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Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern A Temecula native and American rescue swimmer who saved four men from a sinking ocean-going rowing boat was recently reunited with three of the people he rescued in an emotional ceremony on Nov. 19. see page A-4

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Council approves ‘Golden Triangle’ development plan Tony Ault Writer The Murrieta City Council, after several years of planning disagreements over 63 acres of prime undeveloped land laying in a triangle between Interstates 15 and 215, have finally approved an amended business development plan with its owner. see page A-9

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Local authors offer up quiet entertainment Kim Harris Managing Editor Ashley Elizabeth Ludwig and Kara Egger are just two of a plethora of local authors whose books are flying off the shelves at local bookstores and online this holiday season. Both say reading and writing are a great way to escape the daily grind and find a bit of peace with their otherwise busy schedules.

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Students of Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac Catholic School exhibit a nativity scene on a parade float during the Santa’s Electric Light Parade in Old Town Temecula on Dec. 4. See more photos on page B-1!

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Support Our Troops provides holiday fun for military families for the 12th year Trevor Montgomery Writer The 12th annual Support Our Troops event, organized by All From The Heart, brought together volunteers, local businesses, military families and their many supporters at Quaid Temecula Harley Davidson Saturday, Dec. 5. The highlight of the day was a brand new bicycle for each of the children in attendance.

The special event included a flyby, an opening ceremony, a bounce house for the children, law enforcement and military vehicle displays, various booths featuring local business and great food. But the highlight of the day’s festivities was a visit by Santa, who arrived on his customized Harley. Saturdays’ free event was a huge success according to the sponsors with over 500 people in attendance. Twentynine of the invited families were able to attend.

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Local firefighter visits Rwanda on missionary trip Kim Harris Managing Editor For Murrieta Firefighter Eric Ackerman, making the decision to go to Rwanda while working on his bachelor’s degree in psychology was one that would change his perspective on life forever.

“It wasn’t so much we had to go anywhere,” Ackerman said of the internship that he was required to complete in order to obtain his degree. “Most people do their internship at the local church counseling center or a regular counseling center, there are all kinds of places because psychology is such a broad degree.”

Ackerman said in addition to a traditional internship, the school he attends, Liberty University, also offered up other options, including the missionary trip to Rwanda and several other locations “I honestly didn’t know much about what had gone on there other Eric Ackerman with children in the Widow’s Village in Rwanda.

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Local MILITARY from page A-1 Judy Harter, one of the founders of All From The Heart, is a former ballet teacher from Seattle. The organization, which she co-founded in 2001, is an all-volunteer, 501(c) (3) organization that supports disabled veterans in the Temecula Valley and throughout all of Southern California. Harter created All From The Heart 11 years ago with co-founder Kelly Shirey, who owns Premier Marketing and Valley Events.

“This year we honored 30 activeduty military families, all with special circumstances such as missing limbs, cancer, special needs children, widows, widowers and those suffering from PTSD.” Harter said.

“We believe when one member of the family serves, the entire family serves.”

Harter explained that each year, in preparation for its Support Our Troops event, All From The Heart receives Christmas wish lists from the military families they are planning on supporting. That way the organization has adequate time to buy personalized gifts for each of the children and families they are assisting and honoring that year.

“We spend a minimum of $100 per each family member, including unborn children and any other additional family members living in the household,” she explained. In addition to the wrapped, personally selected gifts the children received, each child in attendance received a brand new, age-appropriate bicycle or tricycle, along with a new bicycle helmet.

Rolling in the big surprise of the day, the fleet of new bicycles and tricycles, took a virtual platoon of volunteers. The sight of the bikes being rolled in by the volunteers brought squeals of excitement and delight from the children. According to Harter, this year, All From The Heart gave out 58 bicycles and tricycles with new helmets at a cost of over $5,000.

One of the many volunteers in attendance at the event was Linda Roose.

“Being part of this organization has truly been a blessing for us. The fact that my husband and I can touch the lives of some of our American heroes, who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the safety and freedom of this amazing country and its people, is truly an honor,” Roose said.

According to Harter, the one family not attendance had a new-born who was having heart surgery the day of the event. However, arrangements had already been made for the family’s gifts to be delivered before Christmas.

“Rich Quaid, a veteran himself, allowed us to hold the event at his motorcycle dealership one year. He joined the Board of Directors the very next year. The rest is history,” Harter said.

Another volunteer at Saturday’s event, Tricia Jackson said her father was a WWII veteran and her oldest brother served in both Vietnam and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

“Working with All From The Heart allows me to thank, in a small way, our military, who have given so much for our country,” Jackson said.

During Saturday’s event, two recently donated new power wheelchairs were delivered to their new owners, both disabled veterans.

“The look on a disabled veterans’ face when he takes off for the first time in his power wheelchair, or to see tears running down parents’ faces watching their children receive a brand new bicycle and helmet for Christmas, makes volunteering an honor, not work,” Jackson continued.

Another longtime volunteer, Harter’s youngest daughter Haley, has been a volunteer for All From The Heart since it was founded thirteen years ago. In the beginning, when Haley was just 8-years-old, she helped organize Christmas presents for military families at the First Annual Support Our Troops Event in 2003.

“My mom has moved mountains to honor those who have earned that privilege, to give to veterans who have been denied power chairs, and to care for lost soldiers in need of PTSD treatment,” Haley Harter said. “You can’t be raised by an extraordinary woman like her and not have a passion to volunteer and serve others.”

Another way volunteers assist with the organization is to act as Santa’s Helpers, as dedicated shopping families. These families give their time and/or money to have the honor of thanking our military for their sacrifices.

All From The Heart works directly with Disabled American Veterans, Temecula Veteran Center, the Marine Corps League and Family Readiness Officers on the base at Camp Pendleton.

The Fly-by at the Support Our Heroes holiday event at Quaid Temecula Harley Davidson enthralled the crowd of more than 500 Kim Harris photos people on Saturday, Dec. 5.

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One of All From The Heart’s programs that has had the largest impact on veterans is the groups’ Wheels for Warriors program. Wheels for Warriors’ mission is to provide freedom and independence by gifting power wheelchairs and mobility scooters to assist any veteran, which in turn allows them the freedom to live life more fully.

“When our veterans receive their wheelchairs, they gain freedom and independence,” Harter said. “Their family’s lives are immediately changed and the veteran’s quality of life is improved. It is amazing to witness these miracles.”

In most cases, Wheels For Warriors provides refurbished wheelchairs to veterans, however there have been a few brand new wheelchairs the organization has recently delivered from an anonymous donor in Texas, who is dependent on a power wheelchair herself. Harter said it takes about $400 to restore and prepare power chairs for delivery to their new owners. To date, the Wheels for Warriors project has gifted a total of 323 power wheelchairs, representing over $175,000 worth of recycled power chairs and medical equipment. This year alone, 57 power wheelchairs were given away to disabled veterans.

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Our Troops event and the Wheels For Warriors program, the organization created Divine Equine, which provides equine therapy for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the One Good Day Project, that was created for combat veterans with PTSD, and those suffering from cancer as well as at risk youth, in partnership with Manzanita Ranch.

The Temecula Valley Women’s Club, has provided substantial support and assistance to All From the Heart since 2014. Also helping was the American Legion Riders of the Temecula Post 852. Following their Third Annual Clinton Ruiz Memorial Golf Tournament, the organization donated over $3,000 to All from The Heart.

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If you have or know of someone who has a used or new power wheelchair or scooter to donate, please All From The Heart at (951) 290-VETS (8387) to arrange for a pickup.

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Local guardsman awarded after dramatic water rescue Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern A Temecula native and American rescue swimmer who saved four men from a sinking ocean-going rowing boat was recently reunited with three of the people he rescued in an emotional ceremony on Nov. 19.

At International Maritime Organization headquarters, Aviation Survival Technician Christopher Leon of the United States Coast Guard received the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his part in the dramatic rescue of four ocean racers from the Pacific Ocean. He was thanked in person by grateful rescuees Sam Collins, Fraser Hart and James Wright, all from the United Kingdom, during the award ceremony.

Sixty miles offshore from San Francisco, the three rowers, along with Colin Parker from New Zealand, had been taking part in the Great Pacific Race in June 2014 when their four-man boat, Britannia 4, began sinking in severe conditions.

The race support vessel had been unable to reach the stricken rowing boat and its crew due to 30 knot winds and 15 to 20-foot waves. The rowers owe their lives to the efforts of Leon, who had been lowered to the sea to assist them, and to the successful hoists performed by the helicopter crew in conditions compounded by darkness, lack of

visual cues and horizon and breaking waves.

Speaking at the ceremony, Leon said he was pleased to meet the rescuees for the first time since the fateful night and in entirely different circumstances. He said he was honored and humbled to be receiving the award and thanked his fellow crew members, who had flown the helicopter through fierce winds to winch Leon down to the rowers in the stormy seas below.

The crew also performed a series of demanding recovery hoists to initially rescue three of the men.

When fuel levels on the helicopter became dangerously low, the crew was forced to leave the scene to refuel, but Leon remained with Hart, the fourth rower, huddled in the tiny bow portion of the swamped vessel that remained above water. The two men protected each other from the breaking waves and freezing temperatures. Finally, the helicopter was able to return through the stormy night and hoist the two men to safety.

“I would especially like to thank the crew of the helicopter, Lt. Scott Black, Lt. Jesse C. Keyser and flight mechanic Michael Spraggins, because nothing I do can be done without them, and everything we do is a team effort – especially for this case,” Leon said.

“It’s kind of just crazy, I guess,” Leon said about receiving the award. “When I joined the Coast

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Collins thanked Leon and the helicopter crew at the ceremony, acknowledging that setting out to row the Pacific Ocean had been for their own gratification, while Leon had acted selflessly to rescue them.

“What Chris did was a completely selfless act. Something quite special. Chris Leon woke up in the morning and no doubt brushed his teeth, had a normal day. And then, in the darkness of night, a year and a half ago, he launched himself off the side of a helicopter into gale force winds and over six-meter-high seas just to save our lives,” Collins said.

“And as a result we are alive. We will have children. Our children will go on to have children. And we can hopefully repay him, by making the most of our lives. So what I am trying to say, is; thank you, Chris, you really deserve this award for what was a truly exceptional act of bravery at sea,” Collins said.

Leon and the crew of the rescue helicopter CG-6531, US Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco were nominated by the United States. Leon received a medal for the highest award and a certificate.

His fellow crew on the night of the rescue, Lt. Scott Black, Lt. Jesse C Keyser and Aviation Maintenance Technician Michael Spraggins also received certificates for their role.

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu presented the Bravery Award medal and certificate to Leon.

Going forward, Leon said he has a changed perspective on life. “(I

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Aviation Survival Technician Christopher Leon was awarded the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his part in the dramatic Courtesy photo rescue of four ocean racers from the Pacific Ocean.

This project will add additional sidewalk pathway near the Romoland Elementary School, creating a safe walkway for pedestrians near the school, pave a portion of the parking lane and resurface existing roadway.

Cost: Estimated $600,000. The project will be completed in fall 2015.

MENIFEE MOVING SNAPSHOT

2 projects completed 1 project under construction 3 projects added to create a 10-project CIP $170 million investment in the community

How are projects prioritized?

Projects are prioritized based on a combination of need, funding availability and readiness to begin. The need priority ranks projects according to impact to traffic circulation improvement. For funding, the city must budget for projects and work to secure additional outside funding sources to cover project costs. The readiness criteria depends on where a project is in the pre-construction phase, which can last nearly three years, and how well the project relates to current and future projects (see the project timeline on the back panel).

Please be patient as the City of Menifee works to improve traffic circulation: • • • • •

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Name of Project

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Newport Road Widening

$4.4 million

Completed

Winter 2013

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$4 million

Completed

Spring 2014

Newport Road / Interstate 215 Interchange Improvement

$48.4 million

Under construction

2016

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$350,000

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

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2016

2017

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2016

2017

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2019

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Infrastructure and Traffic Circulation An updated guide to Menifee’s Capital Improvement Program

Estimated project dates are based on available funding.

Timeline for major traffic circulation improvement projects Preliminary design

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Environmental review (EIR)

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Developing plans and specifications

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Project out to bid/choosing contractor and construction to completion

24 months

Total time from start to finish

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Menifee Moving construction information is available at www.cityofmenifee.us, under Construction Update.

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The City of Menifee has received an award for their Menifee Moving brochure.

MENIFEE – The City of Menifee was recently awarded a Public Relations Society of America Capella award in the brochure category from the professional association’s Inland Empire chapter. The winning entry was the “Menifee Moving— Improving Menifee’s Infrastructure and Traffic Circulation” brochure produced in May 2015.

According to the association’s website, the award “recognize(s) public relations tactics and programs that successfully incorporate sound research, planning, execution and evaluation. These awards represent the highest standards of performance in the public relations profession in the Inland Empire.”

The objective of the brochure was to develop a consistent Menifee Moving brand for the city’s Capital Improvement Projects. Menifee Moving helps the community identify current and planned CIP

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projects and to communicate more transparently about where and how government money is being spent.

“One of the city’s top priorities is to transparently communicate with our community,” Menifee City Manager Rob Johnson said. “There are many pieces to our awardwinning communications programs that work together to educate and inform our community about city news and events. This award from PRSA, the professional association for public relations professionals, validates the high-quality of our community outreach.”

For more information about the award or the city’s communications efforts, please contact Gina Gonzalez at ggonzalez@cityofmenifee or (951) 672-6777.

Menifee is situated in the heart of southern Riverside County along Interstate 215. It is a vibrant, new city of more than 85,000 residents

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who enjoy a pleasant year-round climate, abundant recreational offerings, reasonably priced housing and convenient proximity to some of Southern California’s premiere attractions and employment centers.

Within its 50 square miles, Menifee’s business, retail and entertainment outlets are starting to shape the community’s character and this growing economic base is also contributing favorably to the city’s strong financial position.

Menifee’s growing family-oriented population values the city’s ongoing commitment to public safety, community events and smart growth for the future. All of these elements are working together to support the city’s strategic vision to make Menifee one of the state’s most promising new cities.

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The initial construction by a private contractor saved the city at least $75,000, a report says.

The new solar panels are estimated to offset approximately 60 percent of future electrical consumption from Southern California Edison, and at a much lower rate.

Over the next two decades, the energy costs are estimated to be reduced over $600,000. A side benefit to the project is a shaded parking area for Police Department vehicles and the preservation of those vehicle exteriors during the hot summer months.

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FPUD works to ensure access to river trails Andrea Verdin Special to Valley News FA L L B R O O K – Fallbrook Public Utility District is hosting meetings with community groups to ensure that their concerns are met as the escrow process moves forward on property involving the Santa Margarita River trails.

The 1,400-acre Santa Margarita river property was placed into escrow so it could be transferred to the Western Rivers Conservancy, with the end goal of holding the property in perpetuity as a conservation easement with Camp Pendleton. The FPUD board has stated that it would not finalize the property sale unless it is convinced that there is a proposed stewardship agreement that allows for currently existing trails to be accessible to the public.

One of the items recently discussed at a special board meeting for FPUD was an update on an overall water supply project, said Brian Brady.

“We have reviewed the status of the sales agreement, and now we’re into an escrow period,” said Brady. “We hope that Western Rivers will do their due diligence and will also develop another partner in purchasing. They will also include a long-term stewardship contract so

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The board has been very active with the non-profits, said Brady, and is working to continue the maintenance of the property through the transfer process.

“We have an ongoing, working relationship with the Trails Council, and have talked with them on a weekly basis,” said Brady. “From FPUD’s point of view, the goals [of the property sale] are multiple. One is of course to receive the value for the property sale in order to pay for a good portion of our water supply project for customers. Secondly, we want to assure there is a permanent conservation easement in perpetuity that’s ironclad.”

Gebhart stated it is import that everyone who uses the trails attend the meetings to express the importance of an ironclad agreement.

“It is very important that everybody who hikes, rides and bikes the valley come to the meetings and express to the board the importance of including the very critical language in order for Fallbrook to be able to retain this incredible recreational area as the crown jewel of Fallbrook, as well as the number one trails system this year by San Diego Magazine in the County of San Diego,” she said, adding that community members should attend any upcoming workshops.

