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TABLE of CONTENTS 11 12
Fashion: 5 funky fall finds and why we love them Something for everyone Automakers offer a variety of new models for 2018
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FEATURE
14 LeAnn Rimes:
Evolving through music, love and life
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SPECIAL SECTION
Outstanding Women in Business
Lynn Stadille-James
Chef Rosie O’Connor Susie Emory Judi Way Becky Young Bobbi Palmer
Women’s
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Melissa Melendez: Living life in the fast lane
TVCC CEO Alice Sullivan shedding light on community involvement Helene Beck: Passionate purveyor of organic and biodynamic fruit
Lori VanArsdale: A champion of local culture
Dr. Sylvia Tucker: An educational maverick at age 96
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Dr. Sumanta Chaudhuri A ‘Daughter of Hemet’
Dr. Richard Goble, DDS
30 How women can make mammograms more comfortable
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Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein: Breaking ground as a woman rabbi
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Understanding inflammatory breast cancer
REAL ESTATE Routinely update cosmetic collections
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5 ways to perfect a carefree style
Gypsy Sunset Boutique’s fun fashion
Growth continues in the Hemet and San Jacinto Valleys
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From the EDITOR’S DESK
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hen I was a child, my parents always reinforced the belief that when I grew up, I could be anything I wanted. I took that affirmation to heart, and as a young girl in the early 1980s, I made it my life’s goal to become a journalist. Barbara Walters, who had joined Hugh Downs as co-host of 20/20 on ABC back in 1979 was my hero. I wanted to be just like her when I grew up. At the time, only 34 percent of journalists in the newspaper industry were on television, and only 33 percent were women. But I believed my parents and worked hard to accomplish my goal of becoming a respected journalist in a world that at the time was a male-driven industry. I might not be Barbara Walters (the more I studied, the more I wanted to do print journalism) but I would say I’ve done all right for myself and am happy where I am at. One of my favorite things about this issue of Lifestyle is our highlight on Women in Business. Being businesswomen can be tough, but the ladies you will read about in this issue have it all figured out. From balancing their home lives and work and laboring to better their products, businesses and community these ladies have it going on. For this issue, I had the opportunity to interview country superstar LeAnn Rimes, and when I thanked her for taking the time out of her busy schedule for our phone interview, she told me with a laugh that she was cleaning out her closet while we talked. LeAnn (I feel like we are on a first name basis now that I know she cleans out her closet the same as I do) was open about how she balances her career and her life. I think readers will find her thoughts insightful and maybe even glean a tip or two from this music icon. You can share in my experience with LeAnn by reading her story on page 14.
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As we approach fall, which just so happens to be my favorite time of year, my mind tends to focus on my most cherished memories growing up as a child in west central Minnesota. Sipping hot chocolate in front of the wood-burning stove while playing board games with my sisters, campfires in our backyard with family and friends and a multitude of other images flash through my mind. As I have aged, clothing such as knee-high boots, soft knit sweaters and my favorite comfortable blue jeans are all things that I look forward to breaking out of my closet each autumn. I had a lot of fun searching out funky fall fashions, which readers can find on page 11. Also on the fashion front, I loved being able to spend some time at Gypsy Sunset learning about fabric and clothing options. Owner Kathleen Springemann’s thoughts and ideas on women’s fashion were delightful, and I think readers will enjoy reading about this unique boutique located in Historic Downtown Murrieta on page 36. Our stories on health and wellness issues, including an article on “Understanding inflammatory breast cancer,” and even some home and garden stories, are all enlightening and definitely worth the read. Finally, our winter edition will focus on health care, and we are giving readers the opportunity to share their favorite doctors and dentists. To submit your favorites, visit www. reedermedia.com/corp/favorite-doctor-dentist. All entries must be received by Oct. 15, 2017, to be considered for our next publication. I hope you all enjoy your opportunity to sit back and learn about everything that our little slice of home offers! All my best,
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FASHION
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s the days grow shorter and the nights grow cooler, our thoughts often turn to bulky knit sweaters, fashionable jackets and those must have funky fall fashions we can’t live without. Here are our top five funky fashion finds for fall.
Lace Up Grommet Detail Top Red is hot, hot, hot this fall, and this Lace Up Grommet Detail Top is our top choice for what to wear with your 7 For All Mankind Dojo in Santiago Canyon jeans. Made with a super comfortable rayon and spandex blend, the grommet trim on the sleeves along with the lace-up bust and flowing sleeves screams femininity. For only $34 on www.venus. com, you can’t go wrong with this pick. Kenzie Studded Platform Sandals With chunky studs and knotted details, you are certain to be swept off your feet by these Kenzie Studded Platform Sandals by Guess. A round toe and ankle strap with an adjustable buckle closer and 5-inch stiletto heel, you can pair these suede shoes with jeans, dresses, well virtually anything in your closet. $119 at www.Macys.com.
7 For All Mankind Dojo in Santiago Canyon Let’s face it, blue jeans are blue jeans, right? Not if you ask women looking for comfort and style without breaking the bank! Dojo in Santiago Canyon by 7 For All Mankind hits it out of the park as far as we are concerned. Comfortable, practical and figure flattering, these well-made jeans are perfect for home, the office or even a night on the town. Just pair them with some high heels and the right accessories and head out the door for a put-together look bound to be the envy of all your friends. $159 at www.7forallmankind.com.
MICHAEL Michael Kors Lauryn Large Shoulder Tote Let’s face it ladies, we have a lot of stuff, and what’s better to haul all that stuff around in than a gorgeous hobo bag like the Michael Kors Lauryn Large Shoulder Tote? This python-embossed leather bag measures 15 and one-half inches wide by 10 and one-half inches high and features a 9-inchlong handle and an adjustable strap. Best of all, this fashion find features an interior zip pocket and six, count them, six slip pockets perfect for stashing your cellphone, car keys and anything else you need easy access to. $448 at www.Macys.com.
Boho Chic Necklace Chokers, statement earrings and even Western-inspired jewelry are all hot this season, but this boho chic necklace we found on Etsy tops our list. The simple design by Kekugi lends an elegant air to this fun and fresh piece that fashionistas can pair with anything from a pair of jeans and a blouse to a long black flowing dress topped with a Turkish cotton sweater. We love the versatility of this piece and think you will too! Available in black or brown and varying lengths. $23 at www.etsy. com/listing/515226534/boho-chic-jewelry-boho-necklace-boho.
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AUTOMOTIVE
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Automakers offer a variety of new models for 2018 By Paul Bandong As the year winds to a close, carmakers around the world are rolling out their new models for 2018. Here are our top picks to “get your motor running” as you “head out on the highway.”
2018 Infiniti Q60 Sport
Performance, design, refinement and value in a four-seat coupe!” The luxury two-door, four-seat sport coupe has distinctively aggressive styling with tight proportions and great fit and finish. The optional turbocharged engines – like the 400-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 – are powerful, responsive and smooth. Rear-wheel drive is standard; AWD is $2,000 more. The base 208-hp 2.0-liter I-4 AWD is rated at 21 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. Dynamic Digital Suspension monitors and controls the unequal-length control arms, shocks, multilink rear suspension to provide a road-hugging attitude in even the tightest turns. The system can be fine-tuned to 336 distinct possibilities. The Infiniti In-Touch navigation system provides access to voice calls, text messages and calendar as well as navigation and music. The Bose Performance Series with Advanced Staging Technology and 13 speakers brings music to life. Seating is comfortable; however, the rear seats will not accommodate adults comfortably as leg room is limited. Intelligent Cruise Control, Active Lane Control, Adaptive Front Lighting System, and Around View Monitor are among the technology safety systems in the Q60. This deluxe sports coupe attracts attention and is priced between MSRP: $38,950-$53,300.
2018 Ford F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew “Customize your truck to your liking”
Unveiled in 2015 as the world’s first aluminum pickup truck (reducing weight), part of the F150 model’s appeal is its ability to be customized with four separate grilles, seven wheel options, four sidestep options, 13 exterior colors on three body styles, three bed lengths, five engines and seven different trim levels. The combination of performance and power is attractive to both professional and personal truck buyers. A new 10-speed automatic transmission replaces the outdated sixspeed except with the new 3.3 liter V-6. The 395hp 400 lb-ft 5.0L engine on this AWD truck rates 11/16 EPA miles per gallon. Its 26 gal capacity gives a driving range of 416 highway miles. Ground clearance is 9.3” and cargo bed length is 78.9.” Towing capacity is rated up to 10,800 pounds. The SuperCrew seats five adults comfortably. Leather hides cover the interior: seats, dash, doors, and center console. Technological amenities include blind-spot warning, 360-degree parking cameras, rainsensing wipers, keyless entry, remote starting, navigation system, LED headlights, fog lights, power sunroof (optional), privacy glass, heated leather steering wheel, tilt/telescopic steering and power adjustable exterior mirror. Pro Trailer Backup Assist controls trailer direction via a dashboard dial. Trucks sure have come a long way, and for a base MSRP of $57,880, this Ford F150 delivers rugged all-wheel drive capability with a comfortable and spacious ride and cargo-carrying capacity.
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2018 Buick LaCrosse
“New technology, increased fuel economy and lowered price!” The third-generation 2018 Buick LaCrosse combines Buick’s 2.5-liter direct injection variable valve timing four-cylinder engine with e-Assist to increase fuel mileage by 19 percent. The combo is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new base engine also lowers the base MSRP to $30,490.
2018 Buick LaCrosse
According to Buick, “e-Assist propulsion system combines a compact electric motor and an advanced 24-cell air-cooled 0.45kWh lithium-ion battery pack with the 2.5L four-cylinder gas engine to enhance efficiency and maintain refined performance.” The system replaces the alternator and acts as an electric generator to power torqueassisted launch, energy-saving regenerative braking and smooth stop/start. Last year’s 3.6-liter V-6 will be an available option on select trims. AWD and a nine-speed transmission for V-6 engines will also be available, replacing the eight-speed transmission. Four new exterior color options are available for the premium full size sedan in 2018: Satin Steel Metallic, Dark Slate Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic and Red Quartz Tintcoat. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard as are xenon headlights, fog lights, rearview camera, faux-leather seating and an eight-speaker audio system. The LaCrosse competes with the Lincoln MKZ, the Nissan Maxima and the Lexus ES 300.
