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Holidays come to life at Menifee Christmas Tree lighting event
Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern Denyse Wilson, a Temecula resident has been selected as one of 30 participants to ride in the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade’s “Union of Hearts” float, a tribute to the 30-year collaboration between Union Bank and the American Heart Association. see page A-3
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IACHR reviewing local’s complaint against Mexico Julie Reeder Publisher A petition and complaint have been filed with the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights against the country of Mexico and several entities including the Office of the President, the House of Representatives and the Senate on behalf of Carlos A. Bazan-Canabal, his partners and company, Valley News learned. see page A-9
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The oak tree centered at the future site of the Menifee Town Center stands fully lit and decorated during the Dec. 12 Menifee Christmas Tree Shane Gibson photo Lighting event. See more photos on page A-6!
Ron Bradley charts path as area’s government godfather, creates legacy Tim O’Leary Staff Writer
Kim Harris Managing Editor As the sun slowly creeps over the horizon on a chilly Saturday morning, Pattie Roberts slips on her boots and shrugs her way into a jacket to ward off the chill. She makes her way out the door and heads across the yard where she is greeted by the soft nickering of horses. see page B-1
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Gingerbread House party, fun for the entire family Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer
City managers share a moment on the steps of the Temecula City Hall from left: Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams, former Temecula City Manager Ron Bradley, Hemet Interim City Manager Gary Thornhill and Lake Elsinore City Manager Grant Yates. Shane Gibson photo
With the wacky Southern California weather unable to decide if it’s warm or cold outside, one can find it difficult to hang onto the spirit of the season. In order to truly get that holiday cheer started, how about hosting a gathering of friends, children, and family in one of our favorite traditions, building gingerbread houses! see page B-4
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Murrieta holiday fun continues with contest Kim Harris Managing Editor Just over two dozen homes in Murrieta are included in this year’s annual Home Holiday Decorating Contest, each decked out in its holiday finery, complete with flashing lights, holiday music and manger scenes. see page A-13
A cadre of Southern California government leaders can ascribe many of their accomplishments to their MBA degrees – masters in Bradley administration. For decades, Ron Bradley has quietly forged his credentials in recognizing workers’ raw skills and molding subordinates into top tier professionals. Fruits of those efforts are currently on display in Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Hemet and an array of other government, business and military posts. Many of Bradley’s acolytes and admirers reach for the word “legacy” to characterize his impact on scores of careers and public agencies. In his style, Bradley modestly shifts the focus to the cadre of workers who have shared his orbit in Temecula and many other cities over the years. “I never thought about it as a legacy,” Bradley said in a recent
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Books and Cookies with Santa encourages reading at Temecula Elementary School Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern What’s better than a visit from Santa Claus at Christmastime? A visit with Santa Claus and books, said teachers and administrators at Temecula Elementary School. On Friday, Dec. 11, Temecula Elementary School launched its first annual “Books and Cookies with Santa,” a literacy event sponsored by PTA-Title One. The event tied together two sweet treats – holiday story time with Santa and cookies for all, with Christmas themed crafts also provided. Starting at 6 p.m., 200 children huddled around teachers in multiple rooms and listened to holiday-themed books as parents and family members looked on with smiles on their faces. After story time, the children put their creative gears to work and decorated colorful crafts, such as gingerbread puppets.
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Making crafts and enjoying cookies were just one facet of the first annual Books and Cookies with Santa at Temecula Elementary School.
In one room, Mary Jimenez, a Title One teacher read “The Gingerbread Man” in an animated voice as her students listened attentively and chanted to the parts they knew. “We decided to throw this event because at Temecula Elementary School we are really trying to enhance literacy and learning,” Jimenez explained. “Our goal is to have children who are ready and prepared to move on to the next level. That’s our whole purpose, keeping it fun but also keeping it relating to something academic.” This is the school’s first time hosting the event, but there are already hopes that it will occur again next year. The children lined up eagerly after craft time to take pictures with Santa. Afterwards, they decorated homemade sugar cookies made by a mother at the school. Their bellies
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Temecula resident selected to participate in Rose Parade Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern A Temecula resident has been selected as one of 30 participants to ride in the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade’s “Union of Hearts” float, a tribute to the 30-year collaboration between Union Bank and the American Heart Association. For three decades, both companies have united in the fight against heart disease and stroke, the nation’s Number one and Number five killers of both men and women. Survivors and advocates of heart disease and stroke will ride on the float as it travels through Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Reflecting this year’s parade theme, “Find Your Adventure,” these extraordinary individuals will help inspire others to purse their own heart-healthy adventures. Among the survivors on the float, Denyse Wilson of Temecula is particularly thrilled to be participating. Wilson had no idea she had been living with a hole in her heart her entire life. Only after she started feeling unusual symptoms like palpitations and shortness of breath did Wilson discover her life-threatening condition. “I had been living with it for 48 years. I was exercising, running, doing everything that the average
person does, but my heart was working overtime, and I had no idea. And as a result of that I had an enlarged heart,” she said. “I had a hole in my heart the size of the tip of a thumb.” Wilson had open-heart surgery to fix the hole, which was causing bad blood to be regurgitated back into her heart. After the operation, she not only regained her health, but learned an important lesson that everyone should listen to their body and take action. This past August marks three years since Wilson’s operation. Wilson believes it is only due to God’s grace and mercy that she is here today. Now, Wilson is a highly active volunteer with the American Heart Association. After a hospital volunteer suggested she use her testimony to inspire others, Wilson researched for local opportunities with the association. Ever since then, Wilson has been involved with American Heart and is on the Executive Leadership Board in addition to speaking publicly about her experience. Wilson was chosen to participate in the Rose Parade after fellow volunteers and board members suggested her as a candidate. She is beyond thrilled. “I am overjoyed, I have never
been to the Rose Parade before,” she said. “They’re taking care of everything. They just want to celebrate us survivors.” The float will be carefully decorated with more than 15,000 flowers. Designed and built by Phoenix Decorating Company, the float measures 25 feet high, 18 feet wide, and 55 feet long, and will weight approximately 25,000 pounds. The float will also feature a daytime fireworks display as it glides along to the song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees – a song the heart association frequently uses in CPR training to demonstrate the proper rhythm of chest compressions. As Wilson looks forward to the parade on the first of January, she offers some advice, too. “I never thought you would hear my name and open heart surgery in the same sentence,” she said. “Start making healthier choices. Start watching what you eat. Start exercising, even if it’s just walking to the mailbox and back. Know your body, because I didn’t know the warning signs of heart disease when I knew that there was something going wrong. Never second guess. It could be a life or death situation.” For more local news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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Temecula Insurance attorney Dwight Kealy, announcing his bid to reporters for the Dist. 36 Congressional seat now occupied by Raul Ruiz. Kealy made a quick series of stops at various location in the district Tony Ault photo including the Paradise Cafe and Realty office in Mountain Center Dec. 2 shown here.
Tony Ault Writer Dwight Kealy, a Temecula insurance attorney and Palm Desert resident, announced his bid for California’s 36th District Congressional seat during a whirlwind visit to the Anza/Mountain Center area Dec. 2 expressing his concerns for national security and the state’s disappearing small businesses. The former Marine Arab-Spanish linguist, small business insurance attorney and Republican, at the Paradise Valley Café and Realty office in Mountain Center, said he wanted to announce his bid for the House of Representatives seat now occupied by Raul Ruiz. He said he decided to run because he kept hearing how the area’s small businessmen were considering leaving the state because of the state’s high taxes and government bureaucracy. “I have talked to so many businessmen who are feeling the pain of high taxation in the district,” Kealy said. “I don’t think the incumbent has been representing the people of this district.” Just as he was learning about the terrorist shooting in San Bernardino Wednesday, Dec. 2, Kealy said during his announcement, “While America needs to be compassionate to immigrants, we still have to protect our national borders at all costs.” He said he didn’t feel our government is doing enough to screen out the terrorists coming in from countries like Syria. “Think about it,” he said. “The government said only about 1 to 2 percent of the immigrants coming in from Syrian and other Middle Eastern countries could be terrorists. If you multiply that percentage by, say 3,000 of those immigrants entering our country it means that 100 to 200 potential terrorists are
here. Do we want that?” He went on to tell about a patrol one of the Marine units participated in while in the Iraq desert and how hard it was to determine if some desert campers were possible insurgents at a forward outpost. They might have been, he said, “It’s hard to tell.” Kealy said because he is starting off late on the campaign trail he has yet to get the nod from the Republican Party. “I am a Republican that’s for sure!” Kealy said he has been in touch with the GOP, but because he just announced they have yet to get back to him. The party, he explained, will look at the campaign money he can raise to determine if they will throw in their support. “I am not concerned about money right now,” he explained. “Of course I could use it for my campaign, because I know I am going to win.” He said his greatest concern is jobs for the unemployed in the 36th District. “We care about jobs. We are here to help.” His website Kealy4Congress. com gives a synopsis of what he hopes to achieve as a Congressman for California. Kealy’s biography: Dwight Kealy served six years in the United States Marine Corps as an intelligence officer and as an Arabic and Spanish linguist. On Sept. 11, 2001, he was stationed with the First Marines Division at Camp Pendleton and his experiences have helped shape his views on how vulnerable America is to international terrorist threats. After leaving active duty, now married and planning a family, Dwight started a successful career in business. He worked for over a decade with the largest insurance
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Temecula deputy recognized for kindness to shoeless girl “Temecula Has Heart …Because Nice Matters” to highlight the prevalence of kindness within Temecula recognizing that even the smallest of good deeds can positively influence someone’s day. Temecula Mayor Jeff Comerchero, who kicked off the initiative in February, said, “Deputy Pierson’s act of kindness is what the ‘Temecula has Heart’ initiative is all about – people helping each other through random acts of kindness. We are lucky to have Deputy Pierson keeping us safe, and proving that being nice really does matter.” Comerchero also expressed appreciation to citizen Joshua Rounds who contributed toward the purchase and posted about the experience which proliferated a great message world-wide, from Temecula. The teenager left Temecula Payless ShoeSource that afternoon with two pair of shoes, socks, and a scarf. “As a law enforcement officer, there are times when someone is in need and you do what you can to help, Temecula Police Chief Jeff Kubel said. “It’s seldom seen by others, but it’s something that law enforcement officers do quite frequently in the communities they serve. We are very proud of Deputy Pierson for his actions here. He’s showing a great example of what it means to be a public servant.” When asked about the incident, Deputy Pierson responded, “I did it because I wanted her to have shoes. The soles of her bare feet were as black as my boots so I took care of it like any other Deputy would have done.” Deputy Pierson added, “Law enforcement as a whole does this every day, and this is just one
TEMECULA- Temecula City Council formally recognized Deputy Bruce Pierson of the City of Temecula Police Department for his on-duty act of humanity; ending the year on a note that “Temecula has Heart” and encouraging all to continue with kindness. Deputy Bruce Pierson responded to a call that a teenager was peering into cars parked at the shopping center, Promenade Temecula on Nov. 8. When Deputy Pierson arrived, he learned the young woman was walking from vehicle to vehicle, staying in the shadows of cars to keep her bare feet from being burned by the hot asphalt. Accompanied by two dogs, homeless and 18 years old, she informed Deputy Pierson that she had not worn shoes for two months. Deputy Pierson’s compassionate response to bring the teen inside the mall to purchase shoes was caught on camera by a local resident. The resident posted the incident on Facebook, unbeknownst to Deputy Pierson. The post did not name Deputy Pierson, but he was quickly recognized and, to date, was acknowledged by over three-quarters of a million people worldwide with 420,389 likes and 326,807 shares on Facebook plus Instagram and Twitter. The count is still rising. News stations and online news media networks from KTLA in Los Angeles to Yahoo. com also reported Deputy Pierson’s kindness. Since then Temecula has received emails from Tennessee to Venezuela commending the Deputy Pierson. Small acts of kindness are common in Temecula. In fact, so common, that the city began an initiative earlier this year called
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El Niño warnings with grim outlook for Inland Empire infrastructure from roads to bridges TEMECULA – The storm activity that El Niño is expected to spawn this winter could pose a risk to bridges and roads throughout the Inland Empire, and despite efforts to mitigate problems before they occur, it’s doubtful “we can prevent” infrastructure failures, a state official said. “When the water starts moving swiftly through those arroyos, and we start seeing flash floods, infrastructure will be damaged,” California Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci said. Ghilarducci was joined by Bob Fenton, administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s western region, and Todd Morris of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in a telephone briefing on the actions by a federal-state task force to prepare for the storms ahead. “This El Niño is certainly underway,” Morris told reporters. “It has reached the strong category. It’s going to be very similar to the 1997-98 event in strength – and very possibly may exceed that strength.” Benton said the task force had been working with local and state agencies from California, Arizona and Nevada, laying out a
plan based on a “whole community” approach. “There are increased risks of flooding because of drought conditions and the wildfires,” Benton said. “Citizens need to take individual preparedness seriously. Understand the risks of where you live. Know what to do before, during and after a disaster.” When asked specifically how torrential rainfall could impact travel arteries, pointing to the July collapse of the Tex Wash bridge on Interstate 10 – which shut down a 44-mile stretch of one of the most vital east-west corridors in the country – as an example. “It’s a good observation, because that was a strong infrastructure bridge. It was modern and had been checked,” Ghilarducci said. “We’re trying to look at as many of these locations as possible to do some mitigative work to minimize flash flood erosions that may take place. “With the I-10 bridge, it was one storm, a heavy cell, and a lot rain came down,” he observed. “We can see the damage it did. In different parts of the state, there will be different impacts from the flooding. We’re concerned and trying to do as much mitigation as possible. But I’m not sure if we can prevent
that realistic problem throughout the region.” According to Morris, the past month’s heavy rains across Texas, Oklahoma and neighboring Plains states were directly attributable to the El Niño identified last spring. The NOAA forecaster also credited the weather phenomenon with the unseasonably elevated temperatures in the northern tier of the country. “Detroit had its warmest November since 1874,” he said. El Niño is marked by higher than average water surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific, stretching to Central and South America. Morris said the warmer water acts as a “storm production” trigger that will hit its peak around mid-winter. “We’ll see the biggest impacts in January, February and March,” he said. As part of the task force briefing, FEMA released an Executive Decision Support Guide highlighting the various scenarios that might ensue due to the “severe El Niño event.” The compendium drew on data from past El Niños to estimate possible outcomes in the upcoming one.
Hemet man sentenced to death in cell phone murder case Kim Harris Managing Editor A Hemet man was sentenced to death on Friday, Dec. 4, for the 2013 murder of a 16-year-old during a robbery of his cell phone. Francisco Roy Zavala Jr., 23, was convicted of first degree murder on July 23 by a Riverside County Superior Court jury. District Attorney Mike Hestrin sought the death penalty against Zavala, filing a special circumstance allegation of murder during the commission of a robbery.
