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Scotty McCreery talks Temecula, shares insight into career moves

City gives approval for $950 million bond issue Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

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Country music singer Scotty McCreery performs at Galway Downs during the Temecula Valley Fair March 19.

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Thousands of Scotty McCreery fans, known as McCreerians, packed the Temecula Valley Fair sponsored by Temecula Valley Toyota Scion at Galway Downs Saturday, March 19, to see the country superstar perform live on

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the main stage for KFROG Country Night. While fans patiently waited for McCreery to take the stage, the “American Idol” season 10 winner took time to chat with Valley News about his time on the show that made him a superstar, making the transition to becoming an author and his thoughts on Temecula and

the people who make it special. McCreery who is in the middle of his 2016 tour, arrived to Temecula following a week of rest and relaxation playing golf in Florida. He said his time on American Idol changed him as an artist, but not as a person. “As a person, I try to stay the same, you know, to be the same guy

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I was before,” he said. “It definitely changed my life though, I was a grocery store bagger in high school before, now I get to go out and sing for a living. I am a lucky guy there.” McCreery said that as an artist, he continues to evolve and change as he spends more and more time

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Fire captain forges a new link between Fallbrook and Temecula

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A fire captain who has one foot in Temecula and another in Fallbrook might help forge a new link between the nearby communities. But the appointment of Gregory Mann to a key Temecula post will also help underscore the contrasts between the communities that once mirrored each other along a remote stretch of a winding, two-lane roadway. “There are a lot of differences,” Mann noted during a recent interview. “There isn’t a lot of crossover. They are different animals.” The two communities have followed different paths since the region was altered by the arrival of a broad, buzzing interstate highway. Mann, 46, will soon gain insights into the inner workings of both urisdictions. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Mann, who was recently named to

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New City of Temecula Public Traffic Safety Commissioner Greg Mann (left) with City of Temecula Director of Public Works Tom Garcia, inside the city hall’s traffic engineer room where engineers monitor live traffic Shane Gibson photo conditions at many of Temecula’s busy intersections.

Temecula Marine killed in Iraq during rocket attack near Mosul Trevor Montgomery WRITER

Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin was killed after coming under “ISIL rocketfire,” Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook confirmed Sunday. Courtesy photo

A U.S. Marine from Temecula was killed Saturday, March 19, at a coalition fire base near base at Makhmur in northern Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook confirmed Sunday. Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, a 27-year-old from Temecula, died at about 9 a.m., “after coming under ISIL rocket fire,” according to Cook. Cardin was deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which sent a detachment of Marines to Makhmur with the

intention of “providing force protection fire support at a recently established coalition fire base near Makhmur in northern Iraq,” Cook wrote in a press release. Cardin, who was a field artilleryman with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, was already on his fifth combat deployment overseas. He joined the Marine Corps in June 2006 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Before this latest deployment he had already deployed to Afghanistan three times and to Iraq once before. The morning after Cardin’s

death, on the 13 year anniversary of the war in Iraq, defense officials revealed the incident occurred at the first American firebase established in the area and that the base had only become operational a few days before the fatal rocket attack. The attack was carried out by Islamic State group militants, according to Pentagon and DOD officials. The Makhmur base that came under attack is home to the Nineveh Operations Center and is located roughly 60 miles outside of Mosul, the site of a chemical weapons

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Ben Matthews, 12, is granted one of his wishes from “Sweet Ben’s Bucket List” as his pounds the gavel to bring the March 15 Murrieta City Council meeting to order. Ben suffers from the effects of an inoperable brain tumor. He was not only the honorable mayor of Murrieta for an evening but earlier a Murrieta fire and police escort took him to French Valley Airport where the Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Team took him for a short helicopter ride over the city. Tony Ault photos

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The Murrieta City Council voted its approval for the Loma Linda University Medical Center’s $950 million revenue bond issue to help finance its plans to buy, construct, improve or renovate its health facilities in the Inland Empire. The financing, issued under the authority of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, will occur through a series of bond issues. The bonds will help Loma Linda Medical University Center continue its expansion and improvement of planned medical facilities including its Murrieta location that opened in April 2011 on the northeast corner of Baxter and Antelope Avenues seen off the I-215 freeway. Most of the bond issue, according to city staff, will be spent to replace the medical center in Loma Linda, but will include future improvements at the Murrieta and Redlands hospitals. The bond issue, administered by the CSCDA, will not cost the residents of the city any money. However, because the bond issue approval was contingent upon conducting a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public hearing in each of the cities where the universities medical centers are located. CSCDA was established 25 years ago to stimulate economic development throughout California by financing privately owned projects that provide public benefit by creating jobs, affordable health care, infrastructure, schools and other fundamental services that improve the quality of life in local communities. Since there were no comments from the residents attending the public hearing, the council voted 4-0 for the approval of the bond issue for the university. Councilman Alan Long was absent. In other action the council received an update from city on residents who will be or wish to be on a revised signage task force. In the March 1 council meeting staff reported that the city’s sign ordinances needed to be revised because recent U.S. Supreme court rulings (Reed vs. the town of Gilbert, Arizona) that ordered all cities temporary signage should be of equal size given the same length of time for removal. The council asked the city staff to find residents and businessmen in the city who would like to serve on a special signage task force to study and make recommendations to the council for new and revised signage ordinances.

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Staff confirmed that Marissa Crowther, Patrick Ellis, Barbra Nugent, Michael O’Donnell and Gene Wunderlich wanted to be on the 2016 Signage Task Force. The following individuals were invited to participate, but as of the March 15 council meeting have not yet confirmed participation: Michael Hames. Barbara McLean, Steve Rawlings and Boris Said. Staff members that will be attending the task force meeting will be; City Planner Cynthia, Lisa Sanchez-Mendoza, Development Services Director Ivan Hollar, Assistant City Manager Kim Summers, and Code Enforcement Officer Gina Dickson. At the beginning of the meeting Mayor Randon Lane surprised those residents in attendance with the introduction of the “honorary mayor” of Murrieta, 12-year-old Ben Matthews. Young Ben, visiting from Texas with his family, happened on Mayor Lane recently. Lane learned that the youngster is suffering from an inoperable brain tumor and his family has created

what is called “Sweet Ben’s Bucket List,” on the internet describing some of the things Ben wants to do before he goes blind and becomes completely debilitated. Lane invited Ben, while in Murrieta, to sit down with the council at dais at the March 15 council meeting and bring the meeting officially to order. Ben pounded the gavel loudly as he smiled for those in attendance. The weekend prior to the meeting, Mayor Lane with the assistance of the Murrieta Fire Department and the Riverside Sheriff’s Aviation Team at French Valley Airport, surprised the youngster by giving him a ride in one of the city’s fire trucks and a police escort to the airport where he boarded the Sheriff’s helicopter for a short ride over the city. These were a few things on Ben’s bucket list fulfilled. To learn more about Ben Matthews to “Sweet Ben’s Bucket List,” at www.gofundme.com.

against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and encompasses campaigns in Iraq as well as Syria. “This is the second combat death since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve, and it reminds us of the risks our men and women in uniform face every day.” Cook wrote in the press release about the attack and Cardin’s death. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the service members involved, their families and their coalition teammates who will continue the fight against ISIL with resolve and determination.” Cook confirmed eight other Marines were wounded in the rocket

attack and are receiving treatment for their various, unspecified injuries. Discussing Cardin’s death, Marine officials said in a written statement Sunday, “The loss of a service member greatly affects us all. This tragedy saddens II Marine Expeditionary Force and the 26th MEU.” The day after the fatal attack, the Marine Corps Times reported that the joint task force overseeing the fight against ISIS announced it was sending additional Marines from the 26th MEU to Iraq to join the roughly 3,700 U.S. troops already deployed to fight ISIS.

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Menifee soon to have a commercial identity Jacob Preal VALLEY NEWS INTERN

A recognizable label for the city of Menifee is in the works. City Council convened March 16, to approve a citywide branding project and vote unanimously to approve a Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan brought forth by city staff. The plan will now be established as a background document to the City of Menifee General Plan. The Council also approved the adoption of Ordinance 9.76: “Sign Regulations” in order to combat safety concerns within the city. New sign protocol requiring permits for some of the more obtrusive signs will become effective April 15. Realizing Menifee’s potential profitability with its recent incorporation, staff presented a branding project to the City Economic Development AdHoc Committee in 2015. After receiving approval and several

For his update, Councilmember John Denver discusses the strong winds that took shingles off his roof and tore through his yard as he commented on the “strange things” that happen in Menifee.

Councilmember Lesa Sobek invites citizens to the annual Menifee Better Together Event April 23, where volunteers will come out and help clean-up and beautify the City of Menifee.

Planning Manager Lisa Gordon describes an amendment to the City of Menifee Municipal Code that will allow plot plan extensions up to a maximum of five years for builders in the community. Jacob Preal photos

offers from companies desiring to assist with the comprehensive branding effort, staff selected Northstar Destination Strategies to tackle the project. It is the company’s goal to attract “new business through research, strategic planning and compelling graphic identity.” Also supporting the city in this project is the Western Riverside Council of Governments Beyond Funding Program for Economic Development and Sustainability Grant, which has awarded the city $87, 039 for its branding effort. Council has appropriated a General Fund revenue and expenditure, not to exceed that amount. NDS is projected to produce a tagline, logo, economic development marketing materials, and a city style guide in six to seven months.

important to the community. The new plan organizes the city’s facility prioritization by placing biking and hiking trails and sidewalks at the top of the city’s concern and lighting sports fields toward the bottom. As a whole, the plan emphasizes the protection of natural resources, the strengthening of community image and sense of place and the increase in cultural unity. Michael Garrison of Riverside Building Industry Association expressed the attractiveness of the plan, but felt that the hasty fee jump for single-detached housing units was a red flag for future business with builders and buyers. Barring this complaint in mind, the plan was approved unanimously. Council also stressed safety as a primary city concern by adopting Sign Regulations. The new ordinance requires that “signs may be displayed in a manner that effectively communicates their message” without “visual distractions that pose potential safety issues.” Without a

City Council was excited to announce staff’s Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan. City Manager Rob Johnson had been authorized to spearhead the development of a Parks master plan after an order for new park dedication and improvements required compliance with the General Plan’s Open Space and Conservation Element. This plan will be incorporated into the general plan to allow for future park and recreational alterations. “This is another great day in the city of Menifee with the presentation of this particular agenda item,” said Mayor Scott Mann. “It is very exciting.” After several research processes and critical examination, the master plan has been determined as a reflection of the elements most

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MANN from page A-1 Temecula’s Public / Traffic Safety Commission. “It’s interesting to me.” Mann was appointed Jan. 26 over four other applicants who included an attorney, a business controller, a retired Navy crewman and a manufacturer’s representative. At least one of the applicants had previously applied for a city post. Councilman Jeff Comerchero said he expects Mann will be “a great addition” to the five-member panel that advises the city council on police, traffic and other public safety issues. Commissioners are paid $50 for each meeting attended. For generations, Fallbrook and Temecula were fraternal twins on a patchwork of dirt and gravel roads that was simply called California’s Inland Route. The route was tagged with a series of local names over the years as it was paved and improved. It was designated Highway 395 in 1939 after federal legislation was passed. It was dubbed the “Three Flags Highway” because it linked three nations with Mexico and Canada serving as its bookends. In this area, the highway threaded its way through the fledgling towns and cities of Poway, Escondido, Vista, Fallbrook, Rainbow, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Val Verde, Alessandro, Riverside and Ontario. At that time, Fallbrook boasted a larger population than Temecula and it had more stores, restaurants and services. But segments of the highway – including sections in Riverside and San Diego counties – began to disappear when Interstate 15 was built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Construction of the freeway fueled development booms that changed the faces of many of those communities. I-15 was built through the heart of Temecula, creating development pressures that transformed the sleepy community. Temecula quickly staked out a position as a retailing and jobs hub, and it became a city in December 1989 with about 27,000 residents. The city maintained that regional dominance as it attracted car dealers, shopping centers and a regional mall. Those projects generated a broad stream of sales tax revenues that spurred the construction of road and freeway improvements, parks, community centers, museums and other amenities. The population of the 37-square-mile city is nearing 110,000, and it is expected to eventually peak at about 150,000 residents. Temecula added a hospital to its crown in October 2013. The $150 million complex at the city’s southeast corner is expected to

permit, citizens are generally able to display any noncommercial signs on residential and non-residential private property. This includes election signs on front lawns. Three types of sign permits have been introduced, including a required master sign program for shopping centers and office parks. Most citizens, however, will utilize Temporary sign permits if signs are only in place for a brief amount of time. Retailers and others that make use of public property are required to have a standard sign permit for all permanent signs unless exempted by the ordinance. The ordinance strictly prohibits blinking and flashing signs, neonstyle signs, signs containing obscene or unlawful advertising and signs that block pedestrian walkways. Some prohibited signs can, however, be allowed if a city-approved master sign program is in place. For more local news or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com. someday grow from 140 beds to more than 300. But the path of the freeway was located about five miles east of Fallbrook, and that isolation spared the community from the waves of growth that swept over Temecula. Efforts to form a city stalled, and Fallbrook has remained an unincorporated community that relies on county services and a patchwork of nonprofit groups. Fallbrook’s tiny hospital closed in November 2014 after more than 50 years of serving the community. As the trajectories of the two communities have diverged over the years, so have their emergency services systems. Mann now has a unique vantage point to observe and interact with both systems. Mann graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1988. He and his young family moved to Temecula about a dozen years ago. Yet he remained anchored to Fallbrook via his job as a captain for the North County Fire Protection District. That district includes about 50,000 residents of Fallbrook, Rainbow and Bonsall. It also provides medical aid to another 40 square miles of nearby tracts. The closure of Fallbrook Hospital last year has hit the district hard, Mann said, as ambulances must now drive patients to Temecula, Escondido or Oceanside for emergency room care or hospital admissions. That change has taken the district’s three ambulances and their crews out of service for longer periods. The extra distance can easily add an hour or more to a medical call, and the additional miles are boosting ambulance fuel, maintenance and wear-and-tear costs. “It’s been a major challenge,” Mann said. “It’s affected our delivery (of services) significantly.” Temecula’s fire services, meanwhile, are facing their own fiscal challenge. Rapidly rising police and fire protection costs are vexing the city as development slows, revenues flatten and rising payroll, pension and other operating costs impact the budget. The city sponsored a series of workshops that touched on a potential sales tax increase that could be placed on a future ballot. But there has been no decision on whether to schedule an election for such an increase. Mann said those budget issues, as well as how each jurisdiction evaluates their performance, will be key issues to examine as he eases into his new role. He will also study the nuances in the way Temecula provides its police, fire and medical services. “Obviously, customer service is No. 1,” he said. “I’m planning to get up to speed to find out what their concerns are and what they want from a commissioner.”

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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, recently honored Temecula Mayor Pro Tem Maryann Edwards as the 2016 Woman of the Year for

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day’s busy woman,” said Waldron. “Maryann’s accomplishments over the years add up to a life dedicated to serving children, students, and a lifetime commitment to civic engagement. Her continued devotion to the success of those around her makes her the perfect choice for Woman of the Year 2016.” For nearly 30 years, Edwards has been active in Temecula and Riverside County. Elected to the Temecula City Council in 2005, she currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem. Edwards has worked with local agencies and has served on the board of directors for dozens of nonprofits. As CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Riverside, director of the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Authority, Riverside County First 5 Commission Advisory and the founding director of Safe Alternatives for Everyone, Edwards has helped

numerous children and victims of domestic violence while also focusing on education, the environment and public safety. Last year, Edwards was a panelist at the White House Summit on Education and was instrumental in the establishment of the California State University San Marcos, Temecula campus which opened in 2009. Before coming to California,

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“I invite and encourage our local businesses and residents to do the same.” Thousands of children throughout our region, like many other regions throughout the nation, are impacted by Autism, the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. The City of Temecula recognizes that youth with special needs and their families have unique needs that are not easily addressed and is committed to inclusion and providing opportunities for recreation and enrichment that improves the quality of life to residents of all abilities. Please join the city and Our Nicholas Foundation on World Autism Awareness Day at the steps of City Hall. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 2. as the two groups kick-off this special celebration by illuminating the Civic Center, City Hall located

Edwards was the university ambassador for the University of Nevada, Reno and the lead vocalist for “Sounds of Reno» Jazz Ensemble. When she arrived in Southern California, Edwards became a fulltime singer/recording artist, singing and recording at Disneyland and performing with Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Neil Sedaka, Vikki Carr, John Denver, Donna Summer and other industry legends.

