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Murrieta awards construction contracts for two rehabilitation projects Lexington Howe STAFF WRITER

In partnership with the Murrieta/ Wildomar Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Saturday Coalition and Women Impacting Public Policy, the city of Murrieta acknowledged Small Business Saturday as taking place Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, promoting shopping at local small businesses to boost the economy and support job creation and retention. According to staff, studies showed that 95% of consumers that participate in Small Business Saturday by shopping at local, independently owned retailers are more likely to shop or eat at those

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Hundreds of American flags fly in the wind at the 12th annual Murrieta Field of Honor hosted by the Murrieta Rotary Club at Town Square Park. The flags, which are available to be sponsored and purchased by anyone, honor veterans, first responders, law enforcement and any personal heroes. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

American flags fly high each year at Murrieta’s Field of Honor. “This is our 12th year,” Lou Ellen Ficke, president of the Murrieta Rotary Club, said. The club hosts the annual event over the week of Veterans Day with the city of Murrieta. The event debuted Saturday, Nov. 7, and will run until Saturday, Nov. 14. “Last year we hosted 2,019 fullsize, 8-foot flags on the field, but this year because there are some restrictions on the field because of the construction by the city for Town Square Park, the new amphitheater and stage that they’re building, we’re limited to about 1,400 flags this year,” Ficke said. The flags are divided into different sections, honoring various recipients. “We have a section that has Medal of Honor recipients,” Ficke see FLAGS, page A-8

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TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK A VETERAN When you see someone in a uniform, Someone who serves us all, Doing military duty, Answering their country’s call. Take a moment to thank them, For protecting what you hold dear; Tell them you are proud of them; Make it very clear. Just tap them on the shoulder, Give a smile, and say, “Thanks for what you’re doing To keep us safe in the USA!” By Joanna Fuchs

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Wilson Creek Winery patriarch Gerry Wilson dies Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

Gerry Wilson, the always-smiling patriarch of the Wilson family and Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard, died Thursday, Nov. 4. He was 90 years old. “His sparkling blue eyes and contagious smile warmed the hearts of thousands,” the winery shared on its Facebook page Thursday, Nov. 5. “It is with a heavy heart, we share the loss of this incredible man. Gerry was widely known for his kindness, compassion, love and graciousness. He left four generations of immediate family and thousands of extended family that are thankful for his influence on their lives. His spirit and daily presence will be truly missed but his legacy lives on forever at Wilson Creek.” Reached Thursday for comment, his eldest son and the winery’s CEO, Bill Wilson, said he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support being shown to the family. “My tear ducts are stuck open as so many people are sending their love and support and how much he touched the lives of so many,” he said. “He showed us all how to live and love and be the best version

PROJECTS from page A-1 businesses all year long. Staff encouraged residents to shop local and support small businesses. Further into the meeting, staff presented a construction contract for Nutmeg Street and Hancock Avenue Rehabilitation Project. It is an overlay project for Nutmeg Street between Jefferson Avenue and Jackson Avenue, and on Hancock Avenue between Cal Oaks Road and Las Brisas South. The project has a couple unique features in it, and on Nutmeg Street, staff is planning on installing asphalt rubber hot mix overlay; it’s a rubberized version of hot mix asphalt which extends the longevity of the asphalt. The other project roadway, Hancock Avenue, staff is also including a rubberized chip seal; it is an inner layer that will go on top of the existing asphalt and hot mix asphalt will be placed over that chip seal and will hopefully provide better protection for that particular roadway due to the defects that staff found there. This project is funded with gas tax funds; staff advertised this project on Sept. 29, and received six construction bids – All American Asphalt was the lowest bidder for the base bid, additive bid item A – the combination of those two bids totaled $1,437,777. The engineering department reviewed the bids and determined that they are consistent with current prices in the construction market and recommended that this contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, All American

of ourselves. There is a huge void that he left behind that can only be filled by those he touched and for all of us to pay it forward and love on and enhance the lives of those around you! He is now helping the good Lord make heaven an even better place.” Gerry Wilson, who was almost always accompanied by his wife of 67 years, Rosie, was a familiar face to thousands of people who visited the winery over the years and the couple lived on the winery’s property. Rosie and Gerry Wilson met as youngsters headed back to their respective hometowns in the Midwest on a train from Boise, Idaho, in 1952. They married a year later. When he got back from Korea, the couple moved to Minnesota, and he started working in banking while she worked for a power company. In the 1970s, the couple moved their family west to south Pasadena. Many years later, Bill Wilson suggested the family open a winery in Temecula. “We used to come down here to play golf,” Gerry Wilson said in a 2019 interview with Valley News. “Never dreaming we would ever live here, much less

Asphalt in the total bid price above, as well as the traditional 15% contingency for construction as is normally done for projects. The motion passed unanimously. Another construction contract was presented by staff; the Clinton Keith Road Culvert Rehabilitation Project. As indicated at a previous meeting, there were some failing culverts over on Clinton Keith Road in what staff called a corrugated metal pipe – the same pipe that failed on Alta Murrieta. It has been a priority of staff to get these pipes on Clinton Keith Road by Bear Creek Drive also replaced. These pipes have now exceeded their life span in likely over 50 years, according to staff; the project is anticipated to replace these failed pipes that cross Clinton Keith Road – there are four 48inch culverts, a 36-inch culvert, a 30-inch culvert and a 30-inch pipe connection into a traditional storm drain. In total, it includes about 700 feet of storm drain pipes; it includes installation of maintenance holes and various other aspects to complete the work. The project was bid out, Oct. 8, and staff received seven bids. The lowest bidder bid at $524,260 – staff reviewed the bids and determined that the item prices are consistent with today’s construction market and recommended that the construction contract be awarded to the lowest bidder, plus the normal 15% construction contingency fee. The motion passed unanimously. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

Measure V appears heading for victory, San Jacinto likely to see 2 new councilmembers Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Measure V appears likely to pass in San Jacinto, and the San Jacinto City Council looks as though it will see two new councilmembers seated this year. Measure V, which will implement a one-cent sales tax increase, had 5,857 “yes” votes and 2,657 “no” votes as of Friday evening, Nov. 6. San Jacinto elects its city council members at large, so the seats will go to the top three vote-getters out of that field. Crystal Ruiz and Russ Utz are incumbents; the third seat is open since Mayor Andrew Koytuk chose not to seek reelection and to run for a seat in the 42nd State Assembly District. Ayala polled the largest vote out of the city 23,444 registered voters with 3,507 counted followed by

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Ruiz with 3,103 votes. Hawkins gained a slight edge over incumbent Russ Utz with 2,892 votes against Utz’s 2,340. As of 6 p.m. Nov. 6, newcomer Phil Ayala was leading with 3,697 votes, followed by Ruiz with 3,272 votes and another newcomer, Brian Hawkins, with 3,163 votes. Utz was trailing with 2,483 votes, and another non-incumbent, Cynthia Stroffolino, was in last place with 2,329 votes. Results, however, are not final – the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ office said about 272,000 mail ballots and 25,000 provisional ballots still needed to be processed countywide as of Nov. 6. Ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day also remain to be counted, the registrar’s office said. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Gerry and Rosie Wilson are pictured together in 2019 at Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard. On Thursday, Valley News/Jeff Pack photo Nov. 5, the winery announced that Gerry Wilson died a day earlier.

be in the wine business.” But they did. The decision to take a chance on a 20-acre plot of land out in the middle of nowhere instead of spending their days on a golf course has paid off, they said. “Oh, this is much more fun,” Rosie Wilson said. “I think this has kept us young.” “We are basically living the dream,” Gerry Wilson said. “The motivating factor, I think, for doing this whole thing in this particular area was the lifestyle.

“No. 1, all of our kids, grandkids are all right here. Secondly, in terms of work, our commute to work is one and a half minutes. “The morning starts out with hot air balloons floating around, we come down here and we meet a lot of wonderful people from all around the world. Right now we can come and go as we please and all we do basically is to become ambassadors for the winery. We advertise ourselves as a familyowned and operated winery, so that

is important to us,” he said. The couple said in the interview that the winery and the people that have visited have given them much. “People come up and say, ‘Thank you for being here,’” Gerry Wilson said. “We say thank you for coming here; it’s a twoway street.” Services for Gerry Wilson have not yet been announced. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

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Riverside County COVID-19 cases trend higher, hospitalizations climb Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

Riverside County’s number of new COVID-19 cases continued to trend higher day-by-day, and hospitalizations within the county continue to inch higher as well. Riverside County health officials reported 400 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and two additional deaths Friday, Nov. 6. The RUHS reported 208 COVID-19-positive hospitalizations, up seven overnight and that total included 54 ICU patients – down three from two days earlier. The number of residents hospitalized Friday was the highest it has been since Sept. 1. The number of ICU patients is down since Oct. 27, but it was still high compared to September. Bruce Barton, county director of emergency management, told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Nov. 3, that the hospitalization rates have been gradually ascending over the last month, but he noted they are well below the mid-July highs, when nearly 600 people were hospitalized. “Hospitals and clinics have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels, so those who really need care (for anything) need to come to our hospitals,” Barton said. “They are safe.” The two deaths reported Friday brought the total of county

residents who have succumbed to the coronavirus to 1,333 since the county began keeping track of the data back in March. In all, 70,696 residents have tested positive for the virus since March and 62,589 have recovered. The number of known active cases countywide is 6,774, an increase of 56 since Thursday. The active count is derived by subtracting deaths and recoveries from the current total – 70,696 – according to the county executive office. The number of verified patient recoveries is 62,589. Kim Saruwatari, director of the county Department of Public Health, told the supervisors that coronavirus screenings have increased significantly. “A lot of outreach and work was done to increase testing, and that has been successful,” Saruwatari said. “We have increased tremendously.” She said the county is now at a ratio of 236.4 per 100,000 residents for COVID-19 screenings, compared to 221.6 per 100,000 two weeks ago. The state threshold for large counties is 239.1. However, that figure can be adjusted, and the county is no longer being downgraded for low testing volume. The county’s coronavirus positivity rate is 5.9%, up slightly from last week, and Saruwatari attributed part of the uptick to

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avoid new taxes for its residents. He said staff started the process of acquiring the Bureau of Land Management land needed, has contracted with economic development consultant Bill Blankenship and has coordinated with BLM, Riverside County Conservation Authority, Rep. Ken Calvert, Supervisor Kevin Jeffries and environmental agencies. Mann indicated that the city was under a deadline of the end of the month to make a decision on the matter. “I’ve personally been contacted by municipal firefighters who live in Canyon Lake, who do not work for Cal Fire and that words of encouragement were there,” Kasey Castillo, mayor pro tem of Canyon Lake, said. “I’ve not received any personal messages from anyone else. I was encouraged by people who work for municipal fire departments reaching out and saying, ‘You can do it; it’s going to be awesome.’ “I understand that there may be hesitancy from the community in the past. The fire station has been shut down. No one wants to be without fire service. No one wants to be without adequate and competent and efficient medical response. Can you elaborate a little bit further on any kind of words of encouragement or support that you’ve received in your various meetings?” Castillo said. “I certainly can’t speak for the county or for Cal Fire, but my impression has been that it would be Cal Fire’s preference that we keep our contract with the county, but that Cal Fire and county fire administration, as well as the county executive office and our county

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supervisor are supportive of Canyon Lake,” Mann said. “And they understand that we need to do whatever this council believes is in the best interest of Canyon Lake. Now, if the council decides to cease the practice of contracting with the county for fire services, it’s very important to the county and to Cal Fire that we remain part of the regional system and though we’d be a good neighbor and it’s very important to our neighboring cities as well. “We received very good service from Cal Fire. We just feel that long-term it’s going to be a challenge to continue paying for it. And ultimately because of our fiscal constraints here in Canyon Lake and our lack of sales tax revenue, that those increased costs will continue falling on the back of residents. That’s really what prompted this whole discussion.” He said he didn’t think the council would support the move without being confident that they could provide “as good, if not better fire service than we’re receiving.” “The safety of the public is the local government’s No. 1 priority,” Mann said. “And I know each of the members of the council, I know that you all agree with that and your staff agrees with that. The plan contemplated by ESCI has the same one fire engine that we have today. It adds a new engine putting our current engine in reserve. It has a Type 6 quick response engine, which we don’t have today. It adds a reserve program, which we don’t have today that could not only be helpful here in Canyon Lake, but could be helpful regionally and could help, could help our neighbors. “In many ways, I think that we could become even better regional partners, even better neighbors to Lake Elsinore and to Menifee and to the county than we are today,” Mann said. In an email distributed Wednesday night, Bill Weiser, fire chief of Riverside County Fire, said, “This vote is not a reflection of our dedicated and professional firefighting personnel. Both elected and paid staff of Canyon Lake commented on the professional service they currently receive. This is a fiscal decision. “Our department will remain committed as always, to delivering the highest level of emergency care and response to all emergencies in Canyon Lake during this transitional period,” he said. The approved resolution includes direction for Mann to approach the county for a six-month extension to its current contract. The full meeting can be viewed at http://www.cityofcanyonlake. org/live. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

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Lake Elsinore voters approve 1% sales tax with Measure Z Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

Voters in Lake Elsinore were trending to approve Measure Z, a 1% sales tax proposed to help the city address service, public safety and local recovery needs. As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7,035 voted “yes” and 3,813 voted “no” on the measure. The results of the election are not final or complete and will be certified Dec. 11. Nearby cities such as Temecula, Murrieta and Wildomar have passed similar measures in recent years. According to the city, the measure will generate $10 million per year that will go into the city’s general fund. “We’re just excited because, you know, we know that the funding source for Measure Z will ensure that the city is really self-reliant as we go forward and we can add onto our public safety needs and prepare for anything that comes our way,” city manager Grant Yates said. “Police and fire, code enforcement, homeless and all the issues that our residents really wanted us to address aggressively,

Poll worker Jody Hoomalo guides voters to their voting station at the Dream Extreme Neighborhood Center polling location in Lake Elsinore on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

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including road improvements, the traffic improvements. We’re super excited at this point, but again, our goal was to get the question before the community and have them answer, ‘What do you want?’ ‘How do you want this community to move forward?’ And they came back in the early indications they very much supported this opportunity to turn our city into a much

The council put the measure on the ballot back in late July with a 4-0 and councilmember Steve Manos absent. According to Yates, getting to that point included a lot of community outreach. “We’ve done a lot of interaction with the community with formal surveys. We have had lots and lots of face-to-face meetings,” he said.

better place for all of us.” Usage of the funds will be monitored by an oversight committee. “A citizen oversight committee that will be connected to this and there will meet twice a year and they’ll make sure that the city is spending the money as intended and will provide input on ways to spend the money,” Yates said in the months leading up to the election.

“We did what we call Let’s Talk Lake Elsinore. We were out in the community before COVID-19 hit and talked to them, dozens and dozens of groups and hundreds of people.” For more information on the measure, visit http://www.lakeelsinore.org/residents/measure-z. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

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Menifee recognizes Carpenter, Morrell for their service Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Menifee City Council welcomed Sen. Mike Morrell and guest Vicki Carpenter for special presentations, before approving a lengthy list of consent items, in a short meeting at their Wednesday, Nov. 4, regular meeting. Carpenter, past president of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Mt. San Jacinto College board of trustees, was named by city council as Woman of the Year. Morrell. The council presented her with a proclamation, honor-

ing her service to the community in the past year and a bouquet of flowers. As a Realtor, Carpenter has long been involved in many community and business activities and continues her work to forward local businesses in Menifee. She thanked the council for the honor but spoke of the many community leaders who have seen the city grow to become one of the fastest growing in Southern California. Morrell, who has termed out of his long-held 23rd Senate District, was called back by the council to be presented a proclamation, thanking him for being a cham-

pion for the city in the state Legislature for the past eight years. Honors for the night were not completed until Armando Villa, city manager of Menifee, was presented an “Excellence in Government” award by the Municipal Management Association of Southern California. The MMASC presents only five major awards to its members and the Excellence in Government is one of them. The award is given to a member who has made a significant contribution to the public service profession or advanced the success of others by affording professional development oppor-

tunities to public employees. There were no public comments for the evening or any scheduled public hearings on the day following the general election. Councilmember Lesa Sobek and Mayor Bill Zimmerman were congratulated for their semi-official reelections to the council. The key actions approved from the night’s 15 consent calendar included: appropriating $250 for an Aftermath K9 grant; approve the purchase of laptops and associated accessories from GHA Technologies Inc. for $113,868.69 using CARES Act funds; approved a cooperative agreement with Riv-

erside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the maintenance of a storm drain in the Lennar home area of Silicate Drive; approved an $81,980 amendment to a professional services agreement with Civil Pros Inc. and approved a cooperative agreement between the city and the California Transportation Department for environmental and design phase review of the McCall Road, I-215 Interchange project. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Manos, Magee leading in respective Lake Elsinore city council seats Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

Steve Manos, District 2 city council member, and Bob Magee, District 5 city council member, looked strong in their reelection bids for their respective seats on the Lake Elsinore city council, fending off challenges from two candidates in each district. As of 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Manos had a lead of 1,064 votes, ahead of Michael Carroll with 890 votes and Edwin Castro with 258 votes. Magee had gathered 909 votes, Jorge Lopez 773 and Robert Kelly 528. According to Riverside County, “approximately 317,000 voteby-mail and 25,000 provisional ballots still must be processed. Ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day also remain

Steve Manos, incumbent Lake Elsinore District 2 city council member, holds a strong lead in the race to retain his seat on the council.

Bob Magee, mayor pro tem of Lake Elsinore City Council, leads in the race to reclaim his seat in District 5.

to be counted.” The election will be officially certified Dec. 11.

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2003, if he is successful in his reelection bid. He was reached for comment Friday night. “Our efforts to build new parks, improve our roads and keep neighborhoods safe resonated with the voters and they want us to continue to do good things,” he said. “I am grateful for their faith and confidence in me and our city council team and look forward to continuing to improve our community.” Manos, if he maintains his lead, will serve for the second time. “It’s a privilege to serve the people of Lake Elsinore, and it’s a humble honor to be for another term,” Manos said. “I think it shows that the council and the progress that the city is moving in the right direction. I see that as an endorsement of what the city has been doing and people want to feel a little more of that. So we’re gonna try to deliver that.”

Manos said he was not in favor of Measure Z, which looks likely to pass, adds 1% to sales tax in the city and is expected to generate $10 million per year. Though he didn’t support it, he said he wants to make sure it is put to good use. “It was generous for the people of Lake Elsinore to entrust us with the additional tax revenue,” he said. “I’m going to fulfill the commitment that was made by proponents of that measure – upgraded police service and improve 911 response times – which was the main thrust of the measure. There may be some other ways to go ahead and develop the city as well. “The very least we can do is go ahead and make sure that promises are fulfilled and that’s going to be my goal,” Manos said. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

Moore leads Mayes in race for Wildomar’s District 4 seat Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

Incumbent Bridgette Moore maintained her lead over Kenneth “Kenny” Mayes to retain her Wildomar District 4 City Council seat. As of 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Moore had earned 789 votes with Mayes picking up 355 votes. Riverside County reported Friday that 381,000 vote-by-mail ballots and 25,000 provisional ballots

had yet to be processed throughout the county. Thus, the results are not official or final and the county planned to certify the election Dec. 11. So far, 1,224 of 3,673 registered voters had voted in District 4. Moore has served on the city council since 2008. She is a 22year resident of the city and former mayor. She currently serves as the chair of the Riverside Transit Agency, is on a subcommittee

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with Lake Elsinore Unified School District and is part of the Financing Authority for Animal Friends of the Valleys. Mayes, a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, has lived in Wildomar for 36 years and is well known to residents from his consistent appearances during public comments at council meetings. Moore said she is looking forward to getting back on the dais. “The biggest concern/complaint I heard during the campaign was roads,” Moore said. “And we’re well aware of that. We’re working on it. We just finished 11 streets. And by the way, staff started working on the next batch of streets, and we’re not going to stop. But what’s going to help also is Measure AA, which I’m so glad the voters passed two years ago, because I would hate to be on the ballot this year. Measure AA is going to help in getting more of the roads maintained. “Along those lines, I heard about the dirt roads and I met with two

residents that live on dirt roads. And we do have a lot of dirt roads. If we could use some of the Measure AA funds for, to at least grade (the dirt roads), twice a year, I think it’s important for the residents and for the emergency vehicles. We haven’t done this before, so I want to see if this is something we can do,” she said. Moore said she wants to work toward bringing a more cohesive attitude to the city. “Anything that you can do to start making connections and bringing the community involved and along with you,” she said. “That’s leadership too. We have a vision, but we bring others with us and we’re rising them up, you know, and this beautification committee could have five new community leaders and they’re bringing their vision up. That’s what we need. We do need to be cohesive. I made those connections. You make those connections by volunteering. You’ve got to trust the people that you’re working alongside.”

Bridgette Moore, Wildomar District 4 City Council incumbent, leads over challenger Kenny Mayes. Valley News/CrystalClear Photography photo

And she’s grateful. “I’m just honored to serve our community for another four years,” Moore said. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

Meyer, Lilienthal, Males show leads in Hemet City Council elections Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Hemet voters turned out Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their votes for three open district seats on the Hemet City Council. Returns posted from the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ office showed the vote leader in the city’s District 1 race was incumbent Karlee Meyer with

1,148 votes, as of Friday, Nov. 6. Candidate Kenneth Prado, a local businessman, gained 804 votes, Deni Antionett Mazingo earned 649 votes and Norman Kyriss, a local Realtor, won 637 votes as of Friday. In District 3, Malcolm Lilienthal was also leading with 1,717 votes as of Friday, No. 6, followed by the incumbent Michael Perciful with 1,545 votes.