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Board changes email policy to prevent violations of open meeting law RIVERSIDE – The Board of Supervisors today approved changes to a policy guiding how Riverside County agencies communicate, mandating that all future email correspondence be sent in a manner that precludes the possibility of convening an unintentional “serial meeting.” “There›s a hazard when emails are sent and people are CC’d,” said Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who recommended the amendment to county policy A-50. “If any single individual in that group hits ‘reply all,’ it could automatically create a serial meeting. We don’t want to get ourselves into trouble.” Jeffries said he became concerned
after reading a legal analysis by an attorney with Riverside-based Best, Best & Krieger that exposed the potential pitfalls of sending messages that are copied to elected officials, even as a mere courtesy. The Ralph M. Brown Act of 1953 prohibits the discussion of government business that could culminate in a public vote. The so-called “open meeting law,” which applies to most local governing bodies, is intended to ensure “public access ... in local government decisions and to curb the misuse of the democratic process by secret legislation by public bodies,” according to a 2003 assessment, titled “The Brown Act,” by the California Attorney General’s Office.
Under the board’s revised policy, all email exchanges that include more than two members of the Board of Supervisors, an area city council or a board-appointed commission must utilize the blind-carbon-copy, or BCC, feature to lessen the risk of making it appear as though all the individuals named are actively participating in the exchange. The policy also disallows further use of the “replay all” button when sending messages. “This is something we should keep in mind,” said board Chairman Marion Ashley. “This is good.” To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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Supervisors support re-enforcing restrictions on pot Paul J. Young Writer RIVERSIDE – Despite calls for a different approach, Riverside County supervisors tentatively approved a measure re-enforcing the county’s prohibitions against mobile marijuana dispensaries, mainly to counter the effects of a new state law that permits the transportation of legally grown cannibis on roads throughout California. Ordinance No. 928 received a unanimous vote During the Dec. 8 meeting following its initial public hearing, though several county residents spoke in opposition to the measure, which is slated to receive a second and final reading next Tuesday. “This is a step backwards,” said William Gunn of Riverside. “Sometimes compromise is the way forward. We need a compromise in this situation.” Gunn and other proponents of legalized marijuana noted that traveling cannabis dispensaries are an enormous benefit to individuals prescribed the drug but not in any condition to drive to a storefront location in Palm Springs or Rancho Mirage to buy it. “This type of ban endangers the health and wellness of a lot of people,” Gunn’s wife, Bee, told the Board of Supervisors. “There are AIDS and cancer patients who can’t be here to stand up for themselves. I want you to show care and compassion for them.” Mark Hennessey of Riverside said the board was like most of the doctors he’d met – ignorant of the potential benefits of cannabis. “There’s so much damage done to people because of these old ideas about marijuana,” Hennessey said. The ordinance was drafted by the staff of county Chief Counsel Greg Priamos, who called it a precautionary step to bolster the county’s existing bans on all types of cannabis cultivation in the unincorporated communities, with the exception of small, legally sanctioned medicinal marijuana grows.
“I felt it prudent to clarify our existing ban so as not to lose local control,” Priamos said. Ordinance 928 states that “no person shall deliver marijuana to any location within all unincorporated areas of Riverside County from a mobile marijuana dispensary.” Violators could be subject to criminal charges resulting in fines and jail time. The ordinance dovetails with Ordinance No. 925, ratified by the board in June. Under that law, registered medical marijuana patients are allowed to maintain grows of up to 24 plants in secure places on residential properties. However, marijuana dispensaries of any size and description are strictly prohibited in unincorporated communities. Restrictions are rooted in a 2013 state Supreme Court decision – City of Riverside v. Inland Empire Patients Health & Wellness Center – which recognized the authority of local jurisdictions to prohibit the operation of marijuana-based businesses. On Oct. 9, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a legislative package into law, combining Assembly bills 243 and 266 with Senate bill 643, under which commercial pot grows will be permissible, along with the movement of the product on public roads, to meet the needs
of medicinal marijuana recipients. The new regulatory framework will take effect Jan. 1, though commercial pot growing operations will not be licensed by the state until Jan. 1, 2018. According to county attorneys, in addition to the state, commercial cannabis activity will have to be permitted by local jurisdictions. Any restrictions, like those in Riverside County, cannot be overridden by state certification alone. Ordinance 928 is meant to remove any gray area that may arise under the regulatory regime, county officials emphasized. Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who was instrumental in creating the ordinance allowing for limited medicinal grows, backed implementing the latest ordinance, but pointed out that “voters may turn right around and legalize marijuana statewide,” making the present effort futile. Supporters of recreational pot use are working to qualify several legalization initiatives for the November 2016 ballot. “I want to keep kids away from this stuff and preserve local control,” Jeffries said. “But I drive by five illegal dispensaries on my way here. It’s changing out there, whether we like it or not.” Under the California Compassionate Use Act of 1996, also known as Proposition 215, the
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Clockwise from top left: Lake Elsinore City Manager Grant Yates, Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams, former Temecula City Manager Ron Bradley and Hemet Interim City Manager Gary Thornhill. Ron Bradley has also worked as an interim city manager in the cities of Hemet and Murrieta. Bradley states that up to 17 people that have worked for him in the past have gone on to become city managers. Bradley has been Shane Gibson photo noticed for his expertise in training and inspiring people to progress in their careers.
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But Temecula was just one dish on Bradley’s city manager menu. He managed the city of La Mesa from 1980 to 1988. From there, he managed the city of Oceanside until 1990. A break from government landed him at Ernst & Young as a senior manager. He briefly served as an interim city manager in Laguna Hills. He held that same post in Murrieta in 2007 and Hemet for a period that spanned portions of 2012-13. His four-page resume also lists stints as a finance director, development consultant, account executive and bank senior vice president. He has taught a police management course at California State University, Long Beach. When asked to describe his skills, Bradley recently penned the following: “I am considered a hands-on leader with good analytical and communication skills, the ability to reach out to all sides in a dispute and the ability to help groups reach consensus. I can disagree without being disagreeable, and compromise when necessary to resolve issues. I also learned long ago that being a good leader requires being a good team player first.” Bradley’s eye for talent is so keen that Jeff Stone – whose meteoric political climb has propelled him into city, county and state offices – has repeatedly turned to it. Stone jumped to the political forefront when was elected to the Temecula council in 1992 and repeatedly served as the city’s mayor. In 2004, Stone defeated an entrenched incumbent to become the first official from southwest Riverside County to be elected to a supervisor’s job. That supervisorial district had previously been held by political leaders from Hemet and other population hubs east of the I-15 corridor. Soon after that election victory, Stone asked Bradley to recommend choices for his fledgling county staff. Bradley, who is now 76, said he seeks four traits when hiring or promoting someone: good character, integrity, honesty and competency. In November 2014, Stone became the first southwest Riverside County leader to be elected to a state Senate seat. His 28th District represents nearly 932,000 residents and blankets all of Riverside County except for its northwest corner. Stone again tapped Bradley’s administrative and business acumen to help pick the cadre of workers who now staff his state offices. Stone recently said in an interview that the successful applicants “had to pass the Ron Bradley litmus test” before jobs would be offered to them. Bradley evokes similar feelings of respect, appreciation and loyalty from many others who have worked for or with him over
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Inter-American Commission for Human Rights reviewing local resident’s complaint against Mexico Julie Reeder Publisher A petition and complaint have been filed with the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights against the country of Mexico and several entities including the Office of the President, the House of Representatives and the Senate on behalf of Carlos A. BazanCanabal, his partners and company, Valley News learned today. In the complaint, Bazan-Canabal, who was the first blogger in Mexico and founder of Yahoo Mexico, claims violation of his human rights and of those he represented in an affidavit he filed, fought, and won 2.7 billion U.S. dollars for against Yahoo Mexico and Yahoo Inc., among others. “My partners and I founded Worldwide Directories in the early 2000s. We published phone books under the yahoo brand and had a whole local
search strategy,” Bazan-Canabal said. “At a certain point in which we were ready for international expansion, Yahoo breached our contract. Over 350 employees lost their jobs and more than 5,000 clients were affected. In our case, the company which we had invested over $34 million had to cease operations and we lost everything.” After being awarded with the $2.7 billion final judgement by a civil judge in Mexico City, Bazan-Canabal, who is known as a social media expert and newspaperman, alleges that his companies were the target of illegal persecution by judicial authorities in Mexico, triggered by alleged acts of corruption and obstruction of justice by both Yahoo in Mexico and the U.S. and their U.S. attorneys Baker and McKenzie LLP and its affiliate in Mexico. The persecution BazanCanabal, his past partners and their companies have been victims of in-
cludes death threats against him and his family and people related to him and caused both a judge in the case and Bazan-Canabal to flee Mexico and find protection in the U.S. Bazan-Canabal has since filed a petition for political asylum with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a whistleblower statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice and a RICO law suit at the Southern District of New York court against Yahoo and Baker McKenzie in the U.S. and their affiliates in Mexico. Bazan-Canabal claims that through means of corruption and obstruction of justice Yahoo managed to manipulate the judicial system in Mexico to overturn the initial $2.7 billion judgment at several appellate levels including the Supreme Court. At such point Bazan-Canabal decided to file the petition and complaint through
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Figure skater Mary Smallwood performs a skating demonstration during the Temecula On Ice rink grand opening in Old Town on Dec. 11. Shane Gibson photos [Left] People take to the ice rink after the grand opening of the Temecula On Ice rink in Old Town on Dec. 11.
the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights on Nov. 25. Today Bazan-Canabal, who has managed to blend in the local business community and positively impact it, was informed that his petition has been accepted under the case number 2058 - 15th and is currently being studied and reviewed in Washington. “The different live cases are still open and might still take anywhere from several months to a few years to be resolved, one way or the other,” he said. “I feel grateful and satisfied not only for the opportunity of presenting my case to impartial entities, but also to the fact that I can live safely and protected while giving back to the local community and to this great country which has embraced me.” In addition to owning his news-
papers, social media and ties to Yahoo, Bazan-Canabal also owned a company that had 5,000 customers and 350 employees. He is chartered with the Murrieta Chamber and is the president of a Toastmasters club in Murrieta. If, after review of the petition, the Commission finds Mexico in violation of the law on human rights, they will issue a recommendation to Mexico, who should abide by it as per international treaties. In the event that Mexico does not comply with those recommendations, the Commission will send the file to the Inter-American Court for Human Rights in Costa Rica, who will then decide on the case. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
EMWD posts unclaimed money list PERRIS – Current and former customers of Eastern Municipal Water District may be entitled to unclaimed money, announced the EMWD Board of Directors. Each year, EMWD posts a list of unclaimed money. These amounts typically relate to the refunds associated with the closing of water accounts, water efficiency rebates or other fees. EMWD attempts to locate the current address and contact these customers and developers, but those efforts are sometimes unsuccessful due to the lack of a forwarding address, companies closing, businesses and residents filing for bankruptcy or for other reasons. In addition, EMWD performs a search of its customer database to see if the customer has a current active account where the unclaimed money can be applied toward. State laws require the unclaimed funds to be published in a local newspaper of record. After three years, any remaining unclaimed money may be transferred to the District’s general fund. EMWD goes beyond the public notice requirement by posting the complete current listing of unclaimed monies on its website and continu-
ously updating it throughout the year, as well as including information in its customer newsletter. EMWD’s Board of Directors is tentatively scheduled to vote on Jan. 20, 2016, to transfer any eligible unclaimed money to the District’s general fund. To view a listing of unclaimed money, please log on to www.emwd. org/unclaimedmonies. To claim an amount shown, customers may complete and submit the form online or download it and submit it in hard-copy format. EMWD is the freshwater, wastewater service and recycled water provider to a 542-square mile area from Moreno Valley southward along the I-215 corridor to Temecula and eastward to Hemet and San Jacinto. Approximately 758,000 people live and work in this area. In addition to its own water customers, EMWD supplements water to six local water agencies and municipalities that have their own water departments. EMWD operates four water reclamation facilities and treats some 46 million gallons of wastewater daily. More information can be found at EMWD’s website www.emwd.org.
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What do you want in your local news? Kim Harris Managing Editor Last week turned into a really busy news week here in the valley. There were tons of activities that we covered, news events, car accidents and a plethora of other items that quickly filled my calendar. But thanks to a solid effort from the VN Crew, we were able to attend almost everything that occurred over the past week. Reporters are an interesting type and the staff here at Valley News is no different. Their dedication to their craft and ability to cover the news in a responsible and accurate manner never ceases to amaze me. We’ve seen some growth and changes in the newsroom over the
past year, all intended to fine tune our capability to bring readers the news they want and need to know. Hard news isn’t the only thing that has changed over the past year at Valley News, we have increased our social media presence exponentially, adding some fun things to our site such as our Pinterest boards where you can learn about everything the Valley has to offer, and our fun new website Gameofwife. com, which highlights, lifestyle, parenting and fun things to do and see. Complete with nifty craft ideas, fashion tips and a plethora of other items, Game of Wife is quickly becoming a fan favorite. While we are on the subject of Valley News, I want to take a minute and talk about some of the excit-
ing advertising opportunities that are available. We have print, online and social media campaigns, ready to help our clients reach their target markets. For those of you wanting the biggest reach possible, go ahead and do a combination of all three! I think you’ll be thrilled with the results. For those of you who need a little help with your social media presence or your website, guess what? We can even help you there too! Make sure you call the office and reach out to your advertising representative today to learn about all of the exciting opportunities we now offer. While we continue to grow in all areas of our business, I always go back to the one thing that matters more than anything else to me, and
that is the local news coverage. I’m a bit “old school” in my thought process and still believe that a local newspaper is the way to go when it comes to finding out what is happening in our communities. I firmly believe our hyper local news coverage is some of the best in the business. We’ve got people out on the street constantly digging up those stories that you want to read, we attend city council and school district meetings as well as all of those fun events and happenings that we love to cover, all in the quest to bring you the best in local news and information. But like all newspapers, I know there are stories out there that you want to read, that we haven’t heard about
or had the chance to cover and that is why it’s so important for us to reach out to our readers and ask that all important question, what do you want in your local news coverage? I want to hear from you, the readers. What is it that you think we do great, what do you think we could do better? Do you have a story idea, or something you’d like to share? Well I would encourage you to do so! I have an open door policy for a reason, and since the readers drive our coverage, I’d love nothing more than to hear from you. I can be reached at the office at (760) 7237319 or by email at valleyeditor@ reedermedia.com. Give me a call or shoot me an email and tell me what you want in your local news coverage.
Statement from the Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley about the terrorist act in San Bernardino We, members of the Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley, stand with the victims of this horrific attack in San Bernardino, and with their families. We stand in solidarity with our Muslim community, members of whom deserve full protection and support under the law. The Muslim community in
Southern California, and throughout the country, received the sad news of violence in San Bernardino against innocent fellow citizens with pain and sadness. Like us, they stand with the families and friends of the dead and injured victims of this tragedy. We at the IFC condemn such heinous behavior in the strongest terms. The criminals
represent only themselves. We ask our congregations and our communities to stand against all forms of hate and discrimination against our fellow Muslim citizens. At the same time, we abhor and condemn the political use of such tragic crime for political gain. One candidate’s proposal to ban the entry of Muslims into our country
is both unconstitutional and unAmerican. We continue to offer compassion to those who were injured and families of those killed, as well as condemning the acts of those who strike out or advocate judging and prejudice against innocent people because of religion or ethnicity. As a faith-based organization,
we ask God Almighty to grant the victims’ families and their friends comfort; and we ask Him to bring peace and harmony to our communities, society, and to the whole world. Co-Chair: Rick Malec Co-Chair: Mahmoud Harmoush Interfaith Council of Murrieta & Temecula Valley
zation. I was also very pleased to attend and speak at the San Marcos Veterans Day celebration in Helen Bougher Park, and to participate in the Escondido Veterans Day ceremony in Grape Day Park to present an Assembly Resolution honoring one of our nation’s wounded warriors. Additionally, I have held a series of meetings with local leaders to discuss legislative and regulatory issues important to them. These
meetings included representatives from higher education, communications and technology, manufacturing, schools, veterans, the hotel industry, political groups, bio-medicine, local charities, family service organizations, business groups and many more. Based on these discussions, I have remained in daily contact
with my Chief of Staff and Legislative Director in Sacramento as I work on my legislative package for next year. Rest assured my emphasis remains on serving you, the people of this beautiful district who have given me the high honor of serving as your representative in Sacramento.