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Dancers Jestoni Dagdag and Jonathan Kim of Vicious Circle Dance Company perform “Perimeter,” choreographed by Valerie Cabag during the Front & Main Dance Festival competition March 20. Shane Gibson photos

Ariana Gonzalez and Derek Lauer of the City Ballet of San Diego perform “Clare De Lune,” choreographed by Geoffrey Gonzalez during the Front & Main Dance Festival competition at the Old Town Community Theater. The City of San Diego Ballet earned third place for their performance.

Dancers with Entity Contemporary Dance perform “Efflux,” Dancers with Re:borN Dance Interactive perform “And choreographed by Will Johnston and Marissa Osato during then, one day...,” choreographed by Boroka Nagy during the Front & Main Dance Festival competition. the Front & Main Dance Festival competition.

Dancers with the Acts of Matter performance group perform “Retrouvaille,” choreographed by Rebecca Lemme during the Front & Main Dance Festival.

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PEOPLE DRIVE FROM ALL OVER TO FIND THE CAR OF THEIR DREAMS. AREN’T YOU CURIOUS WHY? Dancers perform “The Last Light,” choreographed by Yasmine Lindskog during the Front & Main Dance Festival competition at the Old Town Community Theater in Temecula.

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Local Murrieta Mustangs host 4-H Presentation Day

Members of the Murrieta Mustangs 4-H show off their presentations during Presentation Day held at Tractor Supply Co. March 4. Courtesy photo

Allison Renck WRITER

Oftentimes when people learn about 4-H clubs they believe the clubs are only for youths that want to raise animals or learn to sew. The 4-H Club program is about much more than raising animals or learning to sew a dress; it’s about enrichment education through inquiry based learning. The Murrieta Mustangs 4-H Club based in Murrieta demonstrated this when they hosted a Presentation Day for 4-H

Club members at the Local Tractor Supply store Friday, March 4. The 4-H program is an organization for youths ages 5 to 19 that promotes hands on experimental learning. The program is open to all people from all backgrounds. The program is part of the division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a statewide network of the University of California. A 4-H member has the opportunity to participate in 4-H through community clubs, afterschool programs, camp, events, conferences and military partner-

ship programs. At Presentation Day the youths developed and created presentations that were used as a method to communicate an idea or topic by showing, telling or expressing their knowledge or ideas. One of the young members did a presentation on using bugs as a source of food. He did this by preparing research of the subject, organizing his ideas in a logical order and using his public speaking skills to present it to the audience. The 4-H program knows through University of California Research that giving presentations helps develops many life skills. Some of these skills include the ability to speak in front of a group, organization of ideas, and use of illustrations to support what you are speaking about. The 4-H program wants to offer youths the opportunity to find out what they are passionate about and to share these “sparks” with other people. To teach leadership skills to the youth in the 4-H program, the adult volunteers encourage members to take on leadership roles, such as holding an office, being on a committee or being a committee chairman or chairwoman. The committee chairman for this event was George Barankovich, who has been a 4-H member for two years. “I need to remember more and

County’s unemployment rate remains under 6 percent RIVERSIDE – Riverside County’s unemployment rate was unchanged last month, with most sectors of the regional economy stable or expanding slightly, state officials announced last week. The jobless rate in February, based on preliminary estimates, was 5.9 percent, the same as January, according to the California Employment Development Department. The rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than a year ago, when unemployment stood at 7 percent, EDD data showed.

According to figures, the countywide civilian labor force numbered 1,033,400, with 72,800 people out of work in February. The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in February was 5.8 percent – same as the prior month. Bi-county data indicated payrolls expanded by the widest margin in the leisure and hospitality industry, which added 2,500 positions. The public sector, along with educational services and manufacturing, added 3,300 jobs,

according to figures. The information and financial services sectors, as well as miscellaneous unclassified industries, increased payrolls by about 400, data showed. The retail trade sector shed the largest number of jobs in February – 2,600 – while the agricultural and business services sectors recorded losses totaling 1,600, according to the EDD. The agency said the state’s nonseasonally adjusted jobless rate in February was 5.7 percent.

write down notes more often, and people tend to talk a lot during the planning meetings,” Barankovich said of his learning experience. The adult volunteer of the presentation day was Kathryn Elliott, who spent many hours helping George and the committee put the event together. She said that this event was Barankovich’s first time taking on a leadership role and he handled the responsibility “very well.”

“I enjoyed the opportunity to work with the kids as they learned what it takes to put on, plan and execute an event,” Elliot said. “It takes practice but 4-H is great at giving the members the opportunity to learn valuable skills like this.” For more information on the Murrieta Mustangs 4-H Club, call Susan Marsh at (619) 840-6332, send an email to Murreita4h@ g m a i l . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. murrietamustangs4h.com.

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Local Judge tosses murder charge against rehabilitation counselors MURRIETA – Four employees of a Murrieta drug rehab will not face murder charges for allegedly failing to adequately care for an ailing man who died after checking himself into the facility, a judge ruled Friday, March 18, but the defendants will still be tried for alleged elder abuse. Mignon Hernandez Dean, James Andrew Fent, Jerrod Nathan Menz and Kristofer Michael McCausland are accused in the death of 53-yearold Gary Benefield in 2010. During a hearing on a defense motion to set aside the indictment against the foursome, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Elaine Kiefer found there was insufficient

evidence to warrant a murder charge. However, she let stand an allegation of abuse of a dependent adult. A trial date is tentatively set for May 6 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. The defendants are free on bail. As part of her ruling, Kiefer also dismissed charges against Tami Dawn Scarcella, an employee of A Better Tomorrow substance abuse center, where Benefield checked himself in to detox on his birthday, July 26, 2010. Had the murder count stuck, the case could have laid the precedentsetting foundation of holding drugabuse centers accountable for the

most serious criminal offense when a patient dies. Court papers state that Benefield suffered from alcohol addiction and other ailments that he wanted to address when he selected A Better Tomorrow for help. The California Attorney General’s Office alleges that the victim was just getting over a battle with pneumonia when he voluntarily signed into the facility. The longtime smoker required a portable oxygen tank to breathe. Prosecutors allege that after he was admitted, staff at the for-profit rehab failed to properly see to Benefield›s needs, placing him in a room unsu-

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and other complications. The case was profiled in a state Senate oversight committee report in 2012 that stressed the need for greater regulation of full-service rehabs. According to reports, Benefield›s was the fourth death at A Better Tomorrow in two years.

Sun City median beautification project continues MENIFEE – Phase three of the Sun City median landscaping project is underway as work begins on the Sun City Boulevard median just north of Cherry Hills Boulevard and south of McCall Road. The project timeline aims for completion at the end of April, weather permitting. This beautification project includes renovating five median areas on Sun City Boulevard. Contractors will be adding drought tolerant trees and shrubs, along with decorative boulders, to the median landscape. A point-to-point drip irrigation system will be installed to conserve water and avoid run off. The north and southbound lanes next to the median on Sun City Boulevard will be closed intermittently during construction, Monday through

Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speed limits will be reduced while lanes are closed. Traffic delays are not expected but motorists may choose to use Winged Foot Drive or Bradley Road as alternate routes to the Sun City Shopping Center. “As the city continues to invest in maintenance and beautification projects like this, we are simultaneously beautifying while conserving water,” said Community Services Director Robert Lennox. “It’s projects like these that improve residents’ quality of life while building pride in our community.” For more local news or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

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in the studio and performing under the spotlight. “As an artist, I am still growing and I am still learning,” he said. “The artist I was last year is a different guy today. It’s just an evolution of things.” In February the country crooner returned to the “Idol” stage that helped to make him famous to act as a mentor for Jenna Renae and Jeneve Mitchell, two finalists in the competition. Renae and McCreery performed his hit “See You Tonight,” while he and Mitchell sang Montgomery Gentry’s hit “Gone.” For McCreery, being back on the ‘Idol’ stage was a great way to share what he has learned with other up and coming artists. “I’d been back to ‘Idol’ to promote singles but never to mentor and somewhat be a part of the competition, so that was unique. That was fun,” McCreery said. “It was an interesting experience to share what I have learned with other contestants and hopefully giving them something they could use. I enjoyed the experience and hopefully they did as well.” When asked about his feelings regarding the popular FOX show being in its last season, McCreery said he would be sad to “see it gone.” “Fifteen years is a long time for any T.V. show. I am proud to be a part of it, but it will be a bittersweet finale this year,” he said, adding that he has watched a few shows this year, but he isn’t watching it to the extent he used to. “I used to watch it religiously because before (I became famous) I was home by eight o’clock every night, but now I go onstage at eight every night,” he said. McCreery said that the week he was at “Idol,” contestant La’Porsha Renae had really “impressed” him. “She is killin’ it, her voice is pretty incredible, I don’t know about predictions to win, but I like her singing,” he said. McCreery, who recently

penned a book on the road to stardom entitled, “Go Big or Go Home, The Journey Toward the Dream,” was hesitant to call the book his autobiography. “I like to call it more a travel log,” he said. “They bill it as an autobiography but I am just 22 so hopefully I have a lot more to write about down the road. It’s a book of experiences and where I have been and what I have learned.” McCreery said the road to stardom hasn’t been “all good.” “There have been plenty of low points the last few years too so it’s just taking what I have learned and sharing it with folks and hopefully somebody will read it and it can help them and hopefully folks enjoy the read.” McCreery said the transition from singer and songwriter to author was an easy one for him. “It kind of flowed easily, I tell stories for a living, just through songs and they are three minutes long,” he said. “This is different in the fact that I had to fill 270 plus pages to write my story. I got the chance to expand and think about stories that I hadn’t thought of in a while and dig up some old info kind of even for myself to relearn where I was and how I came to be.” McCreery said he wouldn’t rule out writing another book. “It would be a while,” he said “They wanted me to write the book a couple of years ago and a I said, ‘Not yet.’ I still have a long way to go.” “Go Big or Go Home, The Journey Toward the Dream,” is scheduled to arrive in bookstores May 3. McCreery, who arrived in Temecula the day before the concert, said he really enjoyed his time exploring all the city had to offer. “This is God’s Country. It’s cold back home but it’s a beautiful day here,” he said. “I love the people and the weather. The people here have been great to us.” While in town McCreery took some time in Wine Country and even explored Old Town Temecula. “Wine Country is always awesome,” he said. “It was my first time down in Old Town this week and that was really cool. We just walked around and saw all the shops and stuff and I really enjoyed it. It was a good time for us.” Country music singer and 2011 “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, at the Temecula Valley Fair at Galway Downs March 19. McCreery’s Temecula Valley Fair performance is his second appearance in Temecula after performing at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival in 2013.

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A road through time Bonnie Martland PAST PRESIDENT TEMECULA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Temecula was appropriately called “Temecula Crossroads of History” in the title of a book by author Phil Brigandi, an author wellknown to Temecula historians. The California Southern Railroad came from San Diego through Temecula and Murrieta and on to Colton and inland in the early 1880s. It washed out several times as it ran through

Menifee Matters now available, registration opens for classes, camps MENIFEE – The spring issue of Menifee Matters is available this week, delivering information to residents about free community events, spring classes and general city news, including an update about Menifee Moving, the city’s Capital Improvement Program. The newsletter is delivered to 35,000 mailboxes in Menifee and is also available at City Hall, the Menifee Community Services Department Headquarters, Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, Lazy Creek Recreation Center, the Sun City Library and the Chamber of Commerce. Also this week, registration opens for spring classes and spring break camp offered through Menifee’s Community Services Department. Classes are featured in Menifee Matters and on the city’s website at www.cityofmenifee.us/register. With affordable pricing and convenient locations, youth and adults can enjoy a variety of classes including hip-hop dance, cooking, horseback riding, yoga or dog obedience. Most classes are offered at the Menifee West Annex Building, 29995 Evans Road (next to the Senior Center) or the Lazy Creek Recreation Center, 26480 Lazy Creek Road. Classes have multiple sessions starting in March and vary in length and fees, which start as low as $20 for residents, depending on class type. Class registration is available online at www.cityofmenifee.us/ register or at Menifee’s Community Services Department Headquarters at 29995 Evans Road during regular business hours. The new spring break camp offers a week of games, arts and crafts, sport activities and good fun for children ages 6 to 12 years. The camp runs from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, from March 21 through April 1, and is held at the Lazy Creek Recreation Center. The cost is $60 for residents, $72 for non-residents. Register online at www.cityofmenifee.us/register . For more information, visit www. cityofmenifee.us or call (951) 7233880.

Phone solicitors misrepresenting Hospice of the Valleys TEMECULA – Hospice of the Valleys reports that an organization which identifies itself as “Hospice Support Fund” has been soliciting people in our community, implying that they are raising funds for a national hospice appeal for our community. Hospice Support Fund and its parent company, The New Hope Foundation, Inc., is not affiliated in any way to Hospice of the Valleys and provides no support to Hospice of the Valleys. Hospice Support Fund’s disclosure indicates 5.9 percent of their expenses go to programs and the balance is spent on fundraising and administration. Whereas, Hospice of the Valleys spends 88 percent of every dollar toward programs. All correspondence sent out by Hospice of the Valleys is clearly marked with Hospice of the Valleys’ logo and the office address of 25240 Hancock Street, Suite 120 Murrieta, CA 92562 is on the envelope’s return address. In addition, all donation requests are mailed locally and donation checks are to be made payable to Hospice of the Valleys. For over 30 years, Hospice of the Valleys, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hospice organization has been privileged to provide compassionate and loving care to terminally ill patients and their families in the southwest Riverside and Fallbrook communities. Due to generous support from our community, care is provided to patients and their families regardless of their inability to pay. For more information or to support our mission with a donation, please contact Hospice of the Valleys at (951) 200-7800 or www.hospiceofthevalleys.org.

