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Our Nicholas Foundation names Rebecca Clossick Volunteer of the Year
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Woman combines love of dogs and compassion for others in volunteer job
Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Our Nicholas Foundation founders Mark and Kathy Anselmo named Rebecca Clossick, Great Oak High School Senior and Game Day Cheerleader, as their autism organization’s Volunteer of the Year for 2014. see page A-3
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Senator continues fight to restore funding to newly incorporated cities Michelle Mears-Gerst Writer
Canine Support Teams members and their dogs. Pictured left to right, Carol Roquemore and Ranger, Randy Poulson and Bishop, Ashely Wood with Rafe, John Giboney and Beamer, Dana Iniguez and Banko (front) Isela Gonzalez with Royce. JP Raineri photos
Government officials in Wildomar, Menifee, Eastvale and Jurupa Valley were disappointed in September when Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 69, which would have restored millions of dollars in Vehicle License Fee revenue to their cities. see page A-10
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Temecula Valley Unified School District welcomes new school board members Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer
Kim Harris Staff Writer Sally Wing was a little girl when she first read a book called “Follow My Leader.” In the book, a young boy who had been blinded by firecrackers was introduced to a seeing eye dog. While the boy was resistant to the situation, eventually love, affection and companionship evolved between the two. That was the point where she told her parents she knew that she wanted to train seeing eye dogs
when she grew up. “I told my parents, ‘I want to raise dogs to be seeing eye dogs; that is going to be the coolest job in the world,’” Wing said. Sometimes life gets in the way of a little girl’s dream, though. Wing never did get to train seeing eye dogs. Instead she grew up, raised a family and found a way to incorporate helping dogs and people at the same time. “My circumstances just never
see DOGS, page A-10
‘If it were up to me, I’d never leave’ Murrieta Fire Chief Matt Shobert hangs up his boots to focus on recovery
Parents and teachers, get ready for a change in the Temecula Valley Unified School District school board in the coming months. New members Kevin Hill, Sandy Hinkson, and Julie Farnbach joined current School Board President Allen Pulsipher and Clerk, Dr. Kristi Rutz-Robbins. The three new members’ term of office will run until December, 2018.
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Sally Wing from Canine Support Teams takes a photo of Murrieta Mesa High School student Joseph Aguilar after he made a donation to help support the program at the Promenade Mall on Dec. 18.
The City of Murrieta’s Fire Chief Matt Shobert is officially stepping down on Dec.31 to continue his recovery from a freak accident he suffered on July 2. While attending an Equine Immersion Workshop outside of Tucson, Ariz., Shobert discussed his accident, recovery and impending retirement. “The workshop is designed for victims of post-traumatic stress,” he said. “The horses have a sense about them, a sensitivity that almost understands what you’ve gone through.”
The Equine Immersion facility is near the Northwest Fire District where he began his career. Next week, Shobert, 52, is returning to Murrieta for his official retirement from the fire service. “My team of doctors came to the conclusion that due to the severity of my injury, suffering a mild traumatic brain injury, short term memory loss, and post-traumatic stress due to self-rescue, it’s time to retire,” he said. “If it were up to me, I’d never leave.” Shobert has at least six surgeries remaining and the next one will be to reconstruct his jaw. He knows
see SHOBERT, page A-9
Soccer phenom Ariel Lassiter signs with LA Galaxy Great Oak graduate following in father’s footsteps Paul Bandong Staff Writer “It’s official. I am now part of the LA Galaxy,” announced Ariel Lassiter on Instagram. Lassiter, a 2013 graduate of Great Oak High School, led the Wolfpack to three straight Southwestern League Championships and was selected All-Area and All-CIF. Lassiter was also named HS Gametime Boys Soccer Player of the Year and CBAADA Athlete of the Year. He trained with San Diego’s Albion SC where he won three national titles and was awarded the U16 Golden Boot Award at the 2011 US Youth Soccer National Championships. In the fall of 2013, Lassiter joined the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs on a soccer scholarship. He started 21 matches as a freshman and was the team’s
see LASSITER, page B-2
Ariel Lassiter, a 2013 graduate of Great Oak High School, passes during the Wolfpack's Paul Gallaher photo 1-1 tie with the Nighthawks, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
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Hard News Murrieta bank robbery, pursuit ends in shooting and arrests Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A bank robbery in Murrieta came to a dramatic end Friday, Dec. 19 after the suspects fled from police into Temecula. First Citizens Bank on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Ivy Street in Murrieta was robbed at about 2 p.m., according to police on scene. “Shortly thereafter, officers from the Murrieta Police Department observed the suspect vehicle driving in the area of Elm Street and Jefferson Avenue at a high rate of speed,” said Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Muñoz. “Attempts were made to conduct a traffic enforcement stop but the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit a spike strip was deployed by the Murrieta Police Department disabling the vehicle’s rear tire.” The pursuit continued into the city of Temecula where the suspect purposely drove toward a pursuing
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51-year-old, Chula Vista resident Duane Bowen was arrested and booked into a Riverside County Medical Detention Care Facility for robbery, conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon, and felony evading.
30-year-old, La Mesa resident Thomas Ferguson was arrested and booked into the Southwest Detention Center for armed robbery. Courtesy photo
police vehicle driven by a Murrieta police detective. The suspect collided into the driver’s side door,
injuring the detective. Subsequent to the collision, the pursuit ended in the 43500 block of Ridge Park Drive where the suspect’s vehicle came to a complete stop. The driver of the vehicle immediately exited his vehicle and an officer involved shooting occurred. Both suspects were taken into custody and the driver of the vehicle was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital for a nonlife-threatening gunshot wound. A Murrieta Police detective was also treated at a local hospital for an injury suffered during the vehicle collision that occurred during the pursuit. Temecula police were not involved in the shooting. 30-year-old, La Mesa resident
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The pursuit came to an end in the parking lot of an office building on Ridge Park Drive in Temecula where the officer involved shooting then Joe Fanaselle photos occurred.
Thomas Ferguson was arrested and booked into the Southwest Detention Center for armed robbery. 51-year-old, Chula Vista resident Duane Bowen was arrested and booked into a Riverside County Medical Detention Care Facility for robbery, conspiracy, assault with a
deadly weapon, and felony evading. Murrieta police asked for the assistance from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit to investigate the shooting. “No other officers or citizens were injured during this incident,” Muñoz said.
Duo sought after allegedly stealing UPS package from porch and making get-away in stolen vehicle Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly stole a red truck from an area near Hemet and then an UPS package from the front porch of a Temecula home. According to police, a witness saw a woman exit a 1993 Nissan pickup truck on Dec. 11 about 10:50 a.m. and steal a package from a home in the 43000 block of Corte Barbaste in Temecula. “After the UPS truck drove away, an unknown Hispanic female adult exited the Nissan, took the delivered package from the porch of the residence, and returned to the Nissan truck,” Riverside County Sheriff Lieutenant Lisa McConnell said. “The Nissan was driven by an unknown Hispanic male adult, and the suspects fled the area after committing the theft. “The witness was able to photograph the Nissan and obtain a license plate, which indicated the
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vehicle was stolen from the unincorporated Hemet area earlier that morning,” she added. Although the stolen truck has been found and recovered, no arrests have been made in the case, according to McConnell. “Officers are pursuing several
leads in their efforts to identify the outstanding suspects,” she said. Anyone with information is urged to call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at (951) 7761099 and reference case number: TE143450102.
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Man who dragged and killed puppy pleads guilty and is given probation A Lake Elsinore man who dragged a puppy behind his pickup truck and then ran it over killing it pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to felony charges and was immediately sentenced to five years’ probation. Victor Perez Guzman, 36, was arrested in September after he was seen abusing the three-month-old terrier mix. Guzman appeared for a status hearing before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Judith Clark at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. During the hearing, the prosecution and defense notified Clark that a plea deal had been
reached under which Guzman agreed to admit guilt to two counts of animal cruelty. As part of the deal, Guzman promised to participate in psychological counseling and not to own any pets for the duration of his probation. Clark certified the agreement and ordered Guzman to serve six months in a sheriff’s supervised work-release program, which keeps him from having to serve time behind bars. According to sheriff investigators, on the night of Sept. 19, several people reported seeing a man driving through the 2900 block of
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Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Our Nicholas Foundation founders Mark and Kathy Anselmo named Rebecca Clossick, Great Oak High School Senior and Game Day Cheerleader, as their autism organization’s Volunteer of the Year for 2014. “Rebecca has worked tirelessly for Punt, Pass and Cheer with Nick,” stated Mark. “We’re grateful for all that she’s achieved in this program.” The program gives autistic youth a chance to cheerlead or play football, according to Clossick. “We have pom poms for the
kids who want to cheerlead and footballs for those who want to play football. Everyone gets a shirt, a medal, and the opportunity to play,” she said. Clossick began her involvement with ONF’s program as a peer when she was in middle school. As a student at GOHS, she decided to make the ONF’s program her Girl Scout Gold Award project—the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. Seeing smiles on kids’ faces is Clossick’s favorite part of the program. She’s developed a love for the autistic youth that she works with and has inspired other GOHS cheerleaders to assist with the program.
“The Punt, Pass, and Cheer with Nick program has grown each year, and in 2014, we had 35 kids and 60 volunteers,” she said. Clossick is graduating next spring and plans on studying to be a Special Education teacher. “I have learned so much from the ONF organization and I look forward to making a difference,” she said. “The Our Nicholas Foundation has definitely played a part in helping me decide what I want to do with my life.” For more information about Punt, Pass, and Cheer with Nick program, visit www.OurNicholasFoundation.org.
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Exit Alliance Realty group organizes random acts of kindness event to benefit the needy Exit Alliance Realty team and their affiliates/families recently took to the streets of Temecula to perform random acts of kindness for those in need. As part of the second annual Random Acts of Kindness Alliance on Saturday, Dec. 13, a team of over 100 volunteers went door to door to find individuals willing to donate clothes, toiletries, cleaning supplies, shoes, unworn socks, blankets and anything else people in need could use. Once the group finished, they made their way to local stores where they used donated money and gift cards to purchase toys, clothes and other necessities. The group managed to fill five trucks and three vans with donations, more than what they gathered in the previous year, according to a press release issued by the Exit Alliance Realty team. “During the event volunteers would try their best to do small acts of kindness, some would pay for another’s groceries, let them cut them in line, or even just hold the door open for them,” the press release states. “When the volunteers did this, they’d pass the individual who received the kindness a business card. The card stated that this was a charity event, and it asked them to pay it forward, and to do an act of kindness to someone else.” All of the collected items were donated to either Project Touch or Rancho Damacitas. Project Touch gives back to the community by helping the homeless. They offer shelter, food and above all else a place to sleep at
night. Most of the items that were collected going door to door went directly to Project Touch. Most of the necessities purchased were donated to children served by Rancho Damacitas, which provides housing and a family environment for children to grow up in. Representatives at Rancho Damacitas said they realized that there are still issues children turn 18, though. “Once they become adults, most foster children end up poverty stricken and on the streets,” the press release states. Because of this, Rancho Damacitas has begun a program called Project Independence. The needbased program offers housing, scholarships, or just personal lifecoaching to individuals in need. “Often in today’s society, the world can get the best of you,” the press release said. “A feeling of hopelessness occurs as the rug is pulled out from under you. Groups like Project Touch, Rancho
Damacitas and Random Acts of Kindness Alliance do their best to not only put the rug back under your feet, but also to point you in
Mail theft is such a growing problem in Menifee that the city held a town hall meeting about it on December 8 at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center. Many concerned citizens attended the meeting, which was led by Councilman Greg August. Menifee’s Police Chief Captain Mike Judge, Sun City Postmaster Shane Seitz and businessman Jay Jeffs also spoke to offer solutions and answer questions. Jeffs owns Jayco Industries, a company that
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manufactures mailboxes. August discussed national mail theft statistics and mailbox vandalism. He said law enforcement agencies predict mail theft will increase and that some thieves are also stealing entire cluster mailboxes to sell for scrap metal. The post office is only able to replace boxes installed by the post office. In Menifee, most mailboxes were installed by developers. Judge warned that mail theft occurs around the holiday season and at the beginning of the month when checks are expected to arrive. The most common hours for mail theft
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is between midnight and 5 a.m. so he advised not placing mail in the box overnight. The Menifee Police Department has had recent success in decreasing mail theft. Judge said authorities arrested four people for the crime in October and November and the arrests helped drop the city’s crime statistics for mail theft by 65 percent. Seitz advised citizens to be aware of their surroundings. He said if they hear strange sounds or see anything unusual happening near mailboxes, they should write down details to report to the police.