2018 Audi A6
2018 Cadillac XTS
The Audi A6 (base MSRP $46,600) competes in the mid-size luxury car segment with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5-series, the Cadillac CTS, the Jaguar XF and the Volvo S90. U.S. News & World Report ranked the A6 No. 1 in this segment. The A6 provides great value for the price with a balance of performance, fuel efficiency and luxury as well as first-rate materials, build-quality and design. Its sharply creased bodywork and refined cabin make for a well-tailored experience for discerning drivers. This newest model features enhanced performance, S line appearStandard ance package and increased driver • 252 horsepower engagement. Four trim levels are • 2.0-liter turbocharged available: Premium, Premium Plus, four cylinder Prestige and Competition Prestige. • seven-speed dual-clutch The base powertrain starts with a automatic transmission 252-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four • front-wheel drive cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission Options and front-wheel drive; options in• all-wheel drive clude all-wheel drive with an eight• eight-speed automatic speed automatic transmission and a transmission 333-hp supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 • 333-hp supercharged engine. EPA ratings are 21mpg city 3.0-liter V-6 engine and 29 mpg highway. Audi’s Quattro AWD is also available ($2,200). Technology includes a 7-inch infotainment system with options for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, top-view camera system, massaging front seats, 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and automated emergency braking. Drivers will enjoy winding roads as the balanced weight distribution and sporty dynamics contribute to great road grip and smooth transitions while the interior provides luxury-car comfort.
The full-size XTS luxury sedan is still Cadillac’s best-selling sedan, and for 2018 has a new exterior design and upgraded technology. With front-end design cues – headlights and grille shape – similar to the XT5 SUV and the flagship CT6 and a revised rear end with wraparound LED taillights, the front wheel drive automobile sports a fresh look. It also has an updated chassis and infotainment system. There are six XTS variations to choose from: Base, Luxury, Premium, Premium V-Sport, Platinum and Platinum V-Sport. The two 3.6 liter, V-6 engine offerings: a naturally aspirated 304-hp version and a twin-turbo 410-hp version for the V-Sport model. They are still mated to the six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive is offered. The XTS also features Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo front brakes and 19-inch aluminum wheels. Along with new trim and upholstery packages, the front seats have been redesigned (foam geometry, wire frame structure and heating pad). The XTS accelerates and handles respectably, but driving enthusiasts will like the sports-car like acceleration and handling of the V-Sport. Base MSRP is around $47,000, and the V-Sport starts at $65,000.
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FEATURE
LEANN RIMES Evolving through music, love and life
By Kim Harris
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hen LeAnn Rimes broke into the music scene more than 20 years ago, she really had no idea how her life would evolve and change, or that she would one day become one of the most respected artists in music history. But her haunting voice and powerful lyrics, along with her positive outlook on life has helped her to become one of music’s most beloved artists. “I don’t know what it is. I feel like honestly, the more I grow as an artist and as a human being, I know how to connect with people when I go and perform,” the 35-year-old singer songwriter said when asked about her staying power. Rimes, who took the world by storm at the young age of 13, with her 1996 album “Blue,” said she has always been connected to her emotions and able to pull those emotions through her music. “When I am in that studio singing, it is just
an emotion that comes through me and out of me. I have always been able to connect that way, since I was a kid, even when I didn’t know what the songs were about.” Rimes, who has won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award believes that those things to which her songs speak are important to people, which is a big reason for her success. “We all have a different perception of life from our experiences,” she explained. “It’s amazing what music can do and how it connects people and how it connects people to moments in their life.” As Rimes’ career progressed throughout the years, she began to invest more of herself into each of her albums. Now, such as with her most recent album “Remnants,” she chooses what things she will sing about and what things she won’t, giving her complete control over the message she shares in each of her songs. “I think some songs are really relevant at this moment and time,” she said. “I think that is something as an artist that you get to create what you put out in the world, especially, at this time in my life.” Rimes said her goal is to always produce a product that will help people connect with her and the music. “I think there is a soulfulness about it,” she said, adding that she thinks of herself not just as a singer, but as a storyteller. “I think I’m definitely someone that is a communicator of sorts, being able to tell stories. I have been given this gift that is my voice and I think I am learning that it’s way more than that.” Rimes said that she looks at a song from all angles and that it is all part of a collective story, something that helps to keep writing and performing fun for her. “It also brings out a different performance depending on what I am relating to,” she said. “The more I follow my heart, the more it stays that way.”
LeAnn Rimes w ill perform songs from her latest album, “R emnants,” durin g her Sept. 17 concert at Galw ay Downs.
While she had some ideas as to what she wanted to say on her latest album, “Remnants,” Rimes knew she wanted to experiment with “different grooves” that she loves such as drums, something she has always loved. “I went in and just allowed it to happen and what came out was just amazing and at the end you are just stepping back and going ‘Woah! That just happened! We just created that,’ and you know there is such love on the record,” she said. Rimes said if there is one thing she wants to do, it’s push the boundaries for herself. “I know that music is always going to be a part of my life so how can I, as an evolving being, just push my limits because I feel like I can do pretty much anything with my voice and I want to be able to experiment that way,” she explained. “A lot of times in our society everybody wants to put somebody in a box and you know, they know what they are getting when the album comes out. It goes far beyond records, but I think that’s always been what’s so great about my music and who I am as a person willing to take the risks, creating something different every time. “I’m creating more than ever and I’m enjoying it more than ever and I’m not done yet.”
LeAnn Rimes will be performing at Galway Downs as part of its ongoing “Country at the Downs” concert series, Sunday, Sept. 17. To purchase tickets, visit www.galwaydowns.com.
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WOMEN’S ISSUE
Melissa Melendez living life in the fast lane By Kim Harris
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or Lake Elsinore resident and 67th DisMelendez said the girls she saw lived in huts trict Assemblywoman Melissa Melen- with dirt floors, four walls, no electricity and dez, life is fast-paced and not about to a community well shared with other women slow down anytime soon. in the area. After doing a 10-year stint in the United “It was pretty incredible; so definitely, it States Navy where she served as a translator, changed my perspective of the world,” she Melendez, who at one time wanted to be a said. “Not everybody lives like we do in the nurse, started her own transcription business, United States of America.” became a city councilwoman and eventually Melendez met her husband of 20 years, found herself as a member of the California Nico, also a Navy veteran, on the U.S.S. AriState Assembly. zona Memorial where they were both in attenShe decided to go into the Navy after she dance at a reenlistment ceremony. spoke to an uncle who was a parachute rigger “He was stationed in Hawaii, like I was,” she in the Navy and still active duty at the time. said. “Five kids later and 20 years of marriage “He started telling me that I could get the and we are still together and going strong.” G.I. Bill, branch out, see the world and learn Melendez had her first child in 1998, after new skills and all that goes with being in the her time in the service had ended and wanted military,” Melendez said. to be home with him. She “I thought, ‘You know “When I have days where I said she had no idea at the what? Yeah.’” time that she and her husthink, ‘This is just ridiculous, band would end up with Since there was no room in the medical field maybe I should let someone five. when she went into the else take a stab at this.’ I’ve “I wanted to be able to Navy, Melendez decided got people who are sending be home with my kids if to be a translator, instead. it was at all possible beme letters, encouraging me She focused her studies cause my mom worked in and thanking me and that’s on Russian. She attended a mill in Ohio,” she said. the Defense Language In- what gives me pause. That “She worked a lot of shift stitute in Monterey and is what keeps me going.” work.” became one of the first Melendez decided to Melissa Melendez start her own transcripwomen approved to fly 67th District Assembly tion business so she could aboard the EP-3 reconnaissance aircraft overdo just that. seas, conducting reconnaissance and intelliLittle did she know at the time that she gence gathering operations as part of the air would one day become a city councilwoman crew. During her time of service through the and later an assemblywoman. Cold War, Operation Desert Shield and Des“My husband and my father-in-law are the ert Storm, she saw many things that she may dirty scoundrels who talked me into running have never been privy to had she not joined for city council,” she said with a laugh. the military. Melendez, who had never served in an elect“That decade that I served in the Navy really ed office, other than her homeowners’ associaopened my eyes up to a lot of things,” she said. tion in Virginia, said that city council was an “First of all it opened my eyes up to what real eye-opener for her. poverty is. Not like the poverty we have in this “You feel like you have more control of your country but I mean poverty. When I was in the own destiny when you are on a city council,” Philippines, they took me out to see how some she said. “When you are city council, your of the girls who worked in the bars lived, and I folks come to the meeting if they have a comcouldn’t believe what I was seeing.” plaint, suggestion or praise. With the state, it’s 16 | Lifestyle
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very rare that you see anyone from your own district testifying for or against legislation. You get a lot of lobbyists, but you’re not getting the people it actually affects.” Melendez said she misses those day-to-day interactions with the people she serves. She finally made the decision to run for the assembly after being asked to serve on a panel for the state Republican Party in Riverside at the Mission Inn. After the panel ended, some members of the Republican Party in attendance approached her and told her they thought she should run for the 67th District Assembly seat, then held by Kevin Jefferies. So, she discussed it with her family, and upon their blessing, made the decision to run for office. “I naively said, ‘Sure.’ I didn’t know what I was getting into. I had no idea,” she said. Being a female Republican Assemblymember in California can be tough sometimes, but Melendez said that she likes what she does because she feels that she is giving those in her district the representation at the state level that they need and want for fair governance. “I don’t need the title. Mom, veteran, wife, those are the top three if you ask me,” she said. “I don’t need the ego boost. I don’t need the paycheck.” For Melendez, it’s about delivering something to those who voted her into office. “I know what people in my district feel like, they are frustrated,” she said. “When I have days where I think, ‘This is just ridiculous, maybe I should let someone else take a stab at this.’ I’ve got people who are sending me letters, encouraging me and thanking me and that’s what gives me pause. That is what keeps me going.”
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Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Alice Sullivan shedding light on community involvement
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lice Sullivan has worked her way to leading the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. She was recently recognized as the Riverside County 3rd District Woman of the Year and continues to improve the community. During an average day, Sullivan finds herself in meetings starting at 7:30 a.m. with staff and volunteers or “pre-meetings” with leadership groups to help oversee the progress and projects of the chamber. Once a month, she meets with the board of directors to go over the city report, programs and their budgets. Regardless of the day, she works with ambassadors, city representatives and members to put forth the chamber’s objectives. When not in a meeting, she conducts daily organization and overseeing programs along policy implementation. “The most rewarding part of the job is when I can pick up the phone and resolve a problem that a citizen may have,” she said. Sullivan attributes her ability to help the community with the credibility and capabilities that the chamber has built over the years, allowing her to work hand in hand with both businesses and community members. In 2017 alone, the chamber conducted 70 ribbon cuttings and 250 events and programs for the members, according to Sullivan. Recognizing a collaborative aspect, she helped launch new programs that initiated with incubation at the chambers including: Southwest California Legislative Council, the Economic Development Coalition and the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Her experience and intrinsic value she brings to the chamber has come from 28 years of experience holding every position, with 23 of them as CEO. She has served on the city of Temecula site visitation committee now the reputable Visit Temecula, Old Town marketing committee, Measure C committee for parks and recreation, Race for Humanity and Community Recreation Center Foundation board and past secretary to the Temecula/
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Murrieta Group. With all of her experience, she finds the best way to combat challenges through “being a good listener and having the utmost integrity.” “Women are such an incredible asset to our community, and it’s important for women to motivate, inspire and mentor one another,” she said. In her occupation, Sullivan’s main goal is to build community involvement through connecting the right people with the right businesses. For budding community members and specifically young girls interested in business, her advice is to find a mentor with a history of credibility and professionalism. Her objectives as a business woman and president of TVCC have a foundation deeply rooted in community involvement. “When you’re involved with your community, everything is better,” she said. “Everyone working together and the partnerships are vital to a positive environment within the city.”
