The Chronicle Oct. 2011
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The Chronicle Oct. 2011
(951) 461-3450 October 2011 By Lois Allen Lucille Ball made winemaking look so easy in the “I Love Lucy” episode where she hopped around in that barrel of grapes, stomping out the juice with her bare feet. While Temecula Valley grapes are not stomped on with bare feet, our local winemakers will tell you that making vino is hard work and the crush is just one important part of a complex process. Converting grapes to wine is actually a balancing act between man and nature. Every decision vintners make–the possibilities are endless - as well as the many variables that can’t be controlled, like the weather, which shape the wine’s flavor, color and bouquet, making each batch truly unique. Autumn in the Temecula Valley is synonymous with the grape harvest, and there is no better time to experience Wine Country at its finest than during the fall harvest. The leaves on the vines are changing to bright red, yellow and orange, providing a beautiful backdrop, making the end of summer a wondrous time to visit. All wineries crush grapes to make wine, of course, and some host grape stomping competitions and festivities for guests. Many of the crush events at the local wineries took place in September but if you missed the action last month, you will have another chance in October. Ponte Winery in Temecula is hosting their Annual Grape Stomp on October 2 from 4–6pm. You will dine and dance the night away to live music while watching or participating in the grape stomp competition. Call for reservations 951.694.8855. Sip, Savor & Stomp at Wilson Creek Winery’s traditional wine country harvest on October 2. This celebration features hayrides, grape stomp, harvest buffet, bobbing for apples and live music. 951.699.9463. At Callaway Vineyard and Winery you can complete a short course in wineology at the Taste of Autumn on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 12:30pm. You will have the opportunity to pick the grapes in the vineyard and help with the crush process. Callaway’s winemaker will discuss the importance of the use of barrels in winemaking, focusing on topics such as how barrels are made, toasted and used to impart wonderful flavors and aromas to Continued on page 17 Murrieta Group Sings Loud and Proud Against Abuse By Carol Malin Violence towards women in America has increased to epic proportions. According to news reports teen girls are being abused in record numbers. Who will reach out to help put a stop to it? The Girls Against Abuse Foundation, a local nonprofit organization comprised of talented female recording artists, is presenting a Loud and Proud Concert Extravaganza on October 15 at 6pm at the Murrieta Community Center. Dancers and vendors are joining together with the GAA at this show to help raise funds for the GAA Foundation and the Oak Grove Center in Murrieta. Many of the children at Oak Grove have suffered Continued on page 23 Residential Customer ECRWSS (951) 461-3450 2 (951) 461-3450 October 2011 at a glance Our Advertisers Beauty & Fitness Conner, Sheryl (hair color/cut)............................................. 18 Korrie’s Pilates Place............................................................... 19 Medical Weight Loss & Fitness Center................................. 18 Murrieta Day Spa.................................................................... 19 Optometric Vision Experience.................................................1 Premier Laser & Day Spa..........................................................3 Renuance...................................................................................9 Temecula Eye Center............................................................ 18 News Around Town TVWC Home Tour Joan Sparkman Unity Awards October Calendar Steve Miller School Benefit Wine Tripping Film & Music Festival Taste of the Town Pages...................4-15 Business Chronicle Media Group...........................................................6 C.I.B. Funding.............................................................................1 Jewel Scene...............................................................................7 Lorenz Fiduciary Services....................................................... 16 Morton Grabel – Law............................................................. 20 Murrieta Chamber of Commerce....................................... 10 Murrieta Economic Development....................................... 10 Murrieta Volkswagen................................................................5 National Gold & Jewelry....................................................... 24 RJL Wealth Management..................................................... 11 State Farm Insurance............................................................. 23 Sunbelt Business Broker.............................................................7 Health & Medical Whose Estate is it? Yours! Race for the Cure Looking Good from Inside Out Yogic Breathing for Cancer Patients Pages.................16-19 Home & Family Government Speaks Interpreting the Tough Teacher Paying for College – A Dream Legends Golf Club Fallbrook’s 34th Season Opens Pages.................20-24 Please Remember to Support our Advertisers. Events, Sports & Travel A La Cuisine............................................................................. 15 Bear Creek Golf Club............................................................. 15 BeSmart2Travel.......................................................................... 4 Fallbrook Music Society......................................................... 23 Handi Visor Holder.................................................................. 16 Ice Taxi...................................................................................... 15 Inland Valley Symphony.......................................................... 7 Steel Drum Shop....................................................................... 8 Taste of the Town.................................................................... 14 TV Women’s Club HOME TOUR............................................... 4 Transit Van Shuttle......................................................................6 Family & Pets Camp Bow Wow ................................................................... 22 England Family Mortuary....................................................... 17 Grabel, Morton – Lawyer....................................................... 20 Huntington Learning Center................................................. 21 Jewel Scene.............................................................................. 7 Mulligan Family Fun Center................................................... 21 National Gold & Jewelry....................................................... 24 Steel Drum Shop....................................................................... 8 Food & Wine A la Cuisine Catering............................................................. 15 Anthony’s Lounge & Ristorante............................................ 12 Barons The Marketplace....................................................... 13 Bear Creek Golf Club............................................................. 15 Los Cabos Mexican Grill........................................................ 12 Pancho’s Mexican Café....................................................... 14 Taste of the Town.................................................................... 14 Home Improvement & Décor Birchall, Sherry (Decorating Den)........................................... 5 Design House Furniture.......................................................... 14 Krabbe & Sons, Steve . .......................................................... 17 Mira Loma Pest Control......................................................... 11 W.C.Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.................................. 22 Medical & Health Argenbright, O.D., Bret.......................................................... 18 Eichenberg, M.D., Brian............................................................9 Global Medical Equipment.................................................. 17 Gurvits, D.O., Vadim..................................................................3 Handi Visor Holder.................................................................. 16 Jury, O.D., Mark..........................................................................1 Nagy – Hypnotherapist, Sandra .............................................1 T. V. Digestive Disease Consultants...................................... 18 Religion West Coast Life Church............................................................8 Without Them... There’s No Us! Senior Care Brookdale Sr. Living (Chancellor House).............................. 16 A Note From the Publisher Dear Readers, With Cole Porter’s help, I salute my wife Marilyn; she is my partner, my best friend, and there wouldn’t be a Chronicle every month without her intellect, her dedication, her inspiration and hard work seven days a week! Marilyn is ‘The Top’ just as Cole Porter wrote….The 16th of October is our 12th wedding anniversary and my birthday and the 21st is Marilyn’s birthday. So, Marilyn, I say to you….. You’re The Top (Lyrics by Cole Porter 1934) At words poetic, I am so pathetic That I always have found it best, Instead of getting em off my chest, To let em rest unexpressed. I hate parading my serenading As I will probably miss a bar, But if this ditty isn’t so pretty At least it will tell you How great you are. You are the Tower of Pisa, You are the smile on the Mona Lisa I am a worthless check, a total wreck, a flop, but if, baby, I am the bottom you are the top! You are the top! You are the Coliseum. You are the top! You are the Louver Museum. You are a melody from a symphony by Strauss You are a Bendel Bonnet, A Shakespeare’s sonnet, You are Mickey Mouse. You are the Nile, You are the top! You are Mahatma Gandhi. You are Napoleon Brandy. You are the purple light Of a summer night in Spain, You are the National Gallery You are Garbo’s salary, You are cellophane. You are sublime, You are turkey dinner, You are the time of a Derby winner, I am a toy balloon that is fated soon to pop But if, baby, I am the bottom, You are the top! 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Roland Behny, Publisher The Chronicle www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com 3 The Chronicle 4 October 2011 Temecula Valley Woman’s Club Home Tour Tickets on SALE NOW! T he holidays are right around the corner and soon your weekends will be all about decorating, gift-giving and entertaining. Here’s an outing that can help you gather some festive ideas while you do a bit of shopping, grab a bite at the Bistro, and savor a cup of good coffee or a glass of wine. All of this and more is waiting for you at the TVWC 27th Annual Holiday Home Tour on November 19 and 20. Five Estate Homes on Tour The tour features five estate homes in the exclusive La Cresta and Tenaja communities of Murrieta. Each unique home will be decked out in holiday finery, courtesy of five local interior decorators. Each tour stop will take you on a journey of fantasy, where you can relish in the delight of unique architecture, quaint appointments, luxurious water features, daring views and custom design. Open-air Marketplace An open-air Marketplace with select vendors will offer an array of unique goods, perfect for your holiday gift giving. As part of TVWC’s international outreach program, handmade Kenyan wares will be for sale with proceeds going to support the Rohi Children’s Orphanage in Kenya. Bakery and Bistro The TVWC Bakery & Gourmet Corner will feature lovingly baked and packaged bakery goods and the club’s traditional hand-packed secret gourmet soup mixes, along with various other Temecula-made specialties. The TVWC Tasteful Traditions cookbook will debut and is bound to be the perfect gift. To make shopping both creative and convenient, shoppers may choose the U-Design-It Gift Basket option. The popular Home Tour Bistro will offer tasty choices for your lunch in the countryside. Door-to-door Limousine The TVWC has an idea just too good to pass up! They are offering an upgrade to the home