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Supervisors approve acquisition of helicopters for sheriff’s fleet Paul Young Writer RIVERSIDE – On December 9, the Board of Supervisors approved Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff’s request to purchase two helicopters for public safety operations, but declined to entertain a proposal that the choppers come equipped to double as first-strike fire suppression aircraft. On a 4-0 vote, the board authorized the sheriff’s department to move forward with acquiring two Airbus Astar AS350 helicopters, with one replacing a rotorcraft destroyed in a mishap at Hemet-Ryan Airport in August and the other taking the place of a Vietnam-era Bell OH-58 that’s overdue for retirement. The county will go to the bank to finance the acquisitions. The total cost comes to $11.5 million. County officials said insurance proceeds from the crashed helicopter will cover nearly $2 million, but the balance will have to be paid off using General Fund appropriations. During a budget hearing in September, when the subject of replacing the two choppers was first addressed, Supervisor Kevin Jeffries broached the idea of broadening the sheriff’s helicopters’ operational capabilities to include firefighting. In documents submitted to the board, Sniff and his executive staff repudiated the concept, citing concerns about dividing the department from its main responsibility -- law enforcement. “Although the modification of (sheriff’s) helicopters for ‘direct’ firefighting efforts is possible with added equipment, costs and crew certification, their contribution to that effort would be minimal and would take away from their primary purpose as a tool and resource to policing operations across Riverside County that effectively combat crime and safeguard our frontline officers,” Sniff wrote in a memo to the board. Sniff said he and Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins “both concur” that the fire agency should be entirely focused on fire suppression, while the sheriff’s office should remain dedicated exclusively to law enforcement, with periodic searchand-rescue functions. Jeffries questioned the “single purpose” mission advocated by the sheriff. “We lose a lot of homes during wildfires,” he said. “There are times when there are wildfires across the state and our resources are stripped and stretched thin. We’re the fourthlargest county in the state, and we don’t have a local resource to ... drop a single bucket of water on a fire? It seems reasonable to have a backup plan when things get really ugly. It seems reasonable to ask the sheriff’s office to have a chopper outfitted to
drop water to save homes.” Supervisor John Benoit subscribed to the sheriff’s viewpoint, citing his experience as a one-time California Highway Patrol commander and years as a private pilot. “We want to mix assets where we can, but there are critical issues in aviation,” Benoit said. “We long debated in the CHP equipping helicopters with hoists, but there were weight and balance considerations. Every ounce counts.” Benoit expressed doubt that the 100 gallons of water that might be hauled by the Airbus helicopters would be worth it. “That’s a small load when you’re going to all the trouble and additional expense of putting it in there,” the supervisor said. Though the federal and state governments’ use of water-dropping helicopters did come up during the supervisors’ debate, there was no mention of the neighboring Arizona Department of Public Safety’s decades-long utilization of helicopters to perform dual law enforcement and immediate fire suppression missions. The DPS’ helicopter crews are trained to, within minutes, rig their patrol choppers -- about the size of Riverside County sheriff’s rotorcraft -- with “Bambi Buckets” that carry upwards of 100 gallons of water for targeted drops on wildland and structure fires. The choppers can draw water from ponds, pools -- even horse troughs -- to combat fires. In his memo, the sheriff dismissed the Bambi Buckets as of “minimal use in firefighting.” “Our current single-engine helicopters are not designed as firefighting helicopters, and our pilots are certainly not trained to fight fires,” he said. The sheriff and Supervisor John Tavaglione both expressed concern that if the county had firefighting aircraft, there was a strong likelihood the state could “seize control” of them for its own emergencies. When Jeffries asked Undersheriff Bill DiYorio for an example of that occurring anywhere in the state, at any time, he couldn’t provide one. “I’m very disappointed we’re continuing to have this silo mentality in our approach to public safety,” Jeffries said. “The sheriff’s objections to why we can’t do this or that -- it’s a cultural thing. I can’t win this battle from the dais. There has to be a cultural change in the administration. We need to think outside our comfort zone.” The two helicopters will be purchased directly from Airbus. Once they’re in service next year, the sheriff’s department will have a total five helicopters and one airplane for public safety operations. to comment on this article, please visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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Local Gutierrez promoted to Assistant Sheriff for Riverside County On Nov.3, Sheriff Stan Sniff promoted Correctional Chief Deputy Jerry Gutierrez to the rank of Assistant Sheriff for Riverside County. Jerry Gutierrez becomes the very first correctional deputy to rise to that senior executive rank from within our correctional deputy series career path in the history of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. All previous Assistant Sheriffs have arisen only through the “sworn” deputy career path. He will oversee all Corrections Operations Divisions for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, effective Dec. 11. Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez will replace retiring Assistant Sheriff Steve Thetford. During his tenure, Sheriff Sniff has created a number of historic new career path changes to our correctional deputy career series, including adding correctional captain and correctional chief deputy before this very latest appointment. Sheriff Stan Sniff indicated today that, “Jerry Gutierrez has worked nearly every single job in our corrections divisions from the ground
Sheriff Stan Sniff and new Assistant Sheriff Jerry Gutierrez.
up, has played a key leadership role in statewide corrections issues, where his expertise is sought out by other agencies across this state. This same expertise will serve our Sher-
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iff’s Department well as we work through the severe jail challenges we continue to face here in Riverside County due to overcrowding, new jail construction, and AB 109
Realignment. We are equally proud of the very historic aspect of this promotion for our entire correctional deputy career series.” Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez has spent nearly 25 years with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, beginning his career as a Correctional Deputy in 1990. As a Correctional Deputy, Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez worked a variety of assignments while assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, and later, the Ben Clark Training Center. In 1998, Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez was promoted to the rank of Correctional Sergeant and remained at the Ben Clark Training Center. During his tenure as a Sergeant, Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez was also later assigned to the Southwest Detention Center. In 2003, Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez was promoted to the rank of Correctional Lieutenant and served at the Southwest Detention Center, and still later assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center. In 2008, Assistant Sheriff Guti-
errez was promoted to the rank of Correctional Captain and assigned to the Correction’s Planning and Research Unit, and later, as the commander of the Southwest Detention Center. In 2010, Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez was promoted to the rank of Correctional Chief Deputy and assigned to Sheriff’s Administration. As a Chief Deputy, he was responsible for both Corrections Operations and Support Divisions in his assignments, and oversaw the AB 109 Realignment changes to Riverside County’s entire jail system. Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University San Bernardino. Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez resides with his wife and three children in the city of Rialto. He is very active in his community, serving as a Commissioner for the Planning Committee.
Lake Elsinore City Council City of Murrieta approves votes for Steve Manos to purchase of six vehicles for its police department be mayor for next year Michelle Mears-Gerst Writer Lake Elsinore’s City Council voted for a new mayor and mayor pro tem at its Dec. 9 meeting. The council votes annually for these one-year positions. The mayor also serves as Chair of the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and Chair of the Lake Elsinore Recreation Authority. Mayor Pro Tem Steve Manos was voted unanimously to replace outgoing Mayor Natasha Johnson. Councilmember Brian Tisdale was voted to become mayor pro tem. “Newspapers like to say this (position) is just a figure head, but I have seen this outgoing mayor (Johnson) work her butt off,” Ma-
nos said. “When you attend public events it means a lot to the people to meet the mayor and this role weighs on me greatly.” City Attorney Barbara Leibold welcomed Manos as the new mayor and told him, “You have some big shoes to fill.” “He has cute shoes to fill,” quipped Johnson, lightheartedly. Johnson said she would like the council to consider having the mayor seat be held for a two-year term, not a one-year term. “The first year is spent establishing yourself and the second year is when you really feel like you are on your feet,” she explained. Before the end of the meeting, Johnson was voted by fellow councilmembers to chair the public financing authority with vice chair held by Councilmember Daryl Hickman.
Kim Harris Staff Writer With literally no discussion, the Murrieta City Council voted to approve the purchase of six vehicles for the city’s police department during a meeting on Dec. 16. A single police detective vehicle along with five patrol vehicles will be bought from Wondries Fleet Group for $195,302. The patrol vehicles will be black and white with full police markings and emergency equipment. The detective vehicle will be unmarked. The city negotiated the deal following an amendment to the department budget allowing $300,000 for the purchase of new vehicles to replace aging vehicles with mileage in excess of 100,000 miles, according to documentation provided by Police Chief Sean Hadden.
The vehicles will be purchased through the City of Los Angeles’ current contract, which was competitively bid by the city under its current bid process. Remaining funds after the vehicles are paid for will go to purchase and install the necessary emergency vehicle equipment, some of which is more than 14-years-old and has been reused multiple times. P25 compliant vehicle radios, compatible with Riverside County’s Public Safety Enterprise Communications system will also be purchased. Additionally, the council approved Right of Way acquisition services to Epic Land Solutions Inc. in the amount of $9,888 for the Guava Street Bridge at Murrieta Creek project.
In other news, community member Betty Darby, owner of Betty’s Brittle, and Jerry Climber, owner of Norris Amusements, were recognized for their contributions to the city during the meeting. Darby was lauded for her efforts with Betty’s Brittle, a brittle shop in downtown Murrieta that recently closed, while Climber was recognized for this donation of 50 Christmas trees for the city’s Festival of Trees.
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Rep. Cook votes for drought relief bill WASHINGTON – On Dec. 9 Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) voted for H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014. Currently, California is facing the worst drought in 1,200 years which has led to high unemployment and higher food prices across the country. This bill will expedite the approval of projects to address water supply shortages in California. This vital piece of legislation provides eighteen months of relief (two water years) while protecting the State Water Project and protecting Northern California water rights. There are three to four
months of rain in California and under H.R. 5781 as much water as possible will be captured during that time. Additional water will be stored by capturing high river flows from storms. H.R. 5781 also provides regulatory flexibility to expedite permits and complete reviews to improve water quality and water transfer requests. It does not amend the Endangered Species Act, or deprive federal fishery agencies of any discretion to take actions necessary for the long-term survival of listed species. Cook says, “This legislation will provide much needed relief to
Californians suffering under horrendous drought conditions without harming the environment. This common sense bill brings together ideas from the House and Senate, but it’s only a temporary fix. “This legislation will expire on September 30, 2016. We need to continue working together to come up with a long-term water solution for California families.” A member of the House Veterans’ Affairs, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Local real estate broker, Don Dowe of Twin Cities Realty is collecting cat and dog food donations to help benefit the organization Animal Friends of the Valley this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at Twin Cities Realty at 41493 Margarita Rd. in the outer circle around the Promenade Mall. Pet blankets, chew toys, leashes and collars are also welcome. Dowe said, “I would like to thank David Fitzgerald of Wallick & Volk Mortgage, Petco and PetSmart for their donations. Please feel free to drop off any donations even after the holidays and I will see that they Courtesy photo get to AFV.”
Illegal immigrants to get driver licenses, new law takes effect Jan. 2 Kim Harris Staff Writer As the new year is set to begin, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to offer driving tests for illegal immigrants. Under AB 60 all illegal residents in the state of California will be allowed to apply for driver licenses. The goal of the law is to create safer roads. Under the law, which takes effect Jan. 2, the DMV is required to issue an original driver license to applicants who are unable to provide proof of legal presence in the U.S., according to the agency’s website. “Driver license applicants under AB 60 must meet all other qualifications for licensure and must provide satisfactory proof of identity and California residency,” the site states. The law also requires the DMV to develop regulations “and consult with interested parties in an effort to assist the department in identifying documents that will be acceptable for the purposes of providing documentation to establish identity and residency.” According to a press release issued by the DMV on Dec. 3, the Office of Administrative Law approved the emergency regulations to implement the law. “These regulations define the categories of documents DMV will accept to verify the identity and California residence of future AB 60 applicants,” the release states. Documentation needed under the regulations include proof of identity and California residency. Those applying will also need to pass a vision test, a written test and when applicable, a road sign test. Applicants will also be required to give a thumb print, have their picture taken and schedule an appointment for a behind the wheel driving test. “Applicants under 18 applying for an original driver license will
also need to submit proof of driver education completion,” the release states. Several other new laws were also passed during the California legislative session that ended Aug. 31. The laws taking effect on Jan. 1 were signed by Governor Jerry Brown prior to Sept. 30 and are mainly employer related. Some laws won’t be effective until July of 2015 and are noted below. AB 1443 prohibits discrimination and harassment of interns and volunteers. AB 1522, officially titled The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, requires employers in the state to pay for up to three days of sick leave each year. AB 1522, which takes effect on July 1, 2015 states that paid sick days will accrue at no less than one hour for every 30 hours worked. Under the new law, employees can use their sick days beginning on their 90th day of employment. AB 1660 prohibits discrimination because he or she holds or presents a driver license indication that the person is undocumented. Undocumented individuals are also protected from discrimination at a place of work under the same law which does not change an employer’s rights or obligations to
obtain information under federal law to determine identity and authorization to work. AB 2536 protects emergency personnel against being discharged from a place of employment or being discriminated against should an individual take time off to perform emergency duty as a volunteer firefighter, reserve peace officer or emergency rescue personnel. Under the law emergency rescue personnel is now redefined to include officer, employee, or member of a disaster medical response entity sponsored or requested by the state. SB 1004 requires the state to establish standards to ensure MediCal managed care plans offer palliative care – or specialized medical care providing patients with a serious illness relief from symptoms, pain and stress – services. SB 1034 prohibits health insurance policies and HMO contracts from imposing a waiting period upon any person who signs up for health insurance. This law is a byproduct of the affordable Care Act limits on eligibility waiting periods. Under the law plans must provide a notice to eligible employees or dependents that they may be excluded from coverage until the next open enrollment period if they do not enroll when first eligible.
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Murrieta library announces holiday hours MURRIETA – Due to historically low attendance during the holidays, the Murrieta Public Library is announcing the following holiday closures for December and January: Friday, December 26, 2014 Wednesday and Thursday, December 31, 2014 and January 1, 2015 According to Library Manager Elise Malkowski, “Although the Library building will be closed, the Library’s web page is available
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Temecula firm taps growing demand in body donations for research, medical uses Tim O’Leary Staff Writer A firm that has operated quietly in Temecula for the past four years has tapped the growing demand for human bodies for research, training and other medical uses. It traces its roots to the mortuary industry. “It did kind of grow out of that,” said Peter Hamilton, vice president of California operations for Research For Life. The company has a dual purpose. It offers a no cost alternative to cremations and scattering ashes at sea. It also helps alleviate a shortage of human limbs, tissue, skin and other remains that are used by universities, medical schools, hospitals, biotech companies and other research and medical uses. It has made inroads among potential donors without relying on such traditional marketing methods as advertising or networking within the local business community. The firm’s local presence and low profile have surprised some Temecula-area business leaders who are familiar with the regional economic landscape. “I’ve never heard of them,” said Dennis Frank, who has served as a director, president or vice chairman of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Temecula Valley Hospital and the Economic Development Corporation of Southwest Riverside County. Alice Sullivan, the chamber’s chief executive, had a similar reaction when contacted recently by a reporter. Sullivan said she and other officials of the 954-member chamber do extensive outreach. But Research For Life has operated well below the radar, she said. “We’ve been to every nook and cranny out there,” Sullivan said. “It would be nice for us just to know they’re in the area.” Hamilton, who also owns a pair of Southwest Riverside County mortuaries, said Research For Life has focused on word of mouth rather than chamber membership or other networking methods. One of the company’s chief awareness-raising strategies centers on holding informational workshops at senior centers, mobile home parks and other locations. One such presentation held at the Fallbrook Senior Center in October attracted 10 people. There Peggy Holder, the company’s Temecula-based community coordinator, detailed the program during an hour-long presentation and question-and-answer session. She explained that Research For Life’s founders recognized the need for such a regional service as customer demands in the mortuary industry steadily transitioned from traditional burials to cremations and, in recent years, to questions about whole body donations. “We’re letting people know there is a third option,” Holder told her audience. She said that Research for Life will provide donors a no cost cremation and a free urn or scattering of ashes at sea. A death certificate will be filed at no cost, and the urn will be shipped to relatives at no cost following a cremation, she said. Holder later said three members of that Fallbrook audience had submitted applications to become donors and some others were still deciding. Holder is based in the firm’s 1,859-square-foot office and storage facility on Temecula’s north side. The office serves a vast region that stretches from the state’s southern boundary to the Ventura area and into Arizona. The Temecula office has an 11-body storage capacity, and the Murrieta Valley Funeral Home, which Hamilton owns, can accept additional donors. Hamilton also owns Options Funeral and Cremation Service in Lake Elsinore. Hamilton said activity in Temecula is increasing by 10 percent to 20 percent a year. The firm receives 350 to 370 bodies a year at its Temecula office, he said.