The work goes on Marie Waldron Special to Valley News The Legislature adjourned for the first half of the 2015-2016 session in September, allowing members to return home to work on issues vital to their districts. Specifically, the fall break is a time I use to reconnect with the real world outside of Sacramento, including family, friends, and the needs of my small business. Being
home gives me the opportunity to meet with individuals and groups here in the district to recap the key issues addressed this year and to forecast major issues on the agenda for next year. Since we adjourned I have met with civic groups in Escondido and Temecula, the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, the Governor’s Drought Task Force which held hearings in Valley Center, and the Philanthropic Education Organi-
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Defund Planned Parenthood yourself Jane Chastain Special to Valley News This week, Congress will present President Obama with a bill to fund the government through the remaining fiscal year, and Obama will veto it. Why? Because the bill defunds the nation’s biggest domestic terrorist, Planned Parenthood, which mercilessly kills over 300,000 babies a year and sells their body parts. Yes, Obama would rather shut down the government than cut off federal funds to one of the most immoral organizations on the planet! Right on cue, USA Today published a poll with Suffolk University to show that most Americans are opposed, 58 to 33 percent, to shutting off Planned Parenthood’s federal money spigot. However, there are no links to give us a cue as to how this question was framed. Surprise, Surprise! This is similar to the findings of a widely reported Reuters poll three months ago that showed a majority of American people still believe that “the women’s health organization should receive federal funding so it can provide services like family planning and women’s health exams.” This was a thinly veiled warning to Congress and GOP presidential candidates to beware of picking on the abortion behemoth that gobbles a half billion tax dollars a year. Of course, these polls are comparing apples to oranges. Saying that Planned Parenthood is essential to women’s health is lot like claiming that leaches are an effective method of drawing blood. The Reuters poll was done to judge the level of damage that occurred after the Center for Medical Progress released a series of videos with Planned Parenthood executives callously bargaining over the sale of the organs of the babies it butchers. Unfortunately, only 37 percent of respondents even saw the videos at the heart of the scandal! So the president will veto the budget bill, and Congress will back down as it always does. Nevertheless, there is much you can do to cut off funds to Planned Parenthood, funds that help keep its executives living the high life. Recently, I was alerted by Pro-Life Waco to the fact that Bank of America is on the list of major corporate donors to Planned Parenthood. This hit home because I have an account there as do 50 million others. Back in July, the Daily Signal, the Heritage Foundation news site, printed a list of 41 corporate donors to the abortion giant that appeared on its website. Shortly thereafter, Planned Parenthood removed the list as these
corporations began receiving heat. Three of those corporations asked that their names be removed, saying they were erroneously listed. The remaining 38 corporations from that list are Adobe, American Cancer Society, American Express, AT&T, Avon, Bank of America, Bath & Body Works, Ben & Jerry’s, Clorox, Converse, Deutsche Bank, Dockers, Energizer, Expedia, ExxonMobil, Fannie Mae, Groupon, Intuit, Johnson & Johnson, La Senza, Levi Strauss, Liberty Mutual, Macy’s, March of Dimes, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Nike, Oracle, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Progressive, Starbucks, Susan G. Komen, Tostitos, Unilever, United Way, Verizon and Wells Fargo. I need a bank with a national footprint, so I contacted Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo was forthcoming, informing me that some local branches had made donations in the past, but assured me that Planned Parenthood was not on its list of the organizations it supports. The response from Bank of America was pitiful. The communications department said it had no information and could not confirm or deny this fact. Earlier Pro-Life Waco obtained a letter confirming B of A’s involvement through its employee matching grant program. Needless to say, I am shopping for another bank. In September, Pro-Life Waco began holding weekly protests in front of Bank of America to inform customers of this bank’s involvement. These protests have now spread to Austin, Dallas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a result, many customers have called corporate giving at (800) 218-9946 and asked that Planned Parenthood be removed from its matching-grant program. Many others sat down with their local branch manager and subsequently closed their accounts. This is a busy time of year. However, if your pro-life group is interested in spreading the word, Pro-Life Waco will send you three large front and back signs to display. What a positive way to begin the New Year! Don’t wait for Congress. Make your own plans to cut Planned Parenthood’s funding. Remember, 25 percent of Planned Parenthood’s $1.3 billion annual budget comes from these private donations. 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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Dining in the Valley
Yard House at Promenade Temecula an ideal stop for holiday shopper’s lunch
Moo Shu Egg Rolls, served piled high with fried carrot strings on a bed of red cabbage, with sweet ginger sauce, an ideal and sharable appetizer.
Friends gathered at Yard House to celebrate the holidays with gifts at the Promenade Temecula location.
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Yard House, outdoors at Promenade Temecula, is a perfect stop for lunch while holiday shopping this season.
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hen shopping through your holiday list at Promenade Temecula, with all of the varieties of foods and flavors available it can be a challenge to choose the best spot for lunch. At the top of the list today was Yard House. With outdoor fires blazing over the unique cannon ball stones on the outdoor patio, to the warm and cozy booths available inside, Yard House was just the place to pause and review everything on our Christmas list. Yard House gives you the opportunity to stroll the outdoor shops at the mall while waiting for your table, so don’t be put off if there is a bit of a wait. Plan your Pottery Barn or Williams Sonoma shopping accordingly, by brows-
ing the sales while carrying your table buzzer. Once the table is called, the Yard House wait staff is friendly and approachable, ready to answer any questions
plex beers from local, domestic and imported brewers, according to Yard House’s website. When they’re out, they’re out. Though the Honey Blonde ale is one of this
“With an extensive lunch and dinner menu, it is possible to not ever order the same thing twice when you come to Yard House.” you may have about the vast menu offerings available. Selecting a beverage at Yard House completely depends upon your mood. Try Yard House’s Chalk Board selection of craft beer, is a rotating selection of draft beers selected monthly and offering some of the most unique and com-
Lunch specials are an ideal way to enjoy an inexpensive meal while shopping. Here, the French onion soup and Caesar salad will keep your energy up and warm body and soul.
reviewer’s favorites, a Salmon Creek Chardonnay won the day with promises of a light fruit and hints of oak. Perfect for sipping over appetizers. Yard House isn’t a quiet dining joint. This industrial modern restaurant has an energy inside, a hum of visitors enjoying themselves, the steady television screens available at vantage points across the room, and the pipes that lead to the keg rooms beyond. At the tables, holiday festivities were in full swing, with many trading gifts and enjoying company at the large booths. A perfect gathering spot for large groups as well as small. For the start to our meal, we ordered a sharable Moo Shu Pork Egg Roll, served with a sweet ginger jam sauce. If you enjoy Asian fusion, this is a perfect appetizer. Shredded moo shu, along with the savory spices, wrapped in crispy won ton wrapper, was perfectly paired with the ginger
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sauce. Each bite has zip and flavor, along with a sweetness with the sauce. The fried carrot strings were a unique and crunchy treat, both beautiful in presentation and delicious in taste. With an extensive lunch and dinner menu, it is possible to not ever order the same thing twice when you come to Yard House. One truly has to order with your mood, whether you are feeling like a rich and juicy burger to go with just about whatever beer you can think of, to a light shopper’s lunch – with half a sandwich paired with a soup or salad. Though it was difficult to stay away from the calorie rich Mac and Cheese, we opted to make selections from the many-optioned lunch menu. Available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there are enough combination choices to satisfy any appetite. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches or wood fired pizzas, combined with choices of soup or salad. At our table, the succulent roast beef dip, half sandwich – served with a creamy horseradish sauce, was paired with the organic tomato bisque. A hearty meal for a cold day, tender sliced roast beef was served on a crusty roll, and topped with melted cheese, served with au jus. This popular sandwich offering, combined with the rich and creamy organic tomato bisque, topped with basil, did not disappoint. In a classic soup and salad pairing, the traditional Caesar salad was a natural to accompany the
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French onion soup. Served in a small crock and covered in melting cheese and buttery croutons, the French onion soup was flavorful and rich to the taste buds. When you eat at Yard House, try to save room for dessert with a dessert, such as the Crème Brulee. A highly sharable treat, the Crème Brulee is served with the crystalized sugar topping and a creamy sweet custard center, this is an ideal way to finish your meal. Enjoy eating at Promenade Temecula’s Yard House, located at 40770 Winchester Rd. Find Yard House online at www.YardHouse.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: 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 preregistered. 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. December 21 and 22 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. CREATE IT! Kids Art Days at the CRC Multi-purpose Room, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Temecula. Visit TCSD.cityoftemecula.org to register. Cost: $10 per session. Information: (951) 694-6480. ENTERTAINMENT: December 17 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Bruce Lett, Llew Matthews, Ramon Banda and vocalist Bili Redd. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. December 18 – 7:30-10 p.m. Dixieland at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Dixieland is a monthly show dedicated to bringing the best of local and regional Dixieland talent to Old Town Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. December 18, 21, 22 and 23 – 7:30 p.m. The Nutcracker Ballet at the Old Town Temecula Community Theatre, 42051 Main St. Performance times on Dec. 19 and 20 will be at 3 and 7 p.m. 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 32483 Temecula Parkway, Suite E112 Temecula. Information: www. sobakmusic.com. December 19 – 7-10 p.m. Country Live at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. 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. December 26 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Improv Comedy with
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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 19 – 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 25 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual Community Christmas Dinner at Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th St. Temecula. Full Holiday Dinner absolutely free of charge. Santa will be visiting with gifts for the children. Everyone is welcome. Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Temecula Noon, Temecula Sunrise, Temecula New Generation and a crew of generous volunteers. Information: Julie (619) 246-0489. December 26-30 – Real Madrid Foundation Soccer Camp at Temecula Valley High School. Real Madrid is bringing coaches from Madrid to offer a unique experience not only improving the soccer skills but also the values of sport and soccer. Camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Information:
www.campusexperiencemf.com/ los-angeles/eng. or (305) 799-3768. December 31 – 5 p.m. 3…2…1 ring in 2016 Temecula style at the Annual Grape Drop countdown at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St. The celebration offers live bands, activities for kids until 9 p.m. including giant slide, face painting and the ice rink will be open until 12:30 a.m. Patio heaters and chairs provided. So bundle up and bring the family and ring in the New Year in Temecula! WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: 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.
“In the Heart of the Sea” fails to deliver, but has moments of excitement Bob Garver Movie Reviewer “In the Heart of the Sea” tells the story of the 19th century whaling expedition that served as the inspiration for Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” It isn’t exactly a movie version of “Moby Dick,” hence the bland title. Straightforward adaptation or not, I say this film still should have used the “Moby Dick” name. There isn’t a lot of demand for whaling movies, so it should have at least afforded itself the advantage of name recognition. What we’re actually seeing is a story being told by Thomas Nickerson – played by Brendan Gleeson – the last living survivor of the expedition forty years later, to Herman Melville himself – played by Ben Whishaw. In the story, Thomas – played by Tom Holland – is a deckhand on the whaling ship Essex under the command of Captain George Pollard – played by Benjamin Walker and First Mate Owen Chase – played by Chris Hemsworth of Thor fame. Pollard is an inexperienced captain, having gained the position through a family connection. Chase is one of the best sailors in Massachusetts, furious that he wasn’t chosen to be captain himself. The two don’t like each other, and the tension makes for a morale issue that is the first of many problems for the expedition. Of course, more problems come from the sea itself. The ship is badly damaged in a squall, months go by
without a whale sighting, and then there’s a setback involving a certain massive whale (which is not white, but has big white patches, much like a cow). And by “setback,” I mean the whale wrecks the ship. The remaining crew spends the rest of the movie in fishing boats trying to stay alive, sometimes resorting to unsavory tactics. This film was originally scheduled for release in March, but was pushed back nine months. Supposedly this was done to place its release in the heart of Oscar Season. If the move really was an attempt at awardsbaiting (awards-harpooning?), then it was an unsuccessful one, as critics aren’t taking to it. There are other theories about the move, such as unreported production delays or the studio not thinking they had a hit on their hands. My theory is that they didn’t want to release another “stranded at sea” movie less than three months after last year’s “Unbroken.” The move did little good, watching this I still got the feeling I had already seen the superior lifeboat movie. The biggest crime that the movie commits is that it isn’t very exciting. I didn’t find myself drawn into the squabbling between Pollard and Chase or the inconveniences of daily sea life, before or after the wreck (though I did squirm for the right reasons at a scene where young Thomas had to extract oil from a whale carcass). Even the feud
with the whale isn’t that interesting from a psychological perspective. Captain Ahab of “Moby Dick” is synonymous with tragic ceaseless obsession. Here I just wanted to say “Guys, don’t take it personally” a few times. This is not to say that the movie is not exciting when it wants to be. The battles with the whales are everything you want from man vs. monster action sequences and the latter, desperate parts of the lifeboat portion are appropriately compelling (though the makeup on Chris Hemsworth is consuming him more than his character’s hatred of the whale). “In the Heart of the Sea” doesn’t do much to offend, but it doesn’t do much to appeal either. It’s a forgettable movie, which is sometimes worse than being a bad movie, though it does have a certain competency that keeps it afloat thanks to practiced direction from Ron Howard. It’s not the Oscar contender it allegedly wanted to be, and I can see why it’s having trouble finding an audience, but it has its moments. Two Stars out of Five. “In the Heart of the Sea” is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and peril, brief startling violence, and thematic material. Its running time is 121 minutes. Robert Garver is a graduate of the Cinema Studies program at New York University. He has been a published movie reviewer since 2006. Feedback is welcome at rrg251@ nyu.edu.
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Temecula tree lighting ceremony rings in the season
The vocal group “Resonate!” sing Christmas songs during the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Temecula Duck Pond on Dec. 3.
The vocal group “Resonate!” sing more Christmas songs before the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree. Shane Gibson photos
Families take pictures and gather around the Christmas tree during the annual ceremonial lighting of the tree.
People gather around the Christmas tree at the Temecula Duck Pond after a ceremonial countdown to light the tree.
A large star tops the tall Christmas tree located near the corner of the Rancho California and Ynez Rd. intersection.
The newly lit Christmas tree reflects on the water at the Temecula Duck Pond.
Murrieta holiday fun continues with holiday decorating contest
The home located at 26675 Michel Ln. in Murrieta is brightly lit, complete with a two story Christmas tree and manger scene.
A complete map on the city of Murrieta’s website shows all the homes participating in this year’s Home Courtesy image Holiday decorating contest.
