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Local Landmark settlement reached on Santa Margarita River use rights

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Volume 17, Issue 49

Santa’s Electric Light Parade illuminates Temecula in holiday cheer

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A landmark agreement on the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use project between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton promises to be signed Dec. 11, after 66 years of litigation in the U.S. courts. see page A-4

Local LE Council votes to allow marijuana cultivation, manufacturing Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Lake Elsinore City Council voted to adopt its Cannabis Municipal Code authorizing manufacturing and cultivation with accessory uses in specific Manufacturing zones within the City during its regular meeting Nov. 28. see page A-6

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Young church members of St. Jeanne De Lestonnac portray a nativity scene in the Santa’s Electric Light Parade, Dec. 1. See more photos on page A-3.

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Tired of traffic on the 15 Freeway? City leaders hope to fix that Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease. It affects patients in different ways as it runs its course, stealing everything from countless memories of days gone by to the ability to identify loved ones. see page B-4

Business SWCLC releases annual ‘Legislative Report Card’ TEMECULA – The Southwest California Legislative Council has just released its 12th annual Legislative Report Card, reflecting the degree to which local representatives in the California Legislature voted in accord on bills that would impact the local business community. see page B-7

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Traffic slows to a crawl along northbound I-15 in Rainbow over 7 miles south of the Winchester Road. off-ramp in Temecula. Northbound I-15 traffic consistently backs up for miles south of Temecula typically between the hours of 3-7 p.m. on weekdays causing long delays for motorists due to a combination of factors such as bottlenecking, limited lanes, and insufficient on and off-ramps for the increasing amount of traffic. Shane Gibson photo

Bumper-to-bumper traffic that regularly afflicts a portion of the 15 Freeway in the Temecula Valley can be a major cause of frustration to commuters, but city leaders fear traffic issues will impact more than just people’s nerves.

Temecula City Councilmember Mike Naggar said heavy traffic could impede the growth of Southwest Riverside County’s tourism economy, prevent people in important professions from moving to the area and hinder future economic development.

With those concerns in mind, Naggar and fellow Councilmember Matt Rahn invited officials from several other cities as well as representatives from the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians to Temecula City Hall for the first of multiple meetings to develop a game plan for improving traffic.

The group specifically looked at a portion of the 15 which runs

see FREEWAY, page A-5

Hundreds gather to mourn, remember slain Murrieta teen Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Tears were shed, hugs were exchanged and candles were lit Sunday, Dec. 3, as hundreds of people gathered at a Murrieta area church to remember the life of a 19-year-old resident who was killed in a stabbing outside a Temecula Wal-Mart several days earlier.

The gathering was held at The Way Family Church on Sky Canyon Drive, where Kevin Rodriguez had been an active member in the church’s youth group for the past 10 months.

Fellow churchgoers and friends remembered Rodriguez as being deeply passionate about his faith and a lover of adventure, known for flipping off objects and cliff diving.

Kayla Olson, 17, of Murrieta said

see RODRIGUEZ, page A-6

The Way Family Church Pastor Matthew Pollock, speaks while a collage of pictures of Kevin Rodriguez is displayed during a vigil in memory of Rodriguez who was fatally stabbed Nov. 29, in the Temecula Wal-Mart parking lot.

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A gift of thanks reaches Hemet city officials helping a grieving family Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

There is an old saying or truism if you like: “If you give something from your heart, it will come back to you tenfold.” Such is the case with Lake Elsinore resident Sylvia Monaco, an employee of the Hemet Wal-Mart who once lost her 10-month-old great grandchild.

Lake Elsinore Councilman Daryl Hickman who hearing of Monaco’s tragic loss contacted her to say that a memorial plaque for her grandson would be placed under magnolia tree in the city’s first community garden.

“The excitement of waiting for the stone to be finished turned my sorrow into joy,” Monaco said. She visited the garden and the memorial stone often and found comfort and peace, thinking to herself that she wanted to share her feelings with others.

Then in March, she saw the tremendous heartbreak suffered by her Wal-Mart supervisor Sasha Grey, whose sister Kristin Wimbley, 44, brother-in-law Alphoso Wimbley, 55, and nephew Kyan Wimbley, 12, were killed in a tragic traffic accident caused by an alleged drunken driver in Corcoran.

Monaco told Grey about putting a memorial in a community park for her family.

“I talked to Sasha, and she wanted it too,” Monaco said.

From there Monaco put the wheels into motion by contacting Hemet City Mayor Linda Krupa, who made it possible to have city workers install a tree and memorial plaque for the Wimbley family in Mary Henley Park, a place where people jog, barbecue, play games and more, a place full of life, Monaco said.

Krupa pushed the approval through for the tree and memorial plaque, Monaco said, even though the Wimbley family did not live in the city because they have a large contingent of their family living in Hemet. Krupa, Grey, the Wal-Mart Superstore manager and management team, associates and other members of the immediate family attended the memorial placement in ceremonies a few days before Thanksgiving.

Krupa spoke, pointed to Monaco and said, “She pushed us, and she changed city policy. The next time we have a family who needs us, we are ready,” and thanked her.

Hearing of the memorial planting, other members of the community and businesses helped with the service, Monaco said.

“Mayor Krupa and Public Works for the city of Hemet really came through,” Sylvia said. “I would like to give a special thanks to a few of the employees whose donations made this possible: Chase Murray, Candy Murray, Angela Epley and Angela Gutierrez. So many of these

stockers and cashiers came running to donate so that Sasha could do this memorial for her family. And thanks to our co-manager Joe Caro, a professional photographer. God Bless them.”

She said the mayor and the public works employees came to the ceremony, and she wanted to give her special thanks to Public Works Supervisors Charles Russell and Mauro Lozoya.

“Mayor Krupa and Charles Russell directed me to Dave Moon of Moon Nurseries in Murrieta who sold us a tree at cost,” Monaco said.

“Mayor Krupa introduced me to Curt Wershon who manages Miller Jones Mortuary of Hemet…a very generous man. He spent much of his own time taking care of arrangements for the granite plaque and saved us enough money to buy flowers from Luanne Stockton of Floral Expressions in Hemet.”

Monaco said that these efforts prove to her that what was given to her, she passed along to another and that a good heart that brings joy and helps overcome grief and sorrow.

She said it is what a “Thanksgiving” truly means in family, neighborhoods and the world.

Looking even further, Monaco said the Wimbley family has become involved in the movement against drunken driving and are now spending a lot of time under the park’s memorial tree.

Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa shares a hug with Sasha Grey during a recent memorial plague installation at Mary Henley Park.

Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa greets Sylvia Monaco during a recent memorial plague installation at Mary Henley Park.

Sasha Grey and her family pose for a group photo during a recent Courtesy photos memorial plague installation at Mary Henley Park.

Charities Aid Foundation releases statistics on ‘Charitable Giving in the USA 2017’ TEMECULA – More than half of Americans, 55 percent, gave money to charity in the last year according to new research by the Charities Aid Foundation.

The “Charitable Giving in the USA 2017” report aimed to provide fresh data on the key aspects of individual giving in the United States, the share of Americans who give to charity, the amount of donations and causes they support,

the age and gender composition of individual donors and how they give to charity.

The research examined the reasons why people give and determined that Americans are most likely to donate money because they care about the cause, 58 percent. Wanting to help those less fortunate, 41 percent, and trust in the organizations to which they donate, 39 percent, were also

common motivations for giving.

The report found that the median amount donated or sponsored in the last year was $100.

The report found that those aged 55 and over were the most likely age group to have engaged in any form of charitable activity in the last year, 70 percent, and in the last four weeks, 50 percent. Nearly twothirds of Americans, 62 percent, have donated, sponsored some-

one or volunteered in the last 12 months, and 43 percent have done it in the last month.

“I am thrilled to be reminded of the American spirit of generosity.

It is especially worth noting that over half , 62 percent, of Americans engaged in charitable activities within the last year, an impressive statistic that we hope will grow,” President and CEO of Charities Aid Foundation Ted Hart said.

“The United States of America is a country built on philanthropy and charitable giving continues to play an integral role in our development as a nation. This is evidenced by the fact that 58 percent of Americans gave not because of any personal benefit but because they cared about the cause. This demonstrates the true altruism of the American people. A trend I am sure is likely to continue.”

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Murrieta announces hiring of new city clerk MURRIETA – The city of Murrieta is pleased to announce that Stephanie Smith has been hired as the city’s new city clerk after a formal recruitment process that included applicants from throughout Southern California.

Smith rejoins the city of Murrieta

family after eight years of service as the city clerk in Lake Forest. Her public service career now spans 28 years, among which she held positions in the cities of Murrieta, Perris and Paramount. She has a Master Municipal Clerk accreditation from the International Institute of Mu-

nicipal Clerks, along with a bachelor’s degree in management from Kaplan University. Smith is active in the City Clerks Association of California, where she currently serves as the first vice president and is a trainer at the Master Municipal Clerk Academy for future clerks.

“I’m excited beyond words to come ‘home’ to the city of Murrieta at this stage in my career and look forward to working with such a dynamic group of public service leaders,” Smith said upon accepting the appointment.

City Manager Kim Summers

is “proud to have such an accomplished and well-versed city clerk join the city staff” and “is excited to welcome Stephanie back to the city of Murrieta where she served as deputy city clerk and as a management analyst in the fire district.”

Smith will begin Dec. 18.

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Thousands of people huddle in the cold along Old Town Front Street in Temecula to see the city’s annual Christmas parade, Dec. 1.

Ballet Folklorico of Temecula dancers perform traditional dances in Old Town Temecula during the Santa’s Electric Light Parade.

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Girl Scouts Unit 1919 members march in Old Town Temecula during the Santa’s Electric Light Parade.

Chaparral High School senior Tiffany Serna twirls a fire baton while leading the high school’s marching band in Old Town Temecula during the Santa’s Electric Light Parade.

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[Left] Santa’s Electric Light Parade participants wave to spectators lining Old Town Front Street.

[Right] Thousands of people huddle in the cold along Old Town Front Street in Temecula to watch the city’s annual Christmas parade.

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Landmark settlement reached on Santa Margarita River use rights Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A landmark agreement on the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use project between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton promises to be signed Dec. 11, after 66 years of litigation in the U.S. courts.

The FPUD board of directors will meet with Camp Pendleton commanders and representatives from Rep. Duncan Hunter’s and Rep. Darrell Issa’s office at their regular Monday, Dec. 11, meeting to witness the expected signing of the agreement. The agreement will finally settle a critical portion of the U.S. v. FPUD lawsuit that has been in the federal courts since 1951, according to a news release from FPUD. While the anticipated signing of the lawsuit involving the water interests on the western side of the Santa Margarita is nearing agreement in San Diego County, long standing litigation on the river’s upper regions water rights between the Cahuilla and Romona Indian Tribes and Anza Valley residents in Riverside County remains in the San Diego U.S. District Court pending further settlement negotiations. Those negotiations have been ongoing for many years with changes in the tribal attorneys and the water master.

Still, a private meeting between the Anza Indian tribes, their at-

torneys, Anza Valley resident attorneys, California State Water Resource Board attorneys and the Riverside County Counsel and Water Master, according to reports, took place Tuesday, Nov. 28. While no agreements were reached, there were reportedly some positive results in settling how much water each of the parties should be able to draw from the upper Santa Margarita River water basin.

The Fallbrook and Camp Pendleton Conjunctive Use project will capture available water that currently flows through the Santa Margarita River and into the ocean.

The project creates a local water supply that will reduce FPUD’s dependence on expensive imported water, the news release said. Expected to produce about 30 percent of the district’s water, cost can be managed at the local level.

The captured river water will be stored on Camp Pendleton in the underground aquifer there, as well as in Red Mountain Reservoir in the mountains west of Interstate 15, the district’s 440-million-gallon reservoir. Water stored in Camp Pendleton’s aquifer will be pumped back to the FPUD during times of need through a bi-directional pipeline.

FPUD estimates construction of the pipeline and treatment plant will begin next year at an estimated build out cost of $45 million and will be funded by a low-interest, state revolving loan at 1.98 percent interest for 20 years. The FUPD

will only fund the facilities in Fallbrook. The project is expected to be completed by 2020.

The repayment of the loan and the operating costs are projected to be lower than the cost of buying the imported water FPUD currently purchases. The board reports this reduction will help lower the cost to customers and will save the district abut 10 percent per year in water costs.

Camp Pendleton is funding and constructing its own pipeline and infrastructure at a cost of $47 million. That project is already underway.

In a telephone conversation with Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, it was confirmed there was a private meeting between the Anza Valley Indian tribal council representatives, Anza businesspersons, state water resource board officials, their representative attorneys and the county counsel this week – about 30 individuals in all.

Washington said he understood at the meeting that the representatives of the two tribes said they would agree to work with the Anza Valley residents in approving community water systems for commercial development with a Memorandum of Understanding, if Riverside County would give its approval to the request. Since January, however, any community water system, that is, a system that uses one source of available water to supply multiple homes

or businesses, if approved by the county still has to receive the final approval from the Water Master and the California State Water Resources Board.

Washington said the County Counsel Greg Priamos will be making a call to the state Water Resources Board to request a telephone conference on the upper Santa Margarita River watershed litigation with all parties involved to seek their approval for community water systems in the Anza Valley until the court decides the quantification issue.

“What’s the difference,” Washington said, pointing out that if each home or business has one well or one well serves a number of users, it’s all the same amount of water being drawn from the basin. “There is no more water taken from a community well than from individual wells” The county, until now has been reluctant to approve community wells because of the pending federal court case reviewing appeals from the Indian tribes to determine what quantity of water they are sure to receive, insuring their future survival as guaranteed by government treaties written more than a century ago. That determination is the quantification issue that has been so difficult for the courts to decide.

“Hopefully, we will get some positive input from the state in the next few weeks,” Washington said. He praised the Indian Tribal

Councils for their interest in helping the communities around them in their efforts to promote growth and tourism.

History shows Indian tribes were placed on reservations by the U.S. government after the Indian Wars in the 1800s under treaties guaranteeing they would have control of their own “Nations,” including the water and natural resources needed for their survival. When treaty violations by a large white population moving west again increased the conflicts, mostly about water, gold and other natural resources, the problems were taken to the U.S. courts for adjudication.

At that time, many Indian nations based their livelihood on animal husbandry, fishing and agriculture that required large quantities of water. That livelihood is not the case today in a more commercialized and industrialized world that the Nations are now entering into and in most cases with great success.

Water in the west for both Indian and other Americans is and has always has been critical for life, and as the stored water in this region of the United States has been dwindling in the past 150 years reportedly, the issue of who gets how much water in the land is often in contention. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acts as the mediator between the Indian nations and the U.S. government with cases settled in the federal courts, not the state or county courts.

‘Ahoy me hearties,’ Temecula leaves landlubbers behind at reopenin’ of pirate-themed playground

Mayor Maryann Edwards, Councilmember James “Stew” Stewart, Councilmember Jeff Comerchero, city staff and Nicholas Valley Elementary School students celebrate the reopening of the new “Pirate Party” themed playground at Nicholas Road Park with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Councilmembers Jeff Comerchero and James “Stew” Stewart look out from the front of a pirate ship play set at the recently renovated playground at Nicholas Road Park. Comerchero and Stewart are on a Parks, Recreation and Community Services Subcommittee that has been working on replacing older playgrounds with new and creative themed ones.

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Councilmember James “Stew” Stewart hangs off the ropes on the playground’s pirate ship. The ship is one of several pieces of equipment on the playground. The other pieces include an octopus climber and an “accelerator” swing.

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Community donates over $40,000 during inaugural #ValleyGivesDay Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Following the hectic buying days of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, hundreds of local residents came out to the Promenade Temecula Tuesday, Nov. 28, in support of the very first #ValleyGivesDay to start the season of charitable giving.

According to event organizer Ashlee Collins, the community donated over $40,000 in support of the 38 nonprofit organizations who participated in the giving campaign.

Fueled by the power of social media and collaboration, #GivingTuesday – started in 2012 by a local YMCA in New York City – is now a global movement in 98 countries that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy. The movement seeks to inspire the collective generosity of people and businesses – through donations of time, resources and talents – to bring about real change in their communities. This year’s 2017 global campaign raised $274 million.

“We wanted to localize the larger #GivingTuesday movement and give the local community an opportunity to learn about and support nonprofit organizations and charities that serve the communities’ needs and make our region a healthier and more vital place to live,” Collins said. “Everyone has something to give – whether it’s money, talent, time, food or clothing. Our hope is that this event brings awareness and facilitates valuable connections.”

National Merchants Association, Go Local and The Valley News sponsored the inaugural #ValleyGivesDay event that featured live entertainment, food, fun and giving opportunities. Darren Deiss of Strategic Fundraising Solutions provided the Giving-By-Text app free of charge to each participating nonprofit. Promenade Temecula hosted the event.

Each of the nonprofit organizations set up a booth and provided a raffle gift basket valued at a minimum of $200. There was also a raffle for a $1,000 Promenade Temecula gift card. Elite Game Box provided their video game truck. A number of mall food vendors also provided

FREEWAY from page A-1 from the Riverside-San Diego County border to the 215 Junction in Murrieta. That area has been notorious for backups both in the morning and during evening rush hour.

Wineries, shopping centers and entertainment venues in Temecula and nearby cities anchor a strong tourism economy in the region, but Naggar said those places could lose business if people from outside the region find travel times prohibitive.

“We’re worried that it’s only as good as people’s ability to get here and utilize it,” Naggar said.

He said that in the same way traffic may dissuade a tourist from driving to the area, it could prevent the people capable of bringing high-tech and medical jobs to the region from moving there.

“If they come out to this community – your community, our community – and they just fall in love with it, but they find they have to commute to San Diego and it takes an hour and a half, or just around town it takes 40 minutes to go 6 miles, this becomes not such an attractive place to live,” he said.

Some of the ideas suggested for improving the traffic situation included supporting a grassroots effort on the part of citizens, working in concert with local agencies such as the Riverside Transportation Agency and going to Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to plead a case for why traffic issues on the freeway need to be addressed.