“I think it could be larger, but it’s a long-term process,” Hamilton said in a telephone interview. “It’s not something that is right for everybody.” Company workers who are trained morticians visit the Temecula office twice a week to transport donated bodies to the firm’s 15,000-square-foot Arizona facility. That facility primarily focuses on surgical procedures and training. The firm is a domestic and international supplier of human tissue for transplants, medical research and a range of other uses. The body parts industry has drawn widespread interest in recent years as the demand and uses have multiplied. In 2006, a book by journalist Annie Cheney probed what has been described as billion-dollar industry. Body Brokers: Inside America’s Underground Trade in Human Remains by Broadway Books examines how human remains are obtained, processed, marketed and used. Major corporations rely on human remains to develop drugs and medical equipment and devices. Universities and medical schools use human remains to teach and practice surgical techniques and evaluate new procedures. Doctors use them to replace heart valves, joints, tendons, burned skin and numerous other injured and diseased body parts. Uses have been found for organs, tissue, tendons, torsos, bones, joints, ligaments, limbs and heads. Human cartilage is seen as especially important because it doesn’t regenerate. Some estimates have assessed the value of a fully dismembered and eviscerated human corpse at close to $10,000. Unlike organs, which must be matched by blood type and transplanted immediately, tissue use is universal and it can be stored for years. National Football League quarterback Carson Palmer is perhaps one of the best known recipients of human tissue. Palmer shredded his knee during the 2005 playoffs, an injury that his surgeon described as “potentially career-ending.” The following year, the Arizona Cardinal starter received an Achilles tendon from a 44-year-old woman who had been killed by a drunken driver nearly two years before Palmer’s injury. Palmer’s surgery was just one of an estimated 1.5 million tissue transplants a year. Donate America – a nonprofit alliance of organizations involved in organ, eye and tissue donations – estimates that nearly 124,000 Americans are currently waiting for organ donations. It noted that more than 47,000 corneas and nearly 29,000 organs were transplanted in 2013. There are more than 50 federally regulated organ procurement organizations in the country. Tissue banks in the United States are regulated by the National Organ Transplant Act, which dictates that tissues cannot be bought or sold. The law, however, does allow for the reimbursement of costs associated with the recovery, processing and storing of tissue and for the development of related technologies, according to the American Association of Tissue Banks. The industry group states that nonprofit and for-profit tissue banks must follow the same regulations and they all share the same goal of making human materials safe and available for transplants and other uses. Offering what Hamilton called “a little look behind the screen,” he detailed why Research For Life was organized as a for-profit firm. He said the designation can be viewed as “kind of a fine line” that exists in the medical services industry. As is the case with hospitals, physical therapy providers and hospice services, some tissue banks are organized as nonprofit and others are established as for-profit operations, he said. He said operating as a for-profit
firm allows Research For Life to give donor families a level of service that some university programs or other tissue banks do not. Some organizations may terminate donation agreements if the donor later contracts a contagious
disease or if other circumstances occur that prevent the body from being used for research or medical uses, he said. Such circumstances crop up in nearly 15 percent of the firm’s cases, yet Research For Life will
honor its original commitment, he said. “It’s a very significant percentage,” he said. “We will provide what was promised even if the donor is no longer viable for the intended process.”
Research for Life Community Coordinator Peggy Holder explains the free services provided to a donor’s family such as no-cost cremation, dignified urn, transport and memorial service.
Research for Life Community Coordinator Peggy Holder provides info about donor bodies used for research and educational purposes in the conference room at the Research for Life facility in Temecula.
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Local AMR, 29 Palms Marine Corps Reserve collect Christmas toys for needy kids Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist American Medical Response, in cooperation with the 29 Palms Marine Corps Reserve, collected thousands of toys for Riverside County’s less fortunate children this year. According to Riverside County AMR Paramedic and Toy Drive Coordinator Lisa La Russo, emergency medical technicians and paramedics volunteered their time at four western Riverside County Walmart locations in November and December to collect new toys from shoppers. They collected toys in Corona, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta and Temecula for children up to 14 years old, La Russo said. This year marked their fifth annual toy drive, which was one of the most successful toy drives put on by the ambulance company in recent years. “They were successful in collecting almost 6,000 toys that will be delivered to children in Riverside County before Christmas,” La Russo said. “While the AMR employees were collecting toys, retired Marines from Memorial Honor Detail, Semper Fi Team 1 stood by their side at several locations to assist with the collection.” La Russo, who has been a paramedic for more than 24 years, said they collected nearly 1,200 more toys this year for less fortunate children, including 23 brand new bikes. “The generosity of everyone that donated to our toy drive was overwhelming,” she said. “People opened their hearts so we can bring smiles to many children this year.”
A line of AMR emergency vehicles filled with nearly 6,000 new toys for less fortunate children in Riverside County makes a delivery at a processing center. Lisa La Russo photos
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EMTs and paramedics volunteered their time to collect new toys from shoppers for less fortunate children. They collected nearly 6,000 toys and including 23 bikes.
President Obama signing is late-year gift to businesses Creates short-term buying opportunities Paul Bandong Staff Writer On December 19, 2014, President Obama signed into law the “Tax Increase Preventions Act” (TIPA), a House-Sponsored and Senate–approved extension on a bundle of tax breaks – H.R. 5771 -- until Dec. 31, 2014, including two that specifically benefit business owners: bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing. These tax extenders previously expired on Dec. 31, 2013, creating uncertainty for business owners planning capital expenditures this year. The President’s signing is a retroactive extension of a tax code stimulus package that was first enacted in 2007 and extended several times. This action means money back for those businesses that have already made capital expenditures this year; it also is an opportunity for last-minute year-end spending to take advantage of the one-year extension that ends in just two weeks on Dec. 31, 2014. Specifically, the bonus depreciation of 50% means that companies
can deduct half the cost of new capital purchases in the first year, effectively lowering their taxable income. Section 179 allows a small business to deduct the entire cost (100%) of a small capital purchase immediately versus writing it off over time with different depreciation schedules. Typically, this includes most depreciable assets with less than a twenty year life: new/ used computer equipment, fixtures/ furniture, heavy equipment, work vehicles, etc. The Section 179 deduction is limited to business taxable income with any excess carried forward. Business owners can claim losses generated by the 50% bonus depreciation against other income, carrying any unused losses back for two years. They can also get a refund check from the U.S. government. On Jan. 1, 2015, the bonus depreciation disappears and the Section 179 deduction drops drastically from a $500,000 limit and a $2.5 million ceiling to a $25,000 limit with a $200,000 investment ceiling. The first-year bonus depreciation cap for “qualified property” autos
and trucks purchased in 2014 and put in service by December 31, 2014 is now boosted by $8,000; the normal first-year depreciation limit would have been $3,160 for passenger vehicles and $3,460 for light trucks or vans. TIPA now makes the first-year depreciation for 2014 $11,160 for passenger vehicles and $11,460 for light trucks and vans. “This is a great gift and a great opportunity for business owners looking to buy a car, truck or van for work purposes,” said Dan Ryan, interim General Manager of Temecula Nissan, “Businesses that can make their capital expenditures by the end of the year, can take advantage of these tax extenders to depreciate or deduct their purchases. This can effectively provide substantial savings. Even if businesses have to take out loans the tax advantages can have a big impact on their bottom lines. Of course, I’m no tax expert and business owners should consult with their tax advisors on their individual situations to determine their qualification and the exact amount of their potential tax savings.”
Traffic priorites – what is the gameplan? Sergeant Jay A. Froboese Murrieta Police Department Traffic Division Many times while our motor officers are out working, they will have curious citizens ask why they happen to be concentrating their enforcement efforts and spending a lot of time in or around their neighborhood or business. Since we get these questions quite often, I wanted to spend a minute and share with you our “GAMEPLAN” here at the Murrieta Police Department regarding traffic issues. To begin with, our mission in the Traffic Division is to reduce the pain, suffering, and financial loss from traffic collisions. We approach this mission from many angles. We are heavily involved in public speaking and public education on traffic safety issues. We teach traffic safety at some of the Murrieta’s High School’s and conduct traffic safety presentations for the Murrieta Unified School District bus drivers. We lend our time and expertise to safety programs related to drinking and driving like the “Every Fifteen Minute Program.” We are currently working on rolling out a Bicycle Safety Campaign in the middle schools, and frequently speak on topics like pedestrian safety, traffic laws, and the DMV’s
provisional driver’s license program. We work closely with City Hall and the City of Murrieta Traffic Engineer on traffic engineering issues in the City. This monthly column is one of our channels where we try to accomplish our mission. Lastly, we get out and do simple traffic enforcement. Over the course of the year the Murrieta PD Traffic Division receives hundreds of calls and emails from citizens regarding traffic issues that are a cause of concern for them. We are also flagged down by citizens in the street and advised of traffic issues we need to address. Some of these issues are in their own residential neighborhoods, or situations they encounter while they drive around town. Our Traffic Police Secretary, Sue Weigman, takes these calls at 951-461-6326. She keeps a running log which she prints out and distributes to the motor officers. She also provides the patrol officers with this information at the morning and evening briefings. Since we as motor officers spend a large part of our day doing traffic enforcement, we take this information and try to focus our time on as many of the issues as possible. We currently have five motor officers and one traffic officer in a car that handles these requests for enforce-
ment. Patrol officers do the same, but only on a time permitting basis since their main priority during the day is answering and handling calls for service. Along with information from Murrieta residents, all traffic accident investigation reports come through our office and are entered in our computer system by Sue. We pay particular attention to what is called the “Primary Collision Factor” on the report. This section of the report tells us the primary reason for the accident. Currently, speed, traffic signal violations, right of way violations, improper turns and driving under the influence are the five primary collision factors that cause 82% of the traffic accidents in Murrieta. Armed with all this information we then go out and conduct enforcement, public speaking, or create programs to target these areas of concern. Our priorities are in a state of constant change as we get current information and trends into our office. We strive to work in every area where we receive complaints. I welcome your questions and suggestions for future articles and can be contacted directly at the Murrieta Police Department at 951461-6302. You can also email me at jfroboese@murrieta.org.
he’s lucky to be alive and is grateful for the men and women of the Murrieta Fire Department who came to his aid following his accident. The accident occurred when maintenance crews were clearing brush around Murrieta’s exclusive Bear Creek community. The crews wanted to make sure they weren’t doing anything that could start a fire so at their request, Shobert came out with firefighters to monitor the operation. He was standing outside his SUV when he was struck in the face by “a rock about the size of a deck of cards.” It was flung by a commercial-grade mower more than half a football field away. “I woke in the dirt, not knowing anything, but I was in deep trouble. I was able to radio for help and they came immediately.” Shobert’s wife, Tami, has supported him through his recovery. “She’s had a difficult time, especially in the first 48-hours following the accident,” he said. “She didn’t know if she was about to be a widow.” Shobert described how he made the fire service his life. “The fire service has been my job, my hobby, my lifestyle. Now that I can’t do it anymore, I’m wondering what the next step will be,” he said. City Councilmembers Rick Gibbs and Alan Long talked about what Shobert has done during his service as Murrieta’s fire chief. “We are very sad to see him go,” stated Murrieta Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gibbs. “It is in his best interest to concentrate on getting better. “Chief Shobert has received some of the highest accolades possible in the fire service,” Gibbs added. “It speaks volumes about his level of dedication and experience. He knows how to lead. He will be a tough act to follow.” Gibbs, who spent over 30 years in the Air Force, Reserves, and Air National Guard, also calls Shobert his friend. “We are two guys from hierarchy organizations, so we un-
derstand each other. He’s a tough guy with a heart.” Part of that heart, according to Gibbs, understands the firefighters’ need for a new full-time leader. “Chief told me he didn’t feel right for the firefighters to go so long without their chief. It was his decision to serve in the best interest of the City of Murrieta, the fire department, and the citizens to step down,” Gibbs said. Long discussed Shobert’s career. “Matt made tremendous strides in the worst of economic times. Matt stepped in to a fire department that had been without a chief for over nine months. He established standards of cover they’d never experienced, helping the fire service get to where it needed to go,” he said. According to Long, Shobert entered the Murrieta Fire Service during the recession, but was able to work with the council to keep public service and safety levels up. “It was a hard thing to do. We have been very fortunate to have Chief Shobert, and he leaves behind a tremendous team of firefighters,” Long said. “Not too many fire chiefs can say their own lives were saved by the firefighters working for them,” Shobert said with emotion in his voice. “I’ve not been around a more professional or compassionate group of firefighters in my career. I’ve watched them save lives, including my own.” Shobert, who has given his all to the fire service, is now considering how he can help firefighters in the future, this time by helping to provide an answer to dealing with post-traumatic stress. “There aren’t a lot of resources out there for firefighters who’ve been through injury, and the trauma that comes after. Once I’m better, I’m hoping to help handle that load,” he said. With his wife and their dog, a young Dalmatian, Shobert knows he can handle the future. “The more I talk about the accident and what happened, the quicker I’ll fully recover,” he said.
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Local DOGS from page A-1 allowed it until we came upon this situation,” she said. Wing began volunteering with Canine Support Teams when her son was trying to complete some community service hours to graduate from Murrieta Mesa High School. “We did a couple of days at Animal Friends of the Valley and that was too hard for me since I knew the likely outcome of most of their stories,” she said. “I wanted to help, but I didn’t want to break my heart either.” Wing said when she encountered CST, she knew it was something she could do that could make a difference in the life of both an animal while having the added benefit of helping people. “He finished out his service hour requirement that Christmas at the Giving Tree in December of 2011 and I have been with them ever since,” she said. “He did what he had to do and moved on and I stayed.” CST trains service dogs for all disabilities except vision. “They are not seeing sye dogs, they are everything other than for visual impairment,” Wing said. “It’s important to understand the distinction between service dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support animals. These are ADA protected service dogs.” Dogs are trained to pull manual wheelchairs as needed, retrieve things that the client would drop, open doors, alert family or support personnel to an impending seizure or alert to low blood sugar, if the dog is trained for diabetic detection. Dogs can also be a buffer for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. “They can provide that buffer that that client needs to back them away from that episode that would lead to perhaps hurting themselves or hurting others,” Wing said. “Dogs have a higher sensitivity that you or I do and so with the right temperament you can maximize those skills to be that proactive partner with an individual who does suffer from anxiety attacks related
to PTSD or anxiety disorders that can help them avoid escalation.” While she is not opposed to medication when necessary, Wing said a program like the one CST offers is much less invasive. “I think you can get addicted to dogs, I am,” she said. “Wouldn’t you rather have an animal companion versus an open prescription for dealing with issues?” Wing said she regards herself as a program advocate. She made it a point to learn all she could about CST so she could be a voice when people inquire about service dogs. “I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about what qualifies as a service dog versus a therapy dog, versus and emotional support animal and I think what people really want is an emotional support animal with all of the rights and the access of a service dog,” she said. “Emotional support animals are still regarded as pets whereas service dogs are ADA protected, regarded like medical equipment. You would never to say to someone I am sorry, but you can’t bring your oxygen tank into our restaurant or the library or the grocery store.” Wing has done everything from disseminating information about the program to cleaning out dog kennels and even doing yard work. “I have done yard work,” she said. “We have a facility there in Menifee where training and at times boarding occurs and the area needs to be safe for the dogs. Did a lot of yard clearing, my husband and son came out, God bless them, and we did a lot of weed whacking and hauling and toting and just a lot of yard clean up that was an essential part.” The three have also done repair work and painting to ensure the area was safe for the dogs. “Right now I am working at the table in the mall for the Giving Tree,” she said. “I answer questions from the people who come by; we have our tree lit with tags on it. We love to get our puppy raisers there, the puppies get a lot of attention.” Wing said she was even has done some puppy sitting when the puppies were first born last spring. “That’s the enviable job right
Senator continues fight to restore VLF funding to newly incorporated cities Michelle Mears-Gerst Writer Government officials in Wildomar, Menifee, Eastvale and Jurupa Valley were disappointed in September when Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 69, which would have restored millions of dollars in Vehicle License Fee revenue to their cities. In his veto message, Brown stated, “I do not believe that it would be prudent to authorize legislation that would result in long term costs to the (state’s) general fund.” During the previous 2013-14 legislative session, the bill by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) was passed by both houses of the legislature. If it hadn’t been vetoed, it would have returned close to $14 million to the cities. The cities lost all VLF revenue in 2011 during the state’s fiscal crisis. Locally, Wildomar lost $1.8 million and Menifee lost $3.9 million. Despite the veto, Roth hasn’t given up and earlier this month introduced Senate Bill 25 in another attempt to restore VLF revenue to the cities. If the revenue isn’t restored, Jurupa Valley may have to disincorporate returning control to Riverside County. “This is an issue of fairness and equity,” Roth said. “Due to state budget cuts, our four newest cities lost the start-up monies the state previously provided all new cities to get started. As a result, Jurupa
Valley, through no fault of their own, faces the unfortunate reality of losing their city.” Menifee Mayor Scott Mann said, “This restoration is a matter of fairness and equity at this point as these four cities do not get the same property tax allocation per capita as the other 474 incorporated cities in California receive.” “Restoring VLF money to our cities continues to be one of my top priorities,” Roth said. “I am looking forward to working with my colleagues in both houses as well as the governor to ensure these four cities receive funding that all other newly incorporated cities have received.” Mann is not optimistic though that it will happen. “The governor was handed two bills that were unanimously passed by both houses and had no opposition from any of the usual unions that tend to strong arm the governor. If SB 25 should somehow be miraculously signed by the governor this time, then great. But, Menifee can’t wait. We have embarked on an economic plan to grow.” Wildomar’s Mayor Pro-Tem Ben Benoit is grateful for Roth’s efforts to restore the VLF revenue to the cities. “Senator Roth is doing his best to bring back a much needed funding source that every other city in Califorina gets except for our four Riverside County cities. I applaud his efforts in continuing this uphill fight to right this wrong,” he said.