Kim Harris Managing Editor Just over two dozen homes in Murrieta are included in this year’s annual Home Holiday Decorating Contest, each decked out in its holiday finery, complete with flashing lights, holiday music and manger scenes. The city hosts the event annually as part of its Holiday Magic celebration, delighting residents and those from neighboring towns, said Murrieta Senior Center Recreation Supervisor Jeri Copeland. “I think that the residents of Murrieta really get into Christmas and we found that they take pride in what they do,” Copeland said. “This is our way of recognizing those people that go the extra mile at Christmas to make it festive for everybody.” As part of the festivities, each home is judged in a wide variety of categories by the viewing public. Categories include most festive, best use of lights, holiday spirit, most creative and best block. Winners will be announced Dec. 17. “This is something that everyone can take part in by driving around and checking out the different areas and voting on their favorites on our
website,” Copeland said. A map of the homes is available online by visiting www.murrieta. org/holiday-lights. Also included in the city’s Holiday Magic celebration are Letters from Santa. Open to everyone, no matter where they live, parents can download letters from Santa to print out from the comfort of their home, or if they prefer, call the Santa Hotline at (951) 461-6086 to get a greeting from Santa for your child. “We try to do stuff in Murrieta that’s unique, that I don’t think a lot of the cities do such as our Santa Stops,” Copeland said, adding that the city employees used to serve as Santa’s helpers by mailing letters out to children as a way to assist the jolly old elf with his holiday to-do list. “We kind of took that extra step to reach out to the children in Murrieta so they can get something from Santa.” Copeland said they city went to the online format so residents from other cities and the unincorporated area could take part as well. “They had heard from a friend about this unique thing that we do and would want us to send them out but we could only do it for Murrieta residents,” she said. “This opens it
The entire block of Corte Vienna is covered in lights in an awe-inspiring display. In an effort to put visitors into the Christmas spirit, this best block nominee has timed their lights to popular Christmas songs. Tune Kim Harris photos the radio to FM 88.5 when visiting this street.
up to people who want to do this kind of a thing for their kids who may not live in the area or who may have moved away and want their kids to continue to receive that letter from Santa.” Parents have to hurry though as the program ends on Dec. 21 as Santa will be too busy getting ready for his annual trip delivering toys to children to take calls or send letters. As part of its annual holiday Nov 27 - Dec 24 celebration, the city is still accepting new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for Mon-Sat 10a - 4p | Sun 12-3p the annual Toy and Food Drive benefitting local families in need this holiday season. Food and toy 12th Annual donations can be dropped off at the Murrieta Community Center at Our Fabulous Holiday Gift Boutique Show 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta Senior Center at 5 Town Square, Murrieta Free Admission / Free Parking / Stress-Free Shopping City Hall at 1 Town Square, MurThis annual show offers a wonderful array of affordably priced, unique hand-crafted artful rieta Police Department at 2 Town gifts perfect for holiday gift giving produced by talented artists and artisans of our region. Square or any of the five Murrieta Fire Stations. Jewelry, Wearable Art, Accessories, Functional and Decorative Glass, Wood and Items should be dropped off by Ceramics, Holiday Greeting Cards, Hand Blown and Fused Glass, A Wine Lover’s Dec. 22 at any of the participating Section, and a wide variety of unique ornaments. locations GROUP TOUR WITH PERSONAL SHOPPING ASSISTANCE For more information on these AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Call Kimber 760.728.1414 and other great programs at (951) 304-7275. 12th Annual For more local news, or to com103 S. Main at Alvarado, Fallbrook Historic Downtown Fallbrook • 760.728.1414 ment on this story online, visit www.fallbrookartcenter.org a division of fallbrook arts inc. a 501(c) nonprofit www.myvalleynews.com.
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Local sanctuary offers horses a happy home Kim Harris Managing Editor As the sun slowly creeps over the horizon on a chilly Saturday morning, Pattie Roberts slips on her boots and shrugs her way into a jacket to ward off the early morning chill. Then she makes her way out the door and heads just across the yard where she is greeted by the soft nickering of the horses she keeps in the paddock at her farmstead located on Scott Road in Winchester. As the morning progresses, the quiet of the early morning falls away as the farm comes to life with the arrival of several volunteers who come weekly to help with the many horses that Roberts has given a home too. Laughter fills the air around the paddock as the many horses munch their hay and get a good grooming. Roberts is a familiar face in the area, having spent years promoting good causes throughout Southwest Riverside County. She opened her own advertising agency, Marketing with a Cause, and has served on various nonprofit organization’s boards of directors. She never planned to start Save The Animals Today, or STAT as it is more commonly known. It just sort of happened, she said. “It was really an accident I had been working for KFROG and had started my own advertising agency,” said the 2011 Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year. “I had some property and I had my horses and a lady said to me, ‘I am going to rescue five or six horses can you help.’” Roberts agreed to help her friend, but had no idea what she was getting into at the time. “That weekend she came and she didn’t rescue five or six horses, she rescued 23 horses,” Roberts said. “They were all wonderful old show horses. I got them healthy, we only lost two. There were several that were riding horses so I said, ‘what am I doing with these horses?’” Roberts friend wanted her to try and sell the horses, but the economy at the time didn’t make it easy and her friend wanted too much for the horses that were worth more than $100,000 when they were in their prime. Before long she got a call from Animal Friends of the Valleys who said the horses would have to be put down since the state doesn’t have an adoption program for horses like it does for cats and dogs. “I said, ‘Surely there is something we can do,’” Roberts recalled, adding that she was told they could give the horses to her, and the rest became history. “Three years later a volunteer tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘you realize you made a career change.’ That’s
when for the first time in my life I understood the saying ‘can’t see the forest for the trees.’” S TAT b e came a 501(c)(3) receiving awards and accolades for its efforts to save animals, including being named the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce 2012 Non Profit of the Year and the 2014 Community Organization of the Year for the Inland Valley Business Community Foundation. Nowadays, STAT has partnered with Civitan of the Temecula Valley in sponsoring Ride for a Cause the first Saturday of each month for disabled families. Children and their families get the pleasure of coming out to the rescue for a day of fun and friendship, each taking a turn riding one of the rescue horses around the paddock, enjoying lunch on the farm and interacting with each other and the animals. Today the rescue has gone from just horses to a variety of animals including geese, donkeys and a plethora of farm animals. The rescue raises money through monthly contributions, riding lessons and horse sponsorships, a unique program allowing people to sponsor a horse with a monthly monetary donation that allows the sponsor to interact with the animal through care, training and riding lessons. Though the show horses are done with their careers they are still animals that need love and attention, and that’s why programs like the horse sponsorships are so successful for both horse and rider, Roberts said. “A horse can live until it’s 40,” she said, adding that not all the horses are senior citizens some are younger in age, but have been injured in their career. “These horses are fine for a ride around, we have 20 acres that can be used, plus we have all these wonderful dirt roads back here, but mostly these horses wanted to be petted on, to be groomed. What we need is for the horses to be loved.” For more information on STAT and how you can help, v i s i t t h e m o n l i n e a t w w w. savetheanimalstoday.org or send an email to Pattie@dudetteranch.com. For more local news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
Save The Animals Today founder and director Pattie Roberts, shares a moment with Fasada at the animal sanctuary located at 31530 Scott Rd. in Winchester. Shane Gibson photo
Savannah Lopez, 16, spends time with her favorite horse Sophie that she volunteers to care for at the Save The Animals Today horse sanctuary in Winchester. Shane Gibson photo
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Save The Animals Today volunteer Tanja Eitel walks Shiloh around the horse sanctuary facility in Winchester.
From left: Isabella Pugliese, 9, her sister Samantha, 7, and Joo Min volunteer their time to help groom Lucky at the Save The Animals Shane Gibson photo Today horse sanctuary in Winchester.
Jack the donkey gets a treat from rescue visitor Travis and Oni. Courtesy photo
Travis celebrates his first ride atop Hailey while Tanja Eitel leads them around the ring while volunteers Courtesy photo Howard and Angela walk alongside.
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Home & Garden / Real Estate
Market at a glance (As of December 13, 2015) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold
(40)
Inventory of Properties Listed
MURRIETA
21
(34)
38
LAKE ELSINORE
(5) 7
(39) 27
(275) 265
(123) 113
(157) 148
(191) 171
(619) 520
$364,136
$320,144
$300,478
$308,333
$283,061
$198,271
$190,039
$726,859
$639,322
$358,853
$354,504
$571,217
$358,855
$269,562
$241,099
$519,222
$419,000
$365,000
$334,900
$499,000
$349,999
$249,500
$217,250
$194
$169
$152
$155
$192
$150
$149
$133
Average List Price Median List Price
3
(27)
23
HEMET
9
$377,738
(4)
SUN CITY
87
Average Selling Price
20
MENIFEE
(7)
(423) 408
(21)
CANYON LAKE
(92)
(424) 416
Asking Price per Square Foot
WILDOMAR
Average Days on Market
(120) 120
(109)
(104) 107
(83)
(89) 92
(113) 115
Most Expensive Listing
$7,700,000
$3,750,000
$1,025,000
$1,750,000
$2,500,000
$795,000
$1,300,000
$1,790,000
Least Expensive Listing
$236,000
$129,000
$115,000
$58,000
$109,000
$193,000
$82,000
$9,900
Average Age of Listing
108
(72)
78
(89)
90
85
16
16
21
22
27
12
28
32
% of Properties w/ Price decrease
47%
40%
39%
31%
43%
30%
42%
33%
% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)
17%
13%
15%
11%
12%
10%
6%
11%
% of Flip properties (price increase)
6%
8%
7%
9%
2%
5%
5%
7%
Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index*
3002
2948
2246
2228
2329
2317
1660
1602
8001-10,000
8001-10,000
8001-10,000
6501-8000
6501-8000
6501-8000
6501-8000
6501-8000
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
Seller (37.2)
Seller (39.6)
Seller (41.4)
Seller (39.6)
Seller (36.4)
Seller (43.6)
Seller (44.1)
Seller (40.1)
*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 12/14/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 12/13/15. 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.
Be the perfect real estate buyer – Top 10 list! What not to do John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News
real estate agent wishes their buyers would never do: Work with an Agent for months and then buy from someone else at an open house – All real estate agents work on a commission, meaning if they don’t close a transaction they don’t get paid. Is it fair for a Real Estate agent to drive you around for weeks, or even months, take your phone calls at all hours of the day and evening and always promptly respond to your emails and texts then decide to tour an Open House and buy it from that listing agent? This has got to be the #1 pet peeve of nearly every real estate agent – Don’t do it! Working with more than one REALTOR® – As we mentioned above, your agent will not earn a dime until they help you find your home and close escrow on it. You should never work with more than one agent at a time. Sure, you may consider it to be convenient to have multiple agents as close as your cell
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phone, but it is not fair to either of them. It’s OK, even encouraged to interview multiple agents and find the right one, but not work with multiple agents at once. If this is your plan, at least be upfront and let them decide if they want to work with you. Contacting listing agents on your own – If you like and trust your REALTOR®, then use him/ her. While listing agent’s contact information is readily available please never make direct contact. First off, remember that agent represents the financial interests of the seller – always looking to get the best price and looking for any negotiating edge they can receive, in case of an offer. The more you talk, the more information you give up. When you find a house that you want to know more about, let your agent do the job they’re hired to do. Don’t ask an agent to show you homes for sale before you are preapproved – Good REALTORS® are busy people and having one show you homes that you cannot possible purchase is totally inconsiderate of their time – time that could be spent with clients that can actually buy a home…or even worse, time away from their home and family. Don’t look at homes outside of your price range – Be reasonable. Agents may show you homes that are slightly above your qualified price range because there are chances that either they can negotiate the price down, you may be able to come up slightly or even a combination of both. But when you are qualified for $300,000 don’t waste anyone’s time asking to see $500,000 homes, unless you have been holding out on your agent and you have the cash to spend. Look at homes that make sense. Remember that your REALTOR® is a professional – Please respect the time of your REALTOR and treat them like you would any other professional. Just like you, they have schedules, family and personal lives that need to be respected. You would not call your doctor, attorney, accountant or even your auto mechanic with the expectations of superior focused service. Understand where you want to live – Before asking a REALTOR® to drive you all around town looking at homes, make sure it’s a community you want to live in. Today, with the Internet, it’s easy to do your
homework. Investigate the schools, commuter routes, public transportation and any other characteristic of a community that is important to you before taking the time to look at homes. Don’t make unrealistic low ball offers – A good REALTOR® knows the market and will research any home that they write an offer for. The process includes looking at recent comparable sales with similar characteristics. Your agent can prepare a presentation for you showing all of the comparative sales and make the necessary adjustments to show you where your offer should be. Don’t be the buyer who thinks if they throw enough junk against the wall some of it is bound to stick (unless you are an all cash investor buyer looking at distressed properties. That is a whole different conversation). Sellers consider lowball offers to be both insulting and a waste of time. An insulted seller may choose not to do any business with you at any time. There is a fine line between an insulting lowball offer and testing the waters with an offer below list price. If you love the home and want to have it, then offer accordingly. Don’t make an offer contingent of selling your home – 99.9 percent sellers will not even consider your offer, unless you are in escrow and all of your buyers contingencies have been removed. A seller wants to sell to a ready to buy buyer. At least make sure your home is on the market and properly priced if you even think about having a chance at enticing a Seller to accept your offer – otherwise, it’s nothing more
than “fool’s gold.” Don’t negotiate for defects that were visible at the time of the offer – Sure, you have an inspection contingency built into nearly every offer but when you make your offer, include a request for repairs so that the seller understands that you understand what needs to be done to close escrow. Don’t come back after negotiating the list price down and then start asking the seller to start fixing crack tiles or a broken fence that were clearly visible at the time of the offer. The home inspection is intended to protect the buyer from hidden defects and allowing the seller to cure those. These pitfalls can all be avoided if you know about them ahead of time and you gather some understanding of how the entire buying process works. Please understand that real estate agents are human just like you and we all have lives, families and homes just like you do. Together, working as a team, we can find you your dream home. Call us today and get the information you need to make the right decision. The info is free, call now! (951) 296-8887. Questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact me, Mike@ GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR), Traveling State Director, California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.).
Re-gifting in a tactful way Few things can be as embarrassing as opening a gift only to find that what is nestled beneath the tissue paper and wrapping is an item you know isn’t new. Even more embarrassing are those times when the gift you just opened is something you actually gave the gift giver in months or years past. Re-gifting can be a touchy subject. Some people are completely against the practice, while others feel that passing on items they have little use for is a creative way to recycle and reduce waste. No matter its reputation, re-gifting is pretty common. A 2012 Holiday Re-gifting Survey from online classifieds site Bookoo found a whopping 92 percent of respondents believe it’s completely acceptable to re-gift items, and more than 87 percent believe they have been on the receiving end of a re-gifted item. Other research also sheds light on the popularity of re-gifting. According to a 2014 American Express Spending & Saving Tracker survey, 76 percent of participants feel re-gifting is ac-
ceptable. No matter which side you support in the great re-gifting debate, recognize there is a right and a wrong way to re-gift. Consider whether the gift has use for someone else. It is one thing to re-gift an item just to get it out of your home, and another to do so because you think it would be a better fit for someone else. Perhaps you received a set of crochet hooks and blanket patterns because you mentioned in passing that you may want to take up the hobby, but realized it’s simply not your thing. It’s fine to gift those hooks and books with some new yarn to someone who is an avid fan of crochet. But passing on a garden gnome to a friend who lives in an apartment is not a good idea. Before re-gifting, try to find the right match for the gift. If you can’t, donate the item instead. Be sure the gift is in good condition. A re-gifted item should be in working order, clean and not noticeably used. If you suspect you will re-gift an item, keep the original
packaging – better yet, don’t open the box – and offer it in like-new condition. If the item has been gathering dust or smells musty from being in a basement, it may not be fit for gifting. Keep a gift list file. The first rule of re-gifting is not to re-gift an item to the person who originally gave it to you. It can be difficult to keep track of who gave what from memory, so keep a running list in a notebook or on a file on your computer. Try to regift between different social circles, too. This way you can avoid any potentially embarrassing situations. Embrace re-gifting. Take re-gifting out of the shadows by making the process a centerpiece of your holiday celebrations. Participate in a grab bag of re-gifted items. You never know what you might pull out of the bag, and it may add some lighthearted joy to holiday gatherings. Re-gifting no long carries the stigma it once did. When done right, re-gifting can be a cost-effective and earth-conscious way to share joy with others.