FPUD will be holding a workshop on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the FPUD office is at 990 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook.to discuss whether or not the board will apply for latent powers to provide park and recreation service to the Fallbrook area, potentially including the Santa Margarita Trails.

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There have been several meetings and workshops scheduled by the FPUD board to discuss the board’s latent powers.

“Active participation from the equestrian groups, including two from Temecula, have lent their support for hiking and non-motorized activities on the trails,” said Brady.

The Trails Council, along with other non-profit organizations interested in the continuing use of the trails, have expressed a positive opinion regarding the FPUD board’s interaction throughout the escrow process thus far.

“We are encouraged, but it is critical that when escrow closes and the deed passes to the new owner, there needs to be a plan for the preservation of existing public non-motorized multi-use recreational access, including equestrian access in the form of a public access plan,” said Donna Gebhart of the Trails Council. “The public access plan may include terms and conditions to protect property and wildlife resources, but shall retain a basic floating trail system that is consistent with existing uses and conditions. The public access plan shall include provisions to ensure permanent public access to the

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electricity and other utility consumption. Later, Murrieta received an $881,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and founded the Western Riverside Energy Leader Partnership.

The city was approached by Commercial Solar Power, Inc., an organization based in Temecula, with an unsolicited proposal for a power purchase agreement in 2011. With that staff proposed constructing solar panels in the secure parking lot of the Murrieta Police Department. In researching the proposal, city staff has analyzed solar projects in other municipalities throughout the Inland Empire and Orange County to see if the project would be viable.

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MURRIETA – The city of Murrieta completed and activated a solar panel project secured within the parking lot of the Murrieta Police Station that staff expects will result in future substantial cost savings.

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Each year the California Highway Patrol participates in the “CHiP’s for Kids” toy drive.

CHiP’s for Kids started from humble beginnings 20 years ago in Los Angeles. Back then, a small group of California Highway Patrol officers banded together and

decided to help the less fortunate children living in the communities they served. Today Temecula CHP has teamed up with Walgreens for the project.

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CHiP’s for Kids toy collection runs through Dec. 21. Uniformed CHP officers will distribute the donated toys the week prior to Christmas.

Any assistance residents can offer will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Public Information Officer Mike Lassig at (951) 506-2000.

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City CDBG fund applications for non-profit funding due Tony Ault Writer The City of Temecula is urging representatives of local non-profit organizations seeking Community Development Block Grant funds that recently attended two CDBG workshops to complete their applications before Dec. 17 and submit them to the city.

The Dec. 17 deadline for application submissions is fast approaching with a Finance Committee review set in February, according to Lynn Kelly-Lehner, the city’s senior management analyst. Other non-profit agencies who did not attend the Dec. 7 workshops still may submit applications for the special funding.

The city annually receives CDBG program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is now accepting applications for those

funds under its fiscal year 2016-17 HUD formula entitlements. The two workshops held Dec. 7 at city hall provided technical assistance to non-profit organizations 501(c) (3) and government agencies that will be submitting an application requesting CDBG funds. All agencies or entities applying for CDBG funding assistance must complete the application. The applications for the funds were distributed to prior and newer applicants in November.

They still may be available at the City Hall, 41000 Main Street, Temecula.

Kelley-Lehner said citizen input regarding community development and housing needs for the city of Temecula is always encouraged and will be considered in the development of CDBG activities for the City’s Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year 2016-17, beginning July 1, 2016.

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The City has an extensive process to allocate annual CDBG funds. The following is an approximate timeline for the awarding of annual funds.

The CDBG Funding Timeline is: Dec. 17, deadline for submission of applications; February, 2016 Finance Committee review; MarchApril 2016, 30-day public review for Annual Action Plan; April 2016, public hearing for consideration of AAP and funding; May 15 to June 30, 2016 HUD review and acceptance; July 1, 2016, program year begins; and in July the city will provide award letters and grant sub-recipients.

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Man sentenced to 48 years to life in prison for wife’s murder Kim Harris Managing Editor Freddy Perez Rodas was sentenced to 48 years to life in prison on Friday, Dec.4, for the 2014 slaying of his wife, Escondido Police Officer, Laura Perez.

Perez, 29, of Murrieta, was convicted by a Riverside County jury on Oct. 7, of second-degree murder and arson. They jurors also found true that Perez Rodas personally used a firearm causing Laura Perez’s death, a press

RWANDA from page A-1 than what they told us in the email,” he said, adding that at first the trip to Rwanda didn’t even interest him.

Ackerman said that he was resistant to the idea of going to a place overseas to complete the internship but once he began to warm up to the idea, he felt compelled to go.

release issued by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, reported.

Judge John Monterosso gave Perez Rodas the maximum sentence possible of 48 years to life.

He sentenced Perez Rodas to 15 years to life for second-degree murder, 25 years to life for the use of a firearm enhancement, and eight years in prison for the arson.

As he rendered the sentence, the judge called the actions of Perez Rodas “callous and cold.”

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Perez Rodas’ testimony during the trial. The judge said he believed the defendant showed no remorse and described his testimony about what happened as “an arrogant justification.”

During the sentencing hearing, Escondido police Capt. Michael Loarie addressed the court and said Laura Perez was “destined for greatness” with the department.

On July 23, 2014, Perez Rodas called 911 to report a fire at his Murrieta home and told dispatch-

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Ackerman looked into the region, learning more about the Rwandan Genocide that began in April of 1994, and decided to pack his bags and go. He went through the application process and was one of those selected for the trip.

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ers that his wife might still be inside. Murrieta fire personnel determined that the blaze had been intentionally set and police found that Laura Perez was not in the home and also had not been present at a meeting that afternoon at the Escondido Police Department – something authorities at the department said was completely out of character for her.

A subsequent investigation led Murrieta police detectives to a storage unit in Moreno Valley which had been rented by Perez

Rodas. Inside they found the victim’s body, two loaded handguns, about $100,000 cash, passports, and a pick and shovel.

A coroner’s autopsy revealed the victim had been shot three times, including once at very close range in the back.

The case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael Cabral.

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spent time talking to them, understanding them. They were some of the best dressed kids, they had time to play. It was kind of eye opening in that way.”

Ackerman visited several other sites including the Star School, a private school in Rwanda for kids in preschool through high school.

“Some kids live there, a lot of kids will walk home from school every day,” he said. “We got to spend time with the kids and see the dynamic, it wasn’t all orphans, but there were a lot of kids that were orphans. There were a lot of kids whose mothers were widows.

Having that interaction with the kids was good. They were really receptive to it too.”

While with the children at Star School, Ackerman and his group left donated school supplies, medical supplies and toys for the children.

The group also visited the Genocide Memorial, another site where 5,000 Rwandans lost their lives and the Village of Reconciliation where victims and aggressors of the genocide, through forgiveness, time and pain, have moved to a place where they are living side by side.

“I watched people put their arms around those who killed members of their family,” Ackerman said. “I watched a guy put his arms around

the guy who killed his daughter.

That was when I really realized we have a lot to learn from that situation.”

Ackerrman, along with the others on the trip, took supplies to the Widow’s Village, where the government built houses for women who were widowed during the genocide.

“A lot of the same kids we met at the Star School were from the Widow’s Village,” he said adding that many of the widows have remarried and started families.

Ackerman said the entire experience changed him in many ways, but most importantly, reminded him that forgiveness is an important aspect in any society.

“The whole trip was completely life changing,” he said. “The easy thing to say is so simple it’s almost a cop out, but perspective. It puts into perspective our situation as Americans, and my personal faith.

Watching how far these people had come from the pure darkness they were in during the genocide to the point where they are forgiving people and embracing them, still to this day, it almost feels difficult to explain, but what it really is, is the real power of forgiveness.”

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Murrieta Council approves amended ‘Golden Triangle’ development plan Tony Ault Writer The Murrieta City Council, after several years of planning disagreements over 63 acres of prime undeveloped land laying in a triangle between Interstates 15 and 215, have finally approved an amended business development plan with its owner.

An amended development agreement for a specific plan for the property, once called the “Golden Triangle” and now referred to as the Murrieta Springs Mall-Triangle, was approved by the council Tuesday, Dec. 1 opening the door for its future development by the owners, the Andy Domenigoni family. The decision was not without a great deal of prior debate, a public hearing and a Writ of Mandate filed with Riverside Superior Court by the Domenigoni-Barton Properties and its potential developer.

Now with the 5-0 unanimous decision to approve the Development Agreement #54 for Specific Plan No. 276, over the suggested denial of the Planning Commission, the Domenigoni family can proceed with an 1.7 million square foot open air mall to include retail stores, offices and other businesses in the “triangle” that will benefit the city and its residents in the future.

There are still issues in the development to be ironed out, but the city has given the green light to the long sought project.

“We haven’t quite seen eye-toeye in the years past,” said Andy Domenigoni appearing before the council. Pointing out that since 1991, when the initial developers on the property, RogersDale failed, Murrieta lost a major mall development to Temecula (The Promenade) and a business center in Menifee. “But, that’s water under the bridge now.”

He noted that many things have changed since 1991and was pleased to have the new Environmental Report and Specific Plan approved in 2013 by the city. The new “Triangle” included an agreement the development would be an open air business and retail center

Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane congratulates Andy Domenigoni of Domenigoni’-Barton Properties, owner of the Triangle property between Interstates 15 and 215, where the future 1.7 million square foot Murrieta Springs Mall (The Triangle) will be built. City Council approved an amendment to the plan that will let DBP properties find a developer.

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without “drive-thru” businesses or quick serve restaurants.

In the 2013 Specific Plan an additional development plan was not required, but was to be discussed by the city. In that discussion the city decided it wanted to replace the public benefits now in place, including the widening of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and other improvements that would benefit any new developer. They wanted to negotiate with DBP for new fire suppression equipment (100-foot ladder truck), public park funding and a freeway off ramp loop that would take up 31/2 acres on DBP land as benefit replacements. DBP refused to negotiate the proposed development agreement.

“There was nothing in the original development agreement for us to provide a freeway loop ramp,” Andy Domenigoni said. “There are no park fees paid by business interests in the city now and, although we don’t mind helping with more fire suppression equipment, we would want it spread equally among all the residents…We felt this was an extortion agreement.”

Thus an impasse for nearly two years was created.

Earlier this year DBP went to court, filing a Writ of Mandamus arguing the city stepped out

of bounds with its demands in a development agreement. The court agreed and now there are guidelines to what kind of new amendments can be made in any development agreement and those would be considered “minor.”

Any new development agreements now would be mutual between the city and DBP outside so long as they do not, “(a) Alter the permitted uses of the property as a whole; or, (b) Increase the density or intensity of use of the Property as a whole; or, (c) Increase the maximum height and size of permitted buildings; or (d) delete a requirement for the reservation or dedication of land for public purposes within the property as a whole, except where such deletion is authorized under the development plan; or, (e) constitute a project requiring a subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report pursuant to the Section 21166 of the Public Resource Code.”

At the Dec. meeting council approved the amendment as requested by DBP allowing them to market the advantage of the protections of the agreement, which includes protection from the city changing the specific plan without the owner’s consent, and protection from cer-

tain fees (Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee). In exchange, the city will receive what it has already granted, which is the specific plan for the property. The city will receive many millions in property and sales tax revenues over time after the project is completed.

The planning commission suggested the council deny the amendment because it could cost the city an anticipated $8 million in TUMF fees that now will need to be provided by other public funding sources.

“Now so long as stay within the 1.7 million square foot development plan we can move the projects back, move it around, or move it up,” Domenigoni said. “We passed a big hurdle. Now we can look forward and not back.”

He said with the new agreement DBP will be able to find a new developer with new venues and proceed with the major triangle development that will both benefit not only the city and its residents but all the surrounding communities in southwest Riverside County.

He said the process is far from over and it will “probably take at least two years before a shovel can be turned on the project.” He also indicated he would continue talks on granting other benefits to the residents of the city.

It is a dream come true for Domenigoni and his family. “We could have bailed out many times through the years, but we wanted to put back the investment in the Inland area. We, as a family, have always wanted to be helpful to the community. This is our home.”

The Murrieta City Council as a group thanked the Domenigonis for sticking with them through the past 20 years.

Specific Plan 276 that was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in October 2013 provided for an amendment and restatement. Changes to the Specific Plan include changing the name from “Murrieta Springs Mall” to “The Triangle” and updating the description of the project proposal. The amendment maintained the originally approved square footage from the original

Specific Plan of 1,767,914. Other changes included the following: Revising the number of Planning Areas from six to four; Revising the height limitation for the hotel and office buildings located at the three corners of the site to a maximum of 280 feet in one area and 200 feet in two others; reducing the amount of retail space and increasing the amount of office, restaurant, and entertainment space, within the same maximum gross building area of 1,767,914-squarefeet; providing amended standards for advertising structures and signs, including maximum square footage, height, and aggregate number of signs; and updating development standards.

Also, separating design guidelines into a separate document for purposes of streamlining the process of making future design changes; certifying a new Environmental Impact Report; and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Specific Plan Amendment and related General Plan Amendment.

The original Specific Plan was approved for a cinema, 134 room hotel, 90,000 square feet of office, and 1.2 million square feet of major retail tenants and department stores. The amended Specific Plan had the following allocation of land use according to another Planning Commission summary report showing land uses in square feet: retail 640,914; office 779,082; hotel (220 Rooms) 148,000; entertainment 74,660; and restaurants with 125,258- square-feet maximum. Total for all land use categories is 1,767,914-square-feet.

The modifications to the Specific Plan resulted in a reduction of retail space of approximately 600,000 square feet and an increase of office space of approximately 690,000 square feet.

It will be one of the largest business developments in Murrieta when completed.

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President outlines plan to fight ISIS, urges tolerance Editor’s note; On Sunday, Dec. 6, President Barack Obama addressed the nation regarding the mass shooting in San Bernardino. Following the address this was sent as an email to newspapers across the country. The following is the letter in its entirety.

Tonight, I addressed the nation from the Oval Office on my top priority as President: Keeping the American people safe.

It weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of all of us in the wake of the terrible tragedy in San Bernardino.

Fourteen Americans -- dads, moms, daughters, sons -- were taken from us as they came together to celebrate the holidays. Each of them a public servant. All of them a part of our American family.

The FBI is still gathering the facts about what happened in San Bernardino, but here is what we know.

We have no evidence that the killers were directed by a terrorist organization overseas, or that they were part of a broader conspiracy here at home. But it is clear that these killers had embraced a perversion of Islam, stockpiled assault weapons, and committed an act of terrorism.

Our nation has been at war with terrorists since al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 Americans on 9/11. Since then, we’ve hardened our defenses. Our intelligence and law enforcement agencies have disrupted countless plots and worked around the clock

to keep us safe. Our military and counter-terrorism professionals have relentlessly pursued terrorist networks overseas -- disrupting safe havens, killing Osama bin Laden, and decimating al Qaeda’s leadership.

But over the last few years, the threat has evolved as terrorists have turned to less complicated acts of violence like the mass shootings that are all-too common in our society. For the past seven years, I have confronted the evolution of this threat each morning. Your security is my greatest responsibility. And I know that, after so much war, many Americans are asking whether we are confronted by a cancer that has no immediate cure.

So, tonight, this is what I want you to know: The threat of terrorism is real, but we will overcome it.

We will destroy ISIL and any other organization that tries to harm us.

Here’s how: First, our military will continue to hunt down terrorist plotters in any country where it is necessary, using air strikes to take out ISIL leaders and their infrastructure in Iraq and Syria.

And since the attacks in Paris, our closest allies – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom – have ramped up their contributions to our military campaign, which will help us accelerate our effort to destroy ISIL. Second, we will continue to provide training and equipment to Iraqi

and Syrian forces fighting ISIL on the ground so that we take away their safe havens. In both countries, we are deploying Special Operations forces who can accelerate that offensive.

Third, we are leading a coalition of 65 countries to stop ISIL’s operations by disrupting plots, cutting off their financing, and preventing them from recruiting more fighters.

Fourth, with American leadership, the international community has established a process and timeline to pursue cease-fires and a political resolution to the Syrian civil war.