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Voters in District 4 showed Joe Males ahead with 2,303 votes, followed by Miguel Madrid with 1,293 votes and Shinde V. Mishwajit with 448 votes The District 4 seat was left vacant in August by former councilmember and previous Mayor Bonnie Wright, who moved from the city. The results, however, are not final – the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ office said about 270,000 mail ballots and 25,000 provisional ballots still need to be processed countywide as of Nov. 6. Ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day also remain to be counted, the registrar’s office said. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Murrieta City Council elections: DeForest, Stone ahead Lexington Howe STAFF WRITER

Four candidates are competing for two open seats on the Murrieta City Council. The four candidates – Steve Brown and Lisa DeForest for District 3, and David Kolk and Lori Stone for District 4 – qualified in late July and early August to run for the council’s two open seats. As votes continue to be tabulated, as of Thursday evening DeForest was leading Brown in District 3, 4,172 votes to 1,185. In District 4, Stone was ahead of Kolk, 3,439 votes to 1,664, as of Thursday evening. While votes are still being counted as of Friday, Nov. 6, DeForest gave remarks as to the results so far for District 3. “I would just like to thank everyone who supported me, the constituents that voted for me and especially for the love and unconditional support of my family,” DeForest said. “The campaigning was fun and now the real work begins, I am truly looking forward to making a difference in our amazing city of Murrieta.” Stone, currently leading for District 4, declined to comment at this time. City council members in Murrieta serve four-year overlapping terms. On Nov. 6, 2018, the city

Voters wait in a long line to cast their ballots at the Alta Murrieta Elementary School polling location on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

first began transitioning to the district-based election format by electing three members currently still serving their terms: Jonathan Ingram for District 1, Christi White for District 2 and Scott Vinton for District 5, who is also mayor pro tem. Mayor Gene Wunderlich, who isn’t running in 2020, will leave the District 3 seat. Wunderlich was appointed as mayor by a surprise 3-2 council vote at the Dec. 17 council meeting in 2019. Councilmember Kelly Seyarto is running for the 67th Assembly District seat, leaving Murrieta’s

District 4 seat. Polls, which remained open for in-person voting or ballot drop off, closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to city staff, the city currently has 54,000 registered voters. Due to changes to the election because of the coronavirus pandemic, mail-in ballots may cause a delay in counts. Mail-in ballots were encouraged over inperson voting to keep down the spread. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

Poll worker Richard Woo helps voters place their ballots in a drop box and issues them their “I voted” stickers on Election Day in Murrieta.

Waldron likely to retain 75th State Assembly seat weeks leading up to the election. When asked how she can make an impact in her district, considering the political and social climate in the country, Waldron said, “I continue to work on solving issues that affect my constituents. “As mentioned above, my office helped thousands of constituents get responses from EDD, and I have been actively working and passing legislation on wildfire funding and protections and expanding mental health access,” she said. “The biggest problems we face in our state require bipartisan solutions. I work across the aisle to ensure workable ideas and

efficiencies can become a reality to help our residents. Big issues like wildfire protection, rolling blackouts (PSPS events), health care and education need deliberate and non-political solutions. These policy discussions are a strong point for me as I have worked hard to build relationships with colleagues who share concern on these issues regardless of party affiliation.” Waldron said as a small-business owner for 25 years, she can help support and build the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I understand how government

action, inaction and regulation can take its toll,” she said. “Because of my experience I was appointed and serve on the governor’s Task Force for Economic Recovery and the Small Business Subcommittee to work on recommendations to the governor’s office and GoBiz regarding safely and quickly developing programs and incentives for business to safely open. The key to getting our economy back is supporting businesses – especially small businesses that provide most of the jobs in our state.” Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

Republican incumbent Marie Waldron is favored to win reelection to the California State Assembly District 75 seat she has held since 2012. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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Incumbent 75th District Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, was holding a strong lead in her reelection bid against behavioral health care provider Karen “Kate” Schwartz as of Saturday, Nov. 7. While the race started neck-andneck, results tallied by Friday night showed Waldron holding a 53.4% to 46.6% lead over Schwartz. Waldron received 97,134 votes to Schwartz’ 84,712. Waldron took about 56% of the vote during the March primary, versus Schwartz, who earned nearly 38%. According to San Diego County, “approximately 317,000 voteby-mail and 25,000 provisional ballots still must be processed. Ballots that are postmarked on or

before Election Day also remain to be counted.” The election will be officially certified Dec. 3. Waldron, who before her election to the seat in 2012, served on the Escondido city council for more than a decade and serves as the state Assembly minority leader, a position she has held for the past two years. Schwartz has been a behavioral health care provider for the past 35 years and serves on the Fallbrook Regional Health District board. The 75th Assembly District covers much of northern San Diego County, including Escondido, Fallbrook and San Marcos, and also covers Temecula in Riverside County. Waldron’s office did not respond for comment as of Saturday morning, but she did address questions posed by the newspaper in the

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Local school districts: 2020 election results Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Gene Hikel – 5,114 Michael Evergin – 4,953

Valley News’ coverage area, spanning from Temecula to Lake Elsinore to the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley, includes seven school districts. Out of those districts, there were 16 separate school board seats up for election this year. While final results are not yet available, here are the vote totals as of Thursday, Nov. 5. About 381,000 mail ballots and 25,000 provisional ballots were left to be counted countywide at that time, according to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ Office. Hemet Unified School District HUSD governing board vice president Stacey Bailey, physician and educator Sumanta Chaudhuri Saini and incumbent board member Patrick Searl are the top vote-getters in the three-member, at-large Trustee Area 3 seat, which covers Hemet proper. Incumbent Gene Hikel was trailing in fourth place at press time. Stacey Bailey – 11,859 Sumanta Chaudhuri Saini – 8,896 Patrick C. Searl – 8,430 Adam Michael McQueen – 5,969

Lake Elsinore Unified School District The two governing board seats up for election this year in LEUSD both had incumbent candidates running unopposed. Board members Susan Scott and Juan Saucedo will both serve additional fouryear terms. Menifee Union School District Xavier Padilla will represent Menifee Union’s Trustee Area 1, where he ran unopposed. Padilla is replacing current board member Reginald Bennett, who did not run for reelection. Longtime board member Bob O’Donnell ran unopposed in Trustee Area 2 and will represent the seat for another four-year term. He was first elected in 1983, lost a reelection bid in 2004, then was reappointed to fill a vacancy in 2006 and has continued to win reelection ever since. Morgan Singleton, a special education teacher, appears to have defeated incumbent Kenyon Jenkins in the race for Menifee Union School District Trustee Area 5. Jenkins had been appointed to fill a vacancy that resulted when his

election opponent for the seat in 2018, William Hoag, resigned over allegations that he did not actually live in the district. Morgan Singleton – 2,401 Debbi “Deb” Manion – 1,052 Kenyon Jenkins – 920 Felipe De Pierola – 184

Trustee Area 4, where as of Nov. 5, Elizabeth Vallejo, who lists her occupation as “student,” was leading incumbent board member Edward Garcia by the narrowest of margins – just 29 votes. Elizabeth Vallejo – 1,423 Edward Garcia – 1,394

Murrieta Valley Unified School District Kenneth Dickson, who was first appointed to Murrieta Valley Unified’s governing board in 1998 and won his first election in 1999, ran unopposed in MVUSD Trustee Area 3 Perris Union High School District PUHSD governing board president Anthony Stafford appears to have won reelection to the district’s Trustee Area 2. Stafford has served on the board since 2016, when he ran unopposed in his trustee area. Anthony Stafford – 5,786 Chris Drescher – 2,535

San Jacinto Unified School District Two seats on SJUSD’s governing board had candidates running unopposed. Board member Trica Ojeda, who was first elected to the board in 2015, will represent Trustee Area 1 for another four-year term. And Sandra M. Peñaloza, an alternative education principal, will represent the currently vacant Trustee Area 2 for a four-year term. In Trustee Area 3, current board president John I. Norman was leading his opponent, Jeremy Fontes, by some 70 votes. John I. Norman – 926 Jeremy Fontes – 856

In Trustee Area 3, incumbent board member David Nelissen ran unopposed and will represent the seat for another four-year term. He was first elected in 2012. The race was much tighter in

Temecula Valley Unified School District In TVUSD’s Trustee Area 1, incumbent Lee Darling appears headed for a resounding defeat by Steve Loner, a captain in the Riv-

erside Fire Department. Darling placed last in a three-way race. Steve Loner – 2,574 Robert Bryant Jr. – 1,752 Lee Darling – 663 In Trustee Area 4, Adam Skumawitz ran unopposed and will serve on TVUSD’s governing board for a two-year half-term. Skumawitz was elected to the board in 2018 and resigned a year later to resolve a potential conflict of interest over his wife accepting a promotion to a full-time position in the district. However, now that his wife has the full-time position, the legal conflict of interest no longer was present, and Skumawitz was able to reclaim his seat. In Trustee Area 5, incumbent board member Kristi Rutz-Robbins did not run for reelection. Steven Schwartz, a retired teacher, was leading his next-closest opponent in the four-way race for the seat by more than 300 votes at press time. Steven Schwartz – 2,374 Enrique Perez – 2,018 Brooklynn McClure – 1,961 Mark Katan – 473 Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

Measure M is failing in Menifee as Zimmerman, Sobek likely cruise to victory Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Menifee voters appear poised to reject a ballot measure that would revoke a sales tax increase that was voted into place in 2016. Measure M, repealing Measure DD, was failing as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, with 13,382 “no” votes and 7,704 “yes” votes. Three candidates are vying for the Menifee mayor’s seat, and

FLAGS from page A-1 said. “We have local heroes which are Riverside, San Bernardino, veterans who have passed away in service from the year 2013 on. “We also have a piece of the field that’s dedicated to historical flags, which is every flag that’s flown over the nation’s Capitol, the White House, and it’s a replica of each one of those flags, and then the rest of the field is dedicated flags that folks can come and purchase for $35 and dedicate it to a hero in their life,” she said. Due to COVID-19, the city isn’t putting on special events like the

four more are competing for two Menifee City Council seats. Incumbent Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman, who was appointed to his position following the death of former Mayor Neil Winter in 2018, is hoping to be elected to a full four-year term. Keith Davis, a businessman, and Ricky Estrada, an educator and baseball umpire, are both on the ballot, trying to replace him as mayor.

Zimmerman remained in the lead as of Nov. 5, with 13,100 votes. Estrada and Davis were trailing with 5,811 and 2,306 votes, respectively. In Menifee City Council District 1, Councilmember Greg August is not running for reelection. Attorney Bob Karwin and businessman Yamil Tomassini are both running for the seat. Karwin remained in the lead Nov. 5, with 3,489 votes to Tomas-

annual veteran’s parade, so the club doesn’t anticipate large crowds of people viewing the field at one time. “The city is asking us to monitor the attendance to try to keep it under 50 at any one time, and we are required to wear masks and social distance,” Ficke said. Those who want to purchase a flag online can also put their dedication on it. “We prepare the labels, put them on the ribbons on the flag and assign you a grid number,” Ficke said. “Then you come to the field, you tell us that you purchased a flag; we tell you where it is and you can

go and take a picture of it, etc., and then you come back the following Saturday, Sunday and you can take that flag home, bring it back next year and repost it for $10.” They also sold additional flags from their sales booth, after the field was set up. “We’ll probably have somewhere around 400-500 actual dedicated flags,” she said. Despite COVID-19, Ficke hasn’t had anyone tell her they won’t be bringing their flags back. “Everybody wants their flag out there,” Ficke said. “I think that they know now how to be careful, and I don’t think that they have any great

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sini’s 2,433. And in Menifee City Council District 3, incumbent Councilmember Lesa Sobek, who first landed on the council after a special election in 2015 and was elected to a full four-year term in 2016, is hoping city residents will give her four more years on the city council. Running against her is Cecilia Truman, who did not have an occupation listed on the Riverside County Registrar of

Voters’ list of qualified candidates. As of Thursday evening, Sobek was leading with 4,163 votes to Truman’s 1,019. About 381,000 mail ballots and 25,000 provisional ballots remained to be tallied countywide as of Nov. 5, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ office said Thursday, so final results are likely to change. Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

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fear of being on the field which we’re going to be very respectful of guidelines, and we will ask people to wear masks. I have masks available I purchased for people who don’t have one, and then because the field is so large, I’m placing the flags. So that we’ll be able to socially distance with the ones that we sell and repost.” Murrieta supported the club’s efforts, as they do each year. “They provide a number of assistances to us all the way from gridding the field, helping us to keep it secure during the week,” Ficke said. “It is a wonderful partnership that we enjoy with them and we’re so pleased this year that they were willing to let us go ahead and go forward with this even though they’re not going to do their parade or anything. They felt that this was an activity that could be done safely within guidelines and provide some sense of normalcy and what our community has represented in the past 12 years.” The funds raised go toward scholarships and grants in the community. “It goes toward military scholar-

ships. It goes to Murrieta Valley Unified School District scholarships. It goes toward what we call teacher grants, where we fund teachers who need special classroom supplies to run some of their optional programs and rather than them having to fund that out of their own pocket,” Ficke said. “We also have Murrieta Through Time, which is a memorial that we are working on in collaboration with the city of Murrieta, because most of the funds go to fund community projects that help children, students and veterans.” The sponsors are featured in an annual magazine from the club. “It’s an awesome site if you can even imagine 1,400-1,500 8-foot tall flags flying on a field,” Ficke said. “We light the field at night so that all the flags are lit, and it is super awesome.” To find out more about Murrieta’s Field of Honor, visit https://www. murrietarotaryclub.org/about-thefield-of-honor/. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

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Soboba sports complex s cares up Halloween fun

John “Duke” Briones brings the whole team to the Soboba Tribal Trunk or Treat drive-thru event and earns a third-place pri e for “Dodgers Nation.” Valley News/Soboba B and of L uiseñ o I nd ians photos

T he A rviso family sets up a clow n carnival display at the S ob ob a T rib al T runk or T reat event, S aturday, O ct. 24. They won first pri e for their decorating skills.

“Chucky” wins for “Scariest” in the 0-4 age group in a virtual costume contest held a few days after the drive- thru S ob ob a T rib al T ruck or T reat event.

T he S ob ob a F oundation is one of many S ob ob a trib al entities that set up a b ooth to interact w ith participants at the S ob ob a T rib al T runk or T reat drive- thru event. F rom left, S ob ob a F oundation’s vice president Jacob Briones, president Dondi Silvas and members at large Sally Orti and Isaiah Vivanco.

This “bush” wins for the “Most Creative” entry in the -12 age category of the virtual costume contest held b y S ob ob a Parks and Recreation.

B ernadette Reynolds from S ob ob a D PS , at left, passes out candy to visitors at the S ob ob a T rib al T runk or T reat event at the S ob ob a S ports Complex.

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Fall and fun were in the air as carloads of children enjoyed a drive-thru Halloween Trunk or Treat event at the Soboba Sports Complex. For about three hours, Saturday, Oct. 24, vehicles made their way through a maze of about 30 candy-laden stops. Most participants were wearing costumes as they sat in the back seats of SUVs or in the beds of pickup trucks, collecting their

candy stash. Participants wore face coverings as part of their costumes that included masks, and social distancing was achieved by having families work with family members at their booths and vehicles filled with members of the same family. Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians entities and tribal families showcased their creative decorating skills with displays that ran the gamut from Charlie Brown to a clown carnival. Judges awarded the top three booths with prizes

for their efforts. Third place went to John “Duke” Briones for his display of “Dodgers Nation” with flags, banners, seat covers, posters, jersey, face covering and more that showed off his “Dodger Blue” pride. Second place was awarded to Soboba DPS and public safety officer Thomas Cordova and administrative assistant Bernadette Reynolds were passed out candy to everyone who drove past. The first-place winner was the Arviso family for its clown

carnival, complete with a Ferris wheel ridden by clowns. The entire family had some sort of clown costume on, ranging super scary to very cute. A virtual costume contest was held after the event, as participants sent in a photo to the Parks and Recreation Department. Prizes for cutest, most creative and scariest were awarded in several age groups, Thursday, Oct. 29. Winners in the 18 and older category were Fawnee Helms for most creative, Aurelia and Orlando Mendoza for scariest and Teakwitha and John McKay for cutest. The only exit from the event was down a street that led visitors to a drive-thru haunted house, created by the Boniface and Morillo families. Filled with clowns, monsters, zombies and other scary characters, the screams could be heard as cars made their way through more than 70 feet of creepiness to reach the other side.

A teen in a cow costume is the w inner for “ Cutest” in the 13 - 17 age group of Soboba’s virtual costume contest.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS N o t i c e t o o u r r e a d e r s : While some activities in our communities are starting, as the R iverside County moves to the red tier, under state orders for social distancing and recommendations to wear face masks to reduce the spread of CO V I D - 1 9 , contact event sponsors for the latest updates. COMMUNI T Y EVENT S: Nov. 13 to Dec. 25 – daily. The city of Menifee and Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched the Shop Small Bingo game. Pick up special bingo cards at City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, or the chamber office, 29737 Hub Drive, in Menifee. While shopping at participating Menifee small business, have the cards signed and take with receipts back to the chamber or city for an entry in a 500 ra e basket drawing. For more information, contact eondev@cityofmenifee.us. Nov. 14-15 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your broken electronics for recycling during the quarterly EWaste Drop Off Event at a truck parked outside of the JCPenney store in the Promenade Temecula. Participants should follow the signs, wait for recycling representatives wearing face masks and gloves to take the items, including computer monitors, TVs, PC systems, printers, laptops, copiers, scanners, fax machines, toner cartridges, UPS and PDAs, power supplies, main frame units, networking equipment, mother board systems, VCR/VCD/DVD players, home entertainment systems, landline and cellular phones and small portable devices. The event is also accepting car and forklift batteries. There is a $5 service charge for microwave ovens. The event is not accepting refrigerators, washer and dryers, fluorescent light bulbs or household batteries. Contact Brooke Nunn of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951676-5090 for more information. Nov. 17 – The Soboba Gives Back Toy Drive begins; bring one gift valued at $20 with receipt and receive $40 in free play at the Soboba Casino Resort. The toy drive runs Tuesdays only until Dec. 8. Nov. 18 – 5:30-7 p.m. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Thrift Shop and Holidays Store to hold the annual Turkey DriveBy. Drop off a turkey or a grocery gift card for needy families at the Menifee Cupboard Food Pantry, 26808 Cherry Hills Plaza. Participants can leave a business card for a ra e.

ONG OI NG – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab and go, cooked and frozen food for pickup, Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 for help. ONG OI NG – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, protective equipment purchases, rent of mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with less than 50 employees and a minimum of 1 and operating for at least one-year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493. ONG OI NG – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues at 33280 Newport Road in Winchester Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed. ONG OI NG – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta. ONG OI NG – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 4100 Main St. in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPennys every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEET I NG S and ANNOUNCEMENT S: Nov. 14-15 – 2 p.m. View a screening from the Lunafest Film Festival Virtual Fundraiser, presented by the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce. See seven films made by and about women, with a total running time of 97 minutes. The cost is $15, plus credit card fee. To purchase a ticket, visit http://Lunafest.org, select “Screening” and search for “Hemet, CA” or http://SISJHV. ORG Nov. 15 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attend the Lydia Marketplace Outreach Open Air Market 2020. The Lydia Project is an initiative of Women Organizing Women Inc. at Hera Hub Temecula, 41765 Rider Way, in Temecula. The cost is $25 or connect at the WOW Facebook page. Enjoy an outdoor market, round table discussions, worship time, food, vendors and More. Bring your business cards to the network. For more information, contact Rebecca Stewart-Wilson at 951-672-2673. Nov. 17 – 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber Women in Business will hold a free Zoom seminar and women’s networking opportunity to meet locals to collaborate with, support and empower. Register at https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkceChrjMiGdNv3YYPlRnyI-47POm_w gOC. Nov. 17 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will present the 2020 Southwest Regional Economic Forecast via Zoom. The virtual webinar includes a presentation by an economist from University of California Riverside’s School of Business and all local city managers. It is sponsored by Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta and Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors. Register with Brooke Nunn at 951-676-5090. Nov. 18 – 8-10 a.m. Attend the Economic Outlook forum with the Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce and hear from economist Dr. Housing and economic development directors, Scott Agajanian from Murrieta and Kimberly Davidson from Wildomar. The conference will be held through Remo. Registration is $20; contact Heather Estrada at 951-677-7916 or info@mwcoc.org. Nov. 18 – 8:30-9:30 a.m. Join the Lake Elsinore Hump Day virtual morning mixer via Zoom with Meeting ID 884 0064 1575,

Password 380561. It is presented by the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce from CJs Sports Grill and Turf Club. ONG OI NG – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via oom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Register required at https://bit. ly/MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information. ONG OI NG – Everything KETO classes. These interactive step-by-step workshop and classes on Zoom will guide students to begin this new way of eating and learn how to easily steer their decision-making for effective results. For more information and to register, visit http://www. cityofmenifee.us/register or call 951-723-3880. ONG OI NG – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses with a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at http:// www.cityofmenifee.us. ONG OI NG – 10-11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054. ONG OI NG – Local National Association of Female Entrepreneurs group helps women grow both personally and professionally and meets monthly. Contact Robbie Motter, the NAFE global coordinator, at 951-255-9200 or rmotter@aol.com for information about future meetings after the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. ONG OI NG – Hemet/Winchester National Association of Female Entrepreneurs meets monthly. For new meeting dates and destinations, contact director Joan Wakeland at 909-721-7648 or email Joanewakeland@gmail.

com. Lake Elsinore/Murrieta/ Wildomar NAFE also meets each month in Lake Elsinore with director Sandie Fuenty. Call Fuenty at 714-981-7013 or email sandiesldy@aol.com to learn when meetings will resume. ONG OI NG – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925- 321-0170 or visit http:// www.foodaddicts.org. ONG OI NG – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., in Murrieta. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Memberships are $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONG OI NG – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org. ONG OI NG – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information. ONG OI NG – Sons of Norway/Scandinavia meet the first Saturday of every month from September to June. The virtual meetings are held on Zoom, at 11 a.m. Join Zoom meeting at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/4232348177? pwd= eDd1SDlDdW5sdVowWUp 1N3pBYmpGZz09 with the Meeting ID: 423 234 817 and passcode: yCp0js. Everyone is welcome to enjoy some virtual company with fellow Scandinavians. For more information, call 951-849-1690. ONG OI NG – Parent Support Group is available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, skills and support are available in Temecula. For more information, call 951-775-4000 or email info@ thecenter4l ifechange.com. ONG OI NG – The city of Menifee offers a fitness class on Zoom Mondays through Fridays at 7 a.m., at 9 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact 951-723-3880 or visit http://www. cityofmenifee.us/register.