Temecula Canyon, so the railroad to San Diego, county seat in those days, was short-lived. Long before the railroad came to Temecula, travelers arrived by way of the Southern Immigrant trail. The trail crossed the Colorado Desert to bypass the Sierras and on to Warner Springs, roughly following CA 79 South to Temecula Parkway and beyond. Use your imagination to pull up the asphalt and traffic signals and other road furniture of the modern parkway. Imagine the dirt wagon road that lay beneath and the many wagon wheel marks and lost horse shoes hidden below, you may get a feel for the thousands who traveled the road in Temecula’s early days. Hard to envision one of the most famous and important trails west is now lined with such establishments as Wal-Mart, Kohl’s and Starbucks! Trappers, traders, forty-niners, and settlers traveled the trail in the millions. Many came as part of the California Gold Rush heading north to the gold fields in northern California. Once the trail reached Temecula the decision could be made to go west to San Diego and El Camino Real or to turn inland. The Butterfield Overland Stage traveled along the Southern Overland Trail. It even crossed Temecula Creek at the spot of the current Vail Ranch restoration site. Begun in 1858, John Butterfield’s southern route was terminated in 1861 because of the Civil War. The Southern Immigrant Trail and Butterfield Overland Stage Route came to be called the route

to Yuma. It brought the Mormon Battalion to Temecula during the Mexican-American War and served as a crucial line of communication during the Civil War. With much of the American Southwest in Confederate hands, many worried southern sympathizers would cause California to follow suit. The route to Yuma became critical to keeping California in the Union. Union patrols traveled the road trying to keep Confederate sympathizers from going south and abetting the enemy with supplies and manpower. They also guarded against a feared invasion from southern territories into California. Confederate Fort Yuma sat on one side of the Colorado and Union Fort Yuma on the California side. Union Camp Wright was built along the road roughly halfway between Temecula and Warner Springs to monitor these activities and to train troops of the famous California Column for its invasion of Texas. Not much more than an historic marker marks the location today and the drive along the rural route from just past wine country to Warner Springs, belies the importance of the road to Temecula and to California History. At Sam Hicks Monument Park in Temecula on the “They Passed This Way Monument,” stop and read the names of some of those who traveled this route to Temecula and California. You will be surprised, I think, at some familiar names you may know; and curious about some that you do not. The Temecula Museum, also in the park, can help

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assuage your curiosity and give you some insight to some of the very early Temecula pioneers who traveled the same roads we do every day and paved the way for the Temecula we know today. The Temecula Valley Historical Society meets the fourth Monday of the month at the Little Temecula History Center, corner of Wolf Store

Road and Redhawk Parkway (the red barn west of Kohls). The next meeting will be Monday, March 28, from 6-7 p.m. Scott Wolf will speak on “The Story of Walt Disney: Creating Kingdoms.” There is a social meet & greet from 5:30 - 6 p.m. Attendance is FREE. For more information, go to www. temeculahistoricalsociety.org.

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TVUSD board disenfranchises voters, one district at a time Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

I’m a troublemaker. I freely admit it. Sometimes I like to write my editorial on something that might be considered controversial just so I can try and get a rise out of people. In reality, I don’t do this to make trouble, but rather to get people talking. I don’t save my opinions for this editorial page either. I throw them out on social media, in daily conversations and anywhere else I can find a platform. I stir the pot for two reasons; one, because communication is key and usually when I stir the pot, it’s

because I feel strongly about something and two because the opinions of others helps me to gauge the climate on the topic of discussion and this week is no exception. The TVUSD Governing Board is on my “hit list” this week and they are no stranger to it. Recently the board approved a change in the method in which board members are elected moving from an at-large election system to by-trustee area to avoid possible litigation. Now the District is to be divided into five geographic areas beginning with the November election and each board member must live in, and represent each area.

A good idea in theory, as a matter of fact, as I have stated before, I am in favor of district voting versus atlarge, but this action by the board has red flags all over it and here, in my opinion, is why this is a problem; the move disenfranchises a majority of voters who live in the district, period! To deny a group of people the right to vote isn’t just wrong, it is a violation of their constitutional rights. Dr. Kristi Rutz-Robbins and Dr. Allen Pulsipher are both up for reelection this year and they both have something to gain by their approval of the measure. Those opposed to this measure say that the two board

members have already used their position in office for personal gain in regards to this situation. With this I agree. And since both Pulsipher and Rutz-Robbins reside in the central and southern areas of TVUSD, the entire northern portion of the district, which includes French Valley, won’t be allowed to vote since their by-trustee area is not up for election this year. Those are votes that may have potentially prevented the two from being re-elected. I don’t know about you but that sounds an awful lot like a disenfranchisement to me. By choosing to cast a vote in support of changing to by-trustee area

from at-large – instead or recusing themselves from the vote – during an election year when their seats are up for re-election both Pulsipher and Rutz-Robbins have not only behaved irresponsibly, they also trampled on the constitutionally granted right of a large number of residents within TVUSD’s boundaries. But, hey, it’s only my opinion. I’d like to hear your thoughts on this issue too, email me at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Valley News or its affiliates.

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg with Donald Trump. I was talking to my friend Mark, a Hollywood evangelical. He has five daughters. I asked how he intends to explain Trump to his girls. Trump is not only repeatedly divorced, but left his wives for mistresses and brags about his sexual conquests (including with married women). The casino mogul has strip clubs under his belt. We thought Bill Clinton was bad. At least Bill had the political discreetness to deny his escapades. (How’s that for a new standard?) Trump boasts. Mark told me that he has had the “Trump talk” with his daughters. He has told them that, sadly, all morality could be out the window this election. Among the Republicans, there still are solid family men in Ted Cruz and John Kasich (as was “Choking Marco”). Unfortunately, with Trump, the moral character that Republicans have demanded in their leaders has become an utter non-issue to angry advocates. This year, Democrats will be able to tell Republicans that all their past talk of family values and criticisms of Bill Clinton was a bunch of rotten

hypocrisy. The presidency is preeminently a position of moral leadership. “Morality,” said our first president, George Washington, is an “indispensable support” to political prosperity. That has not changed. What is changing is the huge number of Americans who suddenly don’t care about moral behavior in their leader, or excuse or justify it. And so, my advice to parents, especially on the Republican side: If Donald Trump gets the nomination, be prepared to sit down with your kids to have a frank “Trump talk.” Teach them not to be like that man. And always be ready to quickly change the TV channel. Dr. Paul Kengor is professor of political science and executive director of The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. His latest book is “Takedown.” His other books include “11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative,” “The Communist: Frank Marshall Davis,” “The Untold Story of Barack Obama’s Mentor and Dupes: How America’s Adversaries Have Manipulated Progressives for a Century.”

Having a “Trump Talk” with Your Kids Dr. Paul Kengor SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

I was watching a Republican presidential debate as my 8-yearold, John, sat next to me. Donald Trump, the front-runner, looked left and ripped Ted Cruz as a “liar” before seamlessly pivoting right and skewering Marco Rubio as a “sweating choke artist.” “Lying Ted!” Trump barked. “Choking Marco!” he shouted. My son laughed at the buffoonish spectacle, as if we’d just tuned in to Cartoon Network. “No, John,” I told him. “That’s not funny. We shouldn’t treat people that way.” “Is that man going to be our president?” John asked. “I don’t know,” I replied. I decided to turn off the TV while John is in the room with Donald Trump. Who knows what might come next? In addition to Trump mocking Rubio and denouncing Cruz, he labeled George W. Bush a “liar” and Jeb Bush a “joke.” As for Mitt Romney: dumb, stupid, “loser.” Megyn Kelly: a “bimbo” with “blood coming out of her eyes.” He doesn’t like her. And if Donald

Trump doesn’t like you, he lets you know. The American Founders extolled the virtue of prudence to our leaders and citizenry. They underscored the cardinal and theological virtues. Trump eschews virtue, embracing vice instead, and his supporters reward him by the millions. And thus, Trump excoriates his detractors: liars, losers, morons. “Look at that face!” yapped Trump of Carly Fiorina, a successful businesswoman. “Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that the face of our next president?” Again, push the children away from the TV. Yet another occasion – I check the latest headlines. The cable news station shows a Trump rally. Protesters speak up. This wasn’t the organized protest in Chicago, which Trump blamed on professional left-wing agitators; no, this is a typical political event. But Donald Trump is no typical candidate. Not one for criticism, Trump instructs his supporters how to respond to the dissenters: “knock the crap out of them!” Don’t worry, the millionaire ensures: “Just knock the hell – I

promise you, I will pay for the legal fees, I promise. I promise.” The cable news station shows repeated examples of such Trump bombast. Then follow clips of Trump supporters roughing up protesters in what could be a superb DNC ad against Trump in November. One Trump supporter, 78-yearo l d J o h n M c G r a w, s u c k e rpunched 26-year-old Rakeem Jones, with no regrets. “You bet I liked it,” McGraw growled to the press. “Knocking the hell out of that big mouth.” (Note how McGraw used Trump’s exact words: “knock the hell.”) Asked if Jones had it coming, McGraw affirmed, “Yes, he deserved it. The next time we see him, we might have to kill him.” Again, I turn off the TV before the kids see. Even more unsettling, the man behaving this way could be my kids’ next president, and from my own political party. The party of Lincoln and Reagan. As I write, Trump is raising the prospect of riots if unjustly denied the Republican nomination. One of his surrogates tells CNN that “riots aren’t necessarily a bad thing.”

TVUSD board members disenfranchise voters Protecting our kids’ privacy Dear Editor, William Gongreve, an English dramatist, once said, “He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.” Last month, TVUSD Board members voted to change the method in which board members are elected. At two public hearings, I spoke on behalf of TVEA, as well as representing myself as a long time employee of TVUSD. TVEA took a position to Oppose the Waiver Request and the timing of this process was questioned by two prospective candidates as well. During one of the public hearings I suggested beginning the process for a Waiver Request with an implementation date of 2017, a non-voting year for any school board seat. It was also suggested by another community member that Board Members (Dr. Allen) Pulsipher and (Dr. Kristi) Rutz-Robbins recuse themselves from voting on the issue of changing the method in which board members are elected, yet both of them ignored this community request. I would like to thank Board Members (Julie) Farnbach and (Sandy) Hinkson for listening to and responding to community testimony and voting no. Board members Pulsipher and Rutz-Robbins, who voted in favor

of changing the election process for the citizens of Temecula in the middle of an election year, each disenfranchised 80 percent of TVUSD residents expected to vote. These same two Board members could choose to run for re-election as incumbents. Board members Pulsipher and Rutz-Robbins are using their political authority and power for personal gains and are in direct violation of the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board’s Code of Ethics, which states, “Each Board member shall consider his/ her position as a Board member as a public trust and not use it for private advantage or personal gain.” On April 4, the Riverside County Committee on School District Organization will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of change in the election method and trustee area map. Ironically, Board member Pulsipher is on this committee as well. Residents of TVUSD should question whether Board member Pulsipher should be voting on this committee. As a potential 2016 school board candidate he has already voted to redraw his own district and choose his own voters. A vote on the County Committee and the Temecula Valley School Board would be analogous to a member of Congress voting in BOTH the House of Representa-

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tives and the United States Senate on a policy matter. This sort of consolidation of power is far from the intent of the proper role of a school board member and is undemocratic. Recently, in a Letter to the Editor in the Valley News, it was suggested that there are two options which could remedy this situation. If both Board member Pulsipher and Rutz-Robbins immediately declare that they will not seek re-election, the conflict of interest goes away. If both Board members are not prepared to do this, then Dr. RutzRobins, as board president, should call for a new vote in which both she and Pulsipher recuse themselves. Temecula residents deserve Board members who have integrity, do the right thing, and vote based on the public’s interest, not their own personal gain. As Edward Kennedy once said, “Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.” Kim Evans Temecula, California

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As the mother of a high school student, I joined parents throughout California in objecting to a recent court ruling jeopardizing the privacy of over 10 million California students. In February, ruling in the case of Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association vs. California Department of Education, United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller ruled that sensitive student information, including Social Security numbers, home addresses, mental and physical assessments of every student who has attended California schools since 2008 must be made available for analysis by a private advocacy group. In an age of widespread identity theft and child predators, no individual or business is truly safe. A court ordered release of this type of data is as astonishing as it is dangerous.

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Fortunately, the initial ruling has been modified. According to a news release from the California Department of Education, “the court has heard loud and clear from California’s families that they want their students’ privacy protected.” In a subsequent ruling, Judge Mueller ruled that parents, guardians and former students over 18 who object to the data release will now be allowed to opt out. If you would like to prevent the release of your student’s private data, visit www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ ws/documents/form2016jan26.pdf. The form must be printed out and mailed to the address provided by April 1, 2016. I am also supporting new legislation to help ensure that no release of private student information will be ordered again. Parents should not need to meet deadlines in order to opt out of a data release that should never have been ordered in the first place.

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Dining in the Valley Local wines pair wonderfully with a variety of Easter entree choices

Classic Easter Ham dinner pairs nicely with a Dry Reisling.

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aster is upon us so hop to it on your wine and food shopping! Temecula Valley has many fabulous wines to pair seamlessly with a variety of Easter feasts. If ham is your go to Easter dinner of choice, K.C. Resewehr of Fazeli Cellars recommends their Mehregan – which means “Harvest Time” in Persian – a light and fruity Grenache (98 percent) and shiraz (2 percent) blend, or their Ruby Rose (which is 100 percent shiraz). The Rose was smooth and delicate with the perfect amount of sweetness. Shar Martin of Mt. Palomar Winery suggests their 2013 Dry Riesling which will have fruity undertones to complement the sweet and salty ham or their 2010 Quartet Rhone style blend, a lighter body red with spicy, fruity undertones. Kathie Pensinger of Oak Mountain Winery likes to pair ham with either their Cinsault or River Rhodes, which is a Syrah Rose. This is one of their award winning wines with an inviting nose and a smooth finish. Honey baked ham, which is sweeter and has the addictive crunchy outer “crust” will go nicely with Fazeli’s Norooz (which is the Persian New Year and follows the first day of spring). Mt. Palomar’s 2013 Cinsault Blush or 2009 Kyanti are also excellent

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choices for this sweet meat. The Kyanti has the earthy taste of sweet chili with a finish of cloves, perfect for an Easter ham. Another popular choice for an entree is lamb, be it rack of lamb, leg of lamb or perfectly succulent lamb chops, this meat needs a bold red to stand up to its’ deep, rich flavors. Oak Mountain’s Syrah (the “King of all Rhone varietals”) can do just this! So can Fazeli’s 2012 Saadi which is 80 percent Petite Syrah, 18 percent shiraz and 2 percent Cinsault as well as their 2012 Hafez (75 percent cabernet sauvignon). And Mt. Palomar’s 2010 BOV Zinfandel and 2011 Cloudbreak are also excellent contenders. If you are going vegetarian this holiday, a blue cheese soufflé is a beautiful choice and I, personally, (though not a vegetarian), would not miss the meat course at all with this beauty on the table. The 2013 Castelletto Cortese, an award winning white at Mt. Palomar, has a high enough acidity to handle the sharpness of this cheese. If you want to go with a red, Mt. Palomar’s Mont Noir is a sweet red dessert wine, similar to a port, which would make another beautiful pairing. Oak Mountain suggests its’ 2013 Windy Ridge Cellars Weiner ’s Circle Late Harvest Primativo with any blue cheese course. Not only is this wine delicious, but it is part of their “Cause for Paws” collection, which benefits dogs with diabetes

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whose owners cannot afford their medication. Fazeli Cellars’ Yalda (one of my favorites at this winery) would also pair beautifully with this entree choice, as would their Pandemonium from their “Chaos” series. And finally we come to dessert. A light and luscious lemon tart is the perfect end to any springtime feast. Mt. Palomar’s 2014 Muscato di Amore or its 2013 Riesling are both good choices to complement this sweet treat. Oak Mountain recommends its’ Late Harvest Primativo, or a lovely Raspberry Sparkling. And Fazeli Cellars offers up their 2014 Riesling as the perfect end to your perfect meal.