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there,” she said. “They just smell so cute and they make those fun little noises.” While she loves the puppies, Wing said unfortunately, raising them is not in the cards for her at this point and time in her life. “We have three dogs,” she said, adding that it wouldn’t be fair for her senior dog to have to put up with a puppy. “He’s paid his dues.” Wing is also involved with I Give, a system that is downloaded by the user onto their computer. The user then designates what charity they would like their cash back to go to. “You are going to go shopping anyway,” she said. “They have a plethora of stores and businesses that do online … instead of the direct it puts a tag on whatever site you visit so that a percentage of the purchase that you are already making goes back to the organization you identify. I’ve identified CST, so every time I shop, I am doing some good.” Wing said she was told by her grandmother that money donations are great, but at some point some-
body has to roll up their sleeves to get the work done. “I come from a family of very modest means so my mother’s Scotch Irish roots taught us to make it do, make it last and stretch everything,” she said. “Even when we didn’t have anything financially to give, there was always something we could do to help. It’s just honestly the way I was raised. We all have an obligation to do what we can.” Wing said she calls that obligation the prompting of the Holy Spirit and that she follows because God is calling her to serve. “As I said, this is an opportunity to work with dogs, I like dogs, but to help people at the same time,” she said. “I don’t want to get things out of balance or out of perspective, that human life has less value so enhancing their lives by helping them, so if I can sit in and answer some phone calls or sit in the mall and answer some questions and raise awareness [I do].” Wing said volunteering with CST gives her the knowledge that she is being obedient to the call that
has been given her and that she is helping in something that is a passion for her. “I am passionate about three things, my faith, fitness and dogs,” she said. “To me this gives me an opportunity to incorporate all three.” Wing said those who are interested in volunteering with CST should go to the organization’s website and find out who they are and what they do. If they like what they see, they can then fill out one of two volunteer applications. “The first is the puppy raiser application,” she said. “We always are eager to receive applications for puppy raisers, but then there is just the volunteer application, because not everyone, like our family, is suited to be puppy raisers.” Wing said someday she would love to be one of the dog trainers someday and that she believes she will continue to volunteer with CST for a very long time. “I found a really good niche and I would love to do this for as long as God gives me opportunity.”
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here is something comforting about pumpkin – the appearance as well as the earthy flavor. Archeological evidence points to the fact that native Americans used pumpkins long before the Europeans landed on the continent. they knew a good thing when they saw it. Pumpkins generate feelings of comfort like no other squash. the brilliant color serves as a bright spot in the midst of winter when pumpkins grace tables and porches as festive decorations. In the fall and winter pumpkin is an ingredient in smoothies, soups and lattes. there is even pumpkin beer. okay, I will stop. there are
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You’re not alone Pastor Zachary Elliott Fusion Christian Church “The Lord himself will give you a sign. Look! The Virgin will conceive a child. She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” Isaiah 7:14
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It’s hard to imagine that the Christmas season can be one of the loneliest times of the year. In fact there have been studies that suggest that alcoholism and suicide spike up during Christmas time because people are so lonely. For some, instead of it being the most wonderful time of the year, it can be the loneliest time of the year.
But it doesn’t have to be! Isaiah 7:14 tell us one of the great names of Jesus when it says, “She (Mary) will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” There are all kinds of things in life that can make us feel like we’re alone. We might go through a divorce, have a loved one pass away or even experience a broken friendship. All of these are difficult to overcome but not impossible! God never intended his children to live their lives being lonely. That’s why he sent Jesus- Immanuel! So that he could be with us. I don’t know where you are today or what you’ve gone through in
your life, but what I do know is that God tells us that he’s with us. Not only is that his name but also God makes a promise to us in Hebrews 13:5 when he says “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So, how do you get rid of loneliness this Christmas? The first step is you have to realize what Christmas is about. Christmas is about God not wanting us to be alone so he sent Jesus our Immanuel. It’s the complete antitheses of loneliness. Let me put it this way. Have you ever considered that God actually wants you around? Now you might not want you around and maybe a few of your friends might feel the same way, but that
doesn’t change how God feels about you. You matter to God. You’re significant to him. He likes your personality, that’s why he gave it to you. In fact there is only one person in existence that truly loves you completely the way you are and that’s Jesus. He’s the reason we celebrate Christmas, because he came so that you no longer have to be alone. So that he could be ‘God with us.’ If you want to get rid of your lonely Christmas feelings once and for all give your life and your Christmas to Jesus. Spend them with the one who came to be with you. He will never leave you or abandon you!
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What is it about Christmas? Rev. Robert A. Nagy, Oblate OSB, Vicar Saint Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church What is it about Christmas? What is it about Christmas that gets the attention of so many people in this world? Is it the frenetic pace that we find necessary to adopt in order to get so many Christmas things done? That is, buying presents, giving presents, receiving presents, making travel arrangements, sending out cards, preparing for great meals and parties, being with loved ones, and much, much more. Well, all those things, and more, play into the whole exciting drama of the season we call Christmas.
Now, it may be that there are more than a few “Bah, humbugs” out there. That can easily be understood. Yet, even with all those important things that need to be prepared for and done, there’s something even more important for those who call Jesus their Lord and Savior. For Christians, Christmas is that special time when the church celebrates Jesus entering into our salvation history as a newborn baby. As we examine the nativity story, from the call for a census to the visit of the magi from the East, it may become clear to us that for the significant lack of planning on the part of so many — Mary & Joseph did not have a prearranged
Menifee church offers free weddings During these tough economic times, Menifee United Church of Christ is offering free weddings to couples in need. “We don’t want money to stand in the way of love,” says Senior Minister Bill Freeman. “So if there’s a couple who can’t afford to pay for a big, fancy wedding - like a young person about to enter the military - we’ll perform a simple
ceremony for the couple and a handful of guests for free.” Rev. Freeman adds that his church usually charges at least $1,000 for a wedding. Menifee United Church of Christ is located at 26701 McCall Blvd. Couples in love and in need may contact the church to learn more at (951) 679-1149.
‘room in the inn,’ there was no midwife waiting patiently by, the magi were not quite clear on where they were headed, and more — the birth event did, indeed, take place. And, it was recorded in scripture for all the generations that follow to know how this event came to be. Jesus came into this world to save the world. He entered in, perhaps, one of the least dramatic ways possible. There were no fanfares, no carefully planned parties. And, yet, it came to pass. Jesus was born into a world that would have significantly mixed reactions to his presence. Some would fall down and worship; while others would plot his downfall. Those of us who call ourselves Christian — followers of Jesus — understand this season of Christmas — all twelve days — to be a time to worship and adore the God who loves us so much that He wanted to live among us as one of us — Emanuel. We gather in groups of both few and many to express our sincerest thanks for God’s love. The people at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church will gather on several occasions to worship during the Christmas season. On Wednesday, December 24, at 5 pm we will celebrate the Holy Eucharist that includes a Christmas Pageant. Later that evening, at 10:30 pm, we will have a
Four-year-old girl makes recovery after health scare; girl’s family thanks community for support Four-year-old Maggie McLean was recently on the cover of Valley News in a photo of Rancho Community Church’s Groundbreaking celebration, in early August 2014. Just a couple weeks later, she was fighting for her life at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. What began as a simple dental procedure ended with Maggie being rushed to the hospital in Indio, California on life-support, and then being lifeflighted to Loma Linda. Maggie’s father, Alex McLean, is an executive pastor at Rancho Community Church, and this past Sunday, he and his wife, Jennifer were finally able to tell Maggie’s story to thousands of people over four different services. The story is a story of despair and hope and finally joy. For nearly two weeks, Maggie remained on life-support suffering from massive heart and lung damage. During this time her parents experienced a huge overflow of love and support from their family, friends, church, school, and online community. Maggie’s story quickly spread through the community as they shared daily online using the hashtag #prayformaggieruth on social media (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter). Thousands began fol-
lowing, liking and sharing Maggie’s story. Entire churches across the world began praying for Maggie. Friends and family took care of the McLean’s three other children - taking them to and from school, feeding them, helping them with homework and keeping them informed of Maggie’s progress. Slowly, Maggie began to show signs of improvement and after 11 days in the PICU, she was finally transferred to the Acute Care wing of the hospital and prepared to go home. Every doctor and nurse called her a “Miracle.” After a few more days in the hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Maggie finally was able to go home. For the past couple months, Maggie has been recovering at home, not being able to go back to school due to her heart and lung damage and being susceptible to sickness and infection. While she misses school, she has the company of her younger sister and two older siblings. She continues to improve and visit specialists to follow up on her recovery. Although Maggie’s parents don’t know for sure what the outcome will be for their daughter, they continue to pray for a complete recovery and look forward to Mag-
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Maggie Ruth Mclean, the four-year-old daughter of Alex and Jennifer McLean, shown here in a photo published in the Valley News on August 8, 2014. Here she was participating in the groundbreaking Valley News file photo ceremonies for the Rancho Community Church expansion.
gie enjoying a full, healthy life. The McLeans said they cannot express how grateful they are to their community for the amazing support they received. And they have and continue to show support and bring awareness to other families who are facing difficult situations. “God allowed us to go through a very difficult time in our lives - we
come back from the brink of death and now have her back in our lives and for that, we are forever grateful. Our faith has been made stronger and our connection to our community (both on and offline) has grown immensely. ‘Grateful’ is the only word that can describe where we are today,” they added. To comment on this story, please visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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almost lost our precious daughter. At points, we were broken and hopeless, but were were lifted up by the prayers and support of our friends and family and our online community,” they stated. “We were able to come to a point where we trusted that God was in control and we had to rest in that fact, no matter what the outcome. We were able to see our daughter
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort has a wide variety of activities and entertainment options slated for its guests over the coming month.
The casino will continue its free event series in January, featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. First up on the tribute concert calendar is Green Today, a tribute band known for playing songs from rock band Green Day. The band will be performing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3. Belladonna, a tribute band known for playing the music of Stevie Nix and Fleetwood Mac, will be playing at 8 p.m. on January 10.
Alice in Cooperland, an Alice Cooper tribute band, and Atomic Punks, a Van Halen Tribute band, will both be rocking Pala on Jan. 17 and 31, respectively. For more information about Pala Casino and their free musical and entertainment lineup, visit their website at: http://www.palacasino. com/entertainment/free-entertainment/ Pala Casino is located at 11154 Hwy 76 in Pala, California. To comment on this story, please visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: December 29-30 – 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Winter Wonderland Camp at the Lake Elsinore Community Center, 310 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Kids ages 6-12 spend your winter break with sports, crafts, games and contests. Cost: $20 per person per week or $10 per person per day drop in. Kids need to bring lunch each day. Information: (951) 245-0442. December 31 – 11-12:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve at Noon. Come celebrate the New Year Pennypickle style…at noon instead of midnight! You won’t want to miss the Professor’s very special party for those too young to stay up late. Be sure to purchase your tickets early as space is limited. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. January 12 – 4 p.m. Frozen Holiday! It’s time for a magical celebration in Arendelle. Crafts and activities an afternoon of royal run awaits! Space is limited to 60 children at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta. For ages 3-12. Information: (951) 304-BOOK. January 14 – 4-4:45 p.m. Mr. Porkpie’s Magic Camp at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Learn tricks of the trade in this hands-on magic workshop for ages 5-12. Space is limited. Information: (951) 693-8980. January 31 – Oak Grove Center to host a six week baseball camp beginning on January 31. Oak Grove
Center head coach Kevin Keller will direct the program along with the U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base running. Space is limited. Registration is NOW underway. Information: www. usbaseballacacemy.com or (866) 622-4487. ENTERTAINMENT: December 27 – 8-10 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. presented by PRN in association with Temecula Presents this unique style of audience participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star onstage! Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. December 28 –6:30 and 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Co-Produced by Jordan Beck and J. Scott Lapp in association with Temecula Presents. Celebrate twice this year with this 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve themed cabaret, featuring music from the Great American Songbook as well as Broadway classics. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. December 28 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Performers are
all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. December 31 – 6-9:30p.m. New Year’s Eve Speakeasy at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Presented by David Bradley featuring Hotsy Totsy presenting a Roarin’ ‘20s Revue with dancing, light fare, party favors complimentary champagne or sparkling cider toast. Tickets and Information: (866) 63-8696. January 1 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performance featuring:. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. January 3 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Live Country music show featuring house band backing up the Valley’s country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 6538696 or www.countryatthemerc. info. January 3 –2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Return of the Highwayman presented by Highwayman Productions in association with Temecula Presents will be at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Tony Suraci pays tribute to Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. January 4 – 2 p.m. Vince: The
Life and Times of Vince Lombardi at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. January 4 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. January 13 – MSJC Performing Arts Department is holding auditions for the Broadway Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the MSJC College theatre, San Jacinto Campus, 1500 building, 1499 North State Street from 6-8 p.m. Call backs will be January 20 from 6-9 p.m. Information: Shezwae (951) 487-3791 or spowell@msjc.edu.