Temecula announces 2020 holiday event schedule TEMECULA Due to ongoing public health concerns, Temecula’s Community Services Department has modified its annual winter programming, while providing the community with the same traditional holiday spirit they are accustomed to in a healthy and safe manner. Temecula will host the following free holiday event and activities. ‘Twas the Lights Before Christmas Home Decorating Contest

will have an online form. Decorate your home for the holidays and submit a photo to enter the contest. The Old Town Lighting and Christmas Tree in Old Town Temecula invite residents to take a stroll through Old Town to enjoy the holiday lights and festive sights. A virtual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held the Temecula Duck Pond with a Facebook premiere. Start the holidays off right

and bright with a countdown to light the tree virtually. Letters to Santa are coming soon as Santa can’t wait to write back. Send a letter to City Hall North Pole that can be passed along to Santa. The Christmas Cookie Virtual Exchange will have an online form. Send a recipe and picture of your favorite holiday treat to share on our online gallery. Attend Holiday Drive-in Movies

at the dirt lot on Santiago and Ynez roads. Enjoy a holiday-themed movie with the family from the comfort of your own vehicle; preregistration will be required. Here comes Santa Claus, visiting Temecula neighborhoods. Routes will be posted online. See Santa, Frosty and Rudolph drive by spreading cheer from your front porch. The New Year’s Eve Grape Drop will be available online.

Crossword puzzle by Myles Mellor Across 1. It’s active in Sicily 5. Employ wrongfully 10. Orwell’s school 14. Cherished 15. African river 16. Unassisted 17. Pakistan language 18. Go against 19. H.S.T. or D.D.E. 20. Fruit 23. Nutritionist John Boyd _ _ _ , 1949 Nobel winner 24. Bridge 25. Dry area plants 29. Tempe sch. 31. Pops 35. Inexorable process 37. Make a mistake 39. Roman number 40. Newspaper V.I.P.s 44. CPR pro 45. Worthless coin 46. Positive poles 47. Cowboy’s cow snagger 50. Zodiac sign 52. Disadvantaged 53. Alliance acronym 55. West of Hollywood 57. Honest individual 64. “Tickle me” doll 65. Galore, in disco lingo 66. George Martin character 68. Jenny Craig’s plan 69. Aired again 70. Endorsement location, on a check

71. Extremely alluring 72. Pretentious 73. Oregon-based shoe company Down 1. Part of college e-mail addresses 2. Semester 3. Zippo 4. _ _ for one’s money 5. Open, as a cage 6. _ _ _ Club 7. Tangerine and grapefruit hybrid 8. Add more coverage 9. Before surgery 10. Neighbor of Francia 11. Divided 12. Designer Cassini 13. Plane part 21. Undertaking 22. X-ray unit 25. “Midnight at the oasis, put your _ _ _ _ to bed” 26. Insect-eating lizard 27. Partner of dollars 28. Hispanic aunt 30. Transition 32. Electron tube 33. Broadcast 34. Oscar winner Spacek 36. US soldiers 38. Nutritionist’s fig. 41. Not anymore 42. Private 43. Shoe part 48. Exclusive 49. Dunce

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Enjoy two festive bands and two Grape Drops on Facebook at 9 p.m. and midnight. “We all love celebrating the holidays in Temecula with our traditional signature events.” Zak Schwank, Temecula council member and Temecula Community Services District president, said. “Although we are still unable to come together in large groups this winter, we are not going to let the pandemic spoil our fun. These new events will help our community remain safe and physically distanced while enjoying the spirit of the festive holiday season responsibly.” In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Riverside University Health Systems – Public Health, the following annual holiday events have been canceled: Santa’s Electric Light Parade; Santa’s Arrival and Visits – Pennypickle’s Workshop; Temecula on Ice – Old Town Ice Skating Rink; Breakfast with Santa and Winter Solstice. Visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/ Events in November for the full holiday line-up with specific dates and times. For more information, follow @ TemeculaParksAndRec on social media. Submitted by city of Temecula.

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Step into the 1960s, ride a trolley or attend a motocross camp the week of Nov. 13-19 Lexington Howe STAFF WRITER

In The Loop will host Vintage Soul Flea Market Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vail Headquarters in Valley News/Courtesy photo T emecula.

12th annual Field of Honor Rotary Club of Murrieta and Healing Field Colonial Flag Foundation is hosting the 12th annual Field of Honor flag display at Town Square Park in Murrieta from Nov. 7-15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. COVID-19 safety procedures will be followed. For more information, visit www.healingfield.org/event/murrietaca20. Weekend T rain and T rolley Rid es The Southern California Railway Museum in Perris is hosting weekend train and trolley rides throughout November, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ride street cars, interurban electric cars and trains on the museum railway on their 100-acre campus. Parking, entry to grounds, and entry to open exhibits are free. For more information, visit https://socalrailway.org/scrmevents/weekend-rides/. After-School Art Camp The Craft House in Temecula is hosting an after school art camp, with several dates through November to choose from. The art camp will be held Tuesdays and

Thursdays by an experienced art instructor and is for children ages 7 and older. To purchase tickets, visit https:// thecrafthousetemecula.as.me/ schedule.php. 2020 Patriots Cup G olf T ournament The Menifee Valley Chamber is hosting its annual Patriots Cup Golf Tournament at Menifee Lakes Country Club-Lakes Course Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/299227151253501/. Knots and Cord s Macrame Home Yoga Studio is hosting a guided meditation class that includes making a macrame piece to take home Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-8 p.m.; all supplies are included. For more information, visit http://www.homeyogatemecula. com/workshops-3. Vintage Soul Flea Market From In the Loop, find everything vintage to vinyl and shop all things from the 1960s era to the 1990s Saturday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vintage Soul Flea Market at Vail Headquarters in Temecula. For more information, vis-

it https://www.facebook.com/ events/2743983912539311/. Harvest Singles Dinner and Dancing und er the Stars Single Passion is hosting a dinner and dancing night for single adults and single parent families Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. outdoors at Wickerd Farm in Menifee. For more information, visit http://www.SinglePassion.com. G od d ess Crown Workshop The Mindful Lotus, an alternative and holistic health service in Lake Elsinore, is hosting a Goddess Crown Workshop Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit http://checkout.square.site/buy/ KTVVCOBXK67SQBR3O5UDJK4W. Moto Fit Club – Motocross Camp Motofitclub.com is hosting a motocross camp Sunday, Nov. 15, at Lake Elsinore MX Park Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone is welcome to attend. To sign up, or for more information, visit http://www.MotoFitClub.com. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

Studio 395 honors Day of the Dead online

The artwork by Lisa Cabrera of Studio 395 shows a typical Day of the Dead altar including sugar skulls, marigolds, pan de muerto and papel picado. Valley News/Courtesy photos

Actor Kylie Moore, left, and actor and director Ricardo Lope of Studio 395 tell a story about love and life in all its stages in Rebecca Equibel’s one-act play “A Path to Another Life.”

LAKE ELSINORE – Lake Elsinore’s Studio 395 honored Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead online recently. The Village On Grand Community Center has remembered the holiday for the past nine years. “In this year of COVID-19, we did not want to cancel all celebrations and the opportunity for our community to participate in a beautifully therapeutic holiday in a time of so much loss,” Rebecca Esquibel, CEO of Studio 395, said. The Day of the Dead Traditions and Celebrations virtual event will be available online throughout November, including a look at the art and symbolism of the holiday, along with video representations of three contests: creating a virtual altar, a costume “parade” and a children’s art exhibit. Lisa Cabrera, local artist and office manager of Village on Grand, presented her artwork of a Day of the Dead altar. “My culture has definitely played a big part in my creative expression, and Day of the Dead is a great vehicle for that,” Cabrera said. She discovered the holiday 18 years ago when she attended an art exhibit at Self Help Graphics in East Los Angeles. “I was truly captivated, and started to study and read everything I could find on the subject,” Cabrera said. “I expressed what I learned, felt and thought about it through my artwork and continue to do that today.” Nina Gomez, Lake Elsinore resident and Studio 395 board member, taught a segment on how to build an ofrenda, or altar, which is the central symbol of the Day of the Dead and honors loved ones who have passed from this life. “(The holiday) has become very important to me, because I personally feel it is very important to stay in contact with our culture and

heritage,” Gomez said. The altar can be simple or ornate, but some common elements include sugar skulls, marigolds, papel picado, pan de muerto and copal. The skulls represent the person or people who have died and the sugar represents the sweetness of life. The scent of the bright orange Flor De Muerto, or “The Flower of the Dead,” helps draw or attract the souls to the altar. Another colorful addition is papel picado. The holes in the paper act like a passageway, a gateway for the soul to travel through. The delicate nature of the papel picado represents the fragility of life. Food for the journey, pan de muerto – or bread of the dead – is round with a raised cross to mimic a skull and bones. Often, favorite foods and drinks of the dead person are also placed on the altar. Finally, fragrant incense called copal is burned on the altar, lifting the prayers and good wishes of friends and family for the departed. The most important element, though, is invisible – it is the love of family and friends who gather, sharing memories and telling stories that make their departed loved one present. To top off the celebration, Studio 395 produced “Pathway to Another Life,” a one-act play written by Rebecca Esquibel and directed by Ricardo Lopez. The story tells about a young woman who discovers, in a very special and unexpected way, her Mexican heritage and the joy and love that accompany life in all its stages. Esquibel wrote the play in 2018 as part of the entertainment for the Catrina Ball, the annual fundraising event for Studio 395. Lopez filmed the production with actor Kylie Moore recently at the Village on Grand Community Center with the help of a small cast of local actors. “I was so pleasantly surprised to

see my play recorded. Ricardo did a great job,” Esquibel said. This new foray into digital programming comes as a result of the arrival and aftermath of COVID-19, which kept the Village on Grand Community Center closed from March through September. Although the Catrina Ball was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the staff of Studio 395 was determined to continue to serving the community in spite of so many challenges. “We were forced to get creative,” Esquibel said. “We have always strived to make our event traditional and educational. That is something we didn’t want to lose. Luckily, the contests and the filmed presentations did that.” Cabrera coordinated the virtual event with Lopez. “It was definitely a learning experience and we are looking forward to using this online format as we move ahead,” Cabrera said. No matter what the future may hold, Studio 395 remains steadfast in its mission to bring art and culture to everyone, Esquibel said. “Part of our effort with the Day of the Dead activities was to honor the culture and art of half of our community, but the other part of that effort was aimed at teaching the other half about this holiday they had never heard of,” Esquibel said. “As we move forward, with another three years (of funding) committed to the community center, I see changes coming, but still maintaining our role in pushing art and culture that is accessible to everyone.” The celebration continues through November and can be accessed for free at http://studio395. org. Village on Grand is located at the Lakeland Village Community Center, 16275 Grand Ave., in Lake Elsinore. Submitted by Studio 395.

Pechanga Resort Casino continues safety measures, announces postponement of first quarter 2021 concerts and New Year’s Eve events TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort Casino leadership announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, that it continues to put guest and team member safety first and is canceling or postponing concerts scheduled for the first three months of 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as events or gatherings celebrating New Year’s Eve. Concerts will be rescheduled with artists and their management for dates further into 2021 as calendar and artist availability allows. “Pechanga has become renowned in recent years for the best New Year’s Eve celebration in Southern California, so it is disappointing to cancel events and gatherings reserved for this special day,” Jared Munoa, president of the Pechanga Development Corporation, said. “Considering the ongoing COVID-19 conditions in

Southern California, this is a very prudent measure. We are grateful for the team’s efforts to provide the best and most comprehensive health and safety measures.” He also said that the environment surrounding the coronavirus will likely remain uncertain for some time and thanked guests for their patience as there continues to be movement with new dates because of artists’ schedules, as well as their wishes for postponements or cancellations. Pechanga’s concert venues include the Pechanga Theater and the Summit Events Center. Concerts that were scheduled for the first quarter of 2021 included Chaka Khan, Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles and Pitbull. Guests holding tickets to postponed shows may also keep their existing tickets which will be

honored at Pechanga for the rescheduled events. Guests with tickets to canceled shows should seek refunds and will have until Dec. 31, to do so. Some artists may cancel their shows and announce a new show date at Pechanga in the future. The most up-to-date Pechanga concert information is listed at http://Pechanga.com. Pechanga Resort Casino contracts with Ticketmaster for online ticketing. Guests who purchased online tickets to Pechanga shows should refer to their e-tickets for instructions on how to begin a return process. Pechanga guests are also able to purchase show tickets directly through Pechanga via telephone or in person. These guests will be refunded should they like to receive one. The Pechanga Box Office may be reached at 951-770-2507 or http //boxoffice

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Understanding chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines and ‘brain fog’ Shelby Ramsey SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Everyone knows what it feels like to be tired. But what if you seem to always be tired, extremely tired, day after day, even after a good night’s sleep? Could it be that you have chronic fatigue syndrome? Dr. Nancy Klimas, the director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University, specializes in myalgic encephalomyelitis – chronic fatigue syndrome. She explained the debilitating condition, which commonly results in migraines, “brain fog” and other crippling conditions. Chronic fatigue syndrome patients suffer an ongoing feeling of exhaustion. “The key feature of CFS is the relapse that happens after a person exerts (energy),” Klimas said. “That’s a very weird symptom. It doesn’t happen in very many illnesses and it only happens in neuro-inflammatory illnesses.” Multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis are other illnesses where exercise can “drive (a person) into a relapse,” Klimas said. “It is a neuro-immune disease.” Some of the key biologic features of ME/CFS are neuro inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain and body, she said. In clinical terms, Klimas said, “It’s a brain disease with systemic inflammation.” It is the sector that features symptoms such as headaches and cognitive problems, like “brain fog,” which is caused by the patient exercising their brain and running out of capacity. Women are more commonly affected than men. Klimas said that the average age people show chronic fatigue syndrome is when they are in their early 30s. She found that more than half of the individuals she treated developed it after battling a viral condition. One of the more common viruses that can induce chronic fatigue syndrome is Epstein-Barr Syndrome. While some experts said the exact cause of the condition is unknown, experts also said they find links to environmental and genetic factors as well. A large number of migraine sufferers have made their way into Klimas’ chronic illness clinic. As a result, she said that patients who have chronic fatigue syndrome and also suffer from migraine headaches, which is not unusual, can have “better days and worse days, but not fabulous days.” Those with chronic fatigue must manage their energy and not overstimulate their system or they will pay the price. In comparison, Klimas said individuals who suffer with migraines

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alone, not chronic fatigue syndrome, are much more fortunate. “I have found that a lot of migraine-only patients, between their episodes of migraine, are very, very healthy,” Klimas said. “They are functional. They can exercise.” The common denominator between chronic fatigue syndrome and migraines seems to be rooted in the fact that they are both neuroinflammatory conditions. Migraine sufferers are very familiar with how their neuro-inflammatory symptoms causes light to bother their eyes in photophobia. They can have trouble sleeping and experience long periods of fatigue. “It’s one of the consequences of severe periods of pain,” Klimas said. “Pain is a terrible thing. It can absolutely cause fatigue. (With migraines), you have to break the headache cycle as well as the fatigue cycle. They interplay a lot.” With her chronic fatigue syndrome patients, Klimas said migraines add an additional level of pain to their condition and “you better deal with the pain because they are not going to get out of the cycle unless you deal with the migraine.” With chronic fatigue syndrome patients, Klimas described them as “individuals who have an energy system that is like a bucket less

than half-full.” She said as those patients go through their day, their “bucket” slowly empties until their energy is fully depleted. “ They have to wait for it to fill back up again,” Klimas said. “Or, (they) can go about (their) day, tapping a little bit of (their) reserve and not emptying the bucket.” This method allows the patient to get through the day easier. Essentially, it’s a strategy of using a little bit of energy at a time and taking breaks, she said. “You have to fill the bucket’ back up; if you let it go to the bottom, you’re done,” Klimas said. Fatigue resulting from pain and debilitating health conditions doesn’t just affect the body, Klimas said. Many people are finding they are experiencing a condition referred to as “brain fog,” also known as cognitive exhaustion. “Cognitive energy is a different thing,” Klimas said. “Your brain is making more energy and using more energy than any of your muscles. You’ve got more mitochondria (energy production units) per cell in your brain by a hundredfold than in your muscles. Using a lot of this energy makes more oxidative stress. If you are using your brain, you need little mental breaks as well. You have to deliver oxygen and glucose, but

also take away the oxidative stress stuff lactic acid . “Oxidative stress in the brain and body are vicious cycles, they drive each other. The more oxidative stress, the more inflammation, they go push-push. Those two are circular,” she said. The best and easiest way to help alleviate cognitive exhaustion? “The most effective way to rest your brain is to be flat,” Klimas said. “When you’re upright, more blood flow goes to the legs and feet. When you’re lying flat, you’re actually getting more blood flow to your brain than when you are upright.” Thus, rest breaks pertain both to the body and the mind. “Take mental breaks; lie down for a minute; then come back and function again,” Klimas said. “Brain fog is basically driving the brain into higher levels of inflammation and oxidative stress.” Klimas said there is “a lot of fibromyalgia associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.” She estimated between 60% and 70% of patients have both conditions. In addition to pain and fibromyalgia, autonomic dysfunction is a common systemic symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome. Autonomic dysfunction includes irritable bowel syndrome, racing

heart, blood pressure fluctuations – especially drops – migraines and a host of other things. When dealing with chronic illness, it is easy for patients to feel overwhelmed, but Klimas shared some advice for patients. “Learn to coexist with (your) illness,” she said. “Give it the respect it deserves, but carry on. Find a way to carry on. “Psychologists call it ‘positive denial,’ The positive side is ‘I’ve learned to adapt.’ ‘I take my medicine, but I’m not allowing (the) disease to drag me down into a black pit of despair.’ I think positive denial is a great thing to try and achieve,” Klimas said. In addition to being the director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University; Dr. Nancy Klimas is the director of Clinical Immunology Research at Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center; a member of the VA Research Advisory Committee for Gulf War Illness and the immediate past president of the Internal Association for chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis. Shelby R amsey is the author of the blog, http: / / thehonestmigraine. com, which also features interviews with patients and medical experts.

Consider these tips for a safe family gathering this Thanksgiving holiday PASADENA – If you’re planning a large Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends this year, residents are asked to think twice. That’s because health officials are warning against such gatherings this year, and they are imploring the public to take important safety precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones against the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to pose a serious health threat in California and across the nation. As COVID-19 continues to impact the country, families may be tempted to let their guard down as they gather to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and interact closely with one another. “There are some important steps we can take to protect our health while still celebrating this beloved American tradition with our families and friends,” Dr. Umber Chohan, infectious diseases specialist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, said. “However, going about it as if there’s no need for concern is not a wise decision, and it could create a serious health risk to yourself and your loved ones.” If you plan to host a dinner to feast on turkey and trimmings, Chohan recommended significantly limiting the number of people present due to the ongoing pandemic. In general, the lowest risk for contracting or spreading the coronavirus is by celebrating Thanksgiving at home with

members of your household and/or celebrating virtually with extended family, she said. “We advise everyone to skip any big Thanksgiving plans this year,” Chohan said. “Also, whenever possible, it’s really important to take extra additional precautions, including wearing masks, following good hygiene practices and observing physical distancing.” Chohan also encourages families to celebrate Thanksgiving outdoors in their backyards or elsewhere outdoors whenever possible. “Indoor public areas are one of the places with the highest risk of transmission of the coronavirus,” she said. “Natural air currents outside disperse virus particles more quickly and effectively than inside. There’s minimal to no air circulation indoors due to a lack of ventilation, allowing virus particles to linger in the air or fall on high-touch surfaces. Also, there are more surfaces that people frequently touch indoors.” Chohan advised that if you are going to celebrate Thanksgiving indoors, then the best way to stay safe is through the three basic methods: wearing masks, physical distancing and good hand hygiene. That’s why it’s wise to keep hand sanitizer with you and/ or wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It’s also important to keep disposable wipes on-hand to clean and disinfect surfaces.

If you plan to host a dinner to feast on turkey and trimmings, Dr. Umber Chohan, infectious diseases specialist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, recommends significantly limiting the number of people present due to the ongoing pandemic. Valley News/Courtesy photo

If you plan to host or attend a holiday gathering, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended: washing your own dishes to limit cross-contamination; using paper plates, because they are safer to use than regular dishes; wiping down common areas with disinfectants and avoid using shared serving utensils or

passing dishes around the table. Chohan stressed that if an invited family member or friend is sick, even if they have very mild symptoms or just feeling “under the weather,” they should be advised to stay home since they may have COVID-19 or other germs that pose a threat to your health. “We all want to enjoy our fami-

lies and friends during this wonderful holiday,” she said. “We can do that. However, it should be done in a way that’s both enjoyable and safe by taking precautions that better protect our health – and the health of our loved ones – during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Submitted by K aiser Permanente.

