June 2018

Serving Southwest Riverside County Since 1989 

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 6 

And... 

Rancho Car Wash Celebrates 

30 Years in Business 

Stroke Signs and Symptoms 

2018 Veterans Service Award 

Honorees 

City of Temecula 

Police DepARTMENT 

Seeking Tips from 

the Public 

page 13 

Temecula’s ‘2018 

Students of the 

Year’ Honored 

page 18 

ECONOMY 

Senator Stone 

Names Monthly 

Newspaper 

‘Small Business 

of the Year’ 

The Valley Business Journal has served the Region Since 1989 

State Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) has selected ‘The Valley Business 

Journal’ as the 28th Senate District (Southwest) ‘Small Business of the Year’. For 29 years, 

since 1989, The Valley Business Journal has been the face of business in Southwest County. 

SEE PAGE 14 

City of Temecula Jobs 

Steadily on the Rise 

Recent job statistics from the State of California 

Employment Development Department (EDD) reported 

a 10% rise in employment rates since 2014 in the City 

of Temecula – equating to more than 5,300 jobs created 

since first quarter 2014. Reports state jobs are at an alltime 

high with second quarter 2017 statistics reporting 

54,231 total jobs within the city limits. 

The City experiences steady employment growth as 

economic development continues to be a mainstay in its 

effort to create jobs locally, enhance local economy and 

improve the quality of life of its residents. 

SEE PAGE 27 

protect your phone 

by Ted Saul, Sr. Staff Writer 

If you lost your smart phone today, how would you manage? For 

some it’s just a phone and easily replaced but for many it’s a tool that 

manages their life. 

A handheld device can store personal information that includes credit cards, passwords 

and calendars to remind the owner where to be at a given time. And even 

though the tool is in our possession most of the day, it still needs to be protected. 

Some of these steps may seem obvious but procrastination can step in so that your 

information is put at risk. 

Get started with a strong 

locking password to prevent 

access if the device 

is lost or stolen. As with 

any computer password 

it should be difficult to 

guess and not made up 

of birthdates, anniversaries 

or similar type 

numbers. 

SEE PAGE 27 

Deborah Edwards RN, IBCLC, Yola Cwener RN, IBCLC, 

Meg Ponferrada RN, IBCLC 

Rancho Springs MeDIcal Center 

Once Again Receives International 

Award for Lactation Care Services 

SEE PAGE 24 

Melanie Rhoan, a True 

Professional 

The 5% Solution 

Ken Rice – A Famous Local 

Musician 

page 

COMMUNITY 

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REAL ESTATE 

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In this issue 

Senator Stone Names Newspaper Small Business of Year 1 

City of Temecula Jobs Steadily on the Rise 1 

Protect Your Phone1 

Rancho Springs MedIcal Center Receives International Award1 

Community 4-13 

Temecula Police Department Seekings Tips 15 

If You Divorce, What Happens to Estate Plan? 16 

Paying It Forward, One Dream at a Time 18 

Get Happy 20 

Professional Trends in Personal Wellness 21 

Don’t Push It 22 

Things are Falling Apart, They May Actually be Falling into Place 23 

The Value of Disability Etiquette Training 20 

Healthy Living 24/25 

The 5% Solution 26 

Remaining Emotionally Fit in Everyday Chaos 23 

Arts, Dining and Entertainment 28-31 

June ‘18


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Melanie Rhoan 

a True Professional 

Through her 14 years in the luxury 

and highline automotive industry, Melanie 

Rhoan has built a reputation revolving 

around her genuine dedication 

and care to her clients and to the product 

she represents; Mercedes-Benz. 

Melanie has been an integral part of 

Mercedes-Benz of Temecula’s development 

from the day the dealership 

opened its doors four years ago and 

continues to embody the brand’s motto 

“The Best or Nothing.” Melanie 

throws out all preconceived notions 

revolving around the male-dominated 

automotive industry and is living proof 

that true success rides on hard work, 

determination, and attention to one’s 

craft above all else. 

Melanie’s uncanny drive stems 

from her upbringing, where she was 

taught by her grandparents that hardwork, 

humility, and dedication to 

her craft would allow her to succeed 

in anything she put her mind to. For 

years she worked in the fields of her 

grandparent’s property at small rural 

town just outside of Fresno. It was 

there that she learned the true meaning 

of hard work and the value it can bring. 

Finally one day she was approached by 

a friend who planted a seed: that with 

her one of a kind work-ethic and gentle 

charm, she had the potential to become 

a self-made woman. 

The rest is history. Melanie’s beaming 

success is shown clearest through 

her customers’ incredibly vocal satisfaction 

that can be found plastered across 

all forms of social media. Melanie loves 

what she does and takes immense pride 

and pleasure in listening to her guest’s 

needs in order to personalize each experience 

and create something special. 

Her clients love that they can rest easy 

with the knowledge that Melanie truly 

has their interests in heart and will not 

settle for anything short of perfection. 

That perfection being her client exiting 

the showroom in the vehicle of their 

dreams, knowing they were represented 

honestly and fairly. 

Melanie Rhoan, Sales & Leasing Consultant 

- (951) 216-7826 Direct, 

(559) 970-4900 Mobile 

mrhoan@mbtemecula.com, 

mlo0419@yahoo.com.




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Professional Women’s Roundtable Presents Stand Out Marketing Panel 

Jen Towkaniuk 

Rhonda Warner 

Linda Bolte 

Learn multiple strategies for growing 

your business and expanding your visibility 

from our panel of experts in promotional 

products, social media marketing and 

belly to belly networking. Each panelist 

will share what is working today and answer 

questions relevant to your business. 

Jen Towkaniuk is a fitness enthusiast 

and health junkie who turned her 

passions into a thriving online business 

using social media marketing. Instead of 

using social media to advertise a product, 

she leveraged her personal story to build 

relationships worth much more than a sale. 

Her strategies were so effective that she 

began teaching them to others who wanted 

to create a brand for themselves online. 

Now she coaches entrepreneurs how to 

be more visible and more likable in their 

social media interactions. 

Rhonda Warner, VP Operations for 

the Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. 

Rhonda has been in the Chamber 

industry for 14 years. Beginning as the 

part time front desk person and worked 

her way to Operations. Rhonda enjoys 

working with the business community and 

strives to help their businesses grow. One 

of Rhonda’s best event creations is the All 

Chamber Mega Mixer. A giant networking 

event that gives 100 businesses and 15 

neighboring Chambers of Commerce a 

chance to display and showcase their businesses 

to the record attendance of 2,500 

people in a 3-hour time frame. 

Linda Bolte started printing 16 years 

ago after retiring from Marshall’s as a 

District Manager. She opened a store two 

years later offering promotional products, 

embroidered and screen-printed 

apparel. In 2008 she purchased a sign 

company with the ability to print large 

format signs and banners. 

Her company offers a wide variety 

of printing and promotional materials 

specializing in meeting the needs of over 

3,000 small businessesin Temecula 

Valley. 

The June meeting is Thursday, Jun 

7th from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP 

is a must. The cost to attend the luncheon 

meeting is $20.00 for members and 

$25.00 for guests. Thank you. We meet 

the first Thursday of every month. 

Join PWR for our monthly lunch 

meeting. Registration begins at 11:15 

a.m. at 8bit Brewing Company, 26755 

Jefferson Ave., Ste. F in Murrieta. For 

more information visit our website www. 

pwronline.org. 

The Professional Women’s Roundtable 

(PWR) is a non-profit, 501c3, women’s 

organization, dedicated to helping 

women succeed through mentoring by 

example, powerful speakers, educational 

workshops and, of course, networking! 

The Professional Women’s Roundtable 

invites all professional women and PWR 

members to attend the meetings every 

first Thursday of the month. For reservations 

and more information visit www. 

pwronline.org. 

Or, for more information, please contact: 

Annette LaRocque: 951-300-6676. 


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Was that MEDIATION, ARBITRATION or VEGETATION? 

by Morton J. Grabel, Esq. 

Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] 

- There are alternatives for settling legal 

disputes other than litigation including 

arbitration, mediation and neutral evaluations. 

ADR alternatives are usually 

cheaper and more quickly resolved than 

litigation. Parties to lawsuits become 

increasingly anxious in resolving their 

legal disputes as the disputes drag on and 

become more expensive. This has lead to 

other methods to resolve legal disputes; 

collectively known as Alternative Dispute 

Resolution (ADR). Usually ADR is 

initiated after litigation has commenced 

because the court has to have jurisdiction 

[authority] over the parties and have 

jurisdiction [authority] over the subject 

matter of the law suit such as family law 

matters, breach of contract and personal 

injury claims, etc. 

Mediation: is the fastest growing ADR 

method. Unlike litigation, mediation provides 

a forum in which parties can resolve 

their disputes with the help of a skilled 

neutral third party. Mediation depends 

upon the commitment of the parties to 

want to resolve their differences. Clearly, 

if one party is committed to resolving 

differences and the other party wants 

to litigate; mediation will not succeed. 

The mediator, never imposes a decision 

upon the parties. The mediator’s job is to 

keep the parties talking and to help move 

them through the more difficult points of 

contention. A mediator typically takes the 

parties through five stages: 

1. First Stage: the mediator gets the parties 

to agree on procedural matters, 

such as by stating they are participating 

in the mediation voluntarily, setting the 

time and place for future sessions, and 

signing a confidentiality agreement. 

One valuable characteristic of this 

stage is the parties, who often have 

been unable to agree on anything, begin 

a pattern of saying yes. 

2. Second Stage: the parties exchange 

initial positions, not by way of lecturing 

each other or the mediator but in a 

face-to-face exchange with each other; 

if it is possible and the parties are not 

completely full of contempt for each 

other. If they absolutely despise each 

other then go to stage three. Often in 

stage two, this is the first time each 

party hears the other’s complete and 

uninterrupted version. The parties may 

begin to see the story has two sides. 

3. Third Stage: if the parties have agreed 

to what is called a caucusing procedure, 

the mediator meets with each side 

separately in a series of confidential, 

private meetings and begins exploring 

settlement alternatives, and assist in 

some “reality testing” of their initial 

demands. This process, sometimes 

called “shuttle diplomacy”, often uncovers 

areas of flexibility the parties 

could not see before. 

