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Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Temecula council members last week closely scrutinized and then approved much of a $250,000 plan aimed at reviving an aging, 560acre business district that hugs the west side of Interstate 15. If the plan comes to fruition, it could bring 10,000 or more residents to the area. see page A-4

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Home & Garden

Deck your halls with your own style Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Christmas décor lovers are already in full swing with decorating their homes for the holidays.

Whether you are starting out with your holiday decorations or dragging boxes of decades old family treasures down from the rafters one thing everyone can agree upon is the magic of holiday décor. see page B-2

Real Estate

SRCAR Chili Cook-Off Benefits Three Charities Paul Bandong Writer The Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® Second Annual Chili Cook-Off for Charity event held Oct. 2 was once again a tremendous success, raising over $15,000 for charity.

City of Murrieta firefighter Ryan Roufs, takes a donation from a motorist at a busy intersection on California Oaks Road in Murrieta during the Shane Gibson photo “Fill the Boot” campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Nov. 21.

Murrieta Economic Outlook, city continues to grow steadily in a ‘Business Friendly’ way Tony Ault Writer A panel of school district personnel, businessmen and Murrieta city officials presented a picture of a growing, family oriented wealthy city welcoming new business and residents seeking a bright economic future at the Tuesday, Nov. 17 annual Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook.

More than 100 invited guests attended the special event held at St. Martha’s Church that included a breakfast served by New Life Culinary Creations, power point presentations and an opportunity for chamber members, visiting guests and business entrepreneurs of all kinds to ask about the opportunities the City of Murrieta provides.

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Murrieta Economic Development Director Bruce Coleman addresses chamber members at the Economic Tony Ault photo Outlook breakfast at St. Martha’s Church.

Murrieta Fire Department needs revealed in City Council workshop Tony Ault Writer

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TIP provides support to community Kim Harris Managing Editor Many people can’t imagine how witnessing a traumatic event would affect them. What would you do next? How would you react? Where would you go for the answers?

Well that’s where the Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County comes in. see page B-8

Murrieta Firefighters show Murrieta City Councilmen the different types of gear they use for emergencies at the Nov. 17 Fire Department workshop in the City Council Chambers.

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Murrieta Fire Chief Scott Ferguson and his command staff outlined the Fire Departments urgent engine and equipment needs during a special workshop Tuesday, Nov. 17 with the Murrieta City Council.

Although the department’s efficiency and response time rank high among other Inland Empire cities, many of the engines and light duty vehicles used by firefighters are rapidly aging and in need of replacement, according to a report made by the department’s staff.

The report reads, “The Murrieta Fire Department fleet is aging and in need of replacement. Due to the overwhelming cost of replacement and need for equipment and apparatus to last for many years to come we must ensure the apparatus and equipment being purchased and used meet the needs of our city and our employees while being cost

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Three individuals and one organization were recognized as heroes during the Murrieta Rotary’s patriots Ball, held on Saturday, Nov. 14. Pictured from left are Mayor Randon Lane, Warfighter Made co-founder Robert Blanton, Warfighter Made co-founder Brian Meyer, Ginger Greave, executive director of the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation, John Hunneman, Army Staff Sgt. Wallace Fanene, Murrieta Rotary Club President-Elect Mike Stromsoe, Hero Program Director Linda Dozier and Senator Jeff Stone.

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MURRIETA – Three individuals and one organization were recognized as heroes during the Murrieta Rotary’s Patriots Ball Saturday, Nov. 14. All were nominated for and won the honor for their work in helping others. The honorees were Warfighter Made, Ginger Greaves, John Hunneman, and Wallace Fanene.

The Hero of the Month program is new this year to the week-long Field of Honor event produced by the Murrieta Rotary Club in conjunction with the City of Murrieta.

The Field of Honor was presented at Murrieta Town Park for the seventh year and the second-annual Patriots Ball was held on the Field as well.

Warfighter Made, a Murrieta organization that provides recreational therapy to ill, injured and combat wounded service members and veterans, was chosen as the Murrieta Rotary’s Hero of the Month for July.

Warfighter Made is a non-profit organization that adapts and customizes cars, trucks, motorcycles and off-road vehicles. It also organizes recreational therapy events.

It was founded three years ago by two veterans Robert Blanton and Brian Meyer and automotive veteran Butch Lynch.

“We adapt and customize a combat wounded veteran’s vehicle, so they can continue doing the things they enjoy, while their vehicle reflects their individual personality,” said co-founder Butch Lynch.

Warfighter Made also conducts off-road recreational therapy trips and invite ill, injured, and combat wounded veterans to participate.

Their website is WarfighterMade. org Ginger Greaves, executive director of the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation, was named Hero of the Month for Au-

FIREFIGHTERS from page A-1 efficient and reliable.”

Supporting the department’s claims in the report is the age and mileage of each of the engines, brush trucks, water tenders and OES vehicles used daily for emergency calls in the city. One bright spot for the department is its new 2015 Pierce Quint 75-foot ladder truck.

The department’s front line vehicles include four engines, three brush trucks, one water tender, the ladder truck, an OES truck and an emergency service (OES) truck. One engine, at Station No. 1 on Juniper Street, is also held in reserve. The department has other non-emergency field vehicles as well, that are also in need of repair.

The report detailed each of the department’s vehicles age and their mileage.

“I can’t believe some of the mileage these vehicles have,” said Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gibbs, after a long pause.

The detailed report with photos and information about each of the department’s front line vehicles showed that five of the department’s front line trucks have over 100,000 miles on them. National Fire Department standards indi-

gust for her work with the Plateau and other nonprofit programs, and for rallying a congressional hearing and subsequent review of a federal education act that resulted in sustaining special state schools for the deaf, blind and orthopedically handicapped.

Greaves has spent 45 years doing volunteer work in the nonprofit sector, including the establishment of three nonprofits. She served five years as executive director of the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation and was one of its founding members.

John Hunneman was Hero of the Month for September. As a U.S. Navy veteran, Hunneman covered events and news in Southwest Riverside County as a journalist and columnist for a quarter century. A great community activist, Hunneman has served on the Community Recreation Center Building Foundation and he and his wife are still active volunteers at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.

Hunneman coached and managed Murrieta Valley Little League teams for more than a dozen years, and both he and Yvonne were active in the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks Football Booster Club.

Hunneman has been the emcee of the Murrieta Veteran’s Day Parade since its inception and he currently serves on the City of Murrieta’s Historic Preservation Committee.

For his contributions to the community, John was named Citizen of the Year by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1992 and a “John Hunneman Day” was proclaimed by the Temecula City Council in 2004. He’s even been honored with a public restroom, dubbed “The Hunneman Head,” located on 6th Street in Old Town Temecula.

Army Staff Sgt. Wallace Fanene,

ret., was Hero of the Month for October. A Temecula resident, Fanene became involved with the Homes For Our Troops organization and started meeting and helping other amputee veterans.

Fanene and his wife, Scarlet, are both graduates of Temecula Valley High School. After graduating in 2000, he traveled and ended up joining the Army while in Alaska.

He was on his second deployment when he lost his right leg above the knee and his right arm below the elbow in an IED blast in Kirkuk, Iraq. The blast caused severe damage to his right eardrum and immediately engulfing the lower half of his body with a burning sensation which led to amputations of the two limbs.

Fanene was in rehab at the Balboa Navy Center San Diego for 18 months before moving back home While there, he resumed surfing and exercised with others with similar injuries. It was a shock moving out of the rehab environment, he said. However, he became involved with the Homes For Our Troops organization and started meeting other amputee veterans.

Homes For Our Troops built a specially equipped home for the Fanene family which they moved into in December 2013. Since then, he exercises with and mentors other veterans which, he said has really helped him.

The Murrieta Rotary Club expresses its most sincere congratulations to these local heroes. Beginning in January, the Club will be looking for more monthly nominations. For more information, please visit the website at MurrietaRotary.com, or visit Facebook.com/rotaryclubofmurrieta.

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cate front line fire vehicles should be replaced or put in reserve after 80,000 miles of service. Murrieta Fire Department as well as other city, state and federal fire agencies are required to maintain their vehicles in top condition at all times and the firefighters dutifully follow that requirement.

One example shown in the report is truck 3 at the Whitewood Avenue fire station. It is a 2005 E-1 pumper with 117,482 miles on it. Although it is considered in average (operable) condition and has passed the necessary pump test it still does not meet several safety standards, the air conditioning is inoperable, has reoccurring weld fractures and need constant electrical repairs. It was originally purchased at $320,124.

The staff explained to the council that at this time the department has no set vehicle replacement policy like the Murrieta Police Department has. With the information at hand, the department asked the council to consider its current and future needs.

The executive summary presented to the council says in part, “The problem is that, even with the introductions of career firefighters in 1985, the department has yet to safely and effectively manage a fleet replacement program.”

It said the result has led to irregular purchases of necessary fire apparatus and a difficultly in planning yearly budget expenditures.

The chief reported that based on industry standards the Fire Department needs to retire two of its engines, move three (including the one truck) from frontline to reserve, and schedule the purchase two replacements. He noted that a number of the departments light duty cars and trucks need to be rotated, retired or replaced as well.

Supporting his request he gave one example of the department’s problems. He said that “in 2014 Truck 1 was out –of service a total of 99 days. Without a comparable reserve, the Department was forced to randomly replace it with an engine for a total of just over three months. In like manner, despite the differences in function, equipment, safety, or professional standards, Type 3 brush units were placed in service, in lieu of a Type 1 Engine (with all its specialized gear) at total of 120 days.”

The council said it will study the department’s recommendations and bring it before the body in the near future.

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Temecula council questions, approves plan to revive Jefferson Avenue corridor Tim O’Leary Staff Writer

plan,” Councilman Mike Naggar said as he began the panel’s review.

“But it’s a difficult plan. It has a lot of pitfalls and a lot of problems.”

Naggar, who earns his living as a development consultant, conceded that some of the plan’s workings are even “confusing to me.”

At one point, Naggar wondered aloud whether certain aspect of the plan would “become a huge ball of confusion” in an area that is envisioned to morph from a sleepy district into a vibrant residential and commercial zone.

The council also postponed a decision on one of the plan’s thornier components – whether to enact a new fee, and how much it would be – to build the interior roads that would create a pedestrian-friendly area dotted with welcoming storefronts.

Temecula council members last week closely scrutinized and then approved much of a $250,000 plan aimed at reviving an aging, 560acre business district that hugs the west side of Interstate 15.

The Uptown Jefferson Specific Plan, if it comes to fruition, could bring 10,000 or more residents to an area that currently has none. It could bring an influx of six- and eight-story buildings to a city that has few structures that size.

But many doubts were raised, both from the audience and among the council, over whether the plan will be able to transform a worn commercial area that has seen little change over the past two decades.

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Other council members and a development consultant, Larry Markham, echoed many of Naggar’s worries.

Incompatible side-by-side projects could alter the future look of the area. Property owners encumbered by debt might not be able to afford to raze and rebuild their projects. Developers might not be able to afford a third tier of local and regional road construction fees.

“It’s a fairly complicated road map,” said Councilman Matt Rahn.

It’s completely different from the vision there today. It’s bold.”

The council spent nearly three hours in discussion before it approved the vision for the area that is bounded by I-15 on the east, Murrieta Creek on the west, Murrieta’s boundary to the north and Rancho California Road to the south.

The plan has been in the works for more than four years. But the efforts to revamp the area go back much further.

The Jefferson Avenue area was developed in the 1980s after Old Town became congested and businesses and buildings began to spread north along Murrieta Creek.

The Jefferson Avenue area soon became the community’s emerging commercial core, as stores, restaurants, car repair shops, motels and other businesses clustered there.

At that time, Temecula was an unincorporated community and Riverside County agencies approved shopping centers and subdivisions that would eventually blanket much of the area.

Winchester Square was home to a movie theater, a large drug store, a Radio Shack outlet and a Stater Bros. market that was deemed one of the chain’s top performers.

The grocery store and other retailers relied on an influx of customers from the industrial and office buildings that dotted the area.

Temecula became a city in December 1989. It had about 27,000 residents at that time.

Due to development patterns and other factors, no housing was ever approved in the corridor. As a result, motel guests are the only people who stay overnight there.

The city’s population mushroomed as sprawling subdivisions were built.

Old Town, which was deteriorating, became the target of city attention and funds. The historic business district soon attracted public and private investments that spurred a dramatic economic revival there.

The Old Town Specific Plan, which was years in the making, encouraged growth by offering such incentives as increased building densities, reduced parking restrictions and ample redevelopment funding for affordable housing and infrastructure improvements.

City officials have repeatedly praised Old Town’s turnaround, saying public spending on buildings and other amenities helped spur more than $1.6 billion in private investment over the past 25 years.

Official concerns over the future of the Jefferson corridor were first raised as the outlook for Old Town began to rebound.

The late 1990s saw the vacancy rate at Winchester Square, the largest shopping center in the Jefferson corridor, climb as tenants moved or closed. The Stater Bros.

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market abandoned the center when the company’s owners chased a flood of new housing into the fastgrowing French Valley area.

That left the center with a smattering of smaller tenants that included a tavern, barber shop, doughnut shop, pool and spa supply store, dry cleaning store, smoke shop, tire store and restaurants.

Karel Lindemans, who served two stints on the City Council, was the first Temecula leader to focus attention on the lagging area.

Lindemans was elected to the first council when Temecula became a city. He returned to the council in November 1994, and served another five years before he moved to the Palm Springs area and later died there.

No replacement money Comparisons to Old Town were noted during the Nov. 17 council hearing, but council members and other speakers noted one stark difference. Budget cuts prompted the state to eliminate redevelopment agencies years ago, and a replacement program is not expected to aid Temecula and many other cities.

That has left Temecula, which has grown to about 110,000 residents, without the revitalization tool that it used to transform Old Town.

Efforts to revive the Jefferson corridor, which is about three times the size of Old Town, will include zoning changes aimed at allowing developers to construct apartments or condominiums. The area’s new grid system would encourage future residents to walk to stores, coffee shops and other businesses.

The plan will also feature streamlined development review procedures and a flexible appeal process for parcels that are limited by size or frontage constraints.

The corridor now contains about

3.8 million square feet of retail, commercial and motel development. That could increase to 5.5 million square feet over the life of the plan. The number of apartments and condominiums – many of them constructed over stores, offices and other commercial uses – might exceed 3,700 when the plan comes to fruition.

The area is also envisioned as a transportation corridor, as the city is planning a transit center near Temecula’s boundary near Murrieta. The transit center could be near or adjacent to a sports park that has been discussed as part of flood control measures planned for Murrieta Creek.

It is envisioned that many of the aging businesses and restaurants would be razed and replaced by taller, mixed-use structures. Hotels would multiply in the area under the plan, which is expected to take 20 to 30 years to unfold.

The council’s Nov. 17 review followed 36 other public hearings or meetings over the past few years that centered on the plan. During those sessions, city planners have portrayed the area as Temecula’s newest destination, one that would be “vibrant, sophisticated and unique.” They further predicted the area would be eclectic and “provide a unique metropolitan experience rivaled by no other place in the city and region.”

In order to monitor whether developers have difficulty navigating the plan, the council agreed to review its progress in three years and repeat that process periodically as needed.

“This is a complex plan,” Mayor Jeff Comerchero said as the discussion wound down. “There’s no doubt about it, and we should put in all the safeguards we can.”

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Local PWR hopes to feed the hungry with annual peanut butter drive Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern Creamy, crunchy, straight out of the jar, spread on toast, or slathered on veggies—peanut butter is essentially a main food group in its own right. Millions of families across in the United States frequently trek to the grocery to pick up this American favorite, but for those in need, peanut butter is a top commodity that is often scarce at local food pantries.

“It’s one of the most popular items because it’s a very good source of protein, everybody likes it, and it’s an easy thing you can serve almost by itself,” said Lori Hoopingarner, president of the

Professional Women’s Roundtable.

The Professional Women’s Roundtable is a “hybrid between a networking organization and a nonprofit,” operating in the Temecula Valley with roughly 50 members.

The group hosts fundraisers for philanthropic efforts in the community, and also focuses on creating an environment of education and vocation for their members. Just recently, the roundtable donated two wheelchairs to disabled veterans, purchased a TV for the MSJC Veterans’ Room, and awarded four $1,500 scholarships to collegebound students. But PWR wasn’t aware of food pantries’ need for peanut butter donations until 2011, when member Lori Stone made a

comment at one of the meetings.

“About five years ago, Lori Stone came into one of our meetings.

She’s a big advocate in the community. She was speaking about homelessness in our area. She had dressed up as a homeless person in front of a grocery store, and was telling us what that experience was like. She happened to comment at the end of the talk that peanut butter is the number one thing that food pantries run out of,” Hoopingarner recalled. “So all the sudden, Jan Duran, who was the CEO of PWR at the time, and I looked at each other, and a lightbulb went off in our heads.”

It was October of 2011, and just like that, the Annual Peanut

Butter drive was born. That same year, the roundtable began collecting jar donations at their monthly meetings. It began with members of the organization contributing to the cause, and soon the community began donating as well. Still, Hoopingarner said, there is room for even more involvement from non-members.

“We ask for community donations, and we get some, but I’d say about 80 percent of donations come from our members,” she said.

In 2014, the roundtable collected approximately 325 jars.

“Last year we had a really great year. It’s grown every year,” Hoopingarner said.

Hoopingarner hopes that this

year, the group can meet their goal of 400 jars, making 2015 the biggest collection yet.

All donations are given to St. Martha’s and United Methodist Food Bank. The final collection for the Peanut Butter Drive will take place on Dec. 3, just in time for the holidays. Donations can be dropped off at the Professional Women’s Roundtable’s monthly lunch (located in the Grill Room at the Temeku Hills Golf Course), the Murrieta VIP Florist, or the Lake Elsinore VIP Florist.

For more information, contact Annette La Rocque at (951) 3006676.

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Rose Again Foundation provides gifts for foster kids thanks to unique partnership Ashley Haley Valley News Intern

Shoes such as these were donated to Rose Again Foundation for their annual Bless the Children holiday event

by Elias Shoes of Murrieta and New Balance. Shoes were also donated by Superfeet for the program that helps foster children in need.

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For many, the holidays are a time to share gifts and tokens of love to show those who are special in our lives how much we care.

For foster children, the holidays can be a time where they might be reminded of the hardships in their lives, and that is something that just isn’t acceptable to Rose Again Foundation Executive Director Rhonda Reinke.

To make sure that every child’s needs are met this holiday season, Reinke formed a partnership with Elias Shoes for the Bless the Children program that Rose Again Foundation hosts annually.

This year, due to the efforts of the two groups, 100 foster children will receive shoes, toys, books, blankets, backpacks, and more thanks to the partnership between the two groups.

Bless the Children is just one way that the Rose Again Foundation helps to better the lives of foster and orphaned children and the families that choose to take care of them.

A nonprofit 501(c)3, Rose Again Foundation is managed by volunteers, allowing nearly 100 percent of money donated to go back to children in need, Reinke said. Now, with the partnership, the group will be able to give even more.

Reinke went to Muna Elias of Elias Shoes in Murrieta who agreed to help with the goal to give each child a brand new pair of shoes. Elias then asked New Balance to help with the project and they agreed, Reinke said.

Elias said that she is “over-

joyed’ to have been given the opportunity to help children in need and expressed that she would love to help with the program again next year.

To date, Elias has sized most of the children and worked with New Balance and Superfeet to make sure the kids are comfortable and stylish in their new shoes.

Elias Shoes, New Balance and Superfeet weren’t the only sponsors of the Bless the Children program, according to Reinke.

Sponsorships were also given by Third District Supervisor Chuck

Washington and LaPointe Wealth Management.

Rose Again Foundation will be collecting items for this program through Dec. 5. To donate items or $20 gift cards email RoseAgainFoundation@gmail.com or call (951) 970-2518.

Elias Shoes is located at 25125 Madison Ave. in Murrieta. They can be reached by calling (951) 600-8276.

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Morongo donates 13,000 turkeys to mark 30th Anniversary of annual Thanksgiving Outreach Program

Morongo Tribal Elder Walter Holmes helps distribute some of the 13,000 turkeys donated by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians to non-profit groups this week.

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MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians celebrated the 30th anniversary of its annual Thanksgiving Outreach program by distributing 13,000 free turkeys this week to nonprofit groups, churches and charities that will use the birds to provide nearly 200,000 Thanksgiving meals across Southern California.

With this year’s donation, Morongo’s annual Thanksgiving Outreach program has given away more than 100,000 turkeys – enough to provide more than 1.5 million holiday meals.

