ave. Interchange in Perris. The new interchange is located between Ramona
Expressway to the north and Nuevo Road to the south, and is designed to meet the needs of the area’s growing population. Motorists are warned to watch out for changing traffic conditions in and around the project. CALTRANS Caltrans reports that the State Route 74 Lane Widening Near Lake Elsinore will result in a weekend closure Nov. 4-7 as work on SR-74 (Ortega Highway) continues from the Riverside and Orange county border to Long Canyon Road, just west of Lake Elsinore. Crews will be performing paving operations in various locations throughout the project zone. The full 55-hour weekend closure will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 and continue to 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7. One-way traffic control with flagging and pilot vehicles will be in place from 8 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. on Friday. At 9 p.m., the route will fully close to all through traffic. Residents and commuters will need to utilize the alternate routes to go around the closure. Access through the work zone will be prohibited. However, all residents will be given access under pilot cars to and from Lake Elsinore. No access will be given from Decker
Canyon and Long Canyon to OC. Residents on Tenaja Truck Trail or west of Tenaja Truck Trail, including the Ortega Oaks RV Park and Campground and The Candy Store, will be given access under pilot car, to and from Lake Elsinore. No access will be given from Tenaja Truck Trail and Campground/The Candy Store to Orange County. Work will occur at various points along SR-74. Residents will be escorted in and out of the construction zones from their designated area of access under pilot cars. Nonresidents must use an alternate route. This is an active construction zone. The contractor may be changing locations nightly, which will affect the direction of travel for residents that live within the construction zone. In San Bernardino, Caltrans continues work to rehabilitate 59 miles of lane, ramps and drainage systems on Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County. The project spans from Oak Hill Road in Hesperia to just south of Bear Valley Road in Victorville, weather permitting. Crews continue excavation, grinding and paving operations going both north and southbound. The weekend schedule is still subject to change.
Supervisors approve Highway 74 enhanced infrastructure financing plan Joe Naiman Writer
Earlier this year the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the Highway 74 Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority. On October 25 the county supervisors approved the financing plan for the district. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote approves a plan which anticipates future development of 10,161,884 square feet of building space on 233.28 developable acres within the area. Incremental property tax and vehicle license fee revenue will finance the district, and an estimated $90,072,627 in 2022 dollars will fund Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
projects while an additional $29,560,000 in non-EIFD public facilities are also anticipated with $25,560,000 of that funded by the EIFD increment. The Highway 74 Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District will extend along State Route 74 from Conrad Avenue to Seventh Street. It encompasses approximately 941 acres and 475 current parcels. An enhanced infrastructure financing district is a state-approved bond issuance mechanism for local governments. The relevant state law authorizes such districts to issue bonds to finance public capital facilities. Each enhanced infrastructure financing district is governed by a public financing authority which consists of three board of supervisors members
and two members of the public. The Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District will actually not create new taxes for property owners but rather designate the increase in property tax and motor vehicle license fee revenue from resale or development of properties for financing district revenue. The members of the public financing authority will serve four-year terms. On May 24 the county supervisors voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution of intention to form the district and create the financing authority, approve the boundary map, direct that a copy of the resolutions be sent to each landowner within the proposed district, and find the creation of the district to be categorically exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act review. No formal protests or other objections were received at the August 30 and October 4 public hearings. The anticipated development consists of a 5,921,339 square foot building on 135.94 acres of mixed-used area, 1,839,311 square feet of commercial retail on 42.22 acres, 1,438,779 business park square feet on 33.03 acres, and 962,455 square feet of light industrial use on 22.09 acres. The anticipated total valuation for that development is $2,540,471,000. The $90,072,627 of EIFD infrastructure costs consist of $40,084,289 for roadway safety and transit improvements, $17,815,239 for sewer improvements, $13,361,430 for
fire station facilities, $8,907,620 for flood control facilities, $5,450,239 for community center improvements and $4,453,810 for area beautification and signage. Another $4,000,000 for a fire station is the non-EIFD public facilities improvement which will not be funded by the EIFD increment which will provide the revenue for $10,000,000 for a State Route 74 raised median island from Seventh Street to Crumpton Road, $8,000,000 for a sewer line from Rosetta Hills to Ethanac Road in Good Hope, $5,000,000 to widen State Route 74 from four to six lanes between Ethanac Road and Conrad Avenue, $1,560,000 for Good Hope area water improvements and $1,000,000 for traffic signals at eight intersections.