4. Fourth Stage: when the gap between 

the parties begins to close, the mediator 

may carry offers and counteroffers 

back and forth. 

Finally, when the parties agree upon 

the broad terms of a settlement, they formally 

reaffirm their understanding of the 

settlement, complete the final details, and 

sign a settlement agreement. It is essential 

to note mediation permits the parties to 

retain control of the process at all times 

and strike their own bargain. 

Another advantage is when the parties 

reach agreement in mediation, the 

dispute is over—they face no appeals, no 

delays, no continuing expenses, nor the 

unknown risks such as in a trial. 

II. Binding Arbitration: very closely 

resembles traditional litigation because 

a neutral third party or panel hears the 

litigating parties’ arguments and imposes 

a final, binding decision that is enforceable 

by the courts; usually however the 

proceedings are typically less formal than 

in a court of law. Another difference, unlike 

court decisions; an arbitration usually 

offers no appeal process. Thus, when an 

arbitration decision is issued, the case is 

ended. 

III. Early Neutral Evaluation: 

An early neutral evaluation (ENE) 

is used when either party to a dispute 

seek the advice of an experienced individual 

- usually an attorney, concerning 

the strength of their case. An objective 

evaluation by a knowledgeable outsider 

can move parties away from unrealistic 

expectations and also provide more 

insight into their cases’ strengths and 

weaknesses. Of course, the success of 

this technique depends upon the parties’ 

faith in the fairness and objectivity of the 

neutral third-party. 

Please note by reading the information 

herein; no attorney-client relationship has 

been created. Moreover, the information 

provided herein is not to be relied upon as 

legal advice for your specific legal needs. 

Should you have legal questions feel free 

to contact The Law Offices Morton J. 

Grabel in Temecula at (951) 695- 7700. 

Mort, originally from Philadelphia PA, 

attended an ABA Law School, has an 

MBA, a Real Estate Broker’s License, a 

CA Nursing Home Administrator’s License 

and is a member in good standing 

of various local Chambers of Commerce. 

LEGAL 

by 

Morton by J. Grabel, Esq. 

Steve Fillingim





Caregivers – The Heart of our Service 

Provided by John and Christine Hamby 



9 

Independence. Freedom. Flexibility. 

Quality of life. Regardless of age, location 

or background, most people want 

these same things. FirstLight can help. 

FirstLight is a completely new approach 

to high-quality home care based on a 

system that provides our clients with 

dependable and truly exceptional service 

that begins with our caregivers. 

To highlight just a few of our extraordinary 

caregivers, we would like to 

introduce you to Paola, Carol, and Carla. 

Extraordinary people, Exceptional care is 

not just our tag line. Meet Paola - Paola 

goes above and beyond our expectations 

and delivers the very best care to our 

clients and their families. From friendly 

conversation, to tidying up around the 

house and in the case of one client, transportation 

to the emergency room where 

she waited for hours to make sure he was 

in good hands. She is exceptional, and 

we are proud to have her as part of our 

FirstLight Team! 

Another remarkable caregiver is 

Carol. Carol does great things every day, 

but on one particular day, she literally 

made someone’s day. Carol is working 

with one of our clients who is a WWII 

veteran. Carol went out of her way to 

change shifts with another caregiver, so 

she could be there for our clients 98th 

birthday. She took him to lunch, made a 

cake for him, and made his birthday a fun 

and rewarding day. She took some great 

pictures and to see the smile on his face 

was amazing. This client really enjoys 

his time with Carol. Carol is Awesome! 

Our current caregiver of the month 

is Carla. Carla is working with a client 

who had a fall and needed someone to 

keep her safe and well-nourished in her 

recovery. She recovered amazingly and 

continues to work with Carla. On a recent 

visit Carla noticed something off. She 

pressed the issue and found out that her 

client fell again the night before but was 

afraid to tell anyone because she didn’t 

want to be a burden. Carla took action, 

made sure she was examined and treated, 

and in this case quit possibly saved her 

life. The exam found bleeding on her 

brain and if left alone could have been 

catastrophic. Carla is extraordinary! 

Our caregivers are carefully chosen, 

and they understand the challenges families 

face when caring for loved ones. 

We take the responsibility of matching 

the right caregiver to your needs very 

seriously. Central to our caregiving 

approach is matching our clients with a 

caregiver who fits the personality, needs, 

and vision of the client and family. We 

create caregiving relationships that are 

built on trust, communication, and compatibility. 

At FirstLight Home Care we 

are dedicated to the core values of client 

happiness, peace of mind and quality of 

life that support our Culture of Care. 

FirstLight provides quality non-medical 

home care for seniors or any adult 

who may need assistance. Contact us 

today to learn how we can help you or 

your loved one. 

This article is provided by John and 

Christine Hamby, Owners, FirstLight 

Home Care of Temecula. For more 

information, visit us online at Temecula. 

FirstLightHomeCare.com or call us at 

951-395-0821.




‘We Care Plumbing, Heating, Air and Solar’ 

a Proud Part of Riverside County 

We Care Plumbing, Heating, Air 

and Solar has been a proud part of Riverside 

County from our inception. We 

started out as a small team that sought 

to provide the very best in HVAC 

services to each and every customer 

we served. 

Over the past eighteen years, 

we’ve been fortunate to experience 

an amazing amount of growth. This 

growth has come thanks to our clients 

telling their friends, neighbors, 

and family members about their own 

great experiences with our company. 

It wasn’t long before we were also 

recognized by Southern California 

Edison as “Contractor of The Year”, 

as well as the Air Conditioning Contractors 

of America (ACAA) …also 

as “Contractor of The Year.” Our 

mission statement, “We Care to Go the 

Extra Mile” is noticed and recognized, 

which lets us know that we continue 

to be on the right track. 

Over time our customers were 

asking if we could help them with 

other needs they had around the house, 

like plumbing and solar. With these 

requests coming in, we quickly expanded 

not only our staff and fleet of 

service vehicles but also our product 

and service offerings. 

This growth was very humbling 

because we could have only grown 

with the support of our customer base. 

It is for that reason that we have never 

lost focus or direction, and daily strive 

to maintain a small business culture 

and feel. 

We know that our employees are 

the foundation behind our success. We 

couldn’t be at the level we are today if 

it wasn’t for the hard work and dedication 

of our entire team, and we as a 

company go above and beyond what 

most others do in regards to showing 

our appreciation. 

The culture here at ‘We Care’ is 

what surrounds us every day at work, 

and while it may be difficult to define, 

it is our culture that has been behind 

our success over the last several years. 

Our culture is a powerful element of 

our company, and it shapes everything 

from our daily enjoyment to our professional 

relationships and processes. 

Any company, regardless of their 

industry or size, has a “culture”, and 

it is ultimately that culture that determines 

whether the employees are 

happy with their jobs, and the direction 

the company is taking. It is the culture 

that determines whether or not a company 

can grow and remain successful. 

It’s sometimes difficult to tell if 

a perspective new employee meets 

and fits in with the company culture, 

but when you find that special guy or 

gal that just seems to fit, the answer is 

clear. Every last one of our employees 

are part of a team that puts the needs 

and satisfaction of our customers before 

their own. Our team prides themselves 

on providing only the highest 

level of customer service and a level 

of professionalism that is the highest 

in the region. 

We Care takes the confidence 

and trust that our customers place 

in us very seriously. As the home 

improvement, repair, and installation 

industry moves forward, we continue 

to improve our wide array of products 

and services. 

Along with that, our team is continually 

moving forward with their 

education and understanding of the 

products and equipment that We Care 

installs and services. 

Our technicians and installers 

spend countless hours each year in 

advanced training seminars and workshops. 

It is for these reasons that when 

you need us, our Entire Team comes 

together to deliver responsive service 

that Exceeds Great Expectations. 

For further information, contact We 

Care at 1-888-230-1160. 

EAC June Seminar 

The Hemet/Temecula Employer Advisory 

Council is sponsoring a luncheon 

seminar. The topic is: “New Form I-9 

Completion Training and E-Verify Information” 

presented by the Department of 

Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 

Immigration Services. 

The seminar is Thursday, June 21st 

from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Golden 

Corral, 40345 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd 

in Murrieta. The cost is $25 for EAC 

members, $30 for non-members. Reservations 

are required. Registration is 

available through Eventbrite at https:// 

newi9andeverify.eventbrite.com/. 

This program has been approved for 

1.5 recertification credit hours through 

HRCI and SHRM. Phone contact is 

Nancy Marie Keaton at (951) 304-5723. 

“ 

We know that our employees are the 

foundation behind our success. We 

couldn’t be at the level we are today if it 

wasn’t for the hard work and dedication of 

our entire team, and we as a company go 

above and beyond what most others do 

in regards to showing our appreciation.




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Rancho Car Wash Celebrates 30 Years in Business 

Rancho Car Wash on Jefferson Avenue 

and Winchester Road is celebrating 30 

years in business. It was all started when 

Joe Kuzmanic, son of immigrant parents 

from Croatia, built his first car wash in 

the small town of San Pedro in 1959. In 

1965, Joe’s San Pedro Car Wash was the 

first to become an automated car wash 

in Southern California. He realized that 

automation would benefit the industry 

which led him to become a distributor 

of Hanna Car Wash Systems in the late 

60’s. Joe went on to facilitate renovation 

and development of over 150 car washes 

in California over the next two decades. 

He also designed a system to recycle 

wash water saving operators and the environment 

water usage. Fresh water used 

to wash a car went from 150 gallons down 

to under 20 gallons. Joe’s design is still 

being used today at nearly all locations. 

He was recognized and received an award 

from Mayor Sam Yorty and the City of 

L.A. for saving billions of gallons of water 

by implementing his system. 

In the early 60’s, Joe and a few other 

operators started the California Car Wash 

Association which enabled members to 

learn from each other and open a path of 

dialogue with regulatory agencies to help 

protect the environment’s water resources. 

That association now encompasses 12 

western states with over 2,000 member 

car washes. 

At one time, Joe and his partner 

owned and operated 7 car washes in 

Southern California. In 1978, Joe’s son 

Kirk joined his company. Kirk started as 

a line employee and eventually earned an 

Assistant Manager position which later 

led to a Manager position at one location. 