“The roots of Morongo’s Thanksgiving Outreach program date back decades to a time when our tribe reached out to help others even as we ourselves faced uncertainty and adversity,” said Morongo Tribal

Chairman Robert Martin. “Those core values remain alive and strong at Morongo today, and we are thankful to have helped so many people over the past 30 years.”

On Monday and Tuesday, dozens of tribal members and volunteers gathered at the Morongo Community Center to help distribute the frozen turkeys to 126 nonprofit organizations, churches, food pantries, schools, veterans’ groups and homeless shelters from across the Inland Empire and Southwestern Riverside County.

Southwestern Riverside County recipients included Western Eagle Foundation (125 turkeys), Temecula Veterans Post 4089 (100 turkeys), Reliance Church of Temecula (75 turkeys), Kamali Foster Family

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More than 125 volunteers helped the Morongo Band of Mission Indians distribute the turkeys during the tribe’s 30thAnnual Thanksgiving Outreach program befitting local food pantries, churches and non-profits.

Agency (60 turkeys), Wildomar Veterans Post 1508 (35 turkeys), Anza Valley Post 1873 (40 turkeys) and Menifee Veterans Post 1956 (25 turkeys), among others.

“Without Morongo, many of our veterans and active duty families in need would be going without this holiday,” said Kevin Buss, adjutant for the VFW Post 4089 in Temecula. “We’ve been doing this program with Morongo for 10 years and every year it increases as the need to support our veterans continues to grow.

We are very grateful to Morongo for striving to help meet that need.”

Overall, hundreds of veterans and military families benefitted from the tribe’s Thanksgiving Outreach program which provided nearly 600 turkeys this year to local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other military support groups.

Other recipients included the Coachella Rescue Mission (300 turkeys), Inland AIDS Project in San Bernardino (200 turkeys), Hope Food Bank in San Jacinto (200 turkeys), Kansas Avenue Resource Center in Riverside (350 turkeys), Martha’s Village in Indio (200 turkeys) and many others.

“Thirty years is an amazing milestone and a testament to the generosity of Morongo,” said Darla Burkett, executive director of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. “We are always very grateful for Morongo’s donation, which will help those in the greatest need in the Coachella Valley again this year.”

Riverside County Fifth District Supervisor Marion Ashley applauded Morongo’s ongoing generosity to the community.

“Thanksgiving is a chance to share our many blessings and to help others,” Ashley said. “For 30 years, the Morongo tribe has truly embodied the spirit of giving by making sure that hundreds of thousands of people in need received hot Thanksgiving dinners.”

Numerous groups in the San Gorgonio Pass received hundreds of turkeys from the Morongo program including Carols Kitchen, Victory Outreach Banning, James Venable Center, Crossroads Ministries, Cabazon Elementary School, Fountain of Life Temple Church and First Missionary Baptist Church of Banning.

“What a tremendous blessing it

has been to have turkeys donated from Morongo every year,” said Pastor Victor Archuleta of Victory Outreach Banning. “It’s amazing to see the commitment of Morongo to the community and to Victory Outreach to make sure local families who are struggling get what they need during the Thanksgiving holiday.”

The Union Rescue Mission and Los Angeles Mission received a combined total of 550 birds to help feed the homeless this holiday.

Herb Smith, president of the Los Angeles Mission, said the donations would help feed hundreds on Skid Row in Los Angeles.

“Every year, we can always count on the Morongo Band of Mission Indians to bless the poor and homeless men, women and children we serve,” Smith said. “We are honored to be partnering with Morongo once again to provide food and care this Thanksgiving.”

To receive turkeys, participating groups submitted applications to the tribe earlier this year and were notified over the summer that they had been selected.

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Murrieta continues economic improvement, revenues up Tony Ault Writer

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An annual audit showing an increase in revenues and department cost savings totaling $1,292,535 in the 2014/15 prompted the Murrieta City Council to approve additional needed expenditures for the fire and police departments, community services and the city’s reserve fund in this years’ budget The action, amending the 201516 Murrieta City General Fund budget followed a year-end financial report presented by Joy Canfield, administrative services director at the Tuesday, Nov. 17 Murrieta City Council meeting. It was good news to the council, that earlier that afternoon heard a plea

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from the Murrieta Fire Department for additional fire equipment during a called workshop.

“Fiscal Year 2014/15 turned out to be a pivotal year for Murrieta,” Canfield said reading the staff report. “After a sluggish first half of the year, revenues picked up steam in the second half and the General Fund revenue ended up $1,292,535 over projections resulting in an 8.2 percent increase in revenue over the prior year. Although the city’s revenue is still five million dollars below the 2007/08 pre-recession revenue, the continued uptick is welcome news and it appears the city is continuing down the road to recovery.”

Her report showed the revenue sources in the 2014/15 fiscal year totaled $41,606.239, up from the projected revenue. The city’s fiscal year expenditures were $38,972,315 lower than the projected expenditures. She showed a positive balance of $2,633,924 available to add to this years’ General Fund budget. Riverside County is providing the city $200,000 so the police department can add a corporal to head up a Real Estate Fraud Task Force. This brings the total revenue available to $2,833,924.

The council’s Nov. 17 resolutions amended the 2015/16 General Fund and Capital Improvement Plan operating budgets, adding

the extra $2.8 million to the fire department, police department, community services, and reserve fund operating budgets.

The amended budget allocates $106,685 to the operating reserve to 25 percent of the 2015/16 budget, $970,610 increasing the reserve from 25 percent to 27.5 percent, and $1 million for post-retirement health prefunding.

This years’ budget addition includes vehicle replacement funding totaling $305,000. $105,000 is set aside for two Building Department trucks, a park ranger truck and a park maintenance truck. $200,000 is set for the city’s ongoing vehicle replacement program that will benefit the fire department (see council fire department workshop story this issue) A total of $150,000 will go into facilities maintenance that includes an asphalt overlay for the Police Department parking lot, removing a divider on Juniper Street and repairing the loop at the town park.

A new associate planner will be hired for $51,529. The new police department corporal and the Fraud Task Force will receive the $200,000. $50,000 is set aside for contract planning services.

The expenditures balance the $2,833,924 revenue total.

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Temecula woman competes for Miss California USA Taryn Murphy Intern Top 10 Productions, Inc., producers of Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA have selected 20-year-old Alexis K. Brown to represent Regional Miss West Coast in the upcoming state pageant. This year, Brown will compete at the Long Beach contest Dec. 4-6, the winner of which will go on to compete at the nationally televised Miss USA competition.

The separate winner of Miss California Teen USA® will go on to compete at Miss Teen USA. Alexis Brown was raised in Temecula and began pageants at the age of six.

“It was something my parents suggested for me, and once I started, they could tell I really liked doing it. So I stuck with it,” she said.

Brown graduated as the class of 2013 from Chaparral High School.

While attending CHS, she was a Peer Leader, a member of Chamber Singers, and also performed in local productions. The pageants, she said, helped to build the confidence to expand her horizons and take on new opportunities.

“Pageants are not only a way to give back to your community and meet new people, but also to be

Alexis Brown of Temecula will be competing for the title of Miss California USA in December.

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confident with yourself,” Brown said.

Today, she continues to stay involved with the community by volunteering at hospitals and partnering with Students Against Destructive Decisions. She currently attends California State University San Bernardino and is pursuing her degree in Chemistry to become a Pediatrician.

Most of all, she said, pageants have enhanced her ability to communicate with others.

“I think one of the main things that I got out of pageants is being able to communicate. I’m going to school personally to become a doctor. What I want to do with my degree is I want to be able to travel the world, and I want to be able to help underprivileged kids

in different countries. Being able to communicate with everyone and being able to work with lots of people from different cultures helps you to grab a better understanding of the world,” Brown said.

Contrary to some people’s opinions of pageants, Brown says the skills gleaned through her participation are applicable to daily life years down the road.

“In pageants, there’s an interview portion, and always doing interviews and practicing is really great for getting a job, or public speaking for a class, or if you’re out at an event,” she said.

Also competing for the title is Brianna Lopez, also from Temecula. Lexi Sullivan and Hannah Graham, two local students are competing for the teen title.

Both Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA will be held at the Terrace Theater Dec. 4-6.

The pageant will put on three shows (two preliminary competitions and one finals competition) that will be ticketed events open to the public.

Tickets for the pageant shows will

be available on Ticketmaster.com.

Supporters who cannot attend the show in person can watch live online at on www.PageantVision. com. On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4p.m. the website will broadcast the crowning of the winner.

Miss Universe Organization works internationally to showcase the world’s most glamorous, poised and stunning women to provide them with an opportunity to serve as spokeswomen for various causes. Millions of viewers from around the world tune-in each year to see who will win the coveted crown and secure the once-in-alifetime opportunity to serve as an icon for women across the globe.

During their reign, these women are given the tools to be personally and professionally enriched through work with the organization’s valued professionals, helping to cultivate personal career goals, humanitarian fellowship and a constructive voice to affect positive change in the world.

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Local Murrieta Council allocates Community Development Block Grant Funds Tony Ault Writer Murrieta City Council after much deliberation allocated $40,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to six eligible community programs that predominately benefit low and moderate-income persons in the city.

Brian Ambrose, assistant to the city manager, said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development yearly accepts applications for community programs. The city staff applied for a $278,000 grant for the city’s 2017 Pedestrian OUTLOOK from page A-1 Murrieta is fantastic,” Michael Garrison, Building Industry Association director of government affairs, said as the first panelist to take the podium. “I chose to raise my family in this city because it is absolutely ‘The Gem of the Valley.’”

He would be joined by the other panelists including SRCAR Government Affairs Director Gene Wunderlich; Murrieta Valley Unified School District Superintendent Patrick Kelley, CEO of the Southwest Healthcare System Brad Neet, Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden, and Murrieta Economic Director

Safety Enhancement Program. It was anticipated that $40,000 of that grant would be set aside for public service projects that meet the CDGB eligible activity criteria.

The activities include nonprofit service programs.

Local non-profit agencies were invited the Murrieta City Council Philanthropic Subcommittee to apply for a portion of the $40,000 CDBG. The subcommittee was made up of Mayor Randon Lane and Councilman Alan Long. Fourteen applications were received asking for a total of $262,000.

The anticipated $40,000, under the CDGB rules would have to be

allocated in $5,000 increments for this coming year. The applications Tuesday Nov. 17 were brought before the full council for a final decision. Councilman Long was absent from the meeting.

Councilman Rick Gibbs said the decision he and the other council members had to make was much more difficult than some other major decisions they make as elected city officials because all the applicants deserving. Lane and Councilman Jonathon Ingram were in agreement. Councilman Harry Ramos excluded himself from the decision claiming he would be prejudiced in his vote.

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“This is a close knit community with close relationships with each other,” Garrison continued, “Those relationships are what make this community so unique. We are expecting a huge influx of people in the five to 10 years… . There is a lot of talent coming this way. They have chosen Murrieta to be their home.”

Wunderlich anticipating the expected population increase in the Valley gave the latest information on area housing provided by the Murrieta-Southwest Riverside County Board of Realtors.

“We are not concerned about getting into a boom-bust economy

in the future,” he said. “We are a market in balance...a recovering market.”

Wunderlich pointed out the up and downs of the housing industry in Murrieta during the 1980s and 1990s and said the average home prices in Murrieta are now at $380,000, up 34 percent since 2009. Regionally he said realtors are expecting the prices to go up another six to seven percent in the next year.

Referring to the concern about the anticipated cost of buying home increases he said it really isn’t a problem in the Murrieta area. He said the buyers coming into the area market are mostly in medium to high economic brackets and are looking for an investment in a home, not necessarily the present costs.

“Prices are up a little, but it’s really a good thing for the market.”

Wunderlich continued, adding that home inventory in the area is now at approximately 2,450 with many new homes being purchased daily.

Kelley said while nationally the public school system and particularly California’s have not done well and their scholastic achievements are low, he was proud of the Murrieta Schools who have continually rated high on the new educational achievement tests. He pointed to the

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Prior to making the decision the council allowed representatives from the different applicants to explain their reason for the CDBG grants. Twenty representatives spoke before the council. Each was given three minutes to state their cause. The opportunity to request the block grants was publicized in local newspapers, on Facebook and in a public workshop with the City Council.

More than an hour later the council, after listening to the representatives, made their final decision. The council granted $15,000 to the Community Food Pantry of Murrieta; $5,000 to the

group Lilly’s House/Go Bananas/ Cultivating inclusion; $5,000 to the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, $5,000 to Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & The Arts; Michelle’s Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center; and Safe Alternative for Everyone (S.A.F.E.). Last year Michelle’s Place and S.A.F.E. received $7,500 each from CDBG, but because of the new $5,000 increment requirement the extra $5.000 was given to Go Bananas.

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Murrieta Police Chief addresses guests at the annual Economic Outlook breakfast presented by the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Tony Ault photo Nov. 17.

new testing programs the schools are required to use.

“They are much more realistic and give a more honest assessment.”

He said he was very pleased with the high schools in the district that are continually active in the community and have earned numerous band, athletic and academic awards.

“I am proud of our high schools in Murrieta,” Kelley said. “They have top graduate rates… We are ahead of all high schools in the region for college and university readiness.”

He said the district has a goal to increase its business internships and are expanding the visual and performing arts classes in the schools because of the increasing demand for this type of communication.

He encouraged doctors and healthcare practitioners to look into the area for their practices. He said the healthcare industry that is growing in Murrieta is creating a lot of jobs and encouraged people to look into the profession.

Neet, speaking for the Murrieta medical community, indicated there will be problems in future as health care costs increase and as a result people are not visiting doctors and hospital a much as they need too.

Hospitals more like hotels “Today hospitals are more like hotels,” he said, adding that technology is improving outpatient care that may help reduce costs.

Medicare, he said, is facing cuts almost $86 billion next year alone.

He said the cuts are affecting the healthcare of middle and low income families who rely on Medicare and Medical. Many doctors drop their Medicare patients because of the low repayment schedules.

High insurance deductibles are also a problem with medical care.

“People are not seeking medical care because of the higher out of pocket costs, Neet said. “Pretty soon the sickest of the sick will be in the hospitals.”

However, he said with the help of recent federal healthcare programs the uninsured patient rate has been reduced from a high of 18 percent to 13.4 percent in recent years.

Hadden said his police department is taking action to keep felony crimes down in the community despite several pieces of new legislation, Propositions 47 and 109, that is letting non-violent jail and prison inmates out back into the community sooner and taking away many of the alcohol and drug recovery programs. Murrieta has one of the lowest major crime rates in the state.

He said the department is proactive in the schools and the community intent upon making the public aware of the crime problems and means of combatting them in the city.

“We like to have a lot of transparency in our department, to let the public know what we are doing,” he noted.

Hadden answering a question about the growing homeless population in Murrieta and other nearby cities said they were now working on a comprehensive plan on how to handle the problem. He admitted the city is about eight months behind in this category.

Hadden said he was proud of the officers and staff in his department but pointed out that because of the increase in terrorism, assaults on peace officers, and physical requirements it is becoming more and more difficult to recruit good police officers.

“Right now only one out of 350 police candidates take the job,” he said.

More business coming Murrieta Economic Development Director Coleman took the podium to tell the guests that the city has a goal to encourage more businesses to come into the community.

“We have really good demographics,” said Coleman. “Forty percent of our homeowners make over $100,000 a year. That is a really good percentage.”

He said that the community is attracting many in the technology and medical fields. Two new hotels are planned in the city and just in the past few weeks the medical care availability increased in the city with the opening of Murrieta Express Urgent Care.

He said the city has many big box stores, like Walmart and Target, and now is looking to attract the smaller customer oriented small box stores.

“We want more family stores,” he said.

Murrieta, according to Coleman, is also looking to develop more business parks and has some space for them.

“There is a great demand for Business Park Development in the area. We would like to see it.”

The city is also looking for what is called “new innovation” businesses that may lead the way to better economic futures for everyone. The city is also reaching out to attract foreign businesses to set up their U.S. Headquarters in Murrieta.

In a PowerPoint Coleman outlines the city’s “Business Friendly Strategy.” It is to provide business ombudsman services, one-on-one marketing assistance, site/building locational assistance, assistance in locating financing, Small Business Association partnerships, workforce assistance, fast track permitting, and mentoring.

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Blotter Hemet based juvenile sex trafficking ring exposed Trevor Montgomery Writer A major human sex trafficking operation has been exposed and the leader of the ring, Eliberto Cruz Jacobo, a 44-year-old resident of Hemet, has been arrested. Jacobo is facing life in prison related to the first two cases that have been brought to trial against him, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported last week.

In November of 2014, members of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force began an investigation into reports from two separate juveniles who reside in the Coachella Valley. Both juveniles were contacted via Facebook and asked to participate in illegal sexual activities, according to a press release issued by the agency.

Deputy Mike Vasquez said the juvenile females, whose identities will not be released, told investigators they were contacted via Facebook by a suspect, identifying themselves as a female who solicited the teens with behavior consistent with prostitution. In both instances, the suspect misrepresented himself as a female escort named Marlissa Garcia.

During his contacts with the female victims, Jacobo glamorized the escort lifestyle by sending explicit photographs and photographs of huge sums of cash followed by requests via social media to participate with unlawful acts for money.

The two juveniles declined his advances and requests and ultimately reported the incidents.

More than 100 potential victims RCAHT Task Force officers began an extensive investigation by authoring and serving numerous search warrants related to Facebook and various Internet Service Providers. Through these efforts, task force officers uncovered more than 100 similar prostitution pandering attempts spanning over a two-year period.

Through the team’s investigation, it was determined Marlissa Garcia was actually Jacobo.

Officers surmised that Jacobo targeted mostly youthful looking or underage Hispanic females residing not only in Riverside County, but from throughout the entire Southern California area.

In total, task force officers identified approximately 120 females who were contacted by Jacobo,

using the “Marlissa Garcia” Facebook page.

On March 17, the RCAHT investigation led to a residential search warrant being served in the 1300 block of Cinnabar Avenue in the city of Hemet. At that location, numerous items of electronic evidence related to the investigation were located and seized.

Based on evidence recovered from the residence, Jacobo was arrested later that day at his place of employment in the city of Oceanside.

Fake Facebook profile used to gain trust of young girls According to Vasquez, Jacobo would attempt to gain the trust of young females and persuade them to engage in acts of prostitution through his fake Facebook page where he posed as Garcia.

Jacobo was able to convince nearly 17 different known victims to engage in unlawful sexual acts with and for him. Vasquez said at least four of the known victims were juveniles at the time of the offenses.

After his arrest in March of this year, Jacobo was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in

Murrieta on dozens of charges related to the alleged incidents.

The Riverside County Human Task Force is working closely with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office concerning this case. So far, the DA’s Office has charged Jacobo in the first two cases with 61 felonies and one misdemeanor count. The charges include human trafficking, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, sending harmful matter to seduce minors, communication with a minor to commit a sexual offense, and use of a minor for the production of obscene matter.

Facing a life sentence At two separate preliminary hearings, a judge found enough evidence for Jacobo to stand trial on all counts that were brought against him. According to court records, Jacobo has a trial readiness conference scheduled for both cases on Dec. 21.

If convicted as currently charged in the first two cases, Jacobo faces the potential of lifetime incarceration. He remains jailed at the Larson Justice Center in Indio in lieu of $1 million bail.

Although 17 of the female victims have been positively identified and contacted by law enforcement through the investigation, more than 100 of the other potential victims remain unidentified or are known to law enforcement only through their Facebook profiles, many of which are no longer active.

According to Vasquez, the Task Force believes there may be countless additional victims who have yet to come forward.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Deputy Daniel Engels of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. Deputy Engels can be reached at (951) 955-1700 or via email at dengels@ riversidesheriff.org.

“The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind parents to closely monitor the internet activities of their children and talk to them about the dangers posed by online predators. For additional safety tips and resource materials, parents can visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/ kids-online-safety,” Vasquez wrote in the release.

Man killed in Menifee freeway chain crash MENIFEE – A pickup truck driver killed on Interstate 215 when a motor home plowed into his vehicle was identified on Nov. 19 as a 62-year-old Hemet man.

Lawrence Hernandez died Wednesday afternoon at a hospital of injuries sustained in the threevehicle wreck on northbound I-215, just south of Newport Road, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.

The California Highway Patrol

reported that Hernandez was stopped in his 2004 Dodge Ram pickup due to heavy traffic in the freeway’s slow lane about 3:20 p.m. when a 1988 Bounder RV driven by 52-year-old Lance Joseph DeJesus of San Diego approached from behind.