As you can see, you need look no further than your own backyard to pull off a seamless and effortless perfectly paired Easter event. Cheers!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: March 25 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. EGG-Citing Dyeing at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Bring your own half dozen or so hard-boiled little eggs to use as your child will get to “eggsperiment” with “eggspert” coloring techniques that would make the Easter Bunny proud! Cost: $8 per person over age two. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. March 28-31 (1850.105) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wonders! Super Camp #4 for ages 4-13. These camps are hands-on fun from beginning to end. Perform over 50 experiments, watch 30 demonstrations, this will enrich your child’s thirst to know more about the world around them. Information: (951) 240-4266. March 28-31 (1850.106) 1-4 p.m. Wonders! Super Camp #5 for ages 4-13. These camps are hands-on fun from beginning to end. Perform over 50 experiments, watch 30 demonstrations, this will enrich your child’s thirst to know more about the world around them. Information: (951) 240-4266. March 28-31 (1675.101 & 102) Junior Master Chefs Spring Camp for ages 9-15. Show off your skills and learn new techniques. Mystery baskets and Team challenges, create culinary treats. Children will eat their creations at the end of class. Information: (951) 240-4266. March 28-April 1 (1980.101) Frozen Spring Fever Dance Camp for ages 4-10. Frozen Fever? Come build a snowman, dance with Elsa and Anna, learn basic ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling while dancing to the Frozen soundtrack. You will also make a craft, story time and movie. Bring a snack and water each day. Dance clothes and ballet, tap shoes are encouraged. Information: (951) 240-4266. March 28-April 1 (1410.101) Complete Tennis Spring Camp for ages 7-15. This camp is designed to keep fun in tennis while working on the fundamentals. Camp activities include stroke and strategy drills, mini-tournament

competitions and games. Children of all abilities and experience are welcome. Each camper will receive a CTC camp T-shirt. Information: (951) 240-4266. March 28-April 1 – 1:30-4 p.m. Furry Friends Kids Camp 2016 for ages 9-11 will be held at Animal Friends of the Valleys community classroom, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Campers will learn about pet care and responsibility, how to be safe around pets and participate in animal related crafts and activities. Cost: $60 per camper includes T-shirt and crafts. Registration by March 25. Information: Marisa Charrier at Humane.educator@animalfriendsofthevalleys. com or (951) 674-0618 ext 210. March 29-31 – 8:30-10:30 a.m. (6050.101) and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6050.102) Sweet Art Kids Camp. Learn how to decorate sweet treats with this fun hands-on three-day camp. Jill Foster, YouTube channel host of Sweet Art Made Simple will teach how to decorate cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more! Material fee, includes all supplies, decorating tools and ingredients. Information: (951) 240-4266. April 1 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fool Your Friends…Trick Your Teachers at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Bet you can make a golf ball float to the top of a jar instead of sinking to the bottom, can you do that? You will be able to after you join Professor Pennypickle’s helpers when they show you science magic that will amaze and outsmart your friends and maybe even your teachers. Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. ENTERTAINMENT: March 25 – 7-9 p.m. Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Cabaret brings the best of Broadway to Old Town Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 25 – 7 p.m. Cabaret at the Merc presents Motown Vol. 2 at 42051 Main St. Temecula. Family Owned & Operated

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on business degree programs with Cal State University San Marcos, THE Center, 43200 Business Park Dr. Suite 217, Temecula. This program allows students to earn an associate degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from CSUSM in another two years. Students receive support, work through the program as a cohort and will save time and money on the way to earning a four-year degree. Students must be prepared for college level math and English. Information: Kristine at (951) 4873409 or kdimemmo@msjc.edu. March 31 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. MSJC offers Information Sessions on Business Degree Program with Cal State University San Marcos, MSJC, 28237 La Piedra Rd. Room 805, Menifee. This program allows students to earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from CSUSM in another two years. Students receive support, work through the program as a cohort and will save time and money on the way to earning a four-year degree. Students must be prepared for college level math and English. Information: Kristine at (951) 487-3409 or kdimemmo@ msjc.edu. Now – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay and neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay and neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible. Now – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Dr. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com. Clippendales meet the first Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales”. The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores. EGG HUNTS: March 26 – 10 a.m. Temecula Easter Egg Hunts! So many hid-

den eggs and so much fun! Hop your way to one of Temecula’s annual Easter Egg Hunts! Don’t forget your Easter baskets and have your picture taken with the Easter bunny at Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way and Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena Way. Hunts are for children ages 1-12. Special needs hunts located at all parks. March 26 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children’s Fair and Egg Hunt at McVicker Canyon Park, 29355 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Join in the hunt as kid’s age’s 2-8 and special needs ages 3-12 search for their share of 8,000 eggs. Free activities, live entertainment, bouncers, food, pictures with the Easter Bunny from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information: (951) 674-3124 ext 292. March 26 – 12-5 p.m. Spring Fest hosted by the Pala Band of Mission Indians at 12196 Pala Road. Pala. Easter Bunny, pony rides, petting zoo, bounce house, games, vendors and more. Information: (360) 393-5172. March 26 – 9-11 a.m. Murrieta’s Spring Eggstravanganza at Town Square Park, 41717 Juniper St. Bring your baskets and camera’s and search for over 10,000 filled eggs!! Egg Hunt times: 3 years old: 9:30 a.m., 4 years old: 9:45 a.m. 5 years old: 10 a.m., 6 years old: 10:15 a.m., 7-8 years old 10:30 a.m. and 9-10 years old: 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. and under and special needs area will be available from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Information: Murrieta Community Services (951) 304-7275. March 26 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Second Annual French Valley Easter Eggstravaganza at Field View Park on the corner of Shrimp and Washington in Winchester. Bounce house, cotton candy, snow cones, Nine Easter egg hunts, petting zoo, train ride, giant slide, face painting and more. Presented by David Serpa Homes. March 26 – 9 a.m. to12 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Rancho Bella Vista Park, 31757 Browning St. Murrieta. Free activities, games, jumpy, obstacle course, face painting, coloring contest, music, raffle prizes, Easter gift baskets and more! Egg hunt for all ages 12 and under. Bring your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny presented by Tarbell Realtors of Murrieta/French Valley and Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District. Information: Tarbell (951) 677-3565. March 27 – 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt following Passion Life Church Easter Service for ages 3-6th grades at Murrieta Valley High School, 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta. Information: (951) 290-2787.

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Bringing fun through fundraising, more than 100 reality stars will visit Temecula once again for the annual Reality Rally. The stars participate with the public in a variety of events taking place April 7-9, all supporting Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. Gillian Larson, a reality star after she appeared on “Survivor, Gabon” created the event as a way to raise awareness of breast cancer and support Michelle’s Place and those who use its services. In the past, the Reality Rally raised thousands of dollars for the charity and Larson’s only hope for the event this year is for it to become bigger, gain more sponsors and in her words, “allow players to have a whole lot of fun.” Reality Rally opens with its staple events, such as the Red Carpet Reception and the Amazing Race, alongside the premiere of a new activity this year called Lip Sync Showdown. Groups of individuals have the opportunity to compete in a singing competition against celebrities. The winner receives the Golden Mike and all of the bragging rights the award entails. The Lip Sync Showdown will take place at the Pala Mesa Golf Resort April 7 starting at 7 p.m. Free to the public, the event mainly serves as a precursor to all of the excitement to unfold the following weekend. “The Lip Sync Showdown came from a seed that one of the reality stars planted, asking if we could fit in the weekend,” Larson

Participant Alec Beall (Big Brother Canada) navigates a rope obstacle challenge in Old Town Temecula during last year’s Reality Rally.

said. One of the celebrity chefs from last year emailed the idea to Larson, wanting another way to expand the rally. Every second of the showdown will be captured on a livestream to be broadcast multiple times on Channel 3 Temecula and online. This precedent will continue throughout the entire weekend, providing a way not only for the event to reach more people, but a way for sponsors to gain visibility. Larson wants sponsors to benefit in every aspect of Reality Rally, in order to maintain their support and gain even more. Sponsors may buy slots on the livestream, flyers, and even sections of the autograph book the public uses to collect reality stars’ signatures. “All of the sponsors are in the autograph book and they last forever,” Larson said. “People don’t

Lorimar Winery Spring Art Show to feature local and international artists

“Converse” by Santiago Garcia is just one of many artworks that will be displayed during the Lorimar Winery Spring Art Show.

TEMECULA — The work of more than a dozen acclaimed painters and sculptors will be on display for a two-day show and sale April 8-9 at Lorimar Winery, 39990 Anza Road in Temecula wine country. The event will once again raise the bar on fine art collecting in the region. The show will be open to the public all day long with special evening receptions filled with music, wine and guest appearances by some of the artists Friday and Saturday the featured evening receptions are from 5-8 p.m. They will show a wide spectrum of artists and their level of talent. All of the artists show in galleries nationwide and have strong collector bases around the globe. They hail from places like San Francisco, Uruguay, Poland and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Featured artists include award-winning painters, Jhina Alvarado, Santiago Garcia, Jill Holland, Darlene McElroy, Linda St. Clair, Agnieszka Pilat, Trevor Swanson and local landscape painter Jami Tobey. The wildlife sculpture of Tammy Lynn Penn will also be on display, as well as the photography of lo-

Local artists and their works such as Painter Jami Tobey’s “Summertime Rolls” will be featured during the Lorimar Winery Spring Art Show.

cal artist Bodhi Smith. The show features a wide range of styles from abstract expressionism to wildlife realism to landscape impressionism and plenty in between. Lorimar Winery owners say they are excited to keep their pledge to bring worldclass art to the Temecula Valley. The winery has hosted smaller art shows for the past few years, but customer demand and a growing interest in fine art has prompted the gallery to hold its biggest and boldest show yet. “We want to make a major statement with this show,” said Dave Lester, the winery’s art gallery director. “This show will feature some of the brightest lights in the modern art world. I expect a full house on both nights.” Members of the public will get the chance to meet some of the artists during the show, and purchase the paintings at promotional rates. For event details, contact Lorimar Winery at (951) 694-6699, Ext. 4 or go to lorimarwinery.com. For details on the artists, contact Weaver and Associates at (951) 259-6320 or weaverandassociatesart@gmail.com.

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Temecula, so it just came together.” Larson believes the benefit is mutual, as Temecula has grown with the Reality Rally. “It has spread the word ‘Temecula’ in many more places than otherwise. People come back. They didn’t know we had such a cool town and they come back and visit.” The community oriented mindset led the choice to donate all proceeds to the Temecula based organization, Michelle’s Place, which provides support to those affected by cancer. Larson felt connected to Michelle’s Place since her parents and her brother were lost to cancer. Larson said, “Years ago, I looked it up and Michelle’s story just struck me. Here was a young girl of 19, found a breast lump was told by her doctor ‘don’t worry about it.’” She was joining the Peace

Corps when she was 23. During the physical, they said to Michelle, “You have a breast lump.” They explored it further but it was too far gone by the time they caught it. She died two years later. To Larson, keeping the event in Temecula became an important endeavor. “I wanted my money local,” Larson said. “I didn’t want my money going to a national organization. I want to know that people who live in this area have a place where they can walk through the door and ask for help. Our fundraising helps make that possible.” The event began as a way to build the community and Larson hopes that many more will find a way to find time to become involved in the Reality Rally. For more information on registration, please visit www.realityrally.com .

Arts Council of Menifee Open House set Tony Ault WRITER

The Arts Council of Menifee will be hosting an art gallery reception and open house at the Kay Ceniceros Center April 3 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to the open house free at Newport and Evans Road in Menifee. The public will be able to see the many works of the artists from Menifee and the surrounding area and enjoy free refreshments. Drawings will be held during the open house. The arts are a vibrant and integral part of the Menifee’s culture. Arts Council Menifee offers artists from many venues the opportunity to

participate in the council’s showcases and special events. Artists and aspiring artists from dance to spoken word, jazz, to theater, photography, painting, volunteering and more are welcome to join the council. Recently voted Nonprofit of the Year, Arts Council Menifee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in our Community. The council support’s the area’s art and artists by collaborating with local organizations, businesses, school districts, Mt. San Jacinto College, and the City of Menifee to promote local talent. The events include: Menifee’s

Got Talent where performers of all ages present their talent; the Menifee Arts Showcase, where artists, musicians, singers, dancers and authors perform for the public outdoors at the Countryside Marketplace; Art Gallery Receptions where residents can stop by the Kay Ceniceros Center Gallery of Art where there are newly hung art pieces and time to meet the artists at the bi-monthly receptions. For more information about the Arts Council Menifee call (951) 290-2781 or visit info@ artscouncilmenifee.org. Call to be an instructor or student.

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throw this book away,” She hopes to bring as many people as possible – sponsors, reality stars, volunteers, spectators – to participate in the Reality Rally, as it only functions with and for Temecula. Born in South Africa, Larson moved to Temecula with her husband. “I came across Temecula and I think it was guided. I do believe it has been perfect for Reality Rally. This event works in this town,” Larson said. Larson’s idea for the event came from the love she had for both reality shows and her new home in Temecula. “It took me eight years to get on survivor,” Larson said. “I played for six days. I had a five-week vacation and I spent the five weeks thinking, “what can I do with this experience?” And I realized I now belong to the reality world. I love

Team Merica find a clue in their first challenge at the Temecula Farmer's Market in Old Town at last year’s Reality Rally. Shane Gibson photos

Disney Historian Scott Wolf will present a talk, “Walt Disney: Creating Kingdoms to the Temecula Valley Historical Society. Courtesy photo

Disney Historian Scott Wolf will present “Walt Disney: Creating Kingdoms” to the Temecula Valley Historical Society Monday, March 28, at 6 p.m. Wolf, a French Valley resident, has conducted extensive interviews of people who were involved in the creation of Walt Disney’s first theme park. He will share information about Walt Disney, the creation of Disneyland and how Disney’s visions have come to life in today’s Disney Resort experiences. Scott began his association with Disney in 1988 while working on the animated series “DuckTales” and later joined the production team of the “TaleSpin” television series. Since leaving Disney, Scott has remained involved with Disneyland in many

capacities and has written more than 700 articles for the Disney Archives official website. Scott’s “Mouse Clubhouse” library is his collection of personal interviews grown from conversations with Disney luminaries. Scott has recorded the personal accounts to be preserved for all Disney fans to enjoy. The public is welcome to attend this presentation at no cost at the Little Temecula History Center, the red barn next to Kohls at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and a social time before the presentation. For more entertainment news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews. com.