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WOMEN’S ISSUE
Helene Beck
A passionate purveyor of organic and biodynamic fruit Story & photos by Nathalie Taylor
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ven when the strong aromatic scents aren’t swirling around Helene Beck’s kitchen, there is a lingering aroma – a telltale message that there was once something tasty brewing. Helene has been on a mission to improve the world through the promotion of healthful food. This crusade didn’t start in her kitchen though; it began in her grove. She and her husband, Robert, founded Beck Grove in 1982. With a commitment to ecology, they converted a neglected avocado farm into an abundant grove, producing 15 different fruit crops, including persimmons, blood oranges and
When Helene Beck develops recipes she sometimes uses vintage utensils that she has collected throughout the world.
Organic Kumquat Conserve is one of several condiments that Helene markets through her online business, La Vigne Organics.
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kumquats – all of which were organic and biodynamic. When the Becks began planting and tending their grove, George and Gale Cunningham were a great influence regarding growing organic fruit; and Jerry Weiss helped their grove become certified biodynamic. The pesticide-free grove gave Robert and Helene great satisfaction because they both felt driven to improve the quality of life for all living things. After Robert’s death in 2014, Helene – fortified by years of experience – continued as the driving force behind the grove’s success. Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, Beck Grove is still going strong. Leave it to Helene, the visionary, to add another business to her already thriving grove venture. When left with excess fruit or smaller fruit, she started a side business – creating and marketing condiments. When La Vigne Organics was established, the first product was dried persimmons. Helene is grateful to George Cunningham, who helped her by drying persimmons until the Becks began the drying process on-site. Other condiments, including Persimmon Puree, Kumquat Conserve and Persimmon Chipotle Sauce were later added. As this was in the eighties – before the internet – Helene sold condiments and dried fruit at local markets and was also a presence at Hillcrest Farmer’s Market for many years. The idea for a cookbook had been simmering in Helene’s mind for years, but recently became a reality. “Jewels From My Grove” is not only filled with captivating photographs, but irresistible and approachable recipes. Helene sought the help of friends and chefs, then the help of publisher Amy Stirnkorb of Chef’s Press. The result is a stunning piece of art. Helene’s kitchen – alive with luscious aromas – is the place where she developed recipes, inspired by the cuisine of countries she explored – countries such as Morocco, Bali, and Africa. Other recipes were developed by Chef Cindy Mushet. Helene’s cookbook was created with passion – she paired her love of gourmet cooking with her love for organic fruit. This passion gave her the edge when developing recipes that were innovative, delectable, nutritious and aestheti-
Helene’s cookbook: “Jewels From My Grove.”
cally pleasing. It was Helene’s generous spirit that drove her to share these recipes with the world. “I wish that everyone could experience the same joyous feeling about this fruit and the recipes created from them,” she said. Amy Stirnkorb now works in marketing for La Vigne Organics and has nothing but praise for Helene. “She sets the pace and is always coming up with new, fresh ideas. She is passionate about the soil and the environment, and it shows up in everything she does,” Stirnkorb continued. “The effort that she puts into soil preparation makes a difference in the taste of the fruit. Biodynamic means that all the input needs to come from their own sources. It shows up in the taste, color and durability of the food.” When Stirnkorb observes Helene at work, she is amazed. “She gets out on the grounds in the ‘Gator’ (John Deere Utility Vehicle) and inspects trees – is attentive to how the roots look, how the leaves look,” she said. “Helene has truly created a self-sustaining environment, and she personally oversees everything.” Helene, a driving force in the day to day running of the business, manages her team of grove workers and office personnel. Amy explains, “At our weekly growth meetings, Helene has her checklist, and we go over the agenda items… what we are selling, what is coming up…there is nothing that Helene doesn’t know about running the grove. It is her life – and her love.” This spry woman, who is over 70 years old, has a bright spark of a spirit. Why does she continue working past an acceptable age of retirement? She continues because of her love of the land and her love of people. Helene said she continues with her planet-preserving efforts because she “wants people to have healthful food – free of poisons.”
Lori VanArsdale A champion of local culture
Hemet Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Board of Directors President, Lori VanArsdale. Shane Gibson photo
California’s official outdoor play ‘Ramona’ opened its 94th season on April 22, 2017 and featured over 500 performers. Tony Ault photos
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here are few people in the Hemet San Jacinto Valley who know about its recent history and have done more to continue its traditions, support its growth and more dedicated to keeping its residents interests and way of life above her own than Lori VanArsdale. VanArsdale has been a Hemet resident for 26 years, the city’s mayor for four terms, worked as a Realtor, now a promoter for the Nation’s longest running outdoor play, “Ramona,” and is an internationally known exporter of American-made goods. Her days and hours are spent working to bring all people of every culture together to accomplish greater things for our community, state, nation and world and to encourage people to look to the past to find solutions to the clashes of culture we still see today, like those in the workplace between men and woman, between conservatives and liberals and even more recently in Charlottesville, Virginia. When she is not out networking, supporting the Ramona Play, the historic Ramona Bowl, Mt. San Jacinto College, Hemet and San Jacinto’s fight against crime, she is still out looking to Third World countries to improve their own people’s lives with American exports. In 2012 not long after the Iraq War ended and American troops were pulling out of the war-torn country, she was there helping the people of Baghdad rebuild their city. It’s part of her reason for being in the export business today. This tireless woman has a lifestyle of never-ending work without pay to improve her community and keeping it true to its congenial and welcoming past. Others would be exhausted. The day of the interview in her office, shards and strips of poster paper littered the floor, half-rolled up huge posters with the face of country music star Mickey Gilley scheduled to appear at the Ramona Bowl Sept. 5 lay against the wall and other Ramona Bowl promotional material lay on her desk. Few know she does all the poster work for many Ramona Bowl and city events her-
self on her large poster-making machines. Her work comes free to the Ramona Bowl. Leaning against another wall were other posters used to support the Hemet citizen-passed Measure U one cent sales tax measure bringing more badly needed police officers and firefighters to the community, all handmade by VanArsdale. But, first and foremost on her mind now is returning the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, the Ramona outdoor play and other planned amphitheater special events back to what they were in 1923 when the first Ramona Play was presented. She said she was amazed at the crowds shown in an old photo taken at the 1923 Ramona Play opening. “Everybody is so dressed up, sitting on the rocks on the side of the hill. They were dressed to the 10s. You know, they came out from all over Southern California and they used to come in from all over and packed, packed it, packed the house,” VanArsdale said. “And that was when it was really hard to get too. Those stands were just jammed which is amazing, and it was not an easy trek. That shows you the popularity of the play.” VanArsdale loves to talk about the history of the Hemet San Jacinto Valley that was once the favorite destination of movie stars and boxing champions, and will end up promoting the Ramona Bowl and its brighter future to every listener. While Mickey Gilley was booked by the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Board, she said the board has hired a professional Los Angeles booking consultant that is busy working to bring many top stars to the amphitheater as early as next year. In seeking even better top-named stars to come to the Ramona Bowl, the board is looking at plans to eventually enlarge the 5,500-seat facility to its original 6,500 seats, and even larger, as an added attraction. She said they are very excited that the equestrian group of the Ramona cast has been invited to once again ride in the 2018 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena to promote the play. This time the entry will include a carriage with Ramona and Alessandro riding in it and may of the Ramona’s cowboys. The last time they were entered was in 2013. “This time it will even be better,” she said. She said she would like the community to know that the historic Ramona Bowl Amphitheater and its 162 acres is a 501(c)(3) corporation dependent on ticket sales, donations and grants and has been for its last 90 years. A major celebration of it many years in the community is planned in 2018. Some of VanArsdale’s other commitments, adding to her busy lifestyle, include the newly formed Soboba Economic Development Corporation; U.S Department of Commerce Export Council for 18 years; co-chair of Physicians for Healthy Hospital Advisory Board; secretary of the Healthy Valley Foundation; Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation Board; Western Science Center Board member; Hemet San Jacinto Action Group; City of Hemet Downtown Committee; and the Diamond Valley Lake Implementation Committee and many others. With all the great things happening at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, it doesn’t appear that VanArsdale will slow down anytime soon. FALL 2017
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WOMEN’S ISSUE
Dr. Sylvia Tucker An educational maverick at age 96
By Nathalie Taylor
For the past 96 years or so, Sylvia Tucker, EdD, has been working hard to create a better world. She knows she doesn’t have all the answers but is eager to share the wisdom that she has gained during her many days and nights on earth. Asking hard questions and giving equally hard answers is what she does so well. This woman, who is a mother and grandmother, shares her ideas and ideals with the world through her website – www. grandmatucker.com. One important aspect of education is questioning. If people just accept information as is, and don’t explore or question that information, then their education stalls. One of the questions that Tucker posed is regarding the “cloud,” and what would happen if it was destroyed or rendered useless. Of course, no one had an answer, but she asked some thoughtprovoking questions in the following quote from her website blog: “What if someone or something screws up the ‘cloud,’ …Wow!!!!! I have no idea. No access to medical records. No instructions to the power grids…No personnel records. No digital this, no that. What happens when nothing is available if the ‘cloud’ that is the magical storehouse of all the magic of our smart phones, etc. becomes dark? Will the human brain find its ‘cloud?’” For the past 21 years, Tucker has also shared her ideas at the Bonsall Unified School District board of trustees meetings. She said that her service on the board is “important because my experience is so broad that it helps me to be a better problem solver. But, the main reason is because I think it is a way I can serve and make a difference. To be left on this earth at 96 – I must certainly be here for something more than just sitting in a rocking chair.” To capture the essence of this multi-faceted woman is difficult, but her Christian faith is of the utmost importance to her. It is the rock from which she garners strength. She wears a cross necklace in her website profile photo20 | Lifestyle
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Dr. Sylvia Tucker speaks at a Bonsall School Board meeting. Shane Gibson photo
graph as evidence to the world. “Faith is more than organized religion – it is who you are. You have to start with faith in yourself,” she said. “I get up every morning and think, ‘how can I make a difference – this day – to someone, someplace, somehow.’” Tucker has not only shared her thoughts online, but with the printed word. She has published three books, and each one is unique. “Creating An Enchanted Place,” highlights her philosophical basis for education. She feels that every learning environment should be as interesting and as enchanting as Disneyland. Her second book, “Pioneer Women of the Northwest,” was written during her time as dean of education at Oregon State University. She developed the curriculum, then taught the course. The book was an offspring of not only her research, but the research of students who diligently dug through old trunks. They even found original diaries detailing travel on the Oregon Trail. “America First, Again,” is a book that highlights the fact that to transform the United States, the country needs to return to the divine guidance that was there from its birth. In 1921, Tucker was born in Iowa. She attended what was then called, “Teacher’s College” but is now the University of Northern Iowa. Graduating in 1942, she taught school, joined the Navy as an ensign during WWII, and was promoted to lieutenant (junior grade). She served in Memphis, Tennessee until the war ended.