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Practice food safety at home

Food safety can prevent many instances of food poisoning, which is one reason why restaurants must adhere to strict protocols designed to keep customers safe. T he family chef can reduce the risk of Valley News/Courtesy photo foodb orne illnesses at home as w ell.

TEMECULA – In a typical day, few people may pay much mind to foodborne illnesses, but once a person gets sick from food poisoning, the experience is something

they don’t soon forget. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness.

The CDC said that most instances of food poisoning are infections caused by various bacteria, viruses and parasites. Food safety can prevent many instances of food poisoning, which is one reason why restaurants must adhere to strict protocols designed to keep customers safe. Routine inspections by government officials ensure those guidelines are followed, but what about cooking at home? When cooking at home, the family chef can follow these steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. Clean your hands and the surfaces in your kitchen. The CDC said that germs cannot only survive in many places around the kitchen, but also spread throughout the kitchen. Before preparing a meal, clean all countertops where you will be dicing, slicing, etc. In addition, before touching any food, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and be sure to do so each time you finish working

with one food and before working with another. Rinse fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables may contain harmful germs that can increase your risk of foodborne illnesses. Salmonella, E. coli and listeria have each been found on fruits and vegetables, and the CDC estimated that a significant percentage of foodborne illnesses can be traced to contaminated produce. Rinse all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before slicing or dicing. Separate foods. The Food and Drug Administration advised people to keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs away from other foods. Keep foods separate in shopping carts, grocery bags and in the refrigerator upon arriving home. When preparing dishes that include meat and fresh fruits and vegetables, use separate cutting boards for each raw food. Cook foods to the correct temperature. Foods are only safe

to eat when they reach certain internal temperatures. Recipes typically include this information, and cooks should always follow recipes. Food thermometers can be used when cooking in the stove or using a grill. A list of foods and their corresponding temperatures can be found at http://www.foodsafety.gov. Cool foods at the right temperature, too. Cooking foods at the right temperature is vital to food safety, but so is cooling foods at appropriate temperatures. The CDC advised keeping refrigerators at 40 F or below. When thawing foods, do so in the refrigerator in cold water or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Foods should never be thawed on the counter, as bacteria can multiply quickly in the parts of the food that reach room temperature. Food safety at home can ensure everyone remembers family meals for all the right reasons.

Build your confidence and reduce your anxiety Stan Popovich SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Many people struggle with their confidence throughout their life. It can be challenging to find the courage to be yourself in today’s society. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to increase your self-esteem and reduce your anxiety in your life. Know your weaknesses and strengths. It is important to know what skills you have in your life. Taking

a skills assessment test is a great way to determine your strengths and weaknesses. Once you realize your skill sets, the next step is to focus on your talents. Accept who you are. Do not get into the habit of comparing yourself to others. You are unique in this world and it is important that you realize that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it. Remember your successes. Some people downplay their successes and focus on those things they struggle with. Always remind

yourself of your past accomplishments no matter how small they may be. Stop focusing on the negative parts of your life and remember your past achievements. T hink about your future. Take time to think about what you really want out of life. Do not live your life for others. Once you determine what you want to accomplish, the next step is to develop a strategy that will help you to accomplish your goals. Create goals. Set achievable goals on a regular basis and then take small steps to

accomplish them. Make sure your goals are measurable and monitor your progress. Don’t get upset if you don’t accomplish all of your goals. You can always change your goals so that you can be more successful. T alk to others. It is important that you talk to other successful people in order to get a better perspective of your life. Listening to other people’s challenges and accomplishments can go a long way in feeling better about yourself. You can also learn how to overcome the obstacles in

your life. Be persistent. Do not give up in achieving your goals in your life. Learn from your mistakes and try to improve on your situation. Do not make excuses on why you should quit or give up. Sometimes it takes a lot of effort to be successful. The key is to keep at it until you get what you want. Stan Popovich is the author of the popular managing fear book, “ A Layman’ s G uide To M anaging Fear.” For more information, visit http: / / www.managingfear.com.

Hobbies promote personal growth TEMECULA – Hobbies can help people escape the daily grind. Though it’s easy to view hobbies as enjoyable ways to pass the time, they also can be vehicles that enrich your life. They are especially good at helping people learn new skills. They also may help boost professional and personal development. Hobbies play a vital role for a variety of reasons, and some hobbyists may be surprised to learn just how much their favorite form of escapism is benefiting their lives. They may help to relieve stress by keeping you engaged with something you enjoy. Reducing stress may help you remain calm and be more productive at home, at work and in school. Reduced stress also translates into improved mental and physical health.

People who engage in hobbies experience new things and may interact with different people through their interests. It can give you various topics to discuss in conversation and make you more interesting to others. Learning skills through hobbies also means you will obtain specialized knowledge that you can impart on people with similar interests. Hobbies can be creative outlets that take your mind off other things. For people who have trouble with meditation and other mindful ways to shut off their brains, hobbies can be a form of escapism that leaves you alone with your thoughts. According to the self-improvement resource Personal Growth, most hobbies actually have a meditative effect on your thoughts because, no matter

what you are doing, your awareness becomes completely focused on the hobby. They can improve your social life and foster creative bonds with others, providing great ways to meet and get closer to people who share your interests. Hobbies can help stave off boredom, providing productive outlets when there is nothing else available to fill the time. Hobbies can be more beneficial ways to spend your time than playing games on a phone or watching television. They also may be educational and enrich knowledge through skill building. People who start with one hobby may find connections to other ones, further developing their knowledge and skill sets. If embracing new hobbies is on your list of resolutions for the

Hobbies may help to relieve stress by keeping you engaged with something you enjoy. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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Consider these safe entertaining options TEMECULA – Entertaining has changed quite a bit in 2020. Large family gatherings, such as weddings, Thanksgiving dinners or birthday parties, were put on hold in light of current health orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. While safety protocols have been loosened, many people are still cautious about crowds and maintaining their distance from close friends and family. Those who are awaiting hosting dinner parties or backyard gatherings can take various steps to ensure the health and safety of their guests. These guidelines can help make entertaining that much safer. Keep the guest list small. While you may want to invite as many people as possible, keeping the guest list small can help you keep better track of contact tracing should anyone develop symptoms or feel ill. It also limits the number of people with whom you come in contact. If you plan on entertaining routinely, stick to the same guest list over and over rather than inviting new people. Maintain social d istancing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continued to urge people to remain at least 6 feet apart from one another. Spread happens when an infected per-

While safety protocols have b een loosened, many people are still cautious about crowds, serving dinner parties and maintaining their distance from close friends and family. Valley News/Courtesy photo

son coughs, sneezes or talks and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets also can be inhaled into the lungs. The CDC and other health organizations maintain that keeping at least 6 feet from others reduces the likelihood that respiratory droplets will land on another person. More distance is always better. Leave room between seats around the dining table, and discourage crowding

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around entertaining areas. Wear masks. Masks can be worn when maintaining distance is not possible. Although masks may not always be comfortable or fashionable, there are ways to incorporate them into the theme of your gathering. Ask everyone to wear a specific color or style of mask. Purchase extra masks for guests if you suspect someone may not own one. er individual ortions Self-service buffets and drink

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bars may be risky. Instead, you can don proper safety gear and serve food to your guests to minimize the amount of people touching food or beverages. Have ind ivid ual d rinks. Canned soft drinks, beers or small bottles of wine may also help limit the spread of the virus by providing individually portioned beverages rather than having people pour or ladle drinks out of communal offerings. Provid e hand -cleaning options. Encourage guests to wash their hands frequently and make sure there’s plenty of soap in the bathroom. Individual paper towels, while not as eco-friendly as reus-

able cloth towels, also can improve bathroom hygiene. Keep containers of hand sanitizer in high-traffic spots around the entertaining area as well. Check for symptoms. No one wants to play bouncer at their own dinner party, but checking to make sure guests are well or experiencing symptoms can minimize risk. The CDC urged anyone who is feeling unwell to avoid gatherings. Hosting a gathering in the era of COVID-19 can be challenging; however, it’s possible to do so safely if hosts and their guests adhere to safety precautions set forth by local governments and the CDC.

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Rancho Water committee hears and approves audit report Jeff Pack STAFF WATER

The Rancho California Water District’s Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 5, and unanimously approved a procedures report on expanded audit test work from Davis Farr LLP. The committee had previously expressed an interest in having Davis Farr perform audit procedures that include analytical procedures and detailed testing of areas identified in the auditor’s risk assessment. “This one was a little bit different due to COVID-19 and, and everything that was going on, they weren’t able to get everything completed during their regular testing of our normal audits,” Kathy Naylor, accounting manager for Rancho Water, said in her report. “But completed it shortly after. And that’s why we’re presenting the results now. The results were that Davis Farr, our independent CPA firm, noted no exceptions in the report.” Richard Aragon, assistant general manager of Rancho Water, chimed in. “Essentially this was a detailed audit of the entire customer service area on what their bread and butter transactions are,” he said. “I have to say on these kinds of very detailed reviews, it’s not a normal

audit. I mean, they look at every single little thing for the transactions they’re looking at. To get no findings, no discrepancies on an area for us that involves thousands of transactions is just really a testament to that group and to really good work and our overall effort for accuracy and doing everything properly.” The committee approved the report unanimously. The committee also heard an update of the retirement medical benefits plan and actuarial valuation results. “This report is really required every two years, and it’s to determine the estimated liability and then the annual required payments which dictates our funding of our retirement medical benefit plan,” Naylor said. “This valuation is generally done in conjunction with the types of estimates that CalPERS uses. As with CalPERS, you’ll see things fluctuating from year to year. “One area that we saw a huge improvement upon is how much our annual required contribution is each year. In our prior valuations, we were paying $970,000 a year. And the big majority of that is for past liability amounts. We made a huge contribution in March of this year, and although that’s not reflected in the actual valuation, they did update what our projected payments needed to be for our

Rancho California Water D istrict’s F inance and A udit Committee and B oard of D irectors meet T hursday, Valley News/Courtesy photo Nov. 5 , via teleconference.

funding status for this year. And next year, based on the fact that we did contribute $7.7 million to the fund, and that was in March at the direction of the board. This really significantly lowered the UAAL portion of our annual payments. For this year, we’re looking at $476,000 compared to $969,000,” Naylor said. The committee moved the item to the board of directors unanimously. The committee also accepted an award from the Government

Finance Officers Association for Rancho Water’s comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30. “Even though we do get it every single year it’s good feedback to know that we’re on track,” Naylor said. “And then also if we do get any recommendations. It’s a really worthy cause that we’re very proud to be part of.” The committee also approved an extension of the district’s contract with Davis Farr unanimously, reviewed financial statements for

Sept. 30, reviewed the per diems and reimbursements paid to Rancho Water directors, reviewed the treasurer’s report and ratified the register of audited demands for Sept. 24 through Oct. 21. They also reviewed outside contracts, capital projects and purchasing reports, heard a coronavirus update and the assistant general manager’s report Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

Menifee announces Shop Small Bingo game to help small businesses Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Menifee’s Community Development Department, in partnership with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, announced a Shop Small Bingo Program open to the residents in its continuing effort to help small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The Shop Small Bingo Program that began Nov. 1 will run through the end of the holiday season, Dec. 25. Menifee residents and visitors can pick up the 25-space shop bingo cards, which show local business categories, such as Menifee grocery store, Menifee coffee shop, Menifee hair salon or barber, Menifee dessert/doughnut shop and other qualifying small business outlets. Shoppers can show the store clerks or managers their bingo cards upon purchase to mark off spaces, like in regular bingo games. The cards may be picked up for free at the Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, or the Menifee Valley Chamber office, 29737 Hub Drive, in Menifee. Once a card is filled up, with the attached purchase receipts, they can be returned to the Hemet City Hall lobby or to the Chamber office, where they will be accepted as a ra e contest entry with the possibility of winning a ra e basket valued at $500. For more information, visit http://MenifeeForward.com/Bingo or http://Econdev@ cityofmenifee. us. Tony Ault may be emailed at tault@reedermedia.com.

Menifee’s S hop S mall Bingo Program encourages residents to shop at local small b usinesses in Novemb er. Valley News/Courtesy photo

TVCC director of operations retires TEMECULA – Laura Turnbow, the director of operations for Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, retired Friday, Oct. 30, after more than 30 years of service. Turnbow supported the board, the staff, the community and the membership of TVCC as a “humble and mighty force,” the chamber said.

“Her devotion and selfless giving have known no bounds. She has been the pillar of strength, support, wisdom and wit that has supported our organization and its leadership for generations,” TVCC said. “The quality and integrity of TVCC as an organization is directly attributed to the watch, care and work of Laura. She has been a

part of TVCC for more than half of its history. She has embodied every aspect of our values. And, she has acted as the eyes, ears, heart and soul of our operation since her start with us. We are more than indebted to Laura. We are profoundly better because of her.” Submitted by Temecula V alley Chamber of Commerce.

Laura Turnbow, director of operations for Temecula Valley Chamb er of Commerce, retires F riday, O ct. 3 0 . Valley News/Courtesy photo

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TVCC invites community to attend the 2020 Southwest Regional Economic Forecast TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2020 Southwest Regional Economic Forecast Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 9:30-11 a.m. It will be presented virtually as a Zoom webinar, and there is no cost to attend. The forecast will educate the business community with “in the know” regional and localized economic facts, data and trends.

Additionally, all five southwest Riverside County city managers will present the local outlook for their respective communities. The title sponsors are Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta and Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors. The event will present economic updates from each of the local city managers and Dr. Taner Osman of

University of California Riverside School of Business, Center for Economic Forecasting and Development. Presenting city managers include: Grant Yates of Lake Elsinore; Armando Villa of Menifee; Kim Summers of Murrieta; Aaron Adams of Temecula and Gary Nordquist of Wildomar. All guests must register to re-

ceive the Zoom Webinar link. For more information or to register to attend, visit https://temecula.org/ southwest-regional-economicforecast/ or call 951-676-5090. The mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote positive economic growth while protecting the environment for all businesses and by doing so, support the programs which

preserve and improve the quality of life for the entire community. To learn more about the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit http://www.temecula.org or call 951-676-5090. Submitted by Temecula V alley Chamber of Commerce.

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Find a fantastic “new” old friend during Adopt a Senior Pet Month in November this little handicap and might get overlooked because of it, I knew I had to meet him.” Once Hamblin saw Minx in person, she said knew she had made the right choice. “For me, it was love at first sight,” Hamblin said. “Minx looked lively and personable, and my heart Lorraine Hamblin with Minx, whom she adopted from B est F riends A nimal S ociety in just went out to him.” Hamblin adoptJ uly. With A dopt a S enior Pet this Novemb er, ed Minx and brought Best Friends is offering tips on how to find him home on the same the perfect senior dog or cat at a local shelter or rescue. Valley News/Courtesy photo day. She found that Minx was house-trained, slept LOS ANGELES – At 14, with through the night, was fine with one eye and a heart condition, taking his daily medications, loved Minx was having a hard time find- to meet neighbors and enjoyed ing an adopter. The sweet Dachs- naps and cuddle time. hund mix originally came into “Once I retired, I decided to proBest Friends Animal Society vide a forever home to dogs who in Los Angeles in 2018, under- need them, with the intention to weight and with mange. After give them as much love and comreceiving veterinary care from fort as possible during their later Best Friends, Minx found a long- years,” she said. “I would encourterm foster home that helped him age anyone, though, even younger continue to blossom into a happy, families, to consider senior dogs.” healthy little dog, but the hope B e s t F r i e n d s o ff e r e d t h e was that he would find his forever following reasons to adopt a senior home. dog or cat. In July, Lorraine Hamblin Families often think it’s best to logged on to Best Friends’ web- bring a puppy or kitten into the site, looking for a smaller senior home, so the pet can “grow up dog. She had lost her beloved with the children.” While it sounds Casey, whom she’d adopted as good on paper, this combination a senior, just before Christmas. often results in a frustrated family. While browsing, Hamblin was “Puppies and kittens can be kind drawn to Minx. of wild and have no manners until “He seemed perfect from the they’re old enough to be trained. first time I saw his pictures. When I Their sharp teeth and claws often read Minx’s story, I knew I wanted result in fearful children and rough to help him,” Hamblin said. “At handling, making for a strained first, I didn’t notice Minx had lost relationship,” Julie Castle, CEO an eye but when I realized he had of Best Friends Animal Society,

said. “Many families discover that a better choice is to adopt an older animal with a history of doing really well with children.” A benefit for anyone adopting an older dog is that they generally come with good manners, Castle said. “They’ve spent years living in a home, learning social skills, and usually know some basic obedience commands. This makes the transition into your home much easier,” she said. Most adult dogs and cats are already house- or litter-trained. “It may take a few hours or days to adjust to the new home, but it happens much more quickly than house training a new puppy,” Castle said. Senior pets are far less likely to be destructive to the belongings in your home. “Puppies can be naughty and chew up shoes and furniture for years, but older pets are past that phase and just want to hang out with their people and their toys or find a cozy spot in the sun to curl up for a nap,” she said. A benefit to adopting an older pet is their size, weight and personality are developed, so you can choose them for what they are, rather for what you hope they’ll be when they group up, Castle said. “If you’re looking for a cat that likes dogs, for example or vice versa, you can talk to an adoption specialist and find a pet with the history you’re looking for,” Castle said. Adopters can find older purebred pets looking for new homes through shelters or breed rescue groups.

“Older dogs still enjoy going for walks with their people, but they don’t have as much crazy energy as their younger counterparts. Without all that frustration, drama and mess, the family dynamic is easier. The pets and people can just enjoy each other’s company,” Castle said. Since many shelters start labeling pets as “seniors” at 5 years old, it can add up to a lot of happy years together. “November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month and since senior pets can be among the most at-risk in shelters, this is a great time to talk about why an older dog or cat just might be the best choice for your next furry friend,” Castle said. “If you’re able to look past a little gray hair and open your home and your heart, your new old friend will show you why they’re the perfect pet.” Get started by visiting http:// www.bestfriends.org now to find a rescue or shelter near you. Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. Running lifesaving programs in partnership with more than 3,100 animal welfare groups across the country, Best Friends has lifesaving centers in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Salt Lake City, and operates the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals in Kanan, Utah. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters nationwide from an estimated 17 million

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The shelter is open by appointment Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. for adoptions. For more great pets available for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at 951- 54- 002 or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org

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Murrieta's Jen Orr attempts to break world ultra cycling record in Borrego Springs JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Jen Orr, 43, a physical therapist from Murrieta, will attempt to break the World Ultra Cycling Association 24-Hour Solo Female World Record of 439.65 miles. The current record, held by Nancy Raposo, was set almost three decades ago, Sept. 22, 1992. Orr is a newcomer to the ultracycling community and only entered her first 24-hour time trial in November 2017. Her results were an impressive 392.8 miles and an entry card for Solo Race Across America. In 2018, she won the 24-Hour World Time Trial Championships setting a new female course record of 456 miles. In 2019, Orr not only won the overall female division of the 928-mile, non-stop Race Across the West, but she also beat the entire men’s field. “That was an extraordinary accomplishment,” Orr said. In just two short years, the Murrieta cyclist developed into an elite ultra-racer. Orr was originally scheduled to ride in the Race Across America, a non-stop, 3,000-mile race, but when RAAM was canceled due to COVID-19, she redirected her training to compete in the 24-

Champion A merican endurance cyclist Je n O rr of Murrieta attempted to b reak the 2 4 - Hour solo female distance w orld record in B orreg o S pring s. Valley News/Courtesy photo

hour WTTC. When WTTC was later also canceled, undeterred, Orr set her sights on breaking the WUCA Solo Female 24-Hour

World Record. Orr’s attempt took place on a 10-mile, on-road loop in Borrego Springs recently, and the Valley

News Sports Department was still awaiting those results at the time of this article being published. A limited number of spectators

were permitted and welcomed, provided they followed local public health guidelines. Supporting and officiating Orr’s attempt was a crew of nearly 20 people including representatives from the WUCA, which was necessary to certify her results. “The last three years have been amazing. I have never felt stronger, more determined and better prepared for such an extreme challenge. I look forward to emptying everything I have on the course and seeing where I end up,” Orr said. Marko Baloh, who set the men’s 50-59 age group 24-Hour Solo World Record at 532.021 miles July 25, said, “The 24-Hour World Record is a different kind of beast... You have to push the pedals hard from start to finish. There can be no let up, you have to be prepared to suffer every minute of it.” Bob Babbitt, Ironman Hall of Fame inductee, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee and host of Babbittville Radio said, “The record was set over 30 years ago, and it’s about time it was broken. Good luck Jennifer!” JP R aineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Kelley O'Hara teams up with Heineken in groundbreaking women's sports podcast partnership JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s soccer fans can now take a stroll inside the world of Kelley O’Hara, member of the U.S. Women’s National Team and Utah Royals. O’Hara, who has won two World Cups and an Olympic Gold Medal, just launched Season Two of the popular Just Women’s Sports podcast. Before her professional career, she attended Stanford University, where she won the Hermann Trophy in 2009. Off the field, O’Hara is the host of the Just Women’s Sports podcast, where she sits down with some of the world’s top athletes to discuss the untold stories behind their success. The show debuted at No. 1 in sports podcasts when it first launched in July 2020 and has grown to over 300,000 subscribers. Building on that momentum, O’Hara is teaming up with Heineken for Season Two in a collaborative effort to increase visibility on today’s most-celebrated female athletes and reshape the media landscape for women’s sports coverage. Season Two will feature enhanced interview content and personal stories from top athletes including Allyson Felix, Carli Lloyd, Michelle Wie, Stephanie Gilmore, Mallory Pugh and Cat Osterman.