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Thousands of people attended the second annual Temecula Valley Fair at its new location at Galway Downs March 19 - 21. Shane Gibson photo

Alaina McCandless of “The McCandless Family Circus” performs aerial silk maneuvers for guests. Shane Gibson photo

DeAnna McCandless of “The McCandless Family Circus” performs a contact juggling show for guests.. Shane Gibson photo

Emily Botts, 11, gets a close look at a butterfly inside a butterfly exhibit provided by “Butterfly Farms”. Shane Gibson photo

Sienna Imperato, 3, reacts as a chicken flaps its wings at a petting zoo provided by Sweetwater Farms. Shane Gibson photo

Twin 8-year-old sisters Brooke (left) and Katlyn Lundell react after winning a prize from one of the many carnival games. Shane Gibson photo

Isabel Mason, 3, gets a close look at a turkey on display provided by the Riverside County 4-H. Shane Gibson photo

Guests attending the Temecula Valley Fair admire the farm animals on display provided by the Riverside County 4-H March 19. Shane Gibson photo

A variety of fair food vendors offering fried-food favorites to guests. Shane Gibson photo

Dillon Buscay of “Pretzels at the Fair” quickly rolls and twists pretzel dough before sending them to the fryer. Shane Gibson photo

Guests wait in line for “Gravitron” - one of many classic carnival rides. Shane Gibson photo

Dani McLean, 3, plays the “duck pond” carnival game. Shane Gibson photo

Carnival games and rides line the polo field at Galway Downs. Shane Gibson photo

Country music singer and 2011 “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, highlights the evening. Shane Gibson photo

Country music singer Scotty McCreey, performs at the Temecula Valley Fair March 19. Shane Gibson photo

Scotty McCreery fans at front row enjoy the March 19 live performance on the main stage. Shane Gibson photo

Aden Acosta, 8, from Menifee hugs his fishbowl plush won at the Temecula Valley Family Fair by his father Sam Acosta and grandfather from Lake Riverside Estates in Aguanga. Tony Ault photo

Stunt Dogs thrilled the crowd at the Temecula Valley Fair with their high-flying maneuvers. Tony Ault photo

The sun sets behind the midway at Temecula Valley Fair Friday, March 18. Kim Harris photo

Temecula recording artist Lindsey Carrier performs at the Temecula Valley Fair’s Community stage sponsored by Valley News Friday, March 18. Kim Harris photo

Jason Brock from Inland Empire Band Hammer’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band plays the flute during a performance at the Temecula Valley Fair’s Community stage sponsored by Valley News Friday, March 18. Kim Harris photo

Anthony Ayala from Hammer’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band belts out a song at the community stage during the Temecula Valley Fair Friday, March 18. Kim Harris photo

Madison & Makayla Doreck enjoy their time with Temecula Valley Fair’s special guest, The Easter Bunny. Tammy Birmingham photo

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Market at a glance (As of March 20, 2016) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

(334) 344

(385) 389

(80) 81

(226) 239

(112) 115

(127) 124

(142) 137

Average Selling Price

$438,763

$367,340

$277,186

$315,829

$516,143

$303,471

$170,580

$202,203

Average List Price

$764,008

$693,788

$396,179

$355,671

$617,196

$365,646

$272,345

$263,042

Median List Price

$539,250

$445,000

$385,000

$340,000

$494,900

$359,250

$239,999

$219,900

Asking Price per Square Foot

$193

$180

$146

$193

$155 (60) 60

$1,750,000

$2,190,000

$599,900

$1,300,000

$5,000,000

$155,000

$75,000

$119,000

$120,000

$62,000

$27,000

28%

33%

28%

22%

35%

29%

3069

2733

2200

2655

2334

1536

1534

(112) 106

(99)

Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,900,000

$915,000

Least Expensive Listing

$250,000

$109,900

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

31%

30%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

14%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

5% 3103

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

(74) 81

(84)

$153

409

(116) 117

Average Days on Market

$160

(403)

(85)

$142 (125) 122

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (44.5)

Seller (43.5)

Seller (54.7)

Seller (46.1)

Seller (37.5)

Seller (50.3)

Seller (50.1)

Seller (46.9)

Market Action Index*

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 03/21/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 03/20/16. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Six steps to creating fairy gardens for children TEMECULA – Gardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children alike. Gardening encourages creative thinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well. Adding a touch of whimsy to gardening can make it that much more attractive to children. Perhaps that is why fairy gardens have become so popular among youngsters. Fairy gardens can be designed in outdoor gardens or in containers that children can nurse and enjoy indoors. Here are six steps to get your fairy garden up and running. 1. Choose your container or location. Decide where to place the fairy garden. Hollowed-out tree stumps are both contained and outdoors, and children may feel like the fairies inhabited this neglected area of the yard and made it their own. Otherwise, use containers

you already have, such as old pots, hanging baskets, picnic baskets or cookie tins. Wooden birdhouses with their roofs removed also can make for clever places to house the gardens. 2. Choose a theme. Fairy houses can take on any theme their creators prefer. Themes help children decide what to include in their gardens. For example, a seaside retreat may work well with little reclining chairs, sea grasses and succulents. You can then complete the theme by adding some seashells and colored stones. 3. Draw up your design. Before securing anything in the container or digging into your garden bed, sketch out a garden design. This gives you an idea of how the finished product will look. Even before planting, gently place plants and other components in their spots and move them around

accordingly until you find the desired look. 4. Include similar-needs plants. Mixing plants that have different requirements can make it challenging to care for the fairy garden, so select plants that require similar levels of sunlight, prefer similar soil conditions and require roughly the same amount of watering. Herbs are a smart choice because they stay small and are easily maintained. 5. Don’t forget a fairy dwelling. You will need to add a house for the fairies to inhabit. Small bird houses can work, but you also can consider old teapots, bird-nesting boxes or even homemade houses assembled out of bark and twigs. Use your imagination and the garden will take on a life of its own. 6. Invite the fairies. Children can invite fairies to take up residence (fairies often show up at

Fairy gardens can be designed in outdoor gardens or in containers that children can nurse and enjoy indoors. Courtesy photo

night and tend to remain unseen), or children can create their own fairies using craft materials. Fairy gardens are a fun way to

introduce children to gardening. Once families get started, they may want to create entire fairy villages.

NGKF brings first business-industrial park to Temecula Valley in eight years ONTARIO – Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, a commercial real estate advisory firm, announced March 8, it has been selected to market the first new ground-up industrial development in Lake for the Temecula and Lake Elsinore valleys in eight years. Construction is now underway for Big Yards Industrial Park at Lake Elsinore. The 162,903-square-foot industrial park will encompass eight free-standing buildings available for sale or lease, ranging in size from 9,794 to 57,368-square-feet. Located at 29370 - 29415 Hunco Way in Lake Elsinore. The buildings are expected to be completed by summer 2016. NGKF Executive Managing Director Randy Lockhart and Associate Jeff Kalmikov are representing the developer, Temecula-based Southern California Investors (SCI). SCI is a real estate development and investment company that has built more than a dozen commercial and industrial developments in southwest Riverside County.

“This is a significant opportunity for Lake Elsinore,” said Steve Rawlings, partner, SCI. “The market is already responding well to the opportunity for new product.” In its Inland Empire Fourth Quarter 2015 Industrial Market Report, NGKF reported it marked the 25th straight quarter of net occupancy gains for the Inland Empire industrial market, as more than three millionsquare-feet was absorbed. “This new industrial project is indicative of the ongoing strength of the Inland Empire market,” Lockhart shared. “Buyers and tenants continue to demonstrate a substantial appetite for space. That’s why Big Yards Industrial Park is so important. The southern Inland Empire market is in the path of progress as buyers and tenants continue to move into the region seeking state-of-the-art buildings and land opportunities that are not available in coastal L.A. and Orange County markets.”

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Highway Interchange. It is centrally located off the 15 freeway corridor. The U.S. Census bureau reported that Lake Elsinore is the fastest growing city with over 50,000 residences in California. Looking ahead, population growth continues to be a demand driver for the Inland Empire. According to NGKF, the Inland Empire is expected to remain the fastest-growing nonfarm job market in Southern

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Five mistakes new homeowners make that attract pests TEMECULA – Spring is househunting season and with warmer temperatures and increased rain, it is also the season when pesky creatures can invade homes. Even minor flaws in a new home should not be ignored as they can potentially lead to pest damage. Ron Harrison, Ph.D., entomologist with Orkin, recommends new homeowners avoid making these five mistakes: Overlooking tiny cracks Even tiny cracks and crevices in the foundation, doorways and walls where pipes enter the home could be inviting ants, roaches, spiders, rodents and other pests inside. A rat can squeeze through an opening as small as a quarter and a mouse can fit through a hole the

size of a dime. Cockroaches, ants and spiders can enter through tiny crevices, too. Pests are attracted to shelter, food and water. Homeowners should promptly clean up all water and food spills, seal any cracks and crevices around doors, windows and pipes and install weather stripping around and under all doors, including garage doors. Obtaining secondhand furniture Buying a home is an expensive investment and it may be tempting to save money with furniture from a thrift shop or garage sale, but bedbugs, spiders and even scorpions have been known to dwell in secondhand upholstered furniture. Once inside, they can spread from room to room. That’s why it’s

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doors. Other signs of termite activity include buckling wood, swollen floors and ceilings and areas that appear to be suffering from slight water damage. Brick and mortar homes are not termite-proof as they have wooden components, such as framing and flooring that can host termite infestations. It’s important to work with a licensed professional to provide regular inspections. Not repairing leaks Minor leaks may seem to be just that – minor – but leaks or condensation, combined with increasing

temperatures in the spring, can create ideal conditions for cockroaches and other pests. American cockroaches, “camel crickets” and springtails can enter homes through tiny cracks and are attracted to damp areas, both in the attic or crawl space and indoors in the basement, kitchen or bathroom. Small steps make a big difference. Fix leaking faucets, water pipes and A/C units and eliminate standing water on the roof or in gutters to help prevent an infestation. For more information, visit Orkin.com.

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Rancho Vista High teacher wins Heroes Award

Barbara Burkett with Rancho Vista High School Principal Greg Cooke presents math teacher Patty Fullington, with the February KATY 101.3 The Mix and Azuza Pacific University Teachers are Heroes award. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – Patty Fullington, a math teacher at Ranch Vista High School, received a Teachers are Heroes award presented by KATY 101.3 The Mix radio and Azuza Pacific University Feb. 23. Teachers are Heroes is a popular recognition program that highlights one school teacher each month who has gone above and beyond his or her job description. Rancho Vista High School Principal Greg Cooke and Sparkman Alternative Education Center PTSA President Barbara Burkett, joined Fullington and her students at the Teachers are Heroes presentation and pizza party celebration provided by The Pizza Factory in Temecula. Fullington, according to Burkett is a beloved teacher truly worthy of this recognition. Fullington was nominated by the SAE Center PTSA. “Mrs. Fullington will work with students before and after school and during lunch to help them be successful. This is

her 40th year of teaching, and she is still passionate about making sure her students conquer math!” Burkett said. Fullington began teaching at Hannibal High School in Missouri, the home to Mark Twain, for 26 years. When she moved out to Temecula she taught at Linfield Christian School and then retired. However, she missed teaching and began looking for the right fit for her and found it at Rancho Vista High School. On Feb. 28 she celebrated her 11th year at Rancho Vista High School. The Teachers are Heroes program will run through April 2016. All selected teachers and their classes will attend a private celebration at the end of the year at the Lake Elsinore Storm stadium. Teachers can be nominated by students, parents and other school administrators. For more information: go to www.1013themix.com, teachers or go to www.apu.edu/ murrieta/teachers/.

Local teacher receives Hero Award

It’s hugs all around for Erin Andrade as friends and family members embrace their hero. Her students presented her with roses to commend her on her award. Jacob Preal photos

Erin Andrade right, was first nominated by the community and then won the majority vote. It is Lisa Forss’ hope that after this first Hero Award Recipient the award program will gain momentum and garner more votes and nominations in the future.

California Art Education Assn. names area school’s art show winners LAKE ELSINORE – The California Art Education Association held the annual Riverside County Youth Art Month show, reception and awards program Feb.18, at Lakeland Village K-8 School’s, Butterfield Performing Arts Center in Lake Elsinore. In addition to ribbons for first, second, third and honorable mention were given 15 students from elementary, middle and high schools in the area. The first place winners received recognition and a certificate from State Senator Jeff Stone. The following students will be advancing to the CAEA Southern

Area Show in March with the possibility of advancing to the State Level competition. The top student in California will win a trip to New York City for the student, parent and teacher sponsored by Sargent Art. Lakeland Village School, Lake Elsinore winners are: Kennady Parker, First Place K-2; Joshua Grooms, Second Place K-2; and Athena Salazar, Third Place K-2. Vintage Hills Elementary School, Temecula winners are: Nicole Nae, First Place 3-5, grade 5; Aceah Cortez, Second Place 3-5, grade 4; and Hannah Stenz, Third Place 3-5, grade 3.

Terra Cotta Middle School, Lake Elsinore winners are: Dan Nguyen, First Place, grade 8; Sonia Jaramillo, Second Place, grade 8; and Sydney Duron Third Place, grade 7. Great Oak High School, Temecula, 2-D winners are: Nayana Velez, First Place, grade 11; Esmeredla Gonzales, Second Place grade 12; and Victoria Hickman, Third Place, grade 12. Elsinore High School, Lake Elsinore 3-D winners are: Marlene Ortiz, First Place, grade 12; Karina Europa Calvillo, Second Place, grade 12; and Juan Jimenez, Third Place, grade 12.

Team Forss representative Lisa Forss (left) presents teacher Erin Andrade with the Hero Award for “going above and beyond in the community,” during a brief ceremony at Great Oak High School.

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TVUSD joins district consortium Students to strengthen commitment to named to computer science dean’s list TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Unified School District along with eight other school districts, will be announcing the formation of the Inland Empire Code Consortium, the largest alliance of school districts in California to partner with the nonprofit Code.org. The goal of this consortium is to increase participation in computer science courses by women and underrepresented students of various ethnic backgrounds. The official announcement will take place March 15 at 9 a.m. at Bourns Technology Center in Riverside. Along with TVUSD, the consortium contains Corona Norco Unified, Covina Valley Unified, Fontana Unified, Jurupa Unified, Perris Union High School District, Riverside Unified, San Jacinto Unified, and Val Verde Unified School Districts. The partnership will begin with the training of the teachers in June 2016, while students will begin engaging with curriculum starting in the fall. Students within the participating districts will have increased access to computer science courses, curriculum and resources. The partnership will also provide new opportunities for professional development and training for TVUSD and Consortium district teachers, in addition to creating a sustainable program via a community of support for teachers.

Code.org is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding computer science education by making it available in more schools, and increasing participation by women and minorities. Their vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to have access to computer science education. Code.org believes computer science should be part of the core curriculum in education, alongside other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses, such as biology, physics, chemistry and algebra. “Code.org is excited to partner with TVUSD and all of the partner districts to expand access to computer science. They are among the handful of districts leading the nation in this movement,” said Cameron Wilson of Code.org. “This partnership can help change the lives of the districts’ students by preparing them to think critically about real world problems and put them on a pathway toward the highest demand jobs in the U.S. economy.” “TVUSD is proud to be participating in this project focused on providing students with a rigorous academic education while also ensuring access to next-generation college and career pathways and practical, relevant job skills,” Superintendent Timothy Ritter said.

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Shyah Ghaseminia of Murrieta and Derek Emanuel and Jasmine Phan, both of Temecula were all named to the fall dean’s list at Creighton University for the 2015-2016 academic year. Nicole Arribere, Hayley Bowden, Katharyn Carter, Brittany Daniels, Taylor Johnson, Emily Minor, Harrison Morgan, Brooke Nagel, Sabrina Northcutt, Evangeline Prior, Megan Stai, Shelby Stiefel and Melanie Tierce, all of Murrieta were named to the fall deans’ list at Azusa Pacific University. Also making the dean’s list at Azusa Pacific were Celine Buchanan of Winchester, Gabriel Guerra of Llake Elsinore, Erin Tucker of Wildomar, Caleb Linden of Menifee, Sara Montgomery of Sun City, Tori Lavan of Canyon Lake and Aubrie Burke, Alexandra Citta, Caitlyn Klan, Morgan Lawrence, Megan Myers, Conor Olson, Christie Sakata, Bethany Torkelson and Devin Walker all of Temecula. Taylor Tosches of Winchester and Anthony Tucker of Murrieta were both named to the fall dean’s list at Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad.

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Business

Scavenger hunt tour promotes Old Town Temecula with smartphone guided tour

Adventurers like these can explore Old Town Temecula with a fun, new Courtesy photo smartphone app while learning history along the way.

TEMECULA – Now there is a new way to explore Old Town Temecula. Part game, part walking tour, Urban Adventure Quest is an interactive scavenger hunt adventure that navigates teams through Old Town as they solve clues and complete challenges, while seeing sights and learning local history. A Reality Rally sponsor and pit stop on game day, Urban Adventure

Quest created a mini Quest in Old Town that can be played 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. The Temecula Urban Adventure Quest tour typically lasts between 1 and 1.5 hours, making this mini Quest the perfect outing for friends, families and those looking to do something different. Whether a longtime local or a visitor in town for just a few hours, Urban Adventure Quest

has created an interactive walking experience, which is like being on your very own Amazing Race-like adventure. Urban Adventure Quest is different from other scavenger hunt tours in one critical way. All route directions, hints and game information are provided to participants through the use of their smartphone. The Company’s Web-based software guides teams during their Quest, while keeping track of points and time. Participants play on their own schedule and at their own pace. The tour is purchased online for one low price of $30 per team. Team size can be up to 5 people per team. The Temecula mini Quest starts in front of the Temecula Visitor Center on Mercedes Street and takes players on a walking tour including City Hall, Boot Hill, Sam Hick’s Monument Park and the Temecula Museum. Because the tour includes challenging puzzles and games, it doesn’t matter if you’ve lived in Temecula all your life, you’ll still find the game to be a fun adventure, and locals may even learn a thing or two. Visitors love the Quest as a great way to be introduced to Old Town and the history of the area. The game also makes recommendations for places to find food and refreshing drinks along the way. In April 2015, The Urban Adventure Quest team participated in Temecula’s Reality Rally, creating a unique pit stop for the partici-

pants, and is scheduled to be a pit stop again in 2016. “Gillian Larson puts on such an amazing event each year that we just had to become involved,” said owner, Christie Walker. “Besides raising money for a great cause, it was just a lot of fun. It was Gillian who encouraged our team to create a full Quest here in Temecula and we’re glad we did. There was so much history here that it was a breeze creating the new game.” The scavenger hunt adventures are also perfect for company team building events as well. Divide your group into teams of 4 or 5 people and compete against each other. A 20 percent discount is available when companies purchase 5 or more teams at a time. “We’ve had great success with the teambuilding model, with corporate groups from companies including: Disney, Taco Bell, Home Depot, Alaska Airlines and more,” said Walker. The game keeps track of the points of each team and posts the teams’ scores and times on the Leaderboard for that individual city, making it easy to declare a winner for your group. “Group quests have also been purchased for birthday parties, family reunions, bachelorette parties and even wedding proposals. We’ve had three people use our Quest to propose marriage during the game. We just love that,” said Walker.