tour ticket this year. For an additional $70 you can buy the Home Tour VIP Package, which includes a shared limo for the day, beginning with a gourmet continental breakfast at departure point and lunch and beverage at the Bistro. Sit back and leave the driving to us, change your shoes and leave your packages in the safety of a limousine all day long. This special package is only available pre-sale on web and the deadline is November 4. The TVWC Home Tour is on Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20, from 10 am to 4 pm. Pre-sale tickets are $30 and $35 the day of the event. For more information call 951-302-1370 or go to www.tvwc.com Home Tour Ticket Sales Location 2011 Murrieta Murrieta Library Bookstore, 8 Town Square, 951-600-57-24 Beyond the Front Door, 25755 Jefferson Ave., 951-375-8822 Merle Norman, 29910 Murrieta Hot Springs #E, 951-677-3958 Temecula Bassett Home Furnishings, 32130 Temecula Pkwy., 951-553-2778 LaMasters Find Jewelry, 26780 Ynez Ct., 951-699-5719 Temecula Valley Chamber, 26790 Ynez Ct.,#A, 951-676-5090 Minuteman Press, 27452 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 2, 951-695-0106 Crazy for California, 28465 Old Town Front St., #101, 951-699-6109 American Sanctuary, 42072 Fifth St., Ste. 105 Wildomar Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 32395 Clinton Keith, Ste. B-14, 951-253-4050 Coldwell Bank, 23823 Clinton Keith, Ste. 102, 951-285-9969 Menifee Postal Annex, 30141 Antelope Rd., #D, 951-679-2600 Net proceeds from the TVWC Home Tour will benefit many local charities, school scholarships and the TVWC 2011 Special Club Project–The Girl’s Circle and the Boys’ Council sponsored by SAFE (Safe Alternatives For Everyone). An Opening Night Home Tour Gala will be held Friday night, November 18, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at South Coast Winery. The Gala offers a night to remember with dinner, dancing, auctions and entertainment. Tickets are $100 per person and include one home tour ticket - (ticket only tax-deductible). Reservations are limited so book now by calling 951 302-1370. Cocktail attire. Holiday time–a time of giving… Temecula - Murrieta P.A.L. Program Opens Fall Session The Temecula-Murrieta Police Activities League (P.A.L.), is looking for middle school students interested in participating in their Girls Circle and Boys Council Programs. The new fall session runs for eight consecutive weeks from October through November. Students meet with facilitators and peers one evening a week to discuss relevant teen topics and participate in games and activities. The Boys Council and Girls Circle Programs are made possible through a grant received from the Verizon Foundation. Safe Alternatives for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) offers the PAL Program because all kids face difficult challenges at school, home and on the playing field. S.A.F.E. is dedicated to providing programs and activities which offer all kids an opportunity to participate with positive role models in a safe environment with caring adults. For more information or to sign up for Boys Council or Girls Circle please call 951.587.3900. The Chronicle www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 5 PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR The psychology of color is fascinating! Everyday there are more and more studies conducted which reveal new information about how color impacts our lives. Did you know that… RED: Increases the pulse rate, breathing and blood pressure. If you like red you are either an energetic person or you crave more energy and need the stimulating effect it creates. Red also increases the appetite and is used in many restaurants. BLUE: A wonderful calming color. Did you know that blue actually causes the brain to send off eleven chemical tranquilizers? If you like blue, you may be capable, conservative and sensitive. If you are someone who is easily stressed, you may crave it’s calming effect. Who can be stressed gazing at the beautiful shades of blue of the ocean. GREEN: Mother nature’s favorite color! If you like green, you might be down to earth and friendly by nature. Green shades tend to evoke a sense of relaxation, comfort and quietness. It also represents new growth and new beginnings, and can be used as a stress reducing color. YELLOW: A stimulating and cheerful color. People who like yellow tend to be intelligent. It is the color of optimism–it can help lift a melancholy mood and put you in a “sunny” frame of mind. ORANGE: An exuberant and bold color. Orange lovers tend to be friendly, cheerful and are able to get along with practically everyone. You are social by nature, and hate to be alone. You want the world to be warm and mellow like the glow of a fireplace. PURPLE: A royal and fantasy invoking color. If you like purple, you could possiblly be an artist at heart. You like to surround yourself with talented people and tend to be very free spirited by nature. BROWN: A warm and comforting color. Brown lovers are often conscientious, and steady in their ways. You tend to be very interested in genealogy and home. The company of your family is paramount in your life. Sherry Birchall, C.I.D.-Decorating Den Interiors • 951.308.9221 www.decdens/sbirchall • [email protected] www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com The Chronicle 6 October 2011 Jewel Scene-The Biggest Little Jewelry Store Jewel Scene has been a family-owned and operated business for over 41 years. The founder, Jesse, started in Lakewood, California, selling diamonds and gemstones, findings and making jewelry for the trade. From there he opened wholesale businesses and stores in Los Angeles and Orange County. Figuring life is too short to spend so much time commuting to and from work he moved his business to the Temecula Valley 22 years ago. Customers are warmly greeted and welcomed as friends at the Jewel Scene store. Sales staff members are part of the Jewel Scene family - son, daughter-in-law, niece and wife – so you can be sure you will be treated with courtesy and professionalism. New customers usually come to Jewel Scene through the referral of loyal customers who say how great it is to do business with a jeweler they can trust. That’s the biggest compliment a business can have. Jewel Scene has two Graduate Gemologists (GIA) on staff ready to help you with insurance appraisals and gem identification, a jewelry designer who can make a sketch of that special piece and a wax carver to bring the design to fruition – all without leaving the premises. Jesse has loyal customers from all across the U.S. Nowadays, on nearly every street corner you see businesses that want to buy your gold, promising to pay more than anyone else. Who would you trust? Someone who tells you they will pay you more than what 24-carat gold is worth on the open market and may be out of business tomorrow? Wouldn’t you prefer to deal with Jewel Scene: a jeweler with an excellent reputation that has been in business for over 41 years and contributes to, lives and works in, your community. Jewel Scene prides itself on offering customers one of the largest selections of diamonds, wedding and anniversary rings on the West Coast – at prices that can’t be beat. It’s nice to know a place where custom work and jewelry repairs are done at prices below what others charge. Not only does the store have incredible inventory, but they have three jewelers that can make jewelry from start to finish. That’s why Jewel Scene is called “the biggest little jewelry store.” Jewel Scene, 26431 Ynez Road, Suite B, Temecula (next to TJ Maxx, across Ynez from the Promenade Mall). Open T – F 10am to 6pm and on Sat from 10am to 5pm, closed on Sun and Mon. Tel 951.296.1616 PWR to Present Joan Sparkman Unity Awards The Professional Women’s Roundtable (PWR) invites you to join them on Friday, November 4, to celebrate women who go above and beyond in community service. The beauty and serenity of South Coast Winery will be the backdrop for this evening event from 5:30 to 9:30pm. The women nominated to receive an award will be presented and their history of service will be told. The keynote speaker for the event, Liz Murray, is the New York Times best selling author who beat incredible odds to graduate from Harvard University after growing up homeless and alone on the streets of New York after her parents had succumbed to addiction. Murray’s story is exhilarating and her delivery incredibly honest as she takes audiences along on her personal journey. Her book, Breaking Night, inspired the Lifetime movie, “From Homeless to Harvard,” which portrayed her amazing courage and tenacity. Ticket price $65 includes dinner. Order online at website www.pwronline.org Call 951-973-7400 or email [email protected] The Chronicle www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 Goodwill, A Key Element of Business Value By D. Joe Atchison, Business Broker When selling a business, escrow requires the buyer and seller to agree on an allocation of the purchase price for the business. For most businesses this allocation consists of the following four elements: inventory, equipment, noncompete and goodwill. Goodwill is an intangible asset vs. the tangible assets of inventory and equipment. In most of the businesses that we sell, goodwill is assigned more value than any, and often all, of the tangible assets. The accounting definition of goodwill is “selling price less the value of all tangible assets.” The Small Business Administration classifies the non-compete element as goodwill also. Business goodwill reflects the synergy of all of the combined assets involved in the business that produce income. Since goodwill has such a profound impact on the value of a business, it is important to know the elements of goodwill. Following are the basic elements that create business goodwill: 1. Trend of revenues and, more importantly, earnings is an overall indicator of goodwill. A business has more goodwill if its revenues and earnings reflect a history of increases. Excess earnings, earnings above the norm for the industry, create more goodwill. 2. Related to the earnings is the company’s customer base. Customer loyalty, quality, order backlog, the customers’ industry and geographic diversification and the business’ pricing leverage with its customers are a few of the customer related goodwill factors. 3. Intellectual property is an important element that creates goodwill. Patents, proprietary equipment, materials, and processes, vendor relationships with pricing commitments, bid and pricing knowledge, and trained employees are all part of the intellectual property of a company. 