Kirk eventually became responsible 

for 2 car washes and in 1983 became a part 

owner in the company. When Joe moved 

to the Temecula Valley in 1984 he was one 

of the founders of Bear Creek Golf Club 

and built his home in La Cresta. 

In 1986, Joe asked Kirk to meet him 

in Temecula on the end of a small freeway 

off-ramp called Winchester Road. They 

met on the dirt corner with no development 

in sight other than a Jack in the Box, 

a small office building and a Stater Bros 

market off in the distance. Joe introduced 

Kirk to Jim Roberts of Rancon Real 

Estate and Mark Esbensen of Westmar 

Real Estate and together with his dad, 

Kirk decided to purchase the property at 

27378 Jefferson Avenue with the intention 

to build the valley’s first Full Service Car 

Wash and offer gasoline, oil changes as 

well as auto detailing. 

At the time, the area was called Rancho 

California. The small town had not 

yet become an incorporated City, so the 

County of Riverside was in control of 

development. Rancho Car Wash was the 

second car wash in all of Southern California 

with a double tunnel at the time. The 

first was Joe’s location in Artesia called 

Big Penny Car Wash. 

Opening day of Rancho Car Wash in 

June of 1988 was the busiest start of any 

car wash Joe had previously developed. 

The demand for quality service, convenience, 

lowest gasoline prices in the valley 

and value was evident from day one! That 

opening month, Rancho Car Wash washed 

over 13,000 cars and sold nearly 150,000 

gallons of fuel. Joe’s insight and belief in 

his staff and product was a success! 

A developer noticed the success 

of Rancho Car Wash and built another 

full-service car wash on Rancho California 

Road at Moraga Road in 1990. In April 

1991, Joe and Kirk purchased that location 

from the struggling operator. The local 

economy went through some tough times 

for the next 5 years and so did the car 

wash industry. Teamwork and dedication 

to the core beliefs that the company was 

built on got the company through those 

tough years. 

In 1994, Joe was in an auto accident 

which left him a quadriplegic confined to 

a wheel chair. But, that did not stop Joe 

from pursuing his love of the business 

and life. In the year’s that followed, Joe 

traveled to Europe, fished in Alaska with 

his sons and grandsons and married a 

lovely woman. He eventually made Palm 

Springs his permanent residence in 1998. 

In 2007, with a strong urging from 

Joe, Kirk and Joe purchased a failing full 

service car wash in Palm Springs called 

Airport Car Wash. Under Joe’s direction, 

Airport Car Wash became success. 

In 2002, Joe’s grandson, Kirk’s son 

Kirk Jr. joined the family business. “Junior’s” 

passion for the business is as strong 

as his father and grandfather’s. A third 

generation “bumper wiper”! 

This past year, Joe’s health began to 

suffer which led to his peaceful death on 

April 9th of this year. In celebration of 

Joe’s love of his business and 30 years of 

gratitude to Temecula and Murrieta residents 

patronage, Kirk is rolling back the 

price of a FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH 

to what it was in 1988! For the entire 

month of June, Rancho and Temecula Car 

Wash locations will provide FULL-SER- 

VICE CAR WASHES FOR $6.99. 

Let the Kuzmanic Family thank you 

for all the years of service to you. Let our 

friendly staff serve you! Some of our staff 

have been with us the entire 30 years, 

others 25 years, and some 20 years. Let 

us clean your windows inside and out. Let 

us wipe your car dry. All this while you 

relax in our air conditioned, comfortable 

lobby. For those of you that have been 

coming over the years, THANK YOU 

FOR YOUR LOYALTY. For those of you 

that don’t know us, please come by and 

meet us! We guarantee your complete 

satisfaction. Join our Loyalty Club for just 

$34.99 per month and get UNLIMITED 

FULL- SERVICE CAR WASHES. We 

plan to be here another 30 years to serve 

you! 

“ 

Kirk is rolling back the 

price of a FULL- 

SERVICE CAR WASH 

to what it was in 

1988!




Temecula Nafe’s 

June Meeting 

You are invited to join Robbie 

Motter, Director and Shelly Rufin, 

Co-Director to the Temecula Nafe 

meeting at our new location on Tuesday, 

June 5th at 6pm at Texas Lil’s 

Mesquite Grill 28498 Old Town Front 

Street in Temecula. Our speaker is 

Barbara Berg. 

Meet Our Speaker Barbara Berg 

(Barbara also just won the Reality 

Rally Lip Sync award at Pechanga for 

Reality Rally) 

Especially Designed for NAFE 

Members and Audiences - Barbara 

Berg is thrilled to say she looks 

forward to speaking at more NAFE 

gatherings in 2018. With all the intense 

incidents and events we have all experienced 

to some degree, Barbara is 

committed to adding useful stress management 

and “intention structures” to 

use every day through ring wearing 

habits and lowering stress to you nip 

your problems in the bud before they 

nip you in yours; and bring on more 

in life that you really desire. 

Since 1992, Barbara has debriefed 

and grief counseled in well over 1800 

critical incidents including bank robberies, 

layoffs, the Vegas Concert Shooting 

and many other tragic losses that appear 

to occur more and more every day. 

Over the last 10 plus years, she had 

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Temecula Hosts 5 Free Moonlight Movies 

in the Park This Summer 

Spend your Friday evenings at the park enjoying free family fun and a movie 

under the stars. Activities begin at 6:00 pm with movies shown at dusk at one of 

the following locations: Temeku Hills Park (31367 La Serena Way) or Harveston 

Community Park (28582 Harveston Drive). 

Moonlight Movies in the Park 2018 Schedule: 

June 15 - Jumanji (Rated PG) Temeku Hills Park 

June 22 - Moana (Rated PG) Temeku Hills Park 

July 13 - Despicable Me 3 (Rated PG) Harveston Community Park 

July 20 - The Lion King (Rated G) Harveston Community Park 

July 27 - Coco (Rated PG) Harveston Community Park 

Please contact the City of Temecula Community Services Department at 

(951) 694-6480 for more information




13 

Senator Stone Announces 2018 Veterans Service Award Honorees 

Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) has announced the recipients of his 2018 Veterans Service 

Awards. Ten veterans -- five from Southwest County and five from the Coachella Valley – were honored 

in ceremonies held over Memorial Day weekend in Wildomar and Desert Hot Springs. 

“We had a record number of nominations and it was quite a challenge to select the 10 recipients this 

year,” said Senator Stone. “While I believe everyone who serves honorably in our military is worthy of 

special recognition, after reviewing the applications with the veterans who serve on my staff, these are the 

veterans who were selected for this year’s awards.” 

Senator Stone’s Veterans Service Awards are based not only on military service, 

but on the contributions each veteran has made in their communities following 

their time in uniform. 

The following is a list of the 2018 honorees and some of their accomplishments: 

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY 

Darci Castillejos 

Military Service - US Navy Chief Petty Officer (retired) -- 1994 – 2016 -- 

Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan 

Community Service 

Past Chairman and current 1st Vice-Chair Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 

Past president, Current Treasure Menifee Valley Community Cupboard 

Past Vice-President Menifee Valley Incorporation Committee 

Past Member Menifee General Plan Advisory Committee 

Past President Menifee Valley Middle School PTSA 

Past Chairman The Forum, coordinating volunteer activated at March ARB 

President Menifee Chamber Military Affairs Committee 

Donald E. Krampe 

Military Service - Sgt. U.S. Marine Corps, 1950- 1952 -- Korean War Veteran 


Co-founder Murrieta Veterans Memorial committee 

Founder and Commandant #1057 Marine Corp League 

Volunteer at Murrieta Senior Center providing information for Veterans 

Served on Riverside County Department of Veterans Affairs committee 

Founder and Organizer of Murrieta Patriot’s Day 

Paul W. Bishop 

Military Service - Lt. Colonel, USMC (retired) 1973-1993 -- Operation Bear 

Hunt, Operation Team Spirit, participated in rescue of merchant ship “Mayaguez.” 


Initiated Marine JROTC program at Eisenhower HS in Rialto 

Initiated Navy JROTC program at Pacifica HS in Garden Grove 

In 2000 initiated and still runs the Navy JROTC program at Chaparral HS in 

Temecula 

Coordinated “Trees for Troops” and “Meals for Troops” during the holidays 

Member of Congressman Issa’s Academy Selection Panel 

Arthur Allen 

Military Service - Master Gunnery Sgt. USMC – 1986 – 2016 -- Operation Desert 

Shield/Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom 


Active member Temecula Valley VFW Post 4089 

City of Menifee Department of Community Services 

Volunteer Docent for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Foundation 

At-large member Veteran’s Advisory Committee Riverside County 

Volunteered at 2nd Annual North San Diego County Homeless Veterans Stand 

Down 

Inland Valley Habitat for Humanity 

Coordinated VFW 4089 effort at “Home for Our Troops” Key Ceremony 

KJ Leibee 

Military Service - U.S. Army 1969-1970 -- Vietnam War Veteran 


Co-founded “All from the Heart” -- based in Temecula -- which assists veterans 

and military families across the region 

Organizes events for veterans, including Christmas party for Camp Pendleton 

families 

Co-founded “Wheels for Warriors” which has provided almost 450 wheelchairs 

to veterans in need 

Supports combat veterans through his work with Veteran Equine Therapy 

Member Veterans Wellness Advisory Board thru VA and Loma Linda. 