Doing so will allow the Syrian people and every country to focus on the common goal of destroying ISIL. That is our strategy -- designed and supported by military commanders, counter-terrorism experts, and countries committed to defeating these terrorists. And we constantly examine further steps needed to get the job done. That is why I have ordered the Departments of State and Homeland Security to review the visa program under which the female terrorist in San Bernardino originally came to this country. And that is why I will urge high tech and law enforcement leaders to make it harder for terrorists to use technology to escape from justice.

Here at home, we can do more together to immediately address this challenge.

To start, Congress should act

to make sure that no one on a No Fly List is able to buy a gun. What possible argument can be made for allowing a terrorist suspect to buy a semi-automatic weapon? This is a matter of national security. I know there are some who reject any gun safety measure, but no matter how effective our intelligence and law enforcement agencies, we cannot identify every would-be mass shooter. What we can do, and must do, is make it harder for them to kill.

Next, we should put in place stronger screening for those who come to America without a visa so that we can know if they’ve traveled to war zones. And finally, if Congress believes, as I do, that we are at war with ISIL, then it should vote to authorize the continued use of military force against these terrorists.

This is what we should do. But I’d like to also say a word about what we should not do.

We should not be drawn once again into a long and costly ground war in Iraq or Syria. That’s what groups like ISIL want. We also cannot turn against one another by letting this fight become a war between America and Islam. That, too, is what groups like ISIL want. ISIL does not speak for Islam. They are thugs and killers, and account for a tiny fraction of more than a billion Muslims around the world who reject their hateful ideology.

If we are to succeed in defeating terrorism, we must enlist Muslim communities as our strongest allies in rooting out misguided ideas that lead to radicalization. It is the responsibility of all Americans – of every faith – to reject discrimination. It is our responsibility to reject religious tests on who we admit into this country. It is our responsibility to reject language that encourages suspicion or hate. Because that kind of divisiveness, that betrayal of our values, plays into the hands of groups like ISIL. We have to remember that.

I am confident America will succeed in this mission because we are on the right side of history. Even as we debate our differences, let’s make sure we never forget what makes us exceptional: We were founded upon a belief in human dignity – the idea that no matter who you are, or where you come from, or what you look like, or what religion you practice, you are equal in the eyes of God and equal in the eyes of the law.

Let’s not forget that freedom is more powerful than fear. That we have always met challenges – whether war or depression; natural disasters or terrorist attacks – by coming together around our common ideals. As long as we stay true to who we are, then I have no doubt that America will prevail.

Thank you, President Barack Obama

ing local government were debated in Sacramento. Among these I was happy to support legislation facilitating the funding of Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts by local agencies, a package of bills regulating medical marijuana, including the ability of local governments to prohibit its cultivation, administrative adjustments to decrease the volatility of gas tax revenues as a

result of price fluctuations, as well as new penalties for operating drones during wildfires in way that impedes firefighters.

I am very pleased to report that the League of California Cities has analyzed votes on key bills introduced this session and that as a result of my strong stance in support of local control, I have joined several Assembly colleagues to receive the highest

score awarded by the League.

Maintaining the authority of city and county governments, with local officials deciding local issues, is obviously more efficient and likely to be more in line with public desires than decisions made hundreds or even thousands of miles away.

More importantly, local jurisdictions, supported by informed and involved citizens, help keep us free.

to the city where the carnage occurred and, after laying a rose at the Bataclan Concert Hall, spoke persuasively to150 world leaders.

This usually mild-mannered man

was extraordinarily forceful when he urged those assembled to “take action” in order to save the world against a growing threat that “could define the contours of this century more dramatically than any other.”

Obama did not mince words when he warned nations large and small that “there is such a thing as being too late!”

Our 44th president astonished those present when he boldly proclaimed, “The United States not only recognizes our role in creating this problem, we embrace our responsibility to do something about it!”

What clarity! What decisiveness!

Unfortunately, this call to arms was not against the Islamic State, which is gobbling up land in the Middle East at an alarming rate and sending its followers to the West to wage war on the civilized nations of the world. It was, alas, a call to battle an unproved theory of global warming.

And while the threat from ISIS is real, the threat from global warming is highly in doubt. In fact, satellite temperature measurements, which are the most accurate, show there has been no warming of the earth’s atmosphere in almost two decades, a fact the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conveniently omits from its monthly reports and projections, relying instead on temperatures from ground-based stations.

It is widely understood that ground-based measurements are subject to what is known as a “heat island effect.” Most reporting stations are in developed areas. As these areas grow, there is more concrete and other materials that hold heat. Any reasonable person knows that, on any given day, the temperature is warmer over concrete than it is over bare land – thus the importance of the satellite data.

But don’t take my word for it. When Rep. Lamar Smith, the chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology took testimony from NOAA’s deputy administrator, Manson Brown, he confirmed it. Brown told the committee that NOAA’s ability “to deliver environmental intelligence starts with keeping the pulse of the planet, especially the atmosphere and the ocean, and this is the central capability where space-based assets come into play.”

So why does NOAA leave out this important data when making its projections? It appears the nation’s premier environment intelligence agency has been highly politicized in order to generate alarming head-

lines that further Obama’s extreme climate change agenda.

In fact, earlier this year when NASA, another highly politicized agency, announced that 2014 was one of the hottest years on record, it was a subject of ridicule. As it turns out only 38 percent of the scientists who produced this report were sure it was actually correct, yet this was the stuff that was fed to the American public by an adoring mainstream media.

Even now, a group of scientists meeting in Wales are predicting a decades-long mini ice-age as a result of a decrease in solar activity.

History bears this out: The sun has a far greater effect on the earth’s temperature than man ever could.

Does Barack Obama truly believe what he is peddling? If he does, he would appear to be the world’s biggest hypocrite. It is estimated that travel to and from the summit by these world leaders produced over 300,000 tons of CO2, 803,880 pounds for Obama alone. Anyone ever hear of “Go to Meeting” via the Internet?

While Parisians were encouraged to peddle bicycles to power lights along the famous ChampsElysees, Obama and his entourage where whisked to and from this gathering in elaborate motorcades to the tune of some $800,000. If Obama is so concerned about our carbon footprint, why not lead by example? What’s wrong with a few buses that could accommodate the whole crowd?

Let’s face it: These international summits are simply an excuse for the world’s most powerful to gather in order to have a vacation and feel good about themselves. They stay in 5-star hotels. (Obama’s tab was over $100,000.) They are wined and dined on fare fit for kings, not the public servants they claim to be.

Meanwhile, Obama is proposing draconian regulations that will drive up the cost of basic transportation and heating homes for those who can least afford it.

It’s little wonder most Americas are sick of politicians.

Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commentator. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation’s first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat. Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com. She is a pilot who lives on a private runway.

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Local control: a bulwark of our republic Marie Waldron Special to Valley News I am a strong supporter of maintaining the authority of city and county governments to decide local issues. My 14 years on the Escondido City Council as well as my service as a board member on the North County Transit District and as Escondido’s representative to the League of

California Cities have reinforced my belief in the vital role played by local government in our state and nation.

Our liberties are based on a system of checks and balances. In theory at least, local, state, and federal jurisdictions all balance and restrain overreaching power grabs by any branch of government that seeks to overstep its bounds.

This year a number of bills impact-

Obama declares war Jane Chastain Special to Valley News Seven years into his presidency Barack Obama finally found his

mojo and declared war!

Americans were astonished that within three weeks of the bloody Paris attacks, the U.S. leader dropped everything to jet

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‘A Christmas Carol,’ delightfully presented by Temecula Valley Players

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Beverly Nault Reviewer Few stories resonate with audiences of all faiths as deeply as Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

The message of community over personal needs, simple joy over possessions as told through the story of miser Scrooge, is as relevant today as the year of its publication in 1834. Adapted into dozens of stage plays, radio operas and musicals, the version written by Alan Menken with book by Lynn Ahrens has become one of the most popular musicals presented by Temecula Valley Players.

Board member and frequent actor, Patti Drew, said that the show was first staged in 2005 soon after the Old Town Temecula Theater first opened and has continued to draw some of its largest audiences.

T h i s y e a r ’s p r o d u c t i o n , directed by Myles Vencill, with choreography by Victoria Jauregui and musically directed

by Jacquelyn Peterson, continues the tradition of song and stage magic through the eyes of Ebenezer Scrooge, masterfully portrayed by John Edward Clark, as he travels to the past guided by the uber-talented Emily Ramos, the spritely Ghost of Christmas Past.

The streets of London come alive with half-timbered, snowcovered pieces opening and closing as the exterior and interior of homes, businesses and Scrooge’s office. A burning gas lamp, Christmas wreaths and cheerful bows back drop the colorful period costumes overseen

by Ruthann Marlborough.

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the carolers advance onstage, the lighting, designed by Bill Strawn, provides dimension and personality to each number.

Highlights include a lively and enjoyable tap number you might not expect in a vintage musical. Featured dancers were

Pictured from left are Tim Harvey as Bob Cratchit, Rachel Stiner as Mrs. Cratchit, Aiden Harvey as Tiny Tim, Caty Hill as Martha Cratchit and Kyle Southard as Edward Cratchit.

“The ‘Christmas Carol’ production continues this weekend Dec. 11, 12 and 13.”

Vignette scene from ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens.

Cole Howard, Renata Moenho, Marisa Moenho, Caty Hill, Ashlyn Miller, Torrey Burch and Emily Ramos.

The requisite holiday merrymaking came alive during Fezziwig’s ball. The effervescent and gifted songstress, Lisa Wunderlich played the Mrs. to the jubilant Todd Meyer’s Mr. Fezziwig in a real crowd pleaser. A wonderfully creepy graveyard scene pulled out all the “dancing dead” stops in St. Paul’s graveyard.

The trip, through Scrooge’s past, resurrects former business

partner, Jacob Marley in the form of the over-chained and deathly mournful Randall Matsumoto, who’s haunting voice resonated encouragement to embrace life, lest your future’s weighed down, “link by horrifying link.”

No journey back in time with Scrooge would be complete without the diminutive Tiny Tim’s reminder that Christmas is about family. Aiden Harvey as Tim Cratchit, and his own father, Tim Harvey, as well as Mrs. Cratchit, played by Rachel Stinger, and sister played by Caty Hill, stir the emotions as they

celebrate together despite their impoverished circumstances.

The thirty-two cast members, most of whom had several parts, were well cast and each added to the show’s success. Examples are Gene Wunderlich, who morphs from Beadle to Old Joe, Torrey Burch as Faith Smythe and Mycalah Diaz, all add their own touches to the scenes.

Renata Moenho charms as the spirit of Christmas Past, and Cole Howard’s dancing as Christmas Future delivers with elegance and beauty.

There’s always a danger that a show becomes stale after so many presentations, but Myles Vencill added a few touches that add freshness and a spark and the voices and talent are rich enough, especially in the production numbers, that even with recorded music, the songs are worthy and carry the scenes.

Temecula Valley Players encourages audience members to join in the spirit of community and bring donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items that will be donated to a local food bank.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: December 11 – 5-8:30 p.m.

Pennypickle’s Winter Wonderland!

The whole family can come and make memories surrounded by holiday music and twinkling lights at the Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Entertain the kids with activities, snow, and fun! Admission is free. Activity tickets $1 each. Pennypickle’s Workshop is closed during the day preparing for the evenings event.

Information: (951) 308-6376 or www.pennypickles.org.

December 18 – 5:30-8 p.m. Kids Only Club: The Force Awakens. A new generation of fans dreaming of a galaxy far, far away will love hanging with the Professor and his assistants as they explore all things Star Wars. Jedi training will probably be on the agenda.

The Force is calling…this is a lock in event and children need to be pre-registered. You may send food and drinks for your child if you wish. Space is limited. Cost: $15 for kids 6-12. Information and Reservations: (951) 308-6376.

December 19 – 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Kids Only Club: Pennypickle’s Polar Express – Moms and Dads enjoy some “alone time” during this busy season while your PJ and robe clad child boards Professor Pennypickle’s Polar Express for fun activities and adventures. This will be a lock in event and children will need to be pre-registered. You may send food and drinks for your child if you wish. Space is limited.

Cost: $25 for children 5-10 only.

Information and Reservations: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: December 11 and 13 – 7 p.m.

HARK! The Harold presented by Shakespeare in the Vines at Carol’s Restaurant in Baily Vineyard and Winery, 33440 La Serena, Temecula. Tickets and Information: info@shakespeareinthevines.org.

Now through December 13 – 7:30 p.m. A Christmas Carole at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Presented by the Temecula Valley Players based on the story by Charles Dickens. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 12 – 7-10 p.m.

Speakeasy at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Presented

by David Bradley hosting live Traditional Jazz of the 20s and 40s.

Performances feature Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter in rotation with other Southern California Jazz artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 12 – 3-4 p.m.

Cadenza School of Music Orchestra performance. Come enjoy Christmas carols in the plaza at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula. Carols will be performed by the Cadenza orchestra and choir.

December 12 – 3 p.m. The Fallbrook Chorale will present the Many Moods of Christmas at SonRise Christian Fellowship Church, 463 S. Stagecoach Lane. Fallbrook. Information: www.fallbrookchorale.org or fallbrookchorale@gmail.com.

December 13 – 3 p.m.

Candlelight Classics. Ring in the holidays with a Temecula tradition.

The Merc will be decked out in its festive finery and you can enjoy a glass of bubbly to help set the mood at 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 13 – 2-4 p.m. Let them Sing a community singa-long at the Temecula Civic Center Quad area, 41000 Main St. Families are welcome to join the fun of singing Holiday Christmas Carole’s. Information: (951) 6946480 or www.cityoftemecula.org.

December 15 – 7 p.m. danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. It brings the local dance

community together in celebration of the varied and eclectic dance community and all it has to offer.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 16 – 7 p.m. December Songs by Maury Yeston presented

by The Barn Stage Company in association with Temecula Presents at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. The evening will include recognizable tunes from the Broadway stage. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 19 – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Temecula Strings Holiday Christmas Carol performance will be in the plaza at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula.

December 19 – 2 p.m. Holiday Extravaganza at the Golden Bears Theater located at Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of music with Amber Mercomes who will perform holiday classics and the symphony chorus joining TVS performing seasonal favorites. Tickets: www. temeculavalleysymphony.org.

December 19 – 8-11 p.m.

Sobak band will be performing at the Last Stop Shoppe, 30520 Rancho California Rd, Suite 103, Temecula. Information: www. sobakmusic.com.

December 20 – 3 p.m.

Candlelight Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Ring in the holidays with the Campanella Guitar Quartet. The Merc will be decked out in its festive finery.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Now-December 21 – The City of Murrieta’s Annual Toy and Food Drive is seeking donations of non-perishable food and new unwrapped toys and gift cards to assist local families in need this holiday season. Drop off locations: Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta Senior Center, 5 Town Square, Any of the five Murrieta Fire Stations, Murrieta Police Department 2 Town Square and Murrieta City Hall 1 Town Square (closed Fridays).

Now through December 20 – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Home Decorating Contest Untangle those lights and pull out the inflatable’s! Decorate and light up your neighborhood lights must be on from Dec. 7 through Dec. 20. The City of Temecula will be judging both neighborhood and individual homes. Be creative and best of all be festive! Registration: www. temeculaevents.org/holidaylights/.

Your home must be within the Temecula City limits.

N o w t h ro u g h D e c e m b e r 16 – City of Murrieta Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Visit www.murrieta.org/holiday/lights.

Winners will be announced by Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. Entries must be within the Murrieta city limits.

Now through December 20 – Twas the Lights Before Christmas B u s To u r s . T h e Te m e c u l a Community Services Department will brighten your holiday as you tour through Temecula’s festive homes from a doubledecker bus. The evening includes refreshments, prizes, and loads of fun! Bus departs from the Old Town Temecula parking structure. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up through the City of Temecula.

December 11 – 5 p.m. Grand Opening and Family Preview Night hosted by the Temecula Community Services Department for the Temecula Ice Skating Rink, 41000 Main St. Watch skating exhibitions and the popular Bobby races. RSVP required. Information: temeculaonice@gmail.com.

December 12 –8:30 a.m.