CHP Officer Mike Lassig said DeJesus was going 45-50 mph and failed to notice that traffic ahead of him had come to a complete stop.

“His unsafe speed and failure to

stop caused the Bounder’s front end to collide with the rear of the Dodge pickup,” Lassig said. “The force of this impact pushed the Dodge into the rear of a Ford Taurus.”

The vehicles ended up a mangled heap on the shoulder of the freeway, according to Lassig.

Riverside County fire personnel extricated Hernandez from the pickup and rushed him to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where he was pronounced

Residents make quick work of Moreno Valley blaze Kim Harris Managing Editor MORENO VALLEY – A fire that broke out in an outbuilding behind a Moreno Valley home on the 13400 block of Edgemont St. was quickly extinguished before

spreading to the main home, the Riverside County Fire Department announced on Friday.

Light smoke was still coming from the small outbuilding upon firefighters’ arrival, a press release issued by the agency reported.

“The fire was out by locals upon

firefighters’ arrival,” Spokeswoman April Newman wrote in the report.

The initial call for the non-injury blaze came in at 3:40 p.m.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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Faith The gift of God’s grace

Zachary Elliot Faith Columnist “Can you put my name on the gift?” Those are the famous last words of someone who wants to take credit for a gift they neither purchased nor wrapped. Somehow they still want credit for giving the gift. Know anyone like that? I know

I’ve been guilty of it a time or two.

As we approach the holiday season we’re going to be thinking about gifts a lot. Did you know the Bible tells us that there’s one gift in particular that we can never take credit for? It’s the gift of God’s grace. It says, “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) You know a lot of times we like to think that we make ourselves into good people. We tend to think that because of our efforts, goodness or our generosity God should automatically give us the gift of his grace as if it’s something that we earn. But really our efforts don’t amount to much more than putting our name on a gift that didn’t even belong to us and we didn’t purchase.

Menifee church offers to house Syrian refugees MENIFEE – Menifee United Church of Christ is offering to house Syrian refugees, the church announced last week.

“We remember the picture of a Syrian child face down on the beach,” said Senior Minister Bill Freeman. “We want to do whatever we can to alleviate the suffering of

our Syrian brothers and sisters.”

Menifee UCC currently houses four homeless people in its church and would be able to take in a couple of Syrian refugees. Menifee United Church of Christ is located at 26701 McCall Blvd. in Menifee, California.

It’s like saying to God “Hey, God put my name on the gift because you know I really earned it. I’ve been a really good person you know.” The truth is we could never earn it. Not even in our wildest dreams.

The fact we can’t earn God’s gift of grace is what makes it all the more special. It’s something only he can give.

As we approach the holidays we’re going to celebrate a time of Thanksgiving and a time of joy this Christmas. Both of these holidays should remind us of the wonderful free gift of God’s grace that is found in Jesus Christ. It’s the gift with the card that says “This is my free gift of grace to you, purchased by my son Jesus when he died on the cross. We had you in mind when he bought it.

All my love, God.” In Him, Pastor Zac Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor at Fusion Christian Church located in Temecula. He can be contacted at (951) 676-8511. For more information, visit www.myfusionchurch. com.

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MURRIETA – A woman arrested for allegedly possessing and proliferating counterfeit bills was charged with possession of marijuana and methamphetamine following a police investigation, the Murrieta Police Department announced on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Danielle Minnear, 48, of Temecula, and Tino Lagura, 42, of Lake Elsinore, were arrested Nov. 14 during a traffic stop conducted in the city of Murrieta. They were both on active probation for previous felony cases and were found with $1,500 of counterfeit currency and drug paraphernalia, said Sgt. Steve Dyer of the Murrieta Police Department.

The two were believed to have used counterfeit bills at several businesses in Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, Dyer said.

A search warrant was obtained for Minnear’s home and police searched the residence, located at 37700 Quarter Valley Road in

Temecula, on Wednesday.

Detectives seized more than seven pounds of marijuana, a halfounce of concentrated honey oil marijuana, a small amount of methamphetamine and printing supplies possibly related to the original counterfeit charges, Dyer said.

Minnear was arrested for suspicion of five counts of burglary, passing a fictitious check or currency, conspiracy to commit a felony, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and a probation violation. She was booked at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, where she was being held in lieu of $250,000 bail.

Lagura was arrested for suspicion of four counts of burglary, passing a fictitious check or currency, conspiracy to commit a felony, a probation violation and a prior prison violation. He was booked at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, where he was being held in lieu of $250,000 bail.

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A smile and a kind word don’t cost anything to share Kim Harris Managing Editor During November in years past, I would take to my Facebook page and every day list something I was thankful for. My daily postings varied from family things involving my husband and kids, to work things or even health and faith based items. You name it and I am thankful for it.

While I didn’t take the time to do my thankful postings this year, I am still thankful for all of those things and so much more. I figure I am pretty lucky in the grand scheme of things. I have a great husband, who is super attentive and polite kids who say “Sir” and “Ma’am” when addressing their elders and generally stay out of trouble unless it’s time to clean their rooms or do the dishes.

Overall, my health is good with the exception of a few stubborn pounds that fail to go away no

matter how much I diet. My job is great, my boss is wonderful, no micromanagement or other nasty stuff that sometimes occurs in the workplace. My co-workers are a blast and yes, even those pesky deadlines are manageable. All in all, I’ve got no complaints with my life.

So just out of curiosity, I began asking various people in my life what they were thankful for. Ironically most of the people in my life were thankful for the same kinds of things I was. Family, friends, good health, and their faith. One of my good friends was especially poignant when she said she was, “thankful that she had a relationship with God and that forgiveness was always there for the taking.”

Others were thankful for cars that run, food on the table and the roof over their heads.

All of this thankfulness got me wondering. What about the people who appear to have nothing, those

who we see wandering the streets with virtually nothing but the clothes on their backs?

Originally I thought I could be clever and do a man on the street type of feature, so I went out armed with my camera and a notepad and began asking those I could find what they were grateful for this holiday season. Most of the people I spoke with wouldn’t let me take their photo or even tell me their name, but their stories and what they were thankful for were touching just the same.

While it might appear to you and I that these people had nothing to be thankful for, well, nothing could be further than the truth. They were thankful for the coats on their backs and the shoes on their feet, they were thankful for the people who showed them kindness in the form of a bite to eat or a handful of change. Some were thankful that I actually took the time to talk to them. One man in particular stands

out in my mind.

This kind gentleman wasn’t homeless, but was unemployed with a family at home and was struggling to make ends meet. He was out “selling” CDs of Christian music he had written and recorded using a friend’s computer as a way to make money to support his family. I gave him $20 for one, bought him a cup of coffee and we talked outside a gas station in French Valley.

He was thankful that I bought him that cup of coffee and spent time talking to him instead of just ignoring him and walking away like so many people do. He was also thankful for God and even though times were tough for him and his family, he praised Him continually while we spoke. It was truly touching.

I listened to his CD in my car on the way home and as the uplifting music of worship filled my ears, I quickly became thankful that I

took the time to reach out to these people that we so often dismiss because of their appearance or situation.

It changed my perspective on things, and while I am still thankful for all that I have, I was reminded that it’s the little things that count, not just during the holidays, but every day. So I am asking you to keep your hearts and minds open this holiday season. A smile and a kind word don’t cost anything to share, but those things could really make the difference in someone else’s life. So the next time you see someone who appears to be down on their luck, don’t be a Scrooge, share a smile with them or a friendly hello.

I’ll bet that person will remember your kind gesture and maybe even pay it forward, something that surely can’t hurt in the world we live in today.

But hey, it’s only my opinion!

Thanksgiving in a crazy world

Young refugees, send them to fight in Syria

Marie Waldron Special to Valley News

Jane Chastain Special to Valley News

This Thanksgiving as we surround ourselves with family and friends to give thanks for our many blessings, most of us will also take a few minutes to give thanks for this land of peace, abundance and liberty.

Today much of the world is descending into chaos. Leaders here and abroad seem to lack either the ability or the will to confront the depravity sweeping much of the globe. While we are separated from world hot-spots by vast oceans and thousands of miles, recent events in Paris, Beirut, Egypt and elsewhere serve to remind us that no place is really safe and that eternal vigilance is not only the price of liberty, it is increasingly necessary for our very survival.

Even so, we Americans have a great deal to be thankful for. We live in a nation founded on the rule

of law, where all men are created equal with God-given freedoms that are inviolate. In addition, our military and our first responders remain vigilant and always ready to defend our safety, our freedom and our lives.

Thanksgiving, which commemorates the Pilgrims first harvest in America in 1621, has come to mean much more than the simple remembrance of a small band of settlers surviving on a wilderness shore. It symbolizes recognition of all our blessings as human beings, as Americans, and our hopes and prayers for the future.

We should always give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon us by our Creator as free human beings.

Whatever our beliefs, we should be thankful for our families, our homes, our liberties and, especially during this time of trial, for the men and women willing to put their lives on the line to protect us all.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor I am a student at Chaparral High School in Temecula and found an article about how Riverside County public safety is under-funded by $44 million. This doesn’t sound so good considering that we need these public safety officials to keep us safe. If they are underfunded how are they able to do the work

they need to do? These men and women need the money in order to look after the community. My dad is a flight paramedic and it’s important for his company to stay funded in order to save all the lives they do.

Caden Boyd Winchester, Calif.

Hello Editor, I am a student in a Temecula school called Chaparral High School. I am currently doing a government project where one of the criteria was to contact and email the editor of a local newspaper. I have been reading your articles on

the government issues. The main reason journalism is necessary is to report on the government so we the people are informed on what is going on.

Thank you again.

Dominic Flores Temecula, Calif.

“Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motive.”

– Oscar Wilde, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” President Obama still is refusing to dip more than a toe in the water to defeat ISIS in Syria. Nevertheless, he wants the rest of the world to open its doors to the Syrian population as it flees the war-torn country.

Worse still, he is doubling down on his plan to bring tens of thousands of Syrians here to be resettled among our population, even though our intelligence chiefs have informed us there is no way to adequately screen out radical Muslim terrorists hell-bent on our destruction.

Compassion is one thing; stupidity is quite another. In the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, many countries are rethinking their plans to take in these Syrian migrants, since at least one of the attackers was among the recent arrivals and others were never successfully assimilated into the French population.

To date, the U.S. has contributed far more aid, about $2.9 billion, than any other country to help the people affected by this war – money we have to borrow to provide. Must we put our entire population at risk to make up for the fact that under this president we have wimped out in the war against ISIS? It’s bad enough that we haven’t secured our own borders. There is little doubt that terrorists have been among those arriving through Mexico. How many are there currently in the United States? We have no idea. Suffice it to say, it is enough to keep the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security busy 24/7.

It is little wonder that more than half the nation’s governors now ob-

ject to having the Syrians relocated to their states, although they may be powerless to stop it. Congress can, however, by refusing to allocate money for the relocation effort, as it did for the closing of Gitmo.

So how many Syrians have already been shipped to the U.S? Somewhere in the neighbor of 2,000, many without the knowledge of the governors of the states involved. Another 10,000 are slated to come here in the current fiscal year. However, this administration has indicated it may take in as many as 100,000 per year after that.

What about China and Russia, the two countries that pose the biggest threat to our security? How many of these Syrian migrants have they agreed to take in? Zilch, nada!

Japan, another rich country, also has refused to be shamed by the West into accepting any of these people. The country correctly stated that “fleeing conflict does not meet the definition of refugee” as codified by the Convention on Refugees.

So what about the countries in the Middle East, the ones with the most at stake? How many of these refugees have they taken in?

Israel, by far the country most vulnerable to terrorists, wisely refused to resettle any of these people.

What about the oil-rich countries in the gulf? To date they have offered no resettlement places. Saudi Arabia has offered resettlement only to migrants who had families there. Some others have allowed Syrians already in their countries to extend their stays but that’s it.

Our friend the United Arab Emirates has admitted no Syrians but has done Obama a special favor and agreed to take five hardened terrorists released from Gitmo last weekend off our hands. That’s right! As incredible as it may seem, Obama just rewarded the Islamic jihadists who facilitated the Paris attacks by releasing five of their own.

The message; Attack a Western country and the U.S. will go weakkneed and release more prisoners.

The most alarming threat posed by these Syrian migrants is the number of young men of fighting age that are coming with this flood of immigrants, which raises the question: If these men are not for ISIS, they must be against it.

Therefore, they have an interest, if not an obligation, to fight to regain their country.

If the U.S. and its Western partners are serious about eliminating this threat, shouldn’t we be setting up camps in Europe and the Middle East to train and equip these men to lead a fighting force to invade Syria? And what about the women?

Liberals are all for putting other women in combat, so why not train Syrian women, too?

Is this about compassion, changing the culture of our country or unloading another group of welfare-dependent immigrants on the United States? It should be about destroying ISIS – and taking in large groups of un-vetted, fighting-age Syrian refugees will not lead to that end.

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‘Art Off the Walls’ shows Western Art and student creations Victor Miller Writer The Truax Building in Old Town Temecula was the site of a recent art show featuring American-Western themed works of art sponsored by the Temecula Valley Art League.

The Truax building, just a good block off of Old Town Front Street, housed the “Art Off the Walls” exhibit and others works

by Temecula school students.

Part of this impression was tied into the honoring Michael Dennis Miller, a renown local artist who found inspiration in the Old West for some of his work before his passing in October of 2014.

Miller’s in-memoriam presence was visible with paintings such as the Remington-esque “Tumbleweed Shootout,” that set the tone for the evening.

Despite the dominance of the Old West the event was not without other art subjects.

were culled from the first place winners of the Visual Arts contest presented by the Parent Teachers Association’s 2015/16 Reflections program.

The Temecula Valley Art League, with the support of family members of Mike Miller, awarded their own cash prizes to some of the aspiring art students.

The First Place prize of $350 went to Ruby Bruder, a high school artist. A $250.00 second place award went to student Johanna Ibarra and the Third Place $150 prize went to Megan Aleksak, another high school artist.

Marilyn Latimer, who also took the Nov. 6 art show event’s reins as the president of the Temecula Valley Art League, offered up an homage to Mike Miller with a Currier & Ives piece, entitled “Winter in the Country.” The work was inspired by one of the late artist’s reference photos.

Perhaps drawing on Latimer’s

Shown here is President Marilyn Latimer of the Temecula Valley Art League with the league’s first place winner Ruby Bruder, a high school student.

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Sponsored by the City of Temecula’s Community Services, directed by Gail Zigler, and receiving the co-support of the

Temecula Valley Art League in continuing the goal of showcasing local talent, the show included many student entries. The entries

own past as well, her very first painting was a winter scene that received accolades. Latimer used three coats of white acrylic for rooftops covered in snow that of the frosty realism of ice cream.

Another TVAL member, Tamara Girard, displayed rustic pieces on horses that were cleverly achieved with the use of panel board, suggesting corral fences.

Not limited to just one style or medium, though, Girard’s paintings are all over the canvas and seem rather sophisticated for a new artist who’s still trying to find her voice and an audience.

An unnamed work by the celebrated Mike Miller depicts a pair of prospectors envisioning of a contemporary Las Vegas that’s reflected in a watering hole.

The collective Temecula art talent is looking toward their own successful reflection.

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‘A Christmas Carol, The Musical’ set to warm hearts this holiday at Old Town Temecula Community Theater

“A Christmas Carol” is set to return to Old Town Temecula on Thursday, Dec. 3.

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Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Temecula Valley Players will present the classic “A Christmas Carol, The Musical” to kick off the holiday season at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

With period costumes, supernatural fun, and a haunting performance that is guaranteed to get ticketholders into the Christmas spirit.

The show opens Dec. 3, running through Dec. 13 but will be dark Friday, Dec. 4 for the city’s annual Christmas Parade.

Charles Dickens’s age old story of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge – played by John Edward Clark – is enhanced with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Alan Menken, known for scores from “Beauty

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: December 5 – 1-2 p.m. Listen, Learn and Play! The Temecula Valley Museum Storybook Saturday featuring “Christmas Stories.” 28314 Mercedes St. Temecula. Information: (951) 694-6450.

December 11 – 5-8:30 p.m.

Pennypickle’s Winter Wonderland!

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT: November 27-29 – 7 p.m. The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Three performances: Nov. 28 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

November 28 – 8-10 p.m.

Comedy at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Leave your week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audience-participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star on stage with the comedic actors.

Tickets and Information: (866) 6538696.

November 29 – Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Cabaret brings the best of Broadway to Old Town Temecula. This performance brings you the music of Journey. You will hear songs like Anyway You Want It, Faithfully and Don’t Stop Believing. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 3 – 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 The Peter Sprague Trio. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 3, 5, 6, 8, 9-13 – 7:30 p.m. A Christmas Carole at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Presented by the Temecula Valley Players based on the story by Charles Dickens. Tickets and

Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 5 – 7-10 p.m. Country Live! At the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Country Live featuring the house band backing up the valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 5-6 – 7:30-10 p.m.

16th Annual Southwest Women’s Chorus – Christmas in the Air at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Enjoy a mix of traditional favorites, carols, classical music. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 10 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

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by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Deborah Galen Trio. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 12 – 7-10 p.m.

Speakeasy at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Presented by David Bradley hosting live Traditional Jazz of the 20s and 40s. Performances feature Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter in rotation with other Southern California Jazz artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

December 12 – 3-4 p.m.

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

Wildomar Rotary Club student training program and other local youth charities. Drawing starts at 4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 6. You do not have to be present to win. Information: Michelle (951) 245-8848 or michelle@lakeelsinorechamber.com.

November 28 – 4-8 p.m. City of Murrieta’s Festival of Trees and Hometown Holiday Parade at Town Square Park, 24701 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta. Join Santa and his friends as they head down to Town Square Park and magically light the city tree at the tree lighting ceremony. Carolers, pictures with Santa, vendors, craft village, kid’s area, and more. Information: www. murrieta.org/holidaymagic.

November 29 – 6-9 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, 34843 Rancho California Rd. Temecula. This is a free event.

Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate at the Toys for Tots bin located at the winery.

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November 30-December 21 – The City of Murrieta’s Annual Toy and Food Drive is seeking donations of non-perishable food and new unwrapped toys and gift cards to assist local families in need this holiday season. Drop off locations: Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta Senior Center, 5 Town Square, Any of the 5 Murrieta Fire Stations, Murrieta Police Department 2 Town Square and Murrieta City Hall 1 Town Square (closed Fridays).

December 3 – 12-1 p.m. Laptop Lunch Series – Worldpay Credit Card Processing. Smart Chip and why it’s beneficial to your business, are you being overcharged by your credit card company? Laptop Lunch Series is held at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Conference room, Information: (951) 672-1991.

December 3 – 7 p.m. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Temecula Duck Pond on the corner of Winchester Rd and Ynez.

Enjoy a holiday treat, a visit from Old St. Nick and a holiday performance

by Resonate vocal group.

December 4 – 6-9 p.m. Art off the Walls – Multi Artist Art Exhibition at the Truax Building. Art, food, drink and entertainment by Resonate.

Information: Gail (951) 694-6480 or gail.zigler@cityoftemecula.org.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: November 27 – Santa Arrives in Old Town Temecula! Kick off this holiday season with Santa’s arrival, lighting of the Old Town Christmas tree, hot chocolate, music and train rides! Santa will be in town every weekend until Dec. 20. The tree lighting ceremony will be located at Town Square Park, 41000 Main St. and Santa’s house will be at Penny pickles Workshop, 42081 Main St. November 27-December 6 – The Original Christmas Tree Lane at the Lake Elsinore Outlets, 17600 Collier Ave. Room G160 Come on by and check out our beautiful holiday Christmas trees with over $1,000.00 in gifts. A $1.00 ticket gives you the opportunity to win!! Proceeds from this event benefit: The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County, Student of the Month Scholarships, Boy Scouts,

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December 4 – 7 p.m. Santa’s Electric Light Parade. Bring your jackets and sweaters and holiday cheer and watch the parade as it travels through Old Town Temecula beginning at Del Rio and Jefferson.

There will be floats, holiday music from school marching bands and much more. This year’s theme, “I heart Warm Hugs.”

December 5 – 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd. Menifee.

There will be 3 sessions: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cost: $5 per person which includes arts and crafts, picture with Santa and breakfast. Bring your own camera. Space is limited.

Information and Reservations: (951) 679-8092 or www.cityofmenifee.us/ register.