Heineken’s sponsorship of the Just Women’s Sports podcast ushers in a new era of brands recognizing the power of female athlete-owned media to redefine visibility for women’s sports and empower female athletes to tell their own stories. In making a commitment to O’Hara’s podcast and in tandem the female athleteowned women’s sports platform that produces it, Heineken is exemplifying a commitment to women’s sports that sets the bar for brands that follow its lead. “Soccer has been a crucial platform for Heineken across the globe with multiple leagues, team and championship game sponsorships,” Frank Amorese, senior director of media and creative at Heineken USA, said. “As one of the largest supporters of soccer in the U.S., Heineken became the official beer of Major League Soccer in 2014. As a brand committed to uniting fans over the love of the game – on and off the field - and with only 4 of sports coverage dedicated to women’s sports, Heineken is proud to be a sponsor of JWS and supports soccer star Kelley O’Hara’s vision to create more visibility for women’s sports.” Season Two of the podcast will launch with a personal interview from Olympian, World Champion and women’s advocate Allyson

Felix. In the interview, she shared how her daughter and teammates gave her the courage to speak out about Nike’s treatment of female athletes, the difference she’s experienced firsthand when an athlete is sponsored by a female-led company and her hope that the way she has overcome adversity sets an example for her daughter. The interview with Felix reflected O’Hara’s greater vision for the podcast to be a space where female athletes feel like it is their space. “For me, this podcast is not just a space to create visibility,” O’Hara said. “Visibility is only part of it. This podcast is a space for female athletes to come tell their stories and, within that, decide how they want to be made visible to others. This space is about female athletes telling their own stories, not someone telling their story for them.” The Just Women’s Sports podcast is a digital-first consumer media brand providing dedicated coverage of women’s sports. It is produced by Just Women’s Sports Inc. in collaboration with BOOM Integrated. For Haley Rosen, founder of Just Women’s Sports Inc., it was important to work with a production partner who not only possessed the audio expertise but also actively works to elevate female voices in media through podcasts, newsletters, online con-

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Injured runners are on the road to full recoveries JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

It has been nearly a month since two members of the South Temecula Track Club were injured by a driver while out for a run Saturday, Oct. 17. Austin Elkins, a sophomore at Great Oak High School, and Jacob Brown, an eighth grader at a feeder middle school, were out running with other teammates when the female driver of a Ford F-250 veered off the road hitting the two young men. Elkins suffered multiple fractures, among other injuries, and was immediately treated at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar. Brown injured an arm and had surgery on his elbow the day after the accident. He was initially treated at Inland Valley and moved to Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego for the recovery. “Fortunately, they were in a large group, and the runners that witnessed the accident did an amazing job at getting paramedics, coaches and parents there within minutes,” Coach Doug Soles said. “Our sport takes place on many different surfaces, and we train our runners for situations like this. We always make sure the kids are in groups and have phones on them.” An initial social media post made by Austin Elkins’ father, Jonathan Elkins, drew more than 2,600 likes and more than 300 comments in a statewide show of support from across the running community. He posted that Austin had several severe injuries, including a fractured skull and bleeding of the brain. “At the time he had a fractured C3 vertebrae as well as spinal issues,” Jonathan Elkins said. “After being home for a few days, Austin

A ustin Elkins, rig ht, a sophomore at G reat O ak Hig h S chool, and J acob B row n, an eig hth g rader at a local middle school, are tw o teens w ho w ere inj ured w hile out running w ith their teammates from the S outh T emecula T rack Club S aturday, O ct. 17 . Valley News/Courtesy photo

was having headaches, so we took him to Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. They wanted to transfer him to Sharps Hospital in San Diego after a long list of additional injuries were noticed.” Austin Elkins was diagnosed with several additional face fractures, and it was found that his arm was not fractured; it was broken. Doctors said that he should not have been sent home so soon after the accident, his neck was not stable enough for him to be home due to the fact that if the C3 vertebrae moved at all, his spinal cord would be damaged, and air would become trapped between the skull

and brain. “I am setting aside any anger and instead being grateful we took Austin to Children’s Hospital for the headaches,” his father said. “Had we not, you can only imagine the outcome.” Both boys are home now and recovering. Reports showed that they are both improving and have responded well to treatments. “His spirits are getting higher as he recovers,” Jonathan Elkins said. “There has been tremendous response from all over the country. So many of his friends and teammates and coaches have been by to visit. He knows it is going to be

Ja cob B row n, pictured visiting a recent practice w ith his parents, has his arm in a cast follow ing surg ery on his elb ow the day after the accident. Valley News/Courtesy photo

a long road of recovery, but he’s making the best of everything that has been thrown his way.” Austin Elkins competed in 11 cross-country meets for Great Oak as a freshman in 2019, making personal records of 16 minutes 1.80 seconds for 3 miles at the Dana Hills Invitational Sept. 28, and 16 15.80 for 5,000 meters at the Southwestern League Championships in early November. He was eighth overall among boys at the team’s time trial just over a month ago. He placed 24th overall in the Unattached/Club Championship race at the Desert Twilight C Fes-

tival in Arizona recently. Brown is a top up and coming eighth grader who runs for the club and was training with the group when the accident happened. T-shirts with the phrase “We are One” have been made for members of the teams to show support and the hashtags #milesforAustin and #milesforJacob have been trending on social media. As more updates to the health and well-being of both boys are made available, information will be found online at http:// www.myvalleynews.com. JP R aineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

Palm Springs collegiate baseball league takes early 2021 registrations JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Early bird registration prices for summer 2021’s Palm Springs Collegiate Baseball League will last until the end of November. For those local players that need an option to stay closer to home before leaving for college, it is a great opportunity to play semi-locally and get good fundamental college baseball reps. The primary focus of the Palm Springs Collegiate League is player development and advancement. Since 2018, the PSCL has had hundreds of college commitments as well as several MLB Draft picks. “We provide a professional quality experience,” Hayden Schilling, PSCL recruiting coordinator, said.

Early b ird reg istration prices for the 2 0 2 1 summer Palm S pring s Colleg iate B aseb all L eag ue w ill last until the end of Novemb er. Valley News/Courtesy photo

“We have begun recruiting for our 2021 summer season. The PSCL was one of the few leagues this

summer, that were able to operate. Due to our nature of operation; no travel, all facilities in one location,

we do not rely of fans or host families, we are very confident, regardless of the circumstances, we will operate again next summer.” The PSCL is staffed with current collegiate coaches of all levels, MLB scouts and professional staff, that work together to assure every PSCL player gets the most of their experience. Registration fees for the next season are 1,995 for position players and 1,495 for pitchers. All players will receive a 20-game or more season that takes place between June 15 – July 15, 2021. There is resort housing for all players, indoor batting cages, a gym, collegiate/professional coaching staff and college placement service for uncommitted players. Each player will receive a jersey, hat,

pants, belt, socks, practice gear and the use of wood bats. There will be an athletic training staff on hand for all games and a clubhouse staff. All baseball attire will be cleaned daily. The operating company has 18 years of summer collegiate baseball experience. Early registration ends Sunday, Nov. 29. For more information, or to register to play, visit https://www. palmspringscollegiateleague.com/ registration. Call or Text 760422-4967 or email PalmSpringsCollegiateleague@gmail.com. Visit http://www.PalmSpringsCollegiateLeague.com for more information. JP R aineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

SDSU football names former Vista Murrieta standout as a captain for the 2020 Season JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The San Diego State football program has named seniors Dominic Gudino of Chula Vista and Dwayne Johnson Jr. of Murrieta as its captains for the 2020 campaign. The Aztecs’ projected starting center this season, Gudino has played in 24 games during his career, highlighted by 16 starts. As a junior in 2019, the Olympian High School alumnus was expected to

redshirt after logging a minimum of four game appearances but was forced into the starting lineup at left guard for an injured Daishawn Dixon at Hawaii. Ultimately, he saw action in six of 13 games in 2019, making his other start at right guard in SDSU’s victory at New Mexico State. In 2017, Gudino earned his first career start at right guard in a win versus Northern Illinois, becoming the first Aztec true freshman to start on offense since future fullback Nick Bawden started at

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quarterback at Fresno State Oct. 3, 2013. Johnson, meanwhile, enters his second year as a starter at the Aztec position safety in SDSU’s 3-3-5 defense, garnering preseason second-team all-Mountain West accolades by Athlon Sports to go with third-team distinction by Phil Steele Magazine. Despite logging just 14 starts in 38 games, the Vista Murrieta High product has led the team or tied for the team lead in tackles six times during his career. As a junior in 2019, Johnson started all 13 games, receiving honorable mention all-MW recognition after posting 92 tackles 54 solo, 1.5 TFL , one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, one interception and five pass breakups. His 92 tackles in 2019 ranked second on the squad and were 37 more than the Aztecs’ No. 3 finisher, while his two fumble recoveries were tied for fourth in the conference. In addition, Johnson was named to the Pro Football Focus Mountain West Team of the Week three times last season, including an exceptional performance in the home O’ HARA from page C-1 produces the award-winning podcast “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” and is currently developing a show with a leading Gen influencer and equality activist. BOOM Integrated produces original and branded podcasts and voice-first experiences for Alexa, Google Assistant and iPadOS.

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opener versus Weber State when he recorded a game-high 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. SDSU opened its 2020 season with a 34-6 win against University of Nevada Las Vegas Saturday, Oct. 24, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Most home Aztec games will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network, as well as the Aztecs Radio Network via 101.5 KGB-FM and TRA-AM 1360.

San Diego State 2-1 is coming off a 10-3 season in 2019, culminating in a 48-11 win over Central Michigan in the New Mexico Bowl. SDSU, which lost its three games by a combined 13 points, is one of 10 schools to win at least 10 games in at least four of the last five seasons. JP R aineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

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Temecula’s Wi-Fi Gardens off to a good start

Ryder Turner, a fifth-grade student in Temecula, uses a new Wi-Fi garden to connect with teachers and school activities during distance learning at the Marg arita Community Park.

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A combined effort from the city of Temecula and Temecula Valley Unified School District resulted in the creation of Wi-Fi Gardens – a space where distanced learning students can come to login to their classes and receive help from staff and volunteers. Gary Oddi, former school principal and athletic director and current Temecula Community Services commissioner, participated recently in helping students who attended the garden at Margarita Community Park. He also gave a little background on the program. “We had a joint district city meeting, a Zoom meeting and myself and fellow commissioner Dale Borgeson were invited because we were former district employees,” Oddi said. “The thing that came up was the internet gardens the city wanted to share with the district – they bolstered their strength of the internet at three parks. Students could have access to that to log on if they were having internet problems or just to get

out of the house, you know, some new scenery.” Oddi said until that point, he had seen students coming from families with means joining private learning pods around the city. “Their parents might hire an out of work teacher, a college student, someone to supervise their kids in a learning pod or the parent themselves might be doing it,” he said. “I was thinking about the disadvantage that some of the students that don’t have means would have during the distance learning period. It would create quite a gap which is already there. “A lot of these students without means are already experiencing a gap in learning because of (a lack of home support. I was trying to come up with a way we could get some kids maybe back on our campuses or into places that are outside that are a little safer than going into classrooms, but at least getting them somewhere that they’re not stuck in the house.” The Wi-Fi Gardens are what came of the brainstorming and are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The locations are Rotary Park, Margarita Community Park and

the Community Recreation Center Amphitheater – all of which are covered by the city’s security camera system. Oddi said TVUSD and the city are jointly developing additional supportive programming to include vetted volunteer tutors. “There is one employee who is split between the city and the school district. His name is Heron Mosqueda, and he is the person who is in charge of the high school peer tutoring program,” Oddi said. “And they worked out at the library, but that program has been put on hold, so he had some part-time hours available. We basically set him up as the employee in charge of the pods, and he’s outstanding. He is super, super, super, super talented. He has done a good job already with the little pilot that we’re doing. So we have a full-time employee who is going to be in charge of the program. “We’re going to try and come up with a volunteer system to get already vetted volunteers. We have a couple of options on that. We have the Kids Hope mentoring program. It’s kind of an interface program, but they’ve been coming onto our

S tudents connect to Wi- F i at Marg arita Community Park w ith the help of T emecula Community S ervices commissioners during distance learning . Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

campuses and mentoring students. The volunteer would come and sit with a student, have lunch or come after school and help them with homework,” Oddi said. He said they are hoping to expand the network of volunteers as the program continues, and he hopes it will expand further, even as schools begin to reopen. “Even if they do go back, there still might be some need for it in a hybrid model,” Oddi said. “And then our probable next expansion would be to students at Margarita so that we keep it in the same neighborhood and then work from there. Then ultimately get it out to the high school. “We hope that by learning about

this, other students who may not be interested in a learning pod, but just don’t know about these internet gardens, can just start showing up at the park on their own time and utilizing them just to get out of the house, get a little change of scenery,” he said. Oddi said so far they are working out the kinks, but it’s off to a positive start. “We already made some impact just by giving these kids attention while they’re on their synchronous learning and then helping them with their project assignments that they get from their teachers,” Oddi said. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

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Vincor given Lakeland Village Community Center construction contract Joe Naiman WRITER

Vincor Construction Inc., has been awarded the construction contract for the Phase II improvements to the Lakeland Village Community Center in Lake Elsinore. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, Oct. 27, to award Vincor a contract for $710,000, to approve three addenda to the plans and specifications, to increase the project’s total budget by an additional $185,213 to bring the budgeted amount to $983,950, to authorize up to $185,213 of additional Community Development Block Grant funding for the project, to designate the director of the county’s Facilities Management department as the county official responsible for administering the contract, to authorize the county’s purchasing agent to issue consultant contracts for up to $100,000

per fiscal year as long as the total amount spent on the project does not exceed 983,950 and to find the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. The Lakeland Village Community Center in the 16200 block of Grand Avenue opened in June 2016. The property had previously been Butterfield Elementary School before the Lake Elsinore Unified School District closed the school in 2010, and the county purchased the land from the school district in 2015. The community center includes a multipurpose room, a performance stage, an arts and crafts room, a dance studio, a children’s activity room, meeting space and administrative offices. The master plan will phase improvements as funding becomes available and includes playgrounds, other recreational activities, athletic field rehabilitation, upgrades of amenities to Americans with Disabilities Act

standards, paving and building upgrades, water quality improvements, pavement removal and landscaping. In June 2019, the county supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the master plan in principle and to approve a professional services agreement with Rick Engineering to begin the design and development work which was completed later in 2019. A contract for Phase I of the improvements was approved in December 2019. Phase II includes pickleball courts, climbing and play structures, a sand volleyball court and various hardscape and landscape improvements. On June 9, the county supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the plans and specifications for Phase II of the Lakeland Village Community Center Master Planning Project and authorize the clerk of the board of supervisors to advertise the project for bids. The motion also approved a project budget of $798,737 and authorized the use of Community

Development Block Grant funding for the project. Community Development Block Grant projects are intended to revitalize lower-income communities and can be used for parks or other facilities which serve low-income residents even if the facility itself is not in a low-income census tract. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides funding for CDBG projects, so the Federal funding makes them subject to National Environmental Protection Act review which could include a finding of no significant impact. Because the project is limited to outdoor play areas, landscaping and hardscaping there will be no changes to the overall function of the recreational facility so no environmental impacts will occur. Addenda to the plans and specifications were issued July 2, July 22 and July 27. Vincor, which is based in Brea, submitted the only bid. The $710,000 bid covered

$650,000 for the base bid work and $60,000 for an additive alternative to provide additional landscape improvements to the frontage and main drive isle. The Oct. 27 action increased the budgeted amount for the contract from $576,625 to $710,000, the amount for the architectural design from $15,000 to $50,000, the budget for inspection and testing from $45,000 to $65,000 and the contingency funding from $72,612 to $89,450. The budget for site furnishings was reduced from $50,000 to $30,000. The revised budget did not change the $35,000 for project management, $2,000 for environmental notices of exemption, $1,500 for permits and $1,000 for an environmental survey. All of the $983,950 funding will be from the Community Development Block Grant allocation. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

County approves Winchester County approves additional sports park agreement with Newport Road interchange park district Joe Naiman WRITER

In July, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an implementation agreement with developers for the Winchester Hills sports park which will be built to serve the community’s developments. On Oct. 27, the county supervisors voted 5-0 to approve an agreement with the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District covering the design, construction and operation of the sports park. The board of supervisors adopted the Winchester Hills Specific Plan in 1997. The Winchester Hills Specific Plan provides residential, commercial and recreational land uses on more than 2,200 acres. A regional sports park was part of the plan with contributions for the sports park being included as conditions of approval for specific developments. On July 7, the county supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the agreement between the county and 14 development entities along with the escrow instructions to transfer 34 acres to the county for the sports park. The supervisors also made findings that previously approved environmental documents addressed the impact of the sports park so no additional environmental review was required. The regional sports park will serve 4,592 units within or adjacent to the specific plan area. The amenities will include four baseball or softball diamonds, two adult soccer fields, four youth soccer fields, four basketball courts, two tennis courts, two volleyball courts, a warmup turf area, a play Answers from puzzl

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area for preschool-age children, a play area for elementary school children, a picnic area and trails. Under the agreement approved Oct. 27, the county will be responsible for the design and construction of the sports park and will fund the design and construction through financial contributions collected from property owners. After each phase is constructed the county will turn over operations and maintenance of that phase to the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District. The agreement showed that detailed park construction plans for the regional sports park must be approved by both the county and the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District by the issuance of the 100th building permit for Planning Area Group 1 and by the issuance of the 200th building permit for the other four planning area groups. The minimum additional acreage which must be constructed and fully acceptable for the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District to operate is 8.2 acres before issuance of the 401st building permit for Planning Area Group 1, 13 acres by the 800th building permit in Planning Area Group 2, 4.6 acres by the 575th building permit for Planning Area Group 3, 8.9 acres before the 750th building permit for Planning Area Group 4 is issued and 4.2 acres by the 575th building permit for Planning Area Group 5. The Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District board approved the agreement with the county, Sept. 21. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

reimbursement to SCE Joe Naiman WRITER

The cost to relocate electrical distribution and transmission facilities for the interchange project at Interstate 215 and Newport Road exceeded the estimate, so Riverside County will increase its reimbursement to Southern California Edison. The county Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, Oct. 27, to amend the utility agreement between the county and SCE. The county will pay an additional $133,530, which will bring the reimbursement amount to $352,245. The original utility agreement was approved in December 2013 and addressed the relocation of electrical distribution and transmission facilities which were in

conflict with the interchange project for Interstate 215 and Newport Road. The agreement provided for funding of relocation costs for which the county was responsible under the freeway master contract between SCE and the California Department of Transportation. The relocation work was performed by SCE crews and contractors based on plans prepared by SCE, and the $218,715 reimbursement amount in the original agreement was based on estimates provided by SCE. The agreement itself stipulated that SCE was to be reimbursed for actual costs regardless of the estimate. Various factors caused the final cost to exceed the estimate. The estimate of the work turned out to be low, unanticipated field work was encountered including the instal-

lation of an additional wood pole within the project area, and electrical cutover work was performed during off-peak hours so that the impact to local residents and businesses could be minimized. SCE provided the final invoice July 7. That invoice summarizes the extra work performed. The county’s Transportation Department concurred with the costs and billing provided by SCE. No general fund money was used for the reimbursement. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee payments provided all of the revenue for the county’s financial responsibility. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

Krieger & Stewart to design Lower Las Brisas I Tank renovation Joe Naiman WRITER

Krieger & Stewart has been given the Eastern Municipal Water District contract to design the renovation of five EMWD reservoirs including the Lower Las Brisas I Tank in Murrieta. A professional conflict of interest caused Stephen Corona to recuse himself on the Wednesday, Nov. 4, vote for the contract, but the other four board members all approved the contract for $100,600. The vote also appropriated $291,100 to fund the work through the bid and award phase. Krieger & Stewart will design the installation of perimeter safety railing, the installation of roof air vents, the replacement of beam stabilizer bars and the installation of new cathodic protection systems.

The project will also remove the existing coating of the tank interiors and recoat those interiors. The Lower Las Brisas I Tank will not undergo exterior recoating, but the existing coating for the other tanks will be removed and those tanks will be recoated. The scope of work for the Las Brisas I Tank will also include removing the interior ladder, installing a safety grating at the roof hatch, replacing corroded rafters where necessary, repairing rafter connections to the shell and girders if necessary, installing a center support ring for the rafters if necessary and removing and replacing the overflow structure if necessary. Eastern has a list of as-needed consultants and solicited proposals for the tanks from five companies. Two of those companies responded, and the Krieger &

Stewart bid was determined to be the better value. Krieger & Stewart will be paid $20,200 of the total $100,600 amount for the Lower Las Brisas I Tank. The EMWD pre-construction budget for that reservoir is $58,300 which also covers $12,000 for engineering branch labor during the design phase, $5,000 for an asbestos survey, $3,000 for a coating analysis, 8,100 for the final preparation of plans and specifications and $10,000 for labor and materials during the bid and award phase. The Lower Las Brisas I Tank in the 27000 block of Camino Las Positas was constructed in 1986. The tank has a capacity of 2 million gallons. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

Trial date set for trio accused of gang hit against Perris man City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A Jan. 12 trial date was confirmed Friday, Nov. 6, for three felons accused of gunning down a 43-year-old Perris man in a gangrelated attack. Lonzo Lee Ford, 22, of San Jacinto and Hemet residents Dameontae Wright Patterson, 21, and Jevante Terrell Stewart, 26, are each charged with first-degree murder and being a felon in pos-

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session of a firearm, with a special circumstance allegation of committing a crime for the benefit of a criminal street gang, in the Sept. 16, 2017, slaying of Curtis McDaniel. Prosecutors are not seeking capital punishment. The trio appeared for a status hearing before Riverside County Superior Court Judge John Molloy, who inquired as to whether the prosecution and defense will be prepared to move forward to

trial in January. The attorneys tentatively agreed to clear their schedules. However, Ford also has a “Marsden” hearing set for the second week of January, during which he will formally request to fire his court-appointed attorney, which could delay trial proceedings. All three men are being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta.