December 18, 2015 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News
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Home & Garden / Real Estate New Thomas Mountain Ranch community ideal for equestrians, hikers Jodi Thomas Area Manager People seeking to escape the city for a home in the country where they can have space, breathe fresh air, room to think in quiet, ride horses or hike for miles with unfettered views, will find new a home in Thomas Mountain Ranch ideal. Thomas Mountain Ranch is located at the base of Thomas Mountain in Anza. It remains a bit of untouched nature in Southern California where the heart can still dare to dream. Yet, it is not far from unique shopping and dining experiences that can be found in neighboring areas like Temecula’s Wine country or in Palm Desert or the rustic mountain community of Idyllwild. Special thought has gone into TRM from its first conception. The 265-acre parcel of land that is now TMR has an interesting past. The new housing community is the dream child of Greg Burnet and Cindy Barker nestled upon land once set aside by the U.S. Government for a railroad that never came through the area. The area has a special history since it is close to the headway to Bautista Canyon. The Valley was once known as the Cahuilla Plain or Valley until the 1900’s, and named after the local tribe, meets the edge of the TMR development. It is a part of the once popular mission trail from Sonora, Mexico, to Alta (Northern California) California’s Monterey beach. The trail was known only to the native population until the mid1700’s when it was explored and made famous by Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza. When the area received its first Post Office in 1926 the valley was renamed in Anza’s honor. Unlike today’s ‘Deed of Trust’ held by landowners, the Thomas Mountain Ranch acreage was marked Land Patent #110, signed and executed by the U.S. President at that time. It has had only two owners since the acreage was granted title on March 17, 1871 by an Act of the United States Congress; a railroad company and the TMR group. When Burnet and Barker purchased the 265 acre parcel the rail company owners before that never bothered to develop it, and as a re-
Welcome to Thomas Mountain Ranch where you can still explore the high country’s natural beauty, experience peace and tranquility, view the open sky and have room to dream. TMR’s Common Ground areas shared by the homeowners offers a tennis court, a cover patio, log cabin and barn area which is attractive and tranquil and well manicure and planted with native species plus a Jodi Thomas photos small vineyard and restroom facilities.
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sult, it maintained its wild natural beauty. TMR boasts a wealth of unique and diverse native flora and fauna that the TMR group has gone to great lengths to preserve. With this in mind, TMR was created as a low density 46 home development. It is planned with homes clustered on a part of the 265 acres leaving a jointly owned open area for recreation. Its 2 to 4-acre home sites with 2,000 plus square foot Mission style house plans, are arranged for the best use of the land’s topography and the preservation of native foliage. This is what the TMR developers say is to insure a pride of ownership. Homes are also arranged on their lots to create a feeling of privacy. Many sites boast beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountains. If a visitor comes at dusk, sits on a hill, they will experience the quiet of the day and watch the spectacular Anza sunset. After dark a clear, starry sky will appear above.
At TMR no two places are exactly alike yet each has a high standard of style with a great attention to detail. TMG developers, with an eye toward land preservation, have established a nursery with almost 10,000 native plants that residents can plant to reestablish the native species. The dream is to create a lowmaintenance park- like setting with a low water use. Each home site also allows for a second unit that could include vineyards, horses, barns, additional garages or whatever the new owner desires. There are developed common use areas for the TMR community. They include covered patios, tennis courts and a planned equestrian arena with trails available on the remaining open acreage for horseback riding, hiking or other recreational uses. To learn more visit TMR’s ad online or in this publication.
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Home & Garden / Real Estate Recent Home Sales
List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 156 closed transactions for 12-7-15 to 12-13-15
www.srcar.org • (951) 894-2571 Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 "Medium Size Business of the Year" City
Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.
Hemet 2355 E. Florida
Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.
Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
City
Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
City
Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
Canyon Lake 30013 Windward Drive
Menifee
Murrieta
Hemet
$262,000
1648
3BR
2BA
121DOM
27790 Blaze Lane
$203,000
1127
2BR
2BA
133DOM
36827 Pictor Avenue
$402,500
3923
6BR
4BA
62DOM
30477 Golden Gate Drive
$278,000
1538
3BR
2BA
251DOM
23938 Vista Way
$205,000
1008
2BR
1BA
141DOM
26682 Weston Hills Drive
$408,000
3067
5BR
3BA
47DOM
22800 Calcutta Drive
$385,000
1963
4BR
3BA
106DOM
26471 Potomac Drive
$221,900
1252
2BR
2BA
50DOM
39503 Bonaire Way
$429,000
2671
4BR
4BA
40DOM
810 Majela Lane
$113,000
1334
2BR
2BA
131DOM
30450 Teal Brook Drive
$250,000
1323
3BR
2BA
54DOM
38698 Boat House Drive
$460,000
3096
5BR
4BA
33DOM
775 Johnston Avenue
$50,000
1152
2BR
2BA
16DOM
29641 Oakbridge Drive
$264,000
1314
3BR
2BA
10DOM
30521 Carriage Lane
$515,000
2517
4BR
3BA
44DOM
402 Mayberry Avenue
$105,000
832
2BR
1BA
27DOM
29659 Avenida De Cortez
$268,000
1582
4BR
2BA
73DOM
1337 Sierra Seneca Drive
$93,000
1100
2BR
2BA
6DOM
1995 Oakland Avenue
$108,250
977
2BR
2BA
27DOM
27839 Panorama Hills Drive
$276,000
1500
2BR
2BA
109DOM
583 1st Street
$144,900
1020
3BR
2BA
121DOM
43653 Cyril Lane
$120,000
1440
2BR
2BA
193DOM
29895 Calle Tomas
$289,000
1615
3BR
2BA
2DOM
1298 Cedar Breaks Way
$170,000
1337
3BR
2BA
66DOM
26215 Ardmore Drive
$122,000
1488
2BR
2BA
13DOM
29830 Morning Breeze Drive
$297,500
1724
4BR
2BA
40DOM
1664 Western Village Drive
$215,000
2288
4BR
3BA
123DOM
1401 Edgewood Lane
$125,500
1170
2BR
2BA
54DOM
30073 Via Amante
$300,000
2042
4BR
3BA
72DOM
795 Amherst Way
$215,000
1884
4BR
2BA
85DOM
1520 Edgewood Lane
$135,000
1170
2BR
2BA
13DOM
29364 Wagon Creek Lane
$310,000
2255
3BR
2BA
39DOM
1839 Cognac Court
$248,500
1870
3BR
3BA
54DOM
1020 Shellie Lane
$149,900
1226
2BR
2BA
9DOM
28622 Tupelo Road
$315,000
2373
3BR
3BA
68DOM
145 Garcia Drive
$255,000
2393
4BR
3BA
41DOM
1321 Amberwood Drive
$155,000
1607
2BR
2BA
44DOM
28306 North Star Lane
$322,500
2376
3BR
2BA
81DOM
618 Peregrine Lane
$290,000
3693
5BR
5BA
34DOM
1125 Carrotwood Court
$169,000
1540
3BR
2BA
63DOM
28814 Galaxy Way
$330,000
2808
5BR
3BA
48DOM
26950 Pinehurst Road
$130,000
992
3BR
1BA
74DOM
24986 Mekong Street
$195,714
1872
3BR
2BA
41DOM
25075 Bonnet Circle
$332,000
2667
4BR
3BA
35DOM
28851 Murrieta Road
$133,000
1021
2BR
1BA
139DOM
1619 Eagle Mountain Place
$205,000
1430
4BR
2BA
45DOM
31268 Pointe Court
$335,000
2688
3BR
3BA
65DOM
26491 Ridgemoor Road
$209,900
1404
2BR
2BA
74DOM
3029 Linder Street
$208,500
1392
3BR
2BA
14DOM
27767 High Gate Court
$342,500
2438
3BR
3BA
72DOM
29247 Lotus Circle
$222,000
1417
2BR
2BA
142DOM
2910 Linder Street
$210,000
1392
3BR
2BA
28DOM
29088 Mojave Court
$357,000
2925
5BR
3BA
16DOM
26638 China Drive
$228,000
1776
3BR
2BA
92DOM
26619 June Way
$212,000
1517
3BR
2BA
20DOM
35215 Avenida Manana
$360,000
1415
3BR
2BA
10DOM
27150 Dahlia Court
$235,000
1732
2BR
2BA
55DOM
1282 Bee Balm Road
$215,000
1898
4BR
3BA
74DOM
31684 Millcreek Drive
$365,000
2373
4BR
3BA
30DOM
26507 Potomac Drive
$230,000
1523
3BR
2BA
62DOM
1030 Clover Court
$224,000
1642
3BR
2BA
109DOM
41410 Juniper Street
$214,000
1159
2BR
2BA
62DOM
42115 Calabria Drive
$315,000
1985
4BR
3BA
137DOM
131 Salinas Court
$224,900
1872
3BR
2BA
93DOM
23824 Scarlet Oak Drive
$340,000
1872
4BR
2BA
19DOM
40123 Annapolis Drive
$365,000
2037
3BR
3BA
202DOM
1144 Sunset Cliffs Avenue
$239,000
1872
4BR
2BA
17DOM
37392 Huckaby Lane
$410,000
2259
4BR
3BA
114DOM
40083 Stowe Road
$390,000
2249
4BR
3BA
100DOM
229 Alverstone Street
$249,900
2375
4BR
3BA
76DOM
24064 SWEET WILLIAM Lane
$430,000
2972
5BR
3BA
152DOM
41567 Yankee Run Ct.
$391,000
1951
4BR
3BA
5DOM
4255 Annisa Avenue
$250,000
2396
4BR
2BA
59DOM
23456 Canterbury Way
$459,000
3441
5BR
4BA
33DOM
31467 Sonoma Lane
$402,000
2418
5BR
3BA
15DOM
4235 Rainbow View Way
$257,000
2689
4BR
3BA
59DOM
42821 Beeman Drive
$510,000
2417
4BR
3BA
62DOM
42089 Humber Drive
$425,000
2604
5BR
3BA
35DOM
4465 Cloudywing Road
$257,500
3337
5BR
3BA
4DOM
27453 Hazelhurst Street
$267,000
1761
3BR
3BA
10DOM
30325 Del Rey Road
$425,000
2299
4BR
3BA
182DOM
5191 Inglestone Drive
$265,000
2387
4BR
3BA
77DOM
40492 Via Amapola
$292,250
1606
2BR
2BA
106DOM
31144 Nassau Court
$445,000
2680
4BR
3BA
16DOM
26368 Lake Street
$410,000
2666
4BR
3BA
150DOM
40465 Via Malagas
$301,000
1502
2BR
2BA
28DOM
42070 Teatree Court
$295,000
947
2BR
2BA
34DOM
221 Ruby Avenue
$154,900
1168
2BR
2BA
15DOM
40668 Sunflower Road
$309,900
1241
3BR
2BA
14DOM
31033 Corte Alamar
$335,000
1514
3BR
2BA
25DOM
$72,500
1536
2BR
2BA
30DOM
25231 Noling Court
$309,900
1368
3BR
2BA
6DOM
32543 Bergamo Court
$342,000
1790
4BR
3BA
134DOM
34314 WOODMONT
$297,500
1922
4BR
3BA
45DOM
24294 Saradella Court
$342,000
1850
4BR
3BA
46DOM
31163 Sunflower Way
$285,000
1582
3BR
3BA
83DOM
32309 Lace Oak Drive
$317,950
2337
3BR
3BA
184DOM
23762 Via Barletta
$342,500
2086
3BR
3BA
124DOM
30268 Pechanga Drive
$287,000
1083
3BR
2BA
14DOM
34097 Lady Fern Court
$325,000
2363
3BR
3BA
83DOM
40621 Geyser Street
$345,000
1727
4BR
3BA
115DOM
32892 Tulley Ranch Road
$325,000
1315
3BR
2BA
62DOM
34283 Blossoms Drive
$340,000
2300
4BR
3BA
131DOM
24511 Via Las Laderas
$352,500
1842
4BR
3BA
22DOM
32506 Vail Creek Drive
$342,000
2180
3BR
3BA
148DOM
41035 Crimson Pillar Lane
$345,000
2921
4BR
3BA
53DOM
40090 White Leaf Lane
$400,000
2357
4BR
3BA
11DOM
32866 Fermo Court
$407,500
1860
4BR
3BA
6DOM
34321 Chaparossa Drive
$350,000
2889
4BR
3BA
62DOM
36152 Darcy Place
$415,000
3461
4BR
2BA
23DOM
45770 Corte Rodrigo
$408,000
2321
4BR
3BA
58DOM
33084 Canopy Lane
$395,500
3471
4BR
3BA
117DOM
36541 Creekwood Court
$447,000
3371
5BR
3BA
137DOM
45977 Via La Colorada
$414,000
1942
4BR
3BA
25DOM
6 Ponte Russo
$397,000
3512
4BR
3BA
97DOM
39975 Tinderbox Way
$449,000
2716
4BR
3BA
57DOM
31974 Whitetail Lane
$425,000
3124
4BR
3BA
26DOM
32782 Rome Hill Road
$229,000
1740
3BR
2BA
100DOM
26469 Arboretum Way
$270,000
1745
3BR
3BA
61DOM
45277 Aguila Court
$439,000
2668
4BR
3BA
35DOM
34153 Camelina Street
$330,000
2293
4BR
3BA
70DOM
30194 Harvest Lane
$291,900
1849
4BR
3BA
21DOM
45454 Ponderosa Court
$470,000
3090
5BR
3BA
101DOM
29271 St. Andrews
$352,000
2200
4BR
3BA
42DOM
33626 Delphinium Lane
$295,000
2187
4BR
3BA
133DOM
24401 Combine Circle
$219,000
1440
3BR
2BA
41DOM
29488 Stadium
$357,113
2481
4BR
4BA
151DOM
37966 Spyglass Circle
$299,000
1245
3BR
3BA
4DOM
33855 Wagon Train Drive
$260,000
2002
4BR
3BA
54DOM
16910 Glenetta Way
$255,000
1773
3BR
2BA
66DOM
28467 Ravenna Street
$304,900
1678
3BR
3BA
69DOM
34561 Jennifer Drive
$298,000
1492
3BR
2BA
75DOM
16500 Stoddard Street
$182,000
1080
3BR
2BA
21DOM
24824 Tumbleweed Court
$305,000
1383
3BR
3BA
8DOM
33711 Wagon Train Drive
$306,600
2005
4BR
2BA
66DOM
15213 Windjammer Way
$240,000
1362
3BR
2BA
103DOM
39243 Devotion Lane
$340,000
1705
3BR
3BA
21DOM
34655 Almond Street
$335,000
3300
4BR
3BA
126DOM
191 Terra Cotta Road
$268,000
1316
3BR
2BA
112DOM
39480 Bonaire Way
$350,000
1740
4BR
2BA
47DOM
34182 Dorof Court
$344,000
2414
4BR
2BA
42DOM
15163 Ironwood Street
$285,000
1391
3BR
2BA
63DOM
35610 Summerholly Lane
$360,000
2441
5BR
3BA
102DOM
21370 Silver Spur Lane
$364,000
2136
3BR
3BA
33DOM
40975 Bankhall Street
$331,000
3398
5BR
3BA
31DOM
31027 Rose Circle
$365,000
1752
3BR
3BA
31DOM
24077 Brillante Drive
$364,700
2598
4BR
3BA
10DOM
30072 Olive Grove Street
$340,000
1871
3BR
2BA
25DOM
25143 Calle Entradero
$369,900
1995
4BR
3BA
58DOM
32562 Whispering Glen
$390,000
2809
4BR
3BA
8DOM
27338 Embassy Street
$175,000
1204
2BR
2BA
99DOM
39754 Avenida Palizada
$375,000
2538
5BR
3BA
20DOM
27098 RANGEWOOD
$195,000
1199
2BR
2BA
58DOM
37069 Whispering Hills Drive
$378,000
2835
3BR
3BA
103DOM
28237 Calle Lustrosos
$197,000
1065
2BR
2BA
42DOM
29658 Serenity Lane
$382,900
3233
5BR
3BA
6DOM
Lake Elsinore 32703 Lakeview
Menifee
Murrieta
San Jacinto
Sun City
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices arrives in Temecula Valley Dec. 15 On Dec. 15, independent brokerage Ranch & Coast Real Estate will join the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network, which in just 26 months has grown to more than 40,000 agents and 1,200 offices across America. The brand’s namesake is Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world’s most trusted and respected corporations. “We consider the Berkshire Hath-
away HomeServices brand to be the gold standard of brokerage networks in the country,” Destry Johnson, coowner of Ranch & Coast Real Estate said. “And when it came time to choose a brand for our company, we believed our customers and agents deserved only the very best.” Johnson also noted how seamlessly Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ values align with the
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Hathaway HomeServices Ranch & Coast Real Estate is still days away, Johnson said the buzz in the community is palpable. “The response to our affiliation has been absolutely phenomenal,” he explained. “Consumers, agents, even competitors are talking about how impressed they are with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand.” As for the future, Johnson says Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ranch & Coast Real Estate is poised to dominate the local market
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and is actively interviewing agents interested in joining the brokerage. “We’re setting a new standard of excellence in Temecula Valley real estate and look forward to growing our team,” he said. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ is located at 43386 Business Park Dr. in Temecula. To learn more about opportunities to join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ranch & Coast Real Estate, contact Managing Director Bob Kirkpatrick at (951) 694-6767.