Highway 76, Pala. The party will be held in the Infinity Showroom. Tickets: $35 per person. Tickets: (877) 946-7252 or (800) 585-3737 or www.startickets.com. January 1 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Orphan Awareness Conference at Calvary Chapel Conference Center, 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta. Guest speakers Domingo and Irene Garcia. Children’s Peace exhibit, cultural displays, International food, adoptive family presentations, music and silent auction. This is a free event. Information: Ren (951) 695-3336 January 1, 2015 – Happy New Year 2015!!
COMMUNITY EVENTS: December 31 – 5 p.m. New Year ’s Eve Grape Drop and celebration. Ring in the New Year Temecula-style at the Annual Grape Drop with an east coast and west coast countdown. There will be live music, kids’ activities, ice skating, and more! Information: www.temeculaevents.org or (951) 678-1456. December 31 – 8 p.m. Ring in New Year’s Eve with Siren’s Crush at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154
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Stacie Woodward and her two children, both of whom were patients at Loma Linda University Children’s hospital in the past, sit in during the live broadcast with Tiffany Hoekstra from LLUCH and Rick Shaw and Keanna Norwood from 101.3 The Mix. JP Raineri photo
of our own at Loma Linda made this day that much more special, and the on location visits from some of the patients that have been on the road to recovery, well when they stopped by, I could see the strength in them and the smiles on their faces and if we touched just one person’s life by being there, then it was all worth it!” All the funding from the Radiothon is set to go directly towards supporting patient care, supplies, and items for the playrooms at the Children’s Hospital. “We don’t look at this is a means to buy the big million dollar pieces of machinery, this type of donation based promotion is used to really make a difference in the everyday lives of the patients staying with us, whether it’s those
that are with us for a short stay, or those that have to be with us up to a year at a time and even longer,” says LLUCH Corporate Relations Manager, Tiffany Hoekstra. “I’m proud to announce that we are very close to the goal for the Fifth Annual Loma Linda event as the money we raised is still coming in, but to think that we won’t bring in at least $10,000 is not out of the question. It was a great group effort from everyone involved,” Palma said, “I want to thank all of our listeners and fans for all of their support; as well as, LLUCH, they were an amazing partner.” To f i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, visit www. lomalindahealth.org/childrens-
hospital. Tiffany Hoekstra from LLUCH can be reached at (909)558-3528 or thoekstra@llu.edu. About Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital - LLUCH The Children’s Hospital is the only dedicated children’s hospital in the vast geographic region of the San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties. With 277 beds dedicated just for kids, one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the country, and more than 100,000 children that come each year, LLUCH is a major pediatric teaching facility for Loma Linda University and is part of the Loma Linda University health care system. LLUCH is known worldwide as the pioneer of neonatal heart transplantation.
City of Temecula touts job growth With nearly 43,000 jobs and a growing diverse economic base, Temecula is the job center of Southwest Riverside County, according to a press release from the City of Temecula. The City of Temecula will close out 2014 with a flurry of more than a half dozen new company relocation/expansions, bringing more than 350 jobs to the community. According to the press release from the city, Temecula continues to create a positive economic current that draws company relocations and spurs expansions. Moreover, the City continues to work with additional prospective company relocations through the successful Economic Development Ombudsman service. Industries from manufacturing to research and development have either relocated to Tem-
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JP Raineri Staff Writer/Multimedia Editor 101.3 KATY, which is also known as ‘The Mix’, holds a Radiothon each year in affiliation with the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH). “This is our fifth year doing this, but it’s my first, and I really wanted to make sure we surpassed the marks made in the years past,” states Director of Marketing and Promotions, Eddie Palma, “We know there are many needs at the Hospital and... I wanted to make sure we went above and beyond the year’s past in order to make a difference this year.” On Thursday, Dec. 11, station employees, along with some help from Tiffany Hoekstra from LLUCH and her assistants, arrived before the sunrise to answer calls at the station while Palma and his promotions team camped out in front of the Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Murrieta where 101.3 The Mix broadcasted a live Radiothon ad Auction with the station’s OnAir staff from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. “The focus was a little different for something like this from a programming perspective, we spent less time focused on the music and really went after the auction items that were donated by so many of the great companies from here in the area,” said Program Director Rick Shaw. Shaw, who mentioned on the air that he was a former patient at the hospital while undergoing cancer treatment of his own, got a little choked up when mid-day Radio Personality, Mama Mia, who was out on leave, actually called in to give the listeners news on her condition, which many did not know, involved almost going into early labor. “It’s crazy how it all worked out,” Shaw said, “but having one
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exclusively American made free weight equipment has recently acquired a 44,100 square foot building in Temecula. Color Spot Nurseries: Recently relocated their corporate headquarters from San Diego County to Temecula, bringing over 50 jobs. Rough Brothers Inc.: Since 1932, Rough Brothers Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and installs custom greenhouses and conservatories that help commercial growers, retail garden center, research facilities, universities and schools throughout the country. Rough Brothers recently purchased a 60,000 square foot facility in Temecula. Temecula has not only successfully attracted large industry employers, but is also home to a growing number of new hightech companies that are located
in the city’s business incubator, the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange (TVE2). Currently, 11 start-up technology companies with 16 company founders and an additional 12 employees reside in the TVE2. The Office of Economic Development is focused on attracting, retaining and creating jobs in Temecula. Working with our business community is a very high priority. “Temecula’s Office of Economic Development is staffed with two former planners, who understand the construction, environmental and entitlement process. We use these planning skills and are able to save companies time by guiding them through the permitting process in an efficient manner,” said Christine Damko, the City’s Economic Development Analyst.
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Winter Sports preview for local high schools JP Raineri Sports / Multimedia Editor Tis the season — for rain, cold air, soggy fields, sweaty mats, indoor dunk fests and some brave girls that have to take to the water in order to play their winter sports. We will kick things off outside and in the water, where only in Southern California can anyone really not complain about having
to tread the swells of the seas in Girls Water Polo. Last season it was Murrieta Valley that dominated the Southwestern League as Temescal Canyon controlled things over in the Sunbelt League. The Nighthawks made it all the way into the Semifinals round of the CIF-SS/Ford Girls Water Polo Championships, losing to eventual CIF Champion Santa Margarita,
Both the Chaparral Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams were League Champs last season, but this year some new contenders are rising to the top. Valley News file photos
The Temecula Valley Golden Bears Wrestling program has dominated for 26 straight years, but Vista Murrieta and Great Oak are looking to upset the champs in 2015.
9-8 (SD OT). Southwestern League runner-up Great Oak (6-2, 19-6) made it to Quarterfinals, losing to Montebello 18-8. Chaparral, third in league (4-4, 17-9), was eliminated in round one by Santiago/Corona 13-2. Murrieta Valley,
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preseason losses they have now will not define who they are this year, just yet. Look for Murrieta Valley and Vista Murrieta (ranked 8th) to lead the way this year in the
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Market at a glance (As of Dec. 14, 2014) TEMECULA (all zip codes)
MURRIETA (92562)
WILDOMAR
LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE
MENIFEE
SUN CITY
No of Homes Sold
25
35
6
18
20
8
Inventory of Properties Listed
515
516
100
311
206
322
Average Selling Price
$450,454
$390,234
$353,483
$297,779
$300,456
$181,788
Average List Price
$624,429
$501,727
$354,900
$325,579
$334,575
$364,907
Median List Price
$469,910
$370,000
$339,250
$315,000
$324,950
$299,000
Asking Price per Square Foot
$182
$155
$138
$137
$142
$157
Average Days on Market
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66
52
64
46
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$4,499,000
$3,200,000
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* This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 12/15/2014. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 12/14/2014. Note: Sun City sales data on MLS is now incorporated into Menifee; this column may be eliminated in future issues. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.
Poinsettia: The plant that says ‘Merry Christmas’ Debbie Ramsey Staff Writer There is no other plant that says “Merry Christmas” quite like the poinsettia. The eye-popping, velvety red blooms signal the Christmas season, while a multitude of other color varieties have provided many options for utilizing these hearty plants in a variety of holiday themes. While the poinsettia’s native grounds are said to be Central America, it has distinct history in Taxco del Alarcon in Southern Mexico. While the plant’s beauty has created one element of its popularity, the Aztecs found that it had other notable purposes. The milky, white sap (latex) was successfully used to treat fevers from the 14th to the 16th century. From its bracts, the Aztecs were able to extract a purple-colored dye they used for textiles and in cosmetics. The individual credited with bringing the plant to the United States was Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851), who was an ambassador to Mexico in the 1820s under
the administration of President John Quincy Adams. Interested in botany, Poinsett introduced the American Elm into Mexico. One day while traveling a road in Mexico, he saw beautiful plants with large red flowers growing. He reportedly took cuttings from the shrub and brought them back to his home in the U.S. where he had a greenhouse. In time, U.S. historian and horticulturist William Prescott was asked to give Euphorbia pulcherrima (which meant ‘very beautiful’) a new name, and he named it the poinsettia, after Poinsett. Coastal North San Diego County (Encinitas) has played a significant role in the further cultivation of the poinsettia, thanks to Paul Ecke and family who began growing them in the early 1900s for use both in the landscape and as a cut flower. By nature, the original poinsettia grew in an open, leggy method. The Ecke family is who is responsible for the much more attractive poinsettia varieties seen today. They National “Poinsettia Day” is Dec. 12; it marks the date of death of Joel Roberts Poinsett (left) in 1851. Courtesy images
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Lake Menifee Women’s Club holds annual scholarship essay contest ‘An event that happened in my life that made me a stronger woman’ This was the theme of the Lake Menifee Women’s Club annual scholarship essay contest which was open to female students in every grade at Paloma Valley High School and Heritage High School. The young ladies submitted their essays and the winners were invited to the Women’s Club meeting on Nov. 11 at the Wheatfield Park Community building. Arianna Grindstaff from Paloma won with an essay about her challenges in reaching for her goal of making the varsity soccer team. When she failed to make the team, she concluded that there were many other important areas in her life on which to focus. She then started to concentrate more on her grades, applying for colleges and playing other sports. Jessica Newsom from Heritage
won with her essay on becoming an engineer. She decided to join the Robotics Club in her freshman year of high school despite being the only girl in the room. She persevered with her dream by taking extra math and science classes and by overcoming the stereotype of what girls can do. The Lake Menifee Women’s Club is proud to present the scholarship awards to these strong, young women. The Club looks forward to working with the high schools again for next year’s scholarship. The Lake Menifee Women’s Club also co-sponsors the Santa’s Workshop which gives toys, books, coats and school supplies to the children of the Quail Valley area. Visit their website www.lakemenifeewomensclub.org to learn more, including how to join this fun and vibrant community organization.
The Lake Menifee Women’s Club scholarship essay contest winners along with LMWC officers are from left: Jessica Newsom, Heritage High School; Arianna Grindstaff, Paloma Valley High School; Debbi Manion, President, LMWC; Ally Thorwarth, incoming President, LMWC. Courtesy photo
Students complete habitat program with baby trout release With the guidance of science and environmental education teachers, and UCR Botany Graduate students, the students perform the analysis and hands-on work associated with restoration issues affecting these two habitats. The activities are conducted at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, local creeks and in their classrooms. The watershed question the students are studying is, “What is the water quality of our local Santa Margarita River Watershed creeks and can the Steelhead trout live in our creeks?” Students in fifth grade through high school participated in grade-level analysis and activities associated with this question. With the Trout in the Classroom
5th grade students from Cole Canyon elementary school traveled to Diamond Valley Lake on Dec. 9 to release their nurtured and studied fledgling trout. For the last two months, students have been participating in the 5th grade watershed studies component of SRPF’s Habitat Studies and Restoration Program (HSRP). The HSRP was developed to engage students in grades 5 – 12 in unique opportunities to discover how certain plant and animal species are altered and then possibly restored. Currently students from Murrieta Valley Unified School District elementary, middle and high schools are studying two habitats: watershed and grassland.
curriculum as part HSRP, the 5th grade students have been studying how trout develop and what is needed for them to survive. (Please see the Amimoto video in the body of this email to demonstrate what activities the students completed in the classroom leading up to the release.) They will release the trout on Tuesday, December 9 and then prepare a report on their activities and conclusions. The Foundation’s Habitat Studies and Restoration Program began in 2012 with the development of a middle school grassland restoration RFP (request for proposal) project sent out by the Foundation to middle schools in MVUSD. Various proposals were received, but the
one submitted by Shievla science teachers Sue Balch and Scott Hanson (Scott now teaches at Murrieta Mesa High School) was selected. Students embarked on determining why a certain area of grassland on the Reserve was invaded by non-native plants and how that plot could be restored to native grasses. They analyzed and worked the soil, identified and studied plants and determined a course of action to eradicate the non-native plants. At the end of the 9 month field work, they determined the success of their approach. From the middle school component, a 5th grade seed bank study was launched and a high school component was added to the grass-
land work, along with UCR Botany students to provide mentoring and scientific support. The watershed question habitat/question was added in 2014. The SRPF programs are evolving into the implementation of an “environmental education pathway.” Beginning with the third grade program, SRPF activities now include nature education programs for grades 3-12. The Foundation’s mission is to “educate and empower youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature.” Its goal is to provide unique and fun education experiences that will help develop the next generation of environmental stewards.
Locals recognized for military training, promotions Air Force Airman Joshua K. Angues graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic
training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Angues is the husband of Macee K. Angues, and he is the son of Angela R. Norton of Yulee, Fla., and Shiloh M. Angues of Murrieta, Calif. He is a 2014 graduate of Yulee High School, Yulee, Fla.
Sports cer record. His father was also a striker. The younger Lassiter is a dual citizen of the United States and Costa Rica. He may end up playing for Tab Ramos on the U21 US National Team or for Pablo Cesar Wanchope on the U23 Costa Rican National Team. The LA Galaxy recently sent Landon Donovan – the MLS scoring leader and considered one of the most accomplished soccer players in US history – out on top and into retirement with their fifth MLS Cup. They have also recently declined contract options on four players: midfielder Rafael Garcia, forward Chandler Hoffman, goalkeeper Brien Perk and defender James Riley. “I want to thank God for this opportunity,” Lassiter said, “because without Him, nothing is possible in this world.”
LASSITER from page A-1 second leading scorer. He was named to the Big West Conference All-Freshman Team. The speedy striker left his scholarship behind in July 2014 to pursue a professional career in Europe where he played for GAIS in Gothenburg, Sweden. He also signed a two-year contract with Nike. In Lassiter’s first eight starts, he scored two goals and had three assists, earning two “Man of the Match” awards. After thanking GAIS, Lassiter said, “Now it’s time for me to embark on a new chapter.” His goals were to go pro, make the National Team and compete in the World Cup. He’s the son of MLS and US National Team great, Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in a season still stands as a Major League Soc-
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Air Force Airman Kristin P. Kenyon graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Kenyon is the daughter of Shaun H. Tucker of Temecula, Calif. and James Kenyon of Perris, Calif., and sister of Tiffany C. Kenyon of San Diego, Calif. She is a 2014 graduate of Great Oak High School, Temecula, Calif.