Family owned and operated, the Urban Adventure Quest team travels the country creating scavenger hunt tours in popular urban locales including: Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Big Bear Lake, California; Boston, Massachusettes; Catalina Island, California; Chicago, Illinois: Dallas, Texas.; Denver, Col.; Fort Worth, Texas,; Hollywood, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; New Orleans, Louisiana; Sacramento, California; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; and Vancouver, British Columba, Canada; and Washington, DC. “While there are a number of one-day adventure race events happening in cities around the U.S., you need to be in a particular city, on a particular day, or you miss out. There was nothing out there with the flexibility to be played on the customer’s schedule. And so we created Urban Adventure Quest. You pick the city. You pick day. You pick the pace of play,” said Walker. Whether enjoying a Quest for the fun of the game or simply as a way to tour and explore a city, Urban Adventure Quest will allow those who participate a chance to experience a city in a whole new way. For more information, visit http://UrbanAdventureQuest.com. Like us on Facebook at: http:// Facebook.com/UrbanAdventureQuest.

EMWD announces new strategic communications plan and new logo PERRIS – Eastern Municipal Water District announced that it has launched a comprehensive strategic communications plan that is designed to better deliver information as requested by customers in a recent survey. In conjunction with that communications plan, EMWD unveiled a new logo last week, which will improve the organization’s visibility within the community and enhance both customer and employee safety in the process. In the recently conducted survey, customers requested enhanced information on their water, wastewater and recycled water services through modernized modes of communication. Doing so will provide customers a more comprehensive understanding of EMWD’s services and the ability to provide feedback on how the board of directors and

staff can best work to meet or exceed their needs for many years to come. “Our customers provided us excellent input on how to best communicate information and we are committed to meeting their expectations,” EMWD President Randy Record said. “By incorporating new technology with clearly presented materials, our customers can continue to have confidence that EMWD is working on their behalf.” Perhaps the most visible and immediate change is an updated logo that debuted last week. EMWD heard from customers that its previous logo – in place since 2000 – was difficult to read on its vehicles, employee uniforms and in customer communications. By having its name more clearly defined in the new logo, EMWD employees, vehicles and service equipment

will be more readily identifiable. This will enhance safety, security and accountability by ensuring that customers unmistakably recognize EMWD staff as their water, wastewater and recycled water service providers. “It is important that customers are clear who is providing service in their neighborhoods,” EMWD General Manager Paul Jones said. “Being easily recognizable in the community helps ensure the safety of our staff and our customers.” The refreshed logo incorporates elements of EMWD’s previous logo while bringing it current to better reflect its array of services and commitment toward environmental sustainability. The logo incorporates the EMWD acronym, which is the name by which many customers know and refer to the organization.

EMWD’s new tagline, “Serving our community today and tomorrow” is representative of its long-term commitment to the region we serve and reinforces our efforts to provide and manage our high-quality services today and for future generations,” said Jones. While the updated logo is the most outward-facing change, it is one component of a long-term commitment to ensure EMWD provides easily accessible customer information and the most contemporary service technologies to the communities it serves. More than 60 percent of customers surveyed indicated they wished to receive more communications and service options from EMWD. In response, EMWD is focusing on a variety of multiplatform communication initiatives to meet the needs of its customers. Those

include improving online bill pay functionality, mobile-phone integration and increasing the amount and type of business that can be conducted online. “We are confident these efforts will allow us to meet the growing technological and service needs of our customers,” Record said. “By focusing on these customer-driven efforts, we believe our communities will be well-served both now and in the future.” For more business news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available SACRAMENTO – Small, nonfarm businesses in 14 California counties and neighboring Arizona counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought in the following primary counties that began Jan. 1, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center - West. Primary California counties where loans are now available are: Imperial, Marin, Mendocino and Trinity.

Neighboring California counties are Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma and Tehama. Also, neighboring Arizona counties of La Paz and Yuma. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said. Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organi-

zations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial

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ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said. By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster March 2, 2016. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website

at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hardofhearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more disaster assistance information, or to download applications, visit http://www.sba. gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for these loans is Nov. 2, 2016.

Rancho Damacitas wins Charity for Charity Award TEMECULA – Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services won the Charity Award at Charity for Charity’s, Stars of the Valley Saturday, Feb. 6. The Stars of the Valley event is a Golden Globes style benefit that helps to raise money for Charity for Charity, a local nonprofit organization that grants wishes to three individuals each year who suffer from a lifethreatening illness or traumatic injury. “Rancho Damacitas is so honored to receive this award,” Kristi Piatkowski, director of development, at Rancho Damacitas said. “This award represents all the hard work and dedication that nonprofits in the area do every day to make a difference in our community. We are deeply honored to have received this recognition and appreciate the community support.” Riverside County is home to over 4,500 foster children. Of those, 600 teens will “age-out” of foster care at age 18 each year. The outcome for these youths is grim with 65 percent of emancipated youth transitioning out of care without a plan. Less than half of all foster youth

complete their high school education, compared to only 16 percent of the general population, leading to high rates of unemployment and homelessness. Two years following emancipation, 50 percent of all former foster youth remain homeless and unemployed. Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services works with current and former foster youth to defy these odds. Their mission is to end the cycle of child abuse by providing comprehensive care and compassion for abused and neglected children and young adults through life-enriching opportunities and strength-based, solution-focused programs and services. Founded in 1983, Rancho Damacitas consists of a residential campus housing 36 foster children within six family style cottages combined with enrichment, educational, and therapeutic programs to help foster youth move beyond their painful pasts and thrive. For more information: contact Harvey Events & Major Gifts Manager Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services (951) 302-2317, ext. 239.

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A New Day at United Way RIVERSIDE - The United Way of the Inland Valleys, one of western Riverside County’s largest charities, has announced the appointment of Lisa Wright as CEO. She replaces former Riverside Unified School District Superintendent Susan J. Rainey, who has held the position since 2013. Wright brings to UWIV success in serving the Inland Empire community as executive director of philanthropy for Loma Linda University Health, where she helped raise more than $223 million for the faith-based six-hospital and eightschool health system. For the last 20 years, Wright’s professional focus has been on higher education and human services in the nonprofit sector, an ideal fit for UWIV’s mission. “United Way has been a pillar in serving the people of western Riverside County during their time of greatest need,” said Board Chair Aaron Hake. “Lisa Wright is the passionate, proven and visionary leader with the right mix of nonprofit, business, and community background who can strengthen that pillar so it will stand far into the future.” Wright attained a Bachelor of Science in business accounting at University of Arizona, a master of divinity from Claremont School of Theology and alongside work-

ing full time, is currently a Ph.D. student in religion at Claremont School of Theology with an interest in studying the ethics of wealth. Wright also serves as a minister in the United Methodist Church. She began her new duties at United Way March 3. Maitland Partners, a Riversidebased executive search company led by Jim MacNee, conducted an extensive nationwide CEO search on behalf of UWIV. UWIV also has hired an interim CEO, Jennifer Corr, a CPA. Corr brings to the agency more than 25 years of finance leadership, including service as vice president of finance for the Fresno Bee newspaper and director of internal audit at The McClatchy Company, with responsibility over 32 newspaper subsidiaries across the U.S. “Corr brings to UWIV a stellar track record in strengthening internal financial controls and developing efficiencies, two critical elements to United Way’s ability to better serve the community,” said Hake. Corr also serves the Riverside community as adjunct accounting instructor at Riverside City College and as president of the Riverside Public Library Foundation. “Our donors expect United Way to maximize their dollar’s impact in our community,” said Hake.

“Jennifer Corr is exactly the type of business leader United Way needs to ensure we maintain the trust of our donors and fulfill our promise to the people who need our help.” Hake added, “This dynamic executive leadership team turns an historic page for UWIV, positioning the 85-year old nonprofit to modernize and deepen its community impact in western Riverside County in the areas of health, education and financial stability. I, and the entire board of directors, have the utmost confidence in Lisa and Jennifer’s talent and integrity. We know they will invigorate and fortify United Way as a difference-maker in our region.” United Way of the Inland Valleys is a local, nonprofit, public benefit corporation serving the communities of Beaumont, Banning, Cabazon, Moreno Valley, Riverside, Jurupa, Perris, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta and Temecula. UWIV is supported financially mainly through donations by local employees in the workplace and committed members of the community; these donations are put to work in the focus areas of: health, education and financial stability. In 2015, UWIV helped serve more than 200,000 individuals through 46 local community partners and 62 local programs.

Holbrook awarded prestigious Premier Luxury Marketing Consultant certification TEMECULA – Jim Holbrook has completed extensive training and is certified a PLMC agent by Premier Luxury Marketing Consultants a company dedicated to providing real estate agents with tools, resources and strategies specific to marketing luxury homes. Holbrook has recently been certified as a PLMC designated agent in the state of California. This certification is only awarded to a small and select group of real estate agents around the country who complete an intense training program learning how to market and sell luxury properties for absolute top dollar. They then must successfully pass a post training exam to become certified. Less than one percent of all agents nationwide have acquired this designation making it one of the most sought after criteria to look for in a

real estate agent representing your luxury priced property. As a Premier Luxury Marketing Consultant, Holbrook is now qualified to market luxury properties based on the unique amenities that make the property one of a kind. This target marketing approach can find the ideal, most opportune buyer for whom the property is a perfect fit. By finding that targeted buyer, the home can sell for a much higher price and net the homeowner a higher profit. By no longer focusing on selling the property based on the standard assets (bedrooms, bathrooms, location etc.) Holbrook has shown that his unique marketing skills can secure buyers at a much higher rate than traditional home sales, therefore selling homes faster and for top dollar. Holbrook focuses his time on

narrowly targeting the most ideal buyers and has significantly reduced the amount of time that his listings are available for sale. “We have found that luxury properties are so unique and special that traditional real estate sales techniques just don’t work in today’s market. At Premier Luxury Marketing Consultant, we quickly found that when we focused our efforts targeting and finding buyers who are looking for these unique properties we were much more successful” said Greg Luther, founder of Premier Luxury Marketing Consultant. For more information on working with Holbrook, visit www. HolbrookLuxuryMarketing.com. For more business news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

When and how should you take your Social Security income benefits? TEMECULA - Sam and Debbie Payne of Payson Financial, in Temecula, are conducting a free one-hour educational event on Social Security March 22 at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. They will be answering the question, “when and how should you tak your Social Security income benefits.” The event begins at 7 p.m. Electing to take Social Security Benefits is a decision that every retiree will face. The question is, when to start and how to maximize the benefit? With less than 22 percent of financial professionals understanding Social Security and how to properly integrate benefits into a financial plan, finding help with the decision can be a problem. With Social Security accounting for more than 60 percent of many retirees future income, determining an efficient claiming strategy becomes paramount. A retirement income plan is like a puzzle, and Social Security is one piece of the puzzle. The question is, “Where and how does Social Security fit into your puzzle?” It should dovetail and work in concert with the

other assets and sources of income available to you. Deciding how to arrange the pieces of the puzzle in the most beneficial order is an important decision. Some of the tips and information that will be offered at the Educational Event include: What the Social Security office doesn’t tell you and how to get that information for free, when it makes sense to delay benefits and when it does not – and why, why checking your earnings record for accuracy is important and what can happen if you don’t, how to coordinate your benefits with those of your spouse for maximum potential, reducing or eliminating taxes on your Social Security retirement benefits and why that is important and ways to integrate your Social Security benefits with your overall retirement plan and how doing so can affect both. Anyone interested in attending this free Educational Event call toll-free (888) 285-5859 to reserve a seat. Some information offered at the event comes from the issue of Financial Literacy, (November 2011), Financial Advisors’ Role in Influenc-

Rite-Aid and new Archibald’s Drive Thru coming to Menifee MENIFEE – Parkcrest Construction, a real estate development company has developed and built the Arco am/pm service station and Menifee Valley Car Wash at 29012 Newport Road at the corner of Menifee Road. Both have been successfully operating for more than five-months. Currently Parkcrest has developed and is building the New Rite-Aid Pharmacy and the new Archibald’s Drive Thru-Restaurant across the street on the opposite corner of Newport Road and Menifee Road. Projected opening date

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is late summer of 2016. Archibald’s Drive Thru-Restaurants soon will be expanding into the L.A. area. CEO Andy Sehremelis said he is looking forward to building more projects and creating new jobs.

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Can’t pay Internal Revenue Service what you owe? Maybe you don’t have to Karyn Vaughn, E.A. SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

In my 30 as a tax professional, I have helped many taxpayers solve problems with the Internal Revenue Service. The most difficult problems arise when a taxpayer owes the Internal Revenue Service and cannot pay. Wage garnishments, tax liens and property seizures are not pleasant prospects. If you do find that you owe taxes that you cannot pay, the first rule is not to hide. There are procedures for dealing with Internal Revenue Service on these situations, but you must play by the rules. First, do not make the mistake of delaying filing your return because you cannot pay the tax due on it. You will compound the problem by adding late filing penalties, which are separate from late payment penalties. Most importantly, after you receive a notice from Internal Revenue Service of taxes due, never ignore it. Over the past several years, Internal Revenue Service has improved its options for taxpayers. It is now simpler than ever to make monthly payments to Internal Revenue Service. You must submit an application, but as long as the liability is less than $25,000 and you will pay the balance in full in six years or less you will be considered under “streamlined” procedures. The result is pretty much automatic approval. You will not be allowed to make installment payments on more than one year of tax liability, however. This means you must remain current on future taxes to keep the current agreement in affect. Of course, penalties and interest will continue to be added until the balance is paid in full and Internal Revenue Service charges a fee ranging from $43 to $105 to set up the installment agreement. The most surprising fact for most people is that Internal Revenue Service will sometimes settle your tax bill for less than the full

amount due, often much less. The Offer in Compromise program was developed to help taxpayers escape an impossible tax burden and start fresh with Internal Revenue Service. An offer will be considered when there it is unlikely that the tax liability can be collected in full and the amount offered reasonably reflects the maximum amount that could be collected from the taxpayer. There is a fair amount of paperwork and you must disclose every detail of your financial situation in order to request a compromise, but it is well worth it. The taxpayer pays the small amount agreed upon (and can even do this in installments) and is free from the tax liability and any further collection action. There are a couple of catches - they will keep any tax refund you have coming for the next year and you are required to file every tax return on time for five years and keep those taxes current. The purpose of the program is to get people back in compliance, so if you do fail to file timely returns Internal Revenue Service can reinstate the entire tax liability that was settled. Most people are happy to comply in order to rid themselves of the burden of Internal Revenue Service collection procedures in their everyday life and start fresh. Karyn Vaughn is an Enrolled Agent and business consultant. She has been helping taxpayers for 29 years. She has extensive experience in tax matters for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, estates and Internal Revenue Service settlements. Her status as an E.A. allows her to practice in all 50 states and to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. If you have tax questions that you would like to see covered in this column; please submit them by email to karyn@karynvaughn. com or at www.karynvaughn.com.