Celebrate being home for the holidays with a Gingerbread House party Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer With the wacky Southern California weather unable to decide if it’s warm or cold outside, one can find it difficult to hang onto
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the spirit of the season. Our leaves don’t fall off of the trees here, so much—and there is rarely, if ever snow on the ground in or around Temecula. In order to truly get that holiday cheer started, this writer suggests hosting a gathering of friends, children, and family in one of our favorite traditions, building gingerbread houses! This activity is fun for kids of all ages. Pinterest is full of gorgeous gingerbread houses, even ones that light up from the inside behind candy window panes, but with just one more weekend until Christmas, time may be of the essence. If you are like Temecula mother, Sheri Osbourne, you will make your Christmas Gingerbread Houses from scratch. Dropping off the kiddos at the Osbourne house, the scents of baking gingerbread radiates from the oven. The implements of building, making the houses sturdy with royal frosting, as well as every decorating candy under the sun was available at ready reach for the children. When asked what it was about making gingerbread houses that was so special to Osborne, she discussed her own Christmas memories with her grandmother, who made homemade gingerbread houses with her when she was a little girl.
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“We started this tradition because when I was a little girl I made gingerbread houses with my grandma,” she said. “I can still remember the fresh smell of gingerbread that would fill her home and I wanted my kids to have that.” Back at the Ludwig house, there wasn’t quite enough experience or time to bake all the necessary pieces
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Pictured from left at the HOPE food bank in Lake Elsinore are the A Clear Choice team, Morgan, Brittanie Sada West, Robert West, Lance Sada (IPSSA Menifee Valley Chapter members), HOPE Director Steve Falk, IPSSA Menifee Valley Chapter Treasurer/secretary Sally and Renee Marier, IPSSA Menifee Valley Chapter president. Courtesy photo
Temecula Subaru ‘Shares the Love’ with Assistance League TEMECULA – Subaru of America has launched the eighth annual “Share the Love” campaign which will run through Jan. 2. Temecula Subaru joined the parent company for the campaign in November. During this time, Subaru is donating $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the customer’s choice of four national charities. In addition to the four national charities, Subaru asked each dealership to select a unique local fifth charity of their choice that makes a positive impact within their community. “I am excited to select Assistance League of Temecula Valley again for the third year as our 5th local charity option!” VP/General Manager of John Hine Temecula Subaru Bill Brumbaugh said. “It has amazing volunteers who do great things and they don’t get paid for what they do! Their philanthropic programs touch thousands of lives each year in our local communities.” “We are truly appreciative of the continuing support of John Hine Temecula Subaru,” Assistance
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hesitate to buy a store-kit. Are you a baker? Give Pinterest for an easy recipe, and roll out your own dough. Make a tiny house, or design and bu-
lid a gingerbread mansion. Regardless, the most important part of this fun family holiday tradition is being together and making memories that
will last a lifetime. Read more fun family activities, party planning ideas, and lifestyle advice on www.GameofWife.com.
For more information about the Share the Love event, visit www. temeculasubaru.com/share-thelove.htm. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
WILDOMAR – Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge No 2591 hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lane at the lodge on Saturday, Dec. 5. This event is one of the lodge’s fundraisers for high school scholarships. Ten decorated Christmas trees with presents valued from $1,000 to $2,000 were raffled with tickets valued from $1 each with discounts for multiple purchases. Each tree had a specific theme and sponsors. For an example, Lodge Bingo members had “Santa’s Computer Room” with a desk, computer, printer, software, etc. There were door prizes and the lodge kitchen was opened to sell food items. This year $13,000 was raised by Christmas Tree Lane.
for constructing the gingerbread houses. The boxed variety, such as those sold at Target, did the job nicely. A boxed set of gingerbread house includes a pre-made cookie house, (and if you are lucky) premade royal frosting, along with individual bags of candy for assorted decorations. With older kids, set them up with their gingerbread houses to keep them busy while you bake. For the younger ones, more hands on help may likely be necessary. Either way, a table spread with a cloth, stations with either pre-created gingerbread houses or pieces to frost, and ample supplies of candy are necessary for this event. Osbourne had ample supplies of red vines, red hots, and of course, candy canes spread out on her table in community fashion, allowing kids to make their own selections on how to decorate their house. The actual building of the houses takes time and a steady hand. This part is a parent-hands-on portion
of the activity. Line the bottom of each piece with a healthy squeeze of Royal icing, and place onto a sturdy piece of cardboard. Follow suit, add more frosting for each adjoining wall, cementing the pieces to the cardboard and each other as you go. When your four walls are in place and solidly standing, roof pieces can be added. Apply ample frosting to the peaked walls, laying your roof piece to the top of one peak. Again, meet the second roof piece, and glue together with more royal icing. Creativity and fun are the name of the game, as many times frosting will end up everywhere. Remind yourself and your kids that there are no such things as “perfect gingerbread houses” and celebrate each other’s failures as much as your successes. “My favorite part about hosting this annual event is just the messy fun that it can create,” she said. “I love to see my kids laughing hysterically as their wall are falling down just when they thought they were in place.” If baking isn’t your thing, don’t
A new trend in networking for women business owners launched few minutes virtually networking in a group each day is just as effective, if not more, as attending in-person meetings, she said. “Not only does our networking club save on precious time and cash, but it also allows our members to expand their networking efforts nationally,” Walton said. The WIBN Club is open to new member registrations. They offer different types of membership options including Premium Membership, Featured Membership, and Ambassador Membership. Premium Membership is perfect for those who are looking to network and market their business within their own state. Featured Membership is great for those looking to market their businesses nationally and want to be the only representative for their company within the club. Ambassador Membership has all the benefits of premium or featured membership but also offers leadership opportunities and referral bonus. For one low annual or monthly fee, the members will be able to grow their businesses from their mobile devices and computers on their own weekly schedule. WIBN Club is a female centered, company exclusive, private, social networking club for women business owners. They function like any other women’s social networking group-but with one exception: They use the Facebook Groups platform instead of meeting in a physical building. They get to know each other by sharing related stories, pictures and other resources that match their topics for each day of the week. It usually takes their members approximately 10-20 minutes on an average day to network and remain engaged with the other members.
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ers can get one pick-up per week). HOPE also offers housing assistance and works with other low income governmental programs and outreach assistance programs. They have a delivery service and distribution in multiple locations H.O.P.E. has recently moved in September to its new location at 506 W. Minthorn in Lake Elsinore. If you would like to drop off a donation or volunteer at H.O.P.E, their hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 506 W. Minthorn, Lake Elsinore. For more information, call (951) 245-7510. Items accepted at H.O.P.E. include: Can & package food (nonperishable food preferred); hygiene products such as soap; shampoo and deodorant; toys; and clothes To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
OAKLAND – Renee Walton announced the launch of WIBN Club, a Facebook social networking group for women business owners. This idea came when she realized that most women business owners are so busy, to an extent, that they rarely get time to interact with each other to share ideas. The advantage of this forum is that the member’s network is on their own schedule. They have 24 hours to post, “likes” and comment on topics, meaning the “latenighters” will still get the opportunity to connect with early risers. “The WIBN Club provides an easy way for our members to network while maintaining our busy schedules,” Renee Walton said. “I resonate with networking because as a former IT professional I spent the better part of my life connecting one piece to another piece in order for something important to function properly. That’s what business networking means to me; connecting together in order to function properly,” She added. The members will utilize the Facebook Group to engage in authentic online conversations that will help them in building solid business relationships and in gaining exposure for their businesses and/or services. The club posts a theme topic each day that members comment on. The WIBN Club is all about building solid relationships among members. The members focus on cultivating friendships and marketing their respective businesses. WIBN Club provides tangible benefits and services, including website listing, member-to-member discounts, networking opportunities, and workshops on trending business topics, according to Walton. “We have found that spending a
Pictured from left are Bill Brumbaugh, VP/General Manager of John Hine Temecula Subaru; Assistance League Past Presidents/ Community Ambassadors Dorcas Shaktman and Electra Demos admiring one of the Subarus available for purchase at the dealership Courtesy photo at 42050-A Dealers Drive, Temecula.
League past President/Community Ambassador Electra Demos said. “The funds received from the Share the Love event will enable Assistance League to reach out to more children and families in need.”
LAKE ELSINORE-Members of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Menifee Valley Chapter presented a $300 donation to the Lake Elsinore Helping Other People in Elsinore food bank on Oct. 22. The $300 check was presented to Steve Falk, director of H.O.P.E. by IPSSA Menifeee Valley member Lance Sada of A Clear Choice Pool Service. He was accompanied by his company family members along with the IPSSA Menifee Valley Chapter’s President Renee Marier and Treasurer/Secretary Sally Smith. IPSSA is a pool service organization that offers group liability insurance, sick route coverage, and educational programs. H.O.P.E. is a local food bank that has been serving the Lake Elsinore area since 1992. They offer food, hygiene products, toys, & some clothes to those who qualify (oth-
Peyton Traver, Alyssa Helmantoler and Rachel Ludwig show off their gingerbread houses during an afternoon of fun, friendship and joy of the holiday season. Ashley Ludwig photo
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Three-year-old girl killed, two injured in Aguanga rollover crash Trevor Montgomery Writer A rollover accident that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 22, has left a three-year old girl dead and two others seriously injured in the unincorporated area of Aguanga. The fatal roll over occurred on state Route 371, a narrow, two-lane road that is links the Coachella Valley with
Temecula and North County and acts as a main corridor connecting San Diego to the Coachella Valley. According to an incident log from CAL/FIRE-Riverside County Fire Department, nine firefighters from two engine companies responded to the roll over after receiving the initial call at about 5:14 a.m. According to CHP Officer Mike Lassig, Stephanie Ramirez, 25,
of Temecula, was driving a 2016 Mazda on Highway 371, when she drifted onto the right dirt shoulder of the road and drove into a dirt embankment, causing the car to overturn. A CHP report indicated all three victims were wearing seat-belts at the time of the crash. Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department reported
that all three victims were trapped inside their wrecked car and had to be cut out and extricated from the vehicle. Hagemann stated all three victims were transported via ground ambulance to area hospitals. The 3-year-old was transported with major, traumatic injuries and an infant was transported with serious injuries. Ramirez was transported
with what Hagemann described as moderate injuries. The 3-year-old later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The deceased child’s name and relationship to the driver were not released. Both CHP and the Riverside County coroner are investigating the cause of the tragic accident.
Body found on Solana Way Stabbing at residence off Mallard Ashley Ludwig Way, victim critical tors currently on scene.” Staff Writer
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Ashley Ludwig Writer Temecula Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 31800 block of Mallard Way in Temecula at 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. “Officers from Temecula Police
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Man killed in officer involved shooting HEMET – A suspect who allegedly pointed a weapon at a pair of officers in Hemet was fatally shot by police on Dec. 11. According to Hemet police, a pair of officers on parole spotted the male suspect around 8:30 a.m.
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pect ‘’brandished a handgun at the officers, and an officer-involved shooting occurred,’’ according to police. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
TEMECULA – Nothing says “It’s the holidays!” like tying a tree to the top of your car and driving it around town before placing it in a bucket of water in your living room for a
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or nursery, and bring plenty of plastic and rope to secure the tree for the ride home. Once you are on the tree lot, look for a tree that is fresh and healthy. A fresh tree will have bright green, flexible needles with very few falling off when shaken. After you’ve picked out a tree, wrap it in the plastic for the ride home. To avoid wind damage when driving, arrange the tree on the car roof so that the stump faces the front of your vehicle. If your vehicle has a roof rack, secure the tree to the car roof top at several places along the length of the trunk. If your car doesn’t have a rack, open all the car doors - not the windows - and tie the tree snugly to the roof with rope - passing the rope through the car’s interior. If you are unfamiliar with the process of tying a tree to the roof of your car, ask for help from the tree lot personnel. They tie hundreds of trees to hundreds of cars every year using specialized knots and fastening methods. Drive slowly and avoid the highway, especially if you’re not used to hauling objects on your roof. They can change your vehicle’s center of gravity and its handling. When you arrive home with your tree, use a sharp pruning saw to cut about an inch off the bottom of the trunk. This is important. When the tree trunk was originally cut, resin clotted the exposed ends of the tracheids, the cells through which the tree takes up water. Cutting the trunk exposes fresh tracheids and allows the tree to take up water once again, which will prolong the tree’s freshness. After your cut is made, place the tree in water as quickly as possible, even if you are not setting it up right away. If you are not setting it up immediately, then place it in a cool location, such as the garage, to keep the foliage fresh. Do not let the base of the cut tree dry out. Note that some tree lots will make this cut for you at the time of purchase. If this is the case, and you get the tree home and in water within the hour, you shouldn’t have to repeat the process. Some people may use commercial Christmas tree preservatives, which can be mixed into the water in the stand, but this procedure isn’t scientifically proven to extend the life of the tree. You can also spray the tree with an anti-desiccant, which is a waxy substance that will help keep the needles from drying out as quickly.