She got married, resumed her high school teaching career and was promoted to dean of girls. While working full time as a teacher, she earned her doctorate in education at the University of California Los Angeles. As Dr. Sylvia Tucker, she was then hired by the University of California Riverside as dean of women. During that time, she also developed her own curriculum and taught classes that dealt with gender and discriminatory issues. Tucker was driven to develop this curriculum because she had, “incredibly talented young women coming to me saying, ‘I can’t get the scholarship – or fellowship – because I am a woman.’” Her own experience solidified her mission. “I was told at UC Riverside that I could not be dean of students because I was a woman,” she said. “This was in the sixties. I did a tremendous amount of speaking (on gender/ discrimination issues). It was necessary at that point in time.” Tucker ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1970, which was the year Wilson Riles won. At her first news conference she was asked, “Are you running as a woman or an educator?” She replied, “Will you ask Wilson Riles whether he is running as a black or an educator?” The reporter looked at her and said, “I get it.” At 96, she is still going strong. “We don’t know the day or the hour, but I have been extremely blessed in so many ways,” Tucker said.
Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein Breaking ground as a woman rabbi
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t takes tremendous effort to plan and initiate a religious service each week, and in the Conservative/ Masorti Jewish congregation, Temple Beth Sholom, the key person behind that effort is Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein. The congregation, which was formed in Sun City 51 years ago, now holds their services in Temecula. Compassionate as well as spiritual, their leader is welltrained for her tasks. From an early age, she knew that she wanted to serve others, and that desire led to the dedication of her life to spiritually guide others, as well as to help alleviate their emotional pain. “I have always felt like serving people. I was always trying to figure out how to serve. I can’t imagine not feeling the need to help,” she said. Rosenstein was raised in a Conservative Jewish home in Los Angeles, but never expected to be a rabbi. In those days, it was a dream that was out of range for a woman. Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein In 1935 Regina Jones was ordained privately in Germany, Courtesy photos but it wasn’t until 1972 that the first woman rabbi was ordained in the United States. Rabbi Sally Priesand paved the way for others in the country. Conservative Judaism has embraced women rabbis since Priesand broke through the prejudice. As congregational president of Temple Beth Sholom, Rosenstein performed many duties. She did her job so well that the temple’s student rabbi, Matt Rosenberg, encouraged her to attend rabbinical school. She was ordained from the Academy for Jewish Religion, California, a seminary in Los Angeles – and also, earned a master’s degree. Her husband, Temecula attorney Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein Robert Rosenstein, was very supportaddresses the crowd ive of her journey to become a rabbi, during her ordination. and when she attained the goal – he was very proud of her. “I couldn’t have done it without him,” she noted. “The school was in LA, and from the crack of dawn on Sunday I was gone, and didn’t come home until Tuesday night.” Rabbi Rosenstein wrote her master’s thesis on “Processing Grief in the 21st Century – The Benefits of Traditional Jewish Mourning Practices.” The extensive research and writing done for this project help to make her an expert on how to help survivors manage the pain. She also counsels her congregants on other spiritual issues and offers a Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein poses for a photo after her spiritual support group Wednesdays. ordination with her husband, Robert Rosenstein. “I counsel – with great pleasure –
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it is one of my very favorite things to do,” she commented. “I help people figure out where they are – and figure out where they want to go.” In addition to her work with the congregation, Rosenstein founded a one-on-one spiritual care practice where people can be counseled, for a fee. “Some people come to see me when they have suffered a loss – the loss of a driver’s license or retirement. I usually work with middle-aged and up but am happy to help anyone.” She also encourages people to become part of their spiritual community. “When you are part of the community you are more whole and when you are more whole, you feel better, can manage everything better, and you don’t feel isolated.” Prayer is a significant aspect of Temple Beth Sholom services. Their prayer book is written in Hebrew and English. When asked how congregants learn Hebrew, she said, as children they go to Hebrew school. Temple Beth Sholom also offers Hebrew classes. Rosenstein spends a great deal of time in sermon preparation. “I try to find some correlation between the Torah reading and the people who are listening,” she related. “I try to make it relevant. Sometimes I make many drafts to get something that I think is worth hearing. I work hard to make it relevant while holding onto the traditions. “The challenge is giving people information and then inspiring them to make good choices. I help people move forward. I meet them where they are, not where I want them to be.” Rosenstein shared her thoughts on the “still small voice” of God, “I think intuition is God’s ‘still small voice.’ I think that God whispers to us all the time, and we have to be open to hearing it.” When asked about a timeline for her career as a rabbi, she replied, “I am not retiring until I am 80. I still have a lot of work to do. Twenty years’ worth of work. “I am still surprised that I am a rabbi, and it is the perfect fit,” she related. “It just goes to show that God knows what God is doing – even if we don’t.” Temple Beth Sholom services are held Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. followed by a Kiddush lunch. Temple Beth Sholom of Temecula is located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite B in Temecula. The congregation has dedicated space in the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Building. For further information, please call (951) 679-0419 or access the website, www.tbstemecula.org. *Temple Beth Sholom will be conducting High Holy Day services open to Jewish and Jewish inter-faith families. FALL 2017
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f you are considering selling your home or purchasing a new property, look no further than Lynn Stadille-James with REMAX United in Fallbrook. A consistent Top Producer for over 40 years, Lynn applies her expertise to all types of real estate listing representation and buyer representation, especially senior relocation, luxury homes and estates, commercial and investment properties, ranches and land, subdivisions, condos, vacation homes, industrial and farm properties, apartments, commercial income properties and business opportunities. Lynn works with a highly trained support staff with experience in lending, engineering, construction, remodeling, income properties, property management and real estate investment advising.
Additionally, Lynn has been working with her daughter, Lisa Stadille, for over 25 years. Lisa manages sales and advertising, getting the word out to many prospective buyers in order to get homes sold quickly and at the right price. She is a graduate of UC Irvine with degrees in Fine Art and Marketing & Management. With a long list of happy clients, Lynn has a consistent referral base and is available to help future customers market their homes and get it sold or research a perfect home or property to fit a customer’s family and lifestyle. For more information, visit www.lynntherealady.com or give Lynn a call at (760) 845-3059.
Chef Rosie O’Connor
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hef Rosie O’Connor graduated with a culinary arts degree from the Art Institute of San Diego in 2010 and is the chef owner of Provecho Grill and Xicana Calimex soon to open in the IE. Chef Rosie comes from a long line of restauranteurs. Her family owns Guadalajara Mexican Grill which has been proudly serving customers for thirty years in Temecula and Lake Elsinore. On her blog www.chefrosie.com Chef Rosie shares stories from her childhood, travels and recipes including an array of craft cocktails. She designed her blog in 2017 to stay connected to her customers and read22 | Lifestyle
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ers. Readers can also enjoy her stories in Rosie’s Kitchen in the Valley News or The Happiest Hour with Rosie in the Menifee Buzz. She proudly oversees Provecho Grill’s mentorship program and enjoys using her restaurant as a platform to teach students from Art Institute, Riverside Culinary School and Life Skills of Mt. San Jacinto College. She is committed to organizations such as Oak Grove Center and Boys and Girls Club of Menifee. Her strong commitment and pay it forward attitude won her the Volunteer Service Award by former President Barack Obama in 2015. You might also find her in a commercial for the So Cal Gas Company or competing on the Cooking Channel’s new series Farmer’s Market Flip. Chef Rosie has received many awards since Provecho Grill’s debut. However, her proudest moment is winning The People’s Choice and Pinnacle Award at the So-Cal Chef ’s Open Competition. She is the only chef to be awarded both awards in the nine years running.
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hen a homeowner calls Susie Emory to list a house for sale, she is backed by a team at Coldwell Banker Village Properties who all work together to meet their home-selling needs. “We have a unique marketing concept that no one else provides,” Emory said. “We have a full time graphic artist and an in-house print shop.” What this attention means for clients is that Coldwell Banker Village Properties can respond immediately in providing all of the marketing materials needed to get a house noticed. Susie Emory can also help find their next home. As a Fallbrook-area Realtor for more than 27 years, Susie Emory wears many hats. “I’m an adviser, a good listener, a caregiver, a problem-solver and sometimes I have to be a mind-reader,” she says with a warm smile. In business, as in life, Emory treats others as she likes to be treated. “I handle my clients with care and constant attention,” she said. “I love meeting new people and figuring out what they need and want in a home purchase or sale. No two deals are the same. I welcome the chal-
lenge of meeting my clients’ needs.” Emory’s office is filled with awards and photographs of satisfied clients. Numerous testimonials, repeat business and referrals are a tribute to her honest work ethic and upbeat, positive outlook on life. “I figure out what my clients need and then I try to meet those needs through good, honest work,” she said. “I’m not greedy. I know what’s out there, and I know my competition. I am willing to work with other agents, and I always put my clients first.” Today’s homebuyers are more astute than they used to be, thanks to the internet. “Oftentimes clients know what areas they want to look at and are pre-qualified for a loan when I meet them,” Emory said. “They’ve done their homework.” When asked what advice she would give new and seasoned buyers, Emory is quick with her answer: “Make sure your credit is exemplary,” she said. Emory knows north inland San Diego County like she knows the back of her hand. She also represents clients in Riverside County and provides them with the same hard work and genuine caring. Call Susie Emory to list a property for sale, or to help discover a new life by finding that dream home! FALL 2017
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OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Judi Way
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t is with great gratitude that Judi Way celebrates 27 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge to Fallbrook on the health and healing of the human body. “We are made to move. We are designed to be healthy,” Way said. “Every cell in our body wants to be happy and joyful. I love to uplift and to heal.” She explained that she opened a little studio back in 1994 with $300 and a crazy desire to inspire. Within the year she reopened her new larger studio “Uptown
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ecky Young is very passionate about her position as fleet manager, selling new and used vehicles at Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac. She also loves being involved in community events. Whatever Becky does, she does with passion. She loves her job, and it shows. Becky contributes her success to the commitment she has to the things she believes in. “I can sell anything,” Becky said. “However, it is much easier and fun to sell what I believe in, and I believe in Chevrolet and Cadillac, and I believe in the dealership I work for.” The Paradise Advantage Program benefits every customer who purchases a new or used GM vehicle from Paradise. Some benefits include lifetime oil changes, trade in value guarantee, 72 hour exchange policy and door ding repairs. “We implemented the Paradise Advantage Program to give our customers additional value for purchasing from Paradise,” she said. “This is our way of saying ‘Thank You.’” 24 | Lifestyle
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on Main.” Pilates downstairs, full weight room and yoga studio upstairs. Then she added five dynamic fitness trainers with the same vision she had and a strong youth program. As a result of how much she was touching her clients during the Pilates work, she decided to add massage therapy in her training. Years of studying facia, lymphatic systems and muscles, she saw how facia actually can hold on to “old pain” that people have carried around with them for years. These days, she’s happy to hang out with Sherri at the Fallbrook Pilates studio and those amazing trainers spreading Joe Pilates’ vision with all who walk through the doors, and it allows her to work with her son, Austin Way, and watch him grow in his knowledge with TRX. Since Austin has a degree in kinesiology, she can take questions to him. She practices CranioSacral Therapy at Fallbrook Acupuncture, melding craniofacial therapy and Pilates to achieve optimal health and fitness. She wants to thank everyone in the Fallbrook Village for trusting her with their precious bodies. “If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?” she said.