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pleased to have their posters sharing the importance of conservation in our calendar this year,” said Adrian Hightower, Education Programs Manager at Metropolitan Water District. Brayden’s artwork was the top winner at EVMWD’s local competition this past April. His teacher, Mrs. Schmits, accompanied Brayden to the awards ceremony. “I am so proud of Brayden. I am honored to be part of this special day celebrating the art he put so much time and thought into creating,” said Schmits. Calendars featuring both students’ artwork are now available at the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Headquarters. For more information about EVMWD’s poster art contest and education programs, please visit www.evmwd.com/education.
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Sports WINTER from page B-1 Southwestern League. In the Sunbelt League, Temescal Canyon and the rest of its League counterparts, will be moving to Division 6 where they are currently ranked 5th in the polls heading into the season. The Titans made it to round 2 of the CIF-SS playoffs last year and return a great group of upperclassmen this year. Elsinore, who were the only other Sunbelt team to make it to the playoffs last season, though not ranked, are looking to turn some heads again this year as they sit in second place, currently behind Temescal Canyon. Soccer Staying with the outdoors theme, we look to Boys and Girls Soccer, which has gotten off to a wet start. The weather has made the field conditions very messy for the longwinded athletes, but as soccer is a sport that plays rain or shine, there are still no complaints coming from this arena. On the Boys side of the field, there has been a minor changing of the guard in the Southwestern League thus far into the preseason as Great Oak (4-0-3) has managed to stay undefeated and recently took second at the Citrus Hills Tournament where leading scorers included Max Lundquist, Jack Richins and Joey Ciochetto. Coaches Jeremiah Marquez and Mark Anselmo were very pleased with their squad’s performance and are excited for the season ahead. Chaparral, last season’s League Champions who made it to within one game of the CIF-SS Division 3 Championships, graduated off a great deal of seniors, and Vista Murrieta, who led almost all categories in scoring last year, along with some players from Temecula Valley, are just behind Great Oak this season, but as of now, no Southwestern League team is ranked in the CIFSS top 10 heading into the holiday break. Over in the Sunbelt League, Lakeside (8-3) has picked up where they left off last year, as they are well out in front of the pack. Last season Lakeside, who finished in second place, one game behind Temescal Canyon, made it to within one game of the CIF-SS Division 7 Championships, losing to Cathedral who went on to win the Championships. This season, Temescal Canyon and Paloma Valley are fighting early for a potential postseason spot as Perris, Heritage and Elsinore are still trying to break the two-win mark. Linfield Christian (4-3) and Calvary Murrieta (2-3-1), who both made it to the postseason last year, are the only teams that have rankings; Linfield is currently ranked 4th in Division 6 and Calvary Murrieta is ranked 5th in Division 7. On the Girls side of the field, Vista Murrieta (7-0), Temecula Valley (4-0) and Chaparral (3-01) had yet to lose a game at the time of print, but with quite a few returners as well as a few key AllSouthwestern League girls returning from Temecula Valley, look for the Golden Bears to continue to run the course. Seniors Tiffany Jackson and Carolyn Jagoda, both from that list, return to help Temecula Valley stay in the hunt. Vista Murrieta heads into the break ranked 5 th in Division 2, and with last year’s freshman AllSouthwestern League combo squad of Josie Guinn and Ashley Johnson returning as sophomores, with that much more experience, well the Broncos current record clearly speaks for itself with that duo involved. Of course don’t count out Chaparral, who claimed dominance wining League last season, and with them only graduating off three seniors, they have a very experienced team returning to defend their title. Senior Maegan Gibson, who was last year’s All-Southwestern League Offensive MVP, and junior Jordan Dow are already off to a great start with a combined 13 goals between them. No other local teams have CIFSS rankings, but Temescal Canyon (5-2) in the Sunbelt League is sitting atop the standings with Perris and Heritage right behind them. Alyssa Briseno from Heritage is the current goal leader, leading the Sunbelt League with 8, and Kori Sprague from Elsinore has 64 saves. Last Year’s Sunbelt Champions, the Paloma Valley Wildcats, have found themselves low on the totem pole, with only two wins so far, matching Elsinore in that department. The Linfield Girls are also ahead in the standings with the help of senior Jackie Crowthers, who leads all categories in scoring and assists. Basketball As we head out of the cold and into the gym, the focus on Basketball is the prime ticket for most high
schools during the winter season, and Temecula Valley, who went undefeated to win League last year, is now looking up at Great Oak, who finished second. Temecula Valley, who also made it to the final four of the Division I CIF-SS Championships where they lost by one point to Villa Park, graduated five seniors and only has five returning players, but will be looking to 6’6” junior forward Riley Schaeffer and 6’8” senior power forward Zavier Harris to lead the Bears back to the postseason. So far they are 3-2 in tournament play with the Under Armour Holiday Classic being the next tournament on their schedule. Temecula Valley will open up non-League play away against Elsinore on Jan. 6. Great Oak (7-1), who, as mentioned, finished second last year, made it all the way to the Quarterfinals in the CIF-SS Division 1AA Championships where they lost to Inglewood. The Wolfpack had six seniors graduate and by far have the largest roster of any Southwestern League teams this season at 16. With six returners, including football standout Brandon Presley, who as a receiver just took home All-Southwestern League honors as the League’s Most Valuable Player on offense, and with the 10 newcomers to the squad, Great Oak looks to be a top contender again. So far in two tournaments played, they have a 7-1 record and won the 22nd Annual Nighthawk Classic against La Sierra last week. Great Oak will take part in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic over the break and will take on Tahquitz on Jan. 6 to kick off the start of their season’s non-League games. The new head coach at Chaparral, Waheed Mitchell, has come in with some big shoes to fill as last season we saw the departure of Ed Coyle, who holds the record as the most winning coach in the school’s history. Coyle’s Pumas won two League Titles and had two Quarterfinal playoff runs since he took the whistle in 1997, with his best-coached seasons being in 19992000 (26-4), 08-09 (23-5), and 09-10 (24-3 and League Champion). The Pumas also saw six seniors graduate and are returning all but one of their juniors from last year. Jared Fontillas, who currently leads the League in assists, will wear the captain hat for Chaparral this year, which may not have much height, but they do have a lot of speed with their seniorheavy roster. Murrieta Mesa (4-2) rounds out the top teams category as they are currently sitting behind Great Oak, but when it comes to rankings, only one team from the area ranks in the top ten of their divisions, so expect some heated games to come as there are a lot of points to prove out there. Elsinore, currently 5-1, is that one team, ranked 5th in Division 2A. The Tigers took second last year behind Perris, who is still that thorn in Elsinore’s side as the Panthers are right behind them in the standings due to the help of the scoring antics of Deandre Johnson, who leads the league with 17.7 points per game. Expect that rivalry to remain throughout the season with Temescal Canyon and Lakeside fighting every step of the way as well. Temecula Prep and the Santa Rosa Academy have risen in the Southwestern League and are leading the standings, while Linfield have found themselves in the middle of the pack in the Ambassador League. Look for all three teams to continue their ways into League play after the holidays. On the Girls side of the court, Murrieta Valley (8-0), Great Oak (4-0), and Murrieta Mesa (5-1) have exploded out of the gate, and there really does not look to be a favorite as of yet between all the Southwestern League teams as no team is really doing that badly. Great Oak made it the farthest getting all the way to the Quarterfinals in last year’s CIF-SS Championships and the Broncos, who are ranked 5 th right now in Division 1AA, made it to the Semifinals. The Nighthawks are currently ranked 5th in Division 1A. Jaelyn Brown from Vista Murrieta leads all scorers with 16 points
Tournaments are underway and the start of pre-season games begins in early January for the Boy’s Varsity Basketball teams in the area. All “r’ Stars Photography photo
The Great Oak Boys Varsity Soccer team is undefeated so far in the preseason and are looking to stay dominate through league during the winter sports season. Valley News file photo
per game and also leads in rebounds with 11.4 per game. Despite Murrieta Valley and Great Oak being undefeated, be on the lookout for some upsets to both teams as play heats up. In the Sunbelt League, Lakeside (5-0) are ranked 2nd in Division 2A and are holding on to another undefeated season of their own so far, but Paloma Valley (6-2) and Perris (4-2) are biting at their heels. The Lakeside Lancers were the Sunbelt League Champions last year and Alize Hancock (18.5 ppg) from Paloma Valley and Myasia Gray (18.3 ppg) from Heritage are the leading scorers. Victoria Sosa and Triann Thompson from Lakeside lead in rebounds and assists. Wildomar’s California Lutheran are the only other team from the area that were ranked, coming in at 5th in Division 6. The Eagles are currently looking to extend their undefeated season to 11 wins with the help of the team’s leading scorer Kati Aguilar (10.7 ppg). Wrestling Keeping with the indoor theme, we take to the mats where only the strong and quick and nimble will survive. Last season, scratch that, for the last 26 consecutive seasons, wrestling has been a sport in this area solely dominated by the TemThe Murrieta Mesa and Murrieta Valley Girls Varsity Basketball teams are off to great starts this season and are looking to some of their top returners Valley News file photo to lead the way during the winter sports season.
Girls Water Polo saw many top players from last season graduate, so this winter season it could be anyone’s game. Valley News file photo
ecula Valley Golden Bears. Co-head coaches Lyndon Campbell and Arnold Alpert, who is now in his 21st year, and Campbell, now in his 19th year, have built a dynasty and put up numbers that may never be topped. Last season the program pinned down its 26th consecutive League Championship and also put up their 100th consecutive dual meet victory. Rankings have not come in yet so the only other programs in the Valley that could be looking to do some damage are Great Oak and Vista Murrieta, who
have hung pretty tight behind Temecula Valley for the past few years. As seasons change with the winds, so do standings, records and streaks, so while there may be some downtime during the holiday break for some, most dedicated student athletes will be working out to get better. The New Year will be here soon enough and so will some new contenders for the winter sports season. Follow all the action with the Valley News Sports Department online at www.myvalleynews.com or on Twitter @TheValleyNews.
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Michele McLeod won the National Finals Rodeo’s fifth Barrel Racing go-round Dec. 8 in Las Vegas.
Joe Naiman Valley News Correspondent Murrieta Valley High School Graduate, Patrick Wisdom, who has been a Minor League top prospect and was the First Round Draft Pick 2012 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals will be on hand at the Christmas Clinic. Courtesy photo
JP Raineri Sports / Multimedia Editor TEMECULA – The Linfield Christian Baseball Program would like to invite players ages 7-15 to come out for a one-day Baseball clinic over the holiday break to work with some top named professionals. Murrieta Valley High School Graduate, Patrick Wisdom, who has been a Minor League top prospect and was the First Round Draft Pick 2012 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals will be on hand as well as trained MLB Scout and former Linfield Christian Coach, Jeff Nichols, who was a three-time Conference Coach of the Year and has a 26 year coaching background at the High School and College level. The clinic will take place on Dec. 27 at the Linfield Varsity Baseball field from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be for players that range in age from 7 to 15 years old. This clinic will provide the fundamental teaching
and technical skills to help players achieve the next level of performance. The clinic will provide drinks and conclude with a hot dog feast for all players. “We feel the clinic is great timing as young athletes prepare for the upcoming Spring season and we couldn’t be more excited. There will be many drills, competitions and a huge emphasis on FUN,” said Dave Dexheimer, current Linfield Head Coach. Instruction will be provided by the Linfield High School Varsity staff, Alumni Collegiate Athletes and current Varsity players. After the clinic all participants as well as the general public are encouraged to attend the Linfield Alumni versus Linfield Varsity game. For more information, contact Dave Dexheimer at (951) 536-6269 or email Dave at davedex@verizon. net. The Linfield Varsity Baseball field is located at 31950 Pauba Road in Temecula.
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Michele McLeod, who lived in Temecula from 1993 to 2005, won the National Finals Rodeo’s fifth Barrel Racing go-round December 8 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. McLeod, who rode a sevenyear-old mare known as Skye, had a time of 13.66 seconds to win the go-round and the $19,002.40 given for first place in the performance. The time gave her a five-run average (aggregate) of 75.60 seconds, which was third in the average after her first-ever NFR go-round win. “It’s unbelievable,” McLeod said of winning an NFR go-round for the first time. The trip to NFR is the second for McLeod, who finished fifth in the 2013 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association world standings. During the 2013 National Finals Rodeo she had two secondplace go-rounds, including a run of 13.48 seconds which was the fastest non-winning time in NFR history, and a fourth-place go-round. She also had four fivesecond penalties for knocking over barrels. The top 15 barrel racers during the regular season which runs from October 1 through September 30 qualify for NFR. NFR earnings are added to regular-season earnings to determine the final standings, and the $41,766.83 McLeod won during NFR in 2013 brought her final season earnings to $151,357.49. McLeod rode Slick, a sevenyear-old stallion who is owned by Charlie Cole (who now lives in Texas but was once a resident boarder at Rawhide Ranch in Bonsall) and Jason Martin, during
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go-round December 6 but placed 11th. A time of 14.00 seconds in the fourth go-round December 7 gave McLeod the sixth-place earnings of $3,064.90. McLeod was the second barrel racer December 8. Mary Walker began the performance with a run of 13.90 seconds, which would end up as the fifth-place time. McLeod followed Walker. “I just tried to build on what I’ve done the first four nights,” McLeod said. The Thomas and Mack Center is on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and equestrian activities are not the facility’s primary use. The entry configuration reflected a narrow space. “It was a little wild in the back coming in. I barely missed the post running through the gate,” McLeod said. “I barely made it through the side gate.” The path into the arena was more comfortable. “I knew once I could get in that alley she’d be okay,” McLeod said. The arena itself was even more spacious. “I knew she could win in this pen,” McLeod said. The announcement that McLeod and Skye had run the course in 13.66 seconds meant that McLeod had taken the lead. “I couldn’t believe it was that fast,” she said. Thirteen barrel racers had yet to make their run, and McLeod knew that the times would likely be faster than they had earlier during NFR. “I think the ground has improved immensely,” McLeod said. “I think they’ve done a great job with the ground.” McLeod’s time held up as the fastest. “Just happened to be my night,” she said. “I’m lucky it all fell into place.”