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Murrieta’s special needs students rock out at school dance
Students danced and enjoyed pizza and drinks during a dance held at VMHS on Dec. 2.
Cameryn Idema Special to the Valley News Special needs students from Murrieta’s high schools set a precedent when they danced, talked and made new friends at their own carnival themed school dance at Vista Murrieta High School. The event was held in the Vista Murrieta High School multipurpose room on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. High School students, with or without disabilities, enjoy having fun with their peers as the photos
with this article shows. Dancing in every child’s life is just a part of their physical and mental development and every child dances or will try to dance. It was with this thought in mind that three Vista Murrieta High Students, a special education teacher and an English teacher saw this need being lost to their special needs students. The three students of the leadership team included students Cameryn Idema, Savanna Damato and Tyler Roemer, guided by the expertise of VMHS. Moderate to Severe special education teacher Jeff Voyles), and supervised by
VMHS English Teacher and 2016 Class advisor and Renaissance Director Rebecca Lane. The team worked to bring the event to reality assisted by students from multiple leadership programs, school departments and many sports at Vista Murrieta. The photos of the students, outside of the dance leadership team, will not be signaled out by name or disability on the request of teacher Jeff Voyles. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews. com.
Temecula resident to graduate from University of Central Oklahoma OKLAHOMA – Temecula Valley resident Taylor J. Washington will graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communication – professional media along with approximately 1,246 fall 2015 graduates from throughout the country and world during commencement ceremonies Dec. 11-12. Located just north of Oklahoma City in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma is the state’s largest metropolitan university,
serving more than 17,000 students pursuing degrees in 117 undergraduate and 70 graduate major areas of study and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UCO prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma
City metropolitan area. Founded as a teachers’ college in 1890, Central considers itself an institution where teaching comes first, and, with a 19:1 student/ faculty ratio, students can enjoy personal relationships with faculty and staff who are committed to transforming lives. For more information about the University of Central Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
GOHS grad receives scholarship COLLEGEVILLE, MINN. – Matthew P. Hobby has received a three-year Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship to attend St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minn. Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis, reflecting academic achievement, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, specific performance or accomplishment, leadership abilities, and personal interviews. Scholarship recipients are enrolled as members
of the Army ROTC battalion at their colleges. The scholarship entitlements include tuition and fees, as well as an annual book allowance, and a monthly stipend for up to 10 months of each school year the scholarship is in effect. Upon graduation from college and completion of the ROTC program requirements, the student receives a bachelor’s degree and a commission as a second lieuten-
ant in the Army. All scholarship students incur a military service obligation of eight years, which may be fulfilled by either serving on active duty or in the Reserve Components of the Army. Hobby is the son of Ann Hobby of Queen Creek, Ariz and a 2014 graduate of Great Oak High School in Temecula. For more education news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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The VMHS Special Needs Dance leadership team from left to right is; Tyler Roemer, VMHS Principal MickWager, Cameryn Idema, Savannah Damato, and Jeff Voyles.
Murrieta woman wins Iowa’s Cornell College Dean’s Scholarship MOUNT VERNON, IA – Destiny Swanson of Murrieta has been admitted to Cornell College for the Fall 2016 semester and has earned the Dean’s Scholarship. One of the select “Colleges That Change Lives,” Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive “One Course at a Time” curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically outside of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship, all without missing out on other classes.
Cornell is nationally recognized for its value, including by Kiplinger’s, which included Cornell on its list of the 100 best values in private colleges for 2015, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges, which named Cornell College one of the 24 “Best Buys” among private colleges. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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Don’t dismiss explaining terrorism to your children American Counseling Association Special to Valley News TEMECULA - As parents, many of us have seen how recent terrorist acts can frighten our young children. Between the Internet, TV news, and the talk among friends, even very young children may worry that what has happened elsewhere might happen to them. While there’s no rational explanation for the recent horrific acts in San Bernardino and elsewhere, don’t simply dismiss your child’s questions or fears about such
incidents. Most young children can’t really understand what has transpired, but will often personalize it, imagining it as something that could easily happen to them. When children have to face things they don’t understand, their imagination can take over. A tragic event, such as the senseless attacks in Paris, may have happened on the other side of the world, but that won’t stop children from wondering why it won’t happen right here. Many of us may have asked that same question, but in terms of com-
municating with your children it’s important to be positive, calming and reassuring, not to increase their fear levels. You don’t want to be dismissive, treating the child’s question as absurd or not worth considering. A child’s fears are always very real to the child and won’t disappear simply because mom or dad says that’s a “silly” thing to be worried about. Instead, it’s more helpful to explain to your child what has happened in age-appropriate words with an emphasis on reassuring the child. Let your child to know
that he or she is safe and that you are there to protect. Yes, that bad people made the bad event happen, but that there is no connection to him or her, or your family. Try to limit the information input. Don’t let the kids watch the TV news and don’t discuss your own concerns in front of them. If your child is a bit older you might want to provide some detail on the “why” behind what has them scared. Yes, there are people in the world who are not sane, or who have no regard for the lives of others, but it’s also important that
the child understands such people are few in number and usually far away. It would be nice if there were no bad things in the world to have to explain to our kids, but since that isn’t the case, try to be as understanding, supportive and reassuring as you honestly can be when addressing their fears. Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www. counseling.org.
Website Survey: Digital midnight snacking harms children’s education A survey of 3,000 parents of high school children aged 12 to 15 in the U.S. has found that 62 percent of parents have discovered their children using social media or browsing the internet instead of sleeping over the past 12 months. This is raising concerns that the lack of sleep is harming their children’s performance at school. The survey of 3000 US parents by Stop Procrastinating, the productivity website, came during the start of the school year and highlights concerns that use of digital
devices at night are making children more fatigued and less able to concentrate during the school day. The study found that 51 percent of parents said their suspicions were aroused because their children were more tired and irritable in the mornings and were unusually tired after school. The percentage of parents concerned about their children browsing the Internet at night is as follows: 74% of parents said that it affected their quality of sleep; 72% made them more irritable and less
able to concentrate; 69% said that they were worried it would lead to fatigue in the classroom with their children less able to concentrate on schoolwork; 37% are concerned that the lack of sleep could causes anxiety and depression; 51% said they had noticed that it has affected their children’s ability to finish homework; 46% of parents said they had raised the issue with teachers with many saying they also noticed that children were more tried in the classroom; 56% of parents have observed their children work-
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every child read or ate under the covers, it seems that a majority are now using social media instead of sleeping. Evidence shows it is affecting their concentrate and causing fatigue and could do real damage to their education attainment.” The website survey was undertaken with 3,000 parents, weighted for age and region, between Dec.1 and Dec. 5, 2015 using standard national opinion polling methodologies. Stop Procrastinating is a not-forprofit evidence-based productivity website and blog providing advice on how to improve productivity. Undertaking its own independent research as well as collating the latest scientific data, it aims to provide only the very best, informed and practical advice available today.
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Mobile pregnancy clinic sues state over new ‘Bully’ law TEMECULA – ICU Mobile Riverside County, a mobile medical pregnancy clinic based in Wildomar, has filed a lawsuit against the California State Attorney General and other appropriate authorities saying the Reproductive Fact Act requiring nonprofit pregnancy care clinics to promote abortion not only violates their religious freedom, but also their free speech and free assembly rights. ICU Mobile Riverside County is a subsidiary of the Scharpen Foundation, Inc., which is a foundation that also does business as and is publicly known as Go Mobile For Life. The organization is licensed by the State as a medical clinic and provides advocacy and free ultrasound services to pregnant women. The Act was signed into law two months ago by Gov. Jerry Brown after the California Assembly and Sen-
ate passed Assembly Bill 775, which forces all licensed pregnancy care clinics to either post prominent signs in their lobbies promoting abortion or to include the information on their websites or clinic literature. The law is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. Prolife supporters have opposed the law, calling it the “Bully Bill” because it compels workers to promote a state-mandated message that violates their personal and corporate religious beliefs. “I will not post that notice in our clinic. I would rather close the clinic than post that notice,” said Scott Scharpen, a volunteer pastor and president of the Foundation. “Now, by law, we are required to provide referral information to a woman for services that we find morally and ethically objectionable, namely
abortion.” Advocates for Faith & Freedom is working with Scharpen and the Foundation’s clinic. Robert Tyler, General Counsel for Advocates for Faith & Freedom said that the move violates the state constitution and freedom of speech. “Article 1, section 2 of the California Constitution provides greater protection for free speech then does the First Amendment,” he said. “This is why we brought this case in state court as opposed to federal court. Under the ‘liberty of speech clause’ in the California Constitution, the government has no right to compel individuals or corporations to adopt the government’s view on abortion and has no right to compel them to advertise and promote abortions.” Advocates for Faith & Freedom,
through its legal counsel, Tyler & Bursch, LLP, are seeking a preliminary injunction, which, if granted, will block the law from being implemented while the case is in the court system. They are attempting to have the preliminary injunction heard before the end of the year. A hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction is currently scheduled to occur on Dec. 23 in Department 07 of the Riverside County Superior Court located at 4050 Main Street in Riverside. In the injunction, the Foundation’s attorneys argued that the Reproductive FACT Act is compelled speech in violation of the California Constitution. They additionally argue that the Act does not just compel ICU Mobile Riverside County to speak in a way that may stigmatize its services, but it goes so far as to
force the clinic to expressly advance the availability of free abortions, which are contrary to their religious and moral beliefs. “As a woman, this case is important to me because the services offered by ICU Mobile provide hope and real help to women who need it. It is frightening that our government is forcing ICU Mobile, a pro-life organization, to advance abortion,” Nada Higuera, co-counsel with Tyler & Bursch, LLP said. Advocates for Faith & Freedom is a nonprofit public interest organization dedicated to protecting religious liberty in the courts and is providing support to the law firm Tyler & Bursch, LLP. The law firm services are being provided pro bono. The website for Advocates for Faith & Freedom is www.faithfreedom.com.
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City of Murrieta celebrates first Chanukah Menorah Lighting a large Jewish population in the Murrieta Valley and they should be recognized.” Two candles were lit by the children of both congregations. An additional light was added to
the menorah every evening until there was a total of eight candles lit, signifying the miracle of a single day’s oil lasting eight days when new pure oil was delivered to the temple in Jerusalem.
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Murrieta Councilman Jonathan Ingram and children from B’nai Chaim and Chabad light menorah candles at Town Square Park. Courtesy photo
MURRIETA – The City of Murrieta celebrated their first ever Chanukah Menorah Lighting on Monday, Dec. 7 at Town Square Park. Approximately 75 attendees witnessed the celebration, including members of the Jewish faith, city council members and many others. Assisting in the celebration was Rabbi Marc Rubenstein of Congregation B’nai Chaim in Murrieta and Rabbi Abrams from Chabad. City staff worked closely with the congregations from B’Nai
Chaim Synagogue of Murrieta to ensure the observance followed proper Chanukah traditions. A beautiful hand crafted, 12-foot, powder coated steel menorah, built by Chabad member Nadav Joshua was placed in Town Square Park opposite the large Christmas tree. Dane Wunderlich of Murrieta also constructed a six-foot wooden menorah that was also on display. “Only in America”, said Councilman Jonathan Ingram who led the event. ““It is important that we recognize other faiths. We have
Menifee church to serve free Christmas dinners Menifee United Church of Christ will serve free Christmas dinners to people in need, the elderly, and anyone else on Friday, Dec. 25. “We served free dinners to 144 people on Thanksgiving day, so we know the need is there during these tough economic times,” said Senior Minister Bill Freeman. “Plus, it’s
just fun to get together with others on a holiday.” Volunteers will serve Christmas dinners to people at the church at 2 p.m. Meals will also be delivered at that time to shut-ins who contact the church in advance at (951) 679-1149. Menifee United Church of Christ is located at 26701 McCall Blvd.
Nativity Festival brings peace to community
This followed the Maccabee’s victory over their enemies saving the temple and the Jewish people. The lights also represent the triumph of freedom over oppression and light over darkness.
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Temecula Strings Children’s Choir performs at the 2015 Nativity Festival at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, Dec. 11.
Brenda Tullis Special to Valley News A local church held a Christmas event with the hopeful intent of bringing the spirit of Christ into the community.
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HS Football: Broncos take top honors for All-Southwestern League team JP Raineri Sports Editor If something big needed to happen, Vista Murrieta senior Kyle Williams, who could literally play anywhere, would get the call and nine times out of ten, he delivered, so to be named the Southwestern League’s Most Outstanding player, it only seems fitting. Junior RB Cole Dubots was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player and lineman Kevin Atkins was selected as the league’s Most Valuable Defensive Player. The Trio helped lead the Broncos to their seventh straight Southwestern League Title and into the CIF-SS West Valley Finals for the sixth time in the last seven years. The Broncos only win came in 2011 when they beat Centennial, 35-28. Eighteen athletes in all will grace the rosters for the First and Second All-Southwestern League teams from Vista Murrieta. Murrieta Valley has twelve players being recognized, including freshman standout QB Hank Bachmeier. Great Oak and Murrieta Mesa both had nine student athletes selected, Chaparral has eight and Temecula Valley rounded out the field with six players.
Vista Murrieta lineman Kevin Atkins was selected as the Southwestern League’s Most Valuable Defensive Player for 2015. Butch Owens photo
The Broncos’ Kyle Williams was named the Southwestern League’s David Canales photo Most Outstanding Player for 2015.