December 5 – 4-9 p.m. City of Lake Elsinore’s Winterfest Celebration on historic downtown Main St. Enjoy a night of Entertainment, kids’ crafts, sled runs, petting zoo, Holiday parade, and a visit with Santa. Information: (951) 674-3124 ext 292 or visit www.lake-elsinore. org.

December 5-6 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Spark of Love Toy Drive. Join ABC 7 and Southern California firefighters in donating gifts this holiday season.

The toy drive will take place on the plaza across from Edwards Theater at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula.

December 6 – 5:30-7 p.m. 16th Annual Community Tribute hosted

by Jacob’s House on the front steps of the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St. Temecula. Please bring a framed picture of your loved one, as you gather with the community to pay tribute to those we loved and have lost. Jacob’s House is a 501 (c) (3) organization.

December 6 – 4&7 p.m. Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee to host the California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra for two Christmas performances at 29220 Scott Rd. Menifee. Information: www.revival.tv or (951) 672-3157.

December 7-20 – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Home Decorating Contest - Untangle those lights and pull out the inflatable’s! Decorate and light up your neighborhood lights must be on from the 7th through the 20th. The City of Temecula will be judging both neighborhood and individual homes.

Be creative and best of all be festive!

Registration: www.temeculaevents. org/holidaylights/. Your home must be within the Temecula City limits.

December 8-16 – City of Murrieta Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

Register your home and or block for this contest by visiting www. murrieta.org/holiday/lights. Enter by 5 p.m. on Dec. 7. Winners will be announced by Dec. 17 at 5 p.m.

Entries must be within the Murrieta city limits.

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

Information: temeculaonice@gmail. com.

December 12 –8:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at McVicker Fire Station 85, 29405 Grand Ave. Lake Elsinore.

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

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

December 12 – 4-8 p.m. City of Menifee Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Menifee Town Center on

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Newport Rd. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they light the Menifee Roundabout Oak Tree. Enjoy an evening of food, crafts, vendors, snow area and more! Information: (951) 672-1991.

December 12- January 3, 2016 – Temecula on Ice returns for this holiday season at Town Square Park, 41000 Main St. Features include ice rink, rental skates, vendors, entertainment and more. Information and skate rink dates and times: temeculaonice@gmail.com.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 27 – Western Riverside Energy Leader Partnership 2015 Holiday LED Light Exchange.

Come celebrate the holidays in Old Town Temecula and save money and energy while you are enjoying the festivities! Western Riverside Council of Governments will exchange your old holiday lights for new LED energy efficient ones. This opportunity is available at NO COST to all Southern California Edison residential customers in the Western Riverside County region. There will be 100 exchanges per event.

Exchange is valid for lighting strand counts of 50 or more. For information on locations and times please contact Tyler Masters (951) 955-8378 or masters@wrcog.cog.ca.us.

December 9 – 11:30 a.m. NAFE Menifee lunch meeting will be held at Merna’s Café and Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Menifee. Guest speakers, networking and more.

RSVP and Information: Robbie Motter (951) 255-9200.

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

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.

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Now - FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization.

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WOW Benefit dinner coming to Old Town TEMECULA – The Women Organizing Women, Inc. Temecula Chapter, will hold the second annual benefit, “The Fire and Ice Interactive Dinner Showcase Extravaganza” Saturday, Dec. 5.

The benefit will be from 8-10 p.m. at the Temecula the Civic Center, 41000 Main St. in Historic Old Town Temecula. The cost is $100 per ticket. The black tie, formal evening gown affair, includes formal sit down dining experience.

Performance excerpts from Blood Type G, Dunamix Dance Project, will premiere Tina Batten’s new dramatic work.

The event will debut talented

youth of the community with musicians, singers, and actresses from 13 to 17 years old.

Women Organizing Women is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission expands over a thirty year period. WOW provides support to other nonprofits, communities, and ministries as we partner through community outreach and service to populations that may be at-risk, poverty stricken or individuals who have sustained abuse or neglect.

The goal of this non-profit is to bring groups together in projects that help people most in need, and projects that build and improve a

community.

“Fire and Ice” will benefit WOW’s at-risk youth mentoring program for girls ages 13-17 years of age and the visual and performing arts young adult mentoring program for young women ages 18-25 years of age. Both of these programs were developed and established by WOW co-founder and Executive Director Robin McCoy, owner of Robin’s Nest Desserts and Catering along with Tina Batten, playwright and director, motivator of Sister Batten Productions. The fund raiser will also benefit Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment and the Arts

and the Seraphim Project.

The spirit of WOW’s mission permeates the event through the coming together of their members to support the betterment of the community. During the event, attendees will experience a unique array of talent from live musical performances to, art auction, book reading, dynamic dance piece, and a dramatic performance. The event gives the community a glimpse of the young talent the mentoring program hopes to foster as well as giving the young ladies participating in the mentoring program in the upcoming year a night to remember.

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The event attire is formal and doors will open at 7 p.m. Free parking is available. It is Non-alcohol, non-smoking event. For questions call (951) 926-7400 or email Fire. and.ice.dinnershow@gmail.com or womenorganizing1@gmail.com.

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Barn Stage Company announces summer 2016 musicals TEMECULA – Barn Stage Company’s artistic director J. Scott Lapp and Executive director Jordan Beck announced the theatrical company’s 2016 Summer season lineup today.

Featuring two original productions in The Truax’s intimate 120-seat theatre, the season includes the world premiere of “Biting Broadway! The First Successful Vampire Musical”

by Richard Hochberg, with music by Gerald Sternbach and lyrics by Jordan Beck; and the west coast premiere of “For Tonight,” a new musical with book reading by Whitney Rhodes, Spencer Williams and Shenelle Williams and music and lyrics by Shenelle Williams and Spencer Williams. Based in Temecula, The Barn Stage Company is a new professional nonprofit theater company, a destination for exhilarating performances, inspired new works and theatrical

experiences.

The Barn Stage Company opens its 2016 summer season in June with the world premiere of “Biting Broadway: The First Successful Vampire Musical.” When Count Benedict Von Klapp realizes there is a severe lack of successful vampire musicals, as in none, he decides to take matters into his own hands by biting the best of Broadway in hopes to finally put a good musical about vampires on the Great White Way. But when his plan doesn’t go entirely as planned, he ends up with a band of misfits who have only dreamed of working on Broadway. Will they be able to put their creative differences aside and join together for the greater good?

Jordan Beck, The Barn Stage Company’s executive director, is a lyricist whose work has been seen as part of the 2009 Johnny Mercer Songwriters

Project; at the ASCAP/DreamWorks Musical Theatre Workshop and at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as part of the ASCAP’s Broadway Today & Tomorrow Series.

The Music is by Gerald Sternbach one of Los Angeles’ foremost musical directors. Winner of the 2007 Joel Hirschborn award for excellence in musical theater by the LA Drama Critics Circle, he has also won LA Ovation Awards and two Garland awards.

He has worked with Mel Brooks on his HBO special, acted as the associate conductor on “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers;” and “Merlin and The Tap Dance Kid” on Broadway.

His rave-reviewed, world premiere musical in collaboration with Elin Hampton, “Mommy, Mommy” the musical, ran successfully at the Hudson Backstage Theater in the spring of 2007, and has been optioned for

R.Ariel to make debut at The Dial Joe Naiman Writer Musician and writer R.Ariel will make her debut at the Dial in Murrieta on Dec. 5 as part of her five city tour in Southern California. Her fourth album, “This World”, was released Sept. 30.

“I’m pretty excited for it,” R.Ariel said of making her debut at The Dial at 41679 Date St. in Murrieta.

R.Ariel, who also recently published an autobiographical book called “In North America”, adds live narratives to her songs during her performances.

R.Ariel toured from March to July of this year before taking a twomonth break to record “This World”.

She returned to touring Sept. 30 and

toured until Nov. 13 before taking a 10-day break in Phoenix, where she was raised. After her current segment she will be leaving for Paris, France, where she has lived on an off for four years.

“This World” is R.Ariel’s fourth album. Her debut album, “Ants”, was released in 2012. “Histories” was released in 2014. In May 2015 her album “Changer” was released.

Despite having released four albums over the past three years, the 24-yearold R.Ariel has only been performing for five years.

“My family had pretty limited resources when I was growing up, so I didn’t necessarily have music,” she said.

She was able to observe the Phoenix music scene, which became in

inspiration to her, but did not participate in it. She was a photographer from the time she was 14 until when she was 19.

“That was kind of my main passion,” she said.

When her mother committed suicide in 2010, the family tragedy led to the change, engaging her in music.

R.Ariel, who has five siblings, is the only musician in her family, but her mother wrote a book for teenagers and also wrote poetry. R.Ariel’s sister writes and her older brother paints.

“I definitely had the encouragement of creativity,” she said.

Music was one of the ways she could overcome the limited material resources of her childhood.

“In my family it was a good way to show creativity,” she said.

Reviewing Shrek, The Musical at Act One Beverly Nault Writer Act One Community Theater’s “Shrek, The Musical,” demonstrated this local company’s abilities to present the award-winning show whose message is “beauty is in the eye of the ogre,” during its Nov. 6 presentation.

From the colorfully costumed Fairy Tale Creatures to Pinocchio and the funny Hunter Axton’s nose that grows, both children and adults enjoyed the parody that began as a book, then became an animated film, and is now a beloved musical.

It wouldn’t be a lie to say the packed audience thoroughly enjoyed Paul Kehler’s stodgy ogre who morphs from swamp recluse to palace hero directed by Sharon Duchi, choreography by Cheri Kehler.

The simple stage was swagged with camouflage netting and greenery. Two build outs held Princess Fiona’s tower on house right, and Lord Farquaad’s castle on the left.

More about them later. The mostly tongue-in-cheek script allows for theater conventions to be broken, and crew were often visible carrying pieces and puppets on and off.

Some of the scene changes were slow, and when upstage, the actors were caught a bit in the shadows.

The sound quality had some glitches, the screams of horror at the ogre were shrill, and occasionally the vocals veered from the recorded soundtrack.

But the highlights of the show were many. The Fairytale Creatures set Shrek off on his quest to find resolution to the swamp invasion with “Story of My Life” in a stirring number. The young women playing the three Fionas performed a spectacular “I Know It’s Today,” from the tower. Beginning with the youngest, the talented Kaysee French, to the beautiful voice of Robynne French to the eldest, Jillian Barnett, their individual songs were stellar, and when together, harmonized into a beautiful lament for a rescuer. From there, Jillian Barnett’s comic but believable and endearing

Fiona was a joy to watch as her complicated past and hopes for the future aligned with Shrek’s quest.

Eric Flores’s height-challenged Lord Farquaad will live in Temecula theater history as one of the most hilarious and energetic, beautifully delivered characters talked about for years. Whenever his knees hit the stage, Flores’s comedic timing and mad acting skills brought the diminutive Kingdom-seeker to life, hitting every joke and note better than the one before. His “Ballad of Farquaad” was side splitting funny and worth watching again and again.

Beneath the forest green skin and under the silly trumpet ears, Paul Kehler’s talent lifted the mean spirited ogre from the bog to the heart. From the first moment, Kehler had the audience in the palm of his meaty, hairy hands. His Scottish accented dialogue and song, no matter the levity, was gorgeous and real, and his show-stopping ballad, “When Words Fail,” turned even the very last monster hater to his paunchy, smelly side.

Enter the fantastically talented, Justin Duchi, whose Donkey channeled Eddie Murphy’s motormouth just enough to evoke the same spunk, but whose acting skills and on-stage chemistry with Kehler’s Shrek were even more magical. The two set out on their buddy-trip through forest and glen to storm the palace. All the way, they sparred and bonded as Donkey led them to Duloc, but not before rescuing the fair maiden, Fiona, thus attracting the unwanted attention of the Dragon, played by Jade LaDou whose intensity and strong voice belted to the rafters.

Choreography by Cheri Kehler completed the trifecta of song, script and dance as the Dancing Rats, the Duloc Dancers and the entire company benefited from her routines, highlighting the musical numbers with energy in varying styles from tap to swing.

Under the command of stage manager, Danielle Barnett, and a crew in numbers rivaling the lengthy cast list, with some local humor tossed in, and plenty of tweaks to Disney’s

nose, “Shrek, the Musical” provided a wonderful reminder of the talent in the Valley’s own “backswamp.”

Act One Theater Arts is a small community theater at 26111 Ynez Rd. in Temecula specializing in classic and Broadway Musicals and dramas and encourages local talent to participate. For more information, visit www.act1theaterarts.com.

further production. The book is by Richard Hochberg, who was recently nominated for an LA Ovation Award for “Scary Musical: The Musical” in which he wrote the book & lyrics for and co-wrote the music. He is also an accomplished Director and Actor appearing in “The Heidi Chronicles,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Torch Song Trilogy.”

The West Coast Premiere of local songwriting team Spencer and Shenelle Williams’ “For Tonight,” a new musical follows in July. When their parents die of a mysterious illness in their small Welsh village, surviving siblings Thomas, Haydon, and Nettie are forced to fend for themselves.

Inspired by the gypsies who once shared their home, Haydon heads off to Liverpool, guitar in hand, to find what he’s been missing. There he meets Mirela who speaks to his wandering soul. Through a riveting indie-rock/folk score, “For Tonight” explores the indelible power of home.

The work which has been seen overseas and on the east coast has

been praised for its “genre-defying score” (Goodspeed Backstage Blog) and “stunning premiere of completely glorious music” (Jan Cowan, Isle of Man Arts Council). A finalist for the New Horizons Music Festival, the show was part of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival where it also was awarded an Encore Concert Presentation. The new musical was then seen as part of the 2015 Festival of New Musicals at Goodspeed Musicals in Hartford, Connecticut. It was most recently seen in its UK Premiere at TheatreFest ‘15” on the Isle of Man and at Michigan State University as part of the ĭmáGEN Program.

Full Season Subscriptions and ticket packages will be available in January 2016. Subscription packages offer savings off single ticket prices, exclusive benefits and personalized customer service. For more information about subscriptions, visit thebarnstagecompany.com or email at info@thebarnstagecompany.com.

Single tickets to the summer series will go on sale in early March.

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Bring your little artist to the Fallbrook School of the Arts for these classes: ■ Fused Glass Holiday Penguin Ornaments with Celeste Weber Sat Dec 12 9:30-11:30a $55 ■ Winter Kid’s 3-Day Creativity Camp with Celeste Weber Mon-Wed Dec 28-30 9:30a-12p $90

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“GREENER PASTURES” Holiday Charity Event to be held at Wilson Creek Winery - Thurs, Dec 3rd TEMECULA, CA “Greener Pastures” promises to be one of Southern California’s most exciting events.

Held at the exclusive Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula on Thursday December 3rd from 6:00pm until 10:00 pm.

The 7th Annual fund-raising event is open to the public, an evening of live music and entertainment is planned and promises to be one of the most thrilling charitable events held in recent history. Guests will dine on delectable passed gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a seafood extravaganza. Award winning wines from Wilson Creek Winery will be available as well.

Live and silent auctions will showcase original artwork, a selection of wines from Temecula vintners, leisure activities, entertainment packages, local services, sports memorabilia, electronics, theatre tickets and more.

The exciting day will also include holiday equine and animal ornaments

Nitro Active and Duchess, he is the great grandson of Secretariat and she is the foal of Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew...just two of the many horses at the sanctuary.

personalized as many of the animals at the sanctuary, raffles, a visit from a few of the animals from the sanctuary and more.

Villa Chardonnay would like to thank Rosie Wilson and Wilson Creek Winery for their generosity and sponsorship for the event. Additional sponsorships at the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum lever are available and encouraged from the community. See more information on sponsorships at www.villachardonnay.org.

“This evening promises to be among the Temecula Valley’s most entertaining events, all proceeds will go to the over 200 rescued animals that live at Villa Chardonnay animal sanctuary” says Monika Kerber, President of Villa Chardonnay.

Villa Chardonnay provides a home to over 200 abandoned and “special needs” horses, donkeys, goats, dogs, cats and turkeys. Many have illnesses and require medication and medical

care. Founded by Monika Kerber and Louise Gardner, the organization has rescued nearly 1000 animals over the past twelve years, providing food, shelter, medical care, dental care and nurturing.

Villa Chardonnay also serves the community by helping people in need who can no longer care for their animals. Recently rescuing a horse from a Riverside woman with cancer and an elderly couple with debilitating illnesses. “We try to serve the community to the best of our ability.

Sometimes that means helping people in need, as they want to care for their horses, but are no longer able to do so”, said Gardner.

Ticket prices are $175 per couple or reserved tables of ten for $850.

To purchase tickets please visit their website at www.villachardonnay.org.

All donations can be mailed to Villa Chardonnay, PO Box 890130, Temecula, CA 92589. For sponsorship opportunities please call 951-526-5710.

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TVMAs bring big names and big performances to Murrieta Caden Levi, 12, winner of Viewer’s Choice and Best Youth awards performs with School of Rock Temecula during the Temecula Valley Music Awards held at Murrieta Mesa High School’s Gershwin Performing Arts Center.

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The Heart of Rock & Roll poses for a quick photo following their win as Best Tribute Mary Mehrmand photo Band at the second annual Temecula Valley Music Awards.

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Larry Mitchell (left) signs the one of a kind Jackson guitar that was raffled off at the Temecula Valley Music Awards while Mary Mehrmand photo event founder Tim Moyer looks on.

Musicians and music fans alike flooded to the Gershwin Performing Arts Center at Murrieta Mesa High School on Tuesday, Nov. 17 for the second annual Temecula Valley Music Awards.

Complete with red carpet interviews and hot performances, the event was one to be remembered as numerous artists were recognized for their contributions to the local music scene.

Winners of the night were Julia Lucius for Best Acoustic, Temecula Road for Best Country, Old School the Band for Best Cover Band, Matt Folkmuse Stone for Best Folk, Jason Weber for Best Jazz, Tolan Shaw for Best Out of Town, Savannah Shea Givens for Best Pop, Midnight Satellites for Best Rock and Heart of Rock & Roll for Best Tribute Band.

Caden Levi, the 12-year-old musical phenome took home awards for Best Youth and

Zoey Alcantara, 14, From School of Rock Temecula performs at the Temecula Valley Kim Harris photo Music Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Viewer’s Choice.

The two-hour show included performances by Singer Songwriter Joanna Pearl, Grammy award winning producer, engineer guitar player Larry Mitchell, School of Rock Temecula, the always popular Lifetime Rocker and many more.

Founder Tim Moyer said he appreciated all those who submitted their music to the TVMAs for consideration as well as those who worked behind the scenes to bring the event to fruition.

“I so appreciate each one of you,” he said. “You are the backbone of the TVMAs and enable us to help local school music programs.”

Money raised at the show was donated to Murrieta Mesa High School’s music program.

For more information on the Temecula Valley Music Awards visit www. tvmawards.com.

To c o m m e n t o n t h i s story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

Brennan Kilpatrick from the band Midnight Satellites gives an acceptance speech after being awarded Best Rock band.

Salvatore Spinelli from the band Midnight Satellites gives an acceptance speech after being awarded best rock band.

Mary Mehrmand photo

Mary Mehrmand photo

[Left] Local Singer Songwriter Joanna Pearl performs at the Temecula Valley Music Awards.

Mary Mehrmand photo

[Right] Marky Lennon belts out a song during the second annual Temecula Valley Music Awards.

Lennon has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Phil Collins, Sting and many more.

Kim Harris photo

Temecula Valley Music Awards founder Tim Moyer hands out an award at the second annual event.

Mary Mehrmand photo

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • November 27, 2015

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Home & Garden / Real Estate

Holiday shopping a bit brighter at Temecula Valley Wine Country boutiques Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer This holiday, as you are setting stockings around the chimney with care, consider stuffing them with trinkets and gift items from the bountiful displays at the Temecula Valley Wine Country boutique stores. Just about every winery in Temecula Valley has a small boutique with wine-themed items, all with a Pinterest flavor.

“Lorimar is a perfect place to shop for Christmas, Hanukah, and other holiday gifts,” Alana Lipton, marketing manager for Lorimar Winery said. “We invite everyone to come on in and look around at our holiday displays.”

Visitors to Lorimar will find the air filled with music and over the holidays, the sounds of the season are even more grand than ever. The Lorimar Holiday Boutique is stuffed with expertly decorated Christmas trees, holiday treats and of course, Lorimar Winery offerings. There, shoppers can taste from the music note labeled red wines, top picks include the Crescendo Petite Sirah, the Tempo Tempranillo or the artistically labeled white wines, such as the easy on the pocket book white blend wines for a hostess gift.