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In battleground Arizona, 2 sides react to projected Biden victory Will Fritz STAFF WRITER

It wasn’t the decisive walloping Democrats were hoping for. And, in a country that has grown used to media organizations projecting presidential winners on election night or soon after, the lengthy counting process of large numbers of mail-in ballots this year created an unsettling dayslong purgatory for both sides. But Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, The Associated Press, CNN, NBC, FOX News and other media outlets projected Nov. 7, after it became clear he would win Pennsylvania and Nevada, although the final tally in Arizona continued to tighten and the results in Georgia appeared headed for a recount. In a deeply politically polarized nation, Biden cast himself throughout his campaign as someone who could heal Americans’ divisions, and he kept on this message in his victory speech the night of Nov. 7. “I ran as a proud Democrat. I will now be an American president. I will work as hard for those who didn’t vote for me – as those who did,” Biden said. “Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end – here and now.” Biden’s lofty sentiment, though, will likely prove to be immensely difficult to implement in practice. That much was clear on the ground in presidential battleground Arizona, where supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside a county elections office to push for a faster count of the votes when it appeared the state would be crucial, and to decry Biden’s victory as illegitimate when results from other states ultimately tipped the balance. At the Maricopa County Tabulation Center in Phoenix, Trump supporters spent night after night crowded into a parking lot chanting things like “stop the steal” and “count the legal votes.” Abel Belgian, one of the protesters, said he and others present at the office were “standing for democracy.” “We’re standing here for a fair and honest election,” he said Friday, Nov. 6. “There’s been too many irregularities that have been found such as the Sharpies that randomly popped up. There’s been errors that have now been reported in Michigan. There’s dead people casting ballots.” The Sharpie issue Belgian referred to has to do with reports circulating from social media users claiming their ballots had been invalidated because they

were given Sharpie markers to fill out their ballots at polling places. However, Arizona election officials have said voting with a Sharpie would not, in fact, result in an invalidated ballot. And in Michigan, Politifact found that a viral tweet purporting to show more than 14,000 votes had been cast by dead people in the Detroit area was not factual. “According to the state’s voter database, several of the individuals on the list are shown as never having cast an absentee ballot, and at least one woman listed seems to still be alive,” Politifact said. Even so, others present at the elections office protest continued to cast doubt on the election results across the country and in Arizona. Cordie Williams, a chiropractor and pro-Trump public speaker from California who spoke at Temecula City Hall last month, was also at the Maricopa County elections office in Nov. 7; Williams cast suspicion on who appeared to be elections office workers taking out trash bags. “Who knows if those are ballots right there?” he said. “I wouldn’t be surprised.” Jake Angeli, another supporter of the president, questioned the outcome of the election Nov. 7, after the major networks had called the race for Biden. “How is it that the most unpopular candidate in history got the most votes out of any president in history?” Angeli wondered. There were not many counterprotesters at the elections office over the days of pro-Trump protests, but some showed up Nov. 7, after Biden had been declared the victor, and tensions ran high. “It’s been pretty bad; I’m not gonna lie,” Jackie Valencia, one pro-Biden protester, said. “I don’t get why people try changing other people’s opinions. No one’s gonna change. And I feel like Trump’s caused this big divide between us … It’s just so ridiculous how you either hate Trump or you love him. There’s just so much hate. From both sides, I’m not gonna lie.” There may, however, be hope yet that the two divided sides can come together. The small group Valencia was with was engaged for a period of time in heated verbal confrontations with opposing protesters, but armed pro-Trump demonstrators who said they walked over to Valencia’s group to keep the peace between the two sides kept their word – they defused some of the tempers and engaged in conversation with their supposed opponents. Linnea McCann, who showed up to the protest with a pride flag,

S ome armed supporters of President D onald T rump are present at a rally outside the Maricopa County T ab ulation Center in Phoenix, calling on a “ fair and honest election” as votes w ere tallied in the days after the Nov. 3 election. Valley News/W ill F ritz photos

American flags, as well as pro-police and Trump flags, are prevalent at the protests outside the Maricopa County T ab ulation Center in Phoenix, after the Nov. 3 election.

said she came with the hope of having an honest dialogue with those she disagreed with and found success. “I’m not scared,” she said. “Everyone here has been really nice to me, and I think that there’s this idea in America that there has to be tenson all the time between everyone on each side and although I fundamentally disagree with the political views of pretty much everybody here in most ways, I can still talk to them and have open, civil conversations with them.” Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia. com.

A small group of supporters of President-elect Joe Biden counter a pro-Trump protest outside the Maricopa County Tabulation Center in Phoenix, as votes w ere b eing tallied S aturday, Nov. 7 .

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective Lauran Neergaard and Linda A. Johnson AP MEDICAL WRITERS

Pfizer Inc. said that its COVID-19 vaccine may be 90% effective, Monday, Nov. 9, based on early and incomplete test results that brought a big burst of optimism to a world desperate for the means to finally bring the catastrophic outbreak under control. The announcement came less than a week after an election seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s handling of the scourge, which has killed more than 1.2 million people worldwide, including almost a quarter-million in the United States alone. “We’re in a position potentially to be able to offer some hope,” Dr. Bill Gruber, Pfizer’s senior vice president of clinical development, told The Associated Press. “We’re very encouraged.” Pfizer, which is developing the vaccine with its German partner BioNTech, now is on track to apply later in November for emergencyuse approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, once it has the necessary safety information in hand. Even if all goes well, authorities have stressed it is unlikely any vaccine will arrive much before the end of the year, and the limited initial supplies will be rationed. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert, said the results suggesting 90 effectiveness are “just extraordinary,” adding: “Not very many people expected it would be

as high as that.” “It’s going to have a major impact on everything we do with respect to COVID-19,” Fauci said as Pfizer appeared to take the lead in the all-out global race by pharmaceutical companies and various countries to develop a well-tested vaccine against the virus. Dr. Bruce Aylward, the World Health Organization’s senior adviser, said Pfizer’s vaccine could “fundamentally change the direction of this crisis” by March, when the U.N. agency hoped to start vaccinating high-risk groups. Global markets, buoyed by the victory of President-elect Joe Biden, rallied on the news from Pfizer. The S P 500 finished the day with a gain of 1.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 800 points. Pfizer stock was up more than 8%. M o n d a y ’s a n n o u n c e m e n t doesn’t mean for certain that a vaccine is imminent. This interim analysis, from an independent data monitoring board, looked at 94 infections recorded so far in a study that has enrolled nearly 44,000 people in the U.S. and five other countries. Some participants got the vaccine, while others got dummy shots. Pfizer released no specific breakdowns, but for the vaccine to be 90 effective, nearly all the infections must have occurred in placebo recipients. The study is continuing, and Pfizer cautioned that the protection rate might change as more COVID-19 cases are added to the calculations. Dr. Jesse Goodman of George-

town University, former chief of the FDA’s vaccine division, called the partial results “extremely promising” but ticked off many questions still to be answered, including how long the vaccine’s effects last and whether it protects older people as well as younger ones. Trump, who had suggested repeatedly during the presidential campaign that a vaccine could be ready by Election Day, tweeted: “Stock Market Up Big, Vaccine Coming Soon. Report 90 Effective. Such Great News!” Biden, for his part, welcomed the news but cautioned that it could be many months before vaccinations become widespread in the U.S., and he warned Americans to rely on masks and social distancing in the meantime. He said the country still faces a “dark winter.” Confirmed infections in the U.S. eclipsed 10 million Monday, the highest in the world. New cases are running at all-time highs of more than 100,000 per day. And tens of thousands more deaths are feared in the coming months, with the onset of cold weather and the holidays. Pfizer’s vaccine is among four candidates already in huge studies in the U.S., with still more being tested in other countries. Another U.S. company, Moderna Inc., also hoped to file an application with the FDA late in November. Both companies’ shots are made with a brand-new technology. These “mRNA vaccines” aren’t made with the coronavirus itself, meaning there’s no chance any-

one could catch it from the shots. Instead, the vaccine contains a piece of genetic code that trains the immune system to recognize the spiked protein on the surface of the virus. The timing of Pfizer’s announcement is likely to feed unsubstantiated suspicions from Trump supporters that the pharmaceutical industry was withholding the news until after the election. Donald Trump Jr. tweeted: “The timing of this is pretty amazing. Nothing nefarious about the timing of this at all right?” Pfizer insisted that its work is not influenced by politics and that it was “moving at the speed of science.” Its independent data monitors met Sunday, analyzing the COVID-19 test results so far and notifying Pfizer. Pfizer initially opted not to join the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed, which helped fund a half-dozen vaccine makers’ research and manufacturing scale-up. Pfizer instead said it has invested $2 billion of its own money in testing and expanding manufacturing capacity. But in July, Pfizer signed a contract to supply the U.S. with 100 million doses for 1.95 billion, assuming the vaccine is cleared by the FDA. Pfizer said its only involvement in Operation Warp Speed is that those doses are part of the administration’s goal to have 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines ready sometime next year. The strong results were a surprise. Scientists have warned for months that any COVID-19

shot may be only as good as flu vaccines, which are about 50 effective and require yearly immunizations. Earlier in 2020, Fauci said he would be happy with a COVID-19 vaccine that was 60% effective. Whatever the ultimate level of protection, no one knows if people will need regular vaccinations. Also, volunteers in the study received a coronavirus test only if they developed symptoms, leaving unanswered whether vaccinated people could get infected but show no symptoms and unknowingly spread the virus. Pfizer has estimated it could have 50 million doses available globally by the end of 2020, enough for 25 million people. Public Citizen, the consumer advocacy group, called the release of the preliminary and incomplete data “bad science” and said that any enthusiasm over the results “must be tempered” until they are reviewed by the FDA and its independent experts. “Crucial information absent from the companies’ announcement is any evidence that the vaccine prevents serious COVID-19 cases or reduces hospitalizations and deaths due to the disease,” the organization said. AP writers M arilynn M archione, Frank Jordans and Charles Sheehan contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science D epartment receives support from the Howard Hughes M edical I nstitute’ s D epartment of Science E ducation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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A picture is worth a thousand words

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

This week our American system of checks and balances is working the way it is supposed to, and legal challenges, whistleblowers, etc. are having their day in court. In addition, there was a record number of people who voted. It is all good news. Several news agencies declared the winner before the counting was complete. Soon enough the winner will be apparent and official, and no matter who wins, we should all be on the same side and work together. This week in the midst of the turmoil of the election, many people in our community were blessed by Jonathan Arbel’s photo, taken in the morning Saturday, Nov. 7, in De Luz while we were enjoying the rain. Here’s what he said about his

experience posting the photo, “The photograph seems to have sparked something in lots of people, by all the comments on social media, it seems to have captured a collective feeling that we all felt that day. It meant so many different things to so many different people, It totally caught us off guard. One of my biggest takeaways was that out of hundreds of Facebook comments and almost two thousand likes and a ton of shares, the comments and feedback was all positive and beyond. How often does that happen on social media?” It evoked emotion in the community. The caption under the photo read, “Mother Nature just got the memo, her timing was impeccable. 8:26 a.m. 11/07/2020.” It was a good day for him and his wife, and they were hopeful and ecstatic. For me, it was a reminder of how beauty is all around us. I loved that there was an American flag in the middle of it. According to Arbel, the flag is on their neighbor’s property, the Daily family ranch, and it’s made of flowers and paint. It’s so great. No matter how the next few weeks shake out, we still will live in a great community with amazing people who may think differently than we do, but they are great people. Let’s continue

to talk and discuss the topics of the day over a nice meal and appreciate all the lovely gifts we’ve been given in each other and in our amazing community and country. Julie R eeder can be reached by email at jreeder@reedermedia. com.

A rainb ow shines over the flag on the Daily family ranch in De Lu Saturday, Nov. 7, in this photo from Jonathan Arbel. Valley News/Jo nathan Arbel photo

Coping with stress Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

2020 has been a tough year for everyone. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in business shutdowns, growing unemployment and extreme economic distress, along with related public health/mental health impacts for thousands. And now, the drawnout election aftermath and the fast approaching holiday season will add to what’s already been one of the most stressful years in decades. Stress and anxiety levels are going through the roof. Everyone copes with stress differently, but there are generally agreed upon methods people can

use to keep stress in check. Among these are limiting the amount of time they spend listening to news sources, maintaining supporting relationships with friends and family, eating right, avoiding excessive food and alcohol and getting plenty of exercise, if we’re able. If stress or anxiety is interfering with daily life, contacting care providers may help. In addition, there are many resources available to help people cope. I ’m listing just a few below: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 California Youth Crisis Line: 800-843-5200 Teen Line: 800-852-8336 Disaster Distress Helpline: 800985-5990

Veterans Crisis Line: 800-2738255 LGBT National Hotline: 800273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Victims of Crime Resource Center: 800-842-8467 Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services National Helpline: 800662-4357 or first res onders Fire/EMS Helpline: 888-731FIRE COPLINE: 800-267-5463 Iverson Foundation for Active Awareness or older Californians Friendship Line: 888-670-1360 Aging and Adult Information Line: 800-510-2020

For a more complete list of resources available, visit https:// covid19.ca.gov/resources-foremotional-support-and-well-being/. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. I hope these resources are helpful for you and your loved ones. Assembly R epublican Leader M arie Waldron, R - E scondido, represents the 75t h Assembly D istrict in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, E scondido, Fallbrook, Hidden M eadows, Pala, Palomar M ountain, Pauma V alley, R ainbow, San M arcos, Temecula, V alley Center and V ista.

Western museum reveals historical truth Joe Naiman WRITER

The Ketchpen is the magazine of the Rodeo Historical Society, which is affiliated with the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The president’s message, written by museum president Natalie Shirley, in the summer 2019 Ketchpen said that longevity alone doesn’t define an institution and to remain relevant an institution must find ways to connect with each new generation. “This does not mean that past beliefs and core values are sacrificed in hopes of appealing to a newer audience – an institution holds to its defining principles foremost, yet finds new avenues, new technologies and new perspectives with which to connect to new groups,” Shirley said in the president’s message. Although the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum won’t discard historical accuracy for the sake of political correct-

ness, its mission to provide the truth about Western history makes diversity part of its mission. The range was one of the first integrated workplaces in the United States; there were Indian cowboys, Black cowboys, Asian cowboys and Mexican cowboys as well as Caucasian cowboys. Easterners who can’t tell a ranch hand from a cavalry soldier sometimes misunderstood the historical relationship between cowboys and Indians, but many Indians were cowboys. The range was an opportunity for minorities, and it was also an opportunity for Caucasians to make a new start for themselves. What mattered on the range wasn’t what color your skin was or what your father did, but how well you could round up cattle and bring them to market. Equality was earned, and that also included the women of the West whose contributions to life in the rural areas earned many of them the right to vote when their counterparts in the East couldn’t do so. The emphasis on historical

correctness caused one exhibit to add an explanation. The museum’s Prosperity Junction area replicates a town from Oklahoma’s territorial days. A school classroom with a 1905 date on the chalkboard includes the Pledge of Allegiance. Since “under God” hadn’t yet been added to the Pledge of Allegiance those words are omitted, but the lack of those words no more repudiates God than the 45-star flag repudiates Oklahoma statehood. Eventually a note was added under the Pledge of Allegiance that those were the words in 1905. Find Your West is the magazine for the museum. The first feature article of the Fall/Winter 2020 issue is about the renovation of the Atherton Gallery where Western art is located. The renovation allowed for expansion, and the article and photos noted that some elements of diversity could be transferred from the museum vault to the display area. It included 1831 and 1910 paintings of Mexican cowboys, an 18th

century Mexican flour chest, an 1890 painting recreating a 1530s journey which included an African and a Charles M. Russell drawing of the Black Corps of Discovery member York, which recently underwent conservation work. The artwork of and by Blacks and Hispanics was created long before political correctness but shows the West as it actually was. Page 6 of that issue noted that the Blazing a Trail exhibit will open Nov. 21 and run through May 16, 2021. Although it is timed for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote on the federal level and in all states, the exhibit will explore why Western women were more successful than their Eastern counterparts in obtaining political equality. Page 7 mentioned a new permanent exhibition which coincides with the 160th anniversary of Annie Oakley’s birth. The Annie Oakley Society is also affiliated with the museum and honors

women who demonstrate leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit of the West. The Rodeo Hall of Fame is associated with the Rodeo Historical Society and thus the museum. An annual Tad Lucas Memorial Award is named after a former rodeo competitor and trick rider and honors a woman who upholds and promotes Western heritage and exhibits the spirit, courage and passion Lucas had. Pages 16 through 18 feature Temecula cowgirl Pat North Ommert, who will be the recipient of the 2020 Tad Lucas Memorial Award. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum didn’t sacrifice its beliefs, core values or principles with its new exhibits featuring diversity. The museum is providing the historical truth that such diversity has always been part of the Western way of life. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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Brian J. Brady, Bill Wilson and John E. Hoagland were leading in the race to win full-term seats on the Rancho California Water District’s board of directors and appointed incumbent John Rossi leads in the short-term race. As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Brady had earned 16,713 votes, incumbent board president Wilson 10,910 and Hoagland 7,864 – 860 votes clear of next nearest votegetter – to fill the full-term seats. Incumbent director Joseph Kuebler, who was appointed to the board in August out of a candidate pool of eight, was well off the pace to retain his seat in the full-term race with 4,211 votes. Incumbent appointee John Rossi led all vote-getters in the short-term race by a wide margin

with 14,233 votes. His competitors, Jenna Kofler 9,331 , Lou Williams 3,794 and Dallas McLaughlin 3,272 were well off the pace. According to Riverside County, “approximately 317,000 voteby-mail and 25,000 provisional ballots still must be processed. Ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day also remain to be counted.” The election will be officially certified Dec. 11. Rossi said he was excited to be going back to the board. “I just feel I’m blessed that I get a chance to give back,” he said. “I had a career in water management and so it’s nice to be able to use that experience and provide it back to the community.” He said the district is turning its attention more and more to maintenance after decades of de-

veloping infrastructure. “I think we’re shifting from a focus of development to one of maintaining assets for the long term,” Rossi said. “We’re not in this right now, but down the road, we’re going to have to start replacing some expensive assets. And how do we do that while maintaining reasonable water rates? I think we’re in a good place in that. Rancho California Water District has been a very engineering financed agency with good focus for a lot of years. They’ve set us up for success, but we need to keep our eye on the ball and keep thinking about customer service, water quality and asset replacement, I think, are probably my three areas that I want to focus on in my next two years.” Hoagland said he was happy to return to the board that he served on previously for 16 years.

that first stuff is starting to get to the end of its projected useful life and needs to be replaced,” Hoagland said. “The financial plan shows a change from new construction to replacement construction over the next 30 years or so.” Hoagland pointed toward two main goals. “Being able to continue to provide reliable service, working with the Metropolitan Water District, for important water and maximizing local production to try and maintain some rate stability is going to be the big challenge.” For more information on the Rancho California Water District, visit http://www.ranchowater. com. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

“I’m looking forward to getting back and being part of the new stage they’re going to work in,” he said. “The district is going to hire a new general manager. Just keeping the district in the great shape that it’s been in, they’re going through a lot of changes. I think you see this throughout all of our institutions, you kind of have this baby boomer generation that’s retiring out. And I want to make sure that from our rate payer standpoint here in Temecula, that we maintain the great quality of staff that we’ve had at Rancho California Water over the years.” He agreed that the district is in transition from development to maintenance. “When you look at the district’s long-range financial plan, we’re starting to edge into that next phase where everything that’s been built over the last 50 years,

Stewart likely to return to Temecula City Council District 4, Jessica Alexander holds lead over opponent in District 2 Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

F o r m e r Te m e c u l a M a y o r James Stewart appears poised to win reelection to the Temecula City Council after resigning five months ago over an email that was criticized as racist, although he maintained it resulted from a typo. Results released by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ office at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, showed Stewart ahead with 1,716 votes in the four-way race for Temecula City Council District 4, followed by Adam Ruiz with 1,282 votes, Sonia Perez with 866 votes and Mark Gular with 646 votes. Stewart held the lead in that race since the first results were released Tuesday. It’s been a tumultuous year for Stewart’s political fortunes – he had the title of mayor passed to him in December 2019, stepped down both as mayor and from his city council seat in June and now appears likely to head back to the city council this December. There are still about 381,000 mail ballots and 25,000 provisional ballots outstanding countywide, according to the Registrar of Voters’ office, although there was no word on how many were outstanding for Temecula District 4. Back in June, Stewart responded to a constituent’s email on the subject of police sensitivity training with a message that said in part, “I don’t believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a

J ames “ S tew ” S tew art leads in T emecula City Council D istrict 4 as of Nov. 5 . Valley News/Courtesy photo

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police officer.” When that email became public, the mayor drew backlash, and while he said the email resulted from a typo made while using speech-to-text software, he

stepped down both as mayor and from his city council seat. Stewart, who goes by the nickname “Stew,” is the owner of the Stew’s Barber Shop chain, which has locations in the Temecula Valley and in Orange County. In Temecula City Council District 2, former police officer and Marine Jessica Alexander appears likely to defeat her opponent, Alisha Wilkins, Ph.D., a business owner and chair of the California governor’s Commission on the

TVUSD to end the year with 3 out 5 board seats changing hands Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Temecula Valley Unified School District governing board appears headed for some big turnover next month. Of the five current board members, three will almost certainly vacate their seats at the Dec. 15 board meeting, based on the results of the Nov. 3 election. Two of those seats are no surprise – they were going to have new representation anyway. In Trustee Area 4, current board member Julie Farnbach was not running for her seat in 2020. Farnbach was first elected in 2014 and actually left office in 2018, but returned in 2019 to fill Adam Skumawitz’s seat, which was left vacant after he resigned to resolve a potential conflict of interest. Skumawitz was elected to represent TVUSD’s Trustee Area 4 in 2018, but he resigned after just seven months in his position to prevent any legal issues arising from his wife moving from a part-time to a full-time position within his district while he held his board seat. His wife, a school counselor, had previously worked full time at Great Oak High School, but went down to part-time before Skumawitz’s election to the board after the birth of the couple’s third child. She had always intended to return to full-time work, Skumawitz said, but they ran into trouble when she was offered another full-time position after his election. In Skumawitz’s original resignation letter, submitted to the Riverside County Superintendent

Status of Women and Girls. As of Nov. 5, Alexander had 1,919 votes to Wilkins’ 1,681. A third candidate, Andy Black, remained on the ballot despite dropping out and endorsing Alexander; Black still earned 542 votes.