CBP reminds travelers some pets not allowed to enter US SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Otay Mesa Port of Entry encountered a black, miniature size pet pig during officers’ initial inspection process. The encounter occurred Sunday, Sept. 11, at around 8:30 a.m., when a 63-year-old male traveler along with his granddaughter applied for entry into the U.S. by presenting their valid travel documents. Both travelers and the vehicle were referred for further inspection due to declaring the pet pig. “While many travelers would
like to cross pets of different breeds into the U.S., we must ensure from a customs perspective that we mitigate potential diseases from animals that come from other countries,” Rosa Hernandez, acting director of field operations of San Diego, said. “It’s unfortunate that some travelers are unable to cross their pets, but we must follow USDA and CDC guidelines to protect our citizens.” During the inspection process, the travelers were informed by a CBP agriculture specialist that live pigs are not allowed entry into the
U.S. without a required Veterinary Service permit. Pigs must also be regulated as livestock to be eligible to cross into the U.S. from other countries. The owners voluntarily returned their pet pig back to Mexico. No further investigation was necessary. There are some animals that may be detained while awaiting disposition at the owner’s expense. African rodents, bats, nonhuman primates and civets may not be imported as pets under any circumstances. Pets that are not
permitted to cross into the United States must be sent back to the country of origin. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control and protection of the nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry. Submitted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
During an inspection of a traveler’s vehicle, they are notified that their miniature pet pig would not be allowed entry into the United States. Valley News/CBP photo
Chair volleyball serves up trophies for Soboba Elders Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to the Valley News
The Soboba Elders formed chair volleyball teams several years ago and practiced the sport regularly. But sidelined by the pandemic, friendly competitions and trips to compete at other reservations had to be put on hold for a while. Everyone was excited to start meeting again at the beginning of 2022. So far this year, the Elders’ three teams have participated in three tournaments. At Viejas, from June 13-15, where 35 teams participated, Soboba Team 2 placed third in the Bronze Division and took home a trophy. More than 50 teams, 12 of them from California, turned out for the Aug. 9-11 tournament at Avi, Arizona, where Soboba Team 2 placed fourth in the Gold Division. While trophies were only awarded to the top three teams in each division, the team had fun competing. The most recent tournament, at Pala Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 10-12, saw Soboba Team 1 place first in the Silver Division, taking home a huge trophy for their efforts in a field of 36 teams. All players agree that the strength of
each of the teams is the camaraderie. Soboba Team 1 members were Sandy Boniface, Joyce Placencia, Gary Placencia, Francine Miranda, Lucille Briones and team Capt. Charles Resvaloso. Soboba Team 2 members were Francie Salgado-Diaz, Frances Arviso, Rosemary Morillo, Linda R e s v a l o s o - W h i t e n e r, R a i n a Salgado-Maciel, Poncho Maciel, Ronda Placencia and team Capt. Glen Placencia. Soboba Team 3 members were Kathy Duro, Lori Duro, Virginia Duenaz, Albert Duenaz, Charlotte Boniface, Debbie Morillo and team Capt. Ronnie Morillo. Lucille Briones has been playing for about three years but has been active in sports her entire life, such as softball which was her favorite, basketball, volleyball and league bowling. She said being on the chair volleyball team has helped her get out more and stay active. “An important skill you need in chair volleyball is getting the ball over the net and making sure you stay seated in your chair at all times,” she said. “What I like most about chair volleyball is I get see SOBOBA, page D-7
The Soboba Elders Chair Volleyball Team 1 earn first place in the Silver Division at the recent Pala tournament, and members from all three teams join in the celebration. Not pictured, Frances Arviso, Ronnie Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photo Morillo, Francie Salgado-Diaz, Virginia Duenaz and Albert Duenaz.