Councilmember Rahn stood firmly in favor of a strong public outreach campaign.

“That needs to be something that everybody can get behind,” Rahn said. “That there’s a website where people can sign onto this, where our citizenry actually understands the issue and can get engaged and talk to the right people … That’s really where the value comes in.”

Lake Elsinore Mayor Bob Magee suggested a “nuclear option” which involved reaching out to President Donald Trump.

“Why don’t we look at an executive order?” Magee asked. “Why don’t we think about a state of emergency for our quality of life and our people here? We’re talking about a state of emergency for job creation, about health and environmental impacts and about public safety.”

The group of city leaders is expected to meet again in January, when they will work out the details of becoming a formal task force.

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Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards sang the national anthem to open the event, which featured vocal performances by 9-year-old Eliza, choreographed song and dance routines by the Resonate Elite Vocal Group and the entertaining HyJinx Duo. The Mix 101.3 FM was also at the event.

“It was great exposure for us,” Electra Demos of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley said.

“This is a great opportunity to let the community know who we are and what we do and how they can help.”

Jacob’s House, which provides a short-term home environment for families whose loved ones are sick or injured in local hospitals, received $5,647. Our Nicholas Foundation, which provides autism awareness and support, received $5,245. Rancho Damacitas, which provides family services, received $3,561. Sale Ranch Sanctuary, a farm animal rescue, raised $3,350.

Animal Friends of the Valleys, which provides animal shelter and control services to six local cities, raised $2,765. A private donation of $10,000 raised Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center totals to $12,379. There were also two other $5,000 donations to other organizations.

This is the first time so many charities and nonprofits have been collaboratively involved together.

“The coalition of charities, businesses and local communities can be very powerful,” Jeff Pack of National Merchants Association and Go Local said.

“Even though the event is over,

Broad-based community support for #ValleyGivesDay includes, from left to right, Lisa Wayman of Carrington Construction, Nicole Farnum of Southwest Healthcare System, Ashlee Collins of Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center, Jen Sevilla of Stromsoe Insurance and Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards, all who attended the event at the Promenade Temecula, Nov. 28.

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people can still give through the mobile app all year long,” Deiss said. “Simply text VALLEYGIVES to (951) 900-3545 and select the charity of your choice. Large or small, everything helps.”

Donors are encouraged to share their actions through social media to inspire others, using the hashtag #ValleyGives.

“This was a successful first year,” Collins said. “And we’re looking forward to growing it each year as a signature event for our region. We will get better at reaching out and sharing our messages. Our residents and communities are very generous when they know what the needs are.

Many thanks to all who participated and supported.”

Event organizer Ashlee Collins accepts a sponsorship check from Alisha Wilkins, communications director for National Merchants Association, at the #ValleyGivesDay at the Promenade Temecula, Nov. 28. Courtesy photo

Volunteers from Harrah’s Resort are on hand to help at the first #ValleyGivesDay held at the Promenade Mall. CarMax Murrieta and Great Oak Jr. ROTC also provide volunteers for the event.

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LE Council votes to allow marijuana cultivation, manufacturing Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Lake Elsinore City Council voted to adopt its Cannabis Municipal Code authorizing Manufacturing and Cultivation with accessory uses in specific Manufacturing zones within the city during its regular meeting Nov. 28.

Lake Elsinore Community Development Director Grant Taylor gave a brief presentation to the city on the ordinance which allows for the cultivation, processing and distribution of cannabis in the city.

According to Taylor, the new ordinance goes into effect Dec. 28 with

the city scheduled to begin accepting applications Dec. 29.

“We will be fine tuning the application and review process,” he said.

“We have some all-hands meetings set up and will be ready by Dec. 29.”

Taylor said stand-alone dispensaries will not be allowed under the new ordinance.

“It can only be an accessory use to a conditionally permitted manufacturing or cultivation facility,” he said, adding the rule was only applicable to certain zones that did not include commercial.

Deliveries are allowed, he said, but only as an accessory to the aforementioned manufacturing or cultiva-

The family of Kevin Rodriguez wear matching checkered shoes during a vigil in honor of their son and brother who wore the shoes often, Shane Gibson photo Dec. 3.

tion facilities, not as a standalone.

Taylor said that uses will only be permitted in light industrial districts and only five permits will be issued per district, for 10 permits total, within the city. The cost for the conditional use permit application is $5,601 and a Cannabis Business Permit Fee will be established early in January.

“All this should be ready by the first of January in 2018,” he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Johnson wondered about the permitting fees and asked Taylor if he could further explain them.

“The conditional use permit runs per land, but the cannabis use permit

is individual persons, so you can’t transfer it,” he explained adding they would be ready to accept applications Dec. 29, but wouldn’t be fully ready until Jan. 1, when the state is scheduled to begin issuing permits for recreational cannabis businesses.

The grows, cultivation, manufacturing etc., can only take place indoors, Taylor said.

“The dispensary has to be strictly accessory,” he said.

Councilman Daryl Hickman said he knew nothing of the product, but he heard it had an odor as it grows and was concerned about filtering the exhaust. Taylor said there would be a loop exhaust system

Hundreds gathered Sunday for a candlelight vigil in memory of a 19-year-old man killed in a stabbing at a Temecula Wal-Mart earlier in Alex Groves photo the week.

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she first started attending the church about five months ago and said Rodriguez was the first person to talk to her and make her feel welcomed.

“He made everybody feel like family,” she said. “He was very, very on fire about God’s word.”

Dana Gill, 17, of Oceanside and Noah Carrillo, 16, of Escondido were also among the teens who showed up to remember Rodriguez.

They recalled various cliff jumping adventures they shared with him at locations such as Table Rock in Laguna Beach and said Rodriguez was supportive of their burgeoning passion.

“He was always just willing to help us out, whether it be recording, taking pictures or just hanging out,” Carrillo said.

Christina Solis of Murrieta was in tears as she described Rodriguez, who she said she loved like a son.

“He was amazing,” Solis, whose son Zay was close friends with Rodriguez, said. “He was fun to be around. He was always laughing, he was always happy. He was a loving person, and we’ll miss him.”

Many of those in attendance were wearing checkerboard Vans slip-on shoes, Rodriguez’s favorite kind of shoe, in a show of solidarity.

After people arrived and exchanged hugs and warm greetings, they went into a separate room where a worship service and a candlelight vigil were held.

A screen in the back of the room showed pictures of Rodriguez’s life – his time in high school, his

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and that each license was allowed a maximum of 22,000-square-feet and 99 plants.

Councilman Steve Manos asked about the development fees and how they would work for those who choose to embark in the cannabis business.

“The development fee has got to be negotiated,” Taylor said. “We want to recover costs that are associated with law enforcement, code enforcement infrastructure. This is unchartered waters. We are probably going to run into some mitigation issues that we didn’t foresee and the development agreement will help us to cover this cost.”

outdoor adventures and time spent with girlfriend Jensen Carleton.

Everyone from family members to fairly recent friends shared their memories of the teen, stepping on stage before the group of about 200 people packed into nearly every seat available.

During the ceremony, a family friend read a letter written by Carleton.

“The love we had here on earth was so much more than I could ever ask for,” part of the letter said. “I’m so blessed to know you, to really know you. I was so blessed to fall asleep in your arms and to wake up with you right by my side. I was so blessed to feel all the happiness that you brought me in such a short amount of time.”

The Rev. Matthew Pollock said he had grown extremely fond of the young man in the 10 months that he had gotten to know him.

He said the two would frequently grab lunch, and when he received a call from Carleton Wednesday, he had been hoping that it was a lunch invitation from Rodriguez. Instead, it was terrible news.

“To most of us, Kevin was a cherished and treasured, sincere and genuine, friend – family,” Pollock said. “No doubt, unequivocally, beyond any question, Kevin lived and exemplified a life well-lived.

He lived a life all in. He lived a life fearless. He lived a life, as we say around here, with everything.”

Toward the end of the event, guests lit candles and had a moment of silence in the teen’s memory before an offering was taken up to give to his family.

Rodriguez was killed on the afternoon of Nov. 29 in a dispute outside the Wal-Mart Supercenter at 32225 Temecula Parkway.

Sheriff’s officials have said the dispute started outside the parking lot and continued there. Deputies found Rodriguez with injuries that appeared to be stabbing-related. He died at an area hospital not long after he was found.

Family members told KTLA news that Rodriguez raised his hands up as if to say, “What’s wrong with you?” when the driver of another vehicle almost hit his car and that when he got out of the car to get groceries, the other driver grabbed him by the throat and stabbed him.

The suspect, James Beckham Fortney, 40, was arrested on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter and was booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center.

Fortney’s bail was initially set at $100,000 before being listed at $80,000. He was released the same day as his booking.

Fortney had not been charged in connection with the incident as of press time.

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Lake Elsinore City Council holds first public hearing for election transition Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Lake Elsinore City Council conducted the first of four public hearings regarding the proposed transition from at-large to by district elections Tuesday, Nov. 28.

The goal of the hearing was to receive public comments and input regarding the formation of new voting districts.

The city was forced to consider the move after receiving a letter from the Malibu-based law firm of Shenkman and Hughes in September. In the letter, attorney Kevin Shenkman alleged the city’s current voting system disenfranchises voters of certain minorities and requested the city comply with the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 under the threat of a lawsuit.

Nov. 7, the city adopted a resolution of intent to transition the election system from an at-large to bydistrict system.

Lake Elsinore City Clerk Susan Domen led the public hearing, providing background on the issue.

She said the city council appointed an electoral reform ad hoc committee in 2004, but at the time the city’s population was too small and voter registration was too low for there to be an impact and that the city should revisit the issue after the 2010 census or when the population reached 80,000 or the city reached 80 percent of buildout. Neither recommendation has been met at this time, however, the letter from Shenkman and Hughes has forced the city to revisit the issue.

“To date more than 65 districts and cities have converted,” Domen said. “The ones that have challenged Mr. Shenkman’s claims in court have all lost with the most damaging coming in at $4.5 million.”

Domen said that Lake Elsinore has always had a diverse council representation. Currently the 5-seat council has two Latino members,

one African-American member and two Caucasian members.

Something city attorney Barbara Liebold pointed out in her return correspondence to Shenkman.

“At the outset, your letter is fairly inaccurate,” Liebold wrote.

“Had you conducted any research to familiarize yourself with the City Council beyond the gross generalizations and flawed assumptions, you would have known better.”

According to Liebold’s letter, Lake Elsinore city council has always reflected diversity and Mayor Thomas R. Yarborough, who served the city from 1966 to 1969, was the first African-American mayor in the state.

In the letter, Liebold said that the city believed Shenkman’s allegations were entirely “without merit” and even went so far as to accuse him of moving forward with the threats to line his own pockets. “(We) wonder if your motivations are less to protect the city’s rich Latino population and are more to increase the bounty you collect from municipalities threatened by your same form letter,” Liebold wrote, adding that the city “demand reimbursement for the cost of work generated to support” his letter.

During the meeting, Domen said the proposed timeline showed adoption of the ordinance during the Jan. 23, 2018, city council meeting but at this time, the city is seeking input from its residents and council on the formations of districts.

No one in attendance choose to speak during the public hearing, including council who held no discussion on the item.

District boundary maps will be drawn by a professional demographer in consultation with the City Clerk and City Attorney based on the criteria in the law and public input, something of which has not occurred to date.

The next public hearing in the matter is scheduled for Dec. 12

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Public’s help sought in finding hitand-run driver who severely injured a woman HEMET – Hemet police renewed their request for the public’s help in finding a motorist who struck a pedestrian and never stopped, leaving the woman with life-threatening injuries.

The hit-and-run occurred about 6 p.m., Nov. 18, in front of a residence at 859 Florida Ave., near Tahquitz Avenue, according to Sgt. Dan Reinbolt.

The driver of a tan four-door

sedan hit the victim, identified by family members as 28-year-old Heidie Parker of Bellflower, as she attempted to cross Florida Avenue, Reinbolt said.

It was unclear in which direction the vehicle was traveling.

Parker was left lying in the street and suffering from major injuries, including head trauma.

She was taken to a hospital, where she remains in intensive

care, according Reinbolt.

The victim’s family said she is a child cancer survivor who is again fighting for her life.

The hit-and-run driver’s vehicle likely sustained significant frontend damage, Reinbolt said.

Anyone with information on the crash was urged to contact the Hemet Police Department at (951) 765-2400.

Sen. Jeff Stone and Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez to hold holiday open house in Murrieta MURRIETA – Sen. Jeff Stone, R-Riverside County and Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, will host a holiday open house Thursday, Dec. 14.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Murrieta Spectrum, located at 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 105, in Murrieta.

Stone and Melendez and their district staff will be joined by business and community leaders. The event will offer the opportunity for casual conversation and also help those attending to learn more about the services both legislators can provide to their constituents.

Local restaurants and businesses will be providing decorations and

light refreshments.

Donations of a new child’s toy or new socks to help the homeless in the area are requested. However, donations are not required for entry to the event.

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HS Boys’ Basketball: Rancho Christian, Great Oak win Battle Zone Championships JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The high school basketball season is here and the prestigious Battle Zone Tournament, which took place last week at Centennial High School, drew teams in from all around the area. Great Oak, Rancho Christian and Temescal Canyon all represented the valley in this preseason premier tournament and the Eagles and the Wolfpack both made some noise in their quest for being the best boys basketball team around this season. Rancho Christian took down Etiwanda to win the Open Division Championship and Great Oak defeated Mission Hills en route to their Invitational Championship win.

For the Eagles, the Mobley brothers are back and Isaiah and Evan combined to score 48 points, helping Rancho Christian (6-0) roll to a 78-54 victory in the championship of Centennial’s Battle Zone Tournament. Isaiah, a 6-foot-9 junior, was selected the Most Valuable Player of the tournament and had 30 points and 10 rebounds in the final game. Evan, a 6-foot10 sophomore, finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Also for the Eagles, Isaiah Knox scored nine points and Luke Turner and Jordan Montgomery each added seven points for the Eagles (6-0).

Toby Okwuokei had 15 points off the bench to lead Etiwanda (4-1).

So far this season Rancho Christian has victories over Chino Hills, Etiwanda, Rancho Verde, Foothills Christian and Capital Christian, all

Head Coach, Ray Barefield, holds the Battle Zone Championship trophy after Rancho Christian beat Etiwanda High School Saturday, Dec. 2.

teams that started the season with top rankings in the state, which should boost Coach Ray Barefield’s Eagles up quite a few spots. Though the fight for the playoffs could see some theatrics this season as the CIF Southern Section’s Open Division playoff teams are likely going to be trimmed from a 16team field to an 8 team field, Rancho Christian looks to be one of those teams.

The Eagles will take a break and return to action before Christmas at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. Rancho Christian then will participate in the Damien Holiday Classic at the end of the month. The Eagles also have showcase games later in the season against Centennial, JSerra and San Diego Mater Dei Catholic.

Great Oak also got off to great start for the 2017-18 season as they won the Battle Zone Invitational Tournament Championship Saturday, Dec. 2. The Wolfpack began the tournament with a loss to Orange Lutheran 71–57, but turned things around to beat Temescal Canyon 61–58 in the second round.

After they defeated Serrano in the quarterfinals 86-57 Thursday, Nov. 30, it would be San Bernardino’s turn to fall to Great Oak, 72-60, in the semifinals. In the Invitational Division Championship game, the Wolfpack ended the tournament with a 52-50 nail biting win over a tough Mission Bay team. Great Oak will be playing in the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament which takes place this week through Saturday, Dec. 9.

Rancho Christian won the prestigious Battle Zone Tournament Saturday, Dec. 2, at Centennial High School with a 78-54 win over Etiwanda in the Open Division.

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Rancho Christian’s Isaiah Mobley was selected the Most Valuable Player of the Battle Zone tournament.

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Temecula Rancho Christian’s Isaiah Mobley blocks a driving shot attempt by Chino Hills’ Andre Ball Friday in the Battle Zone tournament at Corona Centennial. Rancho Christian won.

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Evan Mobley (4) blocks out Krystian Wilson (21) of Chino Hills during the Battle Zone tournament.

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The Great Oak Wolfpack won the Invitational Division of the Battle Zone Tournament held at Centennial High School.

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HS Girls’ Basketball: Pena, Navarro carry Lady Golden Bears through SoCal Classic

The Temecula Valley girls’ basketball team won last weekend’s SoCal Classic Courtesy photos Tournament with a victory over Arrowhead Christian.

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The Temecula Valley girls’ basketball team jumped out to a great start this season by winning the SoCal Classic Tournament over this past weekend. After falling 42-40 to Perris High School in the final

Temecula Valley junior, Anastasia Navarro, led all scorers and was named to the All-Tournament team for the SoCal Classic.

seconds of a great game, the Lady Golden Bears came back to win three straight games came to capture the tournament championship.

Temecula Valley (3-1) was victorious over Mesa Grande Academy, 49–41, in the second game of the tournament, then it was Temecula Prep that fell to the Lady Golden

Bears attack, 68-12, and in the Championship game Temecula Valley took out the Arrowhead Christian Lady Eagles, 47-26. Lady Golden Bear players, Senior Bella Pena and junior Anastasia Navarro, were both selected to the All-Tournament Team. Navarro led all scorers with 48 points over the

Bella Pena was named to the SoCal Classic All-Tournament team for Temecula Valley.

course of the tournament.

The Lady Golden Bears have their home opener this week in a game the programs are dubbing as the “Battle of the Block” as Temecula Valley will play host to neighboring Linfield Christian (1-3).

HS Girls’ Basketball: Lady Broncos top Rialto in Tip-Off Classic

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The Vista Murrieta Lady Broncos are off and running this season with some conviction, especially after taking home the championship trophy of their Bronco Tip-Off Classic Saturday, Dec. 2. With wins over Tahquitz (72-24), Rancho Verde (83-60), Elsinore (69-15) and Rialto (65-19) the Lady Broncos hope to find the momentum to get back in the saddle as the outright Southwestern League Champions again this year.