At press time, there remained 381,000 mail ballots and about 25,000 ballots left to tally countywide, so final vote totals will likely shift. Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

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tion again in 2022, if he wants to continue on the board. And in Trustee Area 5, current board member Kristi RutzRobbins was not running for reelection. She has served on the board since 2008 and will likely be replaced by Steven Schwartz, a retired teacher who was leading his next-closest opponent by more than 300 votes – at a total of 2,374 votes – as of Nov. 5. The surprise comes from Trustee Area 1, where Lee Darling, who was seeking a second term on the TVUSD board, appears to be headed for a last-place finish out of three candidates. Darling received just 663 votes; Steve Loner, a Riverside Fire Department captain, was in first place as of Nov. 5 with 2,574 votes, and the second place candidate, a youth program director, had 1,752 votes. Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

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This week’s Torah portion is about the first Jewish wedding, when Rebekah and Isaac get married. I have performed over 3,000 weddings throughout my 40-year career, and I am passionate about working with Jewish interfaith couples. I recently wrote a novel, called “Weddings by the Glass,” an exploration of how an interfaith couple navigate some of the challenges that are unique in an interfaith relationship from the engagement through the wedding ceremony. Here are five of my top tips for engaged couples, hoping the wedding you attend will be similar to the way Isaac courted Rebekah in this week’s portion. Acknowled ge and truly accept your di erent faiths You have a unique relationship that represents who you are together and who you are as individuals. Out of two different and distinct religious traditions, you have come

together to learn the best of what the other has to offer, appreciating your differences, while confirming that being together is far better than being apart. A question and answer session can help resolve nagging issues regarding the role faith will play in your marriage. Few couples take the time to learn about the other’s faith and support their partner’s religion, while strengthening and validating their own religion. Celebrate both individual’s religious holidays together and visit your fianc ’s place of worship. Set the stage for mutual understanding and acceptance of the other person. It will open up lines of communication about the role of faith in your relationship. You’ll find that each faith can inform and strengthen the other. Work toward mutual und erstand ing with ext end ed family. You may face the hurdle of receiving the approval and understanding of each other’s families. Many families expect or demand that their child marry within their faith. Receiving relationship validation and overcoming objections – “This is not the marriage I expected for my child” – is difficult when families feel betrayed. Emotions can range from disappointment to outright denial or anger; therefore, great care should be taken to reassure each close family member that the marriage will respect their family traditions and religious views and that out of this mutual understanding the marriage will grow strong and thrive, rather than wither under the burden of

family bitterness. It should go without saying that no one should ever be disliked on the basis of race, religion or creed; however, respect is earned. Each parent should make a good faith attempt to get to know their child’s future spouse, but it’s just as important for the engaged couple to get to know their future in-laws. Every person needs to feel validated in this new family, so interact and get to know your partner’s family. Get to know how each family member feels about the marriage and how religion or faith colors each person’s viewpoint. The challenging effort sets the stage for a new relationship with the new family to grow. And when hard times strike, as they will, this mutual understanding may help solve difficult family conflicts that otherwise would be unsolvable. Seek out and accept the respectful guid ance of clergy. You will need to be able to successfully integrate each other’s respective clergy into the wedding and marriage, if you are being married by a clergy member. One or both partners may have a special and deep relationship to clergy who have had a major impact in your lives, or perhaps not. Regardless, it is an issue that should be discussed together and with your families. As the wedding ceremony planning develops, make an effort to interact and talk with your partner’s clergy if they have a relationship with one. Why It will open up lines of communication

that will help to make the wedding ceremony more transparent everyone. Open communication about what is expected becomes crucial in maintaining a positive and uplifting ceremony. The guidance of clergy can also boost efforts to build a spiritual and meaningful wedding ceremony. Many clergy members have helped to guide couples to integrate different faiths in the wedding ceremony, and their informed wisdom can help ease any anxiety you may have. Wedding officiants will often assist in resolving fears or concerns regarding family, friends or any issues than can complicate or interfere with the event. Embrace each other’s vision. Put yourself in your partner’s shoes. Each individual is a unique combination of all the experiences of their lives, and that includes religious upbringing or lack thereof. The hard part is transforming how you see the world individually to how you see the world together. Being able to see the world through a similar lens requires work and a willingness to focus two pairs of eyes on the same goal a successful, healthy and happy marriage. Make sure you don’t forget to point that lens upward, living toward the light. Humor and laughter should be a reflected part of a couple’s life together to carry you through any sadness and tragedy that may occur. Many interfaith couples face unique challenges that will strain patience, hope and courage. But commonality of vision is a powerful tool in overcoming all obstacles. Let your

sights be set on the same goals that will benefit you both. Read “ Wed d ings by the G lass,” a novel I wrote for engaged interfaith couples. I’m so passionate about interfaith weddings that I wrote a book just for you. “Weddings by the Glass” is my attempt to give you a realistic portrayal of some of the difficulties you may face in dealing with family, friends and pre-wedding events. I wrote the novel as a guidebook that includes many useful resources, information and tips. I took the experiences I have seen interfaith couples go through and created a story that shows you, rather than tells you, what that experience is like. One of the central ideas is that since each couple is unique, the wedding ceremony can also be as unique as you. The novel revealed that what you must explore is how much and in what capacity each other’s religious traditions will play, not only in such things as in the decision of who will be the wedding officiant and in what venue the wedding will be held, but also in the actual wedding ceremony, the vows and the food that will be served. Little overlooked or mismanaged things can often have far-reaching impact. Congregation B’ nai Chaim is located at 2 9 5 0 0 V ia Princesa in M urrieta. For more information, visit www.bnaichaim.com or https: / / www.facebook.com/ CongregationBnaiChaim/ .

sense of self-esteem, improve problem-solving abilities, decrease problem behaviors and prepare children for voicing their opinion on important issues. No topics are off limits when it comes to stimulating family conversation. In fact, the more creative, funny and adventurous the ideas, the more apt children and adults may be to engage in the discussion. These talking points can help get the conversation flowing and require specific answers instead of vague generalities. What has been the best part of the week so far Tell me something interesting you learned at school or work today. What is the funniest joke you have ever heard If you could be anyone or anything in the world, what would you be and why

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The students may not yet be present due to distance learning and limited sports activities, but the Hamilton High School football field, sporting new colors and upgraded materials, is ready for their return. “Our district followed through with their purchase of the new turf field during the month of August,” coach Patrick McGowan said. “They started around the middle of August and finished in the first week of September.” The new artificial turf has an upgraded rubber bottom layer to help keep the surface cool and enable it to drain smoothly. It also has alternating shades of green every 5 yards, with gray end zones. “This was the second of two major purchases that the district

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Predators abound in the Anza Valley, waiting for their chance to make a meal of a farmer’s poultry and other small animals. Domestic livestock, such as sheep and goats, can fall victim to predation from various wild or domesticated animals, such as coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, skunks, weasels, mountain lions and stray dogs. While these hunters recognize humans as the apex predator and fear and respect humans for the most part, many people are unable to patrol their property 24 hours a day. Fencing and other physical deterrents help, but sometimes the job of protecting the ranch residents falls on one special hero – the livestock guardian dog. With their inbred instincts and minimal training, these dogs reduce predation on livestock. Though common elsewhere for

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egular Ha enings Hamilton High School Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at http:// www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar/. Hamilton Museum 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.” Health, e ercise, resources and recovery meetings arcotics nonymous Meet ing – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation. Veterans Gathering Mondays 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884. The Most E cellent Way Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza. Men s Meeting 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371. lcoholics nonymous 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226. ereaved arents of the US The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-5512826. it after 0 Free “Fit after 50” exercise class takes place every Tuesday and Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Anza Community Hall. Chair aerobics helps with coordination, balance and increased muscle tone. No jumping required; wear gym shoes and bring water. For more information, call leader Teresa Hoehn at 951-751-1462. ree Mo ile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication ssistance and Treatment for ioid De en dence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-7634759. ood ministries U Grou weekly food ministry Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford

to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903. Living Ho e Christian ellow shi Community Dinner 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. ood for the aithful 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636. i le Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in n a Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. ative Lighthouse ellowshi 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856. Living Ho e i le Study 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111. n a V Clu house 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza. Monthly Christian Men s reakfast 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951763-1257 for more information. She herd of the Valley Lu theran Church 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information. Valley Gos el Cha el 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622. n a irst Southern a tist Church 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7

p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at 951-7634937, anzabptistchurch@gmail. com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com. Clu s T S Meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit http://www. TOPS.org. High Country ecreation Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369. HC ingo fundraisers 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall. Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1 8 7 3 anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org. High Country 4 H Clu 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452. n a Valley rtists Meetings 1 p.m. Meetings are third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guests speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists/. n a uilter s Clu 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. n a Valley Lions Clu The Anza Valley Lions Club is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. Guest meetings with dinner are held 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club website, http://www.anzalionsclub.org. For more information, call president Michele Brown at 760-637-9173. oy Scouts Troo 1 Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154. oys Scouts Troo 1 Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902. Civil ir atrol Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all

ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org. ire E lorer rogram 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951763-5611 for information. edshank iders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763. n a Thim le Clu The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information. Organizations Terwilliger Community sso ciation – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560. rom the Heart Christian Women s Ministries Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400. n a Community Hall 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Farrell Gas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267. n a Valley Munici al d visory Council 7 p.m. Second Wednesday of each odd month at Anza Community Hall. Group serves as local liaisons to the county from the community. For more information, call 951-8056800. n a Civic m rovement League 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.

Anza Electric gives notice of planned electric service outage

Supervisors approve biennial audit for Pinyon Pines CWD

ANZA – Notice is hereby given to all Anza Electric Cooperative members of two planned service interruptions. The scheduled outages are for the testing and commissioning of the new solar and battery storage system and will affect the entire service territory. The schedule for the service interruptions is Friday, Nov. 20, from 12:01-4 a.m., and Monday, Nov. 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. This activity will allow AEC to interconnect the new energy

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storage system that will help the co-op mitigate future outages with backup capability. “We regret the necessity for this inconvenience. Please contact us at 951-763-4333 with any questions or concerns you may have,” Sherri Stafford, representative of AEC member services, said. “Thank you for your patience and understanding.” Submitted by Anza E lectric Cooperative.

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The Pinyon Pines County Water District will be required to have a financial statement audit every other year. The California Government Code allows a special district to have biennial audits rather than annual audits with the unanimous support of the district board and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. The Pinyon Pines County Water District approved the resolution Sept. 13, and the county board of supervisors voted 5-0, Nov. 3, to approve the Mountain Center district’s request to replace the annual audits with biennial ones.

The Pinyon Pines County Water District has an annual operating income of less than $48,000. An annual audit is expensive for a small district, and district staff believes that changing the audits to every other year will save the district more than $3,000 every two years. All of the Pinyon Pines County Water District’s audits in the past five years have resulted in concurring opinions by the auditor. Before the board of supervisors vote, district staff worked with the Office of County Auditor-Controller. The Auditor-Controller’s office supported the proposal to change the audits to once every other year. Joe Naiman can be reached by jnaiman@reedermedia.com.

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Learn all about turkeys

A female turkey, or hen, has more sub dued w attles than the male, Anza Valley O utlook/ D iane Sieke r photos w hich is called a tom.

Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Turkeys are popular, whether for their apparent lack of intelligence, colorful plumage, tastiness or how clever their wild relatives can be. They have an important place in the history of the country as well as on oholiday dinner tables. The common turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, is an indigenous game bird of North America and lives over a wide range of habitats in the U.S. Turkeys were domesticated by the First Peoples of pre-Columbian Mexico in ancient times for their eggs, feathers and meat. Upon their discovery by the Spaniards, turkeys crossed the Atlantic bound for Spain in about 1519. From Spain, they were transported throughout Europe, coming to England in the 1540s. As the big birds became popular in England, English colonists introduced European-bred turkey breeds to eastern North America in the 1700s. These birds were mainly kept for their colorful plumage until about 1935, after which emphasis changed to selectively breeding for the table. Today, the common wild turkey found in Mexico and in the southeastern and southwestern U.S. are basically dark-colored, with iridescent bronze and greenish feathers. Male turkeys, called toms, have a naked, bumpy head

that is normally bright red in color but turns to white overlaid with bright blue when the bird gets excited. They also have a long red, fleshy ornament called a snood that grows from the forehead and dangles over the beak. Toms also sport wattles growing from the neck and a tuft of coarse black hairlike feathers called a beard that protrudes from their breast. Male wild turkeys can weigh as much as 22 pounds. Female turkeys, called hens, are about half as heavy as the toms and have much less decoration on their heads and throats. Both sexes of domesticated strains are bred to be much heavier than their wild relatives. Roast turkey in Europe and the U.S. has long been a customary Christmas main course. In the U.S., the birds are also standard fare for Thanksgiving feasts. Turkey production thus tended to be seasonal, according to holiday market demands. Credit for the Thanksgiving turkey dinner is usually given to Sarah Joseph Hale, the “Godmother of Thanksgiving,” whose writings of New England feasts emphasized roast turkey and became the norm for the festivities followed by others after Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. The pressure for family cooks to present the perfectly fried,

This tom turkey is showing off for the camera, displaying his tail fan.

The tom turkey’s fleshy part over his beak is called a snood.

roasted or smoked bird can be overwhelming, especially to first timers. Recipes and methods may be handed down from generation to generation. Benjamin Franklin famously declared the turkey superior to the bald eagle as the national bird. “I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country; he is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by sharking and rob-

bing, he is generally poor and often very lousy. The turkey is a much more respectable bird,” Franklin said in letter to Sarah Bache Jan. 26, 1784. Turkeys used to be driven to market like herds of cattle. This process is no longer necessary; however, the modern commercial meat turkey barely walks at all, being raised in enclosed areas and encouraged to be soft and tender. Many different breeds now

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made for our school this year. During the summer, the district hired a crew to fix the stucco walls for most buildings and repainted everything,” McGowan said. The field returfing cost the Hemet Unified School District

exist, with corresponding color differences. The reddish glint of the Bourbon Red birds contrasts with the black and white Royal Palms. Buff-colored breeds are being developed. Turkeys are a popular backyard poultry choice for small ranches, as they are easy to raise, feed and house. D iane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Heritage Well Service to provide 5 Thanksgiving dinners Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Heritage Well Service will continue a six-year tradition by selecting five families to receive Thanksgiving meals this holiday season. “This is the sixth year Heritage Well Service has been able to offer this opportunity to our community,” Megan Haley said. “One of our core beliefs is giving back to the communities in which we serve.” Owned and operated by Eric and Megan Haley, the company

specializes in well installation and pump repairs with more than 18 years of experience in the industry. The popular company currently employs 20 local residents of the Anza, Aguanga and San Bernardino mountain communities. “Our team selects five families who could use some extra help during the holiday season and delivers an uncooked Thanksgiving meal the day before the holiday, which includes a turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, gravy, veggies and pumpkin pie all ready for the family to cook their way.

We hope this softens the holiday burden a little and provides a little cheer to our local families,” Haley said. The Heritage Well Service team will deliver the meals to the Anza or Aguanga area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. For more information or to suggest a recipient, call 951763-2210 or email natasha@ heritagewellservice.com. D iane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

A recipient of the Heritag e Well S ervice T hanksg iving meal g iveaw ay displays the b ounty in 2 0 19 . Anza Valley O utlook/ Courtesy photo

Anza man convicted in DUI wreck that killed two north of Desert Center City News Service SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

A 21-year-old who caused a head-on collision while driving drunk north of Desert Center, killing two people, was convicted Friday, Nov. 6, of two counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and other offenses. Austin Bly Ellington of Anza was 18 years old June 29, 2018, when his truck crashed into another on state Route 62, east of state Route 177, killing one of his passengers and the driver of the truck. An Indio jury deliberated less than a day before finding Ellington guilty of two counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, along with several sentence-enhancing allegations.

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The jury deadlocked 8-4 in favor of convicting Ellington of one count of driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.08% causing bodily injury, forcing Riverside County Superior Court Judge James Hawkins to a declare a mistrial on that charge. There was no immediate word on whether prosecutors intend to retry him on that charge. Ellington, who was taken into custody Friday after being free on bail throughout the trial, faces up to 14 years in state prison when he’s sentenced Jan. 8 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Testimony in the trial spanned over two weeks, with closing arguments by the prosecution and defense completed by late Thursday afternoon. According to prosecutors, Ellington and several others departed from Anza that day headed

in a multi-vehicle caravan toward Parker, Arizona, to celebrate the Fourth of July at Lake Havasu. Prosecutors said the crash occurred several hours into the excursion, as Ellington was passing vehicles on the two-lane thoroughfare while driving above the speed limit. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Jackie uintero, Ellington’s eastbound truck entered the westbound lane and slammed head-on into another pickup driven by 57-year-old Banning resident David Brian Chance, who died at the scene. Mariah Garcia, 20, of Anza was riding in Ellington’s truck and also died at the scene, the officer said. Ellington and another of his passengers were airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs for treatment of

what were described as major injuries. Deputy district attorney Karen Salas played for jurors a video posted to Snapchat by one of the occupants traveling in the defendant’s truck the day of the crash, which the prosecutor said shows the defendant driving with an apparent beer bottle between his legs. During his closing argument, defense attorney Eduardo Madrid disputed the prosecution’s characterization of the defendant’s final pass attempt, citing witness testimony that the defendant made a legal pass attempt that would have been successful had the other motorist not sped up to block Ellington from getting ahead. Madrid also disputed the validity of the results of blood tests, citing procedural irregularities and accused the CHP officers involved

of botching the investigation. Two blood samples taken two and half hours after the crash, one by the hospital and another by an external laboratory, showed Ellington’s blood alcohol content at 0.10% and 0.08%, respectfully, according to court papers. Ellington was arrested July 17, 2018, at the hospital, more than two weeks after the crash. Ellington is awaiting trial on a felony case from April 2018 that includes allegations that he discharged a firearm in a negligent manner. The criminal complaint filed by the Riverside County district attorney’s office showed Ellington has a previous felony conviction of “moral turpitude” that he committed when he was a minor. Additional information about that crime was not available.

Polling place workers sealed the ballot boxes at 8 p.m. and spent additional hours packing, cleaning and securing the ballots for transport to Riverside to be tallied. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies received the boxes at each polling place and released them to personnel at the county Registrar of Voters upon arrival. Social distancing was observed, and face coverings were required to enter the library. Many of the election results are still not determined. To learn more about the election, visit the Riverside County Registrar of Voters on the web at https://www. voteinfo.net/. D iane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

Donna Bradley disperses “I Voted” stickers to residents at the An a Pub lic L ib rary polling place.

D orothea Ja ckson, front, and S oledad Chalfont g reet voters at the A nza Pub lic L ib rary polling place.

Kay Leffel signs in voters at the An a Public Library polling place. Anza Valley O utlook/ D iane Sieke r photos

Micheal Morrison takes a b reak from helping voters sig n in at the A nza Pub lic L ib rary polling place.

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Movie Review: ‘Come Play’

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Bob Garver SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“Come Play” finds itself in the plum position of being the hottest new theatrical horror release of Halloween 2020. It accomplishes this goal by being the only new theatrical horror release of Halloween 2020.

And I have to ask: how did this film in particular get such special treatment? I certainly understand that studios want to hold off releasing movies that they think will make serious money, which is why new entries in the “Halloween” and “Candyman” franchises are postponed. I’m not talking about those films; I’m talking about probable bombs, movies that could only be relative successes in a climate where they’re the only game in town. I thought every studio had at least one lousy horror movie stashed away for just such an emergency. Somehow “Come Play” is the only movie from that stash, across however many studios, to make its way to theaters. This is in spite of the opinion that it’s an uninteresting movie and the fact that its message is ill-timed for 2020. Azhy Robertson stars as Oliver, a nonverbal autistic child who communicates with an electronic tablet. He’s always staring at screens, much to the chagrin of his mother, played by Gillian Jacobs,

who wishes he would socialize more – especially with her. His father, played by John Gallagher Jr., shies away from the hard parts of parenting and isn’t what Oliver needs. Other children bully Oliver, probably because they don’t understand him, though the movie is inconsistent with what they don’t understand. In short, he needs a friend. Also in need of a friend is Larry. Larry is a monster from another plane of existence. He communicates with Oliver through an electronic picture book, one that no character ever gets around to reading all the way through. Early parts of the book play up how Larry is shy and lonely and misunderstood. That might explain why he seemingly only exists to cause jump scares, because he’s skittish and awkward, but he means well. I kept holding out hope throughout the film that maybe Larry would ultimately turn out to be friendly and a victim of prejudice, but no, he’s the stereotypical malevolent child abductor trying to stir up

sympathy. Oliver’s parents try to protect their son, but they do a lousy job. They stay in their house long enough to pack bags when fleeing. They have him stay overnight at a poorly lit parking lot that is scary enough without monsters. They don’t involve police or other authorities. I know the “monster from another realm” story is a tough sell, but they can just say that someone anonymous has been making threats. And worst of all, they keep letting Oliver go off on his own, over and over again, like the stupid horror movie characters they are. I can’t say I was rooting for Larry to abduct Oliver, but I was rooting for him to catch up and force a confrontation, because this is a movie where evasion isn’t anybody’s strong suit. As for the ill-timed moral, Larry travels and attacks through electronic devices, so there’s a message about the need to put the screens away and look people in the eye. I’m sure this movie was written before the pandemic when

such a message was laudable, but why release it now, when faceto-face interactions are highly discouraged though ironically screens are seen as an excellent, practical substitute? It’s not like there was an urgent need to get this clumsily edited movie with bad performances – from the adults, Robertson is fine – and an unscary Larry puppet into theaters, except that there happened to be a gap in the schedule this weekend. But the joke’s on the studio for releasing “Come Play” this weekend. Yes, Friday, Oct. 30, was technically “in time for Halloween,” but there’s no time for the film to benefit from word-of-mouth – not that it would get it from me. That’s the real bad timing. Grade: C“Come Play” is playing in theaters, check local listings. The film is rated PG-13 for terror, some frightening images and some language. Its running time is 105 minutes. Contact Bob G arver at rrg2 5 1 @ nyu.edu.