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CDC adds COVID vaccines to childhood schedule despite thousands of reported serious side effects and no risk
Julie Reeder Publisher
In Sweden, health officials stopped recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 because they saw “no clear benefit” and in Denmark, the government has suspended its national COVID-19 vaccination campaign. If, as an adult, someone makes a decision to take a risk from an experimental vaccine that has increased strokes, deaths, clots, neurological disease, etc in exchange for three months immunity, that’s their right, but to mandate it for children who have no power and statistically no risk, that is clearly wrong. It’s ironic that leaders and people will say, “Follow the science,” but will act more in line with religion and refuse to read or believe scientific studies and peer reviewed articles if they don’t fall in line with their ideologies or beliefs. When even
the government studies show that the efficacy falls to below zero after three months, they still are willing to line up in a parking lot to get their shot and free doughnut or french fries and sign an informed consent when they weren’t, in fact, informed. The information sheet is still blank. I actually have no problem with that, but children are at little to no risk of Covid. Now we know that the shots offer some small amount of efficacy for less than three months, but then people are more likely to get Covid than if they hadn’t received the shot. There’s also much evidence now that people who get the shots are suffering from strokes, neurological disorders, and cancers. But the injustice grew astonomically and into child abuse, in my opinion, on a national scale when the CDC advisors recommended adding children as young as 6 months old to
the new Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules, which will be rolled out in February 2023, regardless of the serious adverse events and deaths that have been reported in their own reporting system. Remember, it was undisputed that young people are statistically in no danger from COVID. So why add it to the childhood vaccine schedule? Because of special interest and greed. It’s a huge money maker to create diseases in laboratories and then hold the world hostage with the “cure.” The biggest problem is the cure now appears to be worse than the disease. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that pharmaceutical companies stand to make billions of dollars. Even Bill Gates has publicly stated that vaccines have been an extremely profitable enterprise for his organization. FACT: This is the first time in history that an experimental shot issued under the EUA and not fully
vetted and approved by the FDA will be included on the childhood immunization schedule. FACT: There has been far more children harmed from Covid-19 shots than the disease itself as evidenced by the data collected by the CDC through its Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) showing serious health risks associated with COVID-19 vaccination for children. FACT: The VAERS data for 6-month-olds to 5-year-olds who received a COVID-19 vaccine showed reports of 4,279 adverse events, including 182 cases rated as serious and 7 reported deaths. FACT: For 5- to 11-year-olds, there were 14,622 reports of adverse events, including 692 rated as serious and 29 reported deaths. FACT: VAERS historically has been shown to report only 1% of actual vaccine adverse events. FACT: Now that the shots are accepted on the childhood vaccine schedule, they are exempt
from liability for the harms their “vaccine” causes to people. FACT: Parents of children injured by vaccines listed on the childhood schedule have been able to seek compensation since the 1980s through the taxpayer-funded National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), a no-fault alternative to the traditional legal system for resolving vaccine injury claims. It has been reported by parents as extremely hard to get a successful ruling, but regardless, billions of dollars have been paid out to parents of injured or dead children from vaccine injuries. FACT: The revisions voted on by the committee explicitly state (slide 24) that the newly added pneumococcal polysaccharide and COVID-19 vaccines are not covered anymore under the VICP. Instead, the COVID-19 vaccines added to the childhood schedule will remain covered see REEDER, page D-7
COURTS & CRIMES
Creep Catching Unit: Local ‘Ghost’ confronts and exposes suspected pedophiles Hannah Hanford Valley News Intern Tu r n i n g a n i n t e r e s t i n t o something good for the community, founder “Ghost” of CC Unit organization, which stands for “Creep Catching Unit,” catches suspected predators, mostly in Southern California. The CC Unit started in San Diego County and has caught suspected predators throughout California, San Francisco and Arizona. Ghost, who wished to remain anonymous, said on his website, “CC Unit is a movement out of California that strives to help protect children from online predators both by catching these predators and raising community awareness around the issue in hopes of toughening laws and legislation.” He said he always wanted to be a police officer and was a big fan of the television series, “To Catch a Predator,” with Chris Hansen, he said. “Wow, that’s crazy that he’s doing this stuff, and I always wondered how many were in our area in San Diego so I started doing it back in 2018,” Ghost said.