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Faith F-I-G-H-T the Spiritual Fight, Part Three “G”od’s Living Word Zac Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

So far we’ve learned that to FI-G-H-T the spiritual fight we need to first and foremost have faith in Jesus Christ, accompanied by intentional prayer.

Our next weapon of choice is God’s living word.

Without a doubt, the Bible is the most significant piece of literature in the history of the world. No other book has faced more persecution, hatred or love than the Bible.

With an estimated 6 billion cop-

ies printed globally, it has been supernaturally preserved over the centuries. Time and time again archeology has proven the Bible to be one hundred percent accurate through the finding of entire civilizations, temples and accounts of historical figures. The wealth of information supporting the truth of the Bible is astounding.

Yet it’s not just a book. It is the very living, breathing word of God. According to Hebrews 4:12, “The word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

It is God’s sword in our hands and in our heart that prepares and

equips us for God’s good purpose.

It equips us to fight the spiritual fight.

“All Scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

It is so powerful, in fact, that Jesus himself spoke God’s living word during his spiritual fight against Satan in Matthew 4 and won the victory with the words, “it is written.”

So if history proves it to be true and reliable, God uses it to equip us for every good work and Jesus

quoted it during his spiritual fight, then why don’t we know it?

To neglect God’s living word is equivalent to going into battle without a weapon. Only a fool would do that.

The bottom line is that if you want to win, you must know God’s living word.

Check in soon for the “H” in F-I-G-H-T, Pastor Zac Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor at Fusion Christian Church located in Temecula. He can be contacted at (951) 676-8511. For more information, visit www.myfusionchurch.com.

Defeat confusion with faith Lynn Donovan SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 A great spirit of confusion has come upon the land. Its assignment is division, worry and paralysis. I can see minds spinning, whirring away and calculating every possible outcome to overwhelming circumstances. This confusion spawns indecision, which holds

minds and lives captive. The perpetual, ever-spinning, circle of this prison appears endless, unbearable oppression.

But I hear the Lord.

He comes in like a flood against this spinning, black, whirlwind with His standard raised high.

Silence. Peace. He speaks.

The demons tremble. Calm is released. Broken are the chains of paralysis. Shattered are the teeth of addiction. Maimed and motionless are the spirits of death, mental illness and hopelessness.

The Father’s love has arrived.

His Son, Jesus, has paid the price.

Freedom, restoration and a sound mind ride in with him on a white

horse, and the land, our homes, our minds and our lives are rescued.

Peace, joy and righteousness have come. The Kingdom has come.

At last, Hallelujah!

“So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.”

Isaiah 59:19 Jesus, I receive your peace today. I choose to walk in perfect love that cast out all fear. You are my strength. You are my peace and confusion is shattered in your name. I will bless myself with your peace and others that I encounter

in my day. Let me be a blessing of peace to my family, my home, my church and my community. I pray that you are magnified by the peace I bear. In your powerful name, Jesus, amen.

Lynn Donovan is an award-winning author, speaker and ministry director. She writes and speaks on a variety of topics. She has written several books and magazine articles and has been a guest at Focus on The Family, Family Life Today and the 700 Club. Her delight is leading people to hear God’s voice and to thrive in faith. Find Lynn Donovan at www.lynndonovan.org.

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Pets of the Week Animal Friends of the Valleys

Hi, my name is Princess. I am a 1-year-old husky and a very active young lady. I am good with children and other dogs I enjoy going for long walks and playing with my toys. I am still in puppy mode so I need help learning right from wrong. I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 373221

Hi, my name is Miko. I am a 10-yearold domestic short hair cat and have lots of spunk. I enjoy sunbathing by the window and playing with my toys.

I am litter-box trained and know how to use a scratching post. I am good with children and other cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home. I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 296681

SPECIALS: All cats/kittens, pit bulls, and Chihuahuas adoptions are $5.00 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional). NOTE: Dog & cat adoption fees include microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excludes rabies), and a free vet check.

Website: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com Address: 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 • Phone: (951) 674-0618 Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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My name is Lola. I am a 2-year-old, yellow Labrador Retriever. I have been an outdoor dog and haven’t had much training, but I am eager to learn. I like to play ball, love the water am friendly and have no experience with other dogs so am not sure how I feel about them. I am looking for a loving home.

My name is Tripp. I am a 2-year-old Shepherd Rottweiler mix and very handsome boy. I am good with other dogs and would love a nice home with a yard. I am up-to-date on my shots and am looking for a loving home. I am all ready to go home with you!

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My name is Gracie. I am a beautiful, 1-year-old domestic short hair mix and such a gorgeous girl! I came to the shelter with my litter of kittens who have all been adopted. I am spayed, up-to-date on my shots, good with other kitties and litterbox trained. I would love a home for the holidays!

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Sports HS Volleyball: 2017 All Southwestern All-League Team selected

Vista Murrieta’s Lexi Hadrych (4) was named as the MVP of the Southwestern League for girls’ volleyball.

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Temecula Valley’s Madison Endsley (20) was named as a selection for the All-Southwestern League First Team.

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The 2017 All Southwestern AllLeague Team has been selected and Lexi Hadrych of Vista Murrieta has been named the league’s Most Valuable Player. Hadrych (390 kills, 39 aces, 31 blocks and 191 digs) helped lead the Lady Broncos to a second place finish behind Temecula Valley this season.

Teammates Paige Johnstone (11) and Marley Nunley (11) were also selected to the First Team AllSouthwestern League.

The back-to-back Southwestern League Champion Temecula Valley Lady Golden Bears had three players named as First Team All-league players as Madison Endsley, Peyton McBride and Jordan Amoy all represented for the program.

Great Oak’s Delaynie Maple was named as a selection for the AllSouthwestern League First Team. Time Stood Still Photography

The full list of First Team players includes: Lexi Hadrych - Vista Murrieta - MVP Madison Endsley - Temecula Valley Peyton McBride - Temecula Valley Jordan Amoy - Temecula Valley Paige Johnstone - Vista Murrieta Marley Nunley - Vista Murrieta Delaynie Maple - Great Oak Madi Allen - Great Oak Rebecca Rendahl - Murrieta Valley ​Kaili​ ​Downs​ ​-​ ​Chaparral Kali Uhl - Murrieta Mesa

Second Team All-SWL Summer Ellis - Great Oak Aubrea Bandfield - Great Oak Kiara Schmidt - Murrieta Mesa Savanah Esteban - Murrieta Mesa Tiffani Pederson Henry - Vista Murrieta Jayde Harris - Vista Murrieta Victoria Bailey - Murrieta Valley Anna Holman - Murrieta Valley Carly Shreenan - Temecula Valley Jasmine West - Temecula Valley Kenzie​​Guimont​​-​​Chaparral Hailey Carter - Chaparral

‘Naughty vs. Nice’ Roller Derby comes to town; Wine Town Rollers invite all to be jolly the Winchester Rivals, Margarita Hot Sprints, the Hit Bosses and two travel teams, the Grapes of Wrath and the Whine Makers.

In addition to these teams, WTR also has a 16-week Raisinette training program for new skaters learning

skating skills and the game of roller derby, as well as a junior league for boys and girls ages 7-17, the Juice Box Crushers. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining our league, email recruiting@winetownrollers. com for more information on becom-

ing a skater with Wine Town, joining our official’s crew, “The Law,” or becoming one of the integral volunteers that help keep this group running.

For additional information or details, please visit winetownrollers.com or facebook.com/WineTownRollers.

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The Wine Town Rollers Whine Makers will be hosting a ‘Naughty vs.

Nice’ roller derby bout Saturday, Dec. 9, against the Resurrection Roller girls at 6 p.m.

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Temecula Valley’s first roller derby league, will be hosting a ‘Naughty vs. Nice’ roller derby bout Saturday, Dec. 9 at Margarita Community Park in Temecula (29119 Margarita Road, Temecula, 92591).

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with WTR’s Whine Makers battling against the Resurrection Roller girls at 6 p.m. and the title bout featuring Team Naughty taking on Team Nice begins at 7:30 p.m. Entry is free, however donations can be made to the league

in-person or online via PayPal. Please bring your favorite folding chair and snacks and you can pick a spot next to the track. Fans are encouraged to show their derby and holiday spirit by dressing in red to support Team Naughty or green to support Team Nice, and join in on an exciting night supporting local roller derby.

WTR is devoted to the hard-hitting world of women’s flat-track roller derby and is a full member league of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The league is currently comprised of three home teams,

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Alzheimer’s inside and out Kim Harris KHARRIS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

ones such as spouses, children and grandchildren.

In this two week, in-depth look at Alzheimer’s disease, “From the Inside Out,” readers can learn what it is like to be a caregiver, hear about the disease and what can be done from one doctor’s point of view and most poignantly, hear from a patient suffering from this crippling disease.

According to Dr. Terry Rondberg with OMEGA Brain Health & Nu-

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease. It affects all patients in different ways as it runs its course.

Some notice subtle changes at first, but ultimately, Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia, steals everything from those affected, including countless memories of days gone by to even the ability to identify loved

trition, Alzheimer’s disease is currently estimated to be at epidemic proportions, with over 5.4 million Americans affected.

It is believed that one out of every eight people aged 65 and above are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

By 2030 that number is forecast to increase to one in every five, and its resulting impact extends to millions of families and children of those living with the disease.

In the first installment of this two-part series, readers will learn what it is like to be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s and how it has affected his life and that of his wife. In the Dec. 15 edition of Valley News, readers will hear from the patient herself and learn about Dr. Rondberg’s suggestions to help slow and in some cases even beat the progression of this devastating disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association refers to the disease as a public health crisis and says knowledge of the disease is the best way to intervene and improve the quality of life for those with the disease and their caregivers. Read on to learn more about the disease and what you can do to stop or at the very least, slow down its progression in yourself or someone you love.

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The proof came in October 2016, which is when she had a cognitive episode that led to a two-day stint in Temecula Valley Hospital. I was blindsided by the episode, which manifested itself in various ways and baffled the EMTs. Margaret’s formal diagnosis came in early 2017 from her neurology team. That thrust us into a fast-growing group. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America estimates that 5.1 million people in our country have the disorder. Some estimates predict that figure could triple by the middle of this century.

Alzheimer’s exists in a spectrum of brain disorders that science is slowly starting to unravel.

Alzheimer’s has become the fourth-largest killer in the U.S., and it is the only one of those four still on the rise. The cost to care for America’s Alzheimer’s patients totals more than $200 billion a year.

There is no cure, and scientists still have not found a drug that uniformly slows the imperceptible erosions.

Learning about the disease has immersed me in the mind-boggling world of neurology, emergency services, care-giving, support groups

I am 64 years old and my wife, Margaret, has Alzheimer’s. Many others close to me, including my now 96-year-old stepmother, have lived or died with the disease.

I liken the role of caregiver, a task my father shouldered prior to his death, to that of riding a roller coaster.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive disease that erodes the patient’s memory, ability to reason, communicate and tackle many or all the challenges of day-to-day life.

Margaret and I can trace our adventure in Alzheimer’s back about five years. It was then that I began wondering aloud whether she was becoming forgetful, hard of hearing or was simply tuning me out.

She said a doctor had, at some point, assured her that her memory was fine. But she later surprised me one day by coming home with a hearing aid that an audiologist had sold to her. It turned out that her hearing is fine, but her memory and many cognitive functions were failing.

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and well-meaning acquaintances, friends and fellow church members.

The prospects can be grim, as the books detail the telltale stages of the disease and the twists and turns that it can take. Yet Margaret points out the positive aspects to the friends and acquaintances we encounter. Unlike cancer, she notes, Alzheimer’s mercifully does not grip the patient in perpetual pain and heartache.

We have kept a tight hold on our faith. The good Lord has blessed us with miracle upon miracle as our circle of helpers and advisors has grown. Paramedics and police have been patient and caring when we’ve had to call on them time after time.

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We have embraced many of the strategies that can be used to combat the disease’s progression. Margaret and I are battling to keep every neuron connected.

And, lately, we have found hope.

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Two of them – a social worker and a speech / memory therapist – were briefly assigned to us through a home health agency.

The social worker, Isaac Ford Jr., recommended that I disregard the disease timelines that are spelled out in the books. There are no textbook cases, he stressed. Each case is different and everyone is unique.

“Institution should be a last resort,” he said. “Now is the time to live life to the fullest until the music stops.”

Kathleen MacNeil, who incorporates music in her speech and memory care specialty, offered us similar encouragement. She knows of several Alzheimer’s patients who have maintained an even keel for a decade or more.

“My job is to give you tools,” she said recently. “You’re doing a lot of neat things that will help you. You’re your own therapist.”

The last ray of hope came from a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The piece gave splashes of “Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” by Dr. Gayatri Devi, director of Park

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Avenue Neurology in New York.

Dr. Devi, who wrote the book as well as the newspaper piece, explains that many people wrongly view Alzheimer’s as “a one-way street to inexorable decline.” That image frequently bubbles to mind because people think of the severe cases, patients in advanced stages who may be mute or unable to communicate.

Dr. Devi views the disease as a disorder with a wide range of symptoms and responses to treatment and prognoses. Families, and even physicians, often make decisions based on fear rather than facts, the doctor wrote.

“Confused and unsure about what to expect, patients often lose confidence and begin to doubt their abilities, withdrawing into themselves. In permitting this to happen, we are doing our loved ones and society a disservice, depriving those who suffer from the disease years of pleasure, purpose and fulfillment.”

John Lennon once said: “Where there is life there is hope.” Margaret and I have both, and we pray you can draw from the same well of hope and faith when challenges surface in your life.

Lung cancer screening awareness spread by American Lung Association SACRAMENTO – Lung cancer is California’s leading cause of cancer deaths, and every year nearly 17,000 Californians are diagnosed with the disease, more than any other state. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association’s Lung Force initiative is highlighting the availability of a new lifesaving tool: lung cancer screening.

One reason why lung cancer is so deadly is because by the time a person shows symptoms, it may already have spread and become more difficult to treat. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan is a powerful tool to diagnose lung cancer in individuals who are at high risk at an early stage, when it is much more likely to be curable.

An estimated 9 million Americans are considered at high risk for lung cancer, and if only half of those at high risk were screened, more than 15,000 could be saved.

Despite this lifesaving opportunity, fewer than 5 percent of high-risk Americans have been screened for lung cancer.

“The toll lung cancer takes on our families, friends and neighbors in California and across the nation is truly devastating,” Olivia DiazLapham, executive vice president for the American Lung Association in California, said. “With the availability of lung cancer screening, we have the opportunity to find the disease earlier and save lives.

However, to make this lifesaving opportunity a reality, we must do more to raise awareness of both lung cancer and screening.”

According to the American Lung Association’s Lung Force initiative, there are four things everyone should know about lung cancer screening.

First, a low-dose CT scan is the only tool that reduces the lung cancer mortality rate for those at high risk. Low-dose CT scan is a special kind of X-ray that takes many pictures as a person lies on a table that slides in and out of the machine. A computer combines these pictures into a detailed picture of the body.

It is painless and quick.

Next, screening is not recommended for everyone. Screening is recommended for those considered at high risk for the disease. To learn more about lung cancer risks, take the lung cancer screening eligibility quiz at www.SavedByTheScan. org or speak to a doctor.

However, awareness of lung cancer screening is critically low. Despite the lifesaving potential of screening, 84 percent of those who qualify are unfamiliar with the low-dose CT scan, according to the American Lung Association’s fourth annual Lung Health Barometer. To raise awareness about lung cancer screening, the American Lung Association’s Lung Force initiative has partnered with the Ad Council to launch the “Saved By The Scan” public awareness campaign, urging everyone to learn more about lung cancer screening.

Lastly, screening is covered by most health care plans. Lung cancer screening is now covered

by Medicare and most health care plans for those considered at high risk. However, according to the Lung Health Barometer, only 15 percent of those who qualify for screening are aware that it is covered by Medicare and most health care plans at no cost.

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Students named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence LA MIRADA – Biola University named approximately 1,500 students to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and those whose cumulative GPA is at least a 3.20.

The following local residents received the award.

Hali Oakes of Canyon Lake was named to the dean’s list.

For Murrieta, Zachary Brisson,

Angelica Cuerpo, Jaclyn Fujii, Julie Ghironzi, Mikayla Greens and Aimee Sanchez were named to the dean’s list.

Ian Wanamaker of Sun City earned dean’s list recognition.

For Temecula, Logan Bac, Amanda Beshay, Caitie Donovan, Victoria Dunbar, Monica McGannon, Kelcey Parker, Kelsey Post, Madison Seyfarth, Olivia Velazquez and Moriah Wilson were named to the dean’s list.

Margaret Langworthy, Megan

Scharpen and Joshua Shirey of Wildomar were recognized on the dean’s list, along with McKenzie McDermott of Winchester.

“Inclusion on the Biola dean’s list is an indication that this student is performing exceptionally well in a rigorous academic program,” Patricia Pike, vice provost for academic administration, said. “Our dean’s list students are bright, motivated, engaged, competent and personable. They are already demonstrating the characteristics

of success that results from applied intelligence and that will support future endeavors in society, community, career and family life.”

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Taylor Griffith helps win College Fed Challenge with University of Wisconsin-Whitewater team WHITEWATER, Wis. – Taylor Griffith from Lake Elsinore, majoring in economics and mathematics, has contributed to a first-ever win by the University of WisconsinWhitewater economics team, Nov. 13, at the College Fed Challenge competition in Chicago.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater edged out Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and Marquette University to earn first place and the right to advance

to the national level. They faced off against Harvard University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Pace University before the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, Dec. 1.

The College Fed Challenge is an academic competition designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom. Teams analyze economic and financial conditions and determine how they may impact monetary policy.

As captain and a presenting team member, Griffith’s leadership and contributions were vital to the team’s success. This was Griffith’s fourth year competing and her third year as team captain.