4. Documentation of the business is a very important goodwill element. A business that has its operating procedures well documented is of more value, and thus has more goodwill than one with little to no documentation. Important documentation items include the company’s sales and marketing process, quality control procedures, how orders are processed through order fulfillment, accounting policies, human resource manual, and credit and collection procedures, just to name a few. 5. The owner’s reputation, knowledge of the industry, relationship with customers, and financial and management skills are a goodwill element that can diminish when the owner exits the business after the sale of their company. There are ways to minimize the negative impact to the goodwill value of a business when the owner “exits stage right.” The most common method is for the seller to provide an extended transition period, often coupled with a seller note that has an earn-out provision regarding the payment of the note. This article has addressed the main elements of goodwill. Others that can create goodwill include years in business, barriers to entry, scalability and location. There are methods to determine the goodwill value of a company such as the Total Business Value Residual and the Capitalization of Excess Earnings methods. A team consisting of a Certified Public Accountant, with knowledge of how to minimize sales and income taxes by prudent purchase price allocations, and an experienced business broker can help calculate, document and articulate the goodwill value of a company to potential buyers. The above information was developed from data that I believe to be accurate but I give no guarantees. D. Joe Atchison, CBI, CBB. CMMBI, CPA – inactive, MBA - Finance President, Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions Wildrose Business Park, 9036 Pulsar Court, Suite J, Corona, CA 92883 Office 951.277.4002. Cell: 951.733.8442, [email protected], www.RiversideSunbeltNetwork.com October 1: October 16: • Team Believe Rady Children’s HospitalSea World Walk for pediatric brain cancer research www.shamuandyouwalk.org Mission Bay, San Diego, 8am • Outdoor Quilt Show, Old Town Temecula, FREE, 951.678.1456 •Women’s Club at The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills 2012 open membership enrollment, Oct - Nov 15, 951.695.9614, $40 • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Concert, 7pm, 951.491.6551, $45/$95 VIP • October 2: Jazz at the Garden Fundraiser concert, Murrieta Public Library, $30 & $60,5 - 7pm • Music on Sundays, Robert Ronzoni Vineyards, Jacque Foreman musician, FREE, 2 – 5pm • Annual Grape Stomp at Ponte Winery, Grape Stomp Competition, 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula CA, 951-6948855, $95/$86 adults, $46/$48, children $41, 4pm - 9pm • R ace for the Cure, Promenade Mall, Temecula, 6:30 registration, races at 8 & 9am •M usic on Sundays, Robert Ronzoni Vineyards, Phil Goddard musician, FREE, 2 – 5pm • Orange County Museum of Art & Architecture Tour showing six Newport & Laguna Beach homes of 20th Century architecture design, $60/or 2 for $110, www.ocma.net, 949.759.1122, 10 am to 6:30 pm October 3: • Murrieta Central Park Chess Club, 38884 Cherry Point Ln., every Tues 6pm – 9pm October 4: • Wild Women of Wine Country Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon & Fashion Show, South Coast Winery, 951.587.9463 ext. 7210, $35, 10am – 2pm October 7: • Murrieta Mesa & Summit High Schools PINK OUT Football Game honoring breast cancer survivors, Murrieta Mesa HS, 7 pm • SAT Registration deadline for Nov 5 test, $49, subject tests $22 October 8: • Palomar Mountain State Park Fall Clean up & Restoration, www.palomarsp.org/ cleanup, 8am – 12pm • Lake Elsinore Relay for Life, Opening Ceremony - 9am. Activities throughout the day. Luminaria Ceremony - 9pm. Canyon Lake Middle School. www.elsinorerelay.com October 9: • Fallbrook Music Society, Landesjugendorchester (LJO) from Germany performs Beethoven, Hidas & Bruckner, 3pm • Inland Valley Symphony, Curtains Up! This is Broadway, Performing Arts Center, Murrieta Mesa High School, $8 - $20, 5:30pm • Golden Valley Music Society, Shubert Gala, $30/$25 seniors/$12.50 students/$2.50 under 12, 7:30pm • Music on Sundays, Robert Ronzoni Vineyards, Kenny Marquez musician, FREE, 2 – 5pm October 14: •Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Temecula Public Library (Pauba), FREE, 4pm • Fall Rod Run Cruise Night, Old Town Temecula, FREE, 5 – 8pm October 15: • Fall Rod Run Car Show, Old Town Temecula, FREE, 8am – 4pm • Craft-time, Temecula Public Library (Pauba), FREE, 10am • Loud & Proud Concert Extravaganza Concert, Murrieta Community Center, girlsagainstabuse.blogspot.com or OakGroveCenter.org, $10, 6pm www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com 7 October 19: • Registration for the Oct 26 Pumpkin Patch Halloween Craft event, Temecula Public Library (Pauba), FREE, 4pm October 21: • Late SAT registration deadline for Nov 5 test, $75, subject tests $22 • Sidewalk Prophets in Concert, Temecula, proceeds benefit Rancho Damacitas Children’s Homes for abused and neglected youth, 951.302.7597 or 951-302-7597, $15, 7:30 - 9:30pm October 22: •ACT Test (registration deadline Sept 16) • Taste of Autumn, Callaway Winery, 951. 676.4001, www.callawaywinery.com. $88.50, 10am - 12:30pm. •Rocky Horror Halloween Bash, Monte De Oro Winery, 951.491.6551, $35, 5:30 – 10pm October 23: • Fallbrook Music Society, Spanish Brass from Spain, 3pm. Palomar Mountain State Park Apple Festival, www.palomarsp.org/ festival, FREE, 11am – 4pm •Music on Sundays, Robert Ronzoni Vineyards, S&R Jazz Connection musician, FREE, 2 – 5pm October 24: • Inland Valley Youth Symphony & Wind Symphony, Performing Arts Center, Murrieta Mesa High School, $15 - $5, 7pm October 24: • RJL Wealth Management Seminar: Retirement Solutions, speaker Ray Lucia, CFP. Temecula’s Thornton Winery. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres & no host bar. Limited seating, RSVP 800.644.1231 or visit www. rjlwm.com/events, 7 pm October 26: •Pumpkin Patch Halloween Craft, Temecula Public Library (Pauba), FREE, 4pm October 27: •Bear Creek Woman’s Golf Assoc., Fundraiser for Komen Foundation and Michelle’s Place, 951.696.0746 October 30: • Music on Sundays, Robert Ronzoni Vineyards, S&R Jazz Connection musician, FREE, 2 – 5pm The Chronicle welcomes calendar submissions for local events. Please send your submissions to the editor [email protected] The Chronicle 8 October 2011 Recreational Music Making with Steel Drums By Larry Mebust Like many of you, my wife Janet and I learned music as kids. She was the daughter of a school principal and learned to play the flute. She received several music scholarships along the way. I, on the other hand, was the son of a Norwegian married to a Swede, which required me to learn to play the accordion. I swear that I was named after Lawrence Welk. Janet played Bach…I played polkas and “Lady of Spain.” We went on in life and lost all touch with playing music. After we married, we talked about playing music together but never made the time. In the mid 90s, while vacationing in the Caribbean, we heard a Steel Band playing and fell in love with the sound of the instruments. We found our way back to having music in our lives and we could finally play something together. Over the past 10 years, the concept of recreational music making has developed and led to the rebirth of garage bands peopled by empty nesters and new horizon bands formed by retirees who can now afford to do it right. There is a new twist, however. They no longer have any pressure on them to perform. It is now OK to “play with your music.” Recreational music making is not about inspiring extraordinary music; it’s about inspiring extraordinary living! Also, it’s not about exceptional performances - it’s about having exceptional experiences. Further, it’s not about teaching people to play; it’s about giving people permission to play. Finally, its facilitators do not have to be great musicians…they must, however, be effective guides and coaches. Learn more at www.wannaplaymusic.com/rmm . These are the guidelines under which we provide our Steel Drum Lessons. You will still have to practice to improve but nobody is going to pressure you. We can handle a limited number of adult students at this time as we build our rental fleet of steel drums - so sign up early! Look for our booth in the Little Rodder Zone located at the west end of Temecula’s Old Town during the Rod Run on October 15th. Stop by for a fun steel drum hands-on experience for the kids. The Steel Drum Shop carries both mini pans for kids and full sized pan instruments for ages 12 and up. We also have a full-line of accessories, sheet music and CDs by various steel bands. You can take a test drive at our shop located at 41571 Corning Place #107 in Murrieta (off Jefferson north of Winchester). Come visit us between 9am and 3pm, Monday – Thursday, or by appointment. To learn more, give us a call at 951.677.5550 or go to our website www.steeldrumshop.com . Come play island style – no shoes required! See you at the Rod Run! Steve Miller Hits High Note at School Benefit Concert By Carol Malin Kids from seven to seventy were rockin’ to the beat when Steve Miller performed several of his hits, including “Fly Like an Eagle” and “The Joker,” on September 18 in support of the new Fender Kids Rock Free School in Temecula. When the Kids Rock Free Program took aim on Temecula it made a bull’s-eye. The Valley has become a hotbed of music talent over the years and is home to performers such as Jolee James from American Idol and Antonio Pontarelli who won NBC’s most Talented Kids contest. The KRF Program will provide free and low-cost piano, guitar, bass, drums and vocal performance lessons to children, ages 7 – 17. Michele Smith, the founder of the Context Middle School in Temecula, which is the site of the KRF Program, pulled the concert together within two months. Smith told me, “Opening this charter school is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. The Valley deserves a place for students to learn about music. To have Steve Miller come here to help us raise funds for the school is terrific. But we’re not done; we plan to open a high school next.” The philosophy of the Context School is the integration of music and technology into the curriculum. Music making, producing and performing will be part of the daily life of a Context student. The school is located at 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Tel: 294-6265. Miller’s band was not the only entertainment that night. The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra from Orange County and the Fender Benders performed with Miller and his band. Award-winning pianist Julie Coucheron played with the symphony and received a standing ovation. It was the inaugural concert in Civic Center plaza designed for such events in front of Temecula’s new City Hall. Mayor Roberts told the crowd of 1,200 that the concert is the type of venue the City had envisioned when they planned the new City Hall. Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink. A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists. Q: How is dew formed? A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire. Q: How can you delay milk turning sour? (Brilliant, love this!) A: Keep it in the cow. Q: What causes the tides in the oceans? A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight. The Chronicle www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com 9 The Chronicle 10 October 2011 By Carol Malin I’ve traveled Temecula’s wine tasting trail up Rancho California Road, down Calle Contento, along De Portola and beyond, and have always come away with a bottle or two of good wine and a smile. It strikes me that one of the things that makes wine tasting so enjoyable in Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country is the hospitality extended at the wineries. The term “Southern hospitality” surely applies here. Recently, I joined a group of food and wine reporters at a Facebook & Tweet-Up event hosted by Thornton Winery’s winemaker, David Vergari. If you missed the online event, let me fill you in. Guiding us with his confident manner and wit, Vergari took us on a tasting journey through a flight of six wines paired with small bites prepared by the winery’s award-winning Executive Chef, Steve Pickell. We began with Thornton’s non-vintage Brut. Overall, the opinion of the group was that the Brut was fresh and crisp with a delightful finish. Vergari explained that the wine’s 28-month tirage time using the méthode champenoise process, and with the addition of a little Pinot Noir blended into the Chardonnay, helps to give the wine complexity and round it out. This effervescing delight was paired with shrimp. I prefer this bubbly alone or with a lightly-salted wafer. At $24 a bottle this sparkling wine is a treat for any occasion. No one wanted to move on from the Brut…until we tasted the 2010 Chardonnay. Go ahead and call us fickle, but we found a new friend in this wine. I dislike oaky Chardonnays so I was happy with this vintage, which is fermented exclusively in stainless-steel tanks. This wine is so balanced and seamless that it is hard to put your glass down, and since it is reasonably priced at $19 you won’t have to. Vergari advised us that white wines should be taken out of the ‘frig 20 or 30 minutes before pouring to bring out their best flavor. This wine was paired with green olives and I noted that the men at the table enjoyed this combination but the women not so much. In keeping with the Southern hospitality that I mentioned earlier, we were each given a bottle of the Chardonnay to take home. I served mine with chicken wraps and it The Chronicle worked very well. The 2010 Nebbiolo was next. This $22 dry red has a cherry nose and is smooth with no holes mid-palate. Vergari says reds should be served at 55º to 60º F and recommends chilling the bottle for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. This