The CC Unit, which remains anonymous, catches suspected predators throughout California. Valley News/Courtesy photo In 2022, he aided in the arrests of 314 suspects with the help of decoys, security, a camera crew, a video editor and public relations people. The CC Unit communicates with law enforcement before the catch, he said, so he and his unit can manage the catch more successfully. Afterward, all the evidence, photos, texts, etc. are given to law enforcement as evidence. “Grown men hit up our decoy accounts and they think they are
talking with a minor and then they come out to meet with that minor for lewd purposes and, instead of meeting with the minor, they meet the CC Unit and they get caught and arrested by the police department,” Ghost said. “The predators mostly want nudes and sexual acts with the minors.” Ghost said he has multiple decoys, and they have posed as children as young as 8 or 9 years old to 12 years old. He said in another online interview online he was shocked the first time he put a decoy online, there were hundreds of messages for the minor decoy. Within 30 minutes, the inbox was flooded, he said; and he caught the person within an hour at a grocery store. He said one person came out for what he thought was a four-year-old. People who have been arrested include all walks of life, including school teachers, a director of education, Disney staff, a cable installer, aerospace engineer, law enforcement, a wedding organizer, retired veterans, construction workers, musicians and fast food workers. There is no one “type” of person that is caught, except they are almost always male,
Ghost said. The CC Unit focuses on San Diego, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. For people who are interested in joining the unit, Ghost said that “anyone can ask to join but not everyone gets in.” Ghost described himself as a typical 22-year-old college student. Remaining anonymous, he and his unit won’t expose their information and remain confidential. Ghost said they’re work was dangerous, but they always come prepared when meeting a suspected predator. “Are we afraid? No. Adrenaline? Yes,” Ghost said. Ghost said they have been attacked twice when meeting with a suspected predator. He said out of the 310 predators, there have been “Near 20+ convictions, but the court system is very slow. We will have much more in the future.” Ghost was asked to comment on the police and sheriff ’s departments that are cooperative and friendly toward their work and if there are some who are uncooperative. “I back the blue,” Ghost said.
“ I have huge respect and support towards police/sheriff departments that care about the safety of children and their community. I appreciate them working with us.” As far as the district attorneys in each county that follow through and work toward convictions of the suspects, Ghost said Riverside, Orange County, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties are all cooperative, but the San Diego district attorney’s office was not. According to Ghost, San Diego County was concerned that the CC Unit was a vigilante group. Ghost refuted the claim and said they work within the legal system to bring suspected pedophiles to justice and help protect minors who may be targeted by these adults. Ghost said he hoped that his process of catching suspected predators continues and expands worldwide. For more information, follow them on social media: Instagram, @cc.unit; Facebook, @CC UNIT and YouTube, @CC UNIT. H a n n a h H a n f o rd c a n b e reached by email at valleystaff@ reedermedia.com.
Man charged with starting fire in Hemet police station, resisting officers
Cit y News Service Special to the Valley News
A 25-year-old man accused of igniting a fire inside the Hemet Police Department, causing damage and culminating in a fight between him and several officers, during which he tried to take one patrolman’s gun, was charged Friday, Oct. 28, with arson and other offenses. Bryan Alfaro of Fontana was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 26 after the alleged vandalism and fire inside the police station at 450 E. Latham Ave.
Along with arson of an inhabited structure, Alfaro is charged with removing a law enforcement officer’s firearm and two counts of resisting arrest, with a sentence-enhancing allegation of perpetrating arson during a state of emergency, tied to the still-active orders issued by the governor at the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Alfaro pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Singerton, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Nov. 8 at the Banning Justice Center. The defendant is being held on
$80,000 bail at the nearby Smith Correctional Facility. According to Hemet police Lt. Dan Reinbolt, about 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, the defendant entered the police station lobby and allegedly immediately set about vandalizing the property. Reinbolt alleged that Alfaro used a “sharp object to scratch letters and shapes into the drywall,” after which he piled up loose papers in the space and pushed them through a slot under the safety glass partition at the clerk’s counter, which was closed. “(He) then lit those papers on
fire,” the lieutenant said. Three officers spotted the activity via a closed-circuit monitor inside the station and one of them ran to douse the flames while the other two chased Alfaro, who bolted out of the building, according to Reinbolt. “When the officers attempted to detain Alfaro ... he immediately resisted and began physically fighting the officers,” the police spokesman said. “During the struggle, Alfaro punched one officer in the face and attempted to remove another officer ’s handgun from its holster. Alfaro
was overpowered and taken into custody.” The defendant suffered a laceration near his left eye, requiring medical treatment. The officers were not hurt. The fire was quickly extinguished. Reinbolt said damage to the police station included punctures to the lobby wall and thermal decomposition of the safety glass on the counter, where Alfaro allegedly started the fire. He has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.