Lorimar Winery’s Holiday Boutique is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Lorimar Winery Boutique has plenty of gift items to dress your holiday table.

Ashley Ludwig photos

“Many of our items come from local artisans,” Lipton said. “They are perfect for home interiors, setting a holiday table, or decorating your Christmas tree.”

Lorimar Winery’s boutique, along with many others in the Temecula Valley, offers sales space to local artisans who wish to showcase and sell their upscale craft items.

From pillows to placard signs, wine glasses to Christmas ornaments, shoppers will not be disappointed with the options available for purchase in Wine Country.

Come out to Lorimar Winery for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting

is the added benefit of helping the Temecula Food Pantry.

Europa Village Winery offers an escape in a relaxed shopping experience. The boutique is filled with vintage-looking, European styled items, jewelry, clothing and household décor items. Come and see how this in-tasting room boutique is transformed with candlelight, music, and special savings for all, with up to 50-percent off the award winning Bolero Cellars, C’est La Vie, and Vienza wines.

“Escape the crowded malls and come out for a relaxed shopping experience with us,” the invitation

Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. There, you’ll find Santa, along with Christmas cookies, cocoa, mulled wine, and special discounts at the Lorimar Boutique to complete your shopping list, or to add a few things to yours. For more information, visit www.LorimarWinery. com.

Another holiday boutique shopping tradition in Temecula is the Vivi Bene experience at Europa Village Winery. This Black Friday shopping event, held this year on Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is Europa Village Winery’s answer to the busiest shopping day of the year. Plus there

stated.

Sip wine while you shop great specials – up to 50 percent off – on wine, gifts, decor, and jewelry. Bring six canned goods or other non-perishable items for the Temecula Food Pantry and receive an additional 5 percent discount.

Starting at 5 p.m. and running until 8 p.m., enjoy strolling carolers, mulled wine, cider, bread pudding, and butternut squash bisque.

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Deck your halls with your own personal style this holiday season Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

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There is no shortage of holiday decorating ideas on Pinterest, but if you are sentimental, creating a whole new look may be overwhelming. Local Temecula families shared some of their favorite holiday looks for tried and true primitive, modern, and shabby-chic vintage look.

“I couldn’t wait to decorate for the holidays this year,” said Andrea Moles of Winchester. “We put up our tree this weekend because I was too excited to wait! The kids loved participating in the process.”

Modern styles allow pops of color against a plain canvas. Moles used hers to showcase the beauty of winter using bright whites and deep reds in a smaller space for her family’s holiday display.

Like many, Christmas is her favorite time of year. Seeing the stores filled with holiday decorations got the whole family excited to dress up their home.

The visual representation of joy rings clear with her bright red Christmas ornaments set against the white tree and twinkle lights.

A primitive style of decorating is always in fashion during the holidays. Think in terms of burlap, distressed wood, pallet art, and the rustic addition of unfinished metals in your holiday décor. At craft fairs across the country, bed springs are now the rage for creating primitive works of art. A bed spring Christmas tree can dress up a mantle, or be made into tiny Christmas ornaments.

Mashi Frankel is the type of homemaker who loves to decorate with old school primitive Santa Clauses and vintage touches around her Southern California home. Picking a distinct color palette—such as white, red, green, burlap brown and the silver of rustic metal. The tree at Frankel’s house, is adorned with large floral blossoms, feathers, and ribbon swaths. A Merry Christmas garland also decks the tree, with glittering letters strung diagonally across the front of her display.

Frankel also uses brown paper packages tied with burlap bows and floral accents to further her décor to useful measures. Putting her gifts in rustic metal buckets also makes a

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Holiday vintage and primitive vignettes can take up small spaces in zones around your home. Don’t hesitate to pack up items off your counter tops and above cabinets and recreate mini-settings that spark Christmas cheer.

Wreaths, hand made by Temecula local resident Kristen Saucedo, give your holiday message to all who pass by your home in an ideal way to dress up your front door.

functional way to transfer presents from one home to another. Every space is rethought for the season, giving her whole home over to the holiday in a way to make everything new.

Temecula resident Maggie Goncalves loves a shabby chic look with her vintage items. Also choosing a color scheme that works for her home, Goncalves leans towards shades of ivory, white, pale greens, deep evergreen, with bursts of cranberry red for her holiday displays.

The use of bottlebrush trees with tiny ornaments, gingerbread houses, snowmen, and traditional reindeer also round out her holiday themes.

A small vignette of a snowy village dresses up a buffet table under a mirror. Using her vintage décor and dressing it up with a select grouping of holiday touches makes Goncalves’ style shine through any time of year.

Bringing the outside in is another festive way to dress your home for the holidays. The sidewalks of Temecula and Murrieta are often dotted with pinecones from the plethora of conifers growing in this area. If you can’t find them, a quick trip to the mountains can load you up with bags of pine-scented cones that can be used in wreaths, on tables, or strung together as garland. Goncalves sets pinecones around her home in a way that compliments her décor and appeals to the senses.

There isn’t a flat surface that won’t have a bit of Christmas from her extensive holiday collection.

Tabletops, tops of cabinets and armoires are the perfect location for grouping lit decorations, indoor

Brown paper packages, tied up with string. Use a brown paper wrapping for your gifts—store in metal containers to continue the primitive holiday look, and make transporting presents easier for all when you set them around the tree.

wreaths and more.

Warm up your space with the use of battery powered candles that can be set with 12 hour timers to turn on when the sun goes down, adding charm and glow to any home.

Twinkle lights, candles in the window and even in the fireplace will add ambiance to any home.

Temecula resident Kristen Saudeco makes wreaths for her holiday door and also for friends and Facebook fans.

“I love making wreaths, and the one that says ‘Dear Santa, I want it all!’ will be hanging on my door this year,” she said.

Still, the best holiday decorations are the ones that warm the heart.

Whether that is buying new every year, or hauling out your traditional treasures, involve your children in the decorating process to make memories last.

“We pulled out our tree early and got to decorating,” she said.

“It’s always a beautiful sight to pull up to your house and see your decorated tree through the window, and to watch the kids’ eyes light up with cheer.”

How are you decorating your home for the holidays?

Share your indoor and outdoor decorations with Valley News on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ TemeculaValleyNews.

November 27, 2015 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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Is now the right time to trade-in my home?

John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News Today’s Temecula and Murrieta Move-Up/Move-Down Buyers face many challenges in an ever evolving real estate market. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a larger home for your family with more yard for the kids and dogs to play or are downsizing to a smaller home with less maintenance, the challenges are all the same, juggling two real estate transactions at once.

Not an easy task for even the most diligent.

Since many of our Temecula and Murrieta neighbors once again have equity in their homes, many are planning on selling their homes to buy another, as the local real estate market continues to appreciate.

The local Temecula and Murrieta market conditions can be both a blessing and a curse to the moveup buyer. While the thought of limited inventory to select a new home from is not something to look forward to, yet when selling your current home you’ll welcome the bidding war that buyers will generate for the right home in the right neighborhood.

The trick, of course, is in managing and even juggling simultaneous transactions – a task that can be both frenzied and daunting to even the most experienced homeowner.

In the worst case scenario not only can the dream home be lost, but the earnest money deposit as well.

While every seller-buyer is different and each has their own personal scenario, unique to them they still must answer the all-important universal question, “Can I afford to pay two mortgages at once if I buy before I sell? Or do I prepare to move twice, if I sell before I buy?”

Should I stay or should I go?

The biggest issue about buying before you sell of course, is financing. With the newest provision of the Dodd-Frank Act, TRID which

home.

It is fairly common to allow the seller to remain in possession of the property for up to three days after the close of escrow without any financial consideration. More than three days, a rent-back should be negotiated. While the amount of the rent is always negotiable it’s typical to consider the buyers payment and add in a pro-rated share of property taxes, home-owners insurance and HOA dues, if any. A rent-back payment is intended to keep the buyer whole and not create a profit center.

The buyer’s lender may allow up to 60 days of rent-back; anything more and the buyer’s lender may consider the loan to be for investment property, not allowing owner-occupied financing. In today’s competitive Market most buyers will be willing to cooperate allowing you to find your new home and close your own escrow if the home is priced right and in great condition.

took effect October 1 of this year, it’s still unclear how the lenders will interpret the federal law aimed at protecting consumers while maintaining the integrity of federally insured mortgages. Now more than ever, it’s critical to speak with your lender and investigate how a ‘Qualified Mortgage’ effects your personal situation.

Some move-up buyers will decide to NOT pay two mortgage payments and just go ahead and move in with friends or family, or perhaps rent an apartment or other temporary housing giving them more time to find and buy their new home.

There is more control in selling As a seller, you have two tools that can be used to make the process run smoother. First, when you list your home, have your agent report to the MLS that the sale of your home is contingent on you being able to find your new dream home.

This will allow escrow to coordinate a dual simultaneous closing.

The other option, when an offer comes in on the sale of your home, a good Realtor® can negotiate a seller rent-back agreement. This allows the buyer to close escrow on your home and take title while allowing you to remain in the home until you can move into your new

Buying techniques As a move-up buyer with a house to sell, a smart move is to limit your search to homes that have been on the market or 30 days or more.

While this is not a long time in a ‘normal’ market, the seller will no doubt be feeling anxious and probably more willing to negotiate a contingency allowing the buyer to sell their home. The object will be to convince the seller to believe they are better off accepting your contingent offer than waiting for another buyer to come along. It should go without saying that a full price offer should be made with few other contingencies and if you want a long escrow, perhaps sweeten the pot with a little extra purchase price.

By having your financing locked in, removing a loan contingency is another strong move that can work in your favor.

A seller may accept your contingent offer with a ‘kick-out clause’ that will enable them to keep their home on the market and if a better

offer comes in, they can ‘kick’ your contract with an appropriate notice, giving you the opportunity to move forward with your contract.

As the buyer, having more flexibility in location may work for you as well. While certain local neighborhoods turn homes quicker than others, there really are NO bad Temecula, Murrieta neighborhoods.

Allowing for some flexibility in location and even features can prove advantageous – without settling of course.

The Devil’s in the details The most important thing a move-up buyer can do is be prepare, on every level. As we discussed above, having your financing in place is critical.

Make sure that the home you’re selling is in the best possible condition, staged to appeal to the widest audience and priced for a quick sale.

The final consideration every move-up buyer needs to focus on is a back-up plan. Always keep in mind the infamous Murphy’s Rule, “If anything can go wrong, it will”. Sometimes ‘Plan B’ turns out to be the best plan, especially if it works out!

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

For questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact, 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.). John Occhi is a semi-retired Temecula Realtor® who is pursuing his dreams and passions traveling the country, in an RV on the “American Wine Trail”.

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SRCAR Chili Cook-Off benefits 3 local charities Paul Bandong Writer The Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® Second Annual Chili Cook-Off for Charity event held Oct. 2 was once again a tremendous success, raising over $15,000 for charity.

“We can’t tell you how excited we are that this event grew and we were able to raise funds again for more worthwhile charities,” said event organizer Shelley Moore of Escrow Leaders. The event raised $10,000 last year.

This year’s charity beneficiaries are the SRCAR Scholarship Foundation, Manzanita Ranch and the family of local fallen hero USMC Sgt. Eric Seaman. Each received a check for $3,692.48.

The SRCAR Scholarship Foundation awards $500 scholarships to high school seniors each year.

“Thanks to Go Green Realty and the SRCAR Chili Cook-Off donations we will be able to award over twenty scholarships to deserving, graduating seniors in 2016,” Denyse Wilson, scholarship chair for the past two years said.

Go Green Realty, who is pioneering a “social enterprise” philosophy in which they donate portions of the proceeds from the close of each escrow as checks in support of local non-profits, donated $500, or one scholarship, to the SRCAR Scholarship Foundation.

Manzanita Ranch provides “The One Good Day Project” making it possible for veterans with PTSD, cancer patients, survivors and atrisk youth to enjoy a full day with horses at the ranch.

“The ranch is run by all volunteers,” said Johnny Roberts, “and donations support the health and well-being of the service horses.”

Seaman, a Murrieta resident, was killed in a helicopter crash while on a humanitarian mission in Nepal following a devastating earthquake.

Thousands of local residents lined the streets in honor and support when his remains were returned to the area earlier this year.

He left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children Roman and Ryleigh. The donation was made to Seaman’s children.

Moore expressed her gratitude “to the many sponsors without whom we would not be able to host such a great event.”

Sponsors included My NHD’s Beer Garden, Escrow Leaders Wine Garden, Brian Deckers’ Red Hot, Generations Escrow Photo Booth, Deanza Termite’s music venue, Valley News and Mountain View

Financial for the printing.

Participating Jalapeno Sponsors included Real Estate Places, Envoy Mortgage, Exit Alliance Realty, Team Forss/Allison James, A Better Look Home Inspection, Corner Escrow, Susan Dagley/Century 21 Award, EBS Escrow, Mason Ballard/Coldwell Banker Residential Mortgage, Heritage Escrow, Franklin Loan Center, Realty One Group, Josh Miller/Miller Financial, Homesmart, Scott Farnum/ Weichert Realty, Greg Lucker/GSL Real Estate, Allie’s Party Rentals and Signs By Tomorrow.

Direct donations were made by Jill Garton and Patty Saither from First American Title, Yvonne Ruiz

of Wine Country Notary, Cindy Wessells from The Mortgage Mall, and Myrna Crowther from Prime Lending.

The second annual SRCAR Chile Cook-Off categories and winners included Heritage Escrow for Homestyle, Most Original was awarded to Exit Alliance, Hot Hot Hot winner was Brian Novotny with Farmers Insurance, Chili Verde was awarded to Michelle Montoya of Nana’s Tamales, People’s Choice was awarded to Reliable Realty. Best cornbread went to Old Republic Home Warranty and Best Booth was won by Exit Alliance Realty. Heritage Escrow won Best Overall.

“It was an amazing evening of fun and fellowship,” said Moore.

“We cannot wait to see how it

grows even more in 2016.”

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Business

Think twice about spending that bonus

Nathaniel Sillin Special to Valley News When is a bonus not a bonus?

When you fail to think about what that extra income will mean to your overall finances.

I don’t mean to spoil the fun. Bonuses, particularly if they recognize your great performance during the year, are rewarding in a number of ways beyond money. It means your work is being noticed and you might rise higher in the organization – always a good thing.

However, in many organizations,

bonus compensation has developed and transformed to a new entity, very different from how it was a generation ago. So before you book your dream trip to an exotic beachfront resort, take a closer look.

According to human resources and management consulting firm Aon Hewitt, (www.aon.com/ human-capital-consulting/), some 90 percent of employers have either implemented or are considering something called “variable pay systems” that mean a greater reliance on “incentives, bonuses and cash awards,” to reward highperforming employees.

Employers are signing on because it helps them slow the growth of overall payroll, which is the biggest fixed cost in any business.

It also offers a way to boost performance among workers at all levels.

What do one-time bonuses or a conversion to a variable-pay system mean for you? Potentially, this could result in changes to your tax situation, the overall value of your employer- and government-based benefits and therefore, your longterm financial picture. Here are some questions to ask:

What kind of bonus is it? Make sure you understand whether a bonus is a one-time award or a shift to an ongoing bonus system. This is a money and a career question. If you are going to be evaluated under new benchmarks and measurements for work you’ve done every day, you should fully understand these new guidelines and how you can maximize them in your best interest.

Get qualified advice. A one-time bonus or a long-term change in the way you’re being compensated is an important financial event. Consider speaking with a qualified financial planner or tax expert about any bonus news you receive and see how they think you should handle the money. Keep in mind that the Internal Revenue Service generally considers bonuses as supplemental wages that can be taxed at a higher rate. Check IRS Publication 15 for more detail. Keep in mind that your salary level – not extra money you get from bonuses or other incentives – provides the basis for calculating your employee benefits and what a lender might offer for

mortgages or other credit. In some cases, it might be better to save or invest that bonus than to spend it outright.

Ask questions. Read any paperwork that accompanies your bonus information, write down questions and take them to your employer’s designated human resource representative or manager directly.

Be practical, but don’t forget the fun. Consider treating your bonus like your paycheck – evaluate what essential needs should to be addressed first and figure out what you can spend for fun.

Make a change if you need to. As more employers adopt variable pay and performance grading systems, consider issues beyond the money. For example, if you are doing work you love, will meeting new performance targets change how you feel about your job? Are you ready to take on the challenges of a workplace where you’re graded and evaluated in a different way than you are used to? In some environments, new

employee compensation methods can be liberating and financially rewarding; in others, it can make it tougher to stay. See where you stand, and if changing jobs might be worthwhile, consider looking for a better opportunity Bottom line: The way workers are being paid is changing. It’s important to understand how one-time or annual bonuses might affect your long-term finances.

Nathaniel Sillin is the Head of Global Financial Literacy at Visa Inc. and runs the company’s financial literacy program in the United States, which includes the awardwinning Practical Money Skills for Life and What’s My Score programs. As part of his work at Visa, Sillin is a frequent public speaker and an active voice in the financial literacy community. Sillin currently sits on the National Board of Directors for the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® and is a member of the University of Vermont alumni board.

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chamber update

Wishing Our Community a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Temecula Valley

Lake Elsinore Valley

ChAMBeR Of COMMeRCe

ChAMBeR Of COMMeRCe

December Events: Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 17

4-5:30pm. Open House @ TVCC. 8am-9:30am.Coffee Connection @ TVCC. 12pm-1:30pm. Business Encounter @ TVCC 5pm-7:30pm.Chamber Member Appreciation Night at Journey at Pechanga, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA. 2pm. Ribbon Cutting for Ranch and Coast Real Estate.

New Members: • Advanced Home Health Services • Adams Landscaping, Inc. • All State Propane • Bahama Bucks (Margarita Road) • Bridgette Mayer Art Advisors • Coordinated Care Systems • CORE Physical Therapy • Infinite Media Solutions • Isagenix International • Jay A. Ferns, D.O. • Karma Collins Consulting • Pahal, Vora and Associates • Pedego Temecula Electric Bikes • Pins ‘N Pockets • Vipco Advisors, Inc. • Wealthbldrs

Presidents Message: The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is actively engaged in promoting and sustaining a business friendly environment in which businesses grow and thrive. The mission of the TVCC is to give our members direct access to business and community leaders who share their economic, civic and social concerns.

The Chamber unites the efforts of business, industrial and professional individuals to ensure an enhanced business climate, harnessing the tremendous potential of the private enterprise system and enabling its members to accomplish collectively what no one could do individually..

– Alice Sullivan, President/CEO 26790 Ynez Courte, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 676-5090 www.temecula.org

December Events: 12-1pm. Lunch & Learn: Lake Elsinore Historical Society “Where Were They Located”, Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant.

Dec 5 4-9pm.Winterfest Dec 9 8:30-9:30am.Hump Day Morning Mixer, Lake Elsinore Casino Restaurant.

Dec 11 12-1:30pm. Lake Elsinore Nooner, Lake Elsinore Casino Restaurant.

Dec 12 8:30am. Breakfast with Santa, McVicker Fire Station #85.

Dec 15 11:30am-1:30pm. Student of the Month, Lakeside High School.

Dec 19 8:30am. Breakfast with Santa, McVicker Fire Station #97.

Nov 27-Dec 6 9am-8pm. 2015 Original Christmas Tree Lane. Lake Elsinore Outlets.

Dec 2

New Members: • The Links at Summerly • Add Solar • Kamali’i Foster Family Agency • Planet Fitness

President’s Message: Our mission is to pursue excellence and economic growth in the lake Elsinore Valley through leadership and community partnerships, by acting as a catalyst for an innovative business environment, representing the interest of business before government and enhancing the vitality of the community we serve through Economic Development.

The purpose is not to make a profit in dollars and cents, but rather to profit its members through an improved market that allows our ultimate goal to make Lake Elsinore a great place to do business.

132 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 245-8848 www.lakeelsinorechamber.com

Wildomar ChAMBeR Of COMMeRCe

Canyon Lake

December Events:

ChAMBeR Of COMMeRCe December Events “Painter’s Night” at The Cup Above 31700 Railroad Canyon Rd. Pre-registration 951-244-3434.

Dec 5 Winter Carnival and Tree-Lighting Canyon Lake City Hall 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd. 5pm Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12:05-1:05. Toastmasters at City Hall – Multipurpose room. Become a confident leader and speaker.

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 9am-1pm. Canyon Lake Farmers Market, Canyon Lake Towne Center upper parking lot.