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or Fallbrook Regional Health District Executive Director Bobbi Palmer, MBA, MSW, loving what she does is the key to happiness in any job. “It probably sounds cliche; however, I enjoy serving,” Palmer said. “By serving and by listening I’m able to connect with people and truly hear their concerns.” Palmer said the one thing she learned early in her career is to “love what you do.” “I enjoy the concept of conceptualizing what could be opportunities for our residents by dreaming about what services we could deliver by sometimes taking bold steps,” she explained. “I probably wouldn’t be satisfied if I didn’t have the opportunity to envision and by taking concrete steps to get to the destination.” Palmer said she got into the health care business because she has a passion to provide both access to health and to educate communities on how to prevent those diseases that can lead to death if not detected early. “As executive director of Fallbrook Regional Health District with a dedicated staff and with five elected officials, I’m able to forecast needed health education, interact with local nonprofit organizations and advocate at the legislative level when local government is at risk of being dissolved,” she said. Since the Fallbrook Regional Health District is a government entity, Palmer interacts with Bonsall, De Luz, Fallbrook and Rainbow communities to fund as well as create innovative programs that touch the lives of 57,000 people. “Whether it is increasing transportation needs for our senior adults, engaging high school students at Fallbrook High School, facilitating summer internship opportunities with Bonsall High School or providing funding support to North County Fire for a new ambulance, FRHD is part of those health and community solutions,” she explained. Palmer said that she believes she is her own best competition when it comes to keeping her skills sharp and serving those within the community. “In making this statement I have realized that I sharpen my skills by recognizing I don’t necessarily compete with others, but my job every day is to be a better Bobbi and to insure I’m enjoying the process and having fun,” she said.
As with any job, Palmer faces difficulties, perhaps none worse than maintaining a balanced lifestyle. “That takes tremendous practice,” she said. “I have fun at work and then I go home. Oftentimes it’s difficult to manage our work schedules in a way to honor our husbands and family members. I’ve learned to say, ‘no.’” Outside of work Palmer enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. “Traveling the entire world is one of the best classrooms,” she said. “You learn to expect the unexpected and to find pleasure in the midst of people who speak a different language and have different cultural norms. You’ll never run out of stories to tell folks back home.”
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Dr. Sumanta Chaudhuri A ‘Daughter of Hemet’ By Tony Ault
r. Sumanta Chaudhuri. She is an internal medicine physician, a hospitalist, a mother of twins and most of all a young woman who cares about her patients at Hemet Valley Hospital. This 35-year-old Northwestern Universitytrained internist likes to call herself a “Daughter of Hemet,” since she grew up in Hemet and is a graduate of local schools. Today she brings smiles to her patients and their families whether pre-op or post-op in the local community hospital as she makes her daily rounds. Since Chaudhuri’s arrival at Hemet Hospital in 2013 where her father Dr. Kali Chaudhuri works as chief executive officer for Physicians for Healthy Hospitals, Inc., she has been working to provide hospital patients a better experience. To help reach the Physicians for Healthy Hospitals goal to give patients a “more pleasant experience” during their hospital stay, Dr. Sumanta Chaudhuri and her team of hospitalists and interns have led the way in improving the way patients are treated and respected. As Internal Medicine Corporate medical director, working with her team of hospitalists and interns, she wants the hospital to thrive. To meet this goal, she wants Hemet Hospital’s doctors, nurses and staff janitor to the surgeon to be happy and treated with respect. She believes a happy and respected staff will insure the hospital’s patients will be respected and pleased with their efforts to help them. She quotes the philosopher Voltaire’s idea that people “must tend to their own garden” to be good. She said her focus for the hospital is to see that those who have had a negative experience with the hospital have a positive experience when they return and to communicate better with the new patients. “When patients who come to the ER and are sitting there for hours with nobody updating them on what is happening … that is a very scary thing to go through,” she said. “So, one specific change we are making is instituting case managers who come to the ER and let patients know what is happening. Because oftentimes we might plan to bring a patient into the hospital and they continue to wait in the ER for hours, and that is a very bad experience.” Chaudhuri said the hospital is making every effort to make beds available with less delay. Chaudhuri, happily married to ophthalmologist Dr. Arvind Saini, M.D., said before her pregnancy she would work all day at Hemet Hospital and Riverside Community Hospital where she was 26 | Lifestyle
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on call all night. When she wasn’t visiting patients themselves, sometimes up to 20 a day, she was working or conferring with the hospitals interns about each patients’ medical needs. “I was just working a lot,” she said. Then things changed in October 2016, when her two twin boys arrived. She envisioned after three months at home with the twins she would return to work full time. But then she thought, “That just wasn’t enough time. They needed me more.” And they still do. Since returning to work she still tries to divide her time in the hospital and her time at home 50-50. “That works about 75 percent of the time,” but, she said several times a month, “I work a week or a week and half up to 10-14 hours a day… it’s a compromise.” Now in her busy, but rewarding life, she is working at the hospital, taking up tennis again and tending the twins at home. She also just recently added a new thing to her busy agenda by becoming a member of Hemet’s Western Science Center Board. What does she think of being a physician? “I love it. I can’t really imagine taking any other path,” she said. “I have a lot of interest in a lot of different things but being a physician, it gives you an intimate understanding of humanity. That is what I appreciate most about it.” Her love of her work is apparent with every patient she sees.
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he only way to do great work is to love what you do,” said Steve Jobs. Richard Goble, DDS, loves what he does, and it shows in the expert work that he performs on each one of his dental practice patients. He feels that cosmetic dentistry can improve one’s image and in turn, boost confidence. “We have a wonderful team, and we are here to help our patients,” he remarked. Dr. Goble’s dental practice is not just about teeth – it’s about people. He enjoys getting to know his patients. The minute that anyone steps in the door to the warm, inviting waiting room, they feel at home. His office is equipped with advanced technology, including digital x-rays and a 3D pan, which pans through the mouth to give a three dimensional view of the entire mouth. One of the benefits of the 3D pan is that it allows Dr. Goble and his staff to differentiate between the various diseases of the mouth. “It is the best way to get a complete diagnosis,” Dr. Goble noted. “It also allows us to put implants in and virtually see where they will go.” It pleases Dr. Goble to see the satisfaction that patients feel after coming in. “Many are, at first, very apprehensive, but we have the ability to make top quality crowns that last a long time – in one appointment.” These crowns are bonded and beautiful. There are advantages to making same-day crowns. Patients skip the series of appointments needed for traditional crowns; and they also avoid the uncomfortable feeling of wearing an ill-fitting temporary cap. Dr. Goble has been making a difference in the lives of his patients through dentistry for 37 years. It was a life-long dream of his because his father was a dentist, and he could see that he enjoyed his work. Dr. Goble earned his DDS degree in 1976 from the University of the Pacific Dental School, and then continued his education at the post-graduate dental school – Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry (LVI). As a result of his training, Dr. Goble is adept at advanced techniques in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. After Dr. Goble completed his dentistry degree he joined his father Dr. Gaylord G. Goble in his Beverly Hills practice. But, in 1991, searching for a more peaceful, rural atmosphere, Dr. Goble and his family moved to Fallbrook, where he established his practice. Getting that perfect smile has never been easier. Just pick up the phone and call 760-7282261. Also, find out how Dr. Goble’s patients rave about their treatment at the website: www. fallbrookcadentist.com. Richard G. Goble, DDS Exceptional Smiles through Exceptional Dentistry FALL 2017
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HEALTH & FITNESS
How women can make mammograms more comfortable
TEMECULA – Mammograms help to detect breast cancer early, improving women’s prognosis as a result. Susan G. Komen stated that mammography is the most effective breast cancer screening tool in use today. When women should begin getting mammograms remains open to debate. The American Cancer Society now recommends that women between the ages of 45 and 54 receive annual mammograms. Despite the benefits of mammograms, many women avoid them out of fear of the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. But researchers are examining how much pressure mammogram machines need to apply to get accurate breast images. Until widespread customized mammograms are offered, women can take various steps to reduce the amount of discomfort they feel while undergoing these important screening procedures.
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Apply a topical numbing gel. BreastCancer.org said a study found that applying a numbing gel an hour before having a mammogram resulted in less discomfort when compared to placebo and other pain-reduction techniques. Be sure to discuss application of the gel with your physician before your procedure. Schedule your procedure for the right time. Do not schedule a mammogram right before or during a menstrual cycle, when breasts already are Women can take various steps to make very tender due to hormonal changes. mammograms less painful. Waiting until seven to 14 days after a period is a better bet. Take pain relief pills. A physician may sug- might suggest various ways to minimize discomgest taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen before fort. the appointment to reduce discomfort beLearn about padding. Find an imaging cenfore and after the pro- ter that uses padding on mammogram plates. cedure. MammoPad is a soft, white, single-use foam pad Speak with the that is invisible to X-rays. technician. WomAvoid caffeine. Some women find that cafen can express feine contributes to breast tenderness. Avoid caftheir concerns feine the week before the procedure. about pain to the Mammograms are an important health care TEMECULA – Many women know that a lump, pain or some other abm a m m o g r a m tool. Reducing discomfort may encourage womnormality in the breast may be indicative of breast cancer. But a rash, redtechnician, who en to follow guidelines regarding mammograms ness or swelling may also be linked to a rare form of breast cancer known as more closely. inflammatory breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC, accounts for roughly 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancers in the United States. The symptoms of IBC can differ from symptoms of other forms of breast cancer, and a rash-like appearance may be part of it, according to Healthline. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., said IBC is a fast-growing breast cancer that infiltrates the skin and lymph vessels of the breast. When IBC is present, no distinct tumor or lump can be felt and isolated in the breast. Instead, earlier symptoms include the appearance of a rash or small irritation that may be mistaken for an insect bite. Over time, the irritation can become more red, swollen and warm. Other changes to the breast skin may occur, including nipple inversion or flattening, a pitted appearance to the skin or dimpling. This dimpling is caused by a buildup of fluid in the breast that’s due to cancer cells blocking the lymph vessels. This prevents the fluid from draining normally. IBC is a very fast-moving cancer. By the time symptoms are discovered, IBC may already have advanced to Stage 3, necessitating aggressive treatment. This usually includes a combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormone treatments. Breast cancer comes in many different forms and can present in various ways. Never overlook any abnormality on or around the breast.