and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms,” in Ephesians 6:10-12. They need you to protect them, not shelter them. Here’s the brutal truth. Your children live in a real world with real sin issues. So maybe it’s time you stopped pretending they don’t. Too often, I’ve seen parents who shelter their children from absolutely everything in the world out of fear. Then when their children get older, often out of resentment, they do everything their parents told them not to. Here’s what you need to know. Your children need you to teach them how to live in a world with real sin issues. What they don’t need is for you to pretend the world doesn’t exist. Remember, they are in the world,
not of the world and sent to the world. Jesus put it best when he said, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world,” in John 17:15-18. Jesus didn’t want you or your children taken out of the world. He wanted protection from the evil one as he sent you into the world to reach the world for him. Teach your children that. Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.
FAITH
What your children need from you
Zachary Elliott Special to the Valley News I don’t recall much from my childhood, but I can vividly remember my first encounter with a Nintendo and the legendary game Mario Bros. When my cousin Deena handed me the remote for the first time, I was hooked. I knew that if my life was going to be complete, I needed my very own Nintendo to
make me a better person. Or at least, that’s what I thought I needed. In an age of cell phones, X-Boxes, Nintendo Switches, laptops and Alexas, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of the newest things. As parents, it’s easy to think your children need these things to make you a good parent and for them to be fulfilled. Otherwise, they’re missing out, right? Let me say there’s nothing wrong with having these things in moderation. Having them doesn’t make you a wicked person, but they aren’t what your children really need from you as a parent. Here are two things your children need from you right now. They need you to protect them from wicked schemes. The Bible said you are to “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm
in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings,” in 1 Peter 5:8-9. If you’ve missed the memo, let me clarify it for you. You have an enemy, and he is very real. His name is Satan, and he’s also the enemy of your children. It doesn’t need to cause you fear, but it should make you take it seriously. Satan is not a “roaring lion.” He only pretends to be one. He’s a poser. Jesus is the real lion of God’s people. But Satan is scheming against all things godly, especially your children. He wants nothing more than to keep your children from following Jesus. That’s why the Bible tells you to “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202212274 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RHONES KRAFTY KREATIONS LLC 29296 Grand Slam, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 County: Riverside Rhones Krafty Kreations LLC, 29296 Grand Slam, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 8/10/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Kristin Rhone, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3708 PUBLISHED: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202213213 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEAUTY BY JAX 31093 Temecula Pkway D4, Temecula, CA 92592 Mailing address: 713 E. Elder St #4, Fallbrook, CA 92028 County: Riverside Jaclyn Danielle Barrios, 713 E. Elder St #4, Fallbrook, CA 92028 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Jaclyn Danielle Barrios Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/13/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3709 PUBLISHED: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202213557 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEDINA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 12759 Pan Am Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 County: Riverside Bryan -- Medina, 22881 Cottonwood Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Bryan -- Medina Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/19/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3711 PUBLISHED: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202213859 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADAMS GRAPHIC INSTALLATIONS & REMOVALS 38695 Cary Rd, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside Eric Jason Adams, 38695 Cary Rd, Anza, CA 92539 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Eric Jason Adams Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/24/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3712 PUBLISHED: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2204005 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: DARCY CHUPITAZ and FERNIE ESQUIVEL Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: AVERY ROSE ESQUIVEL Proposed Name: AVERY ROSE CHUMPITAZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 11/23/2022 Time: 8 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 10/06/2022 Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3706 PUBLISHED: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2022
