http://www.myvalleynews.com The Fallbrook/Bonsall local source for news. en-en All contents copyright The Village News Inc. ©2007 editor@thevillagenews.com (Village News Editor) http://www.myvalleynews.com/images/logo_valley.gif http://www.myvalleynews.com http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32588 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32588 Elsinore audio slideshow Riverside King 35, Elsinore 31 Temescal Canyon 42, Corona 20 Vista Murrieta 29, Redlands 26 Murrieta Valley 25, Fallbrook 13 Pasadena Maranatha 47, Linfield Christian 16 San Marcos Mission Hills 27, Great Oak 14... editor@myvalleynews.com() Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:12:00 -0500 Sports http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32588#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32587 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32587 Anza’s Minor Park has been the victim lately of several acts of vandalism. First, someone moved one of the metal picnic tables from its normal spot under the cabana to the center of the stage area. The table was moved back to its home, but then two days later it was stolen completely. A police report was filed. The table has since been returned. Then, someone tried to break into the storage container at the park. The lock could not be opened but was severely damaged. The storage container only... editor@myvalleynews.com(Cindy Davis) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:30:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32587#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32586 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32586 A friend told me we have to save the wild horses because they or historical to Anza. She is right. Years ago when we would go to the back of our property, which backs up to the state park, we would see the horses there. We have a water hole where the water comes out of the rocks and they would get their water there. The park ran the horses out because they said they competed with the big horn sheep for food. So, the horses started coming up our road to get to the fields just south of Coyote Ca... editor@myvalleynews.com(Carl Long) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:30:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32586#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32585 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32585 After finishing just shy of the state finals last year, Hamilton’s Bobcat cross country team has “run” into the 2008 season with the expectation that this will be their year. Although the boys’ varsity team missed qualifying for state by 19 seconds last year, they finished second in league and were sixth in the CIF prelims. With the solid running of his returning players and the additions of a few new faces, Coach Patrick Williams is confident this team can go all the way this season. “This ye... editor@myvalleynews.com(Cindy Davis) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:29:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32585#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32584 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32584 On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Anza chapter of the Lions Association held their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Anza Community Hall fund. Tickets were sold for $5 adults, $2.50 kids 5-12 and under 5 free. Besides spaghetti the menu included bread, salad and some delicious desserts. Soda and other drinks were available for an additional charge and coffee was free. Anza Lions member and spaghetti dinner organizer Bob Love said this event earns be... editor@myvalleynews.com(Cindy Davis) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:28:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32584#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32583 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32583 The Hamilton Bobcats would like the community to meet the 2008-2009 cheerleading squad. It is almost an entirely new team, headed by a new coach and only one returning member, junior Catherine Went, who will serve as captain. Rounding out the remaining positions are: co-captain Alyssa Van Der Linden (senior), Ian Foye (senior), Hope Henderson (senior), Brittany Thorpe (senior), Jenna Tyson (junior), Shelby Evans (junior), Gabby Sanchez (junior), Elizabeth Wayman (sophomore), Kaylynn Tanguay (so... editor@myvalleynews.com(Cindy Davis) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:27:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32583#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32582 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32582 Poor John Edwards, the presidential want-a-be can’t even get a contrition speech right. Bill Clinton laid out the master plan but Edwards couldn’t follow his bread crumbs. And, Edwards wants us to believe he is smart enough to run the country! Edwards did his “I have sinned” confession in an intimate at-home television interview with ABC’s Bob Woodruff, complete with soft lighting and freshly coiffed hair. There were no visible signs of remorse – no lip biting, no tear in the eye. Couldn’t he ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Jane Chastain) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:27:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32582#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32581 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32581 See Image Gallery.... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:25:00 -0500 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32581#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32580 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32580 The Temecula Valley Rose Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the new Temecula Public Library Community Room at 30600 Pauba Road in Temecula. The meeting begins at 10:15 a.m. Teacher Dixie Dahl will be presenting the art of floral arranging, using various techniques. Dahl is accredited with the American Rose Society as a horticulture, rose and arrangement judge. A complementary light lunch will be available. For more information on the meeting, call Kathy at (951) 55... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:22:00 -0500 Home & Garden http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32580#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32579 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32579 Plastic has been in the news a lot lately because of health concerns. While I’ve known for years that plastic containers can leach unhealthy chemicals into foods stored in them, it seems impossible to avoid them altogether. However, not all plastics are dangerous, and the recycling numbers on the bottoms of food containers can help you stick to the safer ones. What we are trying to avoid are estrogen-like BPA (bisphenol A), PVCs (polyvinyl chlorides) and phthalates, which have been linked indi... editor@myvalleynews.com(Laura Silver) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:22:00 -0500 Home & Garden http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32579#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32578 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32578 Every time I am around my kids I am always amazed by the way they think and the way they talk. It’s often hilarious when their words try to catch up with their imagination. Take my 3-year-old son, for instance. Whenever he wants to do something really bad and I have already told him no, he says, “But, I’ll be your baby” (which is absolutely hysterical to watch, but not a good enough reason to allow him to get away with bad behavior). Recently my two youngest have coined the phrase “for fake li... editor@myvalleynews.com(Zachary Elliott) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:21:00 -0500 Faith Matters http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32578#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32577 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32577 San Diego native Allan Dykstra didn’t expect to be playing in his hometown so soon in his professional career. Dykstra not only played in Petco Park in only his third professional game but also obtained his first professional hit in San Diego. Dykstra attended Rancho Bernardo High School, and his parents and brother still live in Rancho Bernardo. Dykstra left San Diego to attend Wake Forest University, but the Padres selected him in the first round of the 2008 draft after a college season for ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Joe Naiman) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:21:00 -0500 Health & Fitness http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32577#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32576 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32576 Dear Savvy Senior, Last month I got a free cholesterol and blood pressure screening at my local pharmacy. While I was there, the pharmacist told me that there are many organizations that offer free or low-cost health screenings to help uninsured people in need. Where can I find out about these free screenings? Waiting for Medicare Dear Waiting, Depending on where you live, there may be a wide range of free or low-cost health screenings available to you. Here’s what you should know. Th... editor@myvalleynews.com(Jim Miller) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:20:00 -0500 Health & Fitness http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32576#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32575 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32575 Stress has two sides to it and when stress is chronically negative, it can be as damaging to our bodies as cigarettes, alcohol and junk food. A long-term study of more than 10,000 civil servants in England has given epidemiologists evidence that work stress can lead directly to coronary heart disease. The research showed that people who feel negative stress at work tend to have more unhealthy behaviors (smoking, drinking and overeating) but even those who don’t turn to the pub or fast food for... editor@myvalleynews.com(Jennifer Smith) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:20:00 -0500 Health & Fitness http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32575#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32574 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32574 Join Animal Friends of the Valleys at their annual Spooktacular event on Oct. 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Baily’s Fine Dining at 28699 Old Town Front Street in Temecula. More than 40 pet-related vendors will be in attendance, including couture clothing, designer furniture and more. Pet owners will also have the opportunity to have their pets micro-chipped for $15. All proceeds benefit the local animal shelter. For more information, call Ellen Bilney at (951) 805-7911.... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:19:00 -0500 Health & Fitness http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32574#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32573 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32573 As the new school year gets underway, a great resolution for every parent to make is to take advantage this year of one of the most important resources offered by our schools: the school counselor. Although parents usually pay most attention to classroom teachers, your school counselor can, and should, play a vital role in the education of your child. Now is the time to understand and take advantage of the services school counselors have to offer. Today’s school counselor is a highly qualified... editor@myvalleynews.com(American Counseling Association) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:19:00 -0500 Health & Fitness http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32573#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32572 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32572 The fourth and final Wine & “A Bite” Art Walk of the season will take place in downtown Fallbrook on Saturday, September 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature food from four Fallbrook area restaurants: Brothers Bistro, Hukilau, Peking Wok and Pala Casino. A glass of wine will be provided for participants at each stop by the DePortola Wine Trail. Four interesting art stops will allow for a wide range of exciting experiences. Participants can get their groove on with belly dancers and ... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:18:00 -0500 Entertainment http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32572#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32571 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32571 The City of Murrieta is looking for bands to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest on Oct. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Murrieta Community Center at 41810 Juniper St. Bands will show off their talent and compete for attention and awesome prizes. All band members must be 18 or younger. Applications and a tape/CD demo can be turned in to the Murrieta Community Center. Applications are available for download at www.murrieta.org. Application deadline is Sept. 5. For more information, call (951) 3... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:18:00 -0500 Entertainment http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32571#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32570 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32570 In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before the advent of color film, plein air painters used lively brushstrokes and a vivid portrayal of light to capture a colorful moment in time. “Plein air,” French for “open air,” is a straightforward approach to painting that calls for quick and accurate observation and the ability to quickly express that image on canvas. This weekend, artists will carry on the plein air tradition with the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s (AAI) annual Plein Air Art Fest... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:18:00 -0500 Entertainment http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32570#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32569 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32569 Through Musicians Workshop, actor and singer/songwriter Skyler Day, star of the movie “Adventures of Ociee Nash,” is offering a workshop on industry basics for parents and kids Oct. 25 at the Temecula Valley Cultural Arts & Music Center at 27455 Tierra Alta Way, #F. Parents and children who are interested in entering the entertainment industry will learn what is involved and what to avoid, terminology and skills for a successful audition. The workshop will be broken down into two events, o... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:17:00 -0500 Entertainment http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32569#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32568 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32568 David Jibladze is no stranger to violence. When he was 14, the Georgian police burst into his mother’s apartment looking for his political-activist uncle. Jibladze recalled the story in a phone interview last week from his home in Orange. His mother told the police she had no idea where her brother was, so an officer grabbed Jibladze and shoved the barrel of a pistol against the young future-filmmaker’s skull. “He said, ‘Tell us where your brother is or your son dies,’” Jibladze recalled the ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Peter Surowski) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:16:00 -0500 On Top of the Underground http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32568#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32567 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32567 FRIDAY, Sept. 5 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: All different sports games on Big Screen LCD TVs, playing most games everyday. See below for location. Southern Stuffer: Jazz Night every Friday. 6-9 p.m. See below for location. Cafe Des Artistes: Live Guitar/Vocals – Country/Rock and Roll in Fallbrook. 6:30-9:30 p.m. See below for location. E.T.S. Sports Lounge: Karaoke, 4 TV’s, Shuffle Board, Pool Table and More. See below for location. The Bank: Magician Fridays. 6 p.m. See below fo... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:15:00 -0500 Valley Scene http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32567#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32566 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32566 The Executive Director of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, Tomi Arbogast, recently shared with me that “the 2008 harvest in wine country is turning out to be the best harvest we’ve had since 1997. The grape quality is amazing, although yields are down by about 20 percent, but that is statewide.” The quality of the grapes is the winemaker’s blank score. The winemaker at harvest time is likened to a conductor directing with orchestrated intensity, precise timing and, with the desired ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Ruth Haferkamp) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:14:00 -0500 Wine Scene http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32566#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32565 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32565 I would like to thank Dr. Robert Totman of Vineyard Veterinary Clinic for coming to the rescue. Dr. Totman has an incredible love for animals. My family had a situation with our chocolate Lab, Molly, which needed urgent attention. Due to an injury, her leg became very infected and needed to be amputated. My children and I, along with the help of many, began to raise money for the surgery. Dr. Totman very generously stepped in and helped tremendously by offering his services. Dr. Totman, his w... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:11:00 -0500 Opinion http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32565#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32564 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32564 Picture-perfect suburbia is turning into a hodgepodge of dead lawns, overgrown shrubs, hanging brown palm fronds and cans and paper littering once well-maintained yards. We started a pilot program in our neighborhood (Community Cares Clean-Up) where volunteers work on the lawns of abandoned and foreclosed homes. The lawns may not be green but the shrubs and trees are trimmed, the lawns are mowed and edged and things are looking better. There is another wave of foreclosures due to hit us soon an... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:11:00 -0500 Opinion http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32564#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32563 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32563 Recent floods in the Midwest and hurricanes/tropical storms in Texas and Florida have cost homeowners, renters and businesses millions of dollars in damages. These events serve as reminders to the public to have a disaster preparedness plan in place. National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is designed to enhance the public’s awareness of the necessity of having an emergency plan in place to respond to a natural or manmade disaster. The US Small B... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:11:00 -0500 Business http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32563#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32562 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32562 Dear Attorney, I recently sold my business in the area and the agent represented both parties. I carried a note with a UCC filing and now the buyers have defaulted on it. There was an escrow and escrow instructions that were signed by both parties. However, I never saw or signed the purchase agreement. The broker only e-mailed me a counteroffer after he phoned and told me of the original offer. The buyers saw and signed the purchase agreement and now there are issues because I never saw thi... editor@myvalleynews.com(Greg Bennett) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:09:00 -0500 Valley Legal http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32562#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32561 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32561 Jammed freeway lanes, hospital bed shortages, building vacancies and sagging retail and homes sales will be key issues dissected by about 1,000 regional business and government leaders at an annual Interstate 215 forum planned Sept. 18 in Temecula. “Over the last four years we’ve been producing and coordinating this with the intention of getting everybody under the same roof and bonding into groups,” said Adam Eventov of TMG Communications Inc. “And it isn’t just the number [of participants], i... editor@myvalleynews.com(Tim O’Leary) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:08:00 -0500 Business http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32561#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32560 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32560 See Image Gallery.... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:07:00 -0500 Sports http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32560#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32559 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32559 Temescal Canyon High School’s cheer and dance teams will be hosting Summer Showcase in the school’s gym on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a night for local high school teams to “showcase” what they have been working on over the summer. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $5 each. High schools scheduled to perform are: Chaparral Dance, Elsinore Cheer and Songleading, Heritage Cheer, Lakeside Cheer and Dance, Murrieta Valley Cheer and Dance, Perris Cheer, Tahquitz Cheer, Temescal... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:07:00 -0500 Sports http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32559#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32558 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32558 For the third consecutive year, the Padres-Storm doubleheader at Petco Park saw a Lake Elsinore Storm victory. The Storm’s 10-4 win Aug. 27 over the Inland Empire 66ers gave Lake Elsinore a 6-1 record for the annual series in San Diego and complemented a San Diego Padres 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first game of the doubleheader. The win also gave the Storm a three-game cushion for a California League playoff berth, which Lake Elsinore subsequently achieved. “It’s a huge game ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Joe Naiman) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:06:00 -0500 Motor Scene http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32558#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32557 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32557 Next Saturday at Lake Elsinore’s Elm Street Recreation Center, many watercraft riders will be carving the lake and causing their opponents to eat their wake. On Sept. 13 at 10 a.m., extreme sports enthusiasts, spectators and participants, and those simply interested in a day of family fun, will be gathering for the inaugural Lake Elsinore Watercraft Dash (LEWD) presented by DMP Motorsports as a community benefit fundraiser for the Coalition to Improve Education (CIE). Since 2003 CIE has helped... editor@myvalleynews.com(Ashley Cook) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:06:00 -0500 Motor Scene http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32557#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32556 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32556 The Chaparral High School Education Foundation is selling ceramic tiles which will be incorporated into a mosaic wall featuring the school’s Puma mascot. The wall was designed by CHS students and art teacher Jim Taylor. Individual 6x6-inch ceramic tiles can be personalized with student name and year, with a two-line maximum per tile. Each tile is $25; four tiles are $90. Alumni, current and incoming CHS students are encouraged to participate. Proceeds will fund a tribute to distinguished gradu... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:04:00 -0500 Education http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32556#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32555 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32555 Since 1985, the Golden Bears of Temecula Valley High School (TVHS) have been proud to attend “the” high school of Temecula. TVHS is currently home to more than 2,700 students. Principal Rani Goyal is entering her second full year as the head of TVHS’ administration; she and the rest of the top staff, hard at work preparing for the coming year, held the first assembly on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The Golden Bears never delay in celebrating school spirit and achievement through school events. Club Rus... editor@myvalleynews.com(Mariah Muller) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:01:00 -0500 Education http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32555#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32554 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32554 Temescal Canyon High School (TCHS), at 28755 El Toro Road in Lake Elsinore, kicked off its first day of school on Aug. 13 with 1,929 students bustling excitedly around the school. The school was built 18 years ago in 1991. It is now lead by Principal Errol Garnett in his second year at TCHS and Associate Principals Kathryn Jones and Mr. Golden. Dean of Students is Benny Neal. Sports beginning their seasons this month include football, volleyball, cross country, tennis, golf and water polo. Te... editor@myvalleynews.com(Haley Heiselt) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0500 Education http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32554#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32553 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32553 Deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station received information regarding a subject stealing various water backflow devices in the areas of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar on Saturday, Aug. 30. Further investigation identified the suspect and his vehicle and nearby recycling centers were requested to contact the sheriff’s department if the suspect attempted to sell/recycle the stolen property. Later in the day the Temecula Recycling Center called the sheriff’s department regarding a subject ... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:59:00 -0500 Sheriff Blotter http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32553#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32552 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32552 Job-seekers will have an opportunity to apply for hundreds of job opportunities with the County of Riverside at an annual job fair on Sept. 11. As one of the largest employers in the region, Riverside County is a sponsor of the 14th annual Valley-Wide Employment Expo at the Palm Springs Convention Center at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested applicants will have an opportunity to do on-site fingerprinting to begin the background screening process for any... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:59:00 -0500 Penny Pincher http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32552#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32551 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32551 With the economy in a slump, young families are struggling to make ends meet. Where once the family had two incomes, many are now faced with one income and a lot of uncertainty. In the early 1990s my husband and I were raising our three children with much of those same fears. Many people were losing jobs, homes were falling into foreclosure and prices at the stores were still going up and up. During that time I learned how to stretch our “one-income” dollars from week to week. Although, of cou... editor@myvalleynews.com(Kathy Zelasko) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:59:00 -0500 Penny Pincher http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32551#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32550 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32550 A message from a Valley News advertiser A recent AARP Bulletin reports that only 12 percent of US elderly have the skills to receive and use health information in order to manage their healthcare correctly. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality also states: • Only 53 percent have the intermediate skills necessary to read the instructions on a prescription to determine the right time to take their medication. • Just 22 percent of the elderly have the basic skills to read a pamphlet an... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:57:00 -0500 Business http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32550#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32549 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32549 Habitat for Humanity (HFH) is seeking entries into the “Home for the Holidays” second annual ornament contest. The theme is symbolic of the HFH mission of developing communities for people in need and also symbolizes the completion of a five-house project in Old Town Temecula and the completion of a neighborhood revitalization in Lake Elsinore earlier this year. Entries should portray a piece of art that signifies ‘home” and also is identifiable with the holiday season. Additional criteria are... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:57:00 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32549#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32548 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32548 The Temecula Valley Chess Club will meet from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 7 and 21. The meetings will take place at Perks coffeehouse at 26423 Ynez Road in Temecula, in the shopping center at the southwest corner of Ynez and Winchester across the street from the mall. The meetings are open to all ages and free. Please bring a chessboard. Meetings take place on the first and third Sunday of every month. For more information, call (951) (951) 296-2320 or e-mail petersurowski@yahoo.com.... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:56:00 -0500 Announcements http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32548#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32547 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32547 For more information on Frankie, Jewel and other pets available for adoption, call Animal Friends of the Valleys at (951) 674-0618. AFV also has cats available every day at the Lake Elsinore PetSmart and Petco stores.... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:54:00 -0500 Pets of the Week http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32547#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32546 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32546 Would you like to win a Fender Stratocaster? Musicians Workshop is stepping up the prize package to the “It’s a Beautiful Day” photo contest to now include a Fender Stratocaster courtesy of The Guitar Center in Murrieta. To be in the running, submit a photograph interpreting the phrase “It’s a Beautiful Day,” whatever this phrase means to the photographer. The guitar will be awarded to the winner the evening before the Oct. 4 concert at a special autographing session with David LaFlamme of It... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:54:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32546#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32545 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32545 Flying, food and fun are the order of the day at the annual Lake Riverside Estates Pilots Association Open House, but this year’s event on Sept. 27 will have a special emphasis on youth and the work of the Civil Air Patrol. Jackie and Dick Martin will host the open house at their hanger on Flight Line Way from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directions to the Martin hanger will be available at the entrance to this flying and equestrian gated community, which is located on Highway 371, between Anza and Aguang... editor@myvalleynews.com(Jane Chastain) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:52:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32545#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32544 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32544 A group of local garden enthusiasts has decided to turn their green thumbs into helping hands for area families in need. The Temecula Valley Garden Club has announced the launch of its Grow It & Give It campaign and hopes, with community support, to soon be providing hungry men, women and children with nutritious fresh produce. The club has been a source of guidance and inspiration for backyard gardeners since 1984. These successful gardeners often produce more fresh produce than they can ... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:51:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32544#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32543 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32543 Council candidate to hold campaign event The public is invited to meet Temecula Council candidate Chuck Washington Friday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Perks coffeehouse across from The Promenade mall on Ynez Road next to Mervyn’s. The event is free and Washington will speak at 6 p.m. Hollingsworth disaster relief measures approved SACRAMENTO — Last week, the California State Legislature approved two bills authored by Senator Dennis Hollingsworth (R-Murrieta) to help homeowners, busines... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:50:00 -0500 Armchair Activist http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32543#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32542 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32542 There is a more to the Nov. 4 election than McCain and Obama. Locally, numerous elections are taking place that will have an immediate and real impact on Southwest County residents. Following is a listing of local races and the candidates who have qualified to appear on the ballot. Names and occupations are as they will appear on the ballot. Lake Elsinore Unified (vote for two) • Susan E. Scott, middle school principal • Max Aragon III, educator/business owner • Jon Gray, incumbent • Jeani... editor@myvalleynews.com(Dave Reynolds) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:49:00 -0500 Armchair Activist http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32542#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32541 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32541 It costs Kaishawn McDuffie about $5 per person to help them with their diabetes management. The president and CEO of Healthy Management Diabetes Education, a nonprofit organization, estimates that last year nearly 2,000 area residents learned more about their disease and took advantage of the support system designed to help them. Healthy Management is a free program for anyone who wants to take a class or attend a symposium. “Some clients have health insurance and augment the programs offered... editor@myvalleynews.com(Shannon Starr) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:49:00 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32541#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32540 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32540 A recent concert at La Cereza Winery raised more than $15,000 for a local nonprofit, according to an announcement. The concert featured Emmy-award-winning flamenco guitarist Benise. The proceeds of the concert benefited the California Family Life Center, a Hemet-based nonprofit organization which provides housing and care for at-risk, abused, homeless and needy children. Golden Crown Productions, the concert’s organizer, is planning two more shows with the goal of raising $150,000 for the orga... editor@myvalleynews.com(Peter Surowski) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:48:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32540#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32539 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32539 On Aug. 25 at about 1:45 p.m. a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter spotted marijuana growing in a remote area of Sage near Red Mountain, according to an official report. The air crew also spotted a rifle near a tree in what appeared to be a camp. Officers responded to the grow area, which was a 0.75-mile hike through rough terrain. No suspects were found but a loaded shotgun and a large amount of bagged marijuana was recovered, the report stated. The Riverside County Sheriff’s ... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:47:00 -0500 Sheriff Blotter http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32539#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32538 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32538 On Tuesday, Sept. 2, at about 6 a.m. officers from the Temecula Police Department responded to the area of Ynez Road between Rancho Vista and Rancho California roads after a citizen called to report that he came across a bicyclist down on the side of the roadway, according to a police report. Once they arrived, officers found a bicycle on the dirt shoulder of the roadway and a deceased 27-year-old man about 10 feet down the embankment. The man had injuries consistent with a fall from a bicycle... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:47:00 -0500 Sheriff Blotter http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32538#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32537 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32537 On Aug. 26 officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department were informed by personnel at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC) of a 5-month-old child who was admitted with head trauma, stated a police report. This injury was reported to have occurred at the family residence in Lake Elsinore from unknown causes. The next day, investigations were resumed and police arrested David Gutierrez, 21, at RCRMC after he admitted to shaking the child, then tossing the child head-first in... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:47:00 -0500 Sheriff Blotter http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32537#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32536 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32536 The Lake Elsinore Rotary Club invites the public to the second annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 to 8 p.m. at McVicker Park at 29355 Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore. The day will feature artisans and crafters, a soda garden and a beer and wine garden, German food, live entertainment and a children’s arts and crafts area. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance from any Elsinore Rotary member. Fundraisers such as the Oktoberfest enable the club to sponsor community outreach... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:46:00 -0500 Announcements http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32536#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32535 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32535 The Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center has a free service for pet owners with pet behavior problems. The Pet Behavior Help Line provides information to assist pet owners in overcoming problems such as house soiling, barking, escaping, territorial marking, crate training, scratching and chewing, litter box usage and much more. The number for the help line is (951) 688-4340, ext. 6. For more information, visit www.petbehaviorhelpline.org.... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:45:00 -0500 Announcements http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32535#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32534 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32534 Portions of Interstate 215 in Murrieta will again be completely closed to traffic on the nights of Sept. 8-11 to permit construction of the Linnel Lane bridge overcrossing. All northbound I-215 lanes will be closed from Clinton Keith Road to Scott Road Sept. 8-9 beginning at 10 p.m. The lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. All southbound I-215 lanes will be closed from Scott Road to Clinton Keith Road Sept. 10-11 beginning at 9 p.m. They will reopen by 4 a.m. Detours will be clearly marked. Message si... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:44:00 -0500 Announcements http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32534#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32533 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32533 Colorful handmade quilts will cover the banisters from archway to archway in Old Town Temecula Oct. 4 during the Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild’s 10th annual Outdoor Quilt Show. The quilts will be displayed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quilt fans can get an early start to the quilt show during a weeklong quilt walk beginning Sept. 28. The walk will feature unique quilts chosen to compliment different Old Town Temecula stores. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the guild has brought the “Queen o... editor@myvalleynews.com() Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:44:00 -0500 Announcements http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32533#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32532 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32532 To the world they are known as Wind & Fire MC International, a Harley-riding firefighter club, but to several young cancer patients they are known as Harley Heroes. Because on Saturday, Aug. 30, this group arrived at Camp Ronald McDonald to spend the day with the kids, play some games and present a check for $927 to the cause. That cause is the famous Ronald McDonald Camp, located in our own local mountains near Idyllwild, providing fun, laughter and opportunities to children stricken with... editor@myvalleynews.com(Cindy Davis) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:44:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32532#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32531 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32531 One of the first local ballot measures to come before Menifee voters could be an issue they decided in June: whether to elect future City Council members by district or throughout their fledgling municipality. While 62 percent of Menifee voters favored forming a city in June, a razor-thin majority opted to elect future council members by district. That vote has sparked widespread concern and uncertainty, prompting several members of the first council to say that another vote might be needed to ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Tim O’Leary) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:42:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32531#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32530 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32530 Call it the cityhood scramble. Community leaders are picking up the pace as Menifee, a nearly 50-square-mile patchwork of diverse ages and interests, prepares to become Riverside County’s 26th city in about three weeks. In doing so, the fledgling City Council has hired an interim manager and an attorney, picked a still-under-construction building as its future City Hall and scheduled a pair of inaugural ceremonies. But efforts to iron out a fabric of policies and procedures remain rippled with... editor@myvalleynews.com(Tim O’Leary) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:41:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32530#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32529 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32529 Temecula has approved two new projects aiming to bring new life to Old Town. Together the projects will provide more than 39,000 square feet of retail space. In addition, one of the projects will provide housing for 32 low-income individuals or families. The first project, designed by Temecula-based developer Bill Dalton, will be a three-story, 42,717-square-foot building that will include housing units in the upper stories and retail shops on the ground floor. The residential area will inclu... editor@myvalleynews.com(Peter Surowski) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:40:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32529#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32528 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32528 Recently Vista Murrieta High School students waited patiently for what some had heard about but did not know what to expect. Half of the students were in the gymnasium, while the other half of the school watched a broadcast in their classrooms as artist David Garibaldi, 25, took the stage. The crowd in the gym gave an introductory applause and Garibaldi said thank you and that this was “Rhythm and Hue.” He continued to explain recent events he had performed, including a Rock and Roll Hall of ... editor@myvalleynews.com(Ashley Cook) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:36:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32528#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32526 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32526 On Sept. 3, at about 7:30 p.m. deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department responded to the 45000 block of Pechanga Parkway in reference to a reported carjacking. The victim reported that 26 year-old Benjamin Masiel of the Temecula area carjacked the victim's vehicle at gunpoint following a domestic dispute according to a press release. The suspect fled the area in an unknown direction. A search for the Masiel was unsuccessful. On Sept. 4, at about noon, Pechanga Tribal Rangers l... editor@myvalleynews.com(Shannon Starr) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:58:00 -0500 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=32526#comments