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Routinely update cosmetic collections
TEMECULA – Cosmetics are not only designed to help individuals improve their appearance, but they also can be used to treat various ailments and conditions. Millions of people enjoy the benefits that cosmetics can provide, and while cosmetics are largely considered female products, they can be used by men as well. Makeup, skin creams, ointments, and many other items can be found in homes across the world. It’s not uncommon for people to keep beauty products long after these items are past their prime without realizing that these products have shelf lives. According to Jessica Wu, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Southern California, most beauty products are designed to stay fresh and stable for a limited time. Failure to routinely update makeup collections can result in products not working to their potential and even threatening health, as bacteria can hide away in containers and cause infections. The best way to avoid any issues is to regularly go through cosmetic products, tossing out old merchandise and buying new items when necessary. This can be done every few months or at the start of the new year. The following is a listing of the shelf life of many popular items and when to replace them.
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It’s a good idea to discard lip products between six months to a year after purchase. What’s more, color changes can occur and the products’ quality may begin to degrade. UNOPENED PRODUCTS If you have some cosmetic products that haven’t yet been opened, they might remain stable for a couple of years at room temperature, according to chemists at Cosmetech Laboratories in New Jersey. Air can cause formulas to oxidize, and germs can be transferred to products when they are touched.
EYE PRODUCTS Mascara and eyeliners make contact with the eye, an area of the body that is sensitive and vulnerable to infection. These items should be discarded every three to six months to prevent the formation of bacteria. Eyeliner pencils have longer shelf lives than mascaras because they’re being sharpened.
FOUNDATION Liquid foundations last around a year, and storing them in a cool, dark place will help them last even longer. After a year, the foundation could separate and its consistency may change. When applying foundation, avoid using your fingers, which can cause bacteria to build up more quickly.
BODY BRUSHES & LOOFAH SPONGES Acne and infections on the body may be a result of products and beauty items that are kept in the shower. Constantly being wet and in a warm, dark place makes these items the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria. Discard these items every few months, and make sure they’re washed out and allowed to dry completely after each use.
LIP GLOSS & LIPSTICK People run the risk of mouth sores by using old lipsticks and lip glosses. Bacteria can easily be transferred from the mouth to these items. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to discard lip products between six months to a year after purchase. What’s more, color changes can occur and the products’ quality may begin to degrade.
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Protect your skin. If there’s only one skin care product you use, it has to be sunscreen. Regardless of the season in Southern California, not only is daily SPF important for avoiding sunburns, it also helps prevent wrinkles and spots caused by sun damage. Apply early and often, and don’t be fooled by those cloudy days. Even when skies are overcast, those UV rays can inflict plenty of harm. If you’ll be out for an extended period, consider a stylish hat to lend extra protection to your scalp, ears and face. Get that glow. While you’re using sunscreen to prevent damage, adding a bronzer to your daily routine can help give you that sun-kissed glow. Preventing sun damage doesn’t have to mean looking less than golden. Create the look of healthy radiance with Clarins Sunkissed Summer Bronzer Compact. This trio of tropical leafembossed powders warms the complexion while an iridescent pop of coral brings a beachy glow to cheeks. Go for all-day eyes. When you’re embracing a laid-back look, a fully done eye can be overkill. A basic tint and some mascara is a simple way to achieve a put-together but fuss-free style. Using a waterproof formula can give you the confidence that your lashes are in perfect condition and ready for whatever the day may bring. If you have a favorite formula, check to see whether a waterproof version is available.
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estled deep in the heart of Historic Downtown Murrieta is a brick storefront that doesn’t even begin to allude to the treasures shoppers will find when they enter the store. From the moment that patrons step into Gypsy Sunset Boutique, they are transported to a different locale. As the relaxing vibe takes over, women browse unique fashion finds from around the world, oohing and ahhing over everything from Turkish cotton tops designed to keep you cool to locally made hats and jewelry that can only be found in store or online at www. gypsysunset.com. “I feel like this store is a piece of me,” shop owner Kathleen Weber-Springemann said. “What I wanted to bring was what you find up in the mountain community, [Top] Gypsy Sunset Boutique what you find in the Laguna Beach communities and all owner Kathleen Weberthose treasures you find when you are traveling. I wanted Springemann, left, and manager to bring it all here, so we don’t have to travel so far to get Sarah Christoplis work to offer all those wonderful items.” fun boutique clothing options for From comfortable slouchy sweaters to billowy maxi shoppers in Murrieta. dresses and every woman’s dream pant, the ultra-flatter[Bottom] Gypsy Sunset Boutique ing, anti-gravity pant from T. Party, Gypsy Sunset Bouin Murrieta offers a variety of tique, now in its second year, has it all. unique styles and collections. “It’s about the fabrics,” Springemann said. “Mainly the types of materials that I choose are like the banded Shane Gibson photos cuff and the treated Turkish cotton to keep the body Gypsy Sunset Boutique is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, online at www. cool.” gypsysunset.com. For those who want to try before they buy, visit Gypsy Sunset Originally set up as a Boutique, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays and, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays. home business, Springemann quickly realized the Gypsy Sunset Boutique is located at 24619 Washington Ave., Suite 103, in Historic need for a storefront where Downtown Murrieta and can be reached by calling (951) 894-2001. women could come and try 36 | Lifestyle
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By Kim Harris on the clothes before buying them. “Initially, this was set up to be our warehouse, but we opened it up so people could actually come in and feel the clothes and try them on and know the fit they are getting,” she said. Customers at Gypsy Sunset Boutique are as varied as the clothes Springemann stocks. Ranging from teens to women in their 80s, Springemann prides herself on having something for everyone. “It fits a wide variety of ladies,” she said. “It’s unique because everything is versatile. You can take our clothes from the beach to dinner. You can wear the clothes out and be fashionable.” Not only is the store open for shoppers, Springemann also hosts trunk shows from designers and encourages private parties. “We are bringing those private parties out of the home and hold them here,” Springemann explained. “You book a private party of six ladies or more, and we shut down the store for you. You can bring in food and drinks that you would like, and we will show our customers how to wear the clothes.” Private parties are also a great way to fundraise for charity events. “People really do support us here in Murrieta,” Springemann said. But for Springemann, it’s not just about the clothes; it’s about making women feel beautiful in their own skin, no matter their size, body type or anything else on which they may be judged. “I like to share those special things that I find and teach them how to dress outside the box,” Springemann explained. “That’s what we do, help women to feel comfortable, beautiful and sexy.”
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RIVERSIDE – The median price of a single-family home in Riverside County barely budged last month, while sales of existing homes dropped by double digits, the California Association of Realtors reported in July. But according to John Culton, with Brubaker-Culton Real Estate, which works directly with the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto to support good, clean business growth and updated housing communities, the markets there are not seeing those same numbers. By Kim Harris “In today’s market, we see a constant improvement in home sales,” Culton said. “Over the past six to nine months homes have increased in value as much as $20,000 and they are still going up. Residential home sales are brisk and the only thing holding them back at this point is a low inventory.” While the median home price statewide in July was $549,460, compared to $555,410 in June, the retail market continues to improve. “At the same time, the commercial market is heating up,” Culton said. “Investors and developers are starting to purchase land for new business. Vacant store fronts are beginning to rent. Overall the business atmosphere in the Real Estate Industry has improved greatly in the surrounding area.” Culton credits the trend of continued solid home and real estate sales to the affordable cost of living and the charm of the Hemet and San Jacinto valleys. “This is a beautiful valley with many pluses. Just look at what we offer the newcomer,” Culton said. “Diamond Valley Lake is at our back door. The SoAbout Brubaker-Culton boba Country Club and Casino is Conveniently located at 990 W. Florida Ave. and founded by just a few minutes away.” G. Roger Brubaker in 1947, Brubaker-Culton Real Estate and Being centrally located to areas Development has been serving the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley such as Palm Springs, L.A. and even for the Past 70 years. John G. Culton joined Brubaker in 1973 having the oceanfront just an hour to eventually form the partnership. The two brokers together away only adds to the appeal of the transformed the small office into the largest Real Estate Brokerage Hemet and San Jacinto valleys. in Riverside County. Today Brubaker-Culton Real Estate and Development is still serving the needs of the Valley residences “If folks like a smaller city, yet and helping the Valley grow in a positive direction. For more need to be close to large amenities information, call (951) 658-7211 or visit www.brubakerculton.com. there is no better place,” Culton said. “Brubaker-Culton sees the future of our valley as a great place to live and looks forward to helping the community grow in a positive and prosperous direction.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
Italy in the Valley Cougar Vineyard & Winery successfully introduces Italian varietals to the masses in Temecula Valley’s Wine Country By Kim Harris
Cougar Vineyard & Winery’s Falanghina bottled and ready for tasting. Cougar Vineyard is one of two known wineries in the U.S. producing the Italian wine. Characterized by its well balanced and crisp acidity, with notes of floral, melon and lemongrass. Shane Gibson photo 40 | Lifestyle
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estled in deep in the Temecula Valley along scenic DePortola Road and lies an unassuming winery surrounded by vineyards full of leafy, green vines and vibrant grapes. Located at the end of a winding drive near the top of a hill, Cougar Vineyard & Winery offers some of the best views in the entire valley, but it’s not the dramatic landscapes that keeps patrons coming back to this quiet, family-owned business, it’s the wine, the Falanghina to be exact. Cougar Vineyards in Temecula Valley Wine Country is growing some of the rarest Italian varietal grapes outside of Italy, and owners Rick and Jennifer Buffington continue to produce specialty boutique wine on their 17-acre spread, including the Falanghina. Falanghina grapes herald from the Campania region north of Naples, Italy. A well-balanced dry white, this wine has hints of melon, and the only place these grapes can be found