NFR in 2013. Slick is recovering from an injury, but in September 13 she purchased Skye, whose registered name is Kellies Chick. (Slick’s registered name is Slick by Design.) “I’m so blessed and fortunate. Most girls have one solid horse. I have two,” McLeod said. McLeod entered NFR with 2014 season earnings of $100,645, which placed her sixth entering the finals. “Skye’s been running solid all year long,” she said. McLeod was not the only barrel racer to have success on Skye during 2014. McLeod has two daughters, 22-year-old Katelyn and 18-year-old Lindsey, as well as a 26-year-old stepdaughter, Jenna. Lindsey McLeod rode Skye during the National High School Rodeo Association national finals and won the NHSRA Barrel Racing championship, and Katelyn McLeod also had success on Skye during the year. “I have a lot of confidence in Skye,” Michele McLeod said. “She’s a phenomenal mare.” The McLeod family now lives in Whitesboro, Texas, which is about 65 miles northeast of Dallas and has a population of approximately 3,800. McLeod lived in Santa Maria before moving to Temecula due to equestrian opportunities and has been training horses in Texas since moving there. McLeod and Skye began NFR with a time of 14.24 seconds in the first go-round December 4, which placed third and earned $11,310.14 for McLeod. In the second go-round McLeod knocked over a barrel, giving her a time of 19.43 seconds including the fivesecond penalty. The top six positions in each goround earn payouts. McLeod had a time of 14.20 seconds in the third
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The Eagles dunked, dribbled and jumped to help the Tigers and the Huskies learn new moves during the 4th annual Basketball Showdown on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at San Jacinto High School. The event is designed bridge the relationship between special and general education students with athletics, said Cathy Begorre, an adaptive physical education teacher at San Jacinto High. It drew volunteers from Mt. San Jacinto College’s Eagles men’s and women’s basketball teams. Participants, including cheerleaders and students from the Together We Can Club, came from San Jacinto High, whose mascot is the Tiger, and North Mountain Middle School, home of the Huskies. Hemet resident Lynné Henson watched her grandson Jedi, who has autism, participate in the Showdown. She said the event helps build the 12-year-old’s confidence and coordination. “It makes him feel wonderful,” she said. “It makes him feel like he can do anything.” San Jacinto High School Principal Jordan Reeves said it’s important to help the general and special education students form bonds through activities like the Showdown. Looking
around the high school gymnasium, he talked about having the college, high school and middle school all working together. “It’s a real community event. It’s just incredible,” Reeves said. MSJC basketball player Blake O’Donnell said he participated in the event because he wanted to give back to the community. DeShea Wilkes, a basketball player on the women’s team, said she understood the benefits of helping the special education students because she has an uncle who participates in Special Olympics. “Any way we can help, we’re more than happy to do it,” Wilkes said. Mt. San Jacinto College students have volunteered in the Showdown each year. This year’s student volunteers were: Men’s Basketball Coach John Brown Blake O’Donnell Austin Klug Samuel Williams Women’s Basketball Coach Fontay Mozga Kenyetta Fugate Suzie Castro-Larsen DeShea Wilkes Christina Grant
CARLSBAD — Army and Navy Academy recognizes those students who have exhibited academic excellence during the second grading period of the 2014-2015 school year. Those who have achieved a grade point average of 3.80 or higher have been named to the Dean’s List - an impressive accomplishment, especially considering the Academy’s unique curriculum
that includes Leadership Education Training (LET) in addition to the core subjects. Students named to the Dean’s List include: ZongLi Huang of Temecula (92592) Anthony Tucker of Murrieta (92563) “Congratulations on this major achievement,” says Lisa Basista, Dean of Academics, “and always
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FHA – The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has also revised credit score rules for borrowers, is charging higher insurance premiums, and has reduced limits on maximum loan size. “FHA guidelines have not changed locally,” said Crowther, “maximum FHA loan financing is still $355,350.” In San Diego, the limit is $546,250; in Orange and LA County the limit is $625,000. Often buyers who could not qualify for conventional financing would resort to the FHA program and its lenders who were more lenient about borrower qualifications and credentials. Unfortunately, the FHA also took hits during the housing crisis and required a $1.7 trillion bailout in 2013. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) instituted changes in the FHA program to bolster revenues and reduce future losses. “The FHA is no longer financing ‘flips’,” said Crowther. “The FHA will NOT finance a house purchase that has sold within the last 90 days. An exception is if the house was sold by state and federally-chartered financial institutions and government sponsored enterprises (GSE’s) or by other federal agencies of REO properties.” “Fannie Mae is also working on a better loan program with 3 percent down payment and Homebuyer Counseling,” said Crowther. “This is better than an FHA loan, since MI (mortgage Insurance) can never be removed on an FHA loan.” One of the borrowers on this 97 percent conventional loan must be a first-time homebuyer. “Getting into your dream home is still a possibility,” said Crowther, “but I suggest consulting with a mortgage loan professional on seasoning times for bankruptcy, short sales and foreclosure requirements and to determine the appropriate types of home mortgage options available.” Myrna Crowther, loan production manager at Primelending, a PlainsCapital Company, contributed to this article. Crowther has over 22 years of mortgage industry experience. She can be reached at her offices at 41540 Winchester Road, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590 or via email at mcrowther@primelending.com, or phone (951) 775-4884. To comment on this article online, visit www.myvalleynews.com
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Local housing down for the year, but for how long? Gene Wunderlich SRCAR Dir. of Governmental Affairs According to the experts, 2014 was forecast to be our “turnaround” year in housing. Continued low interest rates, more inventory for buyers to choose from and pentup demand from move-up buyers and millennials was expected to springboard housing into full recovery mode. Prognosticators were trumpeting the definition of a “new normal” in housing, one without distressed properties where once again market driven supply and demand would help push the national economy out of the doldrums. If 2014 defines the “new normal” for housing, the market is still in trouble. For the Southwest California Region (including Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee and Canyon Lake), single family existing homes sales will drop to their lowest level since 2007, down eight percent from 2013 and off a staggering 30 percent from peak sales year in 2009. Why is this? Several reasons, chief among which is that anticipated buyer demand simply didn’t materialize. Investors and first-time buyers who propped up the market from 2009 to 2012 started falling away in 2013. Twenty percent plus price increases from 2012 to 2013 made it more difficult for first-timers to qualify, driving the share of first-time buyers to its lowest level since 1995. Similarly, investors who had been purchasing distressed properties in bulk either to rent or to flip, saw their profit potential eroded by median price appreciation. The anticipated demand from move-up buyers was also disappointing. Many current homeowners who had refinanced into historic low interest rates were reluctant to abandon those rates in favor of higher rates on a new home. And while the percentage of local homeowners whose mortgages are underwater (owe more than their property is worth) fell from nearly 60 percent in 2010 to under 25 percent today, those homeowners are not in a position to move-up even if they wanted to. Even those who have moved into a positive equity position may not have enough to justify selling and taking on a higher payment. Further, of the thousands of local
homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure or short sale from 2007 to 2011, many are not yet able to re-enter the market and will continue as renters for at least another year or two — some indefinitely. At the same time, the much anticipated surge of millennial-age homebuyers who, according to historic norms, start forming their own households about now, are defying history by living at home into their 30s and 40s or being content to live as renters for the time being. Finally, blame the government. Knee jerk reactions to the housing bust drove congress to enact the restrictive Dodd-Frank bill and create the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. Neither of these have actually aided the consumer, both have over-regulated the market and made it more difficult for even well qualified buyers to obtain a mortgage. The recent budget passed in Washington, D.C. started to address some of those issues, but continued low consumer confidence and employment numbers are keeping many buyers on the sidelines. Good news? You bet. If you can qualify for a loan, interest rates are still at, or near, historic lows but will start climbing in 2015. Inventory levels have more than doubled in the past year meaning there are a lot more homes for you to choose from and the frenzied bidding wars that were prevalent in 2012 to 2013 are gone. Price escalation has also stagnated for now. The 2014 median price in December will be very close to where it was in January putting to rest the talk of another housing bubble, which was a concern in 2013. Still, median price for the region will be up nearly 33 percent from its lowest point in 2009. This past year may not have defined a “new normal” for housing, but it did give the market a breather from the upward pressure on pricing. New home construction is taking off in some local cities, which will bring more jobs to the region and more revenue to our businesses and cities. You can’t keep our region down long, so expect things to pick up again after this brief respite. You might want to ask Santa to put a new home in your stocking this year. A couple years from now you’ll be glad you did. To comment on this story, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
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John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to the 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 a person is looking for a larger home for their 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, especially when one finds himself juggling two real estate transactions at once. Such an endeavor is 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 move-up buyer. The thought of limited inventory to select a new home from is not something to look forward to. But, at the same time, a person will 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, each must still 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 haven taken effect the first 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 on the selling side 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, is a good seller rent-back agreement, which can be facilitated by a good realtor; this allows the buyer to close escrow on a person’s home and take title while allowing that person to remain in the home until he or she can move into a new place of residence. 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. Buying techniques As a move-up buyer with a house to sell, a smart move for a person is to limit his or her search to homes that have been on the market or
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Healthy & Beautiful Gardens Some of my favorite plants
Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Hello fellow gardeners! This is the time of year when we’re not doing much out there in the garden, so we’re planning (indoors). With that in mind, I’d like to suggest some of my favorite plants here. The following plants are some of my “go to’s” when I am doing a landscape design, listed in no particular order. They’re great in this climate zone, from Fallbrook to Anza, and they’re low maintenance. Most of these are in my own garden as well, so I have personal experience growing them here. Well, let’s try to give a little bit of order to listing these by starting out with “low growing” plants – groundcovers, low perennials etc. And, by the way, many plants that are called “shrubs” are also perennials – actually ALL shrubs are perennials, but not all perennials are shrubs. Not to be confused with deciduous or evergreen perennials shrubs--sorry, I couldn’t resist! Ok, now that I’ve confused you, I’d start out with “Lambs Ears” – or Stachys byzantina, also the variety S. lanata (Countess or Helen Von Stein). Of the two varieties, the preferred one for me is the latter as it forms large clumps that rarely shoot up flower stalks. The flowers stalks are not exciting and I usually cut them off of s. byzantina. This is a gray, fuzzy leaved plant that goes great with just about anything. Groundcover plants – ideally you plant close enough that this isn’t required, but when it is, on slopes etc. , I recommend Myoporum parvifolium. It’s green year round, drought-tolerant, and tough. ‘Prostratum’, Juniperus (Juniper) J.h. ‘Wiltonii’- ‘Blue Carpet Juniper’ and J. procumbens are a few alternate choices for groundcovers that I’d recommend. Dymondia margaretae is another great low growing tough, drought-tolerant choice. If you want color in your groundcover, I would recommend one of the large flowering ones such as Gazania. There are many colors to choose from. Get spreading not clumping, or Cape Weed (yellow flowers very droughttolerant also). Creeping Thyme also
Phormium tenax Rainbow Warrior.
Agave 'Blue Flame'.
Aloe congolensis.
is a great little ground cover, especially between pavers. I am a succulent fanatic, so those are on my list, of course. Echeverias are beautiful and come in many shapes and colors, but you must make sure they are “hardy.” Also, some can get quite large, so look for the size you want. I will be doing another entire article on succulents another time. Some varieties to try are Fuzzy echeveria ‘Wooly rose’(E. Doris Taylor), ‘Black Prince’ echeveria (E. affinis) , ‘Lipstick’ echeveria (E. agavoides) and ‘Fire and Ice’ echeveria (E. subrigida) – all of which can handle weather temps down to 20 degrees. One more succulent that is great in the garden is in the aloe family, it is called ‘Red Hesperaloe’ (Hesperaloe parviflora) and it can take freezing weather, almost grassy appearance, and shoots up long stalks covered with dark orange, red, yellow, or pink flowers, about 2.5 feet tall. Agaves – huge family, but one is a stand-out if we’re talking about smaller sized ones, and that is a hybrid called ‘Blue Glow’, which also has a “sister” called ‘Blue Fire.’ They’re both beautiful smaller bluish agaves. Lots of aloes do excellent in our area as well A. brevifolia, A. congolensis, and A. sinkatana are three low-growing and frost-tolerant choices that are knock outs in the garden. They prefer well-drained soil of course. Another one of my favorite perennial succulents is called Sedum ‘Autumn Joy.’ It flowers incredibly in the fall as one would expect, but has nice clumps of bluish green leaves throughout the summer and is about 3’ tall and wide. Penstemons aka ‘Beard Tongue’ – beautiful flowering plants. I highly recommend these. Some of them are actually natives and others are hybrids that flower more but require more water. “Appleblossom,” a light pink hybrid 2-3’ and “Margarita BOP” (p. heterophyllus) a bluish purple low grower are two I recommend highly. “Red Riding Hood” is another with dark pink flowers, about 2’ tall. The variety p. parryi or “Parry’s penstemon” is great, if you can find it as is our native ‘Desert Beard Tongue’. Salvia (Sage) – LOTS of choices here! The readily available S. leucantha or ‘Mexican Bush Sage’ is high on my list, gorgeous in bloom and it blooms most of the summer and adds a nice dimension and color to any garden with its royal purple blooms. Salvia greggii – ‘Autumn Sage’ is another great salvia, beautiful lilac colored blooms all summer and fall long, greyish leaves. Grasses – I’m speaking of “clump-
Fescue and lambs ears
ing or ornamental grasses” here, NOT lawn, or spreading grasses. Mexican Feather Grass (pennisetum stipa or Fountain Grass) is a prolific grower – some say too prolific, but it’s beautiful if contained and with the sun shining through the stalks as they sway in the breeze. Just be aware that it will spread by seeds and it produces hundreds of those. P. masaicum ‘Red Bunny Tails’ grows to about 2’ high, green leaves with burgundy highlights, best with regular watering. Festuca – or ‘fescue’ my preferred varieties – Festuca glauca ‘Elijah blue’ or the harder to get F. californica, a native. Both of these are blue-gray in color and shoot up flower spikes/heads that I leave on the plants as long as possible. I like the way they look. One more group that I use prolifically in my garden and designs are the Nandinas. These are fantastic plants, even though common, but if you choose the right ones, and give them a little water, they are wonderful and tough. Some of my favorites are: ‘Firepower’ (only about 1’-2’ high), ‘Nana Compacta’ and ‘Gulf Stream’ (3-4’). They are all green, yellow, orange and red leaved. There’s no pests, and there’s red berries in fall and small white flowers in spring. They are great plants. Lavenders – lavandula sp. L. x heterophylia (Sweet Lavender) ‘Grosso’, L. stoechas (Spanish Lavender)‘Otto Quast’, and L. multifida ‘Fernleaf Lavender. All lavenders need good draining soil. These plants are great for adding their greyish foliage to contrast with mostly greens in garden and of course the fragrant blossoms are lovely. Once you have one, you’ll want more! Phormium tenax – aka New Zealand Flax – many varieties to choose from, from 2 foot mini’s to over 6 ft. tall and wide, in shades of green, olive, peach, bronze and burgundy, these plants add an exciting vertical “spikey” element to the garden. When they do flower they’re spectacular. They can take most any soil, but in the inland empire I find they can tip burn if not given partial shade, on the coast and Fallbrook, pretty much anywhere will work. Two great plants (1-2’ in size) for growing under trees and other semishady areas are Bergenia. They have large glossy leaves and shoot up pink flower spikes in summer. Heuchera, commonly known as Coral Bells, have many varieties and colors to choose, from chartreuse to maroon. Enjoy tiny flowers on spiky stems that are attractive to hummingbirds. Ok, let’s get into a little larger plant group here known as “shrubs” and these are all also “perennials,” by the way. Euonymus – although a very common plant/shrub, are very tolerant of many conditions from full sun to shade and drought-tolerant. One of my favorites is E. Japonicus Aureovariegatus ‘Gold Spot Euonymus,’ which adds cheerful yellow to the landscape and is usually about 4’x4’. I prefer to let them “go natural.” Nothing worse than a shrub that’s been butchered to look like a muffin! E. Fortunei does well in freezing temps and I like ‘Emerald Gaiety’ and ‘Emerald and Gold’ both green and yellow and about 3x3 ft. Buddleia’s – These are called “Butterfly Bush” (B. davidii) and that’s exactly what they attract. They come in many sizes and colors, but hard pruning in early spring is mandatory as far as I’m concerned. They are, as you can guess by the name, butterfly magnets. Can grow up to 8’ in a season. There are dwarf varieties that stay around 4’ though. Rosa rugosa – yes, these are shrubs, and this is one of my favorites of the genus as its disease free, beautiful, fragrant and low maintenance. Varieties I recommend – ‘Hansa’ and
Pennisetum 'Karly Rose' feather grass.