Breakfast with Santa at McVicker Fire Station 85, 29405 Grand Ave. Lake Elsinore. Come bring your cameras and have breakfast with

Santa. Tickets are $8 per person and sold at the Lake Elsinore Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave. Proceeds will go toward the local Fire Explorers program. Come out and support our local firefighters! Information and Reservations: (951) 245-0442.

December 12 – 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa. Come have some fun and holiday cheer as you and your family enjoy breakfast, carolers and a visit to Santa’s Workshop at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. This annual family tradition is one you won’t want to miss. Register early as space is limited. 5 Sessions: 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. A 12 p.m. Session is reserved for special needs only.

December 12 – 4-8 p.m. City of Menifee Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Menifee Town Center on Newport Rd. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they light the Menifee Roundabout Oak Tree. Enjoy an evening of food, crafts, vendors, snow area and more! Information: (951) 672-1991.

December 12- January 3, 2016 – Temecula on Ice returns for this holiday season at Town Square Park, 41000 Main St. Features include ice rink, rental skates, vendors, entertainment and more.

Information and skate rink dates and times: temeculaonice@gmail. com.

December 12 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Public Walking Tour of Old Town Temecula beginning at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Experience Old Town in a whole new way as the tour guides share stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to life. Cost: $5. Information: (951) 694-6450.

December 12 – 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Susan Carberry, professional cake designer and owner of the Cake Cottage will demonstrate special techniques to decorate holiday cookies. Space is limited to 20 adult participants at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square.

Information: (951) 304-2489.

December 13 – 1-3 p.m.

Hanukkah Performance at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula. This musical performance will be set up between the Yard House and Pottery Barn.

December 13 – 1-4 p.m.

Temecula Tea and Tour at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Care for a spot of tea? Join in on this free event as you immerse in the history of Temecula in the City’s own local history museum. Information and Reservations: (951) 694-6450.

December 13 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Best Cookie Baker Contest at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St. Put your best cookie baking skills to the test and bring 2 dozen cookies along with your entry form to the Conference Room where there will be a panel

of judges choosing the Best Cookie Baker all cookies will be entered into a cookbook. Entry form and Registration: (951) 694-6480 or www.cityoftemecula.org.

December 14 – 11 a.m. Have you recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have you lived here for many years? If you are interested in meeting new people and having fun, then join the Temecula Valley Newcomers Club as they host their monthly luncheon with entertainment at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula. Reservations Required. Information and Reservations: Sharon (951) 2467532.

December 19 –8:30 a.m.

Breakfast with Santa at McVicker Fire Station 97, 41725 Rosetta Canyon Dr., Lake Elsinore. Come bring your cameras and have breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $8 per person and sold at the Lake Elsinore Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave. Proceeds will go toward the local Fire Explorers program. Come out and support our local firefighters! Information and Reservations: (951) 245-0442.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: December 15 & 16 – 12-1 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Association to host an educational program on Holiday Tips for Caregivers: Manage Stress and Enjoy the Holidays. Families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the holidays can be challenging especially for a caregiver. This is one program you won’t want to miss. Topics include: Caregiver stress management and self-care, ways to adjust holiday traditions and expectations to fit the needs of someone living with Alzheimer’s and tips to help make the holidays enjoyable for everyone. December 16 6-7 p.m.

This educational opportunity will take place as a teleconference.

Registration and Information: Kelli (800) 272-3900 or (619) 678-8322 or kmoorehead@alz.org.

Now through December 15 – Habitat for Humanity’s Christmas Tree Lane “The Garden of Hope and Love” at the Temecula Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula. 20 themed trees are on display and will be given away in an opportunity drawing to benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. Trees are located on the lower level by Macy’s. Raffle cost: $1 per ticket or $10 for 20 tickets. Information: www.habitativ.org.

December 16 – 6 p.m. NAMI Temecula Valley monthly Mental Health Forum will meet at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. This month features a symposium on “Holiday Tips for People in Recovery.”

For people with co-occurring disorders (dual Diagnosis) also addressing holiday issues for others

with mental health challenges.

Information: info@namitv.org or (951) 672-2089.

Now through December 18 The MSJC College Nursing program announces a donation drive for the Valley Restart Shelter, hosted by SWANS (Southwest Association of Nursing Students). Donation Bin Location can be found at the Menifee Campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. 500 building. Donation items needed (new items only) include toiletries, coats and sweaters, socks and underwear – adult and children sizes. All donations go to the families residing at Valley Restart Shelter in Hemet, a shelter and resource center for persons experiencing homelessness.

Information: Janyt (951) 639-5558 or jcamper@msjc.edu.

Now – MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Information: Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605 or nalvarado@msjc.edu.

Now – Professional Clothing Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program.

The Salvation Army is looking for unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets to help the men of the Salvation Army A.R.C. Program better their life. Make donations at any chamber office or the Storm Stadium and receive one free ticket to a Monday or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium. Information: Eilyn (951) 940-5790, ext.115 or Eric (951) 245-4487, ext. 218.

Now – MSJC has Occupational Internships available through its Career and Technical Education Department. Students can gain “hands-on” experience in their field, reinforce learning and make connections with industry. See what opportunities are currently available for the fall 2015 semester.

Information: Matthew (951) 6395437 or mleyden@msjc.edu.

Now - FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay/neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay/ neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible.

Now – Memoir Writing Group every 2nd and 4th Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th St. Temecula, Everyone has a story, join them and write yours! Information: (951) 694-6464.

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Local authors bring romance, adventure to life in popular books Kim Harris Managing Editor Ashley Elizabeth Ludwig and Kara Egger are just two of a plethora of local authors whose books are flying off the shelves at local bookstores and online.

Both say reading and writing are a great way to escape the daily grind and find a bit of peace with their otherwise busy schedules.

Egger, who writes Christian fiction, said that having spent many years as a counselor she wanted to help people understand the principles of a stable and joyful life based on what I’ve seen in the lives of others, both deficiencies and successes, thus the idea of the White Chocolate trilogy was born.

“To do that, I decided to create a timely trilogy based on terrorist acts that were disrupting the lives of my beloved characters in the books,” she said. “The first attacks started in Europe and spread to the United States.

Ashley Elizabeth Ludwig is the author of two books available both online and at Barnes and Noble.

Kara Egger is a counselor and published author of Christian Courtesy photos fiction.

Oddly, the attacks started happening after I published my books.”

Egger’s characters’ deal with the dire circumstances while at the same time a romance is unfolding throughout the three books. The protagonists in the books learn what true love is as they search for answers to why life is unraveling around them, she explained.

“Basically, I thought it was important for readers to deeply reflect on barriers they have to their faith and also see how the characters in the book handle certain questions,” Eggers said. “In addition, it seemed important to embed some critical psychology principles that can help people become more introspective. That was my motive because I’m frequently called on to help people in tough situations based on my background and education which is my pleasure and purpose; but I wanted to leave something that has just about everything in it that people have to know so that they can learn and employ specific strategies for themselves. At the same time, I wanted it to be a fun and enjoyable read; appropriate for all ages, other than children who wouldn’t understand it. No matter what happens, people can reconstruct their lives from the cinders. I have more than once.”

For Ludwig, who writes historical fiction and contemporary romantic suspense, authoring stories has been a part of her life, ever since she was a child.

“The decision to write my first novel, ‘All or Nothing’ was a natural progression of the research I did while working as an archaeologist in Southern Arizona,” she said, adding that it took place in the park she played in as a child. “That story is a true labor of love. I started writing it when my first daughter was born, knowing that I

wanted to be able to show my children to follow your dreams and work hard, put in the action towards making them come true.”

Ludwig, who is married with two adopted daughters, said the most rewarding part of publishing through a traditional press is pushing herself to create the best product imaginable.

“When you hold that book in your hand, it is the result of countless hours of effort by not only you as author, but the editors, the proofreaders, the cover artists, and the support of marketing that all makes it work,” she said.

“Writing the initial drafts of a book is a single and solitary occupation, but when you take that next step, you have a team to encourage you to new heights.”

Currently, Ludwig, who is also a writer with Valley News, is in edits for her next book, a romantic suspense set in a Southern California Wine Country.

“This book, inspired by a true crime event, is moving into places I almost didn’t dare push it by myself, but my editors are encouraging me to go deeper into the story,” she said. “It’s those partnerships that inspire me to keep writing.”

Egger, whose White Chocolate trilogy is rich in metaphors, said being an author isn’t really rewarding to her, which is funny in an odd kind of way.

“When I sat down to write my doctoral dissertation, I was almost shaking with fear. It was terribly intimidating as all writing can be,” she said. “Writing is very difficult and it’s an isolating experience. Once it’s done though, you have something tangible that you can leave other people and that’s what it’s all about.”

Egger said that tangible aspect is why she took the time to create the beautiful book covers so that people

can have them out on their coffee tables.

“They’re beautifully artistic. I love books and am not an eBook fan. EBooks get lost easily but real books take up space as they should, and they’re almost timeless,” she said. “For anyone aspiring to write fiction, the fun part is the relationship you develop with your characters as you create each one, and you can have them go anywhere in the world you want which is what I did in my books. I went on the adventure with them, but overall, writing was tough.”

While the writing was difficult for Egger, she said she can relate to her characters in that she has had to search her own life and to look at her beliefs and behaviors in effort to be the best person that she could be in each of her relationships.

“There have been significant challenges along the way and I learned that it’s important to sift through one’s emotions in every situation, take time to understand and evaluate, seek counsel from others, preferably from people of all ages; and most of all, look honestly at one’s self, work through personal issues through a deep and daily interaction with our Creator in order to effectively deal with people and life circumstances in the most constructive way,” she said. “This is what the characters in my books are learning to do and instead of throwing relationships away when it becomes a bit difficult. They help each other and support one another as a very close unit. People who read the books almost always tell me, ‘I want that.’”

Ludwig’s books all feature a strong female lead and she feels that she can relate to those characters since they are all a work in progress, much like herself.

“I find it interesting to put people in challenging circumstances and seeing how they rise to the occasion, or fall from it, whatever the case may be,” she said.

Both authors said that aspiring writers need to enjoy the experience of creating something that will last forever.

“Self-publishing is very rewarding in that you do not have to change anything in your book that you don’t want to,” Egger said. “There need not be any compromise of values or artistic expression.”

Ludwig said the best advice she can give a writer is to encourage them to put their words onto paper.

“Write. At least three pages a day of new, unedited content. Write every day,” she said. “Also, join a group of creative writers to encourage you, and keep you motivated. Lastly? Read.”

Ludwig’s two novels, “All or Nothing” and the contemporary romantic suspense “Mammoth Secrets,” are available at Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble.

Egger’s White Chocolate trilogy, “White Chocolate Rain,” “White Chocolate Garden” and “White Chocolate Tree” are all available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble. com. “White Chocolate Rain” is also available at Book Soup on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood.

Where Creativity is Nurtured, Skills are Acquired, and Art is Made.

Art Teacher Jim Taylor receives award

Arts Council Menifee Special to Valley News

Jim Taylor uses his creative energy to produce works of art that are strongly influenced by the French Impressionists and won the Arts Council of Menifee’s December Artist of the Month Award.

“I like to blend my images with color and texture so that most come out of the background as a sort of surprise,” said Taylor, who has lived in Menifee since 2007. “I believe the word is pareidolia. An example of this would be looking at the clouds and seeing or recognizing shapes.”

He joined Arts Council Menifee earlier this year and although it is not the first art group he has belonged to, it is one that has generated the most involvement. It is this engagement that led to Taylor being chosen as Arts Council Menifee’s Artist of the Month for December.

“The board of trustees selected Jim not only for his artistic talents, but for his willingness to roll up his sleeves and assist behind the scenes to set up our gallery receptions and events. He’s a real team player,” Bill Zimmerman, Past President of the art organization said.

Born in Oakland on a Thanksgiving day, Taylor has lived in California since 1961. His family lived at various

military bases while his father served in the U.S. Navy. Taylor was a selfdescribed “band geek” and played trumpet in high school and French horn in college. He was also in choir and played tenor banjo with a Jazz Festival camp in Mammoth Lakes.

“Music has always been part of my life as it is with almost everyone,” Taylor said. “With that in mind, we all seem to have some connection with the arts in an emotional or thoughtful way.”

Taylor has created a series of artworks with dance and music themes and plans to do more. He has painted horses and landscapes, too. Taylor is also a photographer and has taught the subject at Calvary Murrieta Christian School.

“Mostly, I’m painting. But the desire for photography is still there and if I can capture something and then paint it, all the better,” he said.

Taylor uses photographs for ideas, applying his paint style to the work.

“I work to create something other than classical/photographic work,” he said. “Most artists are trained to do realistic work and then we have to break from that to create our own style. So if I get too realistic, I paint over it.”

Taylor remembers copying cartoons such as Huckleberry Hound when he was young and his mother had him take some painting lessons.

He took art classes in high school and majored in art in college.

“I work in just about every medium except welding and bronze. Not that I can’t do those; I’ve just not had the opportunity,” Taylor said.

Taylor is glad to be part of Arts Council Menifee, which he feels is “supportive of all the artists.” He has worked hard to devote much more time to painting in the past year because he felt he had to prove himself.

“There is an old saying: ‘Those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach’ and that just makes me boil a little bit because I’m a teacher,” said Taylor, who has taught all aspects of art to students in grades 6 through 12. “So when I wasn’t teaching it, I wanted to prove I could do it.”

He currently works as a substitute teacher for Nuview School District.

He spends time with his wife of 42 years and their five grandchildren, who live nearby.

Taylor has a gauge for his art: “If I walk into the room where the painting is and it makes me smile, I know I’ve done it right. If I look at the work and I see something not quite right, it needs a repaint,” he said. “I hope anyone who has my art smiles the same way.

It should make you feel something.”

For more information, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call (951) 290-2781.

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Christmas spirit shines in Temecula during Santa’s Electric Light Parade

A network of Christmas lights covers the Rancho California Water District big rig during the Santa’s Electric Light Parade in Old Town Temecula.

The “Resonate!” vocal group performs Christmas songs as they march in Temecula’s annual Santa’s Electric Light Parade on Dec. 4.

Shane Gibson photos

Students of Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac Catholic School exhibiting a nativity scene, wave to the hundreds of people attending the annual Santa’s Electric Light Parade.

Murrieta’s Dorothy McElhinney Middle School “Crimson Colt Brigade” march down Front St. in matching Christmas light displays during the Santa’s Electric Light Parade in Old Town Temecula.

The Great Oak High School “Spirit of Great Oak Band and Guard” march down Old Town Front St.

Lake Elsinore ‘Winterfest’ brings snow, smiles to Southwest Riverside County residents

Exelly Rosales, 9, paints a Christmas tree at a designated arts and crafts section for children at the Lake Elsinore Winterfest.

The Elsinore Middle School Roar Band perform Christmas songs along Main St. in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore on Dec. 5.

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Children wait their turn to take a sled ride in the snow run at the Lake Elsinore Winterfest.

Melanie Heath, 11, takes off on a snow-sled run at the Lake Elsinore Winterfest event held in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore.

A child speeds down the snow-sled run that was built alongside City Park in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore.

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Home & Garden / Real Estate

Market at a glance (As of December 6, 2015) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold

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Inventory of Properties Listed

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Seller (37.0)

Seller (38.7)

Seller (41.3)

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Market Action Index*

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 12/07/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 12/06/15. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Avoid These Homeowner Seller Mistakes John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News You have decided that you’re going to get your home ready for sale in the spring and you’re now contemplating what steps to take, what needs to be done and what’s it all going to cost to sell your Temecula/Murrieta family home for the top dollar in the hot spring sellers’ market.

You want to eliminate stress from the formula, yet just the thought of all that lies ahead is already creating this sinking feeling of despair deep inside of you as the anxiety is already starting to mount.

Don’t worry, read through this to identify these common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

Don’t consider a real estate agent who is quick to agree on what price YOU want to sell your home for – That’s what you don’t

want, a “yes man.” Remember, you are going to pay this agent a serious commission for their expertise.

Would you hire a mechanic and tell them how to do your breaks? Do you hire an accountant and stand over their shoulder telling them how to complete a tax form? I think not!