2015 All-Southwestern League Football Team Southwestern League Most Outstanding Player - Kyle Williams (Senior) - WR/Utility - Vista Murrieta Offensive Most Valuable Player - Cole Dubots (Junior) - Back Vista Murrieta Defensive Most Valuable Player - Kevin Atkins (Senior) - Line Vista Murrieta
Broncos junior RB Cole Dubots was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player for the Southwestern League in 2015. David Canales photo
First Team Offense Back - Demetric Felton (Senior) - Great Oak Back - Olita ‘Lika’Palmer (Junior) - Temecula Valley Back - Peyton Uhl (Junior) - Murrieta Mesa Back - Hank Bachmeier (Freshman) - Murrieta Valley Rec - Marquis Spiker (Sophomore) - Murrieta Valley Rec - Zak Simon (Junior) - Temecula Valley Rec - Jacob Ray (Junior) - Murrieta Mesa Line - Bryson Cain (Senior) - Great Oak Line - Chuck Filiaga (Senior) - Vista Murrieta Line - Nathan Smith (Senior) - Murrieta Mesa Line - Rashaun Wagstaff (Senior) - Vista Murrieta Line - Quiero Woodley (Senior) - Murrieta Valley Kicker - Mateo Thompson (Senior) - Murrieta Mesa
Murrieta Valley freshman QB Hank Bachmeier turned some heads this season throwing for close to 3,000 yards and receiving AllSouthwestern League First Team honors. Amanda Schwarzer photo Back - McKinley Ross (Senior) - Murrieta Mesa Back - Quincy Wimbish (Senior) - Murrieta Valley Rec - Shakir Khalil (Sophomore) - Vista Murrieta Rec - Maurice Bell (Junior) - Murrieta Valley Rec - Conner Strode (Junior) - Great Oak Line - Justin Dedich (Sophomore) - Chaparral Line - Degnan Thill (Senior) - Vista Murrieta Line - Bryse Kwasney (Senior) - Chaparral Line - Dakota Roberts (Senior) - Vista Murrieta Line - Carl Bates (Senior) - Murrieta Mesa Line - Matt Lee (Senior) - Temecula Valley Linen - Michael Green (Senior) - Vista Murrieta Line - Alex Fewell (Senior) - Murrieta Valley Kicker - Tanner Kuljian (Senior) - Great Oak
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Celeste Hamilton, Sophia Noguera and Natalie Noguera said they especially enjoyed the look and find event for the children at the 2015 Nativity Festival at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday night, Dec. 11. Steven Tullis photo
ally fun. That’s why I decided to do it this year.” Great Oak Sophomore Chef Cade Hall said he loved hanging out with his friends both during practice and the nights of their performances. “I love the good feeling I always get by helping to bring the spirit of Christmas into people’s lives,” he said. “I love it,” said first time attendee Bella Noguera who came with her husband, Stephen and daughters Natalie and Sophia. “I’m looking for so many different styles that I want to collect now.” “Natalie and I are having fun tonight,” said Noguera’s daughter nineyear-old Sophia. “My favorite part is doing the look and find.” One of the overseers of the fes-
tival, part time running enthusiast, Mark Nilsen named Leslie Scott, Jim Geddie and Rachel Gharring as key players in orchestrating the event. “We are so grateful for the sacrifices of these people and countless others who worked so hard to organize this activity where we could all come together to worship the Savior,” Nilsen said. Tracy Ham, living in Temecula since 1988 and now presiding over 13 congregations which comprise 5,300 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Temecula area, expressed his appreciation. “We are so grateful that so many people of all faiths came to join us to celebrate the spirit of the season,” Ham said.
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Sports HS Football: All-League Sunbelt team announced for 2015 JP Raineri Sports Editor The almost fairytale season for the Heritage Patriots continued this past week as senior Offensive Lineman, Gilbert Hernandez, was named the Player of the Year for the Sunbelt League. Hernandez anchored the offensive line and helped the Patriots win their sixth consecutive Sunbelt Championship with a flawless run this season taking a 10-0 record into the playoff’s where they ultimately lost in the CIF-SS Inland Division title game to Citrus Hill. Heritage senior WR, Aleva Hifo was named the League’s Most Valuable Player on Offense and Temescal Canyon senior LB, Austin Cuicci, was selected as the Defensive MVP. 2015 All-Sunbelt League Football Team Sunbelt League Player of the Year - Gilbert Hernandez (Senior) - OL - Heritage Sunbelt League Offensive MVP - Aleva Hifo (Senior) - WR - Heritage Sunbelt League Defensive MVP - Austin Cuicci (Senior) - LB Temescal Canyon
Heritage football players, Gilbert Hernandez #53 (Sunbelt League Player of the Year), Aleva Hifo #7 (Sunbelt League Offensive MVP), and Brett Virgil #8 (Utility) were all named to the 2015 All-League Valley News File photo Sunbelt Football team.
Offense QB - Chance Nolan (Sophomore) - Paloma Valley RB - Demarco Prewitt (Senior) - Paloma Valley RB - Anthony Reyes (Junior) - Elsinore OL - Hunter Guertin (Senior) - Heritage OL - Joseph Valdivia (Senior) - Heritage OL - Max Pichardo (Senior) - Paloma Valley OL - Eduardo Hernandez (Junior) - Elsinore OL - Eric Rivera (Senior) - Temescal Canyon WR - Cameron Whatley (Senior) - Paloma Valley WR - Jacob Salas (Junior) - Perris WR - Andres Henry (Senior) - Paloma Valley UT - Brett Virgil (Senior) - Heritage
Defense DL - Quinten Asberry (Senior) - Heritage DL - Jesus Llamas (Senior) - Elsinore DL - Connor Gillette (Senior) - Paloma Valley DL - Isaiah Caldwell (Senior) - Temescal Canyon LB - Andres Hermosillo (Senior) - Elsinore LB - Anthony Adcock (Senior) - Heritage LB - Steven Bradshaw (Sophomore) - Paloma Valley LB - Jacob Stepanek (Junior) - Temescal Canyon DB - Jayden Dawson (Junior) - Heritage DB - Blake Bowman (Senior) - Paloma Valley DB - Phillip Mills (Sophomore) - Paloma Valley K - Tyler Baca (Senior) - Heritage
Temescal Canyon senior LB, Austin Cuicci (3), seen here tackling Heritage RB, Jalen Glover, was selected as the 2015 Sunbelt League All “r” Stars Photography Defensive MVP.
Mustangs victorious, edge out Wolfpack to win Nighthawk Classic
Linfield Christian selections top AllAmbassador League Football team Tournament MVP Dominick Pickett, Rancho Verde.
Linfield’s senior linebacker Greg Holt (33) recovers a fumble for a score against Notre Dame. Holt was named the 2015 Most Valuable Defensive Player in the Ambassador League. Rob Davis Photography
GOHS’s Jacob Tryon and Rancho Verde’s Ajani Kennedy tip off the main event of the 23rd annual Nighthawk Classic.
Senior Michael Brown, was named the Special Teams Football Player of the Year by Maxpreps, and was selected to the All-Ambassador League First team for Carolyn Brazil photo offense and defense.
Elsinore’s Dylan Dickerson (23) goes airborne to get a shot off against Rancho Verde in the quarterfinals of the 23rd Annual Nighthawk Classic tournament. All “r” Stars Photography
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Linfield senior Lorenzo Burns (2) was selected to the 2015 All-Ambassador League First team for offense and defense. David Canales photo
JP Raineri Sports Editor Senior Lion linebacker, Greg Holt, was named the Most Valuable Defensive Player in the Ambassador League this week and joining him as All-League teammates are 11 other Linfield standouts in 14 other positions. Linfield Christian, the runners up in the CIF-SS Northwest Division Championships, had six seniors selected to the First Team Offense. Offensive linemen Ty Whitworth, Tim Lee and Kevin You were huge assets up front for the Lions, while Isaiah Pate (WR), Lorenzo Burns (RB) and Kicker Michael Brown all helped control the ball, receiving Fist Team honors. Junior quarterback Clay Maranville and
senior Zac Archer were selected to the All-Ambassador League Second Team. Holt led the Ambassador League with 209 total tackles and was a critical element of the Lion defense along with Lorenzo Burns and Michael Brown, who also made the Defensive All-First Team. Senior Defensive linemen Stephen Brazil, Taylor Lau, Kevin You and defensive back Justin Salazar were all selected to the Second Team. 2015 All-Ambassador League; Linfield selections Ambassador League Most Valuable Defensive Player - Greg Holt (Senior) - LB First Team Offense OL - Ty Whitworth - (Senior)
OL - Tim Lee - (Senior) OL - Kevin You - (Senior) WR - Isaiah Pate - (Senior) WR/RB - Lorenzo Burns - (Senior) Kicker - Michael Brown (Senior) First Team Defense LB - Gregory Holt* - (Senior) DB - Lorenzo Burns - (Senior) Punter - Michael Brown - (Senior) Second Team Offense QB - Clay Maranville - (Junior) Back - Zac Archer - (Senior) Second Team Defense DL - Stephen Brazil - (Senior) DL - Taylor Lau - (Senior) DL - Kevin You - (Senior) DB - Justin Salazar - (Senior)
The Murrieta Valley Nighthawks boys’ basketball program held their 23rd annual Murrieta Valley Nighthawks Classic, which played host to a series of teams from Dec. 7 through the 12. The tournament hosted nine different teams, all from local areas, including Murrieta Valley who finished 2-2 in the Big Daddy tournament the week prior. The Nighthawks looked 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 Ianuzzi (15.3) Murrieta Valley, given a BYE in their first game, faced off against Temescal Canyon in the play-in round of the tournament, winning 50-47. They then took on Beaumont, who seemed to be the team to beat early on, as the Cougars handed the Nighthawks their first loss of the tournament, 63-52. On Thursday, it would be Beaumont again causing a stir when they defeated Elsinore, 47-44, to improve to 7-0 on the season as they looked to the semifinals of the tournament. The 23rd annual Nighthawk Classic would come to a close as expected on Saturday, Dec. 12 with pre-tournament favorites Great Oak and Rancho Verde competing for the championship. Both teams remained unbeaten on the season and advanced to the
final as Rancho Verde defeated Beaumont, 50-24, and Great Oak cruised past Elsinore, 71-43, in the quarterfinals. Great Oak, who won the tournament last year, was trailing by as many as 12 points in the third quarter, but the defending champions came back to take the lead 22-20 in the fourth quarter. Rancho Verde would stifle the Wolfpack though, shutting them down from that point to claim the tournament title in what would be the lowest scoring game in either school’s history, 28-22. The Mustangs’ Dominick Pickett was named the Tournament MVP as he and Ajani Kennedy led Rancho Verde with 9 points each. Damien Reedy scored 6 points and Shaun Mitchell had 4. Caleb Giordano led the Wolfpack with 8 points and Jacob Tryon, who had averaged 24.3 points in the first four games of the tournament, was held to just 5 points. In the consolation games, Murrieta Valley beat La Sierra, 43-42. Beau Paiva and Francesco Lorenzetti each scored 9 points while the Eagles were led by Isaiah Kercado’s 12 points. Anthony Teffeteller and Quang Do had 7 points each. Norco’s Cesar Meza and Tyler Wolowicz led the Cougars with 15 points each when they beat Elsinore 65- 59 in the other game of the day. Milo Way added 11 points and Donovan Hayes-Whitehead scored 7. Elsinore’s Michael Taylor led all scorers with 32 points in the game and Nathaniel Dodson added 11.
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HS Baseball: Area teams go all out, take on Desert Challenge JP Raineri Sports Editor It doesn’t seem right to even talk about baseball this late in the year, but when the Southwestern League was deemed the toughest league in the nation two years ago, teams from all over started putting the pressure on the schools in our area to compete or go home. When it was baseball season earlier this year, there was something lacking in the attitude of the players here locally. Dismal seasons and perhaps the pressure of being a target left many teams out to dry, including the top three, Murrieta Valley, Temecula Valley and Vista Murrieta, who all went on to lose in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs. An outside the area head coach, who wanted to remain anonymous at the Desert Challenge Tournament said, “There seems to be a sense of entitlement coming from the players these days. They have been told they are great by their parents for so long, sometimes they arrive at tryouts with huge chips on their shoulders, already thinking they know more than the coaches. The negativity usually weeds itself out, but I like to help open the eyes of those players and their families when it comes time to downsize the roster.” And that type of statement seemed to be agreed upon by many a coach this past weekend. Travel ball is huge these days, but is it taking away from the competitive nature of the game? Players used to worry about having to compete for a spot on their high school team, but nowadays, players are not even worried about getting cut because of the presence of the large academy based teams as well as showcase teams and recruiting services that almost guarantee a path to college ball. “The key is being proactive with your players,” says Murrieta Mesa head coach, Bryn Wade. “We focus on grades and getting our players filmed every few weeks so we have updated information to send out to college coaches when asked for it. We also make them send letters out to colleges; in fact I send their envelopes out for them to ensure it is being done.” Wade’s approach is definitely paying off and so is their practice regimen especially after some great pre-season showings this past weekend at the Desert Challenge Baseball tournament in the Palm Springs area. Outscoring their opponents 23-7, with a flawless 4-0 record, pitching was the highlight of the Rams tournament. Six foot six inch left hander, Nate Stilinovich, shut down Hemet, last season’s Division 5 CIFSS Champions, throwing a no-hitter en route to Murrieta Mesa’s 2-0 first game victory and Kevin Palm also threw five no hit innings against Loyola. Senior Zachary Filos and sophomore Tony Carreon had great success on the mound as well. Other standout players included Hunter Woodruff, Justin Randle, Christion Anderson, Austin Salcedo, Andy Thomas and Kiel Palm, who all had clutch performances throughout the weekend. “We were a bit disappointed being team five in a four team playoff, but we got great work in,” says Bryn. “Andy Thomas’ work behind the plate calling pitches was second to none. In this age of wrist coaches and catchers defaulting to their coaches calling pitches to free themselves from mistakes, Andy accepts the responsibilities of calling pitches (with instruction from coaches). It’s his IQ at work in combination with our pitchers’ execution that is behind our dominant performances on the mound.” Murrieta Mesa appears to be headed in the right direction, which no one can appreciate more than the second year head coach, especially after last year’s last place 4-11 record. ‘I loved seeing how much fun we are having playing this game. I was getting so tired of looking in dugouts and seeing scowling faces when playing this game. Winning or losing, playing or sitting the bench, the boys are having fun in the competition and the camaraderie. I am proud we are turning the corner toward creating a positive experience for
Murrieta Mesa senior Justin Randle (42) crosses home plate during the final game of the Desert Challenge Baseball Tournament last weekend in Palm Springs. Alicia Salcedo photos
Rams lefty, senior Nate Stilinovich pictured here in a game last season, threw a no-hit shutout this past weekend against the Hemet Bulldogs, who won the 2015 CIF-SS Division 5 championships.
all kids who buy what we sell in the program. The “i” guys are disappearing, eclipsed by the majority of the program buying in. The team game is strong,” exclaimed Wade Great Oak, who is also looking to turn the page after last year’s second to last place finish, competed strong, as did Temecula Valley, Vista Murrieta and Chaparral. “We use this tournament as our final tryout phase,” says Great Oak head coach, Eric Morton. “It gives our coaching staff one final look at players that might be on the brink of making the team and allows us to see the ones that think they earned a spot on the team, compete.” Temecula Valley, who won the CIF-SS Division 2 Championships just two short years ago, went 3-0 into the playoff rounds, but fell to El Toro, 5-1. Despite losing to Laguna in their second game, 11-1, Vista Murrieta battled hard for a 3-1 overall tournament record, and Great Oak and Chaparral would also go 3-1, proving that this upcoming season could go any which way, if pre-season play has anything to do with the outlook. Tournament host, Palm Desert, took home the title this year with a 5-2 win over Corona.
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Judge rules in favor of MSJC in pursuit of proposed I-15 Corridor Campus WILDOMAR – A ruling by a Riverside County Superior Court judge gives Mt. San Jacinto College its second court victory relating to the proposed purchase of 80 acres in Wildomar for the possible future development of the proposed I-15 corridor campus. In 2009, the California Supreme Court issued a decision on a previous lawsuit that allowed the college to proceed with an option agreement to possibly purchase the land from the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space
District. The recent lawsuit, filed on November 4, 2014 by residents, sought to invalidate MSJC’s Purchase and Sale Agreement with Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District. The lawsuit also claimed MSJC failed to adopt procedures required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On Dec. 4, Superior Court Judge Craig Riemer ruled in favor of MSJC, stating that MSJC and the Riverside County Regional Park
and Open Space District have followed all requirements of CEQA. “Mt. San Jacinto College is pleased with this decision and is working diligently to serve the educational needs of our students,” said Trustee Ann Motte. This ruling clears the way for MSJC to prepare an environmental impact report for the proposed I-15 corridor campus. For more education news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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