“The students have to be informed of economic conditions right up to the day of the competition,” economics professor Yamin Ahmad said.

“They use indicators like consumer confidence, inflation, unemployment and gross domestic product

to determine how different sectors are performing and how the Federal Reserve might react.”

The regional event was the culmination of more than six months of preparation and practice. The challenge helps build students’ macroeconomic knowledge, as well as teamwork, critical thinking and public speaking skills.

For more than 140 years, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has provided students with the education and

training to begin their careers with a solid foundation behind them. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to the development of the individual, the growth of personal and professional integrity and respect for diversity and global perspectives.

These growth markers are met by providing academic and co-curricular programs that emphasize the pursuit of knowledge and understanding and a commitment to service within a safe and secure environment.

STEM and the FBI, recruiting the best and the brightest Human Resources Division created two years ago to specifically recruit individuals with cyber skills.

But he pointed out that “employees with STEM backgrounds are required across the entire gamut of FBI programs.” And Courtesy photo that applies not just for special agents, but also WASHINGTON D.C. – The analysts, engineers, and a variety of acronym STEM (science, technol- scientists and other professionals ogy, engineering and mathemat- who help solve crimes through the ics) describes a range of academic analysis of DNA, fingerprints, trace disciplines that have become more evidence and other cutting-edge important than ever to the FBI’s methods. mission of protecting the American “With regard to the cyber realm,” public.

Lefevre said, “the FBI has computer “The country’s enemies, be they scientists, computer engineers, IT terrorists, computer hackers, spies specialists, digital forensic examor financial fraudsters, are exploit- iners, electronics engineers, elecing the newest technologies at tronics technicians, and computer every turn,” said Special Agent analysis and response teams.” He Avatar Lefevre. “If the FBI doesn’t added, “We are also moving heavily recruit and train the best qualified into data analytics. We have needs people in the STEM fields, our for data analysts and data scientists. adversaries will undoubtedly gain Those are just a few of the positions an advantage.” specific to the cyber field.”

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highly skilled STEM employees, Lefevre noted, and private companies often pay more than one can make as a public servant. But salary is not the only thing to consider when contemplating a career.

“We sell the mission, and our employees interact with the communities they serve,” Lefevre said.

“At the FBI, if you have a computer science or engineering degree or some other technical background, you are going to do things you would not likely do anywhere else.

Using your technical skills,” he explained, “you are going to see the direct effect of your work. You are going to see people’s lives saved.

You are going to see money being returned to victims of fraud. You are going to see the mitigation of terror attacks. And you are going to know that you played a vital part in all of that because of the skills you brought to the table.”

Recruiting individuals with STEM training is a top priority for the FBI, and Bureau personnel regularly visit colleges across the country to talk with prospective job candidates. “We are now also working at the high school level doing the same thing,” Lefevre said, “to let kids know at an earlier age that the FBI is here and we are doing a lot of cool things they might not know about. We want to put the FBI on their radar.”

Reaching out to a younger audience is important. “If you think the FBI is something you might like to do in the future, now is the time to start planning,” Lefevre said.

Because of the Bureau’s exacting security clearance process,” he explained, “young people have to be aware that their actions now will have a bearing on their ability to gain government employment later.”

“We are the FBI. We are the ones expected to stop the next potential terror attack,” he said. “We have high standards, and we are going to make sure that you are the best person for this organization before we give you that job offer.”

On the other hand, he added, some would-be job candidates rule themselves out before ever applying. “My experience is that some folks think they are not competitive enough,” he said. “My recommendation to them would be to apply— you have no idea until you apply.”

For more information about STEM opportunities and career paths at the FBI, visit fbijobs.gov/

career-paths/stem. To see specific available positions, visit the FBI’s job website, fbijobs.gov.

Mt. San Jacinto College puts on its first pop-up food pantry event to help students hoping to be part of the initiative to lessen the gap of food insecurity by offering food distribution at least once a month or more to help for our MSJC students,” Dolores Smith, dean of student services, said.

Smith understands the complexity of feeding populations and is part of the MSJC “Food for Thought” task force, which includes several MSJC departments and community partners. Current task force members are Dean of Student Services Dolores Smith, Administrative Associate III Paula Moua, Director of Student Life and Development Maya Cardenas, Director of Student Mt. San Jacinto College couple, Caesar and Equity Pamela Wright Lizette Ortiz, hold their two children after and CalWorks Direcreceiving groceries during the MSJC Pop-up tor Lisa Campbell.

Food Pantry event at the San Jacinto campus.

The Pop-up Food Courtesy photo Pantry event helps, SAN JACINTO – More than 80 Smith said, but the taskforce is bags of groceries were gone in less interested in some long-term soluthan 30 minutes during Mt. San tions. Smith gave insight about Jacinto College’s first Pop-up Food “Food For Thought,” pursuant to Pantry event, Nov. 21.

Senate Bill 85, Section 66027.8 MSJC students and employees (c) along with support from the handed out groceries and informa- California Community College tional resources to help families Chancellor’s Office to help tackle during the 2017 holiday season. food security issues on community MSJC students, Lizette and college campuses. She said this Caesar Ortiz of Banning with their initiative along with community two children, received bags of partnerships will help establish groceries. permanent food pantries on MSJC “It’s definitely going to help” campuses.

Caesar Ortiz said, as the couple Smith said MSJC hopes to have a expressed how the food pantry is pop-up food pantry at the Menifee necessary and appreciated.

Valley Campus and San Jacinto “Current research shows that Campus in December. one of five students sit in their For more information, contact classrooms hungry, and we are Paula Moua at pmoua@msjc.edu.

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Southwest California Legislative Council releases annual ‘Legislative Report Card’ TEMECULA – The Southwest California Legislative Council has just released its 12th annual Legislative Report Card, reflecting the degree to which local representatives in the California Legislature voted in accord on bills that would impact the local business community. The year 2017 was the first of a two-year session in Sacramento that saw an increase in bills aimed at increasing both the time and cost of regulatory compliance for California businesses. An equally busy year is expected in 2018.

Some 2,980 bills, constitutionals amendments, joint resolutions and other measures were introduced this year, of which 977 survived the legislative process to land on the governor’s desk. The council reviewed and adopted positions on a record 104 bills this session, up from 84 last year. This year, SWCLC was able to “support” 40

bills while “opposing” 64 bills. Of those 104, 28 bills made it all the way through the process; seven of which were “supported” and 21 were “opposed.” Fifty-eight bills died in committee, while the rest were amended beyond recognition and dropped from consideration.

It is unrealistic to expect the legislators to vote in accord with the council on every issue, the council said, because sometimes the vote reflects the fact that the legislators have other constituencies with equally compelling but opposing arguments on an issue. This dissonance was apparent during the 2017 session with Senate Bill 649, written by Sen. Ben Hueso, D-San Diego. The measure was to expand the ability and to reduce the cost of telecommunication companies to employ ‘small cell’ Wi-Fi technology on local utility poles.

The council adopted an “oppose”

position, yet the bill was supported by all of the legislators across party lines only to have the matter vetoed by the governor. Similarly Senate Bill 485, written by Sen. Patrick O’Donnell, D-Long Beach, was a bill mandating that pet stores only sell dogs, cats or rabbits from shelters. The council “opposed” the bill, but none of the legislators voted against the bill. It was signed by the governor.

Once again most Southwest California legislators scored well, but not all. Southwest Riverside County tends to elect more business-friendly, fiscally conservative legislators who reflect the needs of their constituency. The SWCLC focused on a broad spectrum of issues in keeping with the group’s strategic initiatives of budget and tax reform, job creation and retention, infrastructure and the environment and health care. Within that frame-

work, the SWCLC weighed in on transportation and housing issues, reducing or eliminating tax and regulatory burdens, onerous environmental legislation and minimum wage and health care reform.

Assigned as a percentage of time, the legislators voted in accord with the council; Stone voted with the council 89 percent; Sen. Mike Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, voted 92 percent of the time with the council and Sen. Richard Roth, D-Riverside, voted 37 percent of the time with the council. Melendez voted with the council 96 percent of the time; Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Escondido voted with the council 81 percent of the time; Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside, voted 37 percent of the time with the council and Assemblymember Jose Medina, D-Riverside, voted with the council 25 percent of the time.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law all seven bills that were supported by the council and vetoed another seven bill that were opposed, but he also signed another 14 bills that were opposed by the council for a score of 50 percent. For full details of the vote record, visit www.

SWCLC.biz.

The Southwest California Legislative Council is an advocacy coalition of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore Valley, Wildomar, Menifee Valley and Perris Valley Chambers of Commerce. The council meets the third Monday of each month at 26529 Jefferson Avenue, in Murrieta. Council meetings are open to all chamber of commerce members. The Southwest California Legislative Council considers it a privilege to advocate on behalf of business interests in southwest Riverside County.

Canceling credit cards: Does it help or hurt credit?

Consumers should exercise due diligence before closing a credit card account.

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TEMECULA – Credit cards offer many advantages, including providing a measure of insurance when making purchases and enabling an individual to develop a healthy credit score through prompt payment of balances. According to a 2016 Gallup report, about three out of four adults in the United States have at least one credit card; many people have two or three.

While there is no magic figure for how many credit cards is the “right” number to have, those shiny plastic cards can have a significant impact on consumers’ financial well-being.

People looking to rein in spending or consolidate may make the decision to close cards, but not without

wondering if closing accounts is beneficial or detrimental to their financial reputations.

The experts at Credit Karma said that there is a common belief that closing a credit card account will always negatively impact a credit rating. But that isn’t always the case.

Getting the facts about when it can be advantageous to close accounts or to keep them open can help consumers maintain strong financial reputations.

Consider the utilization ratio.

Financial gurus at Bankrate.com said that closing credit cards can affect the percentage of consumers’ available credit, which may

affect their credit ratings. Closing a particularly high-limit card will increase the percentage of used available credit when spread out across the remaining cards, also known as the utilization ratio. A higher percentage of used available credit can negatively affect credit scores. Consumers who currently carry high credit card balances may be smart to keep existing lines of credit open or request increases on the credit limits of accounts they intend to keep before closing some current accounts.

Look into the annual fees.

It can be wise to close credit cards with high annual fees if the benefits of the cards are no longer proportionate to the amount spent on the fees. If cards are being held only for perks, it may be possible to find a different card that does not charge an annual fee.

The age of the credit history plays a part in the decision to close an account.

Discover said that if a consumer must close a credit card account, they should avoid closing the old-

est one. The longer an account has been open, the better it is for a credit score because it establishes a long credit history. According to FICO, the length of consumers’ credit histories account for 15 percent of their credit scores.

Card companies can work with fraud or theft issues.

In the event a card is stolen or used fraudulently, consumers may opt to close the account so no other purchases can be made. However, creditors also work around this difficulty by keeping accounts open and simply issuing a new card number.

If the decision is made to close a credit card, do not do so while there is an available balance; all balances should be paid off before an account is closed. It’s also unwise to close a credit card simply to remove poor payment history from one’s record.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, negative data such as late payments remain on a report for up to seven years after the account is closed.

Closing a credit card account has its advantages and disadvantages.

Consumers should investigate the risks before closing a given account.

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Women’s pay still lags

Female workers still earn on average $.80 to every $1 that a man earns.

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TEMECULA – Fans of the CBS hit television show “The Big Bang Theory” may have learned that, in 2014, the five original cast members renegotiated their salaries to earn $1 million per episode. The original cast – largely male – includes Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Kaley Cuoco.

Two actresses later joined the show, becoming mainstays of the comedy.

However, newcomers Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch haven’t earned nearly as much as their costars for years. Recently, the original actors agreed to a pay cut so that Bialik and Rauch could earn more.

Unfortunately, the scenario that played out with “The Big Bang Theory” cast is not an anomaly.

Whether in Hollywood or elsewhere, many women still earn less than their male counterparts.

Although the gender pay gap has been getting steadily smaller, women still earn roughly $.80 to every $1 earned by men in both the United States and Canada, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Statistics Canada, respectively. Women’s Policy Research said that, if current trends continue, females will not match males in pay until 2059.

Race and age also play a role in the disparity in pay between males and females, with Asian-American women earning around 90 percent of what white men do, and Hispanic or Latina women earning about 54 percent of what white men earn, according to a 2016 report from The

American Association of University Women.

The biggest wage gap by industry in the United States is in the financial and insurance sector. Even though women account for more than half of all employees in these industries, the BLS in 2015 reported that they earn only about $.60 for every $1 men earn. The industry closest to salary parity is construction, where the difference in pay is a few cents.

Some states are closing the gap faster than others. The AAUW policy analysts found that the states with the smallest gaps are New York, California and Florida. Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama and Utah are states with substantial gaps.

The news is similar in Canada.

Updated figures, compiled from Statistics Canada data, show the pay gap exists in every province and in every major occupational group. Furthermore, the disparity in annual earnings between men and women has barely moved over the last 20 years, even as education levels among women have surpassed those of men.

Careers based in science, technology, engineering and math remain the best avenue for women to reach near-parity in pay, as science-backed careers seem to offer the closest in comparable pay, according to the BLS. Although the gender pay gap is closing slowly, society still has a way to go before women are earning as much as their male counterparts.

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Thousands flock to Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore for Winterfest

Ivy Teresa Sota, 10 months, smiles for the camera while sitting on Santa’s lap during Winterfest held in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore, Saturday, Dec. 2.

West Valley Wolverines Cheer make their way down the parade route during Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2. West Valley Wolverines is a new youth football and cheerleading organization formed to allow children to play football with their age group.

Mireya Valoe, 5, Joseph Jimeniz, seven months, and Lizbet Valoe enjoy Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2.

Mildred DeLeon, 8, enjoys some cotton candy at Lake Elsinore Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2.

Three-year-old Weston Mann enjoys Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest, from a high vantage point on his father Justin’s shoulders.

Alexis Ferloe from Ballet Forklorico performs during Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2.

Three-year-old Ivy Atwood, along with her father Phillip, enjoys the sights and sounds of Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest. The event was held along the street and in City Park in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore.

Terra Cotta Middle School Mustangs’ eighth-grade trumpet player David Aureoles performs while marching in Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2.

Santa Claus waves to the crowd from his spot in the gazebo in City Park in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore during Winterfest.

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Thousands of eager festival goers made their way to Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore for the city’s annual Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2.

City staff estimates the crowd was in excess of 15,000 for the lowcost, no-cost family-friendly event featuring a variety of happenings beginning with the Holiday Parade at 4 p.m.

The festival, complete with holiday music, a wide-range of food and more vendors than ever, featured everything from pictures with Santa and a street fair to live music and performances by local businesses and groups.

A snow-sled run, which drew lines longer than Santa did, completed the night for many festival goers. Adults and children alike laughed and smiled as they made their way down sled run set up next to City Park.

“It’s the biggest crowd we have ever had,” Lake Elsinore Mayor Bob Magee said. “It keeps growing every year, and we keep adding

Amy Alvarez prepares a funnel cake for an eager customer during Lake Elsinore Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2. Alvarez and the rest of the funnel cake crew worked to raise funds for Temescal Canyon High School’s marching Titans.

Menifee resident, 8-month-old Brady Billings is all smiles for Santa in City Park in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore during Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2.

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those special things you can do in Lake Elsinore like Thunder from Lake Elsinore Storm ride a quad down Main Street.”

One of the most popular groups in the parade was the arrival of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Dirt Truck series drivers in their vehicles and the Supercross riders on their bikes.

“We had guys from the dirt series

doing wheelies and stunt riding,” Magee said. “We had Robbie Gordon do a doughnut in one of his trucks right at the intersection of Main and Graham.”

Magee said the entire event was exciting and fun for the whole family.

“All-in-all things were very positive,” he said. “It was pretty

Ballet Folklorico instructor and student Jennifer Muniz twirls her way down the parade route during Lake Elsinore’s Holiday Parade at Winterfest, Saturday, Dec. 2, in the city’s Historic Downtown.

remarkable, actually.”

Next up for the city is the inaugural stadium Super Trucks Race & Rock World Championships,

scheduled for Dec. 15 and 16 at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium.

“It’s going to be a great time,” Magee said.

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Stabbing victim Nicholas Males family benefit comes to Hemet’s Gibbel Park

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A fundraiser to help the three children of former U.S. Marine Nicolas Males who was killed Father’s Day in a Hemet parking lot will bring dozens of motorcycles, classic cars, city officials and others to Gibbel Park in Hemet Saturday, Dec. 9.

The memorial and fundraiser is scheduled to begin 9 a.m. at the park at Florida Avenue and Kirby Street and continue until 1 p.m. A military color guard will post the

Fatal stabbing victim Nicholas Males with two of his three children.

colors to open the event, shortly after motorcycle riders come in from a memorial service at Riverside Memorial Cemetery.

Police officials say Males had come to Hemet to celebrate his sister’s birthday and stay overnight at his father Joe Males’ home in

Hemet. He walked out of the downtown Hemet establishment and was confronted by a group of men. An argument resulted. Sometime during the argument Males was fatally stabbed, and the assailants fled. Police, as of Dec. 1, have no suspects in the slaying but are continuing

their investigation.

Males’ father and other family members have appeared a number of times at the Hemet City Council and police department seeking investigation findings. It is his father’s idea to hold the fundraiser, and he received the city’s approval. Mayor Linda Krupa, Police Chief Dave Brown, a state senator and other officials will be speaking.

The Patriot Guard Riders will lead the motorcycle riders to the park and the Gibbel Memorial Garden where Males will be honored.

Those who knew him and local officials will offer their thoughts about Males in the ceremonies.

“Everything is falling in place,” Joe Males said, speaking of his event organizing efforts.

“He left behind his fiance with two kids, with one on the way,” Males said on a GoFundMe fundraising page set up for the family.

“His oldest was four and only understands that her daddy is an angel in heaven and is watching out for her.

“All three kids will grow up without their father. They will only know him by pictures and by what family members tell them. Three kids who would have had the best life with a father who loved them and worked hard for them and who educated himself with degrees from a renowned technical college was brutally murdered and taken away from his kids who he loved

so much.”