paired nicely with the blue cheese, which tasted like cherry cheesecake melting in your mouth under a warming blanket of red wine. Vergari took the time to give us his background. Hailing from Sonoma County, he gained an interest in wine at a young age. He studied Enology and Viticulture at UC Davis and interned at wineries in Sonoma and Napa Valley before going abroad to work at wineries in Australia and Spain. Most recently before joining Thornton, Vergari was the winemaker at Rutz Cellars in the Russian River Valley. Besides his varied experience his best attribute is his common sense to do what he likes to do best…make good wine. Vergari walked us through wine #4, Thorny’s Coat Red, a blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah and Barbera. There’s a funny story about Thorny. Thorny was the nickname of Thornton Winery President, Steve Thornton, during his school years. In the era when every other winery had a dog pictured on their label, Thornton’s marketing folks wanted to do the same, but Thorny didn’t want to follow the pack. So, instead Thornton elected to put a porcupine on its label and named the blend Thorny’s Coat Red. It’s a pleasing $17 wine blend and the price won’t, ahem, stick you. I may have been jumping ahead with the pairing when I tasted it with the chocolate mousse but who could blame me? “Interested in color?” Vergari asked, as he saw me holding a glass of the 2010 Zinfandel Huis Vineyard Zinfandel aloft. “It’s the nose and the mouth-feel, you should explore next,” he encouraged. One of my peers described this wine as a “fruit delivery vehicle.” This Zin is spicy and explodes in the mouth like a raspberry bonbon. It was well paired with a bite of meat and the rest of the mousse. The wine sells for $22 a bottle. Vergari has high hopes for the 2010 Thornton Estate Petite Sirah. He says the wine is reasonable now but advises patience will bring great rewards with this one. This wine’s grapes were grown on the Estate’s east block and fermented in stainless steel, then aged in oak barrels. Priced at $22. Vergari took us to the cellar where he demonstrated first-hand how blending wine is done. It was enlightening but it is impossible for me to translate onto paper how barrel 12345 mixed with barrel 67891 to make a fine blend. The take-away is that years of training, expertise and an excellent palate are required to become a good winemaker. We then followed Vergari out to the vineyard and he taught us a few things about irrigation, clumping and harvesting. In one afternoon I learned to appreciate the tremendous effort that goes into making wine. I don’t think I will ever again complain about the cost of a good bottle. Instead, I will sit back, sip and enjoy. I wish you the same. Thornton Winery 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula .699.0099 www.thorntonwine.com www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 An Idiot with a Plan…is Better Than a Genius Without One. By Ray Lucia, CFP. The recent–but somewhat predictable–correction in the stock market has been agonizing for many Baby Boomers who have their sights set on retirement in the near future. Of course, it’s hard to feel secure about such a major milestone under any circumstances, let alone when your decision may coincide with a significant drop in hour equity portfolio, as many have recently suffered. The barrage of weak economic data, the disastrous debt ceiling deadlock and the downgrade in America’s credit rating have many Baby Boomers second guessing retirement plans once again. The fact is, when an investor has a sound retirement strategy, they shouldn’t have to stress over the next big dip on Wall Street. When you are properly positioned with a diverse array of investments, a short term market decline doesn’t have to sidetrack your long term retirement plans. Remember, after the 2008 market drop, stocks almost doubled between the spring of 2009 and 2011. A pullback should be expected after such a stunning gain. So, why all the noise on the 24 house financial cable networks? Because there’s a lot of money to be made in selling panic! If you pensionize a portion of your portfolio, that is, guarantee a monthly check for life, you’ll feel more comfortable with your decision to retire, even in down markets. If you have sufficient liquidity or cash reserves, you’ll be in a much better position to absorb the kind of fluctuations we’ve seen repeatedly. Given time, retirees have historically seen growth in their stock portfolios. The key is to have a plan, and allow ample time for that plan to work, so that if you decide to retire and then the market takes a turn for the worse, you don’t have to take a trip back to work. If you tune into my show, you’ve heard me stressing the importance of having a Strategy First Solution for retirement. What exactly does that mean? Well, it means starting with a solid plan as a foundation, then identifying appropriate investment products to build a diversified portfolio. It means on-going oversight by an experienced advisor, with the intent of maximizing every dollar you can for retirement, and it recognizes the impact that taxes may have on your retirement savings. That’s what I call a Strategy First Solution. It means customizing a strategy designed to provide retirement income for life, while giving long-term investments the time they need to grow. The first step to finding the solution for you is to meet with an authorized advisor for a complimentary retirement planning analysis. Schedule a consultation by calling 877-PLANNER. Ray Lucia, one of the nation’s leading experts in the fiscal world of financial, tax, and retirement planning…not to mention he’s a best-selling author, an engaging radio and TV personality, a highly sought after public speaker, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. Tune into The Ray Lucia Show online at www.raylucia.com or call (877) PLANNER for more information. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com 11 City of Murrieta Hosts Inventors & Entrepreneurs Society The Murrieta/Temecula Valley is rich in education and creativity. Many of our residents are inventors or entrepreneurs and we want to encourage that knowledge base and foster its growth into the creation of new businesses within our community. The City of Murrieta believes that entrepreneurs and inventors are the catalysts of economic growth; you are the risk takers that have always been the basis for the success of the American economy. As such, the City of Murrieta’s Economic Development Department will be holding its first “Murrieta Inventors & Entrepreneurs Society” meeting on October 17 at 8:00 am at the Murrieta Public Library. This assembly will become a focus group intended to help the City of Murrieta understand the needs of our inventors and entrepreneurs, and how we can better serve you and attract more like-minded people to this region. There is no cost to attend this meeting and you do not need to be a resident or business owner in the City of Murrieta to attend. RSVP or questions contact: Kimberly Davidson at the City of Murrieta at 951.461.6003 or [email protected]. The Chronicle 12 October 2011 Los Cabos Mexican Grill By: The Gossiping Gourmet The Inland Empire’s best kept secret may be tucked away in Murrieta on Jefferson Avenue at Date Street…Los Cabos Mexican Grill. Family-owned and operated, this restaurant offers home-style cooking, a tradition born in Mexico that continues here today. Los Cabos has a spacious indoor dining room with a relaxed atmosphere. Most meal prices at Los Cabos range $10 to $13. The restaurant has something for everyone…flavorful, generous portions of traditional favorites such as Enchiladas Verdes or Carnitas. The health conscious will love the vegetarian choices such as the Tostada Special or the Cheese Enchilada. The ravenous will appreciate the Los Cabos Surf 3 platter; a dinner for two heaped with steak, chicken, shrimp and Tilapia. Soon, Los Cabos will be featuring a new international dinner menu, which includes Peruvian-style Lomo Saltado, Asian Jambalaya, the Cuban dish Masa de Puerco and other interesting fare. Any dinner over $12.95 includes a glass of wine, a small Margarita, or a soft drink. Weekdays, two economically priced entrée specials are offered at $7.50 or less. Check the restaurant’s website for downloadable coupons. Happy Hour daily from 2 to 7 pm, featuring House Margaritas for $3.50 and street tacos for 99 cents. I especially like the $1.75 Bean & Cheese Nacho and the Mexican Pizza. I’ve had the opportunity to dine at Los Cabos on many occasions. My friend, Jessica, is serious about food and declares the cuisine at Los Cabos is authentic Mexican. In her words, “nothing can beat my mom’s home-cooking but this restaurant rates a close second.” Jessica especially enjoys the Carne Asada. My most recent visit was at 5pm on a Friday evening and the bar was already filled with people, a mix from young professionals to senior citizens, busily getting happy. My party was greeted immediately and, since one in our group was disabled, the hostess took special care to ensure that we were comfortably seated. We were given the requisite salsa and chips and our drink orders were taken immediately. Our entrees arrived in a timely fashion, the food attractively plated with ample portions. Bonnie enjoyed the Azteca Chicken with its fresh medley of vegetables and the pleasing cheese flavor of the sauce. Jack chose the Camarones Costa Azul and to his delight the dish was exceptional, and the bacon-wrapped shrimp was moist and flavorful. I ordered the Los Cabos Special #2 - a tasty surf and turf combination of steak and shrimp in a delightful chili pepper-garlic sauce. Be sure to save room for dessert! The delicacies are decadent and big enough to share. Bonnie chose the banana cheesecake and declared it scrumptious. Jack devoured his huge serving of deep fried ice cream and the flan I ordered was the best that I’ve had in a long time. It’s rare to find a restaurant that offers good service, reasonable prices and generous portions…Los Cabos provides this and more. Los Cabos, 26770 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta. www.loscabosmexicancantina.com Tel: 951.894.4749 The Chronicle Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival Highlights By Carol and Katie Malin From start to finish this year’s Film & Music Festival in Temecula was a starstudded event. Walking the red carpet on Wednesday, September 14, were film and music artists who had traveled from as far as Japan to showcase their talent. Dozens of films competed and many were noteworthy. Two that stand out are, “Saving Grace B. Jones” and “Hopelessly in June.” Connie Stevens, star of the 60s TV show 77 Sunset Strip, brought to the screen “Saving Grace B. Jones,” a film based on her true-life experience of a devastating flood in Missouri when she was a child. We were glued to our seats throughout the film. Tatum O’Neal (Paper Moon) stars alongside Michael Biehn (Tombstone) and Penelope Ann Miller (Carlito’s Way). O’Neal steals the show with her tear-jerking dramatization of a woman brain damaged beyond repair by a tragic accident and lost love. This movie will be opening in the theaters soon, Stevens told us. Focusing on talent close to home brings into the picture Murrieta’s Bear Creek resident, Lorenzo Lorenzetti, the executive producer of “Hopelessly in June.” This film is a romantic comedy shot on location in the SoCal beach towns of Manhattan and Redondo Beach. This fun-filled movie stars Carolyn Neff (Spiderman 3) and Vincent Brantley. Brantley wrote, directed, and produced the film. The long list of supporting stars includes: Ed Asner (Mary Tyler Moore Show), Keith David (Crash), Keith Robinson (Dreamgirls), Tommy Lister, Jr. (The Dark Knight), Peter Jason (Deadwood), and Ella Joyce (Roc). As you can see by the line-up this has all the makings of a great film and that it is. Katie sat down with an in-person interview with Brantley after the show. For that interview, as well as the interview we have in store with Lorenzetti, pick up your copy of the November issue of The Chronicle. If you missed the TVIFF, you can catch “Hopelessly in June” at the Hollywood Film Festival (Oct. 20 – 24); it is slated to run on Oct. 23 at 7pm. Yukiko Nishimura, a Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music graduate, played one of her piano compositions on Saturday night during the music portion of the festival. Nishimura has composed works for silent films and for theater. A number of Japanese film makers also showed their work. The festival drew international film entries from Australia, Bangladesh, China, Germany, Canada, Albania and Poland, as well as music artist from Russia, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This is the stuff you don’t want to miss and why you should come out to the film & music festival every year. Tying it all up, the music fest winner was The Worsties a band from Nashville. Film fest winners were the “Italian Key,” Best Feature Film; Flight to the Wall, Best Documentary Feature; “From the Ground Up,” Best Documentary Short; “The Hirosaki Players,” Best Short Film; “The Daisy Cutter,” Best Animation. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com 13 The Chronicle 14 October 2011 Taste of The Town… A Delightful Event By Lois Allen It’s been said that wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. This certainly was true at the second annual Taste of The Town held at Bear Creek Golf Club on Sunday, September 18. Oenophiles (lovers of wine) and taste aficionados Michelle Beutler definitely were not disappointed with this event, which was both a successful fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Riverside County and an opportunity to showcase the diversity of the Valley’s great restaurants and outstanding wineries and breweries. It was an impressive scene; exotic aromas permeated the air while a delighted crowd sampled a delicious array of tastings that ranged from elegant appetizers such as bruschetta, and shrimp cocktail with a gazpacho chaser, to a comforting mini-meal of Chicken Ossobuco with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. The happy crowd mixed and matched these culinary creations with select red and white wines from premiere wineries and vineyards. For those preferring “a tall cold one,” a choice of two fine brews were offered by a Temecula micro brewery. The restaurants, wineries and brewery that participated in TOTT were A la Cuisine Catering, Anthony’s Lounge and Ristorante, Barons Marketplace, Bear Creek Mayor with Charlotte DeHesa & Nicole Nichols (Chairmen) Golf Club, Black Market Brewery, Boorman Vineyards, Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Crivello Ristorante Italiano, Europa Village Vineyard, Frisby Cellars, Los Reyes Bar & Grill, Mantra Indian Cuisine, Nothing Bundt Cake, Robert Renzoni Vineyard, Stuart Cellars, Sorrel Restaurant/Bistro, and the Temecula Valley Cheese Company. The festivities were complimented by entertainment provided by the Mark Sage band and the music of Ian Kauffman. The event culminated with an exciting raffle for unique door prizes, donated by local businesses and individuals in support of this worthwhile cause. Taste of The Town raised much-needed funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest County. According to Marissa Toth, Re- The Chronicle source and Events Director, for the B&GC, the money is earmarked to support the Clubs’ after school programs. Event proceeds will also help to provide new programs such as Digital Art and Design Tech that will help youth become proficient in computer use for educational and artistic purposes. Maryann Edwards, CEO of the B&GC, and Murrieta’s Mayor Randon Lane, were onhand to thank everyone who attended, and the A la Cuisine Catering volunteers and donors who pitched in to make this such a successful event. Planning is already underway for the third annual Taste of The Town. Mark your calendar for September 2012, so you don’t miss this annual event at Bear Creek Golf Club next year. Go to http:// youtu.be/ejxvgrZC1wc for a preview of 2011. The Wine Chicks www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 15 The Ice Taxi to the Rescue On the day of our daughter’s wedding the temperature began to rise. The wedding planner could not have predicted the heat wave and the increased need for more ice, but thankfully the Ice Taxi did! The Ice Taxi handled our event seamlessly and professionally. - Ice Taxi customer, Elizabeth Senne How many times have you entertained or planned a party, wedding, sporting or other event that required a substantial amount of ice? If so, you know that purchasing large quantities of ice is a backbreaking task which usually requires many trips to the store. Not to mention that it is difficult to determine how much ice you actually need, so often you are reduced to asking guests to help you by making several trips to the store. No need for that drama any longer. The Ice Taxi delivers 20 pound bags of cubed ice and 10 pound blocks of ice. There is a 200 pound minimum and we deliver up to 30 miles without a delivery charge. When the Ice Taxi delivers the ice it is at 0 to -10 degrees. By comparison, when you pick up ice at the store it is 29 degrees and it is melting by the time you get it home. We are a full service vendor, which means that we will stay and help load the coolers if needed. Ever lost refrigeration or had the need to produce large quantities of ice in a hurry? No one can forecast a power shortage or refrigeration problem, so when those unexpected emergencies arise, we hope you will look to the Ice Taxi as your ice delivery solution. With just a simple call or click of your mouse, the Ice Taxi will deliver the emergency ice you need, no matter what the need or location. We’re fast, reliable and competitive, and we understand how important emergency ice can be. Many of our customers use us on a regular basis rather than buying and maintaining expensive ice manufacturing equipment. The Ice Taxi provides ice for weddings, parties and sporting events. “Ice for any occasion, delivered direct to you,” James & Amber Sheffield, The Ice Taxi. Visit their cool website at www.theicetaxi.com; or call 951.698.4232 or 855.ICE.TAXI. I saw an ad in the paper for a talking dog - on sale for only $5. I quickly phoned to see if the dog was still available and learning that he was I rushed over to check out this phenomenal animal. When I got there the owner ushered me into the family room where the dog was watching TV. The dog glanced in my direction and asked me to sit down. I was astonished! The dog said he should probably tell me a little bit about himself and proceed to launch into a monologue about his exploits in the war. He had saved dozens of soldiers in combat and had run messages for Special Forces. When he came back from the war he worked as a therapy dog in a military hospital. Now that he was retired he was looking for another place to live. I took his owner aside and asked why he would want to sell a talking dog and a hero to boot – and for only $5! He told me, “Because that dog is a liar!” www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com The Chronicle 16 October 2011 Whose Estate is it? Yours! By Marguerite Lorenz, CTFA, CLPF I teach the “It’s Your Estate” 8 class series with the help of several other speakers. Some of my students are the adult children of elderly parents. Some students are age 70 or better and wondering if their estate plan will do what they want it to do. All of my students are glad they came because they have the opportunity to really think about their plan in terms of their quality of life. Do you know what your written plan can do for you? I have seen a good plan protect an elder from financial predators, while giving her the power and choices to control her life, even while her mind grew less powerful as she aged. The solid written plan is a critical part of this success. Another critical element is selecting the right people to implement the plan. You may feel uncomfortable talking about aging, illness or death. This is normal. Maybe you need to start the conversation with a more life affirming approach. For instance, I suggest you start with a gratitude list. List ten things you are really grateful for in your life, right now. Here is my top five to get you started: • I love being at home with my family • I love my dog • I love to eat at good restaurants • I love to write • I love to drive Once you have your list, you can begin working with an attorney to ask what you need to put into your plan, so you can keep the things you love in your life. You may have told some people around you about the things that are most important to you. This is not sufficient without giving someone the authority to carry out your wishes, getting your wishes into writing and talking with your selected person to make sure they understand your reasons. If you want to learn more about these concepts, take a look at www.ItsYourEstate.org I welcome your questions, concerns and comments, via email, at LFS@ MyTrustee.net – I will be answering these emails in this column, and I commit to keeping your information and details private. I see you as the powerful Chief Executive Officer of your life. Here’s to managing well… Marguerite Lorenz, CTFA, CLPF#319—Marguerite serves as a private Trustee and Executor for many families in North County San Diego. She is coAuthor of “Ethics for Trustees” a Guide for All Who Serve as Trustee. You can learn more about her and her work at www.MyTrustee.net The Chronicle Race for the Cure–October 16 By Carol Malin The 13th annual Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure will be held on Sunday, October 16, at the Promenade Mall in Temecula. To date, no cause for breast cancer is known and no one knows how to prevent it. This is why the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, backed by generous contributions from its partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, has invested more than $1.5 billion toward becoming the world’s largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to fight against breast cancer and to lead the search for a cure. That’s why it is so important that you come out and join the race. Registration begins at 6:30am. The awards ceremony will be at 10:45am. “Last year’s race provided over $574,000 in grant support funds to our local community service providers and grantees, including Michelle’s Place. We really couldn’t do this without local support and community awareness of our organization,” said Cindy Stillman, Development and Communications Manager, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Inland Empire. Michelle’s Place is a nonprofit breast cancer resource center in Temecula at 27645 Jefferson Ave., Suite 117. For information or an appointment call 951. 304.1280, or visit www.michellesplace.org. For information about the Inland Empire Race for the Cure, or to learn more about breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komenie.org or call 941.676.7465. Lake Elsinore Relay for Life October 8, 2011 Canyon Lake Middle School www.elsinorerelay.com Sign-up! Join a Team! Visit the Relay! Help Find a Cure! www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 17 Crossing Guards Can Save a Life By Jay A. Froboese, Corporal Officer Murrieta Police Department Wine Crush Season in Temecula continued from front page both red and white wines. You will learn about the various parts sizes and names of the barrels, and the differences between French and American oak. Taste of Autumn culminates with wine tasting from the barrel, followed by a sampling of several Callaway red wines. The tastings will be accompanied by an assortment of delicious artisan cheeses and seasonal fruit. You will be sent home with a wine bottle cheese board and knife set, a Callaway Wine and Cheese Pairing chart with serving suggestions and a certificate of completion. 951.676.4001. There are only good choices in the Valley of where to spend your Autumn days. Get out, enjoy and find your crush – it’s out there waiting for you. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com School has been in session for a few months now, and it is crazy out there in the mornings and afternoons with all the vehicles taking children to and from schools. Everyone is frustrated when traffic backs up. Drivers get impatient and do some totally unexpected things when they are running late and traffic is not flowing smoothly. We see this every day, and many times officers have to stop people and warn or cite drivers. Right up front I want to thank the Murrieta Unified School District crossing guards. They do a tremendous job for us all. Many times they are the only buffer between vehicles and our children. Perhaps you can take a minute to thank them the next time you pass through their crosswalks. I want to address a problem that I see day in and day out: drivers are not paying close enough attention to the crossing guards’ instructions. This is the overriding issue. Drivers may be running late and have multiple student drop-offs to accomplish, or they are in a hurry to get to work. They are focused on their particular mission, to the exclusion of everything else going on around them, and tend to pay attention to only what is directly in front of their car. They do not realize the danger of operating their vehicle in this frame of mind until the day they have a near miss with a student or a crossing guard, or are involved in an actual vehicle/pedestrian collision. These same drivers are often traveling through school zones oblivious to the fact that they are not to exceed a speed of 25 MPH when children are in the area. The crossing guards in Murrieta go through training to do their jobs and are school district employees. When they are working, and are dressed in their reflective vests and are holding their stop signs, they have the same authority as a police officer to stop traffic. Their only goal is to get children across the street safely. Parents, as well as students, need to watch for their direction and comply. When the crossing guard sign is raised the crosswalk is off limits to all vehicles. Section 2815 of the California Vehicle Code states all persons must comply with any traffic signal or direction given by a school crossing guard. I’m sure some of you have seen motor officers positioned near crosswalks that experience problems. Please help us get the students to school and home safely. Drivers, please slow down in the school zones and pay attention to the total environment around you during the busy times in the mornings and afternoons. This way, you will see the crossing guard as he or she steps off the sidewalk leading the children across the street. Remember that the entire crosswalk is off limits to all vehicles for as long as the crossing guard’s sign is raised. It does not matter where the guard is standing or walking, or how many students are in the area. The crossing guard may see things that you are not aware of, so please stop and do not drive your vehicle across any part of the crosswalk until they lower their sign and step back up onto the sidewalk. Parents, please share this information with your children. Students, please pay close attention to what the crossing guards are telling you. Stay on the curb until the crossing guard is out in the street with their sign raised, looks at you, and tells you it is ok to cross. As you may have seen, traffic does not always stop immediately so let the crossing guard get things under control before you move out into the street. Thanks for everyone’s help. I welcome your questions and any suggestions for future articles. I can be contacted directly at the Murrieta Police Department at 951.461.6302 or jfroboese@murrieta. org The Chronicle 18 October 2011 Weight Loss: Looking Good From the Inside Out By Bryan Sauter, PA-C Losing weight has a lot of benefits on the outside…that feeling of finally being able to fit into your old jeans comes first to mind. Those compliments from your friends and family, and that extra glance you take in the mirror when you know you are looking good. Now don’t get me wrong, these are all great reasons to loose weight. But, what about the weight loss benefits of that you can’t see in a mirror? For example, a reduction in colon cancer risk, a healthy liver and improvement in those annoying heartburn symptoms. These may not have the same marketing punch to weight loss that the gorgeous models in advertisements do but maybe they should. Let’s take a closer look at some of the hidden benefits of weight loss. Colon cancer–These are two words that no one wants to hear, however the risk of colon cancer is increased in individuals who are obese. In fact, it has been shown that you have a 150 percent increased risk of developing colon cancer if you are overweight. There is also growing evidence that fat cells secrete factors that influence insulin resistance and inflammation, which causes damage to DNA and promotes tumor development. Furthermore, if you are diagnosed with colon cancer obesity increases your chances for a favorable outcome. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver disease–This is the accumulation of fat within the liver that over time can cause inflammation and scarring known as Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). This condition can lead to fibrosis of the liver, and in some individuals can actually progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer. But how can that happen if you don’t drink; I thought only alcoholics get cirrhosis? The reality is you don’t have to drink to be affected by fatty liver and although there are other causes, the most common cause and preventable cause of fatty liver/NASH is being overweight. To avoid these complications of fatty liver, lifestyle modifications including weight loss and proper diet are recommended. Heartburn–We have all experienced it, but carrying around extra weight can make heartburn worse, as increase intra-abdominal pressure allows stomach acid to reflux often leading to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In fact a weight gain of 10-15 pounds can increase heartburn symptoms by up to 40 percent. This increase of reflux into the esophagus can predispose some to cellular changes within the esophagus called intestinal metaplasia that can progress to esophageal cancer in a small segment of the population. So you can see that maintaining proper weight is not only important for external benefits but for those hidden inside as well. If you have any concerns regarding these issues, talk with your doctor and get checked. There are tests to look for fatty liver, esophageal and colon cancer, because looking good on the inside is as important as looking good on the outside. Bryan Sauter is a Physician Assistant with Temecula Valley Digestive Disease Consultants. For more information please call 951.200.6791 or view our websites at www.gidocs4u.com and www.medicalweightloss4u.com. The Chronicle Membership to Relaxation! Murrieta Day Spa and Hair Studio is an award winning beauty destination nestled in the tranquil Murrieta-Temecula Valley known locally for its relaxing atmosphere. This facility has offered men and women an array of luxurious spa services for over twenty-two years. The owner, Monique Suraci, would like to extend an offer to you for the chance to become an exclusive Spa Member at Murrieta Day Spa & Hair Studio. This Spa membership offers treatments with benefits that facilitate consistent and exceptional care of your body and skin as well as your budget! Our exclusive Spa Memberships include signature massages, specialty facials, impeccable manicures/pedicures, Brazilian waxes, and flawless spray tans. The Spa Membership also offers a number of benefits. For instance, you will receive significant discounts on a monthly service of your choice as well as additional discounts on secondary spa member service(s). You will also be given discounts, incentives and specials that vary month to month throughout your Spa membership term. As a member you will enjoy unlimited access to the facility for you and a guest. Enjoy lounging next to the heated outdoor mineral pool or take advantage of the therapeutic effects of our dry sauna. You can plan your entire day at our spa including ordering one of our wholesome and delicious made to order lunches and smoothies offered at our Cypress Café. Murrieta Day Spa offers a sanctuary from the hectic pace of everyday life. We provide a place to escape, relax and disconnect from the world as you recharge your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you need relaxation, beautification or both, Murrieta Day Spa and Hair Studio is here for you. The Spa is located in Historic Old Town Murrieta at 41885 Ivy St on the corner of Ivy and Plum To make an appointment or if you have any questions about our exclusive Spa Membership please call 951-6778111. “So come relax and experience the true secret of the valley.” www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 19 Yogic Breathing for People with Cancer and Other Immune System Challenges By Wendy Hammarstrom “Holding the breath is like holding your soul.” - B.K.S. Iyengar Many people who are going through the distress of an illness don’t breathe deeply. By breathing more consciously, they can enhance other steps they are taking to get well. Unlike much of yoga, conscious breathing or Pranayama is adaptable to all situations, and to all aspects of cancer therapy. From waiting for a treatment, to waiting for an elevator, breathing exercises or meditations are a way to care for and reassure a patient. Pranayama yoga is not just for those with medical issues – everyone can benefit from better breathing techniques. Most of our breathing is usually a superficial process involving only the upper portion of the lungs. In childhood, many of us learned that good posture meant tucking in our stomachs and pushing out our chests and as adults we still suffer from accumulated tensions that tighten our abdomens. When our abdomen is contracted, we are prevented from inhaling deeply. When we breathe into the upper and lower lobes of the lungs the entire rib cage expands with each breath. Shallow mouth breathing, that uses a small portion of the lungs’ five-quart capacity, also deprives the body of oxygen, which can result in poor health and premature aging. Taking full, deep breaths through the nose warms the air and filters it past the sinuses to keep dust and other particles from entering. Breathing through the nose can also help prevent flare-ups of asthma, allergies and sinusitis. Dr. Otto Warburg, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1931, discovered that cancer cells are at least partially anaerobic, instead utilizing a process of glycosis to survive. Healthy cells thrive in and depend on an oxygen-rich environment. This theory is widely accepted, and much research on the metabolism of cancer cells is derived from this discovery. Since cancer cells thrive in an oxygen deficient environment, proper breathing can deprive cancer cells of one of the factors they need to survive. The science of breathing involves attention to inhalation, exhalation, and retention or holding. As we inhale we are preparing or activating to move; as we breathe out we are allowing the body and mind to release and let go. Through Pranayama yogic breathing practices we learn to breathe slowly and deeply in rhythmic patterns, enabling new cells to be born as we inhale, and expelling dead cells as we exhale. By breathing this way we strengthen the respiratory system, and calm the nervous system and we are bringing into the body not just oxygen, but a much more subtle force known as prana. According to Yoga Master B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the foremost teachers of Yoga in the world, prana means breath, respiration, life, vitality, wind, energy, or strength and ayama means stretching or expansion. Whether we are focusing on healing the body by increasing oxygen levels in the cells or quieting the mind by concentrating on our breath, by deepening our awareness of our breathing, we are strengthening the connection between our mind, body and spirit. Wendy Hammarstrom teaches Partner Massage and Stretching Saturdays at Korrie’s Pilates Place nearby. Learn fun, effective and inexpensive techniques for yourself, friends or family. Wendy’s techniques will help you relax, increase your flexibility and reduce joint pain. Techniques are done over clothes, on yoga mats, and can be used in a variety of settings. Wendy has been teaching this workshop for over 30 years, helping dancers, yoga students and those with limited mobility. Call Korrie’s now to schedule – 951.677.5962. Wendy Hammarstrom teaches Partner Massage and Stretching Saturdays at Korrie’s Pilates Place nearby. Learn fun, effective and inexpensive techniques for yourself, friends or family. Wendy’s techniques will help you relax, increase your flexibility and reduce joint pain. Techniques are done over clothes, on yoga mats, and can be used in a variety of settings. Wendy has been teaching this workshop for over 30 years, helping dancers, yoga students and those with limited mobility. Call Korrie’s now to schedule – 951.677.5962. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com The Chronicle 20 October 2011 How to Beat the Bank By Morton Grabel, Esq. How do you beat the bank? With a lawyer of course, you silly rabbit. True, but it is important to understand how and why. The mortgage crisis has reached out and hurt many of us. We were justified in following our parents and grandparents example of relying on the equity of our home to fund our retirement. But homeowners today have been robbed. We are not victims of a fluctuating real estate market. Clever Wall Street bandits stole our future, our children’s college dreams, our daughter’s wedding, and our retirement plan. It looks pretty dark down the tunnel right now. With a home worth less than the mortgage and the mortgage payment unaffordable, what do you do? You don’t want to throw in the towel and let the bank win. You want to keep your home. You have said “no” to accepting that you will move out when the bureaucratic bank eventually gets to you. You don’t want to leave your home due to a short-sale and rent for a while, then re-buy later (ask yourself if in a year or two could you meet the new “high bar” to get a loan). Many of us have large down payments we want to protect. Some of us have added on swimming pools and sunrooms, bedrooms, and even rental apartments. Our children have a history in the local schools, our neighborhood is our turf, and so we’d rather fight then switch. But why does your lender/servicer/entity in control of whether you are in the street or not want to foreclose and take your home! The media says that the President wants the banks to help people save their homes and that’s why the Home Affordable Modification Program was invented. Right? Well, sort of, in reality it has become a half-hearted effort, at best, to offer help to homeowners – and ONLY because it was a condition of each bank getting a few billion dollars in stimulus (TARP) money that they had to promise to “pass it on” and give homeowners a break in their monthly payments. So, to put on a good front that they are doing their duty, each bank has set up a Loss Mitigation or Home Retention Department. But, something must be up because now what you’re hearing on the TV and radio is “Fed up with the run around, tired of the pretend attitude after you were on hold for 30 minutes - you need help to BEAT THE BANK.” I know the banks have called you and offered help, but it wasn’t really to help you, it was to “get” you. Remember this line from the movies, “Come on, kid, just fess up and tell the truth, and we’ll let you go.” Let you go all right…let you go straight out your front door. The bank voice says, “sorry, based on what you have told me you do not qualify for any help from any of our programs…when will you be moving out?” Of course, wink- wink, after you call a HUD counselor, which goes nowhere because the banks confusing and vague communication forces the toughest of us to give up. You could have said your hardship is over and you now make buckets of money, and the same denial would be given, the banks evidently don’t have a big red Easy button. My law office keeps tedious detailed notes of every phone call, every fax, and every email. This is the best way to document the banks confusing and conflicting demands of: do this, no-do that, send this again, and again, and again; sorry you must resubmit your entire application packet, it doesn’t matter it’s the fourth time we have asked you to do this; don’t you own a super fax machine and have hours of time each day to re-fax and re-fax? Having solid evidence of the wild goose chase the bank puts you on can win a court order stopping the foreclosure. So, never ever agree to a financial interview over the phone, everything must be in writing, name, rank and ID number every time. Next, be patient. You’ll have to fight off new attacker from your lender, “Dual Tracking” and “Trial Plan Fraud.” Oh, is there no end to the sabotage! With every breath documented and an email thread that goes to Anza and back, Ta Da, you are given a Trial Plan, but it’s jerked out from under you like the tablecloth at the magic show. And the letter that said “Thank you for your application, we will review your documents and contact you in thirty days” evidently didn’t get to all the right people at the bank, because the Trustee’s Sale occurred on day three. You smile at your wife when you make your third consecutive Trial Plan Payment and finally get a few minutes sleep at night, only to receive a letter stating the Trial Plan is over, and the foreclosure will continue. But WAIT, in the first paragraph of the contract THEY wrote it states a permanent plan “will” be provided after the Trial Plan is completed. Another one bites the dust - the old carrot and the stick trick worked again. Hey, what’s up doc? What’s up is the banks cancel their contracts whenever they want and faster than MC Hammer can say “you can’t touch this.” And those HAMP guidelines you cling to, they are not yet law, and so, na na na na na, you can’t sue. Yes, big bank, you are right but ONLY for now. With thousands of court cases, someday soon the little guy’s voice will be heard. And guess what? You can be sued for lying, for making promises you don’t keep, it’s the F word, fraud and his little brother DR, Detrimental Reliance, and their cousin the N word, Negligence. So, na na na na na right back at you. With the right facts you can connect the dots and the zigzag pattern can lead you to BEATING THE BANK. Next month: How to save thousands of dollars and still get what you want in divorce court. Morton Grabel has law offices in Hemet and Temecula. Tel: 658-7000 www. mgrabel.com GOV E R NM E N T S P E A K S Do Redevelopment Agencies Steal From Our Children’s Education? When running for office, our governor advocated disbanding Redevelopment Agencies (RDA). He claimed they were denying badly needed school funds. So, do RDA’s steal from our children’s education? No, that’s political hype. Quite simply, an RDA is a tool. In competent hands, it spurs development that would not otherwise happen. But with incompetent politicians, abuse is sure to follow. Murrieta has two RDA’s that total about 2,400 acres, but Historic Downtown Murrieta is in the County’s RDA. Since establishment of Murrieta’s RDA, the city has effectively used this tool to improve older commercial corridors, build infrastructure, promote new retail businesses, attract new industry, The Chronicle create jobs, and improve traffic flow. Murrieta has invested $38 million of RDA funds in infrastructure. Among the projects are: design of the Clinton Keith Road/I-215 six-lane bridge; Linnel Lane Bridge overpass across the I-215; Los Alamos street improvements and some bridge costs across the I-215; Jefferson Avenue street improvements from Murrieta Hot Springs to Juniper; Whitewood Road extension and improvement to the new hospital at Baxter; and Phase One of Town Square Park. These projects have all improved Murrieta resident’s quality of life. RDA dollars come from property taxes. If your unimproved land has a $1,000 property tax bill, the city gets Murrieta Councilman Rick Gibbs $60. With an RDA, the city could build a road by your property that spurs you to make improvements that raise your tax bill another $1,000. From your land, the city’s General Fund still gets $60 on the original assessed value, which is called the base year amount. Additional property tax, which stems from increased value over the base amount, is called the tax increment. To fund the infrastructure improvements, the second $1,000 paid on the increment’s property tax is split as follows: city General Fund $15; RDA $600; Low to Moderate Housing Fund $200; $185 for all the other agencies. But doesn’t our school district lose when their share of the property tax increment decreases? The Murrieta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) receives about $.36 on the dollar for the base year and $.07 on the increment. If nothing gets developed, the schools could have been better off with no RDA. But since the purpose is to foster economic development, any improvement helps the schools. Let’s use an example with assumed numbers. The community investors and physicians who invested in land east of the I-215 put up $17 million. The tax on that land sent to MVUSD was $62,100. Over a decade, the school district would receive $685,945. But the RDA facilitated infrastructure greatly increased the viability of a hospital in that area. This fostered corporate decisions that culminated in this year’s grand opening of the Loma Linda Hospital with a resultant assessed property tax valuation of about $250,000,000. The additional tax for the schools is another $172,700. Due to the completion of the hospital in the RDA’s fourth year, the 10 year tax increment will generate $1,089,270 over and above the $685,945 base amount. I’d call that a win-win for the schools, the City of Murrieta, and our citizens. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 21 Paying for college…a dream made possible Interpreting the Tough Teacher By Katie Malin What is a parent to think when their child comes home from school complaining that his or her teacher is too hard or too strict? Don’t be quick to judge - first, think back to the teachers you had growing up that stand out to you today. Many times, the toughest teachers are the most influential, even if it is difficult for students to appreciate them while they are in their class. Conversely, teachers who are too lenient are less effective because they are willing to accept students’ nonparticipation and bending of classroom rules and do not encourage students to push themselves. You can help your child appreciate and understand the teacher who has firm rules and expects students to do their best work. Here are three things to know about tough teachers: They’re demanding because they uphold excellence in the classroom. Does your child complain that his teacher punished him for talking in class or handing in sloppy work? We’ve all had teachers who were known for their non-negotiable rules regarding proper classroom behavior, and teachers have such rules for a reason. Teachers must teach, but they must also manage a classroom of 20 or 30 students with different personalities. Rules are necessary to establish mutual respect and foster a positive, focused and supportive learning environment. Also, great teachers strive to teach students more than just the books. To them, it is just as important to teach students to work hard, be respectful and hold themselves accountable. They’re hard because they expect students’ best. It isn’t easy being in a tough teacher’s class. They aren’t satisfied with correct answers - they ask follow-up questions to solidify knowledge and teach students just a little bit more. They ask “why” and “how” constantly. They will not simply accept that something is too hard for students because they believe that challenging students to push boundaries is the most effective way to teach. When your child says his teacher is too hard, investigate. Is your child not used to working at the intensity of his teacher’s classroom, or is he struggling to keep up and embarrassed about it? Talk with your child’s teacher to understand the situation and discuss possible approaches that will ensure your child is not left behind. They give meaning to homework. Most students would rather do other things than homework, but the best teachers assign homework that is productive and has a clear purpose. They may assign a lot of homework, but only if it has value. Because they hold students to high standards of behavior and performance, they are constantly trying to prepare them for what is to come, whether that’s an upcoming exam or the rigors of high school or college. With homework, and in all that they do, these teachers strive to inspire students to be intrinsically motivated to learn. The best tough teachers have high expectations and are firm, but are also enthusiastic, caring and