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202100314 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): JEWELRY PALACE 1299 Galleria At Tyler, Space 5537, Riverside, CA 92503 County: Riverside MD Jihadur Rahman, 8525 Tobias Ave., Apt 329, Panorama City, CA 91402 This business is conducted by an Individual The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 01/07/2021 Signed by: MD Jihadur Rahman THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 10/25/2022 LEGAL: 3710 PUBLISHED: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202213911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VALLEY VINES REAL ESTATE 41463 Margarita Rd #100,, Temecula, California 92591 County: Riverside a. Tiffanie Suzanne Quatraro, 41463 Margarita Rd #100,, Temecula, California 92591 b. Nicole Rene Cronin-Rhodes, 41463 Margarita Rd #100,, Temecula, California 92591 This business is conducted by Co-partners Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Tiffanie Suzanne Quatraro Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/25/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3713 PUBLISHED: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202214051 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JACK IN THE BOX #3193 10151 Ben Nevis Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509 Mailing address: 41760 Ivy St Suite 201, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Beshay Foods, Inc, 41760 Ivy St Suite 201, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 10.24.2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Dawood Beshay, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/28/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3714 PUBLISHED: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202214161 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NUGENES SPA LOUNGE, INC. 30520 Rancho California Rd, Unit A 110, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Nugenes Spa Lounge, Inc., 42009 Margarita Rd #141, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Peter P Vu, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/31/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3715 PUBLISHED: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
SOBOBA from page D-5 exercise, meet new people and have a few laughs.” Briones said the Pala Tournament was well organized and the Pala Tribe took care of all the players that participated. “I enjoyed meeting other Natives from different reservations, and I liked the competition because we played new teams which were very good and competitive.” Joyce Placencia has also played basketball and softball and as recently as a few years ago was still playing regular volleyball. She said the most important skill or quality to have is the desire to play. She enjoys having fun with family and friends. “My mom told us to always keep moving or your life becomes stagnant; playing this sport helps with that,” Joyce Placencia said. Glen Placencia said he has played just about every sport there is, except golf, and finds chair volleyball requires flexibility and good hand/eye coordination. “Playing gives me a sense of purpose, knowing that my team depends on me to be there,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun and we get to reconnect with our friends and family.” Ronda Placencia said teamwork is essential to the sport and she likes seeing all the other team members when they travel to tournaments. She also said it has helped her get out of the house and be more flexible. Gary Placencia was also a multisport athlete who said agility and quickness are important skills to have when playing chair volleyball. He said playing the sport gives him quite a workout. Raina Salgado-Maciel has a softball and tennis background and has found that having fast reflexes, a good sense of humor and good sportsmanship will help anyone be successful at chair volleyball. “I like socializing, just getting out and having a good time; we have a lot of good hard laughs during our practices,” she said. “But even though we laugh and have a good time at our practices, we get a little more serious at tournaments, where it’s great to see old friends and meet new ones.” Frank Maciel said patience is important to have and he enjoys the upper body exercise that the sport provides. He likes the tournaments because they get to compete with people around the same age. He also
enjoys the fact it’s a sport he can play with his wife, Raina. Linda Resvaloso-Whitener said she enjoys playing chair volleyball with her relatives. Being calm and staying in your chair is critical to playing the game well, she said. Her favorite part of the Pala tournament was to be there as motivation for all the players. “We’re all one people, we cheer for each other’s teams,” she said. Francie Salgado-Diaz was an active athlete in high school and was awarded an MVP award in her senior year for basketball. Along with her twice weekly chair volleyball practices where she enjoys the socialization, she does water aerobics three times a week. To her, having a good sense of humor and good sportsmanship are the most important skills to bring to any sport. Francine Miranda said it helps to have fast reflexes for this game and credits her involvement with improving her focus and helping her move a lot better. She also likes traveling to other reservations. Rosemary Morillo likes the fact this team sport brings all the Elders together. She enjoys the social time and seeing people she hasn’t seen in a while when they go to tournaments. Overall, it helps her keep active. Charles Resvaloso said practice, teamwork and focus are important factors for players. He enjoys meeting and socializing with other Native older adults and said winning championships is a reward of commitment. As a member of Soboba Team 1 he said his favorite part of the Pala tournament was “winning and watching other teams compete.” Albert and Virginia Duenaz started playing this year and have learned that to be good at the game, you just need to do your best, show up at every practice and have fun. “It brings each of us out of our comfort zone, but we get exercise and have fun,” Virginia Duenaz said. She said participating in the tournaments is good because it shows them where they can improve. Virginia Duenaz said being part of the team has provided her and Albert Duenaz with an overall good feeling of belonging to something positive and getting to see Elders from different Tribes doing the same. Lorina Duro is also new to the sport but already enjoys getting