Males enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from high school. He was deployed to the Middle East during his enlistment and served with honor. He came home, started a family and was engaged to be married once he completed his education. The elder Males said his son earned his associate degree from ITT Technical Institute and was destined to take over his fathers’ business in computer technology.

To help the young man’s family, a raffle and silent auction will be conducted with many donated items, including an electric wheelchair, large Indian Cochina wallpiece, gift baskets and food giveaways.

The proceeds will benefit Males’ three children – Faith, 5, Mia, 3, and Nicole, who was born after her father’s death, and his fiance, Rose.

The event will have entertainment, a softball and horseshoe tournament and various vendors. The band “Soto” will perform, and trophies for the best motorcycles and classic cars will be awarded, Males said.

The GoFundMe page is found at www.gofundme.com/nicholasmakels-kids-scholarship. Males’ grave site is at the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, where the motorcycle groups will be meeting 7 a.m., in Section 14, Site 136. There are entry fees for the tournaments which can be found on the website.

Murrieta Festival of Trees radiates with holiday charm

Full-size decorated Christmas trees line the pathway at Murrieta’s Festival of Trees and official tree lighting at Town Square Park, Saturday, Dec. 2.The decorated trees were donated to families in need following the event.

[Above and below] Children play in the falling “snow” at Murrieta Town Square Park during the Festival of Trees and Tree Lighting event.

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[Left] Razella Grimsby, left, and Rukaiya Grimsby, right, from Girl Scout Troop 1918 pose for a photo with the Grinch and their “Most Unique” Award.

The city of Murrieta Christmas tree, adorned with an “M” topper was officially lit during Murrieta’s Festival of Trees at Town Square Park, Saturday, Dec. 2.

Harvey Banda admires the bright lights on the Murrieta’s Christmas tree at Town Square Park.

From left, Murrieta Mayor Rick Gibbs, Mayor ProTem Jonathan Ingram and Councilman Alan Long present special awards for participating schools, groups and Christmas tree decorators at the city’s annual Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting in Murrieta Town Square Park, Saturday, Dec. 2.

ElevenTy indie rock band delights Hemet Diamond Valley Arts Center crowd

Members of the ElevenTy Band play on the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N. Harvard St., in Hemet Saturday, Dec. 2. The fivemember band plays indie alternative rock and contemporary jazz and makes regular appearances in the Riverside area.

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The ElevenTy Band has recently grown from its quartet of talented musicians to become a five- member group with a keyboardist, entertaining an intimate but enthusiastic crowd at the Diamond Valley Art Center Saturday, Dec. 2, in historic downtown Hemet.

The group, highly praised for their variety of 70s and alternative rock and combined impromptu jazz, has been described as band with a unique sound, sometimes showing characteristics of Cake, Steely Dan and Talking Heads. The band shows influences from Stevie Wonder as well.

Guitarist Steven Wyckoff, a master of the high and low frets on the six-string neck, wowed the audience, playing soft and hard harmonics reminiscent of Willie Nelson, Jeffrey Allen “Skunk” Baxter and Steely Dan. Wycoff introduced the band’s newest member, keyboardist and vocalist Crystal Chavez, who sang a “Blondie” hit solo and sang

backup to Wycoff.

Playing deep bass sounds and moving alto tunes on saxophone was Steven Ragsdale, an incredible musician in his own right. He was joined by Wycoff, Chavez, bassist Kristin and drummer Trevor Monks, rocking out to songs from Jimmy Hendrix, Steely Dan, the Beatles, Sonny Bono’s “Bang Bang, My Baby Shot Me Down” and their jazz renditions.

The center will wrap up a complete year of music performances and celebrate the holidays with “A Holiday Tapestry,” performed by the Valley Vocal Ensemble, Dec. 17. The center is located at 123 N. Harvard St. in historic downtown Hemet. The ensemble’s performance will begin 3 p.m. and feature “Magnificat” by Mark Hayes.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

For information on other upcoming events, call the center at (951) 652-3822, visit www.thedvac.org or stop by and enjoy the regular monthly art exhibits and the gallery of artist Elena Kern Gallery adjacent to the center.

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Hemet Christmas parade brings wonder of holiday season

Children in the Dec. 2 Hemet Christmas Parade have a chance to show of their dancing skills to the thousands who lined Florida Avenue from Palm Avenue to Kirby Street to see all 93 entries in the event.

Angel Augustine, who was recently named Hemet’s Beauty Queen, presents her winning smile to the crowds gathered to watch the 2017 Hemet Christmas Parade, Dec. 2, along Florida Avenue.

Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa, dressed as a whimsical Dr. Seuss queen, waves at the crowd along Florida Avenue during the Christmas parade.

Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown, who will be leaving the Hemet Police Department, Dec. 22, to run for county sheriff, rides in the Hemet Christmas Parade.

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Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor, Chuck Washington waves at the crowds while riding in this tricked out Corvette Saturday, in the Hemet Christmas Parade.

The San Jacinto Leadership Academy Color Guard and band leads the 2017 Hemet Christmas Parade along Florida Avenue in Hemet.

Children who are watching the Hemet Christmas Parade honoring “The Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss” find the Grinch, wearing a Santa suit, very friendly as he hands out candy along the way down Florida Avenue.

Pala presents Scandinavian Christmas music The 2017 Hemet Christmas Parade concludes with the jolly old elf, Santa Claus, catching a ride on a Hemet Fire Department fire engine to give the children an early treat with lots of “Ho, Ho, Hos” and wishes to all for a “Very Merry Christmas!”

This group of restored classic American cars from Hemet Cruising A’s Model A Ford Club cruise down Florida Avenue during the annual Hemet Christmas Parade, Dec. 2.

First Sleigh Ride Toy Run from Temecula to Morongo set to roar through town

FALLBROOK – Southern California Damekor will present a concert of Scandinavian Christmas music in the Sun Room at Pala Mesa Resort Monday, Dec. 18.

The program begins 7 p.m. and includes a traditional St. Lucia procession, a arrangement of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and a reading of the Christmas story.

Damekor, which means “women’s choir” in Scandinavian, is an ensemble of 10 musicians. Much of their repertoire is a cappella, but since many of the singers also play instruments, they often add flutes, cello, harp, guitar and percussion to their songs. Several of their arrangements have been made by Lorian Dunlop, one of the group’s musicians.

The special concert is free to the public. In addition, Pala Mesa

The Southern California Damekor is scheduled to present a traditional Scandinavian Christmas program and music, 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18, at Pala Mesa Resort.

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Resort is offering a 25 percent preconcert discount on meals at their restaurant, Aquaterra, for those at-

tending the concert. Reservations are strongly recommended.

A captain Americathemed custom motorcycle is just one of two bikes to be given away at the first sleigh ride Toy Run between Temecula and Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa. Courtesy photo

CABAZON – Motorcycle riders from across Southern California and beyond are invited to head out on the highway for a massive charity run that will culminate with two-day concert and festival at the Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa and could land someone a new custom ride in their garage.

Morongo will host the Sleigh Ride Toy Run, one of Southern California’s biggest bike festivals and toy drives for disadvantaged children, Dec. 9-10. The ride kicks off 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, with starting lines at Palm Springs Harley, 19465 North Indian Canyon Drive, and at Temecula Harley, 28964 Old Town Front Street. The ride will end at Morongo for the two-day, familyfriendly festival.

“Thanks to Morongo and hundreds of riders, children in need across Southern California will experience a brighter holiday season,” J. J. Johnson of the J. J. Johnson Foundation, which will collect and distribute the toys, said. “Some of the toys will also be shipped to assist families and children in Puerto Rico who are still suffering from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria.”

Festival guests can win a new 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special from Palm Springs Harley, Dec. 9.

The next day, one lucky guest will win a red, white and blue ‘Captain America’ chromed custom chop-

per built by legendary motorcycle designer Paul Yaffe from one of the last remaining kits seen in the movie “Easy Rider.”

Live music will be provided by 80s’ metal bands Great White and Slaughter, Dec. 9, and by Vixen and Autograph will perform, Dec. 10.

At the festival, guests will enjoy great food and drinks from vendors in the Morongo Outdoor Pavilion, and they can browse a huge trade show by craftsman selling premium leathers, helmets and custom gear.

“The Sleigh Ride is going to be roaring good time here at Morongo, and it’s all for a great cause,” Simon Farmer, executive director of marketing at Morongo, said. “With performances from legendary metal bands to motorcycle giveaways on both days, this is one weekend of fun at Morongo that riders won’t want to miss.”

Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and at the Morongo box office for $20 per person, $35 per couple or for $25 at the door. Tickets include festival and concert admission, as well as the Saturday ride.

Food and drinks at the event will be sold separately.

Entry is free, Dec. 10 with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more.

For more information, visit Morongo at www.morongocasinoresort. com or the J.J. Johnson Foundation at www.jjjohnsonfoundation.org.

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CHILDREN AND TEENS: ONGOING – Explore Science every Friday night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pennypickle’s Workshop. $5 per person. 42081 Main St. in Temecula.

Information: www.pennypickles.org.

Dec. 9 – 8-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W Esplanade Ave., in San Jacinto. $3 per person includes breakfast and entry ticket. Come and enjoy breakfast with Santa, games, crafts and more. Prizes include bikes and a $300 Disneyland gift card.

Dec. 9 – 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Fire Station 85, 29405 Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore. Fun for the whole family! Please join us for a yummy pancake and sausage breakfast and crafts for the kids. Have your family photo taken with our local firefighters and our guest of honor, Santa! $8 per person. Reserve your spot by calling or visiting the Lake Community Center or online at www. lake-elsinore.org/SpecialEvents.

Dec. 9 – 5 p.m. Dinner with Santa Santa at Fire Station 85, 29405 Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore. $8 per person.

Come celebrate the holiday season with a nachos dinner at Fire Station 97 with the local firefighters and Santa! Don’t forget to bring your cameras! Reserve your spot by calling or visiting the Lake Community Center or online at www.lake-elsinore.org/ SpecialEvents.

Dec. 16 – 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Fire Station 97, 41725 Rosetta Canyon Dr. in Lake Elsinore.

Fun for the whole family! Please join us for a yummy pancake and sausage breakfast and crafts for the kids. Have your family photo taken with our local firefighters and our guest of honor, Santa! $8 per person.

Reserve your spot by calling or visiting the Lake Community Center or online at www.lake-elsinore.org/ SpecialEvents.

ENTERTAINMENT: Dec. 10 – 2 p.m. Concert Band at MSJC’s San Jacinto Theatre, 1499 N State St. in San Jacinto Admission $6, Seniors/Vets $5, Students $4. Information: Vanessa Sheldon at (951) 487-3641, vsheldon@msjc.edu.

Dec. 15-24 – Nutcracker Ballet at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula.

For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/ temeculatheater.

Dec. 16 – 3 p.m. Temecula Valley Symphony Chorus Concert “Comfort & Joy.” Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula. Information: (951) 587-1536 or visit www.temeculavalleysymphony.org.

Dec.16 – 7-9 p.m. Rocky Mountain Christmas at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave., Hemet.

$22 presale, $25 day of show. Information and tickets: (951) 658-5950.

Dec. 16 – 7 p.m. DVAC Christmas Concert at the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St., Hemet. $20 general admission, $15 members, student discount available. Information and tickets: (951) 652-3822.

Dec. 16 – 2 p.m. The Canyon Lake Choraleers holiday concert “JOY!” pm at the Canyon Lake Lodge. Director Lorilee Bajema selected classical and traditional pieces and songs from movies (The Grinch and Home Alone). Pianist Lynda Salina will be accompanied by harp, trumpet, violin, and flute instrumentalists. There will be a Holiday Basket Raffle and a no-host bar. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, the POA office at 31512 Railroad Canyon Road, or from Choraleers members. General admission is $15 and VIP seats in up-front rows are $20. Guests can show their tickets for admission at Canyon Lake gates.

Dec. 17 – 3 p.m. Valley Vocal Ensemble at the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St., Hemet. $10 general admission. Information: (951) 652-3822.

Dec. 17 – 3-5 p.m. Candlelight Classics: Quartet Nouveau at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula.

Information: https://temeculaca.gov/ temeculatheater.

Dec. 17 – 2 p.m. Golden Eagles Jazz Ensemble at MSJC’s San Jacinto Theatre, 1499 N State St. in San Jacinto Admission $6, Seniors/Vets $5, Students $4. Information: Vanessa Sheldon at 951-487-3641, vsheldon@msjc.edu.

ONGOING – 7 p.m. Second Saturday of the month. Speakeasy at the Merc presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20s-40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter, in rotation with prominent southern California Traditional Jazz artists. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Tickets www.tickets. temeculatheater.org.

ONGOING – 7-9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Every first and third Saturday for a live country music show featuring the house band backing up the valley’s hottest country artists.

Check the schedule online at www. countryatthemerc.info. A second show will be added at 9 p.m. if first show sells out. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@temeculaca.gov.

ONGOING – 3 p.m. Classics at The Merc. Presented by California Chamber Orchestra association with Temecula Presents. Co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Every second and fourth Sunday afternoon.

Features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@temeculaca.gov.

ONGOING – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, presented by Sherry Williams. Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year). Be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as “The Merc.” 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@temeculaca.gov.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Dec. 8 – 6-11 p.m. Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Gala hosted by Mastermind Business Connection.

34846 Monte Vista Dr, Wildomar, Save the date for The Mastermind Network’s first Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Gala. Portion of proceeds to benefit Rady’s Children Hospital.

It will be a fun event with Casino Tables, silent auctions, raffle prizes, music and lots, lots more. This will be a great event to close the year and to raise money for a great cause.

We also will be doing a Toys for Tots at this event. Bring an unwrapped toy to receive more Funny Money to play all the great Casino games. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Tickets: $40/person before Dec. 1. $50/person at door. $75/couple before Dec. 1. $90/couple at door. Information and event sponsorship: call Sarah at (951) 303-5192, Tony at (323) 605-4894 or send email to admin@themastermindnetwork.com.

Dec. 9 – 4-8 p.m. Menifee Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall, Haun Road in Menifee. Fun for the entire family. Free. $5 wrist bands for the kids. Information: Information: (951) 723-3880.

Dec. 10 – 7 a.m. 32nd Annual Tinsel Triathlon West Valley High School, 3401 Mustang Way in Hemet. $25-$95 per person. The largest reverse triathlon in the nation.

A fabulous & fun end to the serious triathlon season. Run/Bike/Swim. Information: http://tinseltriathlon.com.

Dec. 12 – 6 p.m. Menorah Lighting. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Congregation B’nai Chaim will kick off the holiday with the lighting of the menorah at Town Square Park in Murrieta. Services will be led by Rabbi Stephen Epstein.

Information: www.bnaichaim.com.

Now – Dec. 14 – Mt. San Jacinto College Presents: Photography Exhibit at the Menifee Valley Campus Studio Gallery, Rm. 923. 28327 LaPiedra Road in Menifee. Free and open to the public. Information: Melissa Welch at (951) 6395684 or mwelch@msjc.edu.

Dec. 15 – 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Temecula on Ice Grand Opening at Town Square Park in Temecula.

Information: temeculaonice@gmail. com. For a full schedule and pricing, visit www.temeculaca.gov.

ONGOING: Weekly classes at the Hemet Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. in Hemet. Tuesdays, Painting with Acrylics (beginners to intermediate) 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Information: Paula Squier (805) 341-2707. Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon, Portraits in Oil (all levels). Cost for class is $15. Information: Jack Roberts (951) 652-3679. Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Painting in Oil (all levels). Information: Jerry Horn (951) 654-5620.

Fridays 1-4 p.m. Watercolor Painting (beginners to intermediate). Cost for class is $15. Information: Judy Stoh (951) 927-4176. All classes are open to the public.

ONGOING – 8-11 a.m. Fundraising breakfast at Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2591 to raise money for the Lodge and five Boy Scout units chartered by the Lodge. Third Saturday of each month. Cost $9 for adults and $5 for children under 7.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dec. 13 – 11:30 a.m. Menifee NAFE Meeting. Merna’s Cafe & Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd in Sun City. Cost: $10 for NAFE Members $15 for guests. Meal is not included.

Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol.com.

Dec. 18 – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Gala Holiday Luncheon. Our entertainment features the music and comedic talents of Dianne Chavarria. Everyone is welcome, dress up in your Holiday finery if you wish. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you. Come see what it’s all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Paid reservations are required at least one week before luncheon, please call Anne (951) 677-7149. Information: Gwen (951) 461-1525.

EVERY THURSDAY – 6-7 p.m.

Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency at Hill Recovery, 41877 Enterprise Circle N. Suite 100, Temecula. Education, intervention tools, peer support, peace of mind.

Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Kathleen (951) 440-2014. www. hillrecovery.com.

ONGOING - Truth and Tavern Society at the Pitstop in Menifee on the third Sunday of each month.

Come to an atmosphere where people can talk and discuss life’s issues they have. Submit questions through a

variety of social media locations, which become the basis for conversations that month. Location allows for people to come and go at their leisure, while being a relaxed and neutral atmosphere to hold conversations.

Information www.truthandtavernsociety.com.

ONGOING – Animal Friends of the Valleys needs donations: cat food, dry cat food, wet kitten food, dry small breed dog food, dry dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspaper. Donations can be dropped off at Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar.

ONGOING – Desert Hills Memory Care Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting.

Open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 652-1837.

ONGOING – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

ONGOING – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 Sixth Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write.

ONGOING – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support.

Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com.

ONGOING – Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar.

Information: (951) 674-6804.

ONGOING – The Elks Ladies of Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 Clippendales processes newspaper coupons to send to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. Jean Babinski the group which meets the second Tuesday of each month at the lodge at 5 p.m. to cut and process the coupons which are then sent to military families to use at the commissary, PX and other stores where they receive discounts on their purchases.

in the next day or so, but not a month later as seen in “Wonder.” Auggie is, of course, daunted at first and feels hurt throughout the film, but he has such a big heart and a quick wit that eventually he wins everybody over and becomes one of the most popular children in school.