on the vine in California is at Cougar Winery is only one of two known wineries in the U.S. producing the Italian wine, characterized by its well balanced and crisp acidity, with notes of floral, melon and lemongrass. The unique microclimate and well-drained decomposed granite soils of Temecula Valley wine country, combined with its 1,500-foot elevation which leads to warm days and cool summer nights, are instrumental in producing a quality wine. “The Italian varietals that Cougar farms grow well in this climate due to the similarity to the Italian climate and soil that they originated from,” Jennifer Buffington explained. “The vines that Cougar grows thrive in the hot days and benefit from the cool nights. It’s what grows well here.” While the weather is mostly favorable in growing grapes of all varieties, last summer’s intense heat had Winemaker Rick Buffington
Visitors to Cougar Vineyard and Winery can enjoy their wine inside the air-conditioned wine tasting room, on a patio with amazing views or from the front porch (pictured) overlooking the vineyards. Meghan Taylor photo
Cougar Vineyard and Winery, poised on a hillside off the De Portola Wine Trail. Kim Harris photo
Owner and Winemaker Rick Buffington, examines a large cluster of Falanghina grapes during the 2016 harvest. Shane Gibson photo
more than a little concerned when it came time for the 2016 harvest. “We were worried about those 118 degree days we had back in July,” Rick Buffington said, who explained that intense heat can burn the leaves and dry the fruit out into raisins. Since fermentation involves the conversion of sugar to alcohol, grapes that are overly ripe and high in sugar can become wines that have an alcoholic burn or taste unbalanced and onedimensionally sweet. Despite those high temperatures, this wasn’t the case with last year’s batch of Falanghina. “It was probably our best year ever,” Jennifer Buffington said. After the grapes are pressed, cooled, fermented, then aged, tested and filtered again, the wine is bottled labeled and corked with
Cougar Winery’s signature corks. Once the process is completed, the crisp, refreshing white wine is ready for consumption. “The crisp acidic balance and floral components of the white wines at Cougar keep the guests coming back,” Jennifer said. “The small production wines keep the menu evolving and guests interested in what is new.” In addition to making wines, the Buffingtons like to visit Italy once every few years to learn more about Italian winemaking and to visit the wineries where their vines originated, showing a true dedication to their craft. “We have been told many times that our wines are very similar to what they taste like in Italy, the first trip was to find out for ourselves,” Jennifer said. “Follow-on trips are to learn more about the regions our grapes come from and other styles. The last trip introduced us to the White Aglianico from Campania which we now have on our menu.” While the Falanghina is king at this winery, it is just one of the varietals that Cougar Vineyard & Winery has growing in its Temecula Wine Country location. Aglianico. Brachetto and Lambrusca di Alessandria are just a few of the Italian varietal grapes grown here that have gotten the notice of both lovers of Southern California wine and Italian wine. “Aglianico is a versatile red grape with firm tannins that we have made several different wines from including a White, Port, Estate Blend, Super Tuscan and Bold red,” Jennifer said. “We style our Brachetto after the Pied-
monte region where it is typically a sweet, frizzante style sparkling wine. Ours is grown at our Fallbrook vineyard in our backyard. Lambrusca di Alessandria (not to be confused with Lambrusco) is rare even in Italy. We searched for the wine in the town of Alessandria, also in the Piedmonte region, where even the locals had not heard of the wine. Ours is a big, bold red that is drinkable now and definitely can cellar for many years.” Don’t forget to visit Cougar Vineyard & Winery Friday nights and Sundays for live music. Friday Happy Hour offers two for one glasses of wine from 7-8 p.m. and free music from 5-8 p.m. Sangio’s Deli is open until 7 p.m. for those looking for a bite to eat while enjoying energetic performances from entertainers such as Rocker and Renegade frontman Kenny Marquez. “Our Friday music, they’re entertainers,” Jennifer explained. “People are drawn to them, they are watching them and participating in the show.” Sunday visitors to Cougar Vineyards & Winery are in for a rare treat in the laid-back atmosphere of the boutique winery with the musical stylings of the likes of local singer/ songwriter James Holland, performing classic rock and his original hits, The Rockin’ Rebels Duo and some of the best jump swing, 50s rockabilly and west coast blues. “Sundays are wine club and families,” Jennifer said. “It’s a more relaxed feel, more like background music that people can enjoy while tasting wine or eating lunch from Sangio’s Deli.” Cougar Vineyard & Winery is located at 39870 DePortola Road in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. The tasting room is open Mondays through Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or by appointment. To learn more about the Italian varietals produced at Cougar, call (951) 491-0825 or visit www. cougarvineyards.com. FALL 2017
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Brooktown Fusion Restaurant: 139 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. (760) 645-3891. Café DeArtistes: 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. (760) 728-3350. www. cafedeartistes.us. El Jardin: 1581 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. (760) 728-4556. www. eljardinfallbrook.com. Fallbrook Café: 739 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. (760) 728-1898.
Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant: 1075 S. Mission Rd, Ste. A, Fallbrook. (760) 728-8006. www.rosasmexican-food.business.site. Trupianos Italian Restaurant: 945 S Main Ave., Fallbrook. (760) 728-0200. www.127west.com/ trupianos-italian-bistro. Z Café: 5256 S. Mission Rd., Bonsall. (760) 940-1751, www. zcafeinbonsall.com.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: 1127 S Sanderson Ave., Hemet. (951) 652-7427. www.dickeys.com.
CJ’s Sports Grill at Lake Elsinore Casino: 20930 Malaga Rd, Lake Elsinore. (951) 674-3101. www. lercasion.com.
Downtown Deli & Coffee Company: 113 N Harvard St., Hemet. (951) 929-1521. www. facebook.com/downtownhemet. Los Vaqueros Mexican Grill: 3909 W Florida Ave., Hemet. (951) 766-1192. www. losvaquerosrestaurant.com.
Dickeys Barbecue Pit: 29273 Central Ave. B, Lake Elsinore. (951) 249-7977. www.dickeys.com. King Kabob: 31712 Casino Dr., Lake Elsinore. (951) 245-5999. www.kingkabob.net. Main Street Kitchen & Tap: 157 N Main St., Lake Elsinore. (951) 674-6777.
Sizzler: 4762 W Florida Ave., Hemet. (951) 658-2428. www. Sizzler.com.
Vincenzo’s Olive Tree: 31712 Casino Dr., Ste. 3B, Lake Elsinore. (951) 674-8941. www. vincenzosolivetree.com.
Temple Beth Sholom Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein
A Conservative Congregation with a Modern Twist
2017 HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Led by Rabbi Sandy Rosenstein and Cantor Cory Winter
Slichot Services
Sat., Sept. 16 at 6:30pm Potluck Dinner, Havdalah and service.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
In lieu of
Erev Shabbat Shuvah Services
at TBS, we encourage everyone to gather with friends and family for a festive Shabbat meal at home.
Shabbat Shuvah Services
Community Sukkot
Weds., Oct. 4 at 6:30pm Potluck dinner at a private home. Contact Karen at kdpdr@yahoo.com for more information.
Sept. 20 at 7:30pm Sukkot Services Sat., Sept. 23 at 10am. Kiddish lunch will be served. AllWeds., Jewish and Interfaith Families Thurs., Oct. 5 at 10am. Rosh Hashanah (First Day) Kol Nidre Thurs. Sept. 21 at 9:30am lease Join Temple Beth Sholom for Shabbat Services Shimini Azeret / Simchat Fri., Sept. 29 at 6pm sharp!!
Tashlich
Thurs. Sept. 21 at the Temecula Duck Pond at 4:30pm (Corner of Ynez Road and Rancho California Road in Temecula)
Bring your tallit for services.
Yom Kippur
Sat., Sept. 30 at 9am. Break anywhere from Friday Nights
Torah Services
Thurs., Oct. 12 at 5:30pm Yizkor; dinner; Arvit/Simchat Torah Celebration. Bring your tallit for Torah reading and hakafot (Torah processionals).
1:15 to 2 pm. Resume at 4pm with Yizkor through 26790 Ynez Ct. Suite B Ne’ila, followed by break fast in conference room. Rosh Hashanah (Second Day) 7:30pm followed by an Oneg Shabbat Temecula, CAFri.,92591 Sept. 22 at 9:30am.
HHD Saturday tickets are $90 per person; active military service members and college students are free. Located First in time thefamilies Temecula Mornings with children and one parent under 35 years of age – receive one free year membership. Contact info@tbstemecula.org for more details and application. Chamber of Commerce buildfollowed by a Kiddush lunch 26790 Ynez Ct., Suite10:00am B, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 679-0419 Located in the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Building
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MENIFEE
MURRIETA
TEMECULA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY
Provecho Grill: 26862 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee. (951) 2463200. www.provechogrill.com.
Westside Café-Grill: 39872 Los Alamos Road, Murrieta. (951) 4610782. www.westsidecafegrill.com.
MURRIETA
TEMECULA
Baba Joon’s Kitchen at Fazeli Cellars: 37320 De Portola Rd., Temecula. (951) 303-3366. www. fazelicellars.com.
Anthony’s Lounge and Ristorante: 24630 Washington Ave., Ste. 100, Murrieta. (951) 6771099. www.anthonyslounge.com.
Blue Water Grill: 26700 Ynez Court, Temecula. (951) 506-2899. www.Bluewatergrill.com.
Cougar Vineyard, Sangio’s Deli: 39870 De Portola Rd., Temecula. (951) 491-0825. www. cougarvineyards.com.
TEMECULA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY
E.A.T. Marketplace: 28410 Old Town Front St., Temecula. (951) 694-3663. www.eatmarketplace. com.
Flower Hill Bistro at Mira Monte Winery: 33410 Rancho California Rd, Temecula. (951) 506-5500. www.miramontewinery.com.
The Bistro at Bel Vino Winery: 33515 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. (951) 676-6414. www. belvinowinery.com.
Luke’s on Front: 28693 Old Town Front St., Ste. 402, Temecula. (951) 699-9900. www. lukesonfront.com.
Lorimar Vineyards and Winery: 39990 Anza Rd., Temecula. (951) 694-6699. www.lorimarwinery.com.
The Restaurant at Ponte: 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. (877) 314-9463. www.pontewinery.com.
Oak Mountain Winery: 36522 Via Verde, Temecula. (951) 699-9102. www.oakmountainwinery.com.
The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery: 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula. (951) 6768231. www.falknerwinery.com.
Calhoun’s Texas BBQ: 24710 Washington Ave., Murrieta. (951) 698-3777. www. calhounfamilytexasbarbeque.com. Dickeys Barbecue Pit: 29273 Central Ave. B, Lake Elsinore. (951) 249-7977. www.dickeys.com. Sizzler: 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta. (951) 698-5623. www.sizzler.com.
Pechanga Resort & Casino: 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. (951) 693-1819. www. penchaga.com.
The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery: 39252 Winchester Road, Ste. 145, Murrieta. (951) 696-5252. www. theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com.
Temecula Pizza Company: 44535 Bedford Court, Temecula. (951) 6949463. www.temeculapizzaco.com.
The Mill Restaurant: 24690 Washington Ave., Murrieta. (951) 677-0960. www.themillmurrieta. com.
Texas Lil’s Mesquite Grill: 28495 Old Town Front St., Ste. C, Temecula. (951) 699-5457. www. Texaslilsmesquitegrill.com.
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Bella Vista Winery
Located in the rolling hills of De Luz with breathtaking views, the vineyard is available for wine tastings by appointment.