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Man arrested for felony DUI after Lake Elsinore hit and run Trevor Montgomery WRITER

A Lake Elsinore resident was charged with felony DUI, hit-and-run and possession of a controlled substance Friday, March 18. The charges came after the man fled the scene of a multivehicle, head-on traffic collision he caused, according to Riverside Sheriff Sergeant David Cardoza. At about 10:06 p.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Police Station were dispatched to the area of Riverside and Lakeshore Drives regarding an injury traffic collision. Several 911 callers reported to sheriff’s dispatchers that

a Nissan Maxima had crashed into at least two vehicles at the location. Deputies arrived within minutes of the traffic collision and discovered the driver of the vehicle that allegedly caused the accident had fled the area on foot before their arrival. Witnesses and victims to the accident provided detailed descriptions of the hit-andrun suspect as well as his last known direction of travel. While first responding deputies checked on the occupants of the other involved vehicles, additional deputies converged on the area to search for the driver of the Maxima who had fled the scene.

Firefighters from CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department and personnel from AMR responded to the location to evaluate and treat the victims of the traffic collision. The extent of the injuries sustained by the other vehicle’s occupants were not known as of this report. Deputies eventually located the alleged hit and run driver at a business on Riverside Drive. Police identified him as Angel Santiago Garcia Estrada, 26, of Lake Elsinore. Deputies back at the scene of the accident conducted a traffic collision investigation that revealed Estrada was traveling northbound

on Lakeshore Drive, when he “failed to maintain his course of travel and collided head on with the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe stopped southbound on Lakeshore Drive in the left turn lane,” Cardoza said about the accident. “The collision caused the Chevrolet Tahoe to be pushed back into a Jeep Wrangler, also stopped southbound in the left turn lane of Lakeshore Drive.” In a press release from the sheriff’s department after the accident, Cardoza said, “Alcohol appears to be a factor in the collision.” Based on their training and experience as well as the signs and symptoms Estrada

displayed during their investigation, deputies arrested Estrada. Deputies transported Estrada to the Southwest Detention Center, where he was booked for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing injury to another person, possession of a controlled substance and fleeing the scene of an injury traffic collision. Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy’s Pfohlman or Roberge at the Lake Elsinore Police Department at (951) 245-3300, or after hours at (951) 776-1099. Callers can remain anonymous.

Weapons, drugs, explosives-materials, stolen ATV seized during Lake Elsinore search warrant Trevor Montgomery WRITER

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Thursday, March 17. The warrant service yielded weapons, a significant amount of narcotics, a stolen all-terrain vehicle and materials that could be used to make explosive devices, according to Riverside Sheriff Sergeant Bob McCalmont. Law enforcement officers from the Region 6 Gang Task Force, Lake Elsinore Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team and Theft Suppression Team, with assistance from a sheriff’s K9 and handler, served a weapons and narcotics related search warrant at a residence in the 3500 block of Raven Drive, in Lake Elsinore at about 1:15 p.m. During the service of the search warrant, officers seized two assault rifles; four additional firearms, including one that had been reported stolen; a large cache’ of live ammunition; 3.32 pounds of methamphetamine and 2.15 pounds of marijuana,” McCalmont said. Team

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Officials from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Temecula Police Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying two or more suspects who were filmed on CCTV security cameras stealing a landscaping golf cart March 6, Riverside Sheriff Sergeant Kenneth Chaffin said. After stealing the golf cart, the suspects drove it into a lake.

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Rifles, handguns, ammunition, explosives-making-materials, narcotics and a stolen all-terrain vehicle were recovered during a Lake Elsinore search warrant. Courtesy photo

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The investigation began at 1:20 p.m., when a deputy from Temecula PD was dispatched to the Harveston Community Center regarding the theft. The deputy’s investigation revealed the golf cart belongs to a contracted landscape company that provides landscape and maintenance services to the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. During the initial investigation, the deputy determined the suspects broke into a community owned storage shed at around 3 a.m., of March 6. After the suspects stole the golf cart they then purposefully drove the utility vehicle into nearby Harveston Lake. The golf cart was recovered from the lake, however damage to the golf cart is estimated to be about $2,500. While working in cooperation with the Harveston Homeowner’s Association, the investigating deputy obtained video surveillance of the incident. The subjects seen in the video and the still images pro-

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DUI Patrol leads to 4 arrests PERRIS – A drunken driving saturation patrol in Menifee led to four arrests, police said March 20. The enforcement effort geared toward nabbing drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol was held between 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday, said Menifee

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firearm, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of assault weapon, possession of materials to make a destructive or explosive device, possession of stolen property and child endangerment. Jennifer Tapia, 25, was arrested for alleged possession for sale of controlled substance, maintaining a place for selling or using controlled substance, being a narcotic addict in possession of a firearm, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of assault weapon, child endangerment and an outstanding, out-of-county felony warrant. Efrain Esquivel, 23, was arrested for being a narcotic addict in possession of a firearm, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a stolen firearm. Max Reyes, 26 and Elizabeth Flores, 25, were both arrested for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.

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members also located a stolen Yamaha Rhino all-terrain vehicle and various items “used for the purpose narcotics trafficking.” While serving the warrant, team members also located “ordinance materials deemed hazardous,” that could be used in the manufacture or production of “a destructive or explosive device,” McCalmont said. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Hazardous Device Team responded to the residence and the dangerous items were collected and rendered safe. During the search warrant, team members arrested five Lake Elsinore residents for a variety of different charges, according to McCalmont. Team members arrested Alejandro Lupercio, 34, for alleged possession for sale of controlled substance, maintaining a place for selling or using controlled substance, being a narcotic addict in possession of a

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Menifee United Church of Christ will hold a 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, March 27, in addition to its usual 10 a.m. Sunday Service. “I would just as soon sleep in on Easter Sunday,” said Senior Minister Bill Freeman. “But the Bible tells us that Jesus rose early on that first Easter Sunday – thank God – so I guess I and others can, too.” The Sunrise Service will be held outdoors in the church’s Peace Garden. The 10 a.m. Sunday Service will take place as usual in the church’s sanctuary. Menifee UCC is located at 26701 McCall Boulevard in Menifee.

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Local clinical research effort may bring hope to Alzheimer’s patients

Jay Collins Rendahl, director of clinical operations, Viking Research Ltd., looks over new information on Alzheimer’s disease at his clinic in Temecula where doctors are engaged in clinical testing of a new compound that may help Alzheimer’s patients improve their cognitive abilities. Tony Ault photo

Tony Ault WRITER

Viking Clinical Research, Ltd. of Temecula has embarked upon a series of clinical trials on a new compound that medical doctors, psychiatrists and especially stricken families, are hoping will prolong life and ease the pain of the growing population of Alzheimer’s patients in the nation. To date there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, a highly debilitating disease that is affecting more and more older Americans, particularly the “baby boomer” population born in the late 1940s. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys

memory and other important mental functions that is becoming more and more prevalent as our country’s people are aging. Doctors in other western nations are also seeing more Alzheimer’s patients. For years, Axovant, a New York based pharmaceutical company and its scientists, have been working on a new compound called RVT-101. The new compound is designed, not to replace Aricept and Namenda cognition enhancing medications now commonly prescribed by doctors to improve Alzheimer’s patient’s memories, but to improve their effectiveness. Jay Collins Rendahl, director of clinical operations at Viking Clinical Research in Temecula, recently met with the new owners of Axovant who contracted with his firm and other similar firms across the nation to begin a U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved second series of clinical trials for the new RVT-101 compound. Clinical trials are designed to allow new drug testing on humans and to determine their effectiveness and safety before being released to the market. Very strict requirements are placed on experimental drugs by the FDA even before they reach the clinical trial stage. Rendahl said he was not aware of how long Axovant had been working on RVT-101, “but it probably has been years.” Axovant Sciences and its parent company Roivant a research and development firm focuses on the pharmaceutical industries forgotten drugs according to a recent Forbe’s magazine article. RVT-101

was one of those compounds, even though showing some promise in its first trial, shelved for lack of funding. Axovant’s new and controversial owner, Wall Street entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, took the drug off the shelf and found the funding necessary for it to reach a second clinical trial stage. The compound was earlier tested with 2,000 patients suffering from low to moderate Alzheimer’s, according to Dr. Larry Friedhoff, chief development officer of Axovant Sciences. “We tested 2,000 patients in the first trials. 500 were given placebos and the rest RVT-101. 1,500 actually received the compound.” RVT-101 is given in pill form, not by injection. “It was well tolerated and it showed statistically significant improvement in the patients.” Now RVT-101 is off the shelf with the second FDA required clinical testing with 1,100 new patients from throughout the world underway. For patient Lucille Ziegenbusch and her husband Don Ziegenbusch from Highland, the RVT-101 clinical trial could not have come at a better time. Now handling their case are Dr. David Schwartz, Medical Board Certified in Family Medicine and credentialed in Geriatric Medicine and Dr. Edward A. Cherlin, Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry from Temecula. Both doctors, because of their vast experience in helping geriatric patients, were hired by Rendahl’s Viking firm to oversee the clinical trials. “I actually hired them so I could work for them,” mused Rendahl, who holds a bach-

elor’s degree in psychiatric nursing, respiratory therapy and emergency medicine. Lucille’s grandmother and mother were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and both have since passed. Her husband in a telephone interview said his wife kept saying it was not going to happen to her. However, she was recently diagnosed with low to moderate Alzheimer’s. Her personal physician who was caring for her retired, leaving the Ziegenbusch’s without a regular doctor to help. “This disease is a strain. It is a life changer,” said Ziegenbusch. He added that once his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, there were many things they, as a couple, could no longer do. “We were on the go… all the time, but you get locked into a situation where you have to stay and you cannot extend your life. We had to do something.” He said he found an advertisement on the internet for Alzheimer’s clinical research trials that led them to Viking. With transportation arranged for regular visits to Drs. Schwartz and Cherlin who are conducting the clinical testing at Viking. Although the testing, which is very tolerant easy for the patient to handle, is only five sessions into the testing, Ziegenbusch said he has not noticed any escalation in his wife’s condition. “We are hoping to get a better direction to whatever degree they (the doctors and scientists) can stem the progress of this disease.” He noted. We need a focus on this disease.”

Rendahl said Viking only has four active patients now and is looking to add another 16 qualified mild to moderate Alzheimer’s patients to participate in the clinical trial. He said the clinic offers the patients and their caregivers transportation to and from the clinic. The testing is very tolerant for the individuals and free. The FDA continually monitors the testing and comes to the Temecula clinic to see what progress is being made. “They are very, very strict,” said Rendahl. The patients, their family and caregivers are given a complete report on the patient’s progress. “They are given the best of care,” Rendahl said. Dr. Friedhoff said once the compound is tested, approved and placed on the market, the clinical patients will receive the new drug without cost. The patients have a 50-50 chance of getting a placebo in the first six months of testing and after that they receive the real drug. Those suffering from mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s and their caregivers can contact Viking Clinical Research, Ltd. at www. vikingcr.com to see if they qualify for the clinical trial. They may call the clinic at (951) 695-6238. “It’s a pretty simply process to see if you are qualified,” noted Rendahl. The Viking Clinical Research clinic is located in the RC Medical building at 29645 Rancho California Road, Suite 133 in Temecula. For more health news, or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

Saluting Temecula Valley Hospital: Improving health care in the region

Temecula Valley Hospital officials proudly show off a certificate of appreciation presented by the Assembly Health Committee for their outstanding advances in technology and focused health care. Courtesy photo

Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

As a member of the Assembly Health Committee, it is my pleasure to salute Temecula Valley Hospital,

where they are defining a new era in health care with its advanced technology and patient focused care. Since it opened in 2013, TVH has consistently been “caught in

the act of caring” for the people of southwest Riverside and northern San Diego counties. Staffed with over 600 employees and 170 volunteers, TVH’s unique amenities include private rooms for all patients, wireless cardiac monitoring for all beds, five high-tech surgical suites, 24-hour visitation in all patient areas and a bedside electronic clinical information system. Among its many advanced features, TVH is creating a new standard in stroke care. The hospital earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification for its commitment to stroke and neurological care. The hospital offers major spe-

Mt. San Jacinto College announces Cesar Chavez Blood Drive MENIFEE – Mt. San Jacinto College will be taking part in the National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge, hosted by the Puente Club beginning Monday, March 28. Donors will receive a Cesar

Chavez T-shirt, while supplies last. The blood drive is free and open to the public. Blood drive dates and locations will be Monday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Menifee Valley Campus Quad, 28237 La Piedra Road., Menifee and Tuesday,

March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Jacinto Campus Quad, 1499 N. State St., San Jacinto 92583 For more information, contact Rosalva Amezcua at (951) 4872354 or ramezcua@msjc.edu.

and education program, TVH offers a series of free health-related community education seminars, which most recently included: Heart Disease 101: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment.” Other seminars are scheduled throughout the year. TVH is privately owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, Penn., one of the largest and most innovative health care management companies in the United States. Over the past two years, Temecula Valley Hospital has improved health care throughout southwest Riverside and northern San Diego counties. We are proud to salute TVH for its ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of this entire region.

cialty services, including open heart surgery through a clinical collaboration agreement with UC San Diego Health. TVH is also designated as a STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Ready Hospital by the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency. The joint commission has also designated the hospital as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The Emergency Department at Temecula Valley Hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide local residents with emergency and urgent medical care. A team of emergency physicians, registered nurses and specially trained staff work in cooperation with other in-house specialists to provide high-quality treatment as quickly as possible. As part of its community outreach

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Tips for dealing with your teenager’s mistakes American Counseling Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Every teenager will goof up sometime, make mistakes, act stupidly or perhaps try something which will put him or her in real danger. And, as a responsible parent, it’s going to drive you crazy. When you find out what has occurred you feel your blood boil, want to scream and wonder how badly you’ve failed as a parent. But in most cases, what has happened isn’t about bad parenting or raising a really not very bright child. Rather, what you’re seeing is a teenager being a teenager. It’s a time when your teen, developmentally, is supposed to be moving away from your care and protection. It’s perfectly normal and it’s what we all want to have our children do successfully, unless you’re looking forward to your kid at 48-years-old living in your basement rent-free and playing Xbox

20 hours a day. While it’s important to recognize that it’s normal for your teen to be testing limits, it doesn’t mean you should have to look away when he or she makes a serious mistake. But rather than exploding (usually to a blank stare or that infamous “whatever” response) you can be much more effective by reacting calmly. How? Start by not confronting your child when you are wild with anger. Instead, when you first see your child after whatever has happened, communicate calmly that you plan to discuss this situation later. Set a time to do so. Then take a walk or do something to relax and give yourself time to prepare your response thoughtfully, rather than emotionally. When you are calm, sit down at the appointed time and discuss what happened and why it troubles you. This is not a time for shouting or displays

of violence. It’s a time to communicate rationally. Share your feelings with “I” statements, such as “I felt very angry and disappointed when I learned...” Explain as calmly as possible why what they did has upset or possibly scared you. A next step is to impose a meaningful and appropriate consequence. Don’t try and impose vague or endless punishments, “You’ll NEVER drive my car again!” which clearly are not possible to meet. Instead, let the consequences show that you truly were disappointed and concerned, but that you want your child to know that once he or she pays the price for what happened, you are confident future behavior will be more responsible. “Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org.