So why would you hire a real estate agent who is quick to accept your price and not offer their expertise.

In the business, we call this “buying the listing.” The agent knows that it won’t sell for this price and that they’ll be able to come to you at a later point for a price reduction and you’ll find yourself “chasing the market,” which typically results in an ultimate selling price. Find an agent you trust to honestly advise you and not keeping any dirty little secrets.

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Once you think you have an idea of how the process will unfold, discuss the entire process with your trusted real estate agent. Understanding the process and what to expect from each party will go a long way at reducing your stress levels and allow the sale to proceed smoothly.

Preparation is king – There is a lot that goes into getting a home ready for sale. Start with the cleaning, then take care of any needed repairs, update as you can and before you put the home on the market, declutter and stage your home so that another family can imagine living there with their personal belongings and not yours.

Cutting corners – OK, it’s time to invest both time and money into making a few needed repairs. Now is not the time to cover things up and start cutting corners with cheap materials or quick temporary fixes.

Duct tape is not your friend. Do the job right and do it with the right products so that the repair will last for years to come.

Watch the calendar – Selling a home is a process that has some very important, even critical dates that must be adhered too. When you are tasked with these responsibilities you need to get them done and done on time. Your failure to comply may result in the Buyer not believing they have to comply with their deadlines and may drag things out as well… or worse, the entire deal could fall out of escrow.

Don’t blame your real estate agent – Your contract is just that – Yours. Sure, your REALTOR® should go over all of the terms and conditions with you and explain each step of the process along with all relevant dates on the time line and let you know what to expect.

Perhaps they did, and you were just overwhelmed or perhaps they didn’t - either way, the contract has your signature on it and you are re-

sponsible for its execution. So, pay attention to what it says and don’t ever tell anyone that you “didn’t know”. Dumb is not a pretty look on anyone.

It’s so inconvenient – Seriously, who keeps their home “show ready” day in and day out with the hope that today is the day that the right buyer will show up and make you that great offer? Well it may be, so you need to keep your house ready to show at all hours of the day, every day…on a very short notice.

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Do you Judge a Book by its Cover? – We all do and so will any potential buyers when considering (or not considering) your home.

The judging starts with the photos and videos your agent takes (or has taken) and blasts across the Internet.

If your home is seen poorly by buyers on the Internet, then the odds of a quick sale for top dollar are greatly diminished.

Do you have a Phantom House?

– If your house can’t be found, at all, on the Internet, then your agent has really let you down. It’s a fact that today, over 90 percent of all home buyers start their search on the Internet. If a potential buyer cannot find your home then chances are very good that they may never get to see it, let alone write an offer and buy it.

Communication is everything – Just like every other aspect of our life where we want to find success, selling your home requires a clear channel of communication with your real estate agent. Sure, your agent may have been courting the heck out of you when trying to get the listing, but then once the sign is in the yard and the lockbox on the door it may be impossible to get any sort of response about anything at all. If you can’t reasonably communicate with your agent, you may want to look at the terms of your listing agreement,1090 and go ahead and fire them. If nothing else, let your concerns be known to their Broker (who actually owns the listing – not the agent) and ask for a replacement agent.

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

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Home & Garden / Real Estate Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 191 closed transactions for 11/30/15 – 12/5/15.

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Aguanga Anza

49220 Forest Springs Road 59710 Anzanita Lane 57140 Horton Hills Road 22570 Bass Place 30037 Happy Hunter Drive 23866 Fair Weather Drive 22192 Treasure Island Drive 4670 Cassiope Court 628 Santa Fe Street 782 Neal Way 890 Johnston Avenue 1060 Tierra Linda Drive 43448 Bos Circle 2133 Casita Court 2329 El Rancho Circle 120 Vivian Lane 2715 Jacaranda Way 716 Central Avenue 1084 Moon Shadow Court 361 Gardenia Circle 34987 Shannon Drive 3024 Devonshire Avenue 40845 Camellia Drive 41604 Royal Palm Drive 40668 Mayberry Avenue 40760 Brock Avenue 41305 Orange Place 2833 Maple Drive 41426 Shadow Palm Way 25201 Jutland Drive 42048 Abbott Lane 3107 Greengable Lane 251 Firestone Lane 25313 Bellview Street 24985 Penang Drive 283 Appaloosa Drive 4061 Cougar Canyon Road 40927 Reden Court 4610 Ferngreen Drive 8810 Mann Lane 3820 Serenade Street 30275 Morse Road 790 Snowcreek Lane 27531 Big Springs Ranch Road 621 Vista De Loma 43866 Nathan Drive 45010 Altissimo Way 34223 Shelton Place 40945 Whitehall Street 35434 Coyote Creek 35260 Bacopa Court 35410 Oakridge Court 53200 Odyssey Street 35585 Desert Rose Way 30505 CANYON HILLS Road 31719 Canyon Ridge Drive 29562 Mascot 57 Bella Donaci 19203 Samuel Drive 33330 Zellar Street 32966 Serena Way 40960 Bankhall Street 33405 Walham Place 29011 Nectarine Court

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4189 Ladrillo Street 29162 Edgewood Drive 32888 Autumn Wood Circle 27326 Calle Balsero 25653 Lola Court 26558 Sun City Boulevard 28263 Via Cascadita 28128 Calle Vallarta 26815 China Drive 29501 Rainbow Forest Way 23709 Shreeder Place 27910 Radford Drive 26664 Hull Street 33075 Aquamarine Circle 27455 Mortensen Court 24306 Conejo Drive 29160 Stone Ridge Street 23542 Badger Creek Lane 30733 Alston Lane 29070 Bridalveil Lane 30665 Adobe Ridge Court 28900 Hillside Drive 28817 Golden Dawn Drive 33282 Lazurite Way 30665 Saddlehorn Way 30680 Pier Pointe Circle 27846 Seneca Court 29928 Lomond Drive 29153 Rocky Point Court 27147 SANFORD Lane 41487 Avenida Delores 24909 Madison Avenue 24909 Madison Avenue 23711 Pepperleaf Street 23333 White Oak Lane 23532 Bending Oak Court 42715 Mountain Shadow Road 41908 Brook Court 41410 Juniper Street 39944 Snow Gum Lane 27556 Papillion Street 40001 Cupeno Road 40128 Avenida Venida 24052 Golden Pheasant Lane 23932 Corte Emerado 24521 Ridgewood Drive 24643 Avenida Musico 26292 Isabella Place 27404 Desert Willow Street 27591 PAPER BARK 28691 Via Las Flores 29272 Via Frontera 29278 Via Frontera 30484 Pelican Bay 25061 Calle Viejo 31912 Cortez Circle 29093 Via Espada 37781 Veranda Way 33921 Verbena Avenue 30820 Snowberry Lane 39660 Salinas Drive 26063 Manzanita Street 40208 Saddlebrook Street 30557 Carriage Lane

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Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

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San Jacinto

347 win 1079 Sombra Way 1762 The Willows Road 42251 Granite View Drive 1355 Summerchase Road 889 Garrett Way 765 Amarillo Way 323 Cambridge Drive 995 Austin Court 1560 Atlas Peak 26181 Fresh Meadow Drive 25951 Coombe Hills Road 28179 Evening Star Drive 25978 Ridgemoor Road 26809 Saratoga Drive 39274 Cayman Court 41604 Big Sage Court 40041 Stowe Road 27679 Sonora Circle 39158 Pagosa Springs Drive 39104 Trail Creek 39256 Shree Road 40625 Calle Fiesta 29705 Monte Verde 31696 Corte Cardenas 32145 Via Bande 31075 Mira Loma Drive 31010 Corte Alamar 43257 Corte Argento 42753 Beaven Court 32822 San Jose Court 42898 Camelot Road 32265 Calle Resaca 32950 Paraguay Drive 31418 Corte Tunas 30366 Calle Halcon 33203 WOLFE Street 46036 Rocky Trail Lane 43365 Corte Benitez 46193 Via La Colorada 45283 Miramonte Street 33949 Galleron Street 45784 Corte Mislanca 32470 Corte Barela 44784 Pride Mountain Street 34197 Hourglass Street 44542 Villa Helena Street 44319 Reidel Street 41005 Reid Court 35440 Calle Nopal 36409 Linda Rosea Road 32946 Avenida Lestonnac 38601 Via De Oro 40675 Parado Del Sol Drive 45075 DE PORTOLA 32784 Batson Lane 34164 Olive Grove Road 33882 Barrengo Drive 23311 Alta Oaks Drive 35538 Crest Meadow Drive 21489 Como Street 25095 Bella Oaks Street 20920 Palomar Street

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Pardee’s Olive Hill homes selling in Bonsall GE kitchen appliances and sleek slab granite countertops.”

Gracious and versatile, the homes at Olive Hill have four to five bedrooms, three and one-half baths and approximately 2,962 to 3,846-square-feet with three and four-bay garages. Each of the four floorplans features great room living with casual and formal dining areas, welcoming front porch entries, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens with large preparation islands, outdoor rooms and a game room (Plans 2, 3, 4). Options for a den or office, craft room, library or spa shower are offered per plan.

A limited number of Plan 1 homes are available with an upstairs loft or optional fifth bedroom and the Plan 4 includes Pardee Homes’ exclusive GenSmart Suite with its own private entrance and spaces for living, sleeping and eating. Additionally, select lots have a separate guest living quarter with a

BONSALL – Since opening in early October home shoppers from San Diego, Orange and south Riverside County have discovered Olive Hill, an enclave of 37 stylish, single-story homes in the rural community of Bonsall.

Pardee Builder’s Olive Hill offers four innovative floorplans on half-acre homesites, and with a new release of seven homes, the time is right to visit and tour this extraordinary collection of homes.

“We’re thrilled to bring Olive Hill, where 46 percent of the neighborhood is open space, to Bonsall,” Liz Ramirez, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes said.

“Framing is currently underway on a number of homes that will be ready for move-in in late March and buyers can still personalize these fabulous homes with an array of options that complement the many included standard features such as a roof-mounted solar electric system, LIC #3

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private bedroom and bath, perfect for extended family or guests.

Impressive interior features include gorgeous gourmet kitchens with GE® stainless steel appliances, granite slab countertops, convenient food preparation and eating islands and cabinet recycling centers. The spacious master bedroom suites have private dressing areas, framed mirrors, deep soaking bathtubs and separate walk-in showers with porcelain tile surrounds and clear glass shower enclosures.

Pricing is from the low $700,000s.

For more information, please visit www.pardeehomes.com or call (760) 842-1020.

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Pardee’s Olive Hill offers great value in four different plans Plan Courtesy photo 4 Exterior; Plan 3 Optional Guest Quarters.

Fallbrook’s KirE Builders Circa De Loma first home phase open FALLBROOK – KirE Builders, Inc. announced the exclusive Grand Opening for Circa De Loma, with its first four Home-Phase release. The new gated community is among the citrus and avocado orchards located Northeast of San Diego approximately 20 minutes from the California Coast.

The public is invited to visit these 2-plus acre, suburban home-sites Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at 5218 Circa De Loma, Fallbrook.

Developers said the possibilities are endless at the 10 distinctively designed new suburban homesites. Interested buyers need to act

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Most Circa De Loma homes offer single-level living and options are offered for indoor-outdoor flexibility, prep kitchens, bonus rooms, den and office spaces, ample bedrooms, or secluded couples retreats. Additional amenities include solar power lease or purchase program and Home Team Pest Defense protection/ There are no HOA, and Mello-Roos at the community.

For the homebuyer seeking superior design and a rural location, the semi-custom homes are priced from the $700,000s on 2 plus acre view lots offering a rare opportunity to create a desirable family homestead.

The Grand Opening festivities are first come, first serve, and beginning Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event provides the

opportunity to tour the new phase one homes, meet the KirE team and enjoy refreshments.

More information is available on nstagram #KirEbuildersinc when a picture of a home is taken on the tour.

KirE Builders is a premier South California homebuilder, with highly regarded communities spread across San Diego County. KirE applies a wealth of knowledge to every home it constructs, ensuring that its customers receive the highest possible standards and attention to detail.

Contact Janean Johnson at Brink Realty with questions: (877) 6127465 Ext.91 or email sales@ brinkre.com and visit: http:// circadeloma.com or on www. facebook.com/kirebuildersinc. com.

For more real estate news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Veterans recognized at special breakfast in Lake Elsinore LAKE ELSINORE – Several veterans and their families were welcomed by the Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore and the Elsinore Women’s Club on Saturday, Nov. 19 for a Veteran’s Breakfast. This special event of appreciation recognized local veterans for their service over the years.

The clubs brought in pounds of pancake batter, butter and sausages, along with gallons of coffee and juice to feed the many service people and their families. Dozens of volunteers staffed the breakfast event held at the Women’s Club in Lake Elsinore.

“This was a wonderful opportunity to show our support of our

veterans here in Lake Elsinore,” said Dee Thomas, president of the Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore. “Our clubs were able to collaborate and create a successful event, which I hope will become a tradition for years to come.”

The two sponsoring clubs worked with the VFW Post 1508, American Legion Post 200 and the Elks Lodge 2591 to reach out to the community and invite veterans to the breakfast.

“The pancake breakfast is another way to share our appreciation for the many who have served for our country,” said Jeanie Corral, past president of the Elsinore Women’s Club and volunteer at Saturday’s

event.

For more information about community involvement and other Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore programs, visit www.lakeelsinorerotary.org.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore meets on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Ortega High School Conference Center at 520 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore. The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore also has an evening and online extension of the club. For information about Rotary programs, you can log onto www.lakeelsinorerotary.org or call (951) 699-5551.

To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore and the Elsinore Women’s Club hosted a Veteran’s Breakfast honoring them for their service. Veterans and their families were served, pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice.

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Surviving your Finances through the Holiday Season Anthony Sobak Financial Columnist We all know our finances can be tight in this tough economy.

But now, as we have entered the Holiday season, it can become extremely challenging to juggle everything and remain above wa-

ter. Below we are providing a list of helpful ways to take the proper steps to enter 2016 in the financial “safe zone.”

Buy gifts for just your immediate family, do not buy gifts for every relative or friend. This behavior can easily put you in the red, starting 2016 out on the wrong foot.

Limit yourself to no more than 2-3 gifts (even if it’s for your significant other); remember love is unconditional, it cannot be bought.

For children, one or two good educational gifts will help a child’s growth and will be much better than the latest fad that will be played with for five minutes and

then forgotten. Educational gifts are usually less expensive as well.

Cards are as good as gifts, letting loved ones know they are in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season.

And for really tight budgets, holiday emails can warm a relative’s heart.

And last but not least, a heartfelt text can touch a loved one’s soul.

Have a financially safe and happy holiday season!

Call us today for a FREE consultation! 951-816-3335 or see us at www.sobakfinancial.com.

Sobak Financial “Working with you, working for you.”

Home & Garden / Real Estate Pardee Homes’ Make Your Move’ Event Offers new home values

Pardee Homes is offering money-saving incentives on select homes purchased by Dec. 20 at eight Inland Empire neighborhoods in the master planned communities of Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore and Courtesy photo Sundance in Beaumont.

LAKE ELSINORE – Pardee Homes continues to offer special values on select homes at neighborhoods in master-planned Canyon Hills Lake Elsinore and Sundance in Beaumont, where

pricing ranges from the mid $200,000 at to the high $300,000.

Pardee Homes’ officials say the special values on the select homes will remain in place until Dec. 20.

“Our ‘Make Your Move’ event

Gifts no food fanatic should go without TEMECULA – Food plays a big role come the holiday season, when friends and family tend to gather around the dinner table to share good meals and catch up on the year’s happenings. But while food plays an integral role at holiday gatherings, food also makes a great gift for that friend or family member on your holiday list who loves to savor a good meal no matter the time of year.

Thanks in part to celebrity chefs and television shows that teach viewers how to make gourmet meals at home, it’s now easier than ever before for food lovers to expand their culinary horizons. Gifting such food fanatics can be fun and may even inspire a love of unique cuisine in holiday shoppers, especially those who consider the following gift ideas.

Cooking kit: Ingredients and other essential elements of good meals were once taken for granted. But more and more foodies are now creating their own foods from scratch.