COACHELLA VALLEY 

Danny Richardson 

Military Service - US Marine Corp. 1969 – 1989, FMR 1989 – 1999 


Youth Sports Coordinator for Idyllwild Town Hall 2004-12 

Idyllwild Rotary Club 2005-present, President 2011-12 & 2014-15 

Honor Guard, Color Sergeant – American Legion Post 800 Idyllwild 2007-present 

American Legion, Post 800, Idyllwild from 2005-present, Commander 2010-12 

& 2014-present 

Javad Aghaloo 

Military Service - United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, active duty 


As a dentist he participates in missions every year providing medical services 

in rural areas 

Founded a non-profit providing dental health care for low income families and 

veterans 

Since 2016 treated an estimated 10,500 patients in the Coachella Valley and 

Imperial County 

Steve Sanchez 

Military Service - U.S. Marine Corps – 1996-2004 


Board of Directors for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert 

Board of Directors for Leadership Coachella Valley 

Board of Directors for Young Scholars Association 

Former Board of Directors, La Quinta Chamber of Commerce 

Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, Indio Chamber of Commerce 

Former Co-Chair for Animal Samaritans annual fundraiser 

Former participant in The Girlfriend Factors annual fundraiser 

Jeff Horton 

Military Service - U.S. Army 1999-2009 


VFW Post 1534 Commander 

Saved Post from being closed 

Volunteer at the Ca-942 JROTC Program at Cathedral City High School 

Rotarian in Desert Hot Springs 

Member of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce 

Christopher Paolini 

Military Service - US Marine Corp 1972-1993 


Donates food and other resources to veterans groups 

Helps feed the homeless and senior citizens during the holiday season. 

Jeff Stone represents California’s 28th Senate District. The district, which is 

entirely in Riverside County, stretches from the vineyards of the Temecula 

Valley to the Colorado River and includes the cities of Blythe, Canyon 

Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, 

Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Murrieta, Temecula, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, 

Rancho Mirage and Wildomar. 

For more information visit: www.Senate.ca.gov/Stone or on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/SenatorJeffStone.




THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMED ‘SMALL 

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’ 

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 

“But it’s been much more than that,” 

said Senator Stone. “In addition to supporting 

our business community with 

timely information they can use to grow 

their companies, The Valley Business 

Journal supports hundreds of nonprofit 

groups who contribute to the quality of 

life in Southwest County.” 

Each month Publisher Linda Wunderlich, 

and her small staff produce a 

newspaper that reaches more than 60,000 

readers and can be found, free of charge, 

at hundreds of locations around the region. 

Wunderlich also serves on the board of 

directors of numerous local nonprofit organizations 

and has been an active volunteer 

at many community events for decades. 

At a time when newspapers that once 

provided important information to local 

residents have either disappeared or drastically 

reduced local coverage, people can 

still count on The Valley Business Journal 

to learn about community events, interesting 

people, important meetings and other 

items of interests for both their business 

and their families. 

“Small business is the backbone 

of California’s economy,” said Senator 

Stone. “I look forward to presenting the 

Small Business of the Year to The Valley 

Business Journal, a small business that 

has done so much for the businesses, big 

and small, across the region for almost 

30 years.” 

Jeff Stone represents California’s 28th 

Senate District. The district, which is en- 

tirely in Riverside County, stretches from 

the vineyards of the Temecula Valley to 

the Colorado River and includes the cities 

of Blythe, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, 

Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian 

Wells, Indio, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, 

Murrieta, Temecula, Palm Desert, Palm 

Springs, Rancho Mirage and Wildomar. 

For more information visit: www.Senate. 

ca.gov/Stone or on Facebook at www. 

facebook.com/SenatorJeffStone. 

“ In addition to 

supporting our 

business community 

with timely information 

they can use to grow 

their companies, The 

Valley Business 

Journal supports 

hundreds of nonprofit 

groups... 

Maximizing Employee Efficiency Through Technology 

For most SMB owners, IT is seen as 

a cost-center—something that doesn’t 

drive profits, but a bottomless pit to be 

filled with capital expenditure. Although 

this mentality had changed somewhat 

as technology has become more and 

more integrated into the day to day operations 

of almost any business, many 

people struggle to see their technology 

as something that can provide efficiencies. 

Think about your interactions with 

computers, smart phones, and printers 

in your business. Did that produce an 

audible sigh? A subconscious shake of 

the head or dismissive eye roll? If that 

was the case, you’re definitely not alone. 

The technology that many SMB owners 

and their employees interact with can be 

slow, error prone, and causes little but 

headaches. Oftentimes, however, this 

is because that same technology hasn’t 

been properly managed. Workstations, 

smart phones, and yes, even printers 

can be made to work for you—all it 

takes is some forwarding thinking and 

proactivity. 

Since printers can be, at times, 

the bane of even the IT Professional’s 

existence, I figured we could tackle 

them first. Printers jam, they throw 

error codes in hieroglyphics, and seem 

to have a 6th sense capable of determining 

the criticality of a specific print 

job and seemingly choose hold it up 

in kind. Many of these issues are due 

to items known as consumables—but 

these consumables are outside of what 

you would normally think of, e.g. toner 

and paper—things like fusers, rollers, and 

waste cartridges. They can also be due to 

a lack of right-sizing—a small desktop 

printer that you purchased for $60 at an 

office supply store may be able to keep up 

with one user, but certainly not an entire 

accounting department. Before purchasing 

a printer, consider the role that it is going 

to fulfill. A large multi-function printer 

can seem like a huge expense initially, 

but it will pay dividends with its extended 

lifetime and more enterprise specific capabilities. 

Additionally, many companies 

offer so-called managed print services, 

where a piece of software residing inside 

your network monitors the printer for its 

supply needs, and can trigger automatic 

shipments—preventing those late night 

runs to the office supply store for that 

presentation you really should have finished 

yesterday that’s happening at 8am 

tomorrow. 

Now that we’ve gotten the biggest 

frustration inducer out of the way, why 

not tackle the piece of technology you 

probably interact with the most at work— 

your desktop or laptop. I’m sure many of 

you have experienced that annoying error 

message that pops up every time you 

log in. You know the one. You’ve read it 

once, it appeared to be in ancient Greek, 

it never seems to do anything, but you 

have to click Ok every morning and then 

one day it mysteriously disappeared. Or 

perhaps you’ve received the dread BSOD 

(Blue Screen of Death), something equally 

inscrutable but causing you to have to 

turn your computer off and on again just 

to get some work done—and hope you 

didn’t lose any work in the process. Our 

computers and the software that they run 

are critical components in almost any business, 

and small interruptions can really add 

up. Think about that error message in the 

above example—clicking ok every morning 

doesn’t really take too much time for 

an individual. But what if that same error 

message is happening to 30 people, every 

morning? How fast do you think those 2 

seconds add up, and how much lost productivity 

does that translate into over the 

course of a month? Or a year? You would 

be amazed how much more streamlined 

well maintained business infrastructure 

can be. Regular updates may seem like a 

time consuming process, whether they be 

for your computer or software on it, but 

they can prevent many of those strange 

error messages you receive. An up-to-date 

and centrally managed antivirus application 

can prevent viruses from getting into 

one computer and spreading across the 

entire network. Hours, even days of productivity 

can be lost, not the mention the 

expense of having “The IT Guy” come out 

and fix all those infected computers, from 

something like a Cryptolocker infection. 

Most of you are seeing a pattern 

develop here: much like your car, the 

technology that runs your business needs 

preventative maintenance. However, it also 

needs to be the right fit for its duties. You 

may be ‘saving money’ by not updating 

your desktops until one breaks down 

completely, but an outdated machine 

is both slowing down the employee 

using it, and likely prone to infections 

(by not being regularly updated) and 

software incompatibilities that only 

further exacerbate the issue. By making 

the technology in your business 

work for you, simply by keeping it up 

to date and well maintained, you gain 

tremendous efficiencies for your staff 

and by consequence your business. That 

doesn’t even factor in the less tangible 

benefit of well-maintained technology 

for your employees—less frustration, 

less downtime, less time spent fighting 

with technology, and more time doing 

what you hired them for—their job. 

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and management firm that provides 

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or call (951) 813-2672. 

TECHNOLOGY 

by 

by 

Tristan 

Steve Fillingim 

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15 

CITY OF TEMECULA POLICE DEPARTMENT 

Seeking Tips from 

the Public 

The Temecula Police Department 

and the Riverside County Sheriff’s 

Department, Central Homicide Unit, 

continue to seek tips from the public 

regarding the tragic loss of Larry Robinson, 

a well-known local musician 

who died from injuries the day after a 

robbery that took place over five years 

ago. 

On March 22, 2013 at 7:28 p.m., 

Temecula Police Officers arrived at a 

music shop located south of Old Town, 

at 28780 Old Town Front Street, where 

they discovered Mr. Robinson who 

was beaten. He died the next day at 

the hospital. 

The Temecula City Council voted 

unanimously to extend a $25,000 

reward, which would have expired in 

March of 2018. “Temecula has a very 

low violent crime rate and homicides 

are rare here,” stated Temecula Mayor 

Matt Rahn. “This is, and will always be, 

a devastating loss for our community 

and our hope is that someone comes 

forward with information,” Rahn added. 

The reward will be paid to anyone 

who furnishes information leading to 

the arrest and conviction of the person 

or persons who caused the death of 

Larry Robinson. 

Music of Larry Robinson, from 

his CD Old California Town, played 

throughout the speakers in Old Town on 

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, before and after 

a press conference hosted at City Hall. 

The media was invited to hear information 

about the crime for publishing in 

an effort to renew public input. 

At the press conference, the County’s 

Central Homicide Unit republished 

sketches from information they 

received in 2015 regarding two adult 

males of interest believed to be in their 

20’s and both approximately 5’10”. 

One is described as a white male of thin 

build, dark hair, some facial hair and 

possible tattoos on both arms. 

The other appears to be an Asian 

male who, at the time, had spiked, dyed 

red hair with blonde tips, and colorful 

tattoos on both arms. 

Anyone with information, 

no matter how insignificant it 

may seem, is encouraged to call 

the Central Homicide Unit at 

951-955-2777. A video of the 

press conference is posted on the 

Temecula Police Department’s 

Facebook page: https://www. 

facebook.com/temeculapolice/ 

videos/558232411229037/. 

“ The reward will be 

paid to anyone who 

furnishes information 

leading to the arrest 

and conviction of the 

person or 

persons who caused 

the death of Larry 

Robinson. 

Your Local Chambers 

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 

www.temecula.org 

Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce 

www.MWCoC.org 

Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 

www.menifeevalleychamber.com 

Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber 

www.lakeelsinorechamber.com 

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Married couples seeking divorce 

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changes to any estate plan already 

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where both are the grantor/trustee and 

primary beneficiary, or if they have 

traditional wills, all estate planning 

documents will need to be modified as 

part of finalizing their divorce. 

Since most estate plans will grant 

most property to the surviving spouse, 

it is important to amend documents as 

soon as possible. 