760-731-2356
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TEMECULA’S 1ST COMMERCIAL VINEYARD • We carry wines that have been made with our organically grown grapes! • Tastings include a choice of any 6 varietals we offer. Our varietals are sure to please any palate! • Exclusive wine club pickup parties • Beautiful grounds with panoramic views of Temecula’s Wine Country 41220 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92592 Open 10-5pm daily. Call (951) 676-5250 or visit bellavistawinery.com for more information FALL 2017
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ENTERTAINMENT
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oliday Home Tour
The Tuscan Treasure has panoramic views of the wine country. By Lucette Moramarco
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ager visitors to Temecula Valley’s Wine Country can get a glimpse inside four incredible estate homes during the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club’s 33rd Annual Holiday Home Tour Scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each of the four homes will be completely decorated for the holidays, courtesy of three interior designers. Visitors will be inspired by the festive decorating ideas and will be able to purchase some of the holiday decor as well as get a head start on their holiday shopOverlooking vineyards is a ping at the Marketplace which will be part of the tour Georgian Country Manor that takes along with a bakery, gourmet shop and bistro. visitors back to the Old South. Four very different homes make up this year’s tour through wine country: a Georgian country manor, a mid-century modern, a Tuscan treasure and a vineyard retreat. They can be visited in any order using the map found on the back of the ticket. The beautifully designed Georgian Country Manor is patterned after period homes in the Antebellum South. The estate also includes a historically designed rose garThis Vineyard Retreat is a Tuscan den, fruit orchard and a 3,000-square foot entertaininspired home that is part of the ment pavilion, all with a vineyard backdrop. larger Ponte Vineyard which Temecula Valley Party & Event Rentals is the decorasurrounds it. tor for this house as well as the second stop on the tour list, the Hollywood Hilltop home. Built by a famous architect in Northern California, this midcentury modern masterpiece was moved to a spectacular lot in the then-upcoming wine country in the 1980s. The main home boasts an old Hollywood Hollywood Hilltop is a midcentury feel and has been exquisitely designed to reflect both the era and the original architecture of the home. modern masterpiece with an old The third house, a Tuscan treasure and entertainers Hollywood design inside. dream with panoramic views of the wine country, is 5,816 square feet of elegance and master craftsmanship. Its many amenities include an elevator, three fireplaces, 44 | Lifestyle
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a large wine closet, infinity pool and spa in the backyard along with a gas fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen. The decorator is IVORY Design Studio. The Vineyard Retreat is the fourth stop, a Tuscan inspired home that is part of the larger Ponte Vineyard which surrounds it. The rustic Italian theme is featured in stone walls, ironwork, arches, columns and wood beams. An outdoor living room along with a courtyard and loggia complete the relaxed setting. The decorator here is Elizabeth Ridings of Ridings Design. Tickets are $40 pre-sale and $45 at the door. On the days of the tour, tickets will only be available at the home at Ponte vineyard, 35053 Rancho California Road. Before the event, tickets may be purchased at www. tvwc.com and various other places around Temecula and Murrieta, including the Temecula Visitors Center. Other merchants will have signs out indicating that they have tickets to sell. Proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour and Gala will benefit Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation, funding a research grant to write an assessment and record the impact and effectiveness of their programs. This “Program Assessment and Impact Document” will enable the foundation to acquire increased funding for expansion and future facility capital campaign activities. Additionally, proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour and Gala provide college scholarships to local high school students and other worthy educational and community projects in the Valley. A 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1980, Temecula Valley Woman’s Club has donated over 1.5 million volunteer hours of service and over $3 million to the Temecula Valley.
Tasting Room Open Daily 11am - 6pm Fridays 11am - 8pm
We are a family owned and operated Boutique Winery located on the De Portola Wine Trail. We specialize in 100% Estate grown Italian varietals. We grow Vermentino, Sangiovese, Aglianico, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia Bianca, Arneis, Pinot Grigio, Sagrantino, Lambrusca, Brachetto, Negroamaro, Falanghina, Prosecco, Nero d’ Avola and Piedirosso. We pride ourselves on making our wine from Ground to Glass! We don’t just grow the grapes, but also Produce, Bottle and Store all our wine on site. Come taste our award winning wines, enjoy lunch with a view and live music every Friday & Sunday!
Live Music Sundays 2pm - 5pm Fridays 5pm - 8pm
39870 De Portola Road Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 491-0825 www.CougarVineyards.com
Sangio’s Deli Open Daily 11am - 6pm Fridays 11am - 7pm
Hot Panini, Meatball Sandwiches, Italian Grilled Cheese, Cold Sandwiches, Salads, Meat & Cheese Platters & Desserts. All Salads and Sandwiches are made to order with Boar’s Head meats & cheeses. $8 Daily Deli Specials
Made to order Pizzas:
BBQ Chicken, Hawaiian, Pesto Margherita, Pepperoni, Meatball and MORE!
Weekday Lunch Packages
Available Mon - Fri 11am - 1pm or 3pm - 5pm Designed for groups of 10 - 60 Guests. Team Building, Holiday Parties, Staff Meetings, etc. Re-Boot ~ Re-Group ~ Re-Charge ~ Re-Connect E-mail: groupsales@cougarvineyards.com
CALENDAR of EVENTS SEPTEMBER 20th Annual Galaxy of Glass at the Fallbrook Art Center, Sept. 10 through Oct. 22. Opening Reception, Saturday, Sept. 9, 5- p.m. Hours MondaySaturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 3 p.m. Closed on major Holidays Cost: $6, free to sponsors, premier, Friends and Guild Members, Under 18 and Active Duty Military. 103 S. Main Ave. in Fallbrook. Information: (760) 728-1414 or visit www.fallbrookartcenter.org. Mary J. Blige in concert at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy. In Temecula. Tickets from $136. Information: www.pechanga.com. Remembering 9/11 Art Competition and Show at the Fallbrook Brandon Gallery Sept. 9- Sept. 29. Opening Reception Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. Open Tuesdays through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Fallbrook 105 N. Main Ave. in Fallbrook. Information: (760) 723-1330 or visit www.fallbrookbrandongallery.org. Blessing of the Wines Grape Stomp Sunday, Sept. 17, at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa. Tickets will include access to the blessing Champagne toast, games, wine country buffet and live music entertainment! 5-9 p.m. Ticket prices start at $29. 34843 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Information: (855) 821-9431 or visit www. southcoastwinery.com.
20th Annual Galaxy of Glass September 10 through October 22 Crush 2017 Saturday, Sept. 30, at Monte De Oro Winery in Temecula Wine Country. $89 general admission, $110 VIP Access. The one and only event showcasing the wines of 30+ member wineries in one location! Culinary creations from over 15 winery and local restaurants and caterers. Mix and mingle with winery owners and winemakers at this most anticipated walk-about tasting of culinary delights and award-winning Temecula wines! Live entertainment included. Monte De Oro Winery is located at 35820 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Information: www.temeculawines.org.
Horse Drawn Haunted Hayride Oct. 1-30, in Old Town Temecula. Rides depart from E.A.T. Marketplace. Reservations required. Enjoy a traditional horse drawn wagon ride. Beware, however, as the route is rumored to be haunted and frequented by the Headless Horseman! Wagons seat approximately 8 people and are pulled by a team of working draft horses. Information: (844) 369-1852 or visit www. temeculacarriageco.com.
Wine, Art and Jazz Saturday, Oct. 21. 7 p.m. at the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. in Hemet $25 general admission, $20 members, $10 student presale, $15 student at the door. Admission includes two glasses of wine/ beverages. Monthly third Saturday jazz event. Tickets and Information: (951) 652-3822 or visit www.thedvac.org.
OCTOBER Air Supply Oct. 7, at Pechanga Resort & Casino. 8 p.m. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy. in Temecula. Get “Lost in Love,” with Air Supply, one of the biggest power duos from the 80s at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets from $40. Information: www.pechanga.com. Western Days in Old Town Temecula Saturday, Sept. 23, at Town Square Park, 41000 Main St. In Old Town Temecula. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Country western entertainers, street vendors, and a Kid’s Zone featuring pony rides and carnival games. Temecula Gunfighters will be performing at The Hotel Temecula, in addition to the high noon shoot-out at The Bank. Residents are encouraged to come out and show their community pride.
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Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals Sunday, Oct. 8, at Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society is located at 123 E. Alvarado St. in Fallbrook. Free. Information: (760) 7281130 or www. fgms.org.
Greek Festival of Temecula Valley 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Come to Temecula’s annual Greek festival and experience the Greek Lifestyle! Featuring live music, Authentic Greek Food, Greek Wine, Beer and Liquor. Complete with Mediterranean Marketplace and children’s game area, this is one festival you don’t want to miss. 28690 Mercedes St. in Temecula. Admission $2. Information: www.temeculagreekfest.com.
Menifee Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 28. Come join the festivities at the City’s Annual Fall Festival at Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park 30362 Lone Pine Drive. Activities will include: Trick or Treating, Food and Craft Vendors, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment and many more. Information: www. cityofmenifee.us.
NOVEMBER Maunalua Wednesday, Nov. 1. 7:309 p.m. at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Formed in 1993, Maunalua released their first self-titled album in 2000, and promptly won the Na Hoku Hanohano Award (the Hawaiian Grammy) for “Hawaiian Album of the Year” and most recently in 2016 for “Group of the Year.” The group of strong vocalists is known for tight harmonies. Their always-entertaining performances range from fun, high-energy songs to sweet and soulful ballads, interspersed with banter between group members and the audience. Maunalua never disappoints. 42051 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696 or visit www. temeculatheater.org. Art of the Holiday Nov. 4 through Dec. 24, at the Fallbrook Art Center. Hours Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 3 p.m. Cost: $6, free to sponsors, premier, Friends and Guild Members, Under 18 and Active Duty Military. Fallbrook Art Center is located at 103 S. Main Ave. in Fallbrook. Information: (760) 7281414 or visit www.fallbrookartcenter.org.
Smokey Robinson Friday, Nov. 17, at Pechanga Resort & Casino. 8 p.m. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy. in Temecula. Come experience an intimate evening with Smokey Robinson at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets from $89. Information: www.pechanga.com. Wine, Art and Jazz Saturday, Nov. 18. 7 p.m. at the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. in Hemet. $25 general admission, $20 members, $10 student presale, $15 student at the door. Admission includes two glasses of wine/beverages. Monthly third Saturday jazz event. Tickets and Information: (951) 652-3822 or visit www.thedvac.org.
To view more regional events, visit our online calendars at villagenews.com/events and myvalleynews.com/events.
Ramona
CALIFORNIA’S OFFICIAL OUTDOOR PLAY
Celebrating Our 95th Season!
Come and see why Ramona is the longest running Outdoor Drama in the Country! April 21 & 22, April 27 & 28, May 5 & 6, 2018 Tickets & Information Phone: 951-658-3111 or Ramona Bowl.com Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA 92544
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