Bacon fans may fall in love with a kit that helps them cure and smoke their own bacon, while those who love fresh, homemade bread may appreciate a bread-making kit that includes flour, a pan, some recipes, and other items necessary to make the perfect homemade loaf of bread. Cooking kit options are vast, so find a food your loved one can’t go without and purchase the appropriate kit.

Gardening tools: While the holiday season might not seem like the ideal time to buy your favorite foodie some gardening tools, such items make the perfect gift for your loved one who wants to grow his or her

own fruits and vegetables. Locally grown produce has become increasingly popular among foodies focused on eco-conscious cooking practices, and it does not get much more local than home cooks’ own backyards.

Cutlery set: Though it’s easy to overlook, cutlery goes a long way toward making home cooks’ jobs easier. The right cutlery set, which may include one or two chef’s knives, a vegetable knife, a santoku knife, a bread knife, and other knives home cooks will appreciate, can make preparing a meal easier and more efficient than cooking without a set. High-end cutlery sets can cost several hundred dollars, but shoppers on more limited budgets can still find quality cutlery sets for less money.

Food getaway: Many foodies love to travel so they can experience cuisines popular overseas or in different regions of the country. Men and women whose spouses love food can plan a food-themed getaway weekend to a locale that specializes in a type of food their significant others enjoy or have always wanted to try. For example, men and women who love lobster may enjoy a trip to Maine’s annual Lobster Festival, while those who can’t get enough barbecue may appreciate a trip to one of the country’s more notable barbecue spots, such as Memphis, Kansas City, North Carolina or Texas.

Food-themed gifts make the perfect holiday present for food fanatics, and shoppers have an endless array of options to satisfy their favorite foodies’ appetites.

represents a truly extraordinary opportunity to buy a home now and save money,” Matt Sauls, vice president of marketing and product development for Pardee Homes said. “Home shoppers who take advantage of this special promotion can save thousands with special incentives such as backyard landscaping and movein amenity packages that include washer, dryer, refrigerator and TV on select home sites and neighborhoods. We have stunning oneand two-story homes available, including some with our exciting GenSmart Suite and all with great eco-friendly features that help you save money and live comfortably.”

The ‘Make Your Move’ incentive package includes backyard landscaping, window coverings, a washer/dryer and a big screen TV. Additionally, the buyer may be qualified to a select a financing incentive such as 12 months pre-paid HOA dues or a permanent interest rate buydown. More information can be found by visiting www. pardeehomes.com/move.

At Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore, buyers can choose from four neighborhoods: Summerfield featuring both one- and two-story homes with up to four bedrooms, approximately 1,538 to 1,950 square feet and pricing from the

very low $300,000s; Meadow Ridge, with up to seven bedrooms, approximately 2,383 to 4,241 square feet and pricing from the high $300,000s; Meadow Glen, with four to five bedrooms and approximately 2,021 to 3,154 square feet and priced from the mid $300,000s; and Amberleaf with three to five bedrooms, approximately 1,646 to 2,629 square feet and priced form the low $300,000s.

Most Pardee neighborhoods at Canyon Hills include GenSmart Suite™ options that create exciting new opportunities to ‘house’ family and friends for short visits and extended living arrangements.

Canyon Hills is located in the beautiful rolling hills next to Canyon Lake and surrounded by acres of preserved open space. Residents enjoy convenient shopping, great recreational amenities, two private recreation centers and neighborhood schools.

The master-planned Beaumont Sundance homes are located in four neighborhoods and are now selling, They include the final homes at Woodmont, offering spacious three to six bedroom homes, GenSmart Suite options, up to approximately 3,681 square feet and pricing from the mid $300,000s. The final homes at Cie-

lo are offering three to four bedrooms with approximately 1,636 to 1,962-square-feet and priced from the mid $200,000s. The two newest neighborhoods at Sundance include Northstar, priced from the very low $300,000s, with three to five bedrooms and approximately 1,813 to 2,438 square-feet-and Skycrest, priced from the mid $300,000s, with three to six bedrooms and up to approximately 3,012-square-feet.

Sundance, with two neighborhood parks and two elementary schools, is located in proximity of prominent regional parks, hiking, biking, camping and fishing at Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains.

The “Make Your Move” incentives available from Pardee Homes, prospective buyers can be found at www.pardeehomes.com/ move or by calling (951) 399-3698 for more information.

Those interested in Canyon Hills can take the I-15 in Lake Elsinore, exit at Railroad Canyon Road and go east approximately 2.5 miles.

Turn right on Canyon Hills Road and follow the signs to the model homes.

Sundance in Beaumont visitors can exit the I-10 Freeway at Highlands Springs Avenue then go north and follow the signs.

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Blotter Woman Rollover crash injures two in Lake Elsinore displaced Trevor Montgomery the height of rush hour traffic at as critical. The other driver was of the unusually high number of 4:47 p.m. at the intersection of High transported to a local area hospital crashes in the Lake Elsinore area Writer after house with what has been described as recently. “Once again, this accident Street and Lakeshore Drive. moderate to major injuries.

The accident occurred approxihas occurred during the evening LAKE ELSINORE – A major, fire near As of 6:30 p.m. Saturday commute.” two vehicle traffic collision in the mately one mile west of Interstate Due to the high number of recent of Lake Elsinore caused one 15 ramps at Railroad Canyon Road Vasquez said Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore city vehicle to rollover, partially eject- and Diamond Drive, Vasquez said. would remain closed to through major accidents and fatalities in LAKE ELSINORE – A fire swept through a home in the unincorporated community of Lakeland Village, near Lake Elsinore, leaving a woman in need of housing assistance on Monday, Dec. 7.

The blaze was reported at 1:28 a.m. in the 33000 block of Wood Street, Cal Fire Riverside spokeswoman Jody Hagemann said. Arriving units found fire and smoke coming from the single-story, single-family home, the spokeswoman said.

The American Red Cross responded to help the displaced resident.

No injuries were reported.

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ing the driver, authorities reported On Saturday, Dec. 5.

The driver of the rolled-over vehicle needed to be extracted from the vehicle, and suffered critical injuries, Riverside County Deputy Mike Vasquez said.

The other driver reportedly suffered moderate to major injuries. In the crash that occurred just before

According Vasquez, the accident involved a grey sedan and a red truck and was so severe fire personnel had to perform a cut and rescue to free the partially ejected driver.

Vasquez said the partially-ejected driver was successfully extracted from the mangled wreckage and was transported to a local hospital.

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Blaze destroys Menifee mobile home MENIFEE – Fire tore through a Menifee mobile home on Monday, Dec. 7, consuming most of the property and displacing its two occupants.

The non-injury blaze was reported about 5 p.m. in the 25300 block of Avenida Ramada, near Alcante Drive, on the east end of the city, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

An agency spokeswoman said five engine crews and a truck company, numbering around 20 firefighters, battled the flames for nearly 30 min-

utes before gaining the upper hand.

Authorities said that the flames threatened a neighboring property, but there was no collateral damage from the fire.

The double-wide mobile home loss was estimated to be $300,000, according to the fire department.

American Red Cross workers offered to assist the two residents who were left dispossessed, but the adults declined assistance, officials said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

traffic between Main Street and Diamond Drive for several hours, while traffic investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash and fire personnel worked to remove the wrecked vehicles from the area.

“This is the fourth major-injury traffic collision to occur here within the last two months,” Vasquez said

the Lake Elsinore area Vasquez and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind all citizens of Lake Elsinore to be careful while driving and use extra caution while driving during peak traffic hours.

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Motorcyclist killed in Temecula crash

RIVERSIDE – A motorcyclist was killed when he lost control of his bike and struck a sign pole, sustaining ultimately fatal injuries, police said today.

Justin Pease, 41, of Temecula, was found lying in the roadway at 1:06 p.m. Saturday at Rancho California Road, west of Meadows Parkway in Temecula, said Sgt. Chad Loeffler of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

According to deputies, Pease was turning west onto Rancho

California Road when he struck a curb, lost control of the motorcycle and struck a sign pole west of the intersection.

He was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 5:33 p.m.

Police asked any witnesses of the crash to contact Officer Kevin Carpenter at (951) 696-3029.

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Cultural exhibits of various countries where children can be adopted from were on display for guests attending the Orphan Awareness Forum at Murrieta Calvary Chapel Bible College.

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Education

Local Art Students Recognized by the Metropolitan Water District

Cadin Gunnell poses with Metropolitan’s Admiral Splash and teacher Kristi Gunn at the awards ceremony.

LAKE ELSINORE – Lake Elsinore students Khloe Contreras and Cadin Gunnell received top awards at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s annual “bewaterwise.com” poster art contest.

The surprised students were invited to a recognition ceremony at Metropolitan’s headquarters in Los Angeles on Nov. 18.

The two students were chosen for the honor out of 36 students who submitted their art works in the Elsinore Valley Metropolitan Water District area affiliated with MWD. More than 10,000 entries from around Southern California

were submitted to MWD. Cadin, who was a kindergartener at Machado Elementary School when he submitted his art, depicted a train filled with conservation devices next to the words “Choo-Choose to use water wisely.” Khloe, now a 5th grader at Luiseno Elementary School, drew faucets raining coins into a piggy bank next to the words, “Conserve, every drop counts!”

“Cadin and Khloe are exemplary representatives for EVMWD,” Phil Williams, president of the EVMWD board of directors said.

“It is wonderful to see the message of water conservation being

Khloe Contreras shows off her winning artwork at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Awards ceremony.

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recognized in the students in our service area who have worked so thoughtfully on their artwork.”

Cadin’s kindergarten teacher, Kristy Gunn, accompanied him to the awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

“Cadin did a wonderful job

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conveying a conservation mindset in his artwork,” Gunn said. “It is such a great opportunity to instill at such a young age.”

The art will be featured on Metropolitan’s 2016 calendar available at Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s

Headquarters. For more information about EVMWD’s poster art contest and education programs, visit www.evmwd.com/ education.

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Two graduate Air Force boot camp U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Breezy C. Newsome and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Felix graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Newsome is the daughter of Donna and Edward Newsome of Murrieta and a 2015 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta.

Felix is the daughter of Celia and Fidel Felix of Temecula. She is also the sister of Nohemi Felix and wife of Connor Nicholas. She gradu-

ated in 2012 from Chaparral High School in Temecula and earned an associate degree in 2015 from Mira Costa College, Oceanside, Calif.

The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

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Applications for State Senate Fellowships now available SACRAMENTO – Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) announced the availability of applications for the 2016-2017 California Senate Fellows program that gives college graduates a chance to become full-time Senate staff members.

The program provides graduates an opportunity to become Senate staff members at the state Capitol in Sacramento for 11 months beginning in October 2016. Fellows are assigned to the personal or committee staff of a Senator and also participate in academic seminars with Senators, senior staff, journalists, lobbyists, and state government officials. The fellowship program is jointly operated by the California Senate and the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State University.

The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 8, 2016. Eighteen Fellows will be selected in May after an initial screening of applications and a subsequent panel interview of finalists.

Fellows are paid a stipend of $2,627 per month plus health, vision, and dental benefits and can earn six units of graduate credit from Sacramento State for the academic portion of the program.

“Being a Fellow provides an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the legislative process,” Stone said. “Whether your career goals are in the public or private sector, the Senate Fellows program provides valuable training.”

Former Senate Fellows include current members of Congress and

the California Legislature, judges, and numerous other elected officials and community leaders.

Stone said Fellows experience the broad range of activities conducted in busy Senate offices.

Responsibilities include researching public policy issues, helping develop legislative proposals, analyzing and staffing legislation, assisting with constituent inquiries and casework, participating in meetings as the Senator’s representative, writing press releases and speeches, and performing other delegated tasks. A five-week orientation at the beginning of the program provides background on

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Individuals with advanced degrees and those in mid-career are encouraged to apply.

Brochures can be requested online and are also available in the Senator’s Indio and Murrieta offices.

For more information, or to apply, visit the Senate Fellows web site at www.csus.edu/calst/senate.

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Alzheimer’s researchers hopeful for new treatments TEMECULA – Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, and its progression cannot be radically slowed.

The Alzheimer’s Association reports that every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s, and around five million people in the country currently have the disease. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease,

researchers are continuing to work on both drug and nondrug treatments to combat both cognitive and behavioral symptoms. According to information from the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, there is reason for optimism regarding Alzheimer’s treatments. Researchers now have a better understanding of how the

brain changes with Alzheimer’s and can fine tune medications to react with certain areas of the brain responsible for certain symptoms.

For example, drug companies Eli Lilly and Biogen have been testing drugs that block beta amyloid, a protein that can cause toxic brain plaques in people, which are often associated with progressive

brain disease.

Another abnormality associated with Alzheimer’s is caused when a protein called tau twists into microscopic tangles, says the Mayo Clinic. Tangles collapse vital brain cell transport systems. Researchers are looking into medicines that may prevent tau from forming tangles.

In addition, researchers continue to

look at anti-inflammatory drugs to help delay the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as how other conditions and diseases, including high blood pressure or diabetes, may impact the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

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finding that massage significantly relieves pain and reduces anxiety.

sun increased their body’s production of vitamin D and experienced less pain as a result. When the sun is scarce, it’s advisable to get between 400 and 800 IUs of vitamin D daily through supplements and foods.

Natural ways to relieve chronic pain properly to treat short-term pain, too often their usage leads to misuse and dependence, especially when they are used to treat chronic pain.

For long-term pain from arthritis, research suggests that non-opioid medications and even nondrug treatments often provide relief with less risk of addiction and overdose than opioids. Reducing pain using alternative methods with less risk can involve rethinking trips to the medicine cabinet. Doctors and naturalists may advocate for natural pain relievers as a first step to managing pain.

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sufferer’s next choice. Consumer Reports indicates that roughly 45 people per day in America die from overdoses of opioid-containing pain medications, which include methadone, morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Prescriptions for these drugs have climbed 300 percent in the last 10 years. Although opioids can be safe when used

TEMECULA – Chronic pain can be debilitating and interfere with daily life in various ways. Overthe-counter, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are some of the most widely used medications in the United States, but when such medications prove ineffective, prescription pain relievers, which can be addictive, are often a pain

Massage There’s more to massage than working out the kinks of tight muscles. Massage may help boost the body’s levels of endorphins and serotonin, both of which are natural painkillers and mood regulators.

The Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program has conducted a number of studies on massage as treatment for pain following surgery, ultimately

Dietary changes Pain is often linked to inflammation in the body. When eating, choose foods that won’t worsen existing inflammation. Eating less sugar, dairy, and gluten products, which can contribute to inflammation, can help a person feel better.

Increase consumption of foods that reduce inflammation, such as raw vegetables.

Hot and cold therapy Cold compresses can reduce inflammation quickly and also serve as a local anesthetic. Heat therapy can ease aches and pains and make muscles more flexible. Try applying a hot compress prior to stretching to make limbs more limber.

Take the sun A Boston University study that examined 221 men and women with knee osteoarthritis found that those who spent 15 to 20 minutes in the

Brisk walking Fast walking is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that utilizes most of the body. Walking encourages blood circulation, removes toxins, burns calories, and stabilizes blood fats and sugars. Plus, endorphins released from exercise can help a person feel good. A great thing about walking is just about anyone can do it.

Mind-body exercises Exercises that combine focus with stretching can alleviate physical pain and improve mental clarity. Look for yoga, pilates and meditation classes and give them a try. Chronic pain may be relieved with the use of natural remedies, which help pain sufferers reduce their reliance on over-thecounter or prescription medications.

Ways to stay healthy this holiday season has psychological consequences for some people. More people are inclined to feel that their stress increases, rather than decreases, around the holidays. The National Institute of Mental Health says chronic stress can lower immunity and cause excretory, digestive and reproductive systems to stop working properly. Stress also may cause you to eat unhealthy snacks to cope, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain.

Stress is not the only potential health hazard that can arise around

TEMECULA – With the holiday season upon us, many people’s schedules are hectic once again.

There are social events and family gatherings to attend, shopping ventures to make, and decorating to be done. While fun, the holiday season can be a time of added pressure, which leads to stress and other unhealthy situations.