Dec 2

Dec 4

New Members: • Paul Davis Emergency Services • Bull’s Eye Pest Control • Pain Care Clinic Acupuncture

Dec 10 Dec 12

Dec 13

7:30am. Wake up Wildomar Breakfast, Located at the Landing Zone Grill, 19980 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, our speaker will be Ginger Greaves from the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation.

5:30-7pm. Christmas Networking Mixer, located at the Widomar Chamber, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595.

7:30am-11am. Breakfast With Santa, located at Fire Station #61, 32637 Gruwell Street, Wildomar, CA 92595, tickets available at City Hall.

12:30-3:00pm. Community Outreach Ministry’s 15th Annual Angel Tree Christmas Party, located at the Elks Lodge #2591, 33700 MIssion Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595.

President’s Message:

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of our members, supporters and generous sponsors. Many of our events would not have been a success without the generous support you have provided us. We deeply appreciate the willingness with which you have and continue to sponsors our efforts to encourage a strong local economy and quality of life by promoting and advancing the community, civic, cultural and educational development of the Canyon Lake area.

On behalf of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce we wish everyone a very happy, healthy holiday season.

– Jim Randle, President Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce

Why Join the Wildomar Chamber? Chamber membership provides your company with: Connections to business prospects, opportunities and relationships through multiple networking programs throughout the year. Visibility and exposure for your business through print, social media and online presence.

Access to elected city officials and information about laws from our legislative council. Marketing to maximize your dollars and reach our local business community! At every level of membership you will continue to receive a package of benefits including: Business Referrals, Presence on the Chamber website Publications, Networking Opportunities, Marketing Services.

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Business Section 179 offers tax deductions for equipment purchases David May Special to Valley News As the end of the year approaches, there are some beneficial tax incentives that are available to businesses. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment either purchased or leased during the tax year. Originally designed to help small businesses purchase equipment as an incentive, more importantly, for the businesses to invest in themselves.

All businesses need equipment, be it machinery, computers, telephone systems, software, office furnishings, Security Camera’s and more. It is likely that your business will purchase many qualifying goods during the year. Section 179 is designed to make that purchasing decision financially attractive.

According to TVC Inc.’s financial resources, the 2015 deduction limit is $25,000, and the spending cap is $200,000. This deduction is available for equipment and software purchased and placed into service by Dec. 31 of each tax year. For example, if a company purchases new equipment for a total of $8,000. The entire amount is deductible, and the lowered cost of the equipment less the tax savings is $5,200. The cash savings on this amount is $2,800, based upon an assumption of a 35 percent tax bracket.

This adds up to real money for small businesses, especially if they use this at the end of the year. If tax year 2015 was a profitable year for the business, the 179 deduction is one of the best planning tools available. If you buy qualifying equipment before year end, and also placed into service by December

31, 2015, up to $25,000 can be deducted on a dollar per dollar basis.

Section 179 deduction is simple to use. Businesses fill out part 1 of IRS form 4562. Nothing more.

By deducting the full cost, you lower the amount you pay for that equipment fairly substantially.

If you choose to lease or finance your equipment, the benefits can be further expanded. This means that if you only paid a deposit and made a payment or two toward a lease, 100 percent of the purchase will be deductible, even though out of pocket expenses do not equate to the $25,000 limit. There is simply no better time than now to take advantage of Section 179, because it is a use it or lose it write off, that will end Dec. 31.

Bonus depreciation is not available for tax year 2015 as in years past. There is no guarantee that congress will continue the Section 179 deduction beyond 2015, since previous years had a much higher deduction limits. There are efforts to get congress to raise the deduction back to the higher limits, but at this time, the current $25,000 appears to be the limit for 2015.

TVC is not a tax or financial institution so please contact your tax professional to find out if the 179 deduction would benefit your business. Chances are the answer is yes. The bottom line for businesses, is to take advantage of the Section 179 deduction now, and to purchase the qualifying goods they need to grow, before this opportunity could be lost forever.

This and other information can be found on TVC’s website at www.TVCinc.net.

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Tiny Imprint holds ribbon cutting

Tiny Imprint, a postpartum care provider held a ribbon cutting ceremony last month. As a Postpartum care provider, Tiny Imprint provides evidenced based education on the breastfeeding, sibling care, night care and emotional and physical support. Tiny Imprint’s area of coverage includes the cities of Murrieta, Sun City, Wildomar, Temecula and Hemet. Tiny Imprint is located at 40800 Sunflower Road, in Apt. H202 in Murrieta.

For more information, call (714) 513-4947 or send an email to tinyimprint.doula@gmail.com. Courtesy photo

Taxpayers should beware of scammers financial data from thieves.”

Here are some steps taxpayers can take to protect themselves: Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections. Use automatic updates. Encrypt your tax returns and other sensitive data. Use strong passwords.

Beware of phishing emails. Are you expecting a message from your bank or tax software company to update your account? A link may take you to a fake website that is designed to steal your log-on information. The attachment you open may include a virus or malware that allows a thief to get into your sensitive files.

Beware of phone scams. If you get a call from an aggressive or belligerent person who says you will be sued or jailed if you don’t make an immediate payment, this is a scam. The BOE will have sent letters before you receive a phone call, which would only be to discuss payment options. Remember, if you want to make sure a call to collect a BOE or FTB debt is legitimate, you can call either of our customer service centers to make sure. The BOE’s number is (800) 400-7335 and the FTB’s is (800) 852-5711.

For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit the California Tax Service Center at www.taxes.ca.gov.

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Barons, we hire them to grow with us and become part of our family,” says Rachel Shemirani, Barons’ vice president of marketing. “Murrieta’s excitement to work with Barons and for our grand opening in January is humbling, to say the least.”

To apply, download a job application online by visiting www. baronsmarket.com/careers/ or pick one up in person at the job fair.

Applicants will then schedule a time to sit down with Barons supervisors on either Dec. 4 or 5. Barons plans to announce and hire its official employees in January of 2016, providing enough time for training prior to the store’s opening early next year.

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

Safe Place Director Fonda McGeasy explains the purpose of Day of Action to nearly three dozen volunteers at Calvary Murrieta on Kim Harris photo Saturday, Jan. 17.

Nia Sanchez, a former Menifee resident and Miss USA 2014, will compete in the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Jan. 25 in Doral, Courtesy photo Fla.

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Nearly three dozen volunteers gathered at Calvary Murrieta on Saturday, Jan. 17 to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to stop it.

The Day of Action campaign included the distribution of fliers in the Riverside metropolitan area, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula and parts of the Coachella Valley.

The notice details the consequences of sex and labor trafficking and how victims can get help.

Volunteers were given a brief training and then went out into town to place anti-human trafficking posters in adult book shops, bus stops, hospital emergency rooms, rest stops, truck stops and liquor stores.

The event came about as a way to help enforce legislation signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2012. The legislation added to section 52.6 of the California Civil Code, creates a legal requirement for certain types of businesses to

Nia Sanchez, a former Menifee resident and Miss USA 2014, will compete in the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, Jan. 25 in Doral, Fla. The event will be televised live on NBC at 8 p.m. EST and recorded for rebroadcast at 8 p.m. PST. Sanchez, 24, won the title of Miss USA on June 8 at the Baton Rouge River Center in Louisiana.

She represented the state of Nevada where she now lives after moving to Las Vegas in 2013. She beat out

50 other contestants from all the states and the District of Columbia for the title of 63rd Miss USA. Her other past titles include Miss Menifee Valley 2008, Miss Citrus Valley USA 2009, Miss Riverside County USA 2011 and Miss Hollywood USA 2012.

“My life has completely changed,” Sanchez told Las Vegas Sun reporter Robin Leach in a recent telephone interview as she prepped for the upcoming pageant.

“It’s been an unforgettable year,

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MURRIETA – If you live in Murrieta and appreciate good food at good prices, Barons Market may want to hire you. The family-owned grocery store will host its highly anticipated job fair on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the new Murrieta location, 40545 California Oaks Road. Barons Market encourages interested applicants to apply in person during this two-day period.

With its sixth Southern California location, the family-owned grocery store will bring its all-natural fresh food and beverages to Murrieta’s tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Barons Market, which weaves itself into the fabric of the neighborhood, will hire more than 30 employees from the local workforce.

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SACRAMENTO – California State Board of Equalization Chairman and Franchise Tax Board Member Jerome E. Horton has announced taxpayers should take a few simple steps to keep from being preyed upon by data thieves and cyber criminals.

“I stand with the Internal Revenue Service and other state tax agencies throughout our great nation in encouraging California taxpayers to follow safeguards for protecting their information,’ said Horton.

“Criminals have access to a good deal of personal data which they can use to file fraudulent returns. I urge you to become aware of security measures you can take online and at home to protect your data from cyber criminals.”

Tax authorities made the appeal to the public last week in Washington, D.C. at a news conference that included more than a dozen state tax agency executives, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and representatives of the tax preparation and software developer industries.

“Identity thieves are evolving, and so must we,” said Koskinen.

“The IRS, the states, and the tax industry are putting in place even tougher safeguards. But, we need the public’s help. We need people to join with us and take an active role in protecting their personal and

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LEUSD superintendent gives state of education address Paul Bandong Staff Writer “Nineteen percent of our high school juniors are ready for college-level English Language Arts,” Dr. Doug Kimberly, Superintendent of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District said. “They are ranked sixth in Riverside County.”

Kimberly gave a State of Education address to the monthly gathering of the Lake Elsinore Valley Economic Workforce Development Committee. The Elsinore Chamber of Commerce lunch presentation was held at the Storm Stadium’s Diamond Club was held Nov. 18.

LEUSD serves 21,725 students where 50 percent are Hispanic, 33 percent are white and 5 percent are African-American. Asians and Filipinos account for 4 percent of the population, according to Kimberly.

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“We are always in recruitment for subs,” Kimberly said.

Eighty-four percent of the district’s $206 million budget goes to salaries and benefits, in line with most of the districts in the state.

LEUSD has budgeted expenses of $205 million; unaudited actuals to date are $184 million. Kimberly did note that “the state is projecting an $11 billion surplus” that could affect projected revenues.

Transportation expense is $4.2 million. Special education and ADA programs are federallymandated, but not totally funded by the federal government. LEUSD expenses for such programs total $28.4 million but revenues are only $14.7 million, leaving an almost $14 million gap that ust be funded out of the general fund.

Kimberly estimates that deferred maintenance projects total $9 to 12 million. LEUSD is increasing their allocation from 2 percent of the General Fund to 3 percent to address some of the routine repair and maintenance issues.

He reported that the LEUSD school board recently completed a plan to maximize facility use “to meet the needs of the 21st century.”

MENIFEE – School activities are about to get a lot more adventuresome for students at the Mt. San Jacinto College campus in Menifee.

Students may soon be zip-lining through lush rainforests, exploring ancient temples, and marveling at a prehistoric rock formation—all of them thousands of miles from home. These new opportunities for travel study trips are possible because of two Mt. San Jacinto College professors, Jason Hlebakos and Ted Blake.

Next year, students, non-teaching staff, and teaching colleagues are invited to join the professors on guided tours to Belize, a natural paradise located along Central

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Jajuan Alford, a fifth grader from Temecula Elementary School, checks out the Murrieta Field of Honor during a recent field trip.

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Everyone who goes can do research, earn college credits, study different cultures, and or simply indulge their sense of wanderlust.

“When students experience something directly, it has the greatest impact on them,” said Hlebakos, who teaches environmental studies on the Menifee Valley Campus.

“And with the increasing globalization of our world, it’s more important than ever.”

Hlebakos, who earned his doctorate studying rain forests from Panama to Mexico, will lead a week-long trip to Belize in Cen-

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Kimberly also described a “Dual Immersion” program in which grade 1-5 students at Railroad Canyon Elementary School are learning in both English and Spanish with the goal of being bilingual upon promotion. There is also an IB Middle Years program at Elsinore Middle School. Temescal Canyon High School – a California Gold Ribbon School – also has an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

The district also has career technical pathways including health academy, culinary arts, production management, video production, machinery, automotive, fashion design, and graphic design. They are also exploring a computer science pathway.

Many of their coursework pathways emphasize meeting the A-G state college requirements. There is also a guaranteed admission program with CSU San Marcos.

Kimberly noted the close involvement with community partnerships, citing an example a recent PTSA fundraiser that resulted in $48,000 being raised to purchase and install 23 AEDs so that every school would have one.

“This is an expense we hope to never use,” said Kimberly, “but it is important to have them.”

Kimberly outlined three major challenges ahead. Defining what makes up a quality 21st century education in “a world that is smaller and more competitive.” How to we look at a community and push the levels of expectation academically and how does the district provide parents with enough resources and education to challenge their children academically. Making sure that our facilities and the timing of those facilities are adequate to serve the area and its growth.

In the question/answer session, Kimberly responded that the Local Control and Accountability Plan was designed to close the achievement gap not hamper high achievers. He also addressed questions on the teachers’ retirement system, stating that California Teachers Association has been “noticeably silent on taking ownership of their involvement and participation in the retirement system.”

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MSJC’s Menifee Campus to provide global learning

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This included moving their online charter school into all the schools to provide a blended learning environment, a brick and mortar experience with online capabilities.

The district is ahead of plan to make every classroom wireless ready within three years. The district currently has in use 5,397 IPads, growing to over 6,000 by the end of the year. There are 872 access points and 230 switches throughout the district to accommodate the usage. There are full-time network specialists for connectivity as well as filters and security.

For the first time, the state implemented their standards testing online. A total of 3.2 million students participated statewide. Using IPads, 98 percent of LEUSD students successfully completed 45,720 tests.

The baseline results were published Sept. 9. In the school district, 3 of the students in all grades met or exceeded the English language arts and literacy standard and 23 percent met or exceeded the math standard. These results placed LEUSD 11th in both categories out of 22 school districts in Riverside County.

TEMECULA - Temecula Rotary Club and Murrieta Rotary Club gifted over 200 Temecula fifth graders with an opportunity to visit the Field of Honor located in Murrieta’s Town Square. This

annual event commemorates the valiant efforts of our United States Veterans from all five branches of military service.

Over 2,000 flags are flown each year, purchased and dedicated by local residents. Students also had the opportunity to visit the Veterans Memorial Obelisk, Memorial Walls, and the displays of the Official American Flags, Medal of Honor Flags, and Local Heroes Flags.

Temecula Elementary and Paloma Elementary School’s fifth graders were invited to witness this annual event with all expenses paid by local Rotary Club members.

Mike Noon, Temecula Rotary Club President, highlighted this event with the words, “Introducing our young students to the heroes of so many that have given, and continue to give their lives, is the hallmark of patriotism. Freedom isn’t free. It has a price. And today many learned about what it means to give the ultimate sacrifice.”

Students may never forget this day, knowing that the freedoms we have today came from those that fought and defended us before, he noted.

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tral America next March during the spring break. There, students will zip-line through a forest and visit an ancient Mayan temple.

Blake, an English professor at the Menifee Valley Campus, will lead a group on a 10-day tour of England, Ireland and Wales in June during the summer break. One of the highlights of that tour will be a visit to the mysterious Stonehenge formation.

Travel study trips cost $2,770 to $3,864 and include airfare, lodging, most meals, and guided tours.

Payment plans are available, with each adventure limited to about 20 students. Dec. 15 is the deadline to apply for the upcoming trip to Belize. Spots are still available for both tours.

As one of the Inland Empire’s most innovative and acclaimed educational institutions, Mt. San Jacinto College officials believe that learning takes place in the classroom and the world around us.

For that reason, students are given many opportunities to explore different environments.

The Menifee Valley Campus took its first travel study trips in the 1990s when Art Professor John Seed took students to Europe to show them firsthand the works of the Great Masters.

A year ago, Hlebakos and Blake began planning the 2016 tours.

The professors themselves talk up the trips to arouse the curiosity of potential travelers and line up tour members. Travel agencies handle the actual tour arrangements from there.

One of the best parts of these tours is opening up the world to students who may have never traveled outside the country before. Many of them never even had a passport.

These academic sojourns offer many other benefits beyond the sheer experience of foreign travel.

Students can earn one to three credits for a research project, which must be finished during the semester of their tour. Some students already know their areas of research.

Besides earning academic credit, students can also enhance their college applications and resumes with international experience.

For Hlebakos, and Blake, they say the tours are about giving students a once-in-a-life experience that will last forever. “These trips abroad create a thirst for learning and a love of travel,” Blake said. “And that’s what makes life worth living.”

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Cadet Anthony Tucker receives Silver ‘A’ Award CARLSBAD – Cadet Anthony Tucker of Murrieta has been awarded Army and Navy Academy’s highest recognition, the Silver “A” Award, named after Col. (Hon.) William Currier Atkinson.

The annual award was established in 1943 to identify a select group of cadets who show the potential to do great things based on their exceptional conduct and leadership performance.

Silver “A” Cadets are committed to leading others in all aspects of academy life, especially through academic achievement and leadership in all aspects of cadet life.

Recipients are recognized for their diligent work and consistent demonstration of good character. Before a cadet can be recommended, he has to have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5, a semester grade of “A” in Leadership Education, and an overall citizenship grade of

“Excellent” or higher for the previous and current semesters.

“The recipients of the Silver “A” Award represent the best of the best at Army and Navy Academy,” Major General Arthur Bartell, President of the Academy, said. “These young men have shown outstanding leadership and a commitment to high achievement. Congratulations, Cadets.”

Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is a private notfor-profit institution that provides an academically robust, characterbased education for young men, grades 7 through 12. It is the only private boarding school in San Diego County and the only private military academy for high schoolage students in California and surrounding states.

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Temecula’s Claire Cuenca on Boston’s MCPHS University Deans List BOSTON – MCPHS University, formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, named former Temecula resident Claire Cuenca to the Dean’s List for the Summer 2015 semester.

Claire, a native of Temecula, is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Claire will graduate from the Worcester, Mass. campus in 2017.

The Dean’s List recognizes those students with a full-time course load who have achieved outstanding scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or higher for the academic term.

The mission of MCPHS University is to prepare students for successful careers in health care through

excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, professional service, and community engagement. Founded in 1823, MCPHS University is the oldest institution of higher education in the City of Boston. In addition to the original Boston campus, the University has branch campuses in Worcester, Mass. and Manchester, N.H. The University currently offers more than 76 unique baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree programs and certificates in a variety of health-related disciplines and professions on its three campuses.

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MVUSD’s November Students of the Month announced MURRIETA – The Murrieta Valley Chamber of Commerce High School Student of the Month Recognition Program was held Nov. 5 and five students awarded certificates and gifts for their achievements.The November Students of the Month are Luke Ekstrom, Murrieta Valley High School; Anjil Dowdell, Tenaja Canyon Academy; Dakota Rios, River Springs Charter School; Minji Kim, Vista Murrieta High School; Ashton Farrar, Murrieta Mesa High School; and Dakota Rios, Oak Grove Institute.

Murrieta Mesa senior Ashton Farrar has been in the school’s leadership program four years, serving as treasurer, vice president and this year she is USB President. Ashton maintains a 3.9 GPA while taking a rigorous schedule, including several AP classes. She is a member of National Honor Society, Vice President of the Cultural Power Ambassadors Club which connects foreign exchange students with Mesa students and she has participated in water polo, swimming and volleyball.

Ashton has also helped start the Murrieta Student Outreach, a new city-wide student club dedicated to supporting non-profit charities.

Ashton represented her school on a cultural exchange trip to China.

Ashton hopes to attend USC and study business administration. She is dedicated to making a difference in the world and while she would like to run a non-profit, she also has an interest in serving and protecting as an FBI agent. Ashton said she has learned that life is full of ups and downs and the only thing we can control is how we respond to what life brings.

Tenaja Canyon Academy senior Anjil Dowdell is kind, compassionate and determined to accomplish her future goals. Anjil plans to go into the Air Force and pursue a military career as a language cryptologist. She said she has learned

everyone makes mistakes, but what is important is taking responsibility, correcting the mistake and learning from it. Anjil has worked tirelessly over weekends and holidays to be on track to graduate from high school a semester early. She has been focused, diligent and she goes above and beyond to maintain a 3.6 GPA. Vista Murrieta High School senior Minji Kim is 5th in her class of 800 students. She has a 4.37 GPA and has taken 15 AP and Dual Enrollment courses all while being involved in ASB all four years. Minji has served as her class president in her freshman and sophomore years, Commissioner of Academics her junior year and she is Commissioner of Dance this year. Minji is also member of Link Crew, National Honor Society and Vice President of Science Olympiad at Vista Murrieta.