nurturing. If your child struggles to adapt to a teacher’s style, arrange to speak to the teacher to address the issue and identify ways to help your child connect with the teacher’s approach. Dr. Wilson is the Director of the Huntington Learning Center in Temecula. Huntington Learning Center has been helping students succeed in school for more than 30 years. For more information call 951.695.5585. It’s the time of year for high school seniors to package everything they’ve achieved into applications and send them off to colleges to begin the next chapter of their lives. Right now many students and their families are facing financial hardships and are cutting expensive dream colleges from their lists, and sometimes it is the dream that students have worked hard for throughout their school years. But there is always a way for the willing. Scholarships are available to students with a variety of talents and abilities and there are probably a few out there made just for you. One of the biggest scholarships on the 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholarship list has a branch right here in our community through the local Elks chapter. This scholarship is made possible through the Elks National Foundation, an organization which focuses on community service through a variety of means. Students displaying the traits of academic prowess and a commitment to community service have a strong chance of receiving up to $15,000 toward their college finances. Unlike most scholarship organizations that only have a handful of prizes to offer, the Elks National Foundation will be offering hundreds of scholarships split from their total sum of over $2.26 million. You need not be a member of the Elks National Foundation to apply, just a high school senior with US citizenship and a willing to help others. You can make one of these scholarships yours by filling out their application. T h e deadline to turn in the scholarship application is December 2. However, you must take your SAT or ACT tests before November 15 to qualify. Scores are required even if your school of choice does not mandate them. Also, don’t be hesitant to apply for more modest scholarships. Small scholarships can add up to cover the expenses of a new laptop, books and tuition. It’s often touted that private schools are the most expensive; however, they can turn out to be less expensive than their public counterparts. Oftentimes they have a strong donor base that provides scholarships and grants to prospective students. Be sure to do your research and not give up on a choice university before finding out the details. For more information regarding the 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholarship visit http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/ mvs.cfm or call the local Elks chapter at 951.695.7470. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com By Richard Wilson, Ph.D. The Chronicle 22 October 2011 Ladies Club at Legends Golf Club Welcoming New Members By Aundrea Dominguez Grand Opening of The Legends Golf Club The adage is true, you only get one first impression, but every once in a while there is an exception to that rule; high school reunions, a solo album from a previously band-bound artist, or in the case of The Legends Golf Club, a grand opening. The Temecula area is no stranger to transformations, and like the regions grapes into wine, over the last several months The Legends Golf Club has gone from raw to refined. The course was purchased by Dr. Tim and Sandi Somerville in April and since then it has undergone a beautification process. On Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, The Legends Golf Club will be having its grand opening celebration. The festivities will include promotional rates for rounds of golf, dollar hot dogs and sliders, happy hour all day long, and live music to kick things The Chronicle off before the Tee It Up Radio Network begins broadcasting live from the course. The grand opening will also unveil the course’s new fleet of golf carts to facilitate your jaunts to the grill room, which features new tables and chairs making the new flat screen TVs, golf mural, and revamped menu that much more enjoyable. Tired of eating? Start swinging and hop in that cart to the driving range to test out the newly installed netting for worry-free driving, or head out and enjoy a day on the greens. The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills is a public course, welcomes everybody and wants to see you there. Come on out and join us! The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills is located at 41687 Temeku Drive, Temecula. Tel 951.694.9998. www.thelegendsgc.com. Ladies have long been the support staff of the golf game…the calm before the storm wishing their loved ones a delightful afternoon on the greens…the strong silent types who shoulder the crushing weight of a golf game gone wrong. They’ve also been the foxy accoutrements on the course inspiring the likes of the late, great Jack Benny to proclaim, “Give me fresh air, a beautiful partner, and a nice round of golf and you can keep the fresh air and the round of golf.” While those days are not entirely gone and the ladies are as lovely as ever, they are not just the supporting cast on the course any longer – they are the stars. The Ladies Club, which is affiliated with The Womens PubLinks Golf Association, meets Tuesdays at 8:30am at the Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills and is open to Temecula and Murrieta residents of all skill levels, with or without handicap. The Club, which plays social golf, is more than just pretty faces playing games, they are ladies with causes and commitments, such as growing women’s golf and enriching the community, as exemplified by the first Member Guest Golf Tournament, held on August 30th. The event had over two dozen sponsors whose donations of beautiful gift baskets and rounds of golf afforded The Womens Club the ability to donate $200 to Michelle’s Place, a breast cancer resource center in Temecula. The Womens Club encourages women in the area to join in the fun. The membership period for new 2012 members will be open from October 1 to November 15 and the fee to join is $40, applications can be found in the Pro Shop or the ladies locker room at the Legends Golf Course. As President of The Womens Club at The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills, Nancy Dubay notes, “With new ownership, excellent management, and a staff dedicated to making play at The Legends Golf Club a great experience and THE place to play, our women’s club is growing. We have a dedicated board and we are providing a golf forum combining play at a great golf course, playing by the rules with spirited competition in weekly games and, yes, to socialize.” For more information or to join The Womens Club at The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills contact Sue Gutierrez at 951-695-9614 www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com October 2011 23 Fallbrook Music Society’s 34th Season Opens with European Flair The Fallbrook Music Society opens its 2011-12 Symphony Series in October with two of Europe’s most engaging ensembles. On October 9, the 70 member LJO (Landesjugendorchester) orchestra will perform, featuring the very best of Germany’s young musical talent. On October 23, you will hear the evocative sounds of the remarkable Spanish Brass, a dynamic quintet from Valencia, Spain. Known as “The Young Symphony,” LJO is one of Germany’s finest symphonic ensembles and it enjoys a reputation for first-class performances across a diverse repertoire. The group’s 2011 California tour features the intensely dramatic Coriolanus Overture, one of Beethoven’s most well-known overture; Frugtes Hidas’s Concerto for Brass Quintet and Orchestra; and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic”). Esteemed conductor Hannes Kramer from Bamberg, Germany, will direct this acclaimed orchestra in this phenomenal program and present a very exciting opening day performance! Dr. Brenda Montiel, a classical music authority and the President of Fallbrook Music Society, will present a free Music Insights lecture about LJO’s music program on Saturday, September 24, from 2 3:30pm in Fallbrook’s new Public Library. Reservations for the informative lecture are suggested and can be made by calling Fallbrook Music Society. The sounds of the wildly popular Spanish Brass will fill the concert hall on Sunday, October 23. The quintet continues to wow audiences throughout the world with its astounding display of versatility and dynamism with music that spans the centuries, and offers something for every taste, including Jazz fans. Noted trombonist Philip Jones says, “To listen to a performance of Spanish Brass is to experience a blend of Latin temperament, brilliant technique and outstanding musicality.” Formed in 1989, the Valencia-based group has steadily risen to preeminence among brass ensembles in the world. Trombonist Christian Lindberg agrees, “I cannot think of a better brass quintet in the whole world.” Members of Spanish Brass stand at the forefront of international music education, giving courses and master classes wherever their travels take them. This performance is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Western States Arts Federation. Tickets for both concert performances are available at the Fallbrook Music Society (760) 451-8644, or online at www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org. Reserved adult seats are $38, and $10 for full-time students with I.D. Both October concerts will be held at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook. www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com Murrieta Group Sings Loud and Proud Against Abuse Continued from front page physical or sexual abuse, or other traumas. This concert is a family event featuring the voices of promising young recording artists who themselves have broken away from abusive situations. The GAA singers work with Jason Brawner, a songwriter and producer for film and television who has produced over 65 American Idol show finalists. Brawner says, “The GAA is a musical campaign whose aim is to stop the mistreatment of women through edgy heartfelt songs that help women recognize, resist and recover from abusive situations.” The GAA has raised thousands of dollars for shelters and organizations who support and educate victims of violence. The GAA singers include: Lindsey Larsen, Jillian Calkins, Brianna Thomas, Hayley Stayner, Alexis Umathum, Cherish Nunnally, Patricia Jewel, Alaina Blair, Robynne French, Aliann Brawner, Kenna Nicole, Rachael Stark, and Madison Grooms. “All of the girls have devoted countless hours to reach out to communities from Hollywood to San Diego,” says Bonnie Terk, president of the GAA Foundation. “One particularly impactful event for them was with a local high school class…almost a fourth of the class approached the girls to talk about abuse.” Tammy Wilson, executive director of Oak Grove says, “We are very grateful for the support Girls Against Abuse is providing to our students. Many of our youth suffer from the effects of abuse and other traumas. These young women are role models on being survivors and empowered young women with a voice. At Oak Grove our mission is to rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families. Our Oak Grove Performance Team has worked very hard in our Arts Program and will perform a song at the concert – these students are very excited about the opportunity to be featured alongside such remarkable young women.” “It is important to raise awareness about abuse and to let those who are in abusive situations know that they are not alone and they can reach out for help,” said Elaine Macaluso, GAA Foundation Board member. “Thank you to Starbucks in Temecula on Winchester at Nichols Road for generously helping to sponsor this event - sponsorships are a big help and we welcome any interest.” Loud & Proud Concert Extravaganza tickets are $10. Concert held at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street, 6pm, October 15. Go to girlsagainstabuse. blogspot.com or OakGroveCenter.org for tickets or information. The Chronicle 24 October 2011 The Chronicle (951) 461-3450 www.ChronicleMediaGroup.com
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