At a time when you want to be at your best, stress can affect your physical well-being. The American Psychological Association says the hustle and bustle of the holidays

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the holidays. A greater number of parties expose you to an abundance of foods and drinks you may not consume on a regular basis, and that can lead to a lot of mindless eating.

Weight gained during this time of year can be difficult to shed come January, when colder temperatures challenge many peoples’ motivation to exercise.

Also, social settings put you in close contact with a greater number of people, potentially increasing your exposure to germs.

You can still feel your best during the holidays. Follow these tips for maintaining a healthy mind and body. Get the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine can protect you against various strains of the flu. Get a flu shot before the holidays so you are ready for cold and flu season.

Carry disinfecting wipes. Germs can linger on surfaces long after an infected person has come and gone.

Studies from researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson have found the flu virus Ñ and even the antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA Ñ on airline tray tables. Buses, trains and doors all may be harboring germs. Wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes and allow them to air-dry before touching them.

This can help you avoid coming into contact with germs.

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tempting to overbook your schedule with a ton of activities, but this may ultimately prove stressful. Leave days open to relax and do things you want to do, such as viewing Christmas light displays or even just unwinding at home with a good book. Try delegating some tasks to others in the household so you don’t take on too much responsibility.

Keep up an exercise routine.

Don’t stray too far from your exercise schedule. You may have to move workout times to free up other time later in the day for shopping or parties. Early morning is a good time to exercise because it gets you moving first thing in the morning and might even encourage you to hit the sack a little earlier each night,

ensuring you get all the sleep you need. Exercise also can improve energy levels and relieve stress.

Don’t focus on food. Focus more on enjoyable activities that keep you moving rather than always being seated around the table for a big meal. Save indulgences for one or two treats on the holidays and eat sensibly otherwise.

Talk to someone. If the holidays have you feeling blue, talk to a friend or family member. If you need more professional support, find a social worker or psychologist that can help you work through stress and other feelings.

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Health Temecula Valley Hospital receives Chest Pain Center accreditation

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TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital now has full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care giving patients’ assurance of stateof-the-art heart care during critical heart attack symptoms.

The hospital received the accreditation Nov. 17, according to Katie Baca, TVH Cardiac Care coordinator.

“Receiving this accreditation shows how hard we have been working to provide our patients with state-of-the art cardiovascular care during that critical window of time (symptom –to-balloon) when we can preserve the integrity of the of the heart muscle,” Baca said.

“We understand the need for speed when it comes to treating what may be a heart attack. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, we follow evidence–based procedures developed by leading experts in cardiac care to reduce time to treatment in the critical early stages of a heart attack,” according to CEO Darlene Wetton.

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, with 600,000 people dying annually of heart disease. More than five million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain. SCPC’s goal is to significantly reduce the mortality rate of these patients by teaching the public to recognize and react to the early symptoms of a possible heart attack, reduce the time that it takes to receive treatment, and increase the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment.

An Accredited Chest Pain Center’s evidence-based, protocol-driven and

systematic approach to cardiac patient care allows clinicians to reduce time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack. Chest pain centers better monitor patients when it is not clear whether or not a patient is having a coronary event.

Such monitoring ensures patients are neither sent home too early nor needlessly admitted.

With the increase in chest pain centers came the need to establish standards and adopt best practices designed to improve the consistency and quality of care provided to patients. SCPC’s CPC Accreditation process ensures that hospitals meet or exceed a wide set of stringent criteria and undergo a comprehensive onsite review by a team of accreditation review specialists.

Hospitals that receive SCPC CPC Accreditation status have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. They emphasize the importance of standardized diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more efficient and effective evaluation as well as more appropriate and rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms. They also serve as a point of entry into the healthcare system to evaluate and treat other medical problems, and they help to promote a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to reduce the risk factors for heart attack.

Temecula Valley Hospital by achieving SCPC’s Chest Pain Center with PCI Accreditation status demonstrated expertise in the following areas: integrating the emergency department with the local emergency medical system; assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients quickly; effectively treating patients with low risk for acute coronary syndrome and no assignable cause for their symptoms; continually seeking to improve processes and procedures; ensuring the competence and training of Accredited Chest Pain Center personnel; maintaining organizational structure and commitment; having a functional design that promotes optimal patient care; and supporting community outreach programs that educate the public to promptly seek medical care if they display symptoms of a possible heart attack

“To me, Temecula Valley Hospital stands out as a hospital with a very strong core of dedicated leaders and staff who work very well together.

This is one of the reasons we have had so much success in such a short amount of time. I am proud to work here!” Dr. Andrew Ho, Chief of Medicine and Director of Cardiology said.

Temecula Valley Hospital, at 31700 Temecula Parkway, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area resi-

dents, according to its staff. As the region’s newest acute care facility, the hospital features 140 private patient rooms, 24 hour a day emergency care, advanced cardiac and stroke care, orthopedics and general medical care and surgical specialties.

For more information on Temecula Valley Hospital, visit www.temeculavalleyhospital.com.

The SCPC is an international nonprofit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort

to create “cardiovascular centers of excellence” that deliver quality, cost and patient satisfaction. As the only cross-specialty organization, SCPC provides the support needed for individual hospitals and hospital systems to effectively reduce variations of care and bridge existing gaps in treatment by providing the tools, education and support necessary to improve patient outcomes.

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HS Cross Country: Great Oak boys win NXN National Championship; Girls bring home third

The Great Oak boys cross country team won a National Championship at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore. on Courtesy photos Saturday, Dec. 5.

The Great Oak Cross Country program turned in one of the most dominant cross country seasons ever, finishing in the top three, better than any other single school’s performance in recent history.

Great Oak’s girls cross country team finished third overall at the Nike Cross Nationals this year.

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Championship. The girls team would finish close behind them in overall rankings, placing third in the nation.

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For the first time in school history, the Great Oak boys cross country team has won a National

Saturday, Dec. 5, under the title ‘Temecula Cross Country Club,’ due to CIF season being over, the Wolfpack cruised to a 49-point victory over their competitors to solidify their No. 1 ranking for good.

Led by Spencer Dodds, who finished 15th overall, Great Oak had five of their runners finish in the Top 100 giving them a total score of 114, eventually putting them ahead of second place America Fork from Utah, who finished with 163 points.

A year after winning the CIF Division 1 State Championships and being crossed over for Nationals, Great Oak made sure the same

thing wouldn’t happen again. They repeated performance as State Champs this season days before earning their first National Title.

Last year’s runners up, the Great Oak girls team was invited to NXN again, but couldn’t improve on their performance, finishing third overall, still making their way to the podium at the end of it all.

After spending an entire season ranked No. 1 in CIF Division 1 and winning the CIF Division 1 State Championships, the girls would be out raced by two teams, Fayetteville-Manlius (55 points) and Davis (144 points).

Led by senior Destiny Collins, who finished 36th overall, the Wolfpack would finish with six girls in the Top 100.

Combined, the Great Oak Cross Country program just turned in one of the most dominant cross country seasons we’ve ever seen, with both Boys and Girls teams finishing in the Top 3, better than any other single school’s performance in recent history.

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HS Football: Broncos buckle; drop second straight CIF-SS West Valley Division Championship to Mission Viejo, 21-14

Antonio Mitchell (4) and Tanner Williams (20) walk off the field as the game ends with Mission Viejo beating Vista Murrieta 21-14 to win the CIF-SS West Valley Division championship for the second year in a row.

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Johnson, the Diablos took a lead early in the fourth quarter and never looked back.

The Broncos started the game on top with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Karson Greeley to his twin brother Kade, but Mission Viejo would strike back quickly on a 41-yard pass from Johnson to Brenden Schooler.

Johnson would finish the game with 162 yards and two touchdowns, the second coming late in the second quarter following a blocked (by Schooler) Vista Murrieta field goal attempt. Johnson would huck a pass 45-yards for wide receiver Olaijah Griffin, son of rapper Warren G, giving

For the fourth consecutive year, the Vista Murrieta Broncos (12-2) have failed to win in the CIF-SS West Valley Division Finals. It was their sixth finals loss in seven years of appearances, with their only win coming in 2011.

Last night, the Mission Viejo Diablos (14-0), made their way into Murrieta and defeated the Broncos 21-14, winning their second-straight CIF title over the Broncos.

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Kyle Williams races past Diablo defenders for what looked to be a big gain, but the play was called back due to a penalty in the fourth quarter of Friday’s CIF-SS West Valley Division final.

the Diablos a 14-7 lead heading into the half.

A Vista Murrieta answer was stopped short on a fourth-and-seven attempt when Greeley threw a pick to defensive lineman A.J. Knight. Greeley finished the game with 179 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Following the half, the Broncos would score on their first drive, a 57-yard touchdown from Greeley to sophomore receiver Khalil Shakir, tying the game at 14-14.

The two teams would exchange drives until the end of the third, when Brendan Schooler intercepted Greeley with 0:52 left on the clock. Their ensuing drive would be the finishing blow to the Broncos, when none other than Schooler pushed in a one-yard touchdown rush, his second TD of the game, giving the Diablos all they needed to win, 21-14.

It was Mission Viejo’s secondstraight CIF Championship, their 26th straight win and fifth championship for head coach Bob Johnson, quarterback Brock’s grandfather. They will go on to the next round of playoffs next week, the State Bowl Championships.

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Vista Murrieta head Coach Coley Candaele receives the runner-up plaque.

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Hunter Orme (32) and Kevin Hicks (26) can’t quite reach a pass intended for Mission Viejo receiver Brenden Schooler.

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HS Football: Heritage falls to Citrus Hill in CIF-SS Inland Division Championships, 29-10 Dean Fioresi Valley News Intern Despite entering the CIF-SS Inland Division Championship game undefeated (13-0); Heritage could not contain the powerhouse duo of Citrus Hill running backs, Devin Floyd and Dumar Fisher, dropping the final game of the season, 29-10 on Friday, Dec. 4. .

Floyd and Fisher were the main players carrying the Hawks offense this season as Citrus Hill ran on 80 percent of its offensive snaps, and though opposing defenses knew it, there seemed to be no way to prepare for it. The senior duo had combined for 3,004 yards and 43 touchdowns this season, with both averaging more than 6 yards per carry coming in to the game.

Both the Heritage Patriots (13-1) and the Citrus Hill Hawks (12-2) were looking for their second CIF Titles in three years. Albeit it in different divisions the first time, the two were set to face off this year, with the Hawks soaring away with a 29-10 victory.

The Patriots started slow and were never able to find their way

Citrus Hill’s Devin Floyd (26) scores from 9 yards out in the CIF-SS Inland Divisions Championship game, which the hawks won 29-10 over Heritage.

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Junior lineman, Brendon Sandoval, clears a path for Aleva Hifo (7) during the CIF-SS Inland Divisions Championship game on Friday, Dec. 4.

back into the game, trailing 17-3 at the half. Their high flying offense was stymied by the overpowering Hawks defense, as they managed their only touchdown with a little over five minutes left in the final quarter.

Heritage turned the ball over on the opening kickoff, an Aleva Hifo fumble, which resulted in seven Citrus Hill points, when senior running back Devin Floyd rushed

when a Brett Virgil fumble turned into a scoop and almost score, ending in a field goal, making the game 17-3 to end the first half.

Citrus Hill would add another field goal to their total, before another defensive stand brought around a safety, putting the Hawks up 22-3. They would seal the game with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, when the Citrus Hill D intercepted a Brett Virgil

for nine yards and touchdown.

Floyd would finish the night with 150 plus yards on the ground.

The Hawks would take a 14-0 lead with another rushing touchdown, when running back Dumar Fisher rushed for a one-yard TD. Fisher and Floyd combined for over 200 yards rushing and three touchdowns on the night.

Another Patriot turnover resulted in Hawks points shortly after,

pass that turned into a 49-yard rushing touchdown from Fisher, putting the Hawks up by the 29-3 final score.

The Hawks will go on to play in next week’s continuation of the playoffs in the State Bowl Championships.

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2015 All Southwestern League girls volleyball teams announced JP Raineri Sports Editor Great Oak senior, Cindy Marina, was named the Most Valuable Girls’ Volleyball Player in the Southwestern League after helping guide the Wolfpack deep into the CIF-SS Division 1AA playoffs as well as helping claim a second Southwestern League Championship for the third straight year.

Seniors Bailee Huizenga, Amy Underdown and Sam Rice join Marina on the All-Southwestern League First Team as well as juniors, Brynn Sherbert and Mya Marshall, who were named to the Second Team.

Chaparral, who also powered though the CIF-SS Division 1AA playoffs, is being represented by seniors Elizabeth Pulver, Julianne Nussbaum and junior setter Karli Koza. Murrieta Valley had two seniors, McKenna Miller and Savannah Hilde, while Vista Murrieta senior Brianna Doehrmann and sophomore Lexi Hedrych received the First Team nod as well. Junior Kali Greathead from Temecula

Great Oak senior, Cindy Marina, was named MVP of the Southwestern League.

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Valley rounds out the All-Southwestern League First team. Each school in the Southwestern League also had two athletes named to the

Second Team.

Congratulations to all on this tremendous accolade.

After helping the Pumas advance deep into the CIF-SS playoffs, Chaparral’s Liz Pulver was named to the All-Southwestern League Matthew Ressler photo First Team for girls volleyball.

2015 All Southwestern League Girls Volleyball Team MVP- Cindy Marina - Great Oak - 12 First Team Bailee Huizenga - Great Oak - 12 Amy Underdown - Great Oak - 12 Sam Rice - Great Oak - 12 Elizabeth Pulver - Chaparral - 12 Julianne Nussbaum - Chaparral - 12 Karli Koza - Chaparral - 11 McKenna Miller - Murrieta Valley - 12 Savannah Hilde - Murrieta Valley - 12 Kali Greathead - Temecula Valley - 11 Brianna Doehrmann - Vista Murrieta - 12 Lexi Hedrych - Vista Murrieta - 10

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HS Boys Basketball: Nighthawk Classic Preview Dean Fioresi Valley News Intern The Murrieta Valley Nighthawks boys’ basketball team is set to hold their annual ‘Murrieta Valley Nighthawks Classic,’ which will host a series of teams from Dec. 7 to Dec. 12.

The tournament will host nine different teams, all from local areas.

Including Murrieta Valley, the bracket sees Beaumont High School (3-0), Temescal Canyon (1-3), Great Oak (2-3), Norco (2-2), Lakeside (3-1), Rancho Verde (4-0), La Sierra (3-1) and Elsinore (0-0).

After finishing 2-2 in the Big Daddy tournament, the Nighthawks will look to turn that performance into a win in their own home tourney.

Led by senior Beau Paiva (15.8 points per game) and junior Austin Iannuzzi (15.3) Murrieta Valley, given a BYE in their first game, will face off against Temescal Canyon in the playin round of the tournament. They will then take on Beaumont, to see if they qualify to move on to the second round.

The other eight teams will play three games each to see if they move onto the first round of bracket play which will take place on Dec. 11.

First round games include Beau-

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Murrieta Valley heads into their own tournament this week at 2-2 as Nighthawk senior, Beau Paiva (20), leads the way after his 15.8 points per game in last weekend’s Big Daddy tournament.

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mont vs. Temescal Canyon/Murrieta Valley/Elsinore, Temescal Canyon vs.

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La Sierra/Elsinore/Norco, La Sierra vs.

Rancho Verde/Elsinore/Lakeside and

Elsinore vs. La Sierra/Rancho Verde/ Beaumont.

Four teams will move on to the first round, which will technically be the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Whichever teams advance past this point, will participate in the Final Game, which will be held on Dec. 11.

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HS Football: Lions late push against Notre Dame not enough; lose CIF-SS Inland Division Championships, 14-6 Chandler Davis Valley News intern The second match up of the season between the top two teams in the Northwest Division, Linfield Christian and Notre Dame, was a hard hitting, fast paced, nail biting grudge match, resulting in a third of three teams locally falling in their prospective CIF-SS Championship games over the weekend.

The first half of the game was all about the Defense. Linfield’s Greg Holt sacked Notre Dame’s quarterback Niles Harrell early in the first quarter. When the Lions got the ball back Notre Dame’s defense answered right back by causing Linfield to fumble the ball. On Notre Dame’s next drive Linfield’s Brian Agapito sacked quarterback Niles Harrell and shortly after John Henry intercepted the ball to get the ball back for last year’s Ambassador League Champions.