What businesses must do to prepare for 2021 CHARLESTON – Businesses began 2020 with firm plans and optimistic outlooks. All that evaporated by mid-March as the focus turned from thriving to surviving for most companies. Now, as the year enters its final months, a new question lies just over the horizon. What will 2021 bring and how can businesses be ready? “The future still seems so uncertain and the end of the pandemic still feels a long way off, but despite that there is a lot businesses can do to prepare for success in 2021,” Adam Witty, an entrepreneur and co-author of “Authority Marketing: Your Blueprint to Build Thought Leadership That Grows Business, Attracts Opportunity and Makes Competition Irrelevant,” said. “I’m sure 2021 will come with its own unexpected twists and turns, but I am also confident there will be potential.” All the unknowns make planning a challenge, but Witty said it’s possible to begin gathering hints about how the world will operate going forward. “You just have to know where to look,” Witty, who also is the founder and CEO of Advantage/ForbesBooks, said. He suggested several tips for business leaders moving forward. eview what you learned in 0 0 Think about what you did this year to maneuver through the hazards that came your way, Witty said. What worked? What didn’t? What would you do differently “Use what you’ve learned to get your ducks in order to manage your business in a manner that meets both your and your customers’ needs,” Witty said. “Then, ask yourself what the future may hold and how you would handle whatever comes up.” Talk to your est customers Find out what they want and need, and how they anticipate their lives – or businesses – will look in 2021, especially post-pandemic. “Learn how your product or service will fit into the flow,” Witty

said. “Do they want you to continue delivering your product line in some virtual way, or is it important for them to be able to come into your facility for a real sit-down to discuss what they need and view the options in person? Does your solution lie in providing the best of both worlds, offering virtual visits alongside opportunities for physical interaction? Or is the right option something you haven’t yet explored?” Look at what your com etitors are doing Review how they are reaching customers and clients today – and whether you can glean any insights about what they may do tomorrow, Witty said. ethink how to use your mar keting dollars In-person events, such as speaking engagements, trade shows or conferences where you could network with potential customers were put on hold because of the pandemic. They might not return all that soon in 2021, so Witty suggested exploring other options for getting the best use out of the dollars that would have been budgeted for those events. It might mean pitching the media more to land radio or TV interviews, purchasing newspaper ads or publishing a book that tells your personal or company story and can be given to current or potential clients. “Can your business handle the unexpected if something you couldn’t possibly anticipate were to arise, as happened in 2020?” Witty asked. “If the answer is yes, chances are you’re ready to play in a post-pandemic world.” Adam Witty, co-author with Rusty Shelton of “Authority Marketing: Your Blueprint to Build Thought Leadership That Grows Business, Attracts Opportunity and Makes Competition Irrelevant,” is the CEO of Advantage/ForbesBooks. Witty started Advantage in 2005 in a spare bedroom of his home. The company helps busy professionals become the authority in their field through

publishing and marketing. In 2016, Advantage launched a partnership with Forbes to create ForbesBooks, a business book publisher for top business leaders. Witty is the au-

thor of seven books, and is also a speaker, teacher and consultant on marketing and business growth techniques for entrepreneurs and authors. He has been featured in The

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best in pairs. A male-female pair, neutered/spayed, works well together. An older dog works well with a younger, less-experienced animal, teaching the pup how to refine its instincts and control the playful behavior that can result in injured or dead livestock. It is not advised to run two intact females or two intact males together, as there can be breeding and dominance issues. Denise Squires raises goats, sheep and poultry. Her ranch is a smorgasbord for local predators, she said. “We have two Great Pyrenees half siblings, a male and female,” she said. “We had an Anatolian shepherd; she passed away at age 15 a couple of years ago. The Pyrs are about 9 months old. They have been reared outside and have never

been inside. They have plenty of places out of the weather but prefer to spend their nights patrolling for predators and their days sleeping. While they are friendly and socialized, they are very protective and guard the perimeter fence lines all night. One thing you need to get used to is the barking. In time you learn to tune in to barking that really needs your attention, like when coyotes are slinking around.” Livestock guardian dogs stay outside with the stock, living, eating and playing with the herds. They take their jobs very seriously. Recently, these dogs have been in the public eye, found still protecting their flocks after devastating wildfires. D iane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

seek unoccupied areas rather than risk invading another dog’s territory. The very presence of guardian dogs accomplishes this end. Disruption describes aggressive behavior such as barking and posturing that falls short of direct physical confrontation. These dogs are famous for their deep, menacing barking. Confrontation comes into play when predators are not dissuaded by exclusion or disruption. These dogs are not afraid to engage when needed. Properly reared guardian dogs are exposed to livestock from birth. They do not regard livestock animals as competition for territory but rather an extension of their pack Livestock guardian dogs work

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With Black Friday deals being announced early, it is important to practice safe internet habits as many head online to purchase gifts this holiday season. And according to a recent survey from TopCashback.com, the USA’s most generous cashback site, 88% of Americans will be doing the majority of their holiday shopping online. Here are 10 tips to help safely navigate online shopping this holiday season. 1 Stay away from sus icious websites. If you are looking for the hottest toy of the season, you may come across a variety of sites including some you have never shopped at before; however, if you see one that seems questionable, has an outdated design and/or has multiple pop-up windows, it may not be a legitimate retailer site. Refrain from making any purchases on these types of sites to ensure that your personal information does not get compromised. To make sure you’re always shopping from the legitimate and verified site, either bookmark or favorite the page so you can safely access it every time. In addition to avoiding suspicious looking sites, make sure your site has either a small lock icon in the corner of your URL field and/ or says “HTTPS” – emphasis on the ‘s.’ This layer of security is essential when online shopping and sharing personal information. If the site is not secured or the URL only features “HTTP,” your transaction may be compromised. void unsecure networks and devices Any time you purchase something online make sure you take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Use security software and firewalls to keep your information secure. If you’re out and about, avoid public computers and connecting to public Wi-Fi networks to make sure no one can potentially access your information. To keep your information secure, it is important to regularly change your password – usually every three to six months – to reduce the chances of someone accessing your personal profiles, data, credit card numbers, etc. If

you must shop online on public Wi-Fi, use a VPN, a virtual private network. Look out for hishing emails. While you’re scrolling through your email this holiday season for any coupons or promotions, be wary of any enticing subject lines from unfamiliar senders in your inbox. Clicking on emails from unknown senders can infect your computer with viruses and malware. You can avoid them by deleting any suspicious messages and be on the lookout for emails disguised as if they came directly from family members, co-workers, etc. If the message looks strange or has any grammatical errors, double-check the sender address to see if it is actually from that person. More often than not, your gut feeling is usually right, so delete the message immediately if it is actually not from a person you know. Look out for scams via text. You may also find yourself in a similar situation by receiving texts from unknown numbers about a package you’re supposedly receiving. Again, don’t click on any links and delete the message especially if you have not signed up for text alerts or are not expecting a package. Keep in mind that criminals use this scheme to get you to provide personal information. You can report any phishing emails and texts to the Federal Trade Commission. 4 ay with rotection Ensure your online safety by not only logging onto a secure site and network, but also by making purchases online with either a credit card or through PayPal. By using these payment methods, you’ll have an added layer of consumer protection that can guard you against fraud. Don’t get a false sense of security, however. If you notice any suspicious activity on your credit card, contact your provider immediately. Sign-up for different security alerts to get notified when your card gets used without it being present, for purchases over a certain amount and more. eware of gift scams Around the holidays you may see gift-exchanges pop up on social media where you pay a small

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amount to purchase one gift and in return, you get lots of gifts from strangers. Avoid these at all costs. These scams are not only illegal, but you are also distributing your personal information to people you don’t know. Plus, you’ll also likely lose the money you put in and you won’t receive anything in return. Dodge any sites that acce t gift cards as a form of ayment Gift cards are a great present to give around the holidays. But did you know they are also a scammer’s favorite way to steal money? Be cautious of any websites or phone representatives that only take gift cards from other retailers for payment. Any merchant who limits your payment options to gift cards only is usually trouble. Don t give out more infor mation than you need to Here’s a rule of thumb to always follow: no shopping website will

ever need personal details like your Social Security number. If you’re asked details you don’t feel comfortable sharing, call the customer service line and ask whether you can supply some other identifying information – or walk away. e wary of dream deals If a website offers something that looks too good to be true – like rock-bottom prices on the new iPhone 12 – then it most likely is. Before you purchase a once-in-alifetime deal, use similar sites to compare prices and pictures of the item. Hard-to-believe low prices should raise a red flag about the legitimacy and authenticity of the website. Do your research on new merchants Before you shop at a new online retailer, do your research. Does the merchant have complaints at the Better Business Bureau or poor

customer reviews? Does the company have a verified social media account? And don’t forget to check the business’s contact information. If there’s no email address, phone number or address for a brick-andmortar location that could be a red flag that it’s a fake company. 10 e smart a out download ing a s Similar to “phishing” emails that look like they’re from legitimate stores, be wary of fake consumer apps. To avoid compromising your private information, do your research and make sure to read comments and reviews on the Apple App Store and Google’s Play store before downloading. And pay close attention to the access and permission that the app asks for. R ebecca G ramuglia is a consumer expert at TopCashback. com.

Manage low bandwidth during remote learning sessions TEMECULA – One of the biggest challenges posed by remote learning is keeping students connected to their teachers and their classmates, not all of whom had readily available access to devices that could facilitate such connections. School systems worked to procure devices for students only to be confronted by another challenge: low bandwidth. According to Microsoft, bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred over an internet connection per second. Low bandwidth can compromise

students’ ability to stay connected to their virtual classrooms. Helping students overcome that challenge, Microsoft offered the following tips on how educators, students and parents can manage low bandwidth during remote learning sessions. Reduce reliance on video during class sessions. Turning video cameras off during live class sessions can help to overcome the challenges posed by low bandwidth, as live video is a key contributor to excessive use of bandwidth. If video must be used, encourage

students to turn off their cameras when they are not speaking. Use prerecorded content. Prerecording content enables students to stream video over the internet, saving those with low bandwidth the hassle of downloading large video files to their computers. Microsoft recommends educators who prerecord content for their students to stream to instruct those students to use class time to complete assignments. Educators can make themselves available via chat to answer questions students may have about their assignments. O ne of the b ig g est challeng es posed b y remote learning is keeping students connected to their teachers and their classmates, not all of w hom have devices that can facilitate such connections.

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PETI TI ON TO AD M I N I STER ESTATE NO T I CE O F P E T I T I O N T O N CHERI M AE LAN Z I SERA, ak a CHERI M . LAN Z I SERA, ak a CHERI LAN Z I SERA CASE # : P R I N20 0 10 70 o all he rs, bene c ar es, cre tors, co ntingent cr ed itors, and persons who may otherwise be interested n the w ll or estate, or both o CHERI M AE LAN Z I SERA, ak a CHERI M . LAN Z I SERA, ak a CHERI LAN Z I SERA A Petition f or Prob ate has been le by JASON M ALTERER n the per or o rt o al orn a, o nty o vers e. he Pet t on or Probate re ests that JASON M ALTERER be appointed as personal representative to ad minister the estate o the ece ent. he pet t on re ests a thor ty to ad minister the estate und er the n epen ent m n strat on o states ct. h s a thor ty w ll allow the personal representativ e to take many act ions without obta n ng co rt approval. e ore taki ng ce rtain ve ry important act ions, howeve r, the personal representativ e w ll be re re to g ve not ce to interested persons unless they have waive d notice or co nsented to the propose act on. he n epen ent ad ministration authority will be granted nless an ntereste person les an obj ect ion to the petition and shows good ca use why the co urt should not grant the authority. A h earing on th e petition w ill b e h eld in th is court as f ollow s: ate 12/1 /2020 me D ept. P S3 ress o co rt 32 . ah t Canyon W ay, P alm Springs, CA 9 2262, P alm Springs – P robate T he co urt is cu rrently hold ing probate proce ed ings by only telephonic appearance s. T o appear telephon cally, please ollow these instruct ions: Call 1-213-30 6-30 65 and enter eet ng No. 2 1001 0, or Visit https: //rive rsid eco urts. webex. co m/meet/pald eptps3webex , type in your name and cl ick “ j oin meeting. ” I f y ou ob j ect to the grant ng o the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your obj ect ions or le wr tten ob ect ons w th the co rt be ore the hear ng. o r appearance may be in person or by your attorney. I f y ou are a creditor or a contingent creditor of th e decedent, you must le yo r cla m w th the co rt an ma l a co py to the personal representativ e appointed by the co urt within the later o e ther 1 f our month s rom the ate o rst ss ance o letters to a general personal representat ve, as e ne n sect on b o the al orn a Probate o e, or 2 6 0 day s rom the ate o ma l ng or personal el very to yo o a not ce n er sect on 0 2 o the al orn a Probate o e. Oth er Calif ornia statutes and legal a thor t ma aﬀe t o r r hts as a creditor. Y ou may w ant to consult w ith an attorney k now ledgeab le in Calif ornia law . o ma e am ne the e e t b y th e court. yo are a person ntereste n the estate, yo may le w th the co rt a e est or pec al Not ce orm 1 o the l ng o an nventory an appra sal o estate assets or o any pet t on or acco nt as provi d ed in P robate Cod e sect ion 12 0. e est or pec al Not ce orm s ava lable rom the co rt clerk. ttorney or pet t oner aw o eah ark n, Pro ess onal Corporation, 873 B eaumont Ave ea mont, al orn a 2223, 845-59 30 LEGAL # : 3 2 4 9 PU B LI SHED : Octob er 3 0 , N ov emb er 6 , 1 3 , 2 0 2 0

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FI CTI TI OU S B U SI N ESS N AM E STATEM EN T F ile Number: R -20 20 10 50 2 he ollow ng person s s are o ng b s ness as I SALLI AH B ROCK LU CKS777 14729 Cinnamon D r, F ontana, CA 9 2337 County: R iv ersid e I salliah T atare B rock, 14729 Cinnamon D r, F ontana, CA 9 2337 T his business is co nd uct ed by an I nd ivi d ual R egistrant has not yet begun to transact business n er the ct t o s name l ste above eclare that all n ormat on n th s statement s tr e an correct. reg strant who eclares as tr e any mater al matter p rs ant to ect on 1 13 o the s ness an Pro ess ons o e that the reg strant knows to be alse s g lty o a m s emeanor p n shable by a ne not to e cee one tho san ollars 1,000 . R egistrant: I salliah T B rock tatement was le w th the o nty lerk o R ive rsid e County on1 10 /14/20 20 NO T I CE —I N ACCO R D ANCE W I T H SU B D I VI SI O N a N 1 20, N N N P N V N N N , P , P V N V N b N 1 20, P 0 N N N N N P U R SU ANT T O SE CT I O N 179 13 O T H E R T H AN N N N N . N N N N P N. N N N N N N N V N N N , , N N 1 11 ., N N P N . P P N N N N . P N V N . LEGAL: 3 2 4 8 PU B LI SHED : Octob er 2 3 , 3 0 , N ov emb er 6 , 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 FI CTI TI OU S B U SI N ESS N AM E STATEM EN T F ile Number: R -20 20 11247 he ollow ng person s s are o ng b s ness as THE M OTHER LEAGU E 2 100 V sta rr eta pt 3 , rr eta, 2 2 County: R ive rsid e a tlyn t mn lva, 2 100 V sta rr eta pt 3 , rr eta, 2 2 T his business is co nd uct ed by an I nd ivi d ual R egistrant co mmence d to transact business und er the ct t o s name l ste above on 10 02 20 eclare that all n ormat on n th s statement s tr e an correct. reg strant who eclares as tr e any mater al matter p rs ant to ect on 1 13 o the s ness an Pro ess ons o e that the reg strant knows to be alse s g lty o a m s emeanor p n shable by a ne not to e cee one tho san ollars 1,000 . eg strant a tlyn lva tatement was le w th the o nty lerk o R ive rsid e County on 11/0 2/20 20 NO T I CE —I N ACCO R D ANCE W I T H SU B D I VI SI O N a N 1 20, N N N P N V N N N , P , P V N V N b N 1 20, P 0 N N N N N P U R SU ANT T O SE CT I O N 179 13 O T H E R T H AN N N N N . N N N N P N. N N N N N N N V N N N , , N N 1 11 ., N N P N . P P N N N N . P N V N . LEGAL: 3 2 5 5 PU B LI SHED : N ov emb er 1 3 , 2 0 , 2 7, D ecemb er 4 , 2 0 2 0 FI CTI TI OU S B U SI N ESS N AM E STATEM EN T F ile Number: R -20 20 0 8433 he ollow ng person s s are o ng b s ness as V I SI GHT 419 3 F latrock D rive , Suite 20 0 , R ive rsid e, CA 9 250 5 a l ng a ress 12 0 cerne lv te 1, os Angeles, CA 9 0 0 19 County: R iv ersid e hang n m, 12 0 cerne lv , os ngeles, CA 9 0 0 19 T his business is co nd uct ed by an I nd ivi d ual R egistrant co mmence d to transact business und er the ct t o s name l ste above on 0 /01/201 eclare that all n ormat on n th s statement s tr e an correct. reg strant who eclares as true any material matter pursuant to Sect ion 1 13 o the s ness an Pro ess ons o e that the reg strant knows to be alse s g lty o a m s emeanor p n shable by a ne not to e cee one tho san ollars 1,000 . eg strant hang n m tatement was le w th the o nty lerk o R ive rsid e County on 0 8/10 /20 20 NO T I CE —I N ACCO R D ANCE W I T H SU B D I VI SI O N a N 1 20, N N N P N V N N N , P , P V N V N b N 1 20, P 0 N N N N N P U R SU ANT T O SE CT I O N 179 13 O T H E R T H AN N N N N . N N N N P N. N N N N N N N V N N N , , N N 1 11 ., N N P N . P P N N N N . P N V N . LEGAL: 3 2 2 5 PU B LI SHED : Septemb er 4 , 1 1 , 1 8 , 2 5 , 2 0 2 0 R ep ub lish ed: N ovemb er 1 3 , 2 0 , 2 7 , D ecemb er 4 ,2 0 2 0 Registrant’s address did not match the fictitious form in the orig inal pub lication.

FI CTI TI OU S B U SI N ESS N AM E STATEM EN T F ile Number: R -20 20 0 839 6 he ollow ng person s s are o ng b s ness as CALI FORN I A CAB I N ET CEN TERS 2 2 one o r. a l Valley, 2 County: R ive rsid e al orn a ab net enters, 2 2 one o r. a l Valley, 2 T his business is co nd uct ed by a Corporation h s orporat on s reg stere n the state o R egistrant co mmence d to transact business und er the ct t o s name l ste above on J ly 1 , 200 eclare that all n ormat on n th s statement s tr e an correct. reg strant who eclares as tr e any mater al matter p rs ant to ect on 1 13 o the s ness an Pro ess ons o e that the reg strant knows to be alse s g lty o a m s emeanor p n shable by a ne not to e cee one tho san ollars 1,000 . R egistrant: P amela D orothy D unn, P resid ent tatement was le w th the o nty lerk o R ive rsid e County on 0 8/10 /20 20 NO T I CE —I N ACCO R D ANCE W I T H SU B D I VI SI O N a N 1 20, N N N P N V N N N , P , P V N V N b N 1 20, P 0 N N N N N P U R SU ANT T O SE CT I O N 179 13 O T H E R T H AN N N N N . N N N N P N. N N N N N N N V N N N , , N N 1 11 ., N N P N . P P N N N N . P N V N . LEGAL: 3 2 1 8 PU B LI SHED : August 2 8 , Septemb er 4 , 1 1 , 1 8 , 2 0 2 0 Repub lished: Novemb er 13 , 2 0 , 2 7 , D ecemb er 4 ,2 0 2 0 Reg istrant’s name w as missing a letter in the orig inal pub lication.

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AB AN D ON M EN T B U SI N ESS N AM E STATEM EN T OF AB AN D ON M EN T OF U SE OF FI CTI TI OU S B U SI N ESS N AM E F ile Number: R -20 160 720 6 le vers e o nty lerk s ce P eter Ald ana he ollow ng ct t o s b s ness name s has been aban one by the ollow ng person s M I N U TE M ORTGAGE 2 0 a n te 20 , en ee, 2 County: R ive rsid e mer rst nanc al, nc., 1 0 . c ell ps 11 , esa, 203 T his business is co nd uct ed by a Corporation h s orporat on s reg stere n / he ct t o s b s ness name re erre to above was le n vers e o nty on 0 /0 /201 Signed by: E ric B owlby, CE O N / N V N N 10/22/2020 LEGAL: 3 2 5 2 PU B LI SHED : N ov emb er 6 , 1 3 , 2 0 , 2 7, 2 0 2 0

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