Even though the film is primarily focused on Auggie’s story, it also takes time to make it clear that he’s not the center of the world. Time is given to develop the experience of his sister Via, played by Izabela Vidovic, and how she handles being marginalized by her parents in favor of her high-maintenance brother. The film even takes a step beyond Via to take a look at her friend Miranda, played

by Danielle Rose Russell, and how she feels so guilty about exploiting Auggie that she can’t bring herself to enjoy Via’s friendship anymore.

Elsewhere, the film takes a break from Auggie to follow his initially reluctant and eventually fickle friend Jack Will, played by Noah Jupe and the bully Julian, played by Bryce Gheisar.

For adults, “Wonder” is pretty much the uplifting weepie you’d expect it to be. For children, hopefully it teaches them that everyone is special and that everyone deserves love and respect and all the other lessons they’re supposed to learn from a movie like this one. In either case, Tremblay gives a heart-wrenching, outstanding performance, proving that he’s more than just a one-hit “Wonder.”

Grade: B“Wonder” is rated Parental Guidance for thematic elements including bullying and some mild language. Its running time is 113 minutes.

Jacob Tremblay shines in ‘Wonder’ Bob Garver SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The film “Room” in 2015 never reached a wide enough audience to justify a review from me, but if it had, I would have absolutely gushed over the performance of 7-year-old actor Jacob Tremblay. It was the kind of breakout performance that instantly guarantees an actor a lifetime of work in Hollywood. Brie Larson, who played Tremblay’s mother in the film, won the Academy Award for Best Actress, and I’d argue that he acted circles around her. Not only should he have been nominated for an Oscar, but it should have been for Best Actor and not Best Supporting Actor, for which he was unfairly pushed even though he was the main character and Larson spent a significant amount

of time offscreen. Two years later, “Wonder” is Tremblay’s first big mainstream follow-up movie, and I’m pleased to say it’s worthy of his talents.

Tremblay stars – he’s relegated to third billing, but to me he’s the star – as Auggie Pullman, a boy with a litany of health problems, including facial disfigurement. He’s so different looking that he usually wears a mask over his face when he goes out into public. His favorite mask is an astronaut helmet. His mother, played by Julia Roberts, and father, played by Owen Wilson, decide that this is the year for Auggie to finally go to school with other children. He’s going to have to learn to navigate the social waters of fifth grade, which is hard enough without a genetic disorder that greatly affects his appearance.

Auggie initially faces ostracism and bullying. The film sadly includes some cliched examples of both, like Auggie sitting alone in the lunchroom and being singled out in dodgeball.

In my experience, lunchrooms are too crowded for anyone to be able to sit by themselves, and gym teachers monitor activities way too closely for children to gang up on “weak” players. The film does however get it right that children will turn on their friends in a second if it makes them look cool in front of the popular children. It’s also right about the way children initially handle people that they don’t understand, but I think it’s off about how long it takes them to accept those people. I can see the other children being uneasy around Auggie on the first day, but realistically, I see them warming up to him

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Cooking for a crowd takes management skills

Cooking for a crowd can be rewarding. Hosts can see the fruits of their labors on the faces of their satisfied guests, and few things make guests feel more welcome than a homecooked meal.

When cooking for a crowd, hosts might want to stick to a dish they have prepared in the past.

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TEMECULA – Hosting family and friends for special occasions requires a lot of hosts, who must prepare their homes for guests or find establishments capable of catering to large parties. For hosts inviting people into their homes, the task of preparing homemade meals adds to their list of responsibilities.

Cooking for a crowd can be rewarding. Hosts can see the fruits of their labors on the faces of their satisfied guests, and few things make guests feel more welcome than a homecooked meal. Managing such a large undertaking can be difficult, but there are ways to simplify cooking for a crowd.

the equivalent amounts of each ingredient they will need. Write the recipe down and mark it as “serves 25” or however many invited guests, storing it away so it’s already available for the next big hosting opportunity. Once the equivalent volumes have been calculated, check the cupboard to ensure there is enough of each ingredient to prepare the meal.

Do the math beforehand.

Hosts who are preparing a favorite recipe but on a much grander scale than they’re accustomed to should take some time in advance of the big day to determine

Serve something familiar.

One of the joys of cooking is experimenting with new cuisine.

However, when cooking for a crowd, hosts might want to stick to a dish they have prepared in the past. That familiarity can make cooks feel more comfortable and relaxed when the cooking commences. In addition, cooks may rest easier knowing they’re about to serve a dish they have perfected as opposed to something they have never before tried.

Begin prep work as early as possible when cooking for a crowd.

Start prep work early.

Begin prep work as early as possible. Depending on the dish being prepared, it might be difficult to prepare more than a day in advance, but by removing even small tasks from the docket, cooks can save time come the big day.

If possible, pour out ingredients in the adjusted increments in advance. Though it seems like a simple task, stopping to pour out

Community Christmas dinner presented by local Rotary clubs and the city of Temecula TEMECULA – The twentyplus year tradition of the annual Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day will continue, as three Rotary clubs – Temecula Sunrise Rotary, Temecula (noon) Rotary and the Temecula ValleyNew Generation Club, along with the city of Temecula, will serve a fully cooked meal of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and dessert.

It is served free to anyone who shows up at the Mary Phillips Senior Center in Old Town Temecula at 41845 Sixth Street between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Christmas Day. “The Community Christmas Dinner is a very important tradition in Temecula,” Mark Sitar, president of the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club and co-chair of the event, along with his wife Diane, said. “This is not a soup kitchen for the unfortunate, although everyone is welcome. This is for anyone who wants a place to go on Christmas Day. It is a simple concept that touches people throughout our community.”

It is the holiday spirit that is important, he said. The dinner has a warm atmosphere filled with laughter and stories from the past years that are shared around each table. Santa Claus will attend, passing out presents to the children and taking pictures taken with them.

Tips are refused, but hugs and handshakes are always welcome, Sitar said.

Last year, following the Christmas dinner, the clubs received a letter from an attendee: “I’d like to tell you what a lovely experience the Christmas dinner was for me. As I arrived, I was promptly greeted at the door by two Rotarians who treated me like a personal guest. A woman came forward and escorted me to a seat, while another woman promptly asked me what I would like to drink. Five minutes later another volunteer brought me a plate piled with enough food for two people.

It was a delicious meal. each individual ingredient can take a substantial amount of time.

Share the responsibilities.

Hosts can make their tasks more manageable by sharing the responsibilities of hosting. For example, hosts who cook should not also feel responsible to clean their homes. Enlist a spouse, child or another loved one attending the festivities to handle any last minute chores. By sharing the responsibilities, hosts will ensure no one person is overwhelmed and party prep will go that much faster.

Cooking for a crowd can be exhausting, but hosts can employ several strategies, simplifying the preparation required in serving a large meal to many people.

“I was seated across from a couple from French Valley who decided not to cook that day, but instead take advantage of the generosity of the Rotary Club. On my left, a young couple arrived, and as I proceeded to greet them, they were saying grace. On my right was a three-generational family, with a toddler on her daddy’s knee.

“I saw homeless; I saw families with teenagers; I saw older people like me. Everyone seemed happy.

I felt a joyous spirit in the air and felt privileged to be there where so much love and attention was given to the guests. I asked one volunteer if she was a ‘Mrs. Rotarian.’ She laughed and said ‘Oh no, my daughter and her family do this each year, and I joined them here this year. We love to do it.’

“Needless to say, I left with a smile on my face and thankfulness in my heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a most

beautiful community service.”

Christmas is a special time of year. The community is invited to make it extra special and join the Rotarians for a great meal at no cost. Everyone is welcome with no conditions or requirements. Just show up and share some joy with the greater community.

Each year hundreds of volunteers work in various capacities to make the event work. One of them is the call for baked pies.

When word is sent out that there is a need for pies, the community has responded. To donate a pie, call (951) 265-8557.

To volunteer, call Julie Ngo at (619) 246-0489. To give a tax deductible donation, donate online at https://squareup.com/store/ Community-Christmas-Dinner or send a check made payable to “Community Christmas Dinner” and mail it to P. O. Box 2203, Temecula, CA 92593.

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Falkner Winery feels perfect for a Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The holidays are upon us. For people looking for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle and seeking some quiet moments with beautiful scenery, delicious food and fine comforting wine, a visit to Faulkner Winery might be the “pinnacle” of the season, sitting atop the hill at 40620 Calle Contento in

Temecula’s Wine Country.

Awaiting guests’ arrival will be winery owners Ray and Loretta Falkner, Pinnacle restaurant Chef Jason Barradas and the other friendly staff of Falkner Winery ready to meet their every desire.

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The Falkner Winery and Pinnacle Restaurant sits high atop the hills at 40620 Calle Contento in Temecula’s Wine County featuring fine wines, excellent food, a wedding destination and gifts. Tony Ault photos

wines currently being bottled and cased by the hundreds under the guidance of expert winemaker Duncan Williams.

Falkner’s cabernets, merlots and sangiovese, many grown in the wineries own 24 acres on the sun-covered hills of Temecula, are bottled under such seductive names as the sweet 2016 “Irresistible Rosato,” a silver medal winning rose; 2015 “Risque Riesling” gold medal winner and the always favorites Falkner white “Luscious Lips,” silver medal winner and the “Luscious Lips” silver medal red.

To cork off the unforgettable and most popular Luscious Lips trio is the limited edition tasting “Hot Lips” wine made with special mulling spices; recipe available at the tasting room. The “Hot Lips” wine recipe prepared by Tasting Room Manager Raymond Murgo is so good that it’s limited to one pour per tasting. Guests can find the Falkner’s tasting rooms open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Murgo is always ready to recommend the wines most desired by his guests’ refined tastes and those of their special guests. Falkner Wine Club members can find club manager Holly Estrema eager to serve the best wines of the season and offering special prices and vintages.

Falkner’s 2013 Port Silver Medal wine in now considered the best of vines. The combination of zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon is a great sipping and after-dinner wine that exudes flavors of jam in blueberry, red current, wild blackberry and raspberry, finishing with a taste of black pepper. It pairs with most holiday chocolates, cheesecakes and pies. It is well worth the extra $2 tasting fee.

Ray Faulkner, who is a retired software executive, and Loretta Falkner, who left a successful retail fashion career, have always loved wine, and in June 2000, the couple purchased the infant Temecula Crest Winery and embarked upon a fine winemaking venture that is proving more and more successful each year. The popular Pinnacle restaurant and their growing wedding venue are becoming known throughout Southern California as a destination.

“We wanted a high-quality set-

The panoramic view of Temecula’s Wine Country from the hilltop wedding garden at Falkner Winery, 40620 Calle Contento has become one of southern California’s best summer wedding venues.

Temecula’s Falkner Winery owner, Ray Falkner, makes sure that the wineries favorite sweet holiday vintage “Luscious Lips” comes out of the bottling van perfectly, for sale by the bottle or the case during the season and into the new year.

Ray and Loretta Falkner owners of Falkner Winery in Temecula show the two special holiday wine gift packages offered at the winery ranging in price from $99.80 to a $169,90 a two-bottle cachet pack in a wooden box.

ting, so you can come and enjoy yourself,” the Falkners said. Going to work, the couple built the Pinnacle restaurant complete with a downstairs bottle room and an enclosed classic VIP room. Loretta Faulkner expanded and upgraded the gift shop and saw that the tasting room was remodeled. She designed a beautiful “in the vineyard” outdoor wedding area with flowered walkways and gazebo.

Ray Faulkner said the winery does not offer regular weekend entertainment like many other win-

eries in Wine Country, but instead it places its focus simply on quality service and care.

“People walk away from here knowing quality and a feeling of being cared for,” he said. This month, since the holiday season is here, the winery is offering a series of weekend events that can be viewed on the Falkner Winery webpage, www.faulknerwinery. com.

The Falkners’ have been successful with their employees as well, finding a top-rated staff of 50

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Wine Country Events Calendar Friday, Dec. 8 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

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Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, John Rankin and Evan Diamond-Goldberg, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

6-10 p.m.

Slive Music, Endeavor, Bel Vino Winery

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vintage Port & Food Pairing, Baily Winery

3-5:30 p.m.

Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

4-7 p.m.

Friday Nights, Live Music, Masia de la Vinya

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Joe Baldino, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Big Truth, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Weber, The Ponte Cellar Lounge

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Tapas & Wine, Fear of Phobias, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Mathew Bradford, Avensole Winery Patio

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Avensole Winery Restaurant

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant, Ponte Vineyard Inn

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tamale Making Class, Foot Path Winery

Noon to 3 p.m.

2017 Polenta Party, Doffo Winery

Noon to 3 p.m.

Live Music, Vince Mendoza, Masia de la Vinya

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Smoothie Jones, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Danza del Sol Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Justin Paul Sanders, Fazeli Cellars Winery

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Desert Rose, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Murder Mystery Dinner, Girls’ Night Out, Europa Village

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Kanan Road, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Bluefish, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Brennen & Amanda, Ponte Cellar Lounge

9-11 p.m.

Late Night Happy Hour, The Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

Noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday Funday, Falkner Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Counterfeits, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Avensole Winery Patio

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Don Brennan, Cougar Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Mike McGill, Oak Mountain Winery

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant, Ponte Vineyard Inn

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tamale Making Class, Foot Path Winery

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brunch Specials at Meritage, Callaway Winery

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Billy Watson, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Lorimar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Paint Nite, Cheers to Us, Mt Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Don Johnson Duo, Fazeli Cellars

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

4-7 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village

5-8 p.m.

Holiday Wine Dinner, Chef Volker Lutz, Danza del Sol Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Vince Mendoza, Ponte Cellar Lounge

6-9 p.m.

Murder Mystery Dinner, Girls’ Night Out, Europa Village

Saturday, Dec. 9

Loretta Falkner, co-owner of the Falkner Winery at the tasting bar, displays a Luscious Lips Wine Gift package available at the winery for the holidays and New Year’s. Other wine Crush Club packages are also available.

employees, all who enjoy providing the best in customer service. Some of the more experienced employees from Temecula Crest Winery stayed on when the Falkners’ first came to the valley as winery owners.

Ray Faulkner, seeing the unique value of the hilltop location overlooking the vineyard covered Wine County between the tall cypress trees, created the outdoor wedding venue or group meeting place with a tasting bar that is rare for a wedding setting.

The Falkner Winery’s two wedding locations are now the most

sought after in the Valley with at least two weddings held each day and taking place often simultaneously. Loretta Faulkner and wedding manager Krissy Komlenic walk the bride-to-be and family through the many different types of weddings offered in private sessions.

The Pinnacle restaurant is a onestop place for the finest of lunchtime seasonal meals, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. Each month, the main meat or seafood entree at the restaurant changes. For the holidays this month, Chef Williams is featuring mouth-watering halibut plates and

Falkner Winery Tasting Room Manager Raymond Murgo readies a bottle of “Luscious Lips” red Cabernet Sauvignon for serving at the tasting room.

weekly specials with tasty new sauces, potatoes or rice and sauteed vegetables. Other special dishes, popular hamburger plates and small or large plates of classic American dishes fill the menu.

Falkner Winery information may be found or their website www. falknerwinery.com or call (951) 676-8231 for reservations. Tours are available guided by Terri Lee with tours and hospitality service.

Contact Annamarie Dennis for Pinnacle restaurant reservations at (951) 676-8231, ext. 111.

Doffo Winery takes top prize in annual People’s Choice Blind Tasting Visit Temecula Valley and Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Visit Temecula Valley, in coordination with Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, recently announced the winners of the second annual People’s Choice Blind Tasting. The event took place Sunday, Nov. 12, at Leoness Cellars, and featured a walk-around blind tasting, a wine seminar led by Master of Wine Roger Bohmrich and a six-course awards dinner paired with last year’s winning wines.

Doffo Winery’s 2015 Zinfandel took first place in the competition, after taking second place to Wilson Creek’s Petite Sirah at last year’s inaugural event. The 2017 second place winner was Lorimar Winery’s 2014 Syrah, and third place was taken by Thornton Winery’s 2014 Estate Syrah.

“We are beyond thrilled with receiving 1st Place in the People’s Choice competition,” Damian Doffo, CEO and winemaker for Doffo Winery, said. “We work very hard in the vineyard to produce high quality fruit and make exceptional wine. We look forward to sharing our wine with the public in February.”

Over 200 guests tasted 29 wines – six whites and 23 reds – without knowing any of the wines’ identities and rated them on a scale of one to five during a walk-around wine tasting. The top 12-scoring wines from this portion of the event went on to be poured during a wine seminar led by Master of Wine Roger Bohmrich, where they were again tasted blind and rated on a scale of one to five, including Bohmrich. Final scores were tallied to determine the top three “People’s Choice” wines. Wines could be

any variety or blend, at any price point, as long as they were from the Temecula Valley American Viticultural Area. Entries ranged from just $24 per bottle to well over $100 and represented a number of grape varieties, from falanghina to syrah to cabernet franc.

In addition to the walk-around tasting and seminar, the event featured a six-course dinner created

by Chef Daragh Matheson from Leoness Cellars, paired with last year’s People’s Choice winners.

A VIP reception offered handselected pours presented by local winemakers and winery owners.

San Diego singer-songwriter Christian Taylor performed throughout the tasting. The evening’s dinner program was emceed by Lindsay Pomeroy, Master of Wine candidate and owner of the “Wine Smarties” school in San Diego, and a brief keynote was delivered by Bohmrich. Local musician Brian Stodart performed throughout the dinner program.

Sponsors included Gosch Ford, 34° Crisps, Palpula Dips

and Sauces, Temecula Lavender Co., Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants, All In Limo & Party Bus, Grapeline Wine Tours and American AgCredit. Carter Estate Winery & Resort was the official hotel partner for the event.