On top of all this, Minji has volunteered over 250 hours as an intern at the Menifee Valley Veterinarian Clinic. When Minji came to the United States from Korea in third grade, she didn’t know English. She was able to learn English, adapt to a new culture and she committed herself to excellence and achieving at a high level. Minji didn’t let the possibility of failure hold her back from taking chances and even though she has had her share of setbacks, those setbacks have opened more opportunities for her. Minji plans to attend college and go into public health to mitigate the gap in vaccinations and global health care.

Oak Grove senior Dakota Rios has the ability to stay calm in the face of frustrations. He is not a quitter and he knows how to persevere. While Dakota admits to being involved in substance abuse and not being an outstanding student during his first three years of high school, he has turned his life around and he is set to graduate on

Murrieta Students of the Month shown sitting from left are Luke Ekstrom, Murrieta Valley High School; Anjil Dowdell, Tenaja Canyon Academy; Dakota Rios, River Springs Charter School; Minji Kim, Vista Murrieta High School; Ashton Farrar, Murrieta Mesa High School; and Dakota Rios, Oak Grove Institute.

Standing behind them are from left: Patrick Kelley, MVUSD Superintendent; Rick Gibbs, Murrieta Councilman; Margaret Jones, SOM Chair; Jen Pham, SOM Chair; and Patrick Ellis, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce.

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time. Dakota has been able to use his experiences to help others and he tells other people he encounters that no matter how far down you get, there is always a place where you can find support and a chance to turn things around. Dakota said his life has been full of pit stops but he has come a long way and he is looking forward to going to Chaffee College’s radiology tech program.

Murrieta Valley High School senior Luke Ekstrom is determined, courageous, resilient, kind and compassionate. Luke has a 4.0 GPA and he has taken challenging AP and IB courses. Luke has been involved in ASB all four years. He is also involved in Murrieta Student Outreach, a new city-wide student club that is raising funds for ALS. He is captain of the school’s vol-

leyball team and assistant manager of the girls’ volleyball team. He has played soccer for four years. Lake is role model and he is loved and respected by his teachers and peers for his positive attitude. Luke has overcome numerous health obstacles and all the while, he has stayed more focused on others than himself. Luke said he has learned that we all have something to contribute, and we can impact the lives of others by putting others first.

Luke hopes to go to a UC campus or Vanderbilt University and he plans to be a high school physics and math teacher.

River Springs Charter School senior Mackenzie Hall has moved over 12 times in her life. Among other places, she he has lived in Korea, Afghanistan and Cuba. Being a

military “brat” herself, Mackenzie started a 501(c)3 organization when she was 11. The Brat Pack 11 is dedicated to helping the children of America’s wounded and fallen heroes. The goal of MacKenzie’s organization is to help the children focus on their dreams and provide them with a community of support. She said they have fulfilled the wishes of 11 children including one whose wish was to meet Taylor Swift.

In the future she plans to go to community college and she would like to eventually become a filmmaker and continue to grow her non-profit. MacKenzie has learned to be tenacious and resilient and she said you have to have the mindset that you can accomplish whatever you set out to do.

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Chaparral Students Against Destructive Decisions recently conducted a seat belt safety check with Riverside County Sheriff Deputies. The campaign called “ROCK the Belt” from SADD National is a school and community based seat belt safety awareness campaign that is designed to include three main target groups, students, communities and parents. CHS students also hosted a “Click it or Ticket” seat belt relay using cars provided by DCH Honda of Temecula. Ten teams of four students participated.

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Great Oak HS Spirit Run for The Arts donates to education foundation TEMECULA – Representatives from the Great Oak High School Spirit Run for the Arts presented the Temecula Education Foundation with a check for $2,000 at the Nov. 10 Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board Meeting.

The two nonprofit foundations share a common mission supporting visual and performing arts programs in the TVUSD. This is the fifth year the Spirit Run for the Arts has awarded funds to TEF. The $2,000 donation will support TEF Curriculum Support Grants for TVUSD teachers. The foundation recently awarded 62 educators at 23 schools with grants to enhance curriculum using visual arts, performing arts, or science enrichment programs. Over the last five years, the Spirit Run has contributed almost $10,000 to TEF. Since 2011, TEF has donated over $100,000 to TVUSD teachers to support students in Grades K-12.

The next GOHS Spirit Run for the Arts will be during fall of 2016. Run registration opens Jan. 1, 2016.

Formerly known as the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education, TVFEE, the foundation shortened its name to the Temecula Education Foundation, TEF, and announced a new logo and website this year. The 501(c) (3) nonprofit is run by an all-volunteer board of directors.

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school students; curriculum support grants for TVUSD educators; and its community-wide event, the Taste of Temecula Valley. The sixth TOTV will be held April 29-30, 2016, in Old Town Temecula. More information on the foundation is available at www. temeculaeducationfoundation.org.

Previously held on March 6, the annual Spirit Run for the Arts will be held in the fall of 2016. The annual event is hosted by Great Oak High

School. The timed 5k and 10k familyfriendly runs are routed through the south end of the Temecula Valley.

Proceeds help fund the Spirit of Great Oak High School Band and various nonprofits throughout the local area. A primary focus has been raising funds to support visual and performing arts in TVUSD schools. Run registration will open Jan. 1, 2016. Visit www.

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What is Regenerative Medicine?

TEMECULA – Regenerative medicine is an innovative pain management technique that uses the patient’s own body to heal itself. This form of healing has been proven to promote cell reproduction – an essential aspect of healing tissues and bones. Instead of introducing treatment into the body to heal, regenerative medicine gives the body tools to heal on its own.

This process is called rejuvenation.

Since nothing new is introduced into the body, there are typically little to no side effects of using regenerative medicine as a form of pain treatment. Patients can expect about three to six weeks for the natural healing process to take place, but they may need to repeat the treatment.

Almost anyone can be a patient of regenerative medicine. While some procedures and medications are too dangerous for children, regenerative medicine is safe kids and teens. The term “regenerative medicine” is actually an umbrella term that covers platelet-rich plasma injections and stem cell therapy.

PRP injection treatment is used to treat muscle and ligament conditions, particularly degenerative conditions and sports-related injuries. PRP injections started

to gain popularity after sports professionals like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods were able to quickly get back into the game after their injections.

When we injure ourselves, our bodies use the platelets found in our blood to heal. By triggering an inflammatory response when you get hurt, the body is able to use the blood vessel system to direct blood to the injured area to heal. However, if a lot of blood is not naturally flowing to the area, patients could be in pain for longer periods of time.

When patients have a PRP injection, a small sample of blood is taken and put into a centrifuge that separates the platelets from the blood. The platelets are then mixed with dextrose and citrate to make the platelets pure and ready to be injected at the site of pain.

So we know that blood is integral to the healing process, so why does American Spine Group want the platelet-rich plasma inside the blood specifically? It’s because platelets have qualities that allow them to improve cell production and soft tissue and bone regeneration.

Stem cell therapy is used to regenerate healthy cells and replace

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Stem cells are specialized cells and can develop into any kind of cell your body needs, making this an extremely beneficial treatment.

This outpatient procedure uses cells collected from bone marrow and other tissues to help treat a number of painful conditions. The cells are injected directly into the site of injury or degeneration, making this therapy especially useful to patients with degenerative conditions like arthritis or degenerative disc disease. However, as with any procedure, there are risks of stem cell therapy. There is a possibility that the cells could be exposed to infection, but the risk is low.

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TIP of Southwest Riverside County provides support to community Kim Harris Managing Editor

and what the next step is and when they are caught in that trauma they have no idea which way is up,” Stewart said. “So that is our job to provide the emotional and practical support.”

TIP of Southwest Riverside County is currently recruiting volunteers, Stewart said. Classes will begin in January.

“My Goal is to get enough recruits to graduate 20 new volunteers,” she said.

Tip volunteers will receive training in all aspects of trauma intervention, beginning with the first class which will help potential members determine if TIP is right for them. Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted, complete a background check, and complete two weeks of training including on the job training.

Training is given free of charge but a $50 registration fee is charged to help offset administration costs.

Classes are held in the evenings and one weekend and takes about ten days to complete. Volunteers must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance to participate.

After training is completed, TIP volunteers will be scheduled for three “on call” shifts per month.

Each shift is 12 hours long and volunteers are expected to respond to a trauma incident upon notification by an authorized emergency services organization. TIP volunteers must be immediately available by cell phone, and they are committed to being on scene within 20 minutes of notification. They also must attend a monthly three hour continuing education meeting.

TIP members only go on call when requested by emergency services personnel.

The next training begins on Thursday, Jan. 28.

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Many people can’t imagine how witnessing a traumatic event would affect them. What would you do next? How would you react? Where would you go for the answers?

Well that’s where the Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County comes in, according to Magda Stewart, who runs the local chapter of the nonprofit organization.

“Basically what we are is a group of volunteers who get called out by first responders to the scene of a tragic event and what we do is provide emotional and practical support for the survivors of the event,” Stewart explained.

TIP consists of a group of specially trained volunteers who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide emotional aid and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. Volunteers are dispatched at the request of police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital personnel to assist family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death; victims of violent crime including rape, assault, robbery, or burglary; victims of fire; disoriented or lonely elderly persons; people involved in motor vehicle accidents; people who are distraught and seeking immediate support; and survivors of suicide, according to the TIP website at www.tipswrd.org.

“We free the first responders up to take care of the actual scene and we provide the support to the family members, friends and innocent bystanders,” Stewart explained.

TIP volunteers generally spend their time with the survivors of those traumatic events to help them figure out what their next step should be.

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“He’s able to discuss this in a way that people can understand,” said Rocky Hill, who founded Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment in 1987 along with his wife, Deb. Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment has been in Temecula since its

founding. Rocky and Deb Hill have a daughter, Erin, who joined the staff four years ago. In March 2015 Addiction Professional magazine honored Deb Hill with its Clinician of the Year award.

Rocky Hill first heard about Torrington two years ago. The treatment with Suboxone has shown greater effectiveness in curtailing individual opiate addiction.

“It takes away all the withdrawals,” Hill said.

Suboxone also keeps the recipient from a “high” feeling if additional opiates are used.

“It blocks the receptor site,”

Hill said.

Although heroin has historically been used for a “high”, opiates also include painkillers. The endorphins from opiate use contrast with the brain’s normal reaction.

“It would be kind of like near beer versus tequila,” Hill said. “Your brain is really designed for near beer.”

The brain response creates addiction. “It has to respond in some way,” Hill said. “The brain creates new receptor sites and in the process of that the person builds up a tolerance.”

‘Senior Talk’ lecture series to present Francesca Fisher from Geri-Fit TEMECULA – The City of Temecula Community Services Department will present a free “Senior Talk” lecture on Monday, Dec. 14, from 10-11a.m., at the Mary Phillips Senior Center located at 41845 6th St. in Old Town Temecula. “Senior Talk” is a monthly series where knowledgeable speakers provide expertise and give educational information on physical and mental issues, current events, social issues, and more.

The December lecture will feature Francesca Fisher, Certified Senior Strength Training Specialist from Geri-Fit Company LLC, sharing Ten Strength Training Exercises That Will Make You Stronger.

Many seniors are under the impression that walking and upper body strength training exercises are enough to keep them healthy and strong.

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High school football: Vista, Linfield and Heritage still alive as CIF-SS playoffs continue

Brethren Christian High School›s Nathan Sagastume (4) goes up to intercept a pass Rob Davis Photography intended for Rancho Christian WR Evan Pruitt (18).

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Aleva Hifo accounted for two rushing TD’s in the Patriots round 2 win over Yucaipa High Amanda Schwarzer photo School.

Sunbelt League The Heritage Patriots (12-0) remain undefeated following a 31-10 win over Yucaipa High School. As always, the Patriots dominated the running game on the back of senior running back Aleva Hifo and senior quarterback Brett Virgil, who combined for three rushing TDs. Virgil also threw for one TD on his way to another playoff victory. The Heritage defense also came up big, intercepting four of Yucaipa’s passes. They will hit the road to face Cajon High School this Friday night, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Thirteen weeks into the season and three teams, including one that remains undefeated, won’t back down. With the quarterfinals over, and semis on the way, this week provides what could be the area’s most exciting matchups yet.

Southwestern League The Vista Murrieta Broncos (111), have won their eighth straight as they continue the search for a CIF Championship. With a close victory over Upland High School, the Broncos now move on to the semifinals. Tied 14-14 at the half, the Broncos capitalized on one of the few opportunities given to them by the Upland defense, when running back Cole Dubots rushed for the team’s third touchdown, a 93-yarder, putting them up by 21-14, securing a victory. Vista Murrieta will look to make an appearance in their seventh straight championship game for the West Valley Division of CIF-SS playoffs, but first, they will need to defeat Rancho Cucamonga High School (9-3) at home, on Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.

Unfortunately, Murrieta Valley (9-3), saw their season come to an end at the hands of an undefeated Mission Viejo High School team, 42-21. Despite leading at the half, Murrieta Valley’s defense allowed Mission Viejo to bounce back in a huge way, on their way to the semifinals.

Ambassador League The Linfield Lions (11-1) cruised to a shutout victory over Valley Christian, 35-0, to keep their playoff dreams alive. Like we’ve seen all season, the Lions defense was dominant preventing Valley Christian from scoring any points, and giving the offense plenty of opportunity to succeed. Linfield’s rushing performance was dominant, as they ran for over 300 yards on the back of five rushing touchdowns from Lorenzo Burns (2 TDs, 169 yards), Zac Archer (1 TD, 127 yards), Greg Holt and John Henry (1 TD each). The Lions will take on Nipomo High School on the road, on Friday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m.

Cole Dubots races 93 yards to the end zone for what would be the winning score as the Broncos’ beat host Upland 21-14 and advance to semifinals on Friday, Nov. 27.

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South Valley League Both Calvary Murrieta and Rancho Christian saw their seasons end this past week, both receiving tough

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Levi Mcallion (51) and his Brethren Christian High School defense stuff the Rancho Christian Eagles’ late attack.

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Kade Greeley battles with Upland’s Jakob Tilford and comes down with the ball for a Bronco touchdown.

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Linfield Christian’s, Lorenzo Burns (2), looks to the outside in a passing attempt during round two action of Carolyn Brazil photo the CIF-SS playoffs.

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The Broncos’ defense celebrates after stopping Upland on 4th and 2 late in the game.

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FOOTBALL from page B-10 losses on the road.

The Calvary Murrieta Warriors (11-1), saw their 11-game win streak and undefeated season halted with a 28-10 loss to Crean Lutheran. The Warriors led 10-7 at the half, but following that they failed to score again, as Crean scored 21 fourth quarter points to move on to the semis.

Rancho Christian (8-4) also fell out after the quarterfinals, with a 49-26 loss against Brethren Christian High School. Leading 23-21 after the third quarter, the Eagles completely collapsed in what would be their final quarter of the season, allowing Brethren to score 28 points. Senior quarterback

Antonio Mitchell (4) intercepts a batted ball with under two minutes remaining in the game to preserve the Broncos’ 21-14 victory over Upland.

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Carter Treadway had his worst game of the season, throwing for less than 150 yards and two interceptions. Despite that, a strong rushing game kept the Eagles afloat for the first three quarters, counting for 177 yards and the team’s three touchdowns. **All stats, schedules and scores are supplied by local High School Athletic Directors, Maxpreps, CIFSS, Schedule Star and contributing writers/photographers; JP Raineri, Ardie Crenshaw, David Canales, Andrez Imaging, Joanna Pearl, Susanne O’Hara, Ed Faith, Shane Gibson, Amanda Schwarzer, Rob Davis, Matthew Ressler, Paul Bandong, Alicia Salcedo, Erik Thompson and other fans of the games.

[Right] Cayden Bernard (25) makes a tackle for the Lions in their round two playoff win over Valley Christian.

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Murrieta Family YMCA challenges guests to be Ironmen

The Murrieta Family YMCA’s brand new health and wellness facility that recently opened its doors to the public has been challenging members and guests to take the Thanksgiving Ironman Challenge in an effort to increase health and fitness awareness.

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JP Raineri Sports Editor The Murrieta Family YMCA has thrown down the gauntlet

and is challenging members and guests to take the Thanksgiving Ironman Challenge this November in an effort to increase health and fitness awareness during the holi-

day season. The contest, which started on Nov.1, pitted contestants against each other in what could be described as a reality TV game show style of competition where individual members have to row 5 miles, run 26.2 miles, and bike 112 miles, all indoors, using the gym’s state-of-the-art fitness machines.

The event ran through Nov. 25, with the person who completed the three phases the fastest receiving a grand prize and being crowned Ironman (or Ironwoman) for 2015.

Prizes will also be awarded to the first and second runners up, and every person who completes the challenge will receive a t-shirt commemorating their efforts. To make the event even more competitive, the Murrieta Health and Wellness facility will be offering 25 day passes to non-members that coincide with the length of the competition.

“I have been associated with certain types of events like this before, so I was eager to get going,” said Mark Barriere, Executive Director of the Murrieta Family YMCA. “Getting members involved, meeting each other, having employee challenges and member challenges, it just all goes in hand in hand for offering the type of environment that all YMCA programs can be proud of.”

The Murrieta Family YMCA is a brand new health & wellness facility that recently opened its doors to the public. The facility is over 23,000 square feet and is a state-of-the-art, family-friendly fitness center that includes a big selection of new cardio, strength training and functional training equipment with personal entertainment system (TV and internet). Included with membership are group fitness classes such as

BODYPUMP™, Spinning, Yoga, Barre, Boot Camp, Zumba®, Mat Pilates, & Cardio Shred. Additional benefits of membership to the Murrieta Family YMCA include certified personal trainers on site, KidZone (where kids can play and learn in a curriculum-based program while their parents work out), youth fitness like Yoga, Zumba® Kids, Tumbling, Basketball, Tball, Soccer, Creative Dance and family events like Date Night for the parents and kids.

For more information on the Murrieta Family YMCA, visit www.ymcarc.org/murrieta or their facebook page at www.facebook. com/ymcarvc to keep up to date with upcoming events and news.

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Areas top middle schools compete in post-season Fall Baseball Championships

The TYB Bronco Middle School Championships were played by the teams from Temecula Middles Schools and James L. Day, who won the final series against Bella Vista Middle School after going undefeated all season.

The TYB Pony Middle School Championships were played by the teams from James L. Day and Vail Ranch, who won the final game of the series 4-3.

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TEMECULA – The Temecula Youth Baseball League (TYB) has once again crowned their middle school champions after a very ex-

citing fall season. This year some of the area’s different leagues saw a need where middle school baseball was concerned and fielded teams,

but this particular division from TYB seemed to remain the most competitive. Middle School baseball in Temecula was put into place eight years ago by the league as a way to draw players in for a more competitive edge during the fall and to represent their perspective schools at the same time, even if they were competing in other sports.

The division saw an increase in the local public schools that wanted to join over the past few years, so they opened play up to areas like Menifee, Canyon Lake, and even some of the area’s charter schools.

This season Bella Vista was represented by French Valley Pony and was one of two Bronco teams still standing at the end of the season.

James L. Day Middle School, who has been a threat for quite a few years, won the Bronco Division two years ago and the Pony Division last year for Temecula teams, and this year, both the Bronco and Pony teams from JLD once again represented all the way through to

the finals.

In the Bronco Division, which is comprised of 6th graders and young 7th graders, the Dolphins were the second team in the leagues history to go undefeated, 19-0, though they had a lot of pressure from the Silver Hawks in the finals, who stayed ahead of the Dolphins down to the last inning of the second championship series game.

Bella Vista was defeated when the team from DMS rallied to come back from being down seven runs to clinch the title, for the second time in three years. Bella Vista was the last school to have an undefeated championship winning season when their Pony team won it all in 2011.

In the Pony Division, which consists of mainly older 7th and 8th graders, the James L. Day Middle School Dolphins battled all the way back from last place to secure the number four seed in the playoff tournament, where they beat the only undefeated team all season, the Canyon Lake Cougars, not once, but twice to move on to the championship series against Vail Ranch Middle School.

Last year in the same division, with some of the same boys, the Dolphins edged out Vail Ranch in a very exciting 10-inning game to win

the Temecula Championship, then moved on to face Canyon Lake in the City Championships, losing two of the three games played. Canyon Lake had won their area’s trophy for the third consecutive year, but that was not to be the case this year as two very impressive squads from Vail Ranch and James L. Day had other intentions.