What Changes Need to Be Made to 

Estate Planning Documents? 

• Traditional Wills - Both spouses 

should revoke their wills and make 

new ones, with a new executor. In 

California, even if you don’t make a 

new will, state law revokes any bequests 

in the will to a former spouse 

after divorce without affecting the 

rest of the will. 

• Trusts - Revocable trusts should 

be changed as well to reflect new 

grantor/trustee names even if the remaining 

beneficiaries are the same. 

Irrevocable trusts are more complex 

and need expert legal advice for 

amendments. 

• Power of Attorney and Living 

Wills - Powers of attorney for finances 

and health care in a living 

will that name an ex-spouse should 

be revoked and changed to a new 

trusted individual. 

• Beneficiary Designations - 

Designations in life insurance policies, 

IRAs, and pay-on-death bank 

or brokerage accounts need to 

be changed to new beneficiaries. 

Many of these assets will be part of 

any divorce decree and division of 

property, but it is still important to 

change the beneficiary name on any 

account you hold post-divorce. 

LEGAL 

by by 

Andrea Steve Fillingim Shoup 

“ 

Important to note is that once a divorce 

is filed, there is a temporary restraining 

order issued which prohibits certain 

changes and modifications to estate 

planning documents 

Important to note is that once a 

divorce is filed, there is a temporary restraining 

order issued which prohibits 

certain changes and modifications to 

estate planning documents. While in 

the middle of a divorce, it is important 

to know what may or may not be done 

during that time. 

Who is Affected by Changes to the 

Estate Plan? 

Obviously, those most affected are 

the divorcing spouses, since any rights 

or assets that are a part of the estate 

plan will no longer be valid. Those assets 

will need to be redistributed in the 

new plan among existing heirs. Minor 

children are also affected where new 

trustees or guardians need to be named 

for management of trust property. 

There are many things to consider 

when going through a divorce, and it 

is easy to overlook the estate plan. 

While you may have a divorce attorney 

handling the marital separation 

in court, modification and drafting of 

new estate documents should be done 

by a qualified estate planning attorney. 

Please contact Attorney Andrea Shoup 

at 951-445-4114 or visit www.ShoupLegal.com 

if you are contemplating 

divorce and have questions on how to 

make sure your estate plan is amended 

correctly to reflect your new legal 

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Paying it Forward, One Dream at a Time 

After several years of reading hundreds 

of scholarship essays from our 

communities’ college-bound foster 

youth, I’ve noticed one unifying theme 

that runs through many of their most 

deeply held aspirations – they want 

to join the helping professions. With 

a sincere heart for service, they yearn 

for opportunities to “give back.” With 

bravery and books in tow, they embark 

on a personal quest to fulfill their conviction, 

clutching to an honest, deeply 

held desire to make a difference in their 

communities. 

One of the most common reasons 

given for pursuing this path is that they 

intend to “pay it forward,” often by 

emulating the role models they had as 

children. While their biological parents 

may not have been equipped to provide 

the right kind of positive encouragement 

and support in their formative years, they 

often had a good teacher, social worker, 

therapist, police officer or counselor who 

was truly “there” for them when it mattered 

most. Kids coming from abusive 

backgrounds often seek solace and safety 

at school. For many vulnerable youth, 

school becomes the one place they can 

escape the chaos and uncertainty they 

face at home. It’s where they can focus 

and pour their energy into dreams of a 

brighter future. To show their appreciation 

for the help they’ve received, these 

inspiring young people have made the 

conscious choice to better their lives, 

while focusing on bettering the lives of 

others. 

Rancho Damacitas is honored to 

invest in these future “givers” while 

helping them pursue their hopes and 

dreams. This academic year, through 

its New Heights Scholarship program, 

the non-profit organization provided 

college scholarships to a future nurse, a 

future high school math teacher, a future 

ultrasound technician, a future author and 

a future FBI agent specializing in cyber 

security. 

Alex just graduated this year from 

Point Loma Nazarene University with a 

B.S. degree in Information Systems. He 

has plans to begin his pursuit of serving 

our country in the one of the most critical 

arenas of our national defense – cyber 

security. Alex grew up here, locally, 

in Southwest Riverside County and has 

participated in Rancho Damacitas’ programs 

since his youth. He has already 

started giving back in several ways, 

including volunteering his technical expertise 

to assist Rancho Damacitas with 

its IT needs. We are proud of Alex for 

accomplishing this significant milestone 

in his life and wish him all the best in his 

future endeavors. 

Mia grew up in Riverside County, 

and is now completing her second year at 

UC Irvine, majoring in Mathematics with 

a concentration in secondary education. 

She intends to teach math at the middle 

and high school level. In her scholarship 

essay, she clearly defines her top three 

goals for the future: “graduate, teach and 

give back.” Mia began her service to our 

community many years ago, spending 

an incredible 13 years as a Girl Scout. 

We are proud of Mia’s accomplishments 

and excited to watch her thrive in young 

adulthood as she pursues her dreams of 

teaching mathematics to the next generation. 

There are many other well-deserving 

students in need of our support. Please 

help Rancho Damacitas as we grow our 

New Heights Scholarship program to 

provide more opportunities to inspiring 

college students transitioning from foster 

care. Your support can have a long-term, 

rippling effect throughout the community 

through the good work these students are 

doing and will continue to do as they 

enter their professional fields. 

Help support our inspiring students! 

For more information and to make 

a donation, contact Kristi Piatkowski, 

Development Director at Rancho 

Damacitas, 951-302-2317 ext. 238, 

Kristi@4kidsfirst.org. Visit our website, 

www.4kidsfirst.org, to learn about our 

other programs designed to empower 

tomorrow’s leaders! 

“ 

They want to join the helping 

professions. With a sincere 

heart for service, they yearn 

for opportunities to “give back.” 

Temecula’s ‘2018 Students of the Year’ Honored 

Left to right - Olivia Vasquez, Rancho Vista HS; Nicklas Wright, Temecula 

Prep HS; Mia Prim - Susan Nelson HS; Andrea Hilton - Temecula Valley HS; 

Michelle DeMers - Great Oak HS; Jacob Davies - Rancho Christian HS 

Not pictured: They were attending AP testing - Mariana Arino - Linfield 

Christian HS; Andra Deaconn - Chaparral HS 

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) Student of the 

Month Program was founded by entrepreneur and community leader Sally 

Myers over 26 years ago. The program brings together local businesses, 

government representatives, and Temecula valley families to spotlight local 

students during their senior year. 

The Student of the Month Program’s defining mission is: To bring the 

community together to honor and praise our local high school seniors for 

demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school 

activities, athletics, and community service. Or the ability to overcome 

challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. The 

“heartbeat” of Student of the Month is the student who makes a difference 

in their home, school, and community with sincerity and passion. They must 

be college or trade school bound. 

Since this is a Temecula Valley program, students from high schools 

throughout Temecula, both private and public, are invited to participate in 

the monthly recognition program. Collectively, the TVCC Student of the 

Month Program has recognized over 2,200 students since its inception. 

As a culminating activity, every May, students are selected from all eight 

participating schools as “Students of the Year.” 

It is our sincere pleasure to introduce the eight Temecula high school 

seniors who were honored as TVCC Students of the Year on Thursday, May 

10, 2018. 

Chaparral High School – Andra Deaconn - Andra is described as 

incredible and passionate about knowledge. She has tremendous respect 

for the process of learning and is a role model to her peers. Andra plans 

to attend Yale in the fall with a dual major and eventually receive her law 

degree. Her principal cited that Andra’s transcript reads like a College 

Board course selection. 

Great Oak High School - Michelle DeMers - Michelle is described as 

a charismatic connector. Her passions include athletics, archery, science, 

math, and service. She is also an exemplary academic. She plans to attend 

USC in the fall and looks forward to joining as many clubs as possible to 

keep connecting with people. 

Linfield Christian HS - Mariana Arino - Mariana is described as accomplished, 

brilliant, a dual enrollment student, three-sport athlete, leader 

of the cheer program, musician, and community volunteer. Mariana will be 

attending UCLA in the fall studying pre-med. Her ultimate goal is to work 

with medical missions in other countries. 

Rancho Christian HS – Jacob Davies - Jake is described as a servant 

leader, listener, thankful, humble, and gifted young man. He looks forward 

to sharing his knowledge and encouraging spirit with others and hopes to 

one day be a part of a team involved in future space launches. Jake will be 

attending USC in the fall to study aerospace engineering. 

Rancho Vista High School – Olivia Vasquez - Olivia is described as 

a responsible, motivated, above and beyond student. She sets a positive 

example for other students. Her principal shared that every time I see her, 

she brings a smile to my face. She is said to have a strong work ethic and 

is a brilliant example of what a student should be. Olivia plans to attend 

Palomar Junior College in the fall and eventually transfer to a 4-year university 

to study psychology.


The Power of Encouragement 

EDUCATION 

by 

by 

Drake Levasheff, PhD. 

Steve Fillingim 

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, 

and much of the focus has been on the defending 

champion Golden State Warriors, 

who some place among the all-time great 

teams. Many attribute to the greatness of 

the Warriors to their star power: the team 

boasts four All Stars and two of the top 

three or four players in the game. But as 

anyone who has led a talented team knows, 

talent doesn’t guarantee success. That said, 

a good coach can do much with elite talent, 

as Steve Kerr and the Warriors demonstrate. 

Kerr does many things well as a leader 

and coach, but one element I’ve noticed 

recently through sideline video footage is 

the way he encourages his players to help 

them perform at a high level. Sometimes, it 

is during their highs: for example, when (as 

frequently happens) Stephen Curry scores 

over forty points in a game on twenty or so 

shots, he says, “I would love to feel whatever 

the heck you feel right now just once 

in my life. For me, if I ever went five for 

six with four three (pointers) that was the 

best the best I ever did.” A video from this 

year’s playoffs shows Kerr encouraging 

Curry, who had recently returned from 

injured reserve: “Stay patient…you’re 

taking care of the ball and managing the 

game well. It will come. At some point in 

the series, we will break free and so will 

you!” In these and other cases, the encouragement 

is authentic and attentive. 



Kerr’s encouragement is meant to 

influence Curry. In the first case, he recognizes 

that his star player is in the flow 

and encourages him to continue. When 

things are going well, it just helps our team 

members to know that we see it. Often, 

recognizing one good performance becomes 

a steppingstone to later outstanding 

performance. 

What Steve Kerr says to Curry after 

his injury is worth noting as well. The 

road back to peak performance after a 

layoff can be challenging; doing so during 

the playoffs, on the NBA’s biggest stage, 

adds difficulty. In this case, Kerr’s encouragement 

helps Stephen Curry remain 

patient and play the right way as he finds 

his footing. Such is especially important 

since players returning from injury often 

risk re-aggravating it, and, at the same 

time, may attempt to do too much and so 

adversely impact the success of the team. 

Lastly, note that Kerr isn’t talking 

to just any player; this is two-time NBA 

MVP Stephen Curry. It’s tempting to 

think that our most talented team members 

don’t need encouragement, but what we 

hear Steve Kerr saying to Curry reminds 

us that even top performers benefit from 

affirmation--both to stay in the flow on 

the job and continue to play the right way 

when things get tough. 

Most of us perform on a much smaller 

stage than the NBA, but the truth remains 

that well-used words make a huge impact 

on our teams. Let’s harness the power of 

words to encourage our people. 

Dr. Drake Levasheff is Senior Director 

of Azusa Pacific University’s Murrieta 

Regional Campus. He can be reached via 

email at dlevasheff@apu.edu. 

Learn 

Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange – June 2018 

dlevasheff@apu.edu 

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You are invited to join us at the following TVE2 workshops/events: 

June 5th: EDC Board of Directors Meeting. 8:00am – 10:30am. The Economic 

Development Coalition is a place for business leaders who want to be involved in 

the Region’s positive growth and influence the direction in which we are going. 

Through the dedicated efforts of our members, our organization addresses our Regions 

unique challenges, and fosters the growth and success of our local economy. 

This is a closed meeting. For more information, please visit http://edcswca.com/ 

June 6th: Junior Women’s STEM. 4:00pm – 5:30pm. The city of Temecula 

is holding a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program that 

invites middle school girls in the Temecula Valley to come together to listen to 

individuals who are already active in a STEM career and what they experience 

in their day to day work; as well as participate in numerous STEM activities. The 

purpose of this program is in hopes of raising awareness and encouraging female 

students to pursue a career in STEM. For more information contact Julianne Stopani 

at julianne.stopani@temeculaca.gov 

June 8th: TVCC Microsoft Excel Training. 9:00am - 11:00am. The Temecula 

Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Microsoft Excel Training seminar. 

For more information on how to register, please contact Brooke Nunn at brooke@ 

temecula.org or call 951.676.5090 

June 18th: Youth Entrepreneur Program. 9:00am - 12:30pm. The City of 

Temecula will be hosting this summer’s Youth Entrepreneur Summer Program 2018 

at the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange. Are you interested in business? 

Do you want to start your own company? The Youth Entrepreneur Program is a 

great way to learn about and be a part of the business world. This six-day program 

spans two weeks and will introduce you to the many different aspects of starting 

a business. For more information, or to register, please visit https://temeculaca. 

gov/1181/Youth-Entrepreneur-Program, or https://goo.gl/4BRdX4 

June 19th: Future Physician Leaders. 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The Future Physician 

Leaders (FPL) program is a long-term summer mentorship program for prospective 

medical students who also want to fulfill a mission of service to the community. 

The seven-week summer program is made up of three components: The Leadership 

Lecture Series, Community Service and Research Project, and Physician Shadowing 

Rotations. For more information, please visit http://fpl.ucr.edu/ 

June 21st: IESBDC: Internet and Home-Based Business. 9:00am - 11:00am. 

Do you need a seller’s permit or are you simply a qualified purchaser of 6015 retailers? 

Gain an understanding of sales and use tax as you run your business through 

Internet web & auction sites, drop-ship, or electronically transmit product. learn 

when district tax is applicable to your sales. Discover how to use a resale certificate 

and how to back-out the tax when you sell items “tax included”. Consignment 

sales, shipping and handling, it’s all in this informative presentation. For more 

information, or to register, please visit https://goo.gl/pUzxCY 

June 21st: Medical Scribe Program. 6:00pm - 7:30pm. The City of Temecula 

Medical Scribe course is a five-week summer course that will introduce students 

to a health-related field, allowing them to gain the experience of working in a 

physician’s office, hospital, or operating room while working as part of a medical 

team. For more information, or to register, please visit https://goo.gl/vVQT1Q




Get Happy 

Healthy 

Living 

by 

Tina Monique M. Gottlieb, deGroot D.C. 

I always think of June as a time 

to recalibrate where I’m at in life, 

what my goals are, and make sure I’m 

feeling good about myself and my 

progress. Many times, people get half 

way through the year and aren’t as far 

along with their goals/resolutions as 

they’d like to be (or they’ve abandoned 

them altogether). I like to take this time 

to think of ways to get motivated and 

happy again. Sometimes it’s as simple 

as doing a few “happy acts.” The connection 

between mental well-being and 

acts of gratitude and mindfulness go 

beyond just feeling “happy”. Positive 

practices change the way your brain 

works. 

Every thought you have releases 

chemicals that have either a positive 

or negative effect on your physical 

and mental state. Learning to practice 

what I like to call “happy acts” help 

to develop positive emotions more 

consistently, thus resulting in a heightened 

state of well-being. So here are 

some things I recommend doing to get 

positive and motivated. 

1. Put down the phone and go for 

a walk. 

2. Be generous! Bring breakfast to 

work or to a friend and brighten 

their day. 

3. Treat yourself to a massage, a long 

run, or a favorite meal. 

4. Let someone go in front of you 

in line. 

5. Show affection with a warm hug. 

6. Call a family member just to 

catch up. 

7. Paint a positive saying on a rock 

and leave it in a park for someone 

to find. 

8. Leave a generous tip for great 

service. 

9. Invest in your community and 

shop local. 

10. Pick up some trash in your community. 

There is, of course, more than 

one way to greater well-being besides 

“happy acts”, but this is a great place 

to start! People who do positive acts 

every day (or at least once a week) 

train their brains to not just be happier 

but have stronger immune systems 

and become more productive. Not to 

mention, they’re more pleasant to be 

around! So, try to make positivity a 

habit and live a longer and happier life! 

Monique deGroot is the owner of 

Murrieta Day Spa which is located at 

41885 Ivy St. in Murrieta. 

Michelle’s Place Hosts Return to Sex & Intimacy for 

Cancer Survivors Seminar 

Michelle’s Place is hosting a free 

educational seminar on returning to sex 

& intimacy after cancer on Tuesday, June 

5th at 6:30 PM. This inspiring, humorous, 

and powerful seminar will help you discover 

the secrets on how to have extraordinary 

relationships regardless of age, 

circumstances or physical limitations. 

Michael Russer is an inspirational 

speaker, TEDx Alum, author and intimacy 

expert. He is also a survivor of 

two forms of cancer who, along with his 

partner, has discovered how to achieve 

deep, connecting and mutually fulfilling 

intimacy in the face of full clinical 

impotence. 

Jacqueline Lopez is a professional 

speaker, Certified CPA and a native of 

South America. Her cultural background 

enables her to share a very empowering 

and uninhibited feminine perspective. 

She is also the co-developer of the 

groundbreaking Sexual Operating System 

model of human intimate behavior. 

“We have received many requests 

from our clients who are struggling in 

the area of intimacy after cancer” said 

Melissa Rada, program manager for 

Michelle’s Place. “This seminar provides 

an opportunity to hear from a couple who 

have experienced the same issues that 

will leave attendees feeling empowered 

and confident in their relationship.” 

During the seminar, the speakers 

will share how to experience emotional, 

physical and spiritual intimacy beyond 

what most people think is possible; how 

to replace “performance” with presence 

for profound relationship fulfillment; and 

a revolutionary paradigm that eliminates 

relationship suffering and empowers you 

to quickly solve conflict. The speakers 

will be doing a book signing immediately 

after the talk. 

Michelle’s Place is a full-service breast 

cancer resource center providing free 

programs and resources to individuals 

and families dealing with breast cancer. 

All educational seminars are free and 

open to the public. For more information 

about the seminar, contact Melissa at 

(951) 699-5455 or RSVP online at www. 

michellesplace.org/seminar-rsvp. 

michellesplace.org/seminar-rsvp




21 

8 Nutrition Trends, 

Explained 

Professional Trends in Personal 

Wellness 

You’ve known for years that when 

you’re healthy and happy, you’re more 

productive. Now, business managers 

are catching on, and are more motivated 

than ever to help their employees 

maintain personal wellness. Check out 

some of the latest, exciting trends in 

personal wellness that are hitting the 

workplace! 

Flexible Schedules. Bosses are 

figuring out that when employees have 

more control over their time, they’re 

happier and more productive overall! 

More businesses are offering flexible 

work schedules, so that employees can 

hit the gym before work or take a long 

lunch break. 

Work-from-Home Options. An 

extension of the flexible hours trend, 

more companies are allowing workfrom-home 

options (either part-time 

or full-time). Not only can employees 

manage their time more efficiently 

because they’ve escaped their daily 

commuting grind; it’s much easier to 

go for a morning run or fit a yoga class 

into a lunch break. 

In-Office Fitness Classes. Some 

organizations prefer to bring fitness 

into the office. Managers are trying 

everything from scheduled fitness 

classes to in-office gyms. 

Healthy Lunches. These days, 

your boss is more likely to bring in 

a catered lunch than to order pizzas. 

Many of these options are health-oriented, 

such as wrap and sandwich bars, 

or salad buffets. 

Extra Credit Opportunities. 

Some companies are participating in 

the corporate health trend by offering 

credits for activities like working out 

at the office gym, or biking to work. 

As your credits add up, you might be 

able to score an extra personal day or 

some other valuable incentive. 

amanteandassociates.com 

Friendly Competitions. Your 

boss might even sponsor a friendly 

competition among co-workers. You 

can sign up for The Biggest Loser: 

Office Edition or compete to see 

who completes the most scheduled 

workouts. 

These are just some of the trends 

that demonstrate an increased dedication 

to helping employees live healthy, 

balanced lives. Hopefully we will see 

even more of these ideas emerging in 

the future! 

Steve Amante is the owner of Amante 

& Associates Insurance Solutions, Inc. 

He can be reached at 951-676-8800 

www.amanteandassociates.com. 

“ Some 

organizations prefer 

to bring fitness into 

the office. Managers 

are trying 

everything from 

scheduled fitness 

classes to in-office 

gyms. 

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Living 

by presented by 

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“Don’t Push It” 

Healthy 

Living 

by by 

Tina Dr. Derek M. Gottlieb, Albrecht, D.C. D.C. 

For this article, I would like to discuss 

a subject that regardless of your 

age, is vitally important in achieving 

many of your life goals. Whether you 

are interested in athletic enhancement, 

pain reduction, injury prevention or 

joint health, this one thing truly matters. 

What is it then? Flexibility; that’s it!! 

The majority of my patients tell me they 

stretch somewhat regularly, but somehow, 

they remain tight and inflexible. 

In fact, the way most people stretch is 

ineffective at best, and in some cases can 

lead to even shorter muscles. 

Impossible you say, how can 

stretching make my muscles shorter? 

The truth is, the muscle has nothing to 

do with the length of the muscle. Huh?? 

That’s right, the length of the muscle is 

100% dictated by the central nervous 

system. Don’t believe me, try stretching 

someone who is under general anesthesia; 

they are more flexible than Gumby 

and Pokee (now I’m dating myself). 

Tight muscles are really just acting like 

an “emergency brake” for your body, 

compensating and protecting other areas 

from damage during the movement. 

The most obvious example would be 

someone who is constantly trying to 

stretch their hamstrings, but after years 

of trying can’t even touch the floor with 

their legs locked straight. Odds are they 

have underactive core musculature, 

weak adductors, weak gluteal muscles 

and a few other things going on. 

After one month of correcting the 

weak links, they are now able to bend 

forward and place their palms on the 

floor-every time. Fixing the real problems 

enables the nervous system to 

tell the muscle it’s OK to be long and 

flexible and no one is going to get hurt. 

In some cases, I’ve witnessed patients 

trying to stretch too aggressively and 

ultimately ended up with even less flexibility. 

Davis’s Law states that soft tissue 

remodels along imposed demands, and 

applying the “stretch-hypertrophy rule”, 

intermittently overstretching causes 

collagen hypertrophy which then results 

in decreased elongation and even tighter 

muscles. Another truth about muscle 

flexibility as stated by Katy Bowman 

in her book “Move your DNA”, is that, 

what we do most of the time trumps how 

hard we work some of the time. This is 

a classic example using the hamstrings 

again. Sit in a chair or a vehicle 5-10 

hour per day and your nervous systems 

will reset the length of the muscle to 

match what it does the majority of the 

time, which is to be short. So, what is 

the answer? Unfortunately, there is no 

one simple answer. 

The most effective solution I can offer 

is three-pronged. First, do your best 

to avoid ultra-prolonged static positions. 

If your job requires that you are on the 

computer most of the day, try a standing 

desk 30-50% of the time. If you drive 

most of the day, take the time to stop and 

walk, bend and move more frequently 

than you are accustomed too. Secondly, 

and don’t get me wrong, static stretching 

is not bad, just do it more frequently and 

more gently. The “no pain-no gain” 

mentality with stretching will do nothing 

to meet your goals. And lastly, take 

the time to engage in frequent natural 

movements. These allow your bodies 

tissues to adapt quickly and efficiently 

because they are retraining the nervous 

system to handle movements and loads 

progressively. You can find a great example 

on the internet by searching GMB 

Fitness. I am not affiliated with this site 

but have found their instruction to be top 

notch and applicable to any age or level 

of fitness. Give these things a try and 

see how you feel and function. 

Dr. Derek K. Albrecht D.C. is a partner 

at OsteoStrong in Murrieta as well as 

continuing in his private practice. For 

more information, call (951) 461-9584.




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“Sometimes When Things are Falling Apart, They May Actually be Falling into Place” 

by Dr. Candace E. Walters 

The above was a quote someone 

had bestowed upon me in my own 

time of need and an affiliation with 

a dissolution of marriage, in which 

I’ve discovered can bring about a 

vast array of emotions. I’ve discovered 

that ending a marriage can be 

so much more complex than just a 

legal trajectory. In its wake, it can 

plunder through our livelihoods with 

its physical as well as mental and 

emotional deposits, leaving participants 

vulnerable and privy to an even 

more downward slope of life. Some 

have attributed such an aftermath to 

a devastating blow to the heart, while 

others have even gone as far as referencing 

a painful, perpetual death. 

However, life is a system of variables 

and variances, so not everyone 

experiences the realm of divorce 

in the same way. For some, the 

emotional rollercoaster of a divorce 

can affect self-esteem, health, future 

relationships, or even cause several 

other unfavorable emotions to arise. 

No one ever enters a matrimonious 

utopia with the anticipation of a 

looming dissolution; but life-experiences 

sometimes emerge and pull 

couples in different directions and 

away from that sought-after utopia. 

Circumstances happen, and these 

are the times when we’ll witness 

our emotional muscles going into 

overdrive, hopefully in a prolific and 

conducive manner. 

Before beginning a new journey, 

there are several stages of emotions 

to conquer or overcome. The dreaded 

phases of grief, even though a 

pathway of darkness, will become 

evident. Fear not, since this is often 

the natural order of things. 

Men, and women, frequently 

struggle with the psychological 

side-effects of divorce on similar 

levels, even though statistics show 

women are more likely to be affected 

mentally, emotionally, physically, and 

economically. Still, situations can be 

arbitrary. Not all aspects of divorce 

end with misogynistic affronts and 

attritions. Some end amicably and 

even with great subsidies for women, 

as well as a more emotionally sound 

and strengthened outlook, forged 

by such a challenging and stressful 

experience. The psychological effects 

of divorce on women, though 

multifaceted, could be nourished, 

controlled, and even be reinvented 

into a favorable outcome. 

During the aftermath and metamorphosis 

brought on by a divorce, 

the experience could generate certain 

emotional reactions; these reactions, 

however typical, could very well 

become key-essentials in mastering 

and overcoming the following psychological 

effects of divorce. 

Anxiety brought on by divorce 

seldom fades easily; and unless one 

seeks help for such emotional strains, 

each day could become no more than a 

perpetual state of nervousness that will 

gradually consume the partaker as she 

experiences the remnants of divorce and 

its lasting effects into an unimagined 

and uncertain future. 

Depression is one of those unfavorable 

experiences that robs a soul 

of its vitality. No one likes to be down 

for any period. During the period of 

divorce, some might even refer to such 

an experience as common, and although 

both parties usually seem to draw conclusions 

of general devastation, women, 

according to statistics, are more likely 

than men to grieve as much as three 

years after a divorce. 

Fear often rises out of an ordeal as 

formidable as a divorce. Everything 

becomes new and alarming, especially 

when moving toward a future that suddenly 

becomes unknown and unanticipated. 

If one isn’t careful, even small 

issues can be distressing. However, 

choosing to minimize the time spent 

worrying and crediting oneself with the 

solace of previous individual accomplishments 

may help to forge a more 

prolific pathway into the future. So, 

each time that knot in the stomach, or 

the rapid breathing, begins to summon 

panic, remember that fear is merely a 

natural response to the unknown, but 

it’s a response that could be overcome. 

Anger, occasionally, is a byproduct 

of fear. Often, in the event of a 

prolonged, unpleasant, or emotionally 

charged divorce, anger is a common 

factor and is sometimes considered as 

a natural reaction. The fear of getting 

hurt again or having offspring undergo 

another emotional trauma could trigger 

a series of emotional events, which may 

lead to spirited anger. But, instead of 

allowing anger to consume the worth 

and discipline of the inner-self, one can 

acknowledge the depth, and, with clear 

and replenished thoughts, cast off the 

fears and rise above the realm of angered 

thoughts and actions. 

Guilt usually accompanies shame 

for the initiator of the divorce, but either 

party can share in its misery. Whether 

you initiated proceedings or had them 

forced upon you, guilt is devastatingly 

real, and like anger or any other emotions, 

it erodes your being. You may 

question yourself, asking if you had 

dwindled in your toil to save your marriage, 

or simply rushed its departure by 

something you did or didn’t do. These 

negative thoughts will cripple your 

ability to respond to new situations, 

but a clear vision into future chapters 

of betterment and of your own choosing 

can propel you to unbelievable heights. 

Grief is the initial stage to mourn 

the loss of a once healthy relationship. 

Give yourself permission to go through 

the grieving ordeal, and in the end the 

experience might cause you to emerge 

victoriously. 

In response to these deep emotions, 

the brain often defaults to a flight, 

freeze, or fight response. Women going 

through a divorce, or recently divorced, 

commonly find themselves with fewer 

and fewer options in handling everyday 

issues. Who will pick up the kids? 

How will we afford a major repair or 

medical expense? What if my only 

car breaks down? Currently, with the 

rewarding stage of acceptance, women 

are molding new identities and becoming 

more confident and secure in their 

personal and financial matters, recollecting, 

and applying their thoughts as 

main decision-makers and prioritizing 

their affairs, as well as finding a sound 

equilibrium to leave the chaotic psychological 

residuals of divorce where 

it belongs: in the past. 

After acceptance, self-Care is 

crucial, especially during the identity 

rebuilding stages. Make time for a 

continuous nurturing of self, also for 

continuous healing by scheduling time 

for calming and relaxing activities, such 

as spending time with family, friends, 

or even support groups with people 

of similar experiences. Go for a hike, 

listen to music, enjoy a hot bath, get a 

massage, read your favorite book, or 

whatever your designs and volitions 

are for getting back to a healthy and 

balanced life. 

If you, or someone you know, 

are having a difficult time re-building 

your life after or even during the 

process of a divorce, contact The 

Walters Group for assistance. Let us 

show you that “Difficult roads often 

lead to beautiful destinations.” 

Dr. Candace Walters is CEO for the 

Walters Group. Dr. Candace often 

affirms “Not every woman requires 

therapy, most of us just need an 

accountability partner”. Contact 

number is (951) 541-4986.




Early-Bird Registration Closing Soon for 2nd 

Annual Michelle’s Place 5K ‘Walk of Hope’ 

Join the footsteps of cancer survivors 

and thrivers at the 2nd Annual 

Michelle’s Place 5K Walk of Hope on 

Sunday, September 23rd at Vail Headquarters 

in South Temecula. The cancer 

walk/run will feature an inspiring theme 

of Hope as community members gather 

together to support those fighting the 

fight every day. 

The 2018 Walk of Hope embodies 

every day heroes such as survivors, 

thrivers, participants, family and care 

providers. Every day heroes provide the 

passion, guidance and support in the fight 

against breast cancer through treatment, 

support and empowerment. Throughout 

the Walk, inspiring stories of hope will 

line the route to recognize those in our 

community battling the disease. 

The competitive spirit is welcome 

by all participants. Competition categories 

include best team t-shirts, best 

dressed dog, best decorated stroller, and 

highest fundraising team. The Walk 

of Hope will recognize competition 

winners with special recognition at the 

event and awards. 

Early-bird registration is only $25 for 

adults and closes May 31st. Registration 

cost after June 1st is $35 for adults, $15 

for children ages 4-12, children 3 and under 

are free, and all cancer survivors are 

$15. All Walk participants will receive a 

free Walk t-shirt and participation medal 

as they cross the finish line. To register 

for the walk, visit michellesplace.org. 

The event is generously sponsored 

by the City of Temecula, Abbott, 

Mythos Technology, San Diego County 

Credit Union, Leslie A. Doherty & 

Company, Valley News, Valley Business 

Journal, Neighbors Newspaper, 

and Vail Headquarters. Sponsorship 

opportunities are available. For more 

information or to become a sponsor 

call (951) 699-5455 or email events@ 

michellesplace.org. 

Michelle’s Place is a full-service breast 

cancer resource center providing free 

programs and services to individuals 

and families impacted by breast cancer. 

Participation in the Walk of Hope 

benefits these free services, including 

temporary financial assistance, support 

groups, wigs, bras, prosthesis, yoga, 

reiki, mediation, and so much more. 

To learn more about Michelle’s Place 

visit michellesplace.org or call (951) 

699-5455 to arrange a visit. 

Michelle’s Place Introduces Qigong Energy 

Healing Service 

Michelle’s 

Place Breast 

Cancer Resource 

Center is thrilled to 

introduce Qigong 

energy healing services 

from Jan Tucker, a level 5 Qigong practitioner, 

to promote health and wellness 

to clients dealing with cancer treatment. 

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) 

and translated as working with your vital 

energy, is a 5,000-year-old Chinese energy 

healing methodology. Three main 

Qigong practices are movement practice, 

which looks similar to Tai Chi; individual 

healing sessions; and Qigong techniques, 

used to activate the body’s energy points. 

Tucker studies Qigong with International 

Qigong Master Chunyi Lin, founder of 

Spring Forest Qigong. She began her 

studies to strengthen her immune system 

and prevent recurring bouts of bronchitis, 

allergies, eczema, and digestive issues. 

Recognizing the power and holistic health 

benefits of Qigong, she now offers these 

benefits to others. 

“We are so 

excited to have 

Jan offer Qigong 

in the Center,” 

said Melissa Rada, 

program manager for Michelle’s 

Place. “This is a huge benefit to 

our clients and will be instrumental in their 

healing process.” 

Qigong offers benefits that enable 

healing of the body, mind and emotions. 

Along with all other services offered at 

Michelle’s Place, Qigong is provided free 

by appointment only. 

Michelle’s Place is a full-service 

breast cancer resource center providing 

free education, programs and resources 

to individuals and their families fighting 

breast cancer. If you, or anyone you 

know, have been diagnosed with breast 

cancer, please contact Michelle’s Place. 

For more information visit www.michellesplace.org 

or call (951) 699-5455. 

Michelle’s Place is a 501c3 non-profit 

organization. 

Rancho Springs MeDIcal Center RECEIVES AWARD 


The International Board of Lactation 

Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and 

International Lactation Consultant Association® 

(ILCA®) have recognized 

Rancho Springs Medical Center for the 

second consecutive time for excellence 

in lactation care. 

Rancho Springs Medical Center has 

received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition 

for staffing professionals who 

hold the prestigious International Board 

Certified Lactation Consultant® certification 

(IBCLC®) and providing a lactation 

program for breastfeeding families. 

In addition, the facility demonstrated 

that is has recently completed activities 

that help protect, promote, and support 

breastfeeding. 

Kristen Johnson, Chief Nursing 

Officer at Southwest Healthcare System 

stated, “Our focus is always centered on 

the high quality of care and an excellent 

patient experience. This attention 

to the needs of our moms and babies, 

ensures we exceed their expectations. 

Our lactation program is top-notch and 

our complete couplet care model ensures 

mom and baby are never separated, which 

supports and enhances breastfeeding 

throughout their stay.” 

According to Decalie Brown, President 

of ILCA, “This recognition highlights 

the efforts being made by maternity 

facilities all across the world 

to help mothers get off to a good start 

with breastfeeding, and to support them 

in reaching their goals. IBCLC is the 

leading internationally recognized lactation 

certification in the world, and 

IBCLC certificants are highly skilled in 

helping mothers with the questions and 

concerns that can arise. They are also an 

important part of the overall maternal 

and child health team by assuring that 

evidence-based policies and practices are 

in place that help mothers succeed with 

breastfeeding.” 

Andreja Tekauc Golob, Chair of 

IBLCE states, “IBCLC Care Award 

recipients should be applauded for their 

efforts to improve maternal and child 

health by promoting and providing expert 

lactation care within their community. By 

hiring IBLCE certificants, they ensure 

that their patients are receiving lactation 

care from healthcare professionals that 

are educated and trained to deal with the 

most challenging situations.” 

International Board Certified Lactation 

Consultants focus on preventive 

care, so they are available during pregnancy 

to assess the mother and provide 

information on how to successfully 

initiate breastfeeding. They continue 

that assistance after the baby is born 

by helping mothers overcome breastfeeding 

challenges, providing accurate 

information, and continuing to support 

them as their baby grows. They assist 

mothers returning to work or school, help 

mothers in more unusual situations such 

as breastfeeding more than one baby or 

nursing a sick or premature infant, and 

help train nursing staff to manage basic 

breastfeeding care. 

As allied health care professionals 

with the leading internationally recognized 

certification for professional 

lactation services, IBCLC professionals 

work in hospitals and birthing centers, 

clinics, public health agencies, private 

practice, community settings, government 

agencies, and in research. There 

are currently more than 28,100 IBCLCs 

in 102 countries worldwide that are 

certified by the International Board of 

Lactation Consultant Examiners® (www. 

iblce.org), a program independently 

accredited by the National Commission 

for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA 

accreditation represents a mark of quality 

for certification programs. 

Brown says that “Breastfeeding rates 

are on the rise today and with that dramatic 

increase, the need for trained professionals 

who can help also increases. 

Breastfeeding is natural and often works 

quite well without intervention. But there 

can be complications or risk factors and 

mothers need extra support. An IBCLC is 

the trained expert with clinical skill who 

works with the entire health care team 

so that a mother’s breastfeeding goals 

can be met.” 

Rancho Springs Medical Center - This 

hospital campus of Southwest Healthcare 

System features the largest Women’s 

Center (Awarded the Blue Distinction 

for Outstanding Maternity Care) in the 

region which includes Rady Children’s 

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which is 

the highest rated NICU in the region 

(Rady San Diego: Ranked 5th in the 

nation for neonatal care by US News 

and World Report 2017), the only hospital 

in the region with OB/GYN on-site 

physicians 24 hours a day/7 days a 

week, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, 

and the da Vinci © Robotic Surgical 

System performing the region’s first 

virtually no-scar single site procedures. 

www.ranchospringsmedcenter.com


Stroke Signs and Symptoms 



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If you notice these signs of stroke, 

here’s what you need to do and why you 

need to act quickly. When someone has 

a stroke, recovery can be greatly impacted 

by how quickly medical treatment is 

received. That’s why it’s important to 

know what the symptoms of a stroke 

looks like so you can better determine 

when someone needs help. 

How can you tell if someone is having 

a stroke? Remember the word FAST! 

This acronym helps you identify the 

warning signs of stroke: 

• Facial drooping: Ask the person to 

smile. Is one side of the face drooping 

or hard to move? 

• Arm weakness: Ask the person to raise 

both arms. Does one arm drift down? 

• Speech difficulties: Ask the person to 

repeat a simple phrase. Do you notice 

slurred speech or trouble forming 

words? 

• Time: Time lost is brain lost. If you 

notice any of the above symptoms, call 

911 right away. 

Other symptoms of stroke include 

double or blurred vision, a sudden severe 

headache with no known cause, sudden 

numbness on one side of the body, trouble 

walking, dizziness, loss of balance or 

coordination, and arm or leg weakness. 

If something seems “off” with someone 

and you suspect it’s due to a stroke, 

call 911 immediately. The sooner a person 

having a stroke gets to a hospital, the 

better the odds of recovery. The single 

most important factor in the successful 

treatment of stroke is getting treatment 

as quickly as possible. 

Temecula Valley Hospital is expanding 

stroke services. The new expansion 

opening this summer will include a neuro-interventional 

operating room. This 

will support TVH’s efforts to be the only 

hospital in the region to provide advanced 

multidisciplinary stroke services. This 

new capability will allow residents to 

receive advanced neuroscience care at 

TVH and avoid emergency air transport 

out of the area to a tertiary medical center. 

For more information, please visit: 

https://www.temeculavalleyhospital. 

com/services/stroke-services 

If you suspect a stroke, always 

call 911! Remember, it’s important 

to act FAST! 

About Temecula Valley Hospital - Temecula 

Valley Hospital brings advanced 

technology, innovative programs, patient 

centered and family sensitive care to area 

residents. The hospital features 140 

private patient rooms; emergency care 

featuring ER Reserve; advanced cardiac 

and stroke care; orthopedics; and 

general and surgical specialties. TVH is 

nationally recognized for Patient Safety 

by The Leapfrog