The top twelve scoring wines in alphabetical order were Avensole Winery 2014 Malbec, $32.95; Baily Vineyard & Winery 2014 Malbec, $25; Doffo Winery 2015 Zinfandel, $72; Falkner Winery 2014 Rock Creek Syrah, $49.95; Fazeli Cellars 2014 Shiraz, $48; Hart Winery 2014 Volcanic Ridge Vineyard Syrah, $60; Leoness Cellars 2014 CS Cabernet FrancMerlot, $38; Lorimar Winery 2014 Syrah, $48; Miramonte Winery 2014 Estate Syrah, $65; South Coast Winery 2016 Viognier, $25; Thornton Winery 2014 Estate Syrah, $49 and Wiens Family Cellars 2015 Sangiovese, $44.

Most wines can be purchased directly online through each winery’s website.

Sunday, Dec. 10

UPCOMING: Winterfest, Temecula Chilled, Month of December Now-Dec. 10, Jingle Bell “Sleigh” Rides, Temecula Carriage Company Now-Jan. 7, Christmas on the Ranch, Galway Downs Dec. 13, Cougar Craft, Cork Ornaments, Cougar Winery Dec. 14, Barrel Tree Lighting Celebration, Callaway Winery Dec. 14, Old World Christmas, Europa Village Dec. 14, Hanukkah Celebration, Lorimar Winery Dec. 15, Painting in the Vines, Avensole Winery Dec. 15, Holiday Celebration, Masia de la Vinya Dec. 16, Pictures with Santa/Family Night, Falkner Winery Dec. 20, Sip N Paint, Falkner Winery Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve East Coast Cocktail Party, Oak Mountain Winery Dec. 31, New Years Eve Events, Wilson Creek Winery Jan. 17-18, 3rd Annual Cougar Meets Italy, Cogar Vineyard & Winery

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What is the

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Tiny houses may appeal to eco-friendly prospective homeowners looking to cut costs.

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Proponents of the small house movement say that living the tiny life isn’t really a sacrifice, but a way to experience a simpler, fuller life that frees them from expensive Thinkstock/Digital Vision photo mortgage payments and unnecessary clutter.

Outfitting tiny homes with wood-burning appliances can keep heating costs to a minimum.

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TEMECULA – The tiny house movement has transformed the way many people look at housing and how it can help them downsize not only their residences, but also their lives.

Living small has been embraced as an eco-friendly way to cut costs and simplify life. According to the tiny house online resource, TheTinyLife.com, the typical American home is 2,600 square feet, while the typical tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet. Many tiny homes are smaller than the average urban apartment.

Proponents of the small house movement have said that living the tiny life isn’t about making a sacrifice, but it is a way to experience a simpler, fuller life that frees them from expensive mortgage payments and unnecessary clutter.

One of the advantages of tiny house living is that buyers are often able to buy their homes outright, whether stationary or mobile, which

In some instances, tiny homes are built completely off the grid, harvesting electricity through solar panels.

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eliminates the need to finance their purchases. Tiny homes also boast much lower utility bills than more traditional homes. Outfitting tiny homes with wood-burning appliances can keep heating costs to a minimum. In some instances, tiny homes are built completely off the grid, harvesting electricity through solar panels and employing rain-capturing technology to supply water.

According to the resource LivingBiginaTinyHouse. com, the tiny house movement is eco-friendly. Small homes create much smaller carbon footprints than large homes. In addition, the resources needed to build and sustain such homes pales in comparison to those needed to build and maintain more traditional homes. Furthermore, with less interior space, residents of tiny homes are less likely to acquire items they don’t necessarily need, reducing clutter and saving money.

The following statistics,

The resources needed to build and sustain tiny homes pales in comparison to those needed to build and maintain more traditional homes.

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courtesy of The Tiny Life blog, paint a picture of the tiny home lifestyle.

Sixty-eight percent of tiny house people have no mortgage, and 78 percent own their home.

The average cost to build a tiny house is $23,000 for do-it-yourselfers.

Eighty-nine percent of tiny house dwellers have less credit card debt than the

average person.

Tiny house owners earn an average of $42,038 each year.

Many tiny homeowners are age 50 or older.

Those interested in the tiny house lifestyle can find many companies that now specialize in these dwellings. Empty-nesters looking to downsize may find tiny homes are an affordable way to simplify their lives.

Market at a glance (As of Dec. 3, 2017) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

38

49

8

27

(318) 289

(349) 341

95 96

(205) 207

$497,839

$437,915

$355,800

$344,866

CANYON LAKE 9

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

41

8

57

13

86

(132) 126

(127) 123

(346) 347

(104) 99

$415,744

$357,716

$234,038

$222,440

$296,377

(87)

Average List Price

$851,187

$747,712

$416,399

$396,988

$667,481

$429,466

$328,611

$272,919

$304,853

Median List Price

$598,900

$474,900

$415,000

$380,000

$562,500

$410,445

$319,900

$255,000

$265,000

$225

$184

$171

$180

$224

$167

$179

$151

$151

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

116

110

98

72

119

68

67

85

134

Most Expensive Listing

$5,800,000

$9,990,000

$1,600,500

$2,249,990

$2,250,000

$895,000

$875,000

$1,500,000

$3,250,000

Least Expensive Listing

$322,000

$159,000

$135,000

$149,999

$149,000

$264,000

$175,960

$39,900

$48,000

Average Age of Listing

19

18

22

21

29

13

29

37

31

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

38%

38%

42%

40%

36%

40%

25%

28%

22%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

15%

12%

27%

15%

16%

10%

9%

14%

8%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

4%

6%

8%

6%

8%

6%

6%

7%

9%

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index*

3086

2905

2320

2115

2566

2650

1705

1588

1640

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.0

2.0

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

Seller (44.9)

Seller (46.1)

Seller (40.5)

Seller (46.4)

Seller (38.0)

Seller (48.3) Seller (53.5) Seller (48.9)

2.0 Seller (53.6)

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 12/04/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 12/03/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 252 closed transactions for 11/27/17 through 12/3/17.

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4181 Ladrillo Street 29348 Lake Mist Drive 53011 Belle Isis Court 41005 Seafoam Circle 36495 Geranium Drive 4075 Tamarind Ridge 45014 Promise Road 874 Pinehurst Drive 36597 Obaria Way 18362 Walnut Ave 33217 Zellar 27984 Oakhaven Lane 28793 Champions Drive 28611 Milky Way 29256 Bouris Drive 29723 Tierra Shores Lane 29072 Cobalt Circle 28787 Bridge Water Lane 28106 Sunwood Place 25597 Dorval Court 28808 Evening Passage Drive 29959 Pebble Beach Drive 29850 Cottonwood Cove Drive 27110 Monk Street 25485 Lone Acres Road 29538 Pebble Creek Court 29101 Alicante Drive 26393 Mallory Court 28795 Cedar Brook Lane 29530 Camino Cristal 29587 Singing Wood Lane 29837 Sea Breeze Way 24437 Comanche Creek Drive 33380 Dolomite Street 26351 Erise Springs Road 27441 Prominence Road 29174 Promenade Road 28701 Sand Island Way 31876 Copper Terrace 27971 Brightside 28168 Little Lake Court 28550 Bridge Water Lane 33130 Breighton Wood Street 28843 Glencoe Lane 27565 Headsail Drive 31738 Rouge Lane 31902 Eaton Lane 25485 Lone Acres Rd 30102 Puerto Vallarta Way 26817 TRUMBLE Road 27972 Whittington Road 25374 Wild View Road 37421 Paseo Violeta 37263 Ascella Lane 30262 Sunbreeze Bay 26115 Pine Street 40794 Mountain Pride Drive 37231 Ascella Lane 24056 Cambria Lane 24481 Calle Tassjara 36913 Capricious Lane 41410 Juniper Street 30903 Moonflower Lane 35815 Red Bluff Place 26724 Evergreen Avenue 37196 Ascella Lane 39479 VANDERBILT Avenue 39479 Vanderbilt Ave 41227 Mountain Pride Drive 38151 Summer Ridge Drive 39406 Wentworth Street 39810 Western Jay Way 40659 Kona Ct 41742 Grand View Drive 39673 General Kearny Road 30327 Redding Avenue 30291 Redding Avenue 39787 Ashland Way 40232 Saddlebrook Street 38912 Canyon Bridge Circle 30271 Savannah Oaks Drive 23789 Fieldcrest Lane 30438 Powderhorn Lane 26261 Sweet Gum Court

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26253 Lawrence Union Drive 24774 Shoshone Drive 23809 Golden Pheasant Lane 34741 Elkhorn Court 36148 Thousand Oaks Place 36330 Bladen Avenue 26301 Arboretum Way 30134 Old Court 27428 Desert Willow Street 37693 Flora Court 29218 Broken Arrow Way 35178 Goldthread Lane 38453 Clearbrook Drive 26157 Cottonwood Street 24212 Hayes Avenue 30354 Woodland Hills Street 40265 Calle Bandido 2117 Saint Michele 297 Starboard Court 707 Courtland Avenue 1046 Gospel Drive 1324 Katrina Lane 643 Hyacinth Road 661 Cecelia Drive 1775 Beacon Court 1138 Pardee Street 273 Center Grove Way 235 Peregrine Lane 2117 Blackthorn Drive 421 Commonwealth Avenue 27259 Wentworth Drive 28672 Wee Burn Way 28209 Paseo Grande Drive 26595 Potomac Drive 29001 Carmel Road 29921 Fox Creek Drive 29376 Murrieta Road 28937 Snead Drive 44940 Honey Locust Drive 30892 Mashie Way 40145 Villa Venecia 28200 Tierra Vista Road 45569 Tournament Lane 42463 Swoboda Court 32000 Corte La Puenta 33735 Sattui Street 29872 Villa Alturas Drive 32160 Copper Crest Lane 39096 Clear Creek Lane 30451 Red River Circle 30505 Shenandoah Court 40349 Logan Court 30950 Calle Pina Colada 31348 Otter Creek Circle 44044 Mountain View 30575 Via Norte 33479 Madera De Playa 33305 Corte Yaca 45587 Alpine Place 45834 Corte Carmello 32916 Vine Street 29595 Cara Way 31002 Shaba Circle 42141 Humber Drive 45534 Peacock Pl 45534 Peacock Place 41209 Promenade Chardonnay Hills 31877 Red Pine Way 33461 Victoria Court 45768 Elm Place 41240 Saint Croix 42251 6th Street 45647 Magnolia Place 45370 Zuma Drive 45272 Chateau Court 41787 Camino Lorado Drive 32816 Starlight Street 33541 Windmill Road 22703 Valley Vista Circle 24460 Wagon Wheel Lane 24220 Oak Circle Drive 22384 Lakewood Drive 36022 Agape Lane 20115 Autumn Oak Place

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Which renovations are worth an investment? tenance, such as new siding. That’s because buyers are most interested in how the bones of the house – or those elements that keep the house protected and can be costly to fix – were maintained.

Each year, Remodeling magazine issues its “Cost vs. Value Report,” which highlights the projects that offer the most return on investment.

In 2016, the No. 1 project was the installation of fiberglass attic insulation, which could produce 116.9 percent in recouped costs and a resale value of $1,482. Rounding out the top five were manufactured stone veneer for the exterior, a standard new garage door, a steel entry door and an upscale garage door.

TEMECULA – The cost of remodeling a home is easier to stomach when homeowners can expect to recoup a sizable percentage of the costs of the renovation. While basing renovations on their potential impact on resale value may be unwise, return on investment is something homeowners must consider when mulling renovation projects.

Many homeowners wonder which renovations will resonate most strongly with potential buyers when a home is put up for sale.

According to Remodeling magazine, homeowners are less likely to recoup their investment in a major kitchen or bathroom remodel than they would with basic home main-

Projects with the least return on investment tended to be more expensive undertakings that offered returns of roughly 57 percent. Such projects included bathroom additions, upscale bathroom additions, upscale master suite additions, upscale bathroom remodels and deck additions.

For those considering more expensive renovations, keep these figures in mind, courtesy of Forbes.

A major remodel of a 200-squarefoot kitchen can cost around $113,000, with homeowners recouping 60 percent.

Replacing 1,250-square feet of siding with new fiber siding can cost $13,000, but homeowners can

expect to recoup 80 percent of that cost at resale.

Replacing 10 existing doublehung windows with vinyl low-e glass windows is valued at $14,000, and the return can be between 68 and 73 percent.

There are even renovations that seem like good ideas but can actually hurt the resale value of a home.

MSN Money lists these projects as money-wasters for those who want to sell soon.

Lavish lighting fixtures can look dated in a few years when trends change.

Wallpaper or textured walls can be notoriously hard to change, and buyers know that.

Kitschy renovations, such as 1950s diner tiles, may appeal to only a select number of people. Neutral renovations are better if resale is the goal.

Many real estate experts warn against converting a bedroom into anything other than a bedroom, even for the purposes of a home office.

Such conversions can immediately devalue the property. The same can be said about combining two small bedrooms into one larger space.

Homeowners should investigate potential renovations before committing the time and money to something that may offer little value at resale.

Two county flood control easements vacated and declared surplus Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has vacated two flood control easements and declared the land to be surplus.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is also the board of the

Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and Nov. 14, the board voted 5-0 twice to approve the easement vacations and declarations of surplus. One vote covered the land along the San Jacinto River, while the other vote was for the George Avenue Storm Drain area in Wildomar.

The San Jacinto easement en-

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compasses approximately 136 acres. It was granted to the county of Riverside in 1944 for river channel, drainage and bank protection works. The easement dedication was made to what was called Drainage District No. 2, and after the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District was established in 1945, Drainage District No. 2 was disbanded and the easement rights were conveyed to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

The easement area contains dirt channel and spoil berms which were created by farmers in the early 20th century to direct very low flows from the San Jacinto River away from farmland. The berms were not intended to handle moderate or high flows.

The easement is also located within an area which has been identified for inclusion in an extension of the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan,

and it is within a reach of the San Jacinto River for which no flood control improvements are proposed and for which a Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain and floodway have been established.

Hillcrest Homes holds options to purchase the property and plans to convert approximately 600 acres into a mitigation bank, which would allow developers of property elsewhere to purchase mitigation credits to fulfill those projects’ off-site mitigation requirements. The establishment of a mitigation bank will restrict future development on that land, but the easement must be vacated to prepare the property for a mitigation bank. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must also issue a Banking Enabling Instrument which approves the area as a mitigation bank. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District staff determined that the use of the easement within the floodway in the proposed manner is acceptable to

protect the watercourse without the district’s maintenance.

The George Avenue Storm Drain was constructed in 2007 as part of a development. The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District was granted an easement in 2012 to operate and maintain the facility which is east of George Avenue between Varian Way and Doheny Circle. The easement is off site from the subdivision. In 2016, a separate tract map was conditioned to construct flood control improvements extending the existing storm drain facility through the subdivision. The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the city of Wildomar approved the plans, and the facility has been constructed and accepted by the city of Wildomar for operation and maintenance. The district right of way is now entirely within the street right of way, so the easement is no longer needed.

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Absolutely gorgeous estate home located behind a private gated entrance. Stunning view home is horse friendly w/ access to Santa Margarita trails. Perfectly appointed throughout, the kitchen is a chef’s delight equipped w/ top of the line appliances. Downstairs MBR features a romantic fplc & luxurious MBR bath. An additional downstairs bedroom on opposite side of the house is perfect for maid/in-laws suite. Enjoy peaceful mountain views from the great room.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

What exactly does a realtor do for clients?

Mike Mason SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

December is that time of year many people are making lists of all kinds.

Lists are made for who gets a gift, food lists, goal setting lists, etc. On that note, I offer a partial list of the top 100 activities realtors do for their clients.

Contact me directly for the complete list of 184 activities complied by the past president of the National Association of Realtors, who testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Housing in response to blunt government complaints about industry pricing.

“By all accounts,” she said, “the general public is not aware of all the services realtors provide to sellers and buyers during the course of the transaction, probably because most of the important services are performed behind the scenes.”

Prepare all the pre-listing research 1. Make appointment with seller for listing presentation.

2. Research all comparable currently listed properties.

3. Research sales activity for past 18 months from multiple listing service and public databases.

4. Research “average days on market” for properties similar in type, price and location.

5. Download and review property tax roll information.

6. Prepare “comparable market analysis” to establish market value.

7. Research property’s ownership and deed type.

8. Prepare listing presentation package with above materials.

9. Perform exterior “curb appeal assessment” of subject property.

10. Compile and assemble formal file on property.

11. Confirm current public schools and explain their impact on market value.

Give listing appointment presentation 12. Give seller an overview of current market conditions and projections.

13. Review agent and company credentials and accomplishments.

14. Present CMA results, including comparables, solds, current listings and expires.

15. Offer professional pricing strategy based and interpretation of current market conditions.

16. Explain market power and benefits of multiple listing service.

17. Explain market power of web marketing, IDX and Realtor.com.

18. Explain the work the broker and agent do “behind the scenes” and agent’s availability on weekends.

19. Explain agent’s role in screening qualified buyers to protect against curiosity seekers.

20. Review all clauses in listing contract and obtain seller’s signature.

Complete more research to prepare the property listing

21. Review current title information.

22. Prepare showing instructions for buyers’ agents and agree on showing time with seller.

23. Verify current loan information with lender(s).

24. Discuss possible buyer financing alternatives and options with seller.

25. Review current appraisal if available.

26. Verify Homeowner Association fees with manager–mandatory or optional and current annual fee.

27. Research and verify city sewer/ septic tank system.

28. Or confirm well status, depth and output from Well Report.

29. Verify security/solar system, term of service and whether owned or leased.

30. Ascertain need for lead-based paint disclosure.

31. Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact.

32. Prepare detailed list of property’s “Inclusions & Conveyances with Sale.”

33. Explain benefits of Homeowner Warranty to seller.

34. Have extra key made for lockbox.

35.Verify if property has rental units involved.

36. Make copies of all leases for retention in listing file.

37. Inform tenants of listing and discuss how showings will be handled.

38. Arrange for yard sign installation.

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Enter the property in MLS database 40. Prepare MLS Profile Sheet – agent is responsible for the accuracy of listing data.