REEDER from page D-6 by the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). To date, only six claims filed with the CICP have been approved for compensation. FACT: Pfizer just announced that they are raising the price of their vaccine per shot from $30 to possibly $130. According to Forbes it would create $2.3 to $3 Billion more profit per year. So more profit, less liability, more injuries, even though it’s largely a two-year-old recipe for a variant that is all but gone already. Our children are being given a shot that isn’t really a traditional vaccine, for a disease they aren’t in danger of, from a company that
together and having fun with others. She said it has made her more active and she’s able to move better. Katherine Duro joined at the same time as Lorina Duro and both agree that good sportsmanship is key to playing a good game. She said it has motivated her to get better every time she plays. Katherine Duro likes being with her fellow Elders. “We all know each other, everyone encourages you and when one team wins, we all win.” Katherine Duro said. Most tournaments have the same format where the first day is pool play, the second day is tournament play and the third day is when the championship games are played. The Soboba teams arrange to arrive a day before pool play because the host invites all players to a banquet the evening before the first day of the tournament. The host also provides breakfast and lunch each day for all participants during the tournament and there’s usually some sort of entertainment each evening where players have the opportunity to socialize off the court with teams from other Tribes. Members of Soboba Team 3 are new this year and chose not to participate in the first Viejas tournament. They did play in the Avi and Pala tournaments, however, where they played exceptionally well. The next tournament is scheduled for March at Salt River, Arizona. The teams practice Monday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m., wherever they can find a place to practice. The Sports Complex hosts many events there so the volleyball players have been utilizing the multipurpose room adjacent to the Soboba Tribal Preschool. Sometimes there is availability at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center where they can meet. Glen Placencia is the coach for all three teams. He oversees and organizes the teams, orders the uniforms and supplies and makes contact for the tournaments and practice games. The players have had practice games with other local tribes including Morongo, TorresMartinez, Rincon and Pala. So far, all the tournaments have been held at casino event centers. All Soboba Elders and a guest are invited to travel with the volleyball teams to their tournaments where they can come and cheer on the teams or just hang out and get some rest and
has not provided informed consent or adequate safety studies, and has spent more than any other industry in lobbying efforts. Not to mention the corrupt take over of a public health agency that once served the public’s best interest and is now controlled by the corporations and industries they were meant to provide independent analysis of their products. Brian Hooker, Ph.D., P.E., told The Defender, “Given the high risk of vaccine injury for a product that provides little or no benefit to children, this represents a criminal enterprise solely to ensure a revenue stream for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers.”
relaxation. Raina Salgado-Maciel said, “We need only three more Soboba Elders to start a fourth team, so we encourage all Elders to come out and have fun.” The Soboba Elders Program’s services are for Soboba Tribal Elder members who are 55 years of age or older and may include their non-Tribal spouse and non-Tribal spouses of deceased Tribal members and descendants of the Soboba Tribe who are 55 and older. The Elders Program exists to promote and protect the Tribe’s customs and traditions, rights and interests and to provide services, activities, recreation and events that promote the general well-being for a more enjoyable life for the Soboba Elders membership. Board Members who keep things running smoothly are President Glen Placencia, Vice President Suzanne (Soza) Verdugo and Secretary/Treasurer Raina Salgado-Maciel. The Elders said they are grateful to their fellow Tribal members for allowing them an annual budget to support this program. They enjoyed a trip to Hawaii in September. More than 50 Elders and their guests traveled to Waikiki Beach and stayed at the Moana Surfrider Hotel and attended a luau and Hawaii’s 46th annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow, Sept. 10-11. From Oct. 21-24, 34 Elders attended the 44th National Indian Finals Rodeo at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas. As 2022 comes to an end, they have a few more events scheduled, for their program and for community outreach, which they love to do as often as they can. The Soboba Elders provided treats to the preschool students at the annual “Trunk or Treat” event Monday, Oct. 31. The Elders Thanksgiving Luncheon is Sunday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. at the SCR Event Center. They will be traveling to other reservations to celebrate holiday parties with Elders from the following tribes: Barona, Nov. 16; Pala, Dec. 1; Morongo, Dec. 6, and Pechanga, Dec. 7. A Christmas Lunch and Party for Elders and a guest will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at the SCR Event Center. They are hoping to have a New Year’s celebration this year and will be keeping members informed. For more information about the Elders Program, contact coordinator Erica Schenk at 951-392-1900 or by email at Elders@Soboba-nsn.gov.
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