The Championship series was a battle between the two top teams, and though it looked like DMS was going to send the series to three games, after dropping game one, 4-1, a walk off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning spoiled the Dolphins plans, where they fell to the Bulldogs, 4-3, ending the fall season for all the teams in TYB. The league will keep to the tradition of placing the championship trophy, which will be displayed at each winning team’s school, with the past and present team’s and players names on it, for the next year until the championships come around again in the Fall of 2016.

For more information on the middle school program or any of the Temecula Youth Baseball’s other divisions for the upcoming spring season, visit www.temeculapony. com.

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Middle School Volleyball Champions crowned, All-Stars selected through Forza For All

Vail Ranch Middle School volleyball champions.

JP Raineri Sports Editor It has been another successful year for Forza For All’s local Middle School Volleyball league, which is in its second year, under the direction of Program Director, Christina Pulver.

“This has been our biggest year yet. Each year we introduce volleyball to hundreds of new players in the valley, and many continue on playing for their high school volleyball teams. Volleyball is now the most popular girls sport in America and we are so very excited that many of the high schools in the area are adding boys’ volleyball,” said Pulver.

Forza For All, a nonprofit youth organization specializing in volleyball, had 42 teams participating this year, made up by girls and boys teams from the Temecula and Murrieta school districts. Games took place at Forza1’s new 6-court facility, called the Forza One Performance Center, which is located

Day Middle School volleyball champions.

at 27711 Diaz Road in Temecula, CA. The 2015 MSL Champions at the varsity level included first place, Vail Ranch Middle School, and second place, Temecula Middle School. At the Junior Varsity level, first place went to James L. Day Middle School and second place went to Dorothy McElhinney. In the JV+ Division, first place went to Dorothy McElhinney’s JV2 team, while Vail Ranch’s JV2 took home second place.

Rosters for the Championship teams include: Vail Ranch Middle School: Madison Allen, Jacqueline Brown, Roxanne Brown, Madeline Clayton, Grace Fitzpatrick, Kaitlin Goodnough, Katrina Jensen, Madison John, Abby LaRue, Delaynie Maple, Madison Montero, Kendra Nock, Emily Olen, Marley Preston.

Day Middle School: Briana Harris, Anna Hawthorne, Bryanna Jenkins, Antonia Lanza, Haylee Law, Genevieve Maczko, Alyssa Melgarejo, Aubrey Mueller, Kaela

Forza For All varsity middle school All-Stars.

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Dorothy McElhinney Middle School: Breanna Baker, Isabelle Cook, Alliya Eid, Ashlynn Florence, Jenna Gordon, Makenzie Jordan, Jade Ketcham Ramos, Isabella Nowlin, Kyla Leilani Ortega, Sophia Parra, Kristal Zepede.

Rosters for the All-Star teams include: Varsity Team Red - coached by Chris White and Amber Preston: VRMS - Marley Preston, BOYS - Troy Hess, TMS - Maddie Endsley, BVMS - Mazeene Quiambao, THOMPSON - Victoria Acevedo, DMMS 1 - Layla Cederlind, VAN AVERY - Caylee Clay, DAY Lizzy Dimapilis, GMS - Sydney Smith, MMS - Eva Combs, BVMS 2 - Liana Woodley, DMMS 2 - Melanie Watson, SHMS - Kayla Hoefler, MENIFEE - Josie Volger.

Varsity Team Black - coached

by Ursula Little: VRMS - Delaynie Maple, BOYS - Michael Hewlett, TMS - Callie Dubots, BVMS Paris Koria, THOMPSON - Sydney England, DMMS 1 - Reka

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School volleyball runners up.

Monteleone, VAN AVER - Bella LoPicollo, DAY - Delaney Sluis, GMS – Simone Witkop, MMS Jaclyn Kinkaid, BVMS 2 - Nadia Gonzales, DMMS 2 - Divinity Gines, SHMS - Molly Wilson, MENIFEE - Isabella Reed.

JV Team Black - coached by Jason Adams: VRMS JV1 - Alyssa Mcalmont, BOYS JV1 - Connor Martineau, TMS JV1 - Gaby Dimopoulos, BVMS JV1 - Abigail Macias, THOMPSON JV1 - Cassandra Orozca, DMMS JV1 - Faith Gal, VAN AVERY JV1 - Beverly Katsiylanni, DAY JV1 - Genevieve Maczko, GMS JV1 - Sofia Pena, MMS JV1 - Lily Landis, WS JV1 - Taylor Lee, SHIVELA - Sasha Small.

JV Team Red – coached by Pat Manning: VRMS JV1 - Maddie Clayton, BOYS JV1 - Javen Benitez, TMS JV1 - Emma Serge, BVMS JV1 - Sophia Rio, THOMPSON JV1 - Ashlyn McAlpin, DMMS JV1 - Aubrey Riley, VAN AVERY JV1 - Gianna Hardy, DAY JV1 - Antonia Lanza, GMS

Forza For All junior varsity middle school All-Stars.

JV1 - Izabelle Romero, MMS JV1 - Ashlyn Wheeler, WSJV1 Kaylie Taitano, SHIVELA - Jazlin Vasquez.

JV (plus) All-Star Teams: Skylar Alvarado, Taylor Cook, Aliyah Lawrence, Nadia Petrosuis, Malloree Thorsen, Savannah Rivera, Staci Villalobos, Keeley Soto, Erica Giarrusso, Sophia Ekstrom, Alyssa Appleby, Presley Scalzo, Michelle Griffith, Joei Southivong, Aliyah Lawrence, Nadia Petrosuis, Yasmin Ramirez, Karina Rocha, Tisha Villano, Amber Kittleson, Audrey Tseng, Yetunde Bello, Halee Whitener, Brooklin Savage, Mia Epting, Natali Aldez, Sydney Jones, Aubrey Harrison, Autumn Johnson, Kara Campos, Savannah Yoder, Cristelle West, Jenna Gordon, Krystal Zepede, Lola Acevedo, Mackenzie Lurkins.

Players that want to continue on or are interested in trying volleyball for the first time should visit www. forza1volleyball.com for classes and teams for girls and boys 6-18 years old.

Forza For All junior varsity (plus) middle school All-Stars.

Vail Ranch Middle School wins Team Titles at Cross Country Invitational JP Raineri Sports Editor Distance running is a sport that combines the best features of team and individual sports and is not for the faint of heart. Cross country for some can be the beginning of a lifetime of running and more and more local middle schools are preparing their students for high school and beyond by offering this extracurricular activity to any students willing to take the challenge at an early age.

Vail Ranch Middle School recently had great success at the Diamond Valley Lake Cross Country Middle School Invitational, which hosted 24 schools and over 1,000 runners during the morning hours on Thursday, Nov. 12. Exceptional weather and great meet management made the day perfect for racing in any of the six, two-mile races.

“Our teams had a great day by winning three division titles, one second place division title, two third place division titles and Overall boys and girls titles,” said Vail Ranch Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Stephen White.

Individuals from Vail Ranch accounted for 34 awards, 13 top 10 finishers, 3 second place finishers and a 1st place finisher, Gabriel Ab-

bes, with the fastest time of the day for the 8th grade boys (10:41.8).

“Our success over the past eight seasons comes from awesome young student athletes, encouraging parents, supportive administration and a caring PE staff that works together. This program has been blessed to see hundreds, yes, hundreds of our runners move on to the high school level, especially Great Oak HS, in Temecula. This may be the largest deepest middle school program in the Nation with 238 team members,” said White.

The 6th Grade Girls took third place behind the pace of Jordan Losey, who took second place overall.

“Jordan went out to win and ran with top girl in the whole meet for more than a mile, and showed that she will not back down from any competition! Talia Stacy (17th place) paced the rest of her teammates to a third place team title.

This group of girls gained so much experience during the season and will be even better next year,” said White.

The 6th Grade Boys also took third place, despite being without their top runner. The 7th Grade Girls took first place, giving them six consecutive meet victories and remained undefeated.

“This girls team is focused on

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going their whole middle school career undefeated. Holly Hunter, second place, had a great week with her second place finish and fastest mile of the year the week before.

Holly has continued to be a force every race and continues to want to get better. Lauren Buckley, fifth place, has been a great team leader every meet and will be awesome for the next five years. Georgie Mandel, Faith Grissom, Sophie Rodriguez, and Arianna Gaff had the best pack of the day finishing 15, 16, 17, and 18th place. Adela Gonzales (22nd) and Natalie Carlton (29th) rounded out the many Bulldog award winners,” added White.

The 7th Grade Boys finished in second place as they were not at full strength, but showed great fight and held on behind Mason White (5th) and Isaac Workman, who got 6th. Mason Richards (15th), Shaun Richter (17th), Kris Simmons (18th), Braeden Berry, (20th), Bryant Srioudom, (28th) and John Worthy (30th), closed out the awards for this group.

“This is an amazing group that will pave the way next year and avenge their first loss of the season,” said White.

The 8th Grade Girls took first place as Aubrie Nex (2nd) led the Lady Bulldogs to a convincing victory over all other competitors.

Madeline Clayton (4th), Alex Larsen (6th), Madyson McGuire (15th), Arianna Griffiths (20th) Carly Korby (21st), Brianne Camerena (22nd) and Delaynie Maple (25th) took home awards for this group.

“It is always hard to say, ‘Good Bye and Best to You in HS,’ but it will be great to see this group succeed at the next level. They are

Student Athletes from the Vail Ranch Middle School Cross Country teams took the overall team titles at the Diamond Valley Lake Cross Country Middle School Invitational on Thursday, Nov. 12.

After winning the overall team titles for the boys and girls races, student athletes from the Vail Ranch Middle School Cross Country Courtesy photos teams hold up their awards.

a very special group that has done nothing but win throughout their middle school career,” said White.

The 8th Grade Boys also took first place behind the driving of Gabriel Abbes, overall winner and fastest time of the day, as he won for the first time and paced his team members to a memorable victory.

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(7th), Leandro Candray (9th) and AJ Tabanoa (16th) rounded out the top five with an outstanding performance.

“The Boys and Girls teams took first place overall and the boys brought the wow factor, while the girls, well winning by almost four minutes, this might be the largest margin of victory ever at the Diamond Valley Lake Invitational.

Good news for us is that six of the top eleven girls are back next year.

They have won this division for the past three or four years against great competition,” added White.

Results can be found at www. finishedresults.com. Vail Ranch will hold their Cross Country Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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1700 + sq. ft. 2 Bath- Retail/ Office Space available January 1st, 2016. In old downtown section of Fallbrook. 760-728-5060.

Hiring ELA and Math Tutors immediately! $15- $17 per hour in Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore. Send resume to info@brightfuturestutoring.net. or apply online at brightfuturestoring.net.

O P TI C IAN FT / P T e x p e r i e n c e d energetic pleasant optician needed for professional office in Fallbrook. Fax resume to 760-728-4296 or email FEC. info@fallbrookeyecare.com

House For Rent 1800 sq ft. Pretty quiet house. Lots of parking space.

Big yard. Privacy. Call 858-699-6318 or 760-415-6504

Marine Technician Growing boat dealership in Lake Elsinore is seeking a technician with some work experience.

Must have own tools and a valid, clean CA drivers license. Please call (951) 674-4250 to schedule interview. Must apply in person.

Pine Tree Lumber Fallbrook is now hiring for lumber yard help.

Duties will include customer service, load building, receiving, using forklifts and saws. Applicant must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours in a day, work in outdoor weather conditions and perform repetitive heavy lifting and carrying up to 100lbs. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test and physical. Prior similar work experience a plus. We offer a competitive starting wage and good benefits. Please apply at 215 E. Ivy Street, Fallbrook Ca 92028. (760) 728-6151. Ask for Jason.

Furniture for Sale

Commercial/Industrial For Rent 6,300 SQ.FT. FALLBROOK BLDG 3,300 sq. ft. office: current floor plan, waiting room, lunch room, accounting, estimating, plan room, foreman’s room, private offices, dry bar. Rear storage.

Men’s & women’s restrooms. Complete Cat 5 wiring for data/phones. Two separate A/C systems. Alarmed. 3,000 sq. ft. industrial shop. 12x12 front roll up. 6x10 rear roll up. 3 phase power.

Compressed air. Men’s & women’s restrooms. 3 private offices, 2 propane high volume heaters, alarm system.

Please call (951) 973-7680

Caregivers are needed immediately at innovative healthcare for shifts in Fallbrook and North County. Caregivers must have one year verifiable experience working with adults. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Applications can be completed on our website: innovativehc.com or picked up at 746 S Main Ave Suite C in Fallbrook.

County Classifieds ADOPTIONS

LEGAL SERVICES

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

If you or a loved one took the blood thinner Xarelto and had complications due to internal bleeding after January 2012 you MAY be due financial compensation. Call Injuryfone 1-800425-4701. (Cal-SCAN)

AUTOS WANTED

MEDICAL SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care of. Call 800-731-5042 (Cal-SCAN) Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 800-743-1482 (CalSCAN)

Estate Sale Gigantic Estate/Garage Sale?

Antique dishes, cups, pictures, silver items over 100 years old. Antique golf clubs and others fairly new. 11/2711/29. Items will be for sale Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the next three weeks. Please Call (760) 728-3005 to schedule an appointment to view items.

For Rent

Dish Network – Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.)

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-966-1904 to start your application today! (Cal-SCAN) Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-6735926 (Cal-SCAN)

HEALTH/MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! Cut your drug costs! SAVE $$! 50 Pills for $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed and Discreet. CALL 1-800624-9105 (Cal-SCAN) S t o p O V E R PAY I N G f o r y o u r prescriptions! Save up to 93%! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and FREE Shipping. 1-800-273-0209 (Cal-SCAN) Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-7965091 (Cal-SCAN) VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net (Cal-SCAN)

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

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

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

Formal Pecan Wood Dining Room set. Six Chairs,pad plus extension.

Beautiful Condition. $495 or any reasonable offer. (951) 471-8765.

Yard Sale/Garage Sale/Moving Sale Huge Yard Sale Sat. 11/28. 7am.

1639 Vista del Lago off N. Stage Coach.

Follow Signs. Holiday, household, clothes, toys, bike, furniture, air hockey table, area rug, electronics, and much more.

Property Management with Personal Attention

See a complete list of available rentals at: murrietatemeculapropertymanagers.com

Murrieta

2BR/2BA condo with garage.

Ground level. Fridge, w/d. Small patio.

Cat ok. 776 sf. $1275

Murrieta

2BR/2.5BA townhome with garage.

Granite/tile/carpet. All appliances.

Pet, on approval. 1166sf. $1425

Employment and Jobs Lead Plant Operator This position requires little supervision and directs the activities of operators in a tertiary treatment plant. WWTPO III certification is required. Monthly salary is $5,408 TO $6,923. DOQ plus benefits. To apply: visit www.fpud.com.

Fallbrook Public Utility District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention Rental Owners & Investors

We are in need of single-family homes and condos to rent.

Please call for information & the management plans we offer.

Call 951-696-5920

39429 Los Alamos Road, #E, Murrieta

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

R oom f or R e n t i n R a n c h o California, Temecula. Near Wineries, No Illegal drugs. $500. Call Patty for more information 951-760-3277.

CPAP/BIPAP supplies at little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network!

Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs.

800-421-4309. (Cal-SCAN) Life Alert. 24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 800714-1609. (Cal-SCAN)

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

We Make It Easy for You!

Safe Step Walk-In Tub! Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal.

Approved by Arthritis Foundation.

Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.

American Made. Installation Included.

Call 800-799-4811 for $750 Off. (CalSCAN)

3 convenient locations: Menifee ~ Hemet ~ Temecula

Will Price Match Any Doctor in

$59 $79

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Temecula Valley!

SENIOR LIVING A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service.

Contact our trusted,local experts today!

Our service is FREE/no obligation.

CALL 1-800-550-4822. (Cal-SCAN)

B usiness D irectory BUILD DESIGN/CONST.

FLOORING

PAVING

REAL ESTATE

Blaze Anthony Design

West Coast Flooring OUTLETS

Mike Jones Paving

New Homes / Additions / Remodel FREE CONSULATION Lic. 177427

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

Find Out What the home down the street sold for online www.myhomesalesreport.com

(951) 526-7349 ESTATE SALES

(800) 366-1333

Elissa’s Estate Sales

FREE ON SITE/HOME SAMPLE PRESENTATION FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATE CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT SERVING CLIENTS 7/24/365 Licensed, Insured and Bonded

Let us do ALL the work for you!!

Serving the Inland Valley Area.

Over 15 years experience.

References upon request Elissasestatesales@gmail.com www.californiaestatesale.com

(951) 285-6461 HOME IMPROVEMENT

REASONABLE PRICES Termite/Dry Rot Repair Remodels & Restorations Room by Room Renovations Escrow Repairs Lic#B928620 Insured & Bonded Call Jose 760-519-4432

Landscaping

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

760-859-4839 PAINTING

Business directories have worked for those who are on a tight budget.

Call today.

760-723-7319

• Resurfacing • Slurry Seal • Chip Seal • Crack Filling • Patching • Brick Pavers • Concrete • Striping Free Estimates!

(951) 400-3126 mj.pavetheplanet@gmail.com Ponds - Fountains

The Pond Guy Koi Ponds, Fountains & Lakes Installation ~ Repairs ~ Monthly Serving Reasonable Rates www.rvlponds.com

760-717-0338 PIANO LESSONS

Or Free Recorded Message

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

Home Partners Reality Seniors! Purchase a New Home No Monthly Mortgage Payments No Qualifying - No Credit Check FHA Insured - ​HUD Approved Relocate to a Senior Community www.ihavenomortgage.com

(951) 445-4833 (951) 816-8206 REAL ESTATE SALES ~ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

John and Audrey

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

Teachers with Degrees

(951) 263-3841

Individual or Group Children and Adults

WOOD’S PAINTING CONTRACTORS

(951) 672-9051

Interior ~ Exterior Professional Workmen!

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

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate School www.acceleratedschools.us

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

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

Call or visit NSDCVineandWine.com Vineyard and Winery Properties

760-468-0849 701 S. Main, Fallbrook

ROOFING

Mountain Valley Roofing Above All-A-SUPER-ROOF Specializing in Leak Repair and Roof Certification Over 40 years experience!

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

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • November 27, 2015

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MURRIETA / TEMECULA

36705 Briggs Rd. - Murrieta, CA 92563

On Winchester (79) Just past French Valley Airport ORENO RENO ALLEY

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AMAZING SPECIMEN & NEAR MATURE TREES & PALMS All Major Varieties Trees & Palms! most

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MURRIETA

SAN DIEGO / ESCONDIDO

CARLSBAD / OCEANSIDE

26334 Mesa Rock Rd. Escondido, CA 92026

1044 Carlsbad Village Dr. - Carlsbad 92008

I-15 Exit Deer Springs Rd. Rd

Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, La Jolla, Pacic Beach, La Costa, Del Mar, & all nearby areas

Call Mike at 619-320-6012

San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel & all nearby areas

Call John at 760-301-5960

Fallbrook, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista & all nearby areas

GIANT TREE LOT!

Call Zack at 760-990-1079

Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Winchester, Menifee, Canyon Lake & all nearby areas

Call Anthony at 951-331-7279

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MURRIETA / TEMECULA

951-616-1706

Mon - Sat: 7 - 5•Sundays: 9 - 5

MOR MORENO VAL VALLEY

Benton Rd

36705 Briggs Rd. - Murrieta, CA 92563

Auld Rd.

On Winchester (79) Just past French Valley Airport

MURRIETA / TEMECULA

CHINO / CHINO HILLS

ORANGE COUNTY

36705 Briggs Rd. - Murrieta, CA 92563

5211 Edison Ave, Chino, CA 91710

19121 Brookhurst, Huntington Beach, 92646

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

RIVERSIDE / SAN BERNARDINO

PALM SPRINGS AREA

9501 Lincoln Ave. - Riverside, CA 92504

50600 Jacksons St., Coachella, CA 92236

HEMET

951-616-1706 909-287-3378 714-908-4922 On Winchester (79) Just past French Valley Airport

FILLMORE / VENTURA CO.

SW Corner of Central & Edison

On Brookhurst. Just S. of Garfield

805-521-4360 818-284-6894 951-817-7419 760-291-8004

3906 E. Telegraph Rd. - Fillmore, CA 93015 11745 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, 91605 HWY 126 & Torrey Rd. (across from AM-PM)

Jusw W. of Lankershim

SW Corner Van Buren & Lincoln Ave.

Just South of Ave. 50 on Jackson St.

Landscapers, Designers, Architects, Project Managers & Developers SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHOLESALE MANAGER

CALL BRIAN FLOOD 760-742-6025

MURRIETA

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