Both defenses dominated the opposition entering the second half 0-0. Early in the second half Taylor Lau of Linfield sacked Niles Harrell for the Lions third sack of the game. After Linfield got the ball back QB Clay Maranville threw a touchdown pass to Travis Lau, putting Linfield in the lead. Linfield missed its PAT (point after touchdown), leaving the score at 6-0.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter Harrell connected with WR Jaden Gardner for a Notre Dame Touchdown, as a successful PAT made the score 7-6, Notre Dame. On Linfield’s first play of the fourth quarter, Maranville threw an interception to Wesley

In a defensive struggle, Linfield Christian’s Greg Holt (33) brings down Lancer RB Christian Gurrola in the backfield for one of his 16 tackles.

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Ambassador League foes, Notre Dame and Linfield Christian, battled it out for the CIF-SS Northwest Division championship, with Notre Dame defeating Linfield 14-6 on Saturday, Dec. 5. David Canales photo

Linfield’s Isaiah Pate (5) hauls in a catch over Notre Dames Wesley Smith (18) in the CIF-SS Inland Division Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 5.

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CIF-SS Northwest Division Runners-up, the Linfield Christian Lions.

Smith who returned it for a picksix extending Notre Dame’s lead to eight.

Linfield kept battling, desper-

14-6, with Notre Dame on top for the second time this season. Notre Dame walked off the field as the Northwest Division Champions,

ately trying to get points on the board, but to no avail. Notre Dame shut the Lions down on a fourth down attempt and ended the game,

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with an undefeated season.

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HS Boys Basketball: Area teams compete in Big Daddy Tournament JP Raineri Sports Editor The high school winter sports season officially began and one of the top boys basketball tournaments in the valley saw local schools like Lakeside, Murrieta Valley, Temescal Canyon, Perris Citrus Hill, Hemet Tahquitz and Perris High School all participate.

This marked the 15th year of the Big Daddy tournament which tipped off on Tuesday, Dec. 1 and ran through Saturday, Dec. 5. The format was a pure bracket-style tournament which saw Hemet Tahquitz, last year’s winner back again to reclaim their title.

Rancho Verde would have other plans, taking this year’s top honor after defeating Citrus Hill, 56-36, in the championship game. Mustang Senior Dominick Pickett earned the tournament’s MVP honors with a 17-point performance in the final game. Rancho Verde defeated Arroyo Valley, Tahquitz, and Notre Dame to reach the final. Brandon Brown led Citrus Hill with 12 points.

Rancho Verde will look to continue its winning ways this week when the team competes in the Nighthawk Classic at Murrieta Valley.

Corona won the tournament’s third-place game, defeating Notre Dame, 55-46.

Lakeside’s Jordan Johnson (15) looks for an open teammate to pass to during one of the Lancers Big Daddy Tournament games at Citrus Hill High School last week.

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Murrieta Valley, Corona and Tahquitz all earned quarterfinal berths with victories in the early games, and despite a first round loss, the Perris Panthers bounced back winning their next three games bringing a spark back to the end of what was a difficult offseason for Perris, brought on when

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Senior Eric Manning told reporters that this season the team is playing for Coach Mandville.

“It was tough on a lot of people, especially just seeing him days before, but we came together as a team and stayed strong.” Manning finished the final game with 22 points. Brandon Barnes, 24, the son of Cal State Bakersfield coach Rod Barnes, has taken over as the varsity coach.

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Temescal Canyon’s 6’9 senior, Kyle Rasmussen, brings the house down with this dunk during the Big Daddy Basketball tournament.

Tahquitz basketball players Dylan Shirley (13) and Jordan Williams (21) hustle to get back on defense as Murrieta Valley’s Kyle Schroeder (22) dribbles up court during last week’s Big Daddy Basketball tournament.

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Health & Fitness County Classifieds ADOPTIONS PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 1-877-879-4709 (CalSCAN)

INTERNET/CABLE/ SATELLITE TV AT&T U-Verse Internet starting at $15/ month or TV & Internet starting at $49/month for 12 months with 1-year agreement. Call 1- 800-453-0516 to learn more. (Cal-SCAN)

LOST SAFE DEPOSIT BOX KEYS Around Bank of America in Fallbrook.

Lost three weeks ago in original bank envelope. If found please call 760728-9074.

DO YOU NEED YOUR PROPERTY WEEDEATED? Do you need your nasty weeds gone? I have a very powerful weedeater; call Bill at 760723-1732

Miscellaneous Wanted I BUY OLD MILITARY UNIFORMS medals, knives, helmets, etc. Even stinky stuff you think is trash. Bob MilitaryPickers.com 760-450-8498.

Services LESLIE ‘S FRIENDLY COMPUTER S E RV I C E Mobile. Virus removal and any computer need: service, maintenance, troubleshooting, lessons, repairs, upgrades, installations, networking. Fast response, low rates, certified technician. 951-317-6399.

WELLSPRING HERBS & VITAMINS offers a wide selection of herbs, vitamins, essential oils, homeopathics, teas, flower essences and other lotions and potions.

Iridology and Live-Cell appointments are available. Come in for your FREE Bio-Scan! Bio-Scan will scan your body and tell you where your deficiencies are.

We are located at 1223 S. Mission Rd. (Behind Pizza-Hut) 760-728-1244 www. nutrastar.net.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-6735926 (Cal-SCAN)

Call 951-696-5920

39429 Los Alamos Road, #E, Murrieta

Mon-Fri 9-5 & Sat 10-3 • Lic #01130743

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FLOORING

PAVING

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MIKE JONES PAVING

New Homes / Additions / Remodel FREE CONSULATION Lic. 177427

26 Years in Business RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Carpet, Wood Floor, Tile, Laminate, LVP, VCT

FIND OUT WHAT THE HOME DOWN THE STREET SOLD FOR ONLINE www.myhomesalesreport.com

(951) 526-7349 ESTATE SALES

(800) 366-1333

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Serving the Inland Valley Area.

Over 15 years experience.

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(951) 285-6461 HOME IMPROVEMENT

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INSURANCE/HEALTH Lowest Prices on Health & Dental Insurance. We have the best rates from top companies! Call Now! 888989-4807. (CalSCAN)

LANDSCAPING

OLIVOS LANDSCAPING Synthetic Grass ~ Water Wise Maintenance ~ Clean-ups ~ Mowing Palm & Tree Trimming ~ Planting Irrigation & Repairs FREE ESTIMATES - Insured

760-859-4839 PAINTING

HELP WANTED/DRIVERS ATTN: Drivers – Great Money, Respect You Deserve! Home For Christmas! $500 Holiday Bonus. BCBS + 401K + Pet & Rider. CDL-A Req - (877) 258-8782. www.drive4melton.com (Cal-SCAN)

4BR/2.5BA on corner lot. No garage.

Wood/tile flooring. Small pet, on approval. 1825sf $1750

We are in need of single-family homes and condos to rent. Please call for information & the management plans we offer.

HEALTH/MEDICAL

S t o p O V E R PAY I N G f o r y o u r prescriptions! Save up to 93%! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and FREE Shipping. 1-800-273-0209 (Cal-SCAN)

4BR/2.5BA, 3 car garage. New paint, carpet. 2200sf $1750 Avail. Jan. 1.

2BR/2.5BA townhome with garage.

Granite/tile/carpet. All appliances.

Pet, on approval. 1166sf. $1425

DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-385-9017 (CalSCAN)

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-966-1904 to start your application today! (Cal-SCAN)

MULTI- FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. December 12th. 8am-2pm. 410 Morro Rd. Hallmark collectibles, Christmas decorations, antique chest table, antique sowing machine, loveseat hide a bed, clothes for all ages. Priced to sell.

See a complete list of available rentals at:

Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 800-743-1482 (CalSCAN)

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RETIRED DRAG RACER selling racing & auto parts / tools. Also home goods, clothes, Christmas items, lots of misc. Saturday, 12/12. 8am-3pm. 940 Hillpark Lane, Fallbrook.

Property Management with Personal Attention

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care of. Call 800-731-5042 (Cal-SCAN)

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PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) CALL Now 1-800357-0810 (Cal-SCAN)

HUGE GARAGE SALE Quilting material and antiques. Sat. Dec. 12th and Sun. Dec. 13th. 8am-3pm. 1621 E Mission Rd. Fallbrook.

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THE POND GUY Koi Ponds, Fountains & Lakes Installation ~ Repairs ~ Monthly Serving Reasonable Rates www.rvlponds.com

760-717-0338 PIANO LESSONS

Or Free Recorded Message

(800) 611-0726 #1041 24 hours a day

HOME PARTNERS REALITY Seniors! Purchase a New Home No Monthly Mortgage Payments No Qualifying - No Credit Check FHA Insured - H ​ UD Approved Relocate to a Senior Community www.ihavenomortgage.com

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John and Audrey

Serving Riverside & San Bernardino Counties California Real Estate Associates CalBRE# 01234147

Teachers with Degrees

(951) 263-3841

INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP Children and Adults

WOOD’S PAINTING CONTRACTORS

(951) 672-9051

Interior ~ Exterior Professional Workmen!

Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates Lic#700305 Fallbrook / North County 760-728-1796 / 760-723-1736 Temecula 951-246-0350 / 951-676-6530 www.woodspainting.com

REAL ESTATE

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(800) 721-0710 Tired of high water bills?

VINEYARD PROPERTIES are the future. It's all in the soil!

Call or visit NSDCVineandWine.com Vineyard and Winery Properties

760-468-0849 701 S. Main, Fallbrook

ROOFING

MOUNTAIN VALLEY ROOFING Above All-A-SUPER-ROOF Specializing in Leak Repair and Roof Certification Over 40 years experience!

State License 613515-C39 Call Tim (951) 323-7201.

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Pretty 15 min drive through the countryside brings you to your own piece of paradise. Charming adobe home on 2 parcels totaling over 9 acres.

There is a water meter & a well! Vaulted ceilings throughout, sky lights. 150062571 $735,000

That Country Feeling Awaits! 3212 SF, single level on 2.01 acres. 4 BD + 1 optional, 3 BA. Warm, inviting family room with perfect floor plan for entertaining. 4 car garage plus fenced backyard. 150052195 $739,000

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now thru December 19

16+ acre charming custom VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE in private peaceful Avocado Grove setting! Rare architectural find characterized by 19th Century Turrets, Gables soaring 35’ above ground level,Fish Scale shingles, 10’ ceilings & over 2000 sf of covd porches. 150051840 $1,496,000

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Opportunity knocks! Welcome to this charming home in the friendly village of Fallbrook. You’ll love this recently refreshed home from top to bottom.

150043722 $365,000

Welcome to The Terraces. 3 + BR, 3 BA 2668 Sq. Ft. Light & Bright. 2 Master suites, office, storage room and much more!

150034453

$420,000

Approx. 40 acres - planted with avocados and flowers. Well, approx. 60 GPM. 2 - 2” water meters, bunk house, stream monitored by the Farm Bureau. 17 varieties of greens and flowers; 1,100 Avocados includes 200 Lam Hass & regular Hass Avocados. numerous potential home sites.

Outstanding Vistas.

150019787 $585,000

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/ well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more. 140000569 $3,600,000

Bonsall Building Site - to be sold together with APN# 127-180-65, MLS# 140007979; two contiguous parcels totaling 6.64 acres. Property has an outstanding view overlooking San Luis Rey Downs and Moosa Canyon to the west.

150039400 $395,000 Pala Mesa Fairway Villa Cul-de-sac location across from community pool. This 2 br, 2 ba patio home has been recently updated, the concrete tile roof is 4 years old and it has nice distant mountain and fairway views. 150060125 $350,000

Traditional elegance meets country charm. Single level, 2490 sq. ft., 3 BD home on 1 acre with lovely gardens and view. French Doors, wood flooring and 3 impressive fireplaces.

150058467 $699,900

13 acre exclusive Bonsall estate homesite with excellent producing Hass Avocado grove! Private prestigious gated community Electric & 1.5” water meter.

140040874 $270,000

Custom 3739 Sq.Ft. 4 BR home on 3 acres with pool, mature landscaping & avocado grove. Massive brick FP, French doors & crown molding plus much more set this luxury home apart. Panoramic sunset and Gird Valley views. 150017821 $849,000

OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller Judy Bresnahan

Johnny Faubel Jane Felton Jerry Gordon

Pat Bresnahan Abby Elston Susie Emory

Jessica Huber Lorene Johnson Paul Kavanaugh

Bret Hasvold Chris Hasvold Cynthia Hauff

Linda Gordon Tess Hansford Eddie Harrison

Cheryl Pizzo JoAnn Rapaszky Vicki Robertson

Ruth Kavanaugh Cathy Kudroshoff Kay O’Hara

Janice Shannon Geri Sides Tom Van Wie

Jordan Rochlis Nancy Schrimpf Donna Shanahan

BACK ON THE MARKET REDUCED PRICE!

Susie’s Home Collection...

Santa Margarita views. 3+1BD, 3.5BA, 2749 sq.ft. garage conversion used as family rm w/own bath & deck.

Trio of outstanding patio areas. Room for RV, boat, etc.

Professionalism with a Personal Touch.

760-525-9744

s u s i e @ cbvillage. c o m

CalBRE# 01079037

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$499,000

TESS HANSFORD 1st in Customer Service Awards

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CalBRE# 01130589

760.803.8377 800.372.0008 YOUR OWN BIG BARN TIMES TWO! 5.7 acres spread w/stream, pond, 4-stall stable & unique adobe home with solar for your electric. Home updated thru the years. Plenty of room for RV, horses, pool or plant and play. $747,000

DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY HOME. Get back to a quiet, simpler lifestyle. Located off Live Oak Park Rd in sought after Los Alisos. Tucked back behind variety of plants, oaks & Mulberry tree. Kitchen recently remodeled. $525,000

Charming Single Story

Cheryl Pizzo & Don Bennetts

Shows like a Model LORENE JOHNSON

Specializing in Fallbrook For 30 yearS

Personal Dedicated Service

Cheryl 760-468-2218 Don 760-822-3284 CalBRe# 00815495

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Calbre# 01450115

NET ZERO SOLAR – FREE ELECTRIC! Fallbrook home with 1524 sq.ft., 3BR & 2BA. No HOA, no CC&R’s. Motor home access with sewer hook-up, water, power. .25 acres lot, 2 car garage. Close to town, library, schools. Offered at $399,000

Ruth Kavanaugh www.ruthkavanaugh.com

(760) 213-2665

No Hassles. No Obligation.

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760.522.2588 Charming home located in the Gated Greer Ranch in Murrieta. Shows LoreneRealtor@aol.com like a Model with the feel of comfort from the time you enter. Amenities included, Pool/Spa, clubhouse, sport court & walking trails.

VILLAGE PROPERTIES SW15219910 $499,000 CalBRE# 00612840

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Single level home in Tumble Creek Estates. First time on market.

Views, easy living home. Open floor plan. Perfectly ready for the next owner.

unbelieVable VieWs! 4.5 aCres!

Lovely updated 4BD home with sweeping views as far as you can see. The view deck is the entire length of the home. Main living areas open to deck for convenient access to entertain.

The master suite is separated from 3 bdrm wing. Great use of sq. footage and design. There is a walk out basement/storage area. Passive net zero solar system. Also has the possibility of a well share. Great big bonus for the future buyer.

Offered at $695,000

View Parcel

Offered at $850,000

JoAnn Rapaszky 760.212.5461

New Listing!

JoAnnRapaszky@gmail.com VILLAGE PROPERTIES

CalBRE #00672280

There’s No Place Like a New Home for the Holidays!

Private location at end of cul-de-sac with nice view. Very Highly desirable Sycamore Ranch single story w/detached gentle parcel includes 3/4” water meter and 3 bedroom casita + workshop on 1.34 acre cul-de-sac location. What septic layout. 150039267. more can you ask for! Exquisite custom front doors, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, many upgrades.

Offered at $775,000 Offered at $175,000

Call Tom Van Wie 760.703.6400

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