L. 'Grosso' aka Spanish Lavender.
Grasses and succulents blend beautifully in the landscape.
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‘Alba’ and ‘Topaz Jewel’. Arbutus unedo – ‘Strawberry Tree’ – closer to a large shrub than a tree actually, but its evergreen, drought-tolerant, beautiful white hanging small flowers turn into very interesting reddish, spikey “strawberry” balls. The hollies are another favorite of mine for their leaves and red berries, called “Ilex.” I recommend I. ‘Little Rascal’ a dwarf variety, evergreen, that turns purple in the winter. I. vomitoria – Yaupon variety ‘Nana,’ another smaller holly, and I. cornuta or Chinese Holly. All hollies can use some shade in desert area and moderate water. There is one last shrub and that would have to be Coprosma. This is another plant from New Zealand, like p. tenax, and is good in zones
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14-24. Prune in winter. My recommendations are ‘Tequila Sunrise’ multi-colored leaves, and ‘Evening Glow.’ Both are about 4-5 ft. tall and wide, depending on pruning. As always, I am available for consultations and landscape design work. Remember we are still considered to be in a drought and the water district is still paying $2.00/sq.ft. to remove lawns and replace with drought-tolerant plants. This may not last though if we have a super rainy winter. You might as well beautify your garden now and get paid for it! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! Linda McDonald-Cash www.uniquelandscapes.net (951) 764-4762
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Temecula Valley Unified School District welcomes new school board members On a serious note, Farnbach admits that she will be the first one to be outspoken, but she is learning how to pick her battles, especially where finances are concerned. “I’m asking questions, like where funding comes from for catered dinners when we should be brown bagging it.” Of her relationship with the public who elected her, Farnbach promises to keep to what she promised in the many meetings held across Temecula. “I intend to be as open and honest as I legally can.” Kevin Hill sworn into the TVUSD Board on Dec. 9. Julie Farnbach sworn into the TVUSD Board.
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Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Parents and teachers, get ready for a change in the Temecula Valley Unified School District school board in the coming months. New members Kevin Hill, Sandy Hinkson, and Julie Farnbach joined current School Board President Allen Pulsipher and Clerk, Dr. Kristi Rutz-Robbins. The three new members’ term of office will run until December, 2018. “I had no idea what to expect when we got up there at the school board meeting,” stated newly sworn in School Board member Julie Farnbach. “It was a little anticlimactic after everything we did to get here.”
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In a ceremony for family and friends, Superintendant Tim Ritter swore in the three new TVUSD school board members on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. “It will be an adjustment,” stated Farnbach of the job ahead of her. After running on her platform of a concerned TVUSD parent, Farnbach now holds her future in her hands. “This will be an adjustment, but unlike my predecessors, I don’t have a full-time job. Aside from my family, working for the parents, the teachers, this will be my full-time concern,” stated Farnbach in a recent telephone interview. The TVUSD website states their mission of “High quality teaching and learning for all,” but recent school board meetings have ended
in heated debate on what that mission truly means. Farnbach plans on visiting each of the schools throughout the district, at least one per week. “I plan on rotating randomly, observing, and conducting school visits. I promised to be there in the trenches, observing and learning, and that’s what I plan to do,” Farnbach said. When asked what change she feels is most needed with the school board, Farnbach said, “We need a fresh perspective when it comes to the schools in our area; we can’t wall ourselves off with so many issues facing our students.” Issues, such as school start times, common core curriculum, and teacher salaries need to be addressed in different ways with fresh perspective, according to Farnbach. “We want the Superintendant to know that we expect change. We won’t be losing our objectivity here.” Farnbach mentioned the close school board race, and how her new counterpart, Kevin Hill, won by a margin of only 108 votes. “It is so important to vote in these elections,” Farnbach said. Openly outspoken, Farnbach is ready to let her voice be heard in school board meetings in the coming future. “We’ve had good meetings with the union representatives, and I’m big on building relationships with the teachers. We were even invited to Christmas dinner,” Farnbach laughed.
Temecula Valley Elks #2801 Hoop Shoot Winners Temecula Valley Elks’ Hoop Shoot Winners from left to right: Ben Sullivan Douglas from Hillcrest Academy, Shaylynn Deyager from French Valley Elementary, Christian Bowen from James L Day Middle School, Madison Packwood from Temecula Middle School, Anthony McDonald from French Valley Elementary, Gabriela Dimopoulas from Temecula Middle School (not pictured), Chloe Furlong from French Valley Elementary (not pictured) and in the back row: Spike Lunn, Elks Hoop Shoot Chairman. Courtesy photo
Temecula Valley Elks held their annual “Hoop Shoot” at the Temecula Recreation Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Temecula and Murrieta schools were invited to participate in the annual “Hoop Shoot” Competition. They sent their first, second and third place winners to the Temecula Valley Elks’ competition. Each young athlete was given the opportunity to shoot 25 free throws. The competitors ranged in age from 8 to 13 years. The top scoring winners were: Ben Sullivan Douglas from Hillcrest Academy Shaylynn Deyager from French Valley Elementary
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12-year-old Menifee boy donates toys to Rady Children’s Hospital Daniel Lane Staff Writer
Ertell said. “This year he thought it would be fun if he could buy the gifts himself.” On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Bryce and his ‘Nana’ Laura Haynes made the trip to the Menifee Target where they bought all the toys for children up to 12-years-old. Ertell said her son bought books, movies, board games, nonviolent action figures, Barbie dolls, arts and craft items and much more. Bryce’s family helped him build his $300 budget and he came within just a few dollars of that amount. “He had a story for everything he bought,” Ertell said. He specifically bought toys “for children who were autistic” or had other conditions. “The manager at Target made sure that Bryce was able to use all the coupons that we had acquired in one transaction,” Ertell said. “They honored the Target Red Card 5% off, and Bryce had two separate coupons that were for $5 off and one for $10 off.” Menifee Target was pleased to have helped Bryce with his operation. “We’re super excited that he picked Target of Menifee,” David Wedding the store’s team leader told Valley News. “It is great to see the next generation taking care of each other. “Next year we would love to have them come back and we will do everything we can to make it a good experience for him so he can continue to give back to the community.” Bryce was also given a certificate of appreciation from Rady Children’s Hospital. “We have many children like Bryce that donate to children during the holidays,” said Carlos Delgado, who is the hospital’s media relations officer. “To have a young man like Bryce make a donation to Rady Children’s Hospital is very significant because it allows us to have toys for children throughout the year for holidays, birthdays and special events.” Bryce said he wants to make next year’s donation a bigger one.
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Bryce Ertell, 12, wanted to provide toys for some of the children who are in Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego. Jen Sepulveda photo
“I wasn’t expecting to be in the news but, that’s a good start to spread the word of giving and not getting,” Bryce said. “I want to
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E-cigarettes and quitting smoking Quitting smoking and losing weight consistently top New Year’s resolutions lists. In an effort to stop smoking, a growing number of smokers are turning to electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to help them quit once and for all. Although e-cigarettes are not currently regulated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing regulations in a market that estimates suggest could be as big as $5 billion in 2015. But are these devices safe? Or even effective? There is mixed information regarding the efficacy of e-cigarettes to help a person quit smoking. Some studies point to e-cigarettes as a good method of smoking cessation, while others say there’s limited evidence to support those claims. E-cigarettes typically contain liquid nicotine, which is inhaled as vapor. The vapor resembles smoke and can mimic the look and feel of smoking traditional cigarettes. But e-cigarettes typically do not contain any of the additional chemicals, such as tar and other potentially toxic ingredients, found in traditional cigarettes. Nicotine cartridges for e-cigarettes also come in various concentrations and flavors, and smokers can even purchase nicotine-free replacement cartridges. Much like users of nicotine patches or chewers of nicotine gum, e-cigarette smokers can gradually lower their nicotine doses over time. The American Lung Association currently has not approved any e-cigarette as a safe or effective method to help smokers quit. They cite a study that estimates there are nearly 500 different e-cigarette brands today with varying levels of nicotine and the possible presence of other chemicals. These e-cigarettes are unregulated. The ALA says there is a great deal more to learn about these products before they can be recommended as a safe
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and effective way for smokers to wean themselves off of smoking. E-cigarettes may contain additional chemicals besides nicotine. Studies have found detectable levels of chemicals used in antifreeze in two leading brands of e-cigarettes. Formaldehyde and benzene have been detected in some e-cigarette emissions. Other studies have found secondhand emissions from e-cigarettes can prove harmful to nonsmokers. While some organizations do not endorse e-cigarettes, others state that they shouldn’t be ruled out just yet. A 2014 study by British researchers and published in the journal “Addiction” found people were 60 percent more likely to succeed in quitting smoking using e-cigarettes compared to would-be quitters who tried a nicotine patch or gum. Background information in the report suggests that, since the e-cigarette vapor only contains nicotine and not tobacco smoke, ecigarettes may help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Although some e-cigarettes may contain harmful byproducts, toxic-
ity tests indicate they are safer than regular cigarettes. Some health experts believe the benefits of quitting traditional cigarettes outweigh the risks posed by e-cigarettes. The American Heart Association agrees. In a policy statement released in August 2014, the American Heart Association said physicians shouldn’t discourage e-cigarette use as a last resort to stop smoking. “If people cannot quit at all and have tried everything in the field, we would not discourage them,” said Aruni Bhatnager, the statement’s lead writer. “It’s not something we would suggest.” The AHA recommends e-cigarettes only if smokers refuse or are intolerant of other options. People who desire to quit smoking may look to e-cigarettes to help their fight. Although the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes remains open to debate and cannot be proven, many former smokers feel e-cigarettes played a significant role in helping them to quit smoking once and for all.
Easy ways to start living healthier every day Contrary to popular belief, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not a difficult undertaking. In certain instances, convenience may need to be sacrificed in favor of nutrition, but many people find that living healthy is not nearly as difficult as they assumed it would be when they initially decided to make a change. When men and women decide they want to start living healthier, many mistakenly assume they must abandon their existing habits entirely and start from scratch. But the following are some easy ways to start living healthier every day. Eat more fruits and vegetables. One of the best and easiest ways to live healthier is to begin eating more fruits and vegetables. Instead of unhealthy snacks like potato chips and cookies, snack on a piece of fruit, and never sit down to a meal unless you include some vegetables to go along with the main course. Studies have shown that men and women whose diets are high in fruits and vegetables are less likely to develop certain types of cancers, including cancers of the digestive tract. In addition, the United States Department of Agriculture notes that people whose diets are rich in fruits and vegetables have a lower risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
Slow down your eating routine. Some people may already be eating the right foods, but they may just be eating too much of them. It takes time for your body to let you know it’s had too much to eat, so eating too fast can increase your risk of overeating. While eating, try to limit distractions that can take your attention away from how much you are eating. If you are always watching television or checking emails on your phone while eating, try a few days of distraction-free, careful eating, and you may find yourself eating less and feeling more energized after a meal. Skip the second glass of wine. The much publicized medical benefits of wine are somewhat misleading. According to the Mayo Clinic, when consumed in moderation, red wine can help prevent heart disease. That’s because alcohol and antioxidants found in red wine have been shown to increase levels of highdensity lipoprotein, often referred to as good cholesterol, and protect against artery damage. But wine also contains sugars that can fatten the liver, and a fatty liver can contribute to a host of serious health problems. If you already drink wine, limit yourself to one glass per day. If you are not a wine drinker, then it’s important to note that many doctors believe the po-
tential benefits of drinking wine do not outweigh the potentially negative consequences associated with alcohol consumption, which include neurological problems and an increased risk for heart disease. Get more sleep. Inadequate sleep affects the body in a variety of ways. Many people are aware that one poor night’s sleep is certain to affect their energy levels the following day, but fewer may know of the link between sleep duration and chronic disease. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that studies have linked insufficient sleep to type-2 diabetes since the body’s ability to process glucose can be compromised by poor sleeping habits. Other medical conditions that have been linked to insufficient sleep include obesity, heart disease and mood disorders. While you might be proud of your ability to function on minimal sleep, the long-term effects of insufficient sleep can be dire, so be sure to get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Choosing to live healthier does not mean you need to completely overhaul your existing lifestyle. In fact, you can make several easy everyday changes to dramatically improve your overall health.
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four-wheel drive options provided plenty of power for every climb and curve we threw at it. Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, four-wheel antilock brakes, and an electronic stability control system inspire confidence to take on tough situations. In town and on highway 15, the Xterra – with independent suspension in the front and solid rear axle with leaf springs – rode like a solid truck and generally exhibited a smooth ride, good handling and body control. It was a little pitchy over speed
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bumps. EPA gas mileage numbers are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. The other Xterra models – X and S – are available with rear-wheel drive. The PRO-4X comes with additional skid plates, Bilstein shocks, and BF Goodrich Rugged Trail tires. The interior features tough but easyclean upholstery and surfaces, lots of storage spaces (like double glove box, large center console), and gear tie-downs. The rear cargo area provides 35 cu ft with the rear seat up, 66 cu ft with the seat folded down, and can handle longer items with the passenger seat folded forward. There’s
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even more rugged and fashionable look. This off-road-focused model (PRO-4X)– with its 9.5 inches of ground clearance, generous 33-degree approach angle and short rear overhang – had no problem traversing the steep hills and mud puddles we found around Temecula’s wine country. The body-on-frame layout uses the same underpinnings as the full-size Nissan Titan trucks. The 261-hp 4.0 liter V-6 combined with a smooth-shifting five-speed automatic transmission and easy-dial high and low
The PRO-4X is an off-road focused model of the Xterra. If your active lifestyle includes enjoying off-road excursions, you need to check out this extremely capable four-wheel drive SUV – it’s loads of fun and utility! It was a rare southern California downpour when I picked up this Nissan XTerra Pro-4X . The Xterra has a unique, boxy, yet muscular look with its high stance and bulging fenders. Off-road lights built into the roof rack give this SUV a very aggressive and purposeful appearance. I suggest getting the optional brush guards for an
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