41. Enter property data from Profile Sheet into MLS listing database.

42. Schedule more photos for upload into MLS and use in flyers.

Discuss efficacy of panoramic and aerial drone photography.

Market the listing 43. Create print and internet ads with seller’s input.

44. Coordinate showings with owners, tenants and other agents. Return all calls, including weekends.

45. Install electronic lockbox and program it with agreed-upon showing time windows.

46. Prepare mailing and contact list.

47. Review comparable MLS listings regularly to ensure property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions and availability.

48. Arrange for printing or copying of supply of marketing brochures or flyers.

49. Upload listing to company and agent internet sites, if applicable.

50. Mail “Just Listed” notice to all neighborhood residents.

51. Provide marketing data to buyers coming from referral network.

52. Send feedback emails/faxes to buyers’ agents after showings.

53. Discuss feedback from showing agents with seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale.

54. Place regular weekly update calls to seller to discuss marketing and pricing.

55. Promptly enter price changes in MLS listings database.

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57. Evaluate offers and prepare “net sheet” on each for owner to compare.

58. Counsel seller on offers. Explain merits and weakness of each component of each offer.

59.Contact buyers’ agents to review buyer’s qualifications and discuss offer.

60. Fax, email and deliver Seller’s Disclosure to buyer’s agent or buyer prior to offer if possible.

61. Confirm buyer is pre-qualified by calling loan officer.

62. Negotiate all offers on seller’s behalf, setting time limit for loan approval and closing date.

63.Prepare and convey any counteroffers, acceptance or amendments to buyer’s agent.

64. Fax/email copies of contract and all addendums to escrow company.

65.Disseminate “Under-Contract Showing Restrictions” as seller requests.

66. Fax/deliver copies of Offer to Purchase contract to selling agent.

67. Provide copies of signed Offer to Purchase contract to escrow company.

68. Advise seller in handling additional offers to purchase submitted between contract and closing.

69.Change MLS status to “Sale Pending.”

70. Assist buyer with obtaining financing and follow up as necessary.

71. Order septic inspection, and well certification if applicable.

72. Receive and review septic

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Track the loan process 75.Follow loan processing through to the underwriter.

76. Add lender and other vendors to transaction management program so agents, buyer and seller can track progress of sale.

77. Contact lender weekly to ensure processing is on track.

Supervise the home inspection 78. Coordinate buyer’s professional home inspection with seller.

79. Review home inspector’s report.

80. Explain seller’s responsibilities of loan limits and interpret any clauses in the contract.

81. Assist seller with identifying and negotiating with trustworthy contractors for required repairs.

82. Negotiate payment and oversee completion of all required repairs on seller’s behalf, if needed.

Get the home appraised 83Schedule appraisal.

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85. Follow up on appraisal.

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Closing requires preparations and duties too 87. Coordinate closing process with buyer’s agent and lender.

88. Ensure all parties have all forms and information needed to close the sale.

89. Confirm closing date and time and notify all parties.

90. Work with buyer’s agent in scheduling and conducting buyer’s final walkthrough before closing.

91. Receive and carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy.

92. Confirm the buyer and buyer’s agent received title insurance policy commitment.

93. Review all closing documents carefully for errors.

94.Coordinate closing with seller’s next purchase, resolving timing issues.

95. Have a “no surprises” closing so that seller receives a net proceeds check at closing.

96. Refer sellers to one of the best agents at their destination, if applicable.

97. Change MLS status to Sold.

Enter sale date, price, selling broker and agent’s ID numbers, etc.

Finally, follow up after closing 98. Answer questions about filing claims with Homeowner Warranty Company.

99. Attempt to clarify and resolve any repair conflicts if buyer is dissatisfied.

100. Respond to any follow-up calls and provide any additional information required from office files.

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73.Verify termite inspection ordered, if required.

74. Verify mold inspection ordered, if required.

with the same month a year earlier, while the number of homes sold increased by 5.3 percent, a real estate information service announced.

According to CoreLogic, the median price of a Riverside County home was $358,000 last month, up from $335,000 in October 2016. A total of 3,446 homes were sold in the county, up from 3,274 during the same month the previous year.

A total of 20,735 new and resale houses and condos changed hands in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties in November, according to CoreLogic. That number was down 1.6 percent from 21,075 in September and up 3.6 percent from 20,012 in October 2016.

The median price of a Southern California home was $495,000 in October, down 2 percent from $505,000 in September and up 6.5 percent from $465,000 in October 2016.

“Amid a still-tight inventory, Southern California home sales edged up to a five-year October high as the number of homes selling for $500,000 or more rose 14.4 percent year over year, offsetting a nearly 5 percent decline in sub$500,000 deals,” Andrew LePage, research analyst with CoreLogic, said.

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Tips for buying a home in a seller’s market TEMECULA – The real estate market can be difficult to navigate for both buyers and sellers. Firsttime buyers can easily become overwhelmed as they search for homes, while sellers hoping to get the best price for their homes might be frustrated if offers are slow to come in or fall short of their asking prices.

If met with an underwhelming market, many sellers can pull their homes off the market and wait until it becomes more advantageous to sell. But buyers, particularly those shopping in a seller’s market, may not have that flexibility.

Buying in a seller’s market can be competitive and frustrating, but buyers can employ various strategies to survive such markets and land the homes of their dreams.

Get mortgage preapproval.

Sellers’ markets typically feature

low inventory, which can make the buying process very competitive. Prospective buyers who do not have a mortgage preapproval letter in hand when making offers may find themselves losing out on their dream homes to fellow buyers who have gotten preapproval from a lending institution. Sellers may be impatient with buyers who have not yet been preapproved for a mortgage, even accepting a lesser offer from buyers who are ready to begin transactions immediately. The preapproval process is relatively quick and simple, so buyers should not hesitate to apply.

Stick to a budget. Lenders will indicate to prospective buyers how much they’re willing to lend them, and that figure is typically considerably more than buyers are willing to borrow. In a seller’s

Buying in a seller’s market can be competitive and frustrating, but buyers can employ various strategies to survive such markets and land the homes of their dreams.

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market, bidding wars can quickly drive up prices, but buyers should stick to their budgets so they are not house poor after buying.

Sticking to a budget can be difficult in a seller’s market, but such patience will likely pay off in the long run.

Be ready to compromise. Unless they have unlimited budgets, buyers often must compromise when purchasing a home. That’s especially true in a seller’s market with limited inventory. Buyers who need to buy a home must identify their needs versus their wants and recognize the likelihood that they will have to compromise.

Work with real estate agents.

Some buyers may be tempted to go it alone, searching for and ultimately buying homes without the help of real estate agents. That

instinct can be a foolish move in a seller’s market where competition is high and inventory quickly disappears from the market. Veteran real estate agents have worked in buyer’s and seller’s markets, and buyers can use that experience to their advantage. In addition, real estate agents likely have access to inventory before homes appear on popular real estate websites, giving buyers working with them a leg up in competitive markets.

Buying a home in a seller’s market can be fast-moving and very competitive. But various strategies can ensure buyers still find great homes at great prices in such markets.

Buying in a seller’s market can be competitive and frustrating, but buyers can employ various strategies to survive such markets and land the homes of their dreams.

Safety comes first when stringing holiday lights TEMECULA – Holiday decorations help make a special time of year even more memorable.

Whether it’s hanging mistletoe above a doorway or decking the halls, safety must be a priority when decorating a home for the holidays.

Accidents can happen no matter what type of holiday decorating is going on, but stringing holiday lights around the home may be especially dangerous. This season, keep the following safety tips in mind when stringing lights, so this season of celebration starts off safe and sound.

Work with at least one partner.

Never go it alone when stringing

holiday lights. Make sure someone is there to hold the ladder steady as the other person climbs up and down. Partnering up when stringing holiday lights allows decorators to use both of their hands to climb up ladders instead of using one of their hands to carry lights. Once they reach a point where it’s safe to hang lights, they can then have a helper hand them the lights. If possible, work in groups of three, so someone can hold the ladder steady at all times.

Inspect lights before hanging them. Lights are not built to last forever, and over time holiday lights can suffer damage that has

the potential to be dangerous. Wires can fray, and sockets can crack or break. Inspect lights and wires before hanging them, replacing any that pose a hazard. When replacing bulbs, be sure to replace them with bulbs of equal wattage.

Use an extension cord of adequate length. Exterior holiday lights are often plugged into extension cords that extend to a shed or garage. Do not connect several extension cords to power holiday lights; instead, use just a single cord that’s lengthy enough to reach the outlet. Connecting extension cords is a fire hazard. In addition, make sure the amperage of the decora-

tions matches the amperage rating of the extension cord, which can be found on the product label or possibly on the manufacturer’s website.

Make sure the extension cord is not plugged into the power source while hanging the lights.

Make sure the indoor holiday lights do not pose a safety hazard as well. Lights might be hung on Christmas trees or along hallways.

Such lights and the cords connecting them to power sources should never pose safety hazards, so make sure they are not lying on the floor.

Staple lights to the wall and never place them beneath furniture or rugs. Lights can overheat when

placed beneath rugs, and lights that are not properly secured to a wall can pose certain dangers, including being potential tripping hazards.

Hang the correct lights. When stringing lights, make sure to hang lights designated as exterior lights on the exterior of the home and to hang those designated as interior lights on the inside the home.

Hanging lights in the wrong places poses a fire hazard and creates additional safety concerns, so adhere to manufacturer instructions when stringing lights.

Safety should reign supreme when stringing holiday lights around the house.

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If you can’t stand the heat…

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Assemblywoman Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Traveling entices my curiosity, and I’m adventurous enough to try new things. Therefore, when I heard about the healing ceremony of a temazcal, I was interested in trying it. A temazcal is a sweat lodge which originated in Mesoamerica, and the rituals are still practiced today in Mexico. It’s good for healing the sick, improving health or ridding any spiritual issues by being subjected to high temperatures from steam coming from hot volcanic rocks. We were to sit in the dark in an enclosed igloo while chanting, drinking tea and going through the ritual. Count me in. This sounded like an adventure.

When we arrived, a friendly woman greeted us. The place had good energy and didn’t look like anything out of the ordinary. She served us tea made from lemongrass, mint and piloncillo, which is Mexican sugar.

The tea was to prepare our bodies for the hot temperatures we could endure, up to 120 degrees. It gets so hot that it is believed in ancient times they would drink peyote, and the heat would swell the brain causing hallucinations. We were served tea, simple ordinary tea, and she made sure to tell us that we were not drinking a hallucinogen.

We were guided to the back of the house where a bright yellow, beautiful temazcal stood before us.

That’s where we met our shaman. We asked about the process, and he said it would be a surprise.

“It going to get hot in there,” he warned. He insisted that we get into our birthday suits.

“Just a recommendation” he said about 10 different times during our conversation. It kind of creeped me out. We held on to our garments with a tight grip and refused to disrobe.

We were shocked by how hot it was. It felt like a sauna. The shaman handed us a fresh lemon to rub all over our body. This step was so we

The inside of the temazcal or sweat lodge contains seating and hot volcanic rocks for creating high temperatures and steam. Courtesy photo

could purify ourselves for the next ritual which was to rub herbs on ourselves and release any negative tensions.

He threw water on the volcanic rock, and the steams burst in the air.

Whoosh, steam. It was so hot that we could not breathe out of our nose. I sat on the stool instead of laying down, which is recommended if you can’t tolerate the heat. I know what you’re thinking…a chef that can’t stand the heat right? We had a bit of light coming in from the crack of the door, and I could see that he was showering himself with cold water to keep cool. I immediately asked for a bucket to be poured on me to cool down. My head began to hurt, and I wondered if my brain was swelling. What was in that tea? Whoosh, more steam.

He continued the ceremony and handed us a jar of wet coffee grounds, and we rubbed it on ourselves to stimulate our circulation. Then more steam. Sadistically, the hotter it got he reminded us that it was only going to get worse. He handed us a jar of local honey. What? We rubbed the honey on our bodies which melted off quickly because it was so hot in there.

After a long horrendous forty-fiveminute ordeal, the ceremony was almost over. We stood there, hot, sweaty, sticky with twigs in our hair wondering what was next. He sat and

stared at us and began to chant or was he laughing?

“Chant,” he said. “Say whatever sound comes to mind.”

Nothing came to mind other than “Can I have another bucket of cold water.”

He recommended that we stay in the temazcal for five minutes without him to chant and pat our bodies with bouquets of rue, which is common in spiritual practices and is believed to have mystic energy. He handed us an egg.

“Rub the egg on your forehead, chest and stomach to capture the bad energy. Don’t break it open,” he said.

Left alone, we stood there, and I asked my friend, “Want to make the best of it?”

I suggested that we shout wishes out into the darkness, in case the gods were listening. We asked for good health, love and everything our heart desired. Every time she shouted her intention, I smacked her with the bouquet and chanted “The power of Christ compels you,” like in the scene from the “The Exorcist” to rid her of evil spirits. We began to laugh, and a knock at the door told us our ceremony was over.

We went home exhausted, confused and dehydrated. The one thing for certain is that we came out of it thinner and exfoliated, and this experience brought us closer together.

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Current California driver’s licenses will still be valid forms of identification for activities including driving, visiting non-secure federal facilities and other uses.

Federal identification such as passports or military IDs will also be valid substitutes for REAL IDs after Oct. 1, 2020. But if you don’t think you can remember to bring your passport along for a domestic flight, to visit a local military base or other secure federal location, you’ll probably need to schedule an appointment at your local DMV office before Oct. 1, 2020.

To get your REAL ID, you’ll

have to provide at least three original documents that prove your identity, along with your Social Security number and place of residence. The list is still subject to revision, but documents you can use to prove your identity will most likely include an original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, an unexpired U.S. passport or a certificate of naturalization. Documents proving your Social Security number may include your original Social Security card, W-2 form, or paystub showing your full Social Security number. Lastly, you’ll also need to show proof of California residence.

Documents proving your residence may include a deed, a home utility bill or a property tax bill.

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Minority Floor Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

Movie theaters fail to show Oscar contenders Editor, The most highly praised current movies are being kept from almost 700,000 people. Residents of southwest Riverside County can check their local listings for these Oscar contending titles: “Lady Bird,” “Wonderstruck,” “Last Flag Flying,” “The Breadwinner,” “Mudbound,” “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” “LBJ,” “The Florida Project,” and “Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri.”

Time magazine and others have written about them, and they are likely Oscar contenders. But they

won’t be shown here. The theaters in this area, as usual, are all showing the same small set of Hollywood releases. That means the choices are mostly horror, superhero sequels and animation films.

Earlier this year, much-discussed films like “Stronger,” “Lucky,” “Trainspotting 2,” and “Marjorie Prime” were never shown in this region. Let’s call on the large movie theaters to devote at least one screen out of their 10-15 screens to movies that adults can watch and appreciate.

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Authorities said that a 35-yearold Temecula man was killed Sunday evening when he allegedly drove through a red light and was struck by a van that was crossing the intersection on a green light.

Jacob Prichard, 35, of Temecula died from his injuries near the scene, the intersection of Winchester and Scott roads in Winchester, according to Riverside County coroner and California Highway Patrol press releases.

The CHP said Prichard was traveling north on Winchester Road on his 2000 Harley Davidson motor-

cycle between 55 and 60 mph when he failed to stop for a red light at Scott Road.

The driver of a 2015 Ford Transit 350 van, a 56-year-old Menifee woman, was driving west on a green traffic signal and struck the motorcycle, officials said.

Both vehicles traveled in a northwesterly direction and into a dirt area. The van ultimately went into a barbed wire fence.

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Three men were arrested Thursday, Nov. 30, after authorities alleged they threatened and assaulted two students at Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore in an incident that ended with deputies having to use pepper spray.

Jaime Arias, 21, and Adrian Arias, 19, were arrested on suspicion of battery with potential to cause great bodily injury, conspiracy and disturbing the peace.

A third man, Benigno Arias, 48, was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats and conspiracy.

About 2:45 p.m., deputies went to Temescal Canyon High School to help a school resource officer who was trying to break up a fight, according to a Riverside County sheriff’s news release.

Two men assaulted two juvenile students as they left the school, sheriff’s officials said.

They said arriving deputies used pepper spray to try to stop the altercation but that didn’t work so additional deputies were called to break things up.

The two juveniles suffered minor injuries. They were treated at the scene and released to their parents, according to the release.

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Benigno Arias is one of three men arrested Thursday, Nov. 30, in an altercation that involved two Temescal Canyon High School students, authorities said.

While Benigno Arias was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats, Jaime Arias, 21, on the left, and Adrian Arias, 19, on the right, are under arrest on suspicion of battery with the potential to cause great bodily injury and disturbing the peace.

the victims and another student, officials said.

Jaime Arias and Adrian Arias were booked at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center with bail set at $25,000 each. Benigno Arias was also booked there, but with bail set at $20,000.

Adrian Arias and Benigno Arias

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had been released Saturday, Dec. 1. Jaime Arias was released Dec. 4.

Sheriff’s officials are asking anyone with information to call the Riverside County sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Lake Elsinore sheriff’s station at (951) 245-3300.

Hemet man killed in crash on Interstate 15 in Temecula Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A 34-year-old Hemet man was killed early Friday, Dec. 1, when his vehicle crashed into the back

of a slow-traveling box truck at high speeds on Interstate 15 in Temecula, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Salvador Vasquez was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, the northbound side of I-15, just south of Overland Drive, about 2:22 a.m., according to a Riverside County coroner’s news release.

Vasquez was traveling about 80 mph in his Nissan Sentra as he approached a Peterbuilt 220 striper truck being driven by man doing road surveying work, according to a California Highway Patrol news release.

The truck had its directional arrows activated as it traveled down the freeway about 35 mph, but for unknown reasons Vasquez failed to see the truck and crashed the front end of the Sentra into the back of it, the CHP said. He died from the impact of the crash.

The California Highway Patrol Temecula office is investigating the incident.

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