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HS Baseball: Rams, Broncos, Pumas victorious at Southwestern League triple-header in Lake Elsinore JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Southwestern League baseball action was in full swing Friday, March 18, at Lake Elsinore’s Storm Stadium for the eighth annual Southwestern League triple-header. Every year has varied from having the six SWL teams play their games toward the end of the season, sometimes the middle or most often than not, during the beginning of the season, which was exactly how it went down this year with the exact same results from last year, when it came to the winning teams. Ranked as one of the toughest leagues in the nation in 2014, not a single team, of the top three that moved on to the post season, made it past round one in the CIF-SS playoffs in 2015 and with so much shuffling this season, with new coaches and player transfers, the title is most certainly up for grabs. Temecula Valley, who has been the most successful program to date, has made four CIF Championship runs, 1992, 2005 and back-to-back appearances in 2013 and 2014, where they finally won it all, edging out Aliso Niguel 5-3 in that 2014 Championship game at Dodger Stadium. As for being crowned Southwestern League champs, the Golden Bears also lead in that category, as they have won league three times (2009, 2012, 2013) since the birth of the SWL in 2008, but that was while being under the guidance of one of the most successful coaches in Temecula Valley history, Tony Nobiensky (now at Rancho Christian). Vista Murrieta has earned the crown twice, winning in 2011 and are the current defending SWL champs. Great Oak dominated in 2014 and Murrieta Valley added their name to the list in 2010. This year’s Southwestern League showdown was not nearly as exciting as years past with vendors and sponsors being almost non-existent around a stadium that was under heavy repair, but that was mainly because the Lake Elsinore Storm are preparing for their opening weekend home stand starting April 14, against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Murrieta Valley - 3 Murrieta Mesa - 5 Game one of the triple-header featured two very senior heavy rosters as the Murrieta Mesa Rams faced off against the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks. Senior Zac Filos got off to a rocky start out of the gate hitting two of the first three Nighthawk batters he faced, Gage Sanchez and Walker Keller, who both advanced bases on a costly error made in the Rams outfield. A Dominic Morace sacrifice would plate Sanchez and Murrieta Valley went ahead early in the game 1-0. Murrieta Mesa would counter the attack scoring one run that same in-

Murrieta Mesa’s Jordan Spurgeon lifts a hit to the outfield during the Southwestern League triple-header at Storm Stadium Friday, March 18. Alicia Salcedo photo

Temecula Valley’s Devin Castro got the start for the Golden Bears at the Southwestern League triple-header Friday, March 18, in Lake Elsinore. David Canales photo

Murrieta Mesa first baseman Hunter Woodruff (22) makes a catch to get Murrieta Valley’s Gage Sanchez (9) out in their season opener. Alicia Salcedo photo

Chaparral’s Cole Saenz sacrifices in a run to put the Pumas on top 3-2 at the Southwestern League triple-header Friday, March 18, in Lake Elsinore. David Canales photo

ning, and then scored runs in each of the following two innings off of Murrieta Valley’s Brent McDonald (complete game) with quality at bats from Austin Salcedo, Jordan Spurgeon and a ground rule double RBI blast down the right field line by senior Andy Thomas, to open the game up 4-1. Nick Smith would give the Nighthawks a sign of life after hitting an RBI triple in the fourth inning, but it would be sophomore Tony Carreon that would shut things down for the Rams, pitching three scoreless innings, striking out 4 of the 9 batters he faced in relief to pick up the save for Filos. Murrieta Mesa (6-2, 1-0) will be home to face Temecula Valley Tuesday, March 22, as the Nighthawks (2-5, 0-1) travel to take on Vista Murrieta. Vista Murrieta - 4 Great Oak - 2 The second game of the afternoon was a showdown on the mound as Great Oak’s leading career strikeout holder, Zack Noll (122 coming into the game) faced off against Vista Murrieta’s Chance Hroch (.84 ERA). Both aces did their jobs early on, holding off the attacks of their opponents during the first two scoreless innings, but it would be Vista Murrieta that would throw

the first punch in the third inning capitalizing on one of Great Oak’s three errors in the game, jumping out to a 1-0 lead. The two teams would go back and forth the next two innings, scoring one run each, as the Broncos maintained a 2-1 lead into the top of the seventh. Junior Nick Mosiello would help open the game up for the Broncos with his second hit of the game, this time off reliever, Austin Burke, which pumped up his team who went on to score two more runs thanks to the sticks of sophomore Jake Moberg and juniors Mitchell Moralez and Mason Campbell. Hroch would throw a complete game to pick up the win, but not before Great Oak (6-2, 0-1) came to life in the bottom of the seventh scoring one more run, finalizing the game at 4-2. The Wolfpack will play next at Chaparral Tuesday, March 22, while Vista Murrieta (7-1, 1-0) welcomes the Nighthawks. Chaparral - 3 Temecula Valley - 2 The final game of the tripleheader pitted two of the newest coaches in the SWL together, Brian Brown and Daniel Franklin. Brown, the former JV coach at Temecula Valley, took over for the Pumas late in 2015 and Franklin

Nick Mosiello attempts a double play after getting Great Oak’s Chris Begg out at second during the Southwestern League triple-header at Storm Stadium Friday, March 18. David Canales photo

came in last summer for the Golden Bears after Nobiensky announced he was leaving. The Pumas, who lost a large senior class last year, came out swinging against lefty ace, Devin Castro, taking a 1-0 lead through the first 3 innings with David Blanset, Kyle Ledwith and Cole Saenz all doing their jobs to keep Chaparral out in front. Senior Jake Hitch looked to be in command on the bump for the Pumas through the mid way point in the game, and had a great day in the box, roping two base hits on the night and scoring the overall go ahead run on a Castro error. The error fueled game was not filled with much flash, outside

of the brand new Golden Bears uniforms, and though Temecula Valley looked to make a comeback when they jumped on reliever Nate Collins late in game, junior Will Mentzer stopped the Golden Bear’s in their tracks, picking up the save with two innings of scoreless baseball. Castro, Spencer Stone and Gavin Schmidt kept the Golden Bears in the game offensively, while reliever Ethan Clough did his best to hold the Puma’s late in the game, but a rally in the 7th would be halted with a game saving catch by Cole Saenz in left field. Temecula Valley (1-4-1) will be at Murrieta Mesa Tuesday, March 22, and the Pumas (2-3) will be home to face Great Oak on the same day.

Chaparral’s Will Mentzer picked up the save for the Pumas, who beat Temecula Valley 3-2 in the season opener at Storm Stadium. Annette Saenz photo

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HS Girls’ Basketball: Lakeside’s historic run continues, now in State Finals

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Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

The Lakeside Lancers (29-5) girls’ basketball team finds themselves in the Division III CIF State Championship game after an incredibly close victory in the Regional Finals, where they outscored Orange Lutheran 35-34. The Lancers were facing off against Orange Lutheran (also the Lancers) for the second time in just two weeks of playoff play. In the first matchup, Lakeside fell to Lutheran in the semifinals of CIFSS Division III play, 39-23. While Orange Lutheran went on to win the Division III Title, Lakeside was forced to sit around and wait for the State bracket announcement. This time around, they wouldn’t let it happen again. Lakeside put up an incredible fight, holding a 15-point lead in the third quarter. With just one minute left Orange Lutheran tied it, but a clutch free throw from Marissa Williams gave Lakeside the lead and eventually the victory, securing

Weekly prep sports scores for Southwest Riverside County HS BASEBALL: Mar. 17 Calvary Murrieta (6-2) – 9 Cal Lutheran (0-3) – 1

Mar. 21 Chaffey (3-1) – 1 Temescal Canyon (5-2) – 3

The Lakeside Lady Lancers will face off against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Saturday, March 24, in Sacramento at the Sleep Train Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings. Courtesy photo

their berth in the State Championship game. The Lancers were led with 12 points from junior guard Triann Thompson. They will now face off against

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory March 24, at 2 p.m. The game will be played in Sacramento at the Sleep Train Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings.

HS Girls’ Basketball: Vista’s run for State ends in 64-55 loss to Brea Olinda Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

In his first season as head coach of the Vista Murrieta Broncos girls’ basketball team, people still expected Kurt Ruth to have a great season. But no one thought the team would be this successful. The Broncos finished the season 30-5, the most wins in school history in what could be considered their second-best finish ever. They advanced to the semifinals of Open Division CIF-SS play in the consolation bracket, and made their second longest run in school history, advancing to the Regional Finals of the CIF Division I State Championships. Unfortunately, the run ended there in their 64-55 loss to Brea Olinda High School. The girls got a stellar effort from all of their seniors in their final game as Broncos, especially from Brittney Reed (22 points, 4 rebounds) and Jaelyn Brown (11 points, 5 rebounds).

WP: B. Barry TCHS: T. Hardman 2-2, HR; C. Bruno 1-3, RS, 2B

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West Valley (1-7) – 1 Lakeside (5-4) – 5 WP: J. Cuso LHS: I. Soto 3-4, 2 RBI; J. Ybarra 3-3, 2B

HS SOFTBALL: Mar. 19 Great Oak (5-3) - 10 Chino (5-5) - 2 Mar. 19 Vista Murrieta (6-3) – 1 Esperanza (7-4) - 4 Mar. 18 Elsinore (1-10) – 1 Heritage (6-5-1) – 6

WP: A. Ponce De Leon HHS: B. Heath 2-3, 2 RBI; H. Rivas 2-3, 2 RBI, HR

BOYS TENNIS:

Singles sweeps: Chris Deddeh 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 Nathan Hormozi 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 Alex Kimble 6-1, 6-3, 6-2

Mar. 10

Murrieta Valley (3-2) 11 Corona (2-2) - 7 Singles Sweeps: MV-David Ramirez 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 Doubles Sweeps MV- Noah Carr and Joey Stead 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 Noah Castellon and Patrick Fuller 6-0, 6-3, 6-3

*Report scores to MaxPreps or to sports@reedermedia.com.

The Lady Broncos, under new head coach, Kurt Ruth, finished the season 30-5, the most wins in school history, and made it all the way to the Regional Finals of the CIF Division I State Championships. David Canales photo

With seven graduating seniors, the Broncos will have an almost entirely new look next season. Fortunately, they will still have junior guard Keilani Cooper, who had a great game against the Wildcats,

The Rancho Christian Eagles boys’ basketball team, seen here with their CIF-SS Division 5 championship plaque, made history for the City of Temecula, going the furthest in the post season than any other boys’ team ever from the area. David Canales photo

The Rancho Christian Eagles (23-12) just had the most successful season in not only school history, but in the history of any local boys’ team in the area. The Eagles just

Mar. 15 Murrieta Mesa (4-3) – 14 Temescal Canyon – 4

finishing with 14 points and eight rebounds. Brea Olinda will now face St. Francis in the CIF State Championship March 24.

Rancho Christian’s basketball dream ends with 67-61 loss to St. Bernard

Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

WP: Brent Smith CM: M. Roth 4-4, 3B (2), 2 RS, RBI

missed out on a State Championship berth, weeks after capturing a CIF-SS Division V Title. Unfortunately their season ended on Saturday night in their matchup against St. Bernard high school, falling short by just six points, 67-61.

It was their second loss to St. Bernard this season, after falling to the Vikings in late January at ‘The Greatest Showcase on Earth,’ Southern California’s premier high school basketball showcase. The Eagles suffered their biggest blow, prior to this game, late in the Regional Semifinals, losing standout senior Trace Redfield to a broken bone in his face. Despite not having him on the court, Rancho was able to put up a fight against the No. 4 seeded St. Bernard, outscoring them in the second half. A slow second quarter proved to be their undoing though, as they scored just seven points to the Vikings’ 19. Even so, the future couldn’t look brighter for the Eagles, who got stellar efforts from freshman Isaiah Mobley (20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists), junior Owen Chidester (15 points, 3 assists, 3 steals) and freshman Solomon Davis (12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals). St. Bernard will now face St. Joseph Notre Dame in the State Championship March 24.

Big City Sports to hold Pro Players Basketball Camp during spring break M U R R I E TA – A u n i q u e opportunity for youth basketball players in third through 10th grade is available March 28 – 30 at Murrieta Mesa High School. Big City Sports will be welcoming four former NBA basketball players to work with campers in this three day event. Lamond Murray, Jason Hart, Corey Benjamin and Jauquin Hawkins, all who had illustrious careers in the NBA, will be lending

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Just weeks after presenting the Inland Empire Classic, Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at Harrah’s Resort-Rincon in San Diego, Menifee’s Nora Reynoso, a true all-natural Pro and PNBA Pro (natural bodybuilder and fitness competitor), is back at it. Saturday, April 2, Reynoso will be presenting the Iron Gladiator, Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at the Civic Center Theatre in Corona, with proceeds benefiting the Life & Hope Center Foundation. Categories for the event include Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Model, Bikini, Classic Physique, Angels, Ink and there is a children’s

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Local athlete and former Puma, David Groh, adds to his unique resume

David Groh on the diamond for the Patriots during the 2015-16 season. Courtesy photo

Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

It’s pretty rare for a college athlete to excel in more than one sport. After devoting most of their lives to one passion, it’s hard for them to

find the time to develop the necessary talents for another field of play. That’s not the case for David Groh. Throughout his entire life, Groh has excelled at any sport he plays. He grew up playing travel baseball,

basketball, football and soccer. He’s an excellent snowboarder and skateboarder. One of his favorite pastimes is ping pong, another sport he excels at, thanks to epic showdowns between him and his big brother, Brian. He even acquired some talent on the golf course from his father Rick, who played for the golf team during his time at the University of Santa Barbara. David graduated from Chaparral High School in 2013, where he lettered in both football and baseball during his four years. He went on to play baseball at Palomar for a year before securing a scholarship to University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. However, it wasn’t always as easy as it sounds for David. In early 2011 while longboarding a hill, Groh fell and hit his head, sending him to the emergency room where he remained in a medically induced coma for days. Fortunately, with the help of his family (especially

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David Groh, in a new atmosphere, completing a difficult dive. Courtesy photo

his mother Linda and sisters Julie, Kathleen and Amy) and friends who spent time with him every day, David made a full recovery and returned to his everyday life just a few months later. During his freshman year at UC, Groh saw the field in 27 of the Patriots 53 games, where he hit .246 with one homer and 17 RBIs. Somehow during the offseason, Cumberland’s Diving Coach Meaghan Cunningham heard of Groh’s acrobatic diving abilities (it turns out he was spending his spare time doing flips into the lake on campus), and encouraged him to join the team. With the help of his head baseball coach Brad Shelton, Groh joined the team and became the first male diver in school history. The water is nothing new to Groh, who spends his summers surfing any given beach in Southern California. Rumor has it he once split a wave with legendary female surfer Alana Blanchard, and he’s been known to follow his favorite surfers at all kinds of different World Surf League tournaments. Even though he’s so comfortable in the water, David had never competed in swimming or diving due to a busy schedule filled with so many other sports practices. Cunningham is more than willing to work around Groh’s busy practice schedule with baseball. It helps he’s the only male diver for the school and he can basically schedule his own diving practice. As anyone who knows him would expect, David was a stellar diver. He qualified for the NAIA National Championships in both

Former Chaparral Puma, David Groh, with his diving coach Meaghan Cunningham, and his two second place plaques at the NAIA National Championships. Courtesy photo

the 1 Meter Dive and the 3 Meter Dive, becoming the first male diver to qualify for NAIA National Championships from Cumberlands. At the Championships, Groh snagged second place finishes in both events, setting school records, as he’s done all season. He finished with a 234.05 in the 1 meter event, and a 223.30 in the 3 meter, the highest finish of any Cumberlands swimmer or diver at the Championships this season. With diving season over, Groh has returned to the diamond, where he’s hitting .400 for the Patriots this season. When asked how he does it all, David, who now goes by the name of “Diver Dave” said, “It’s a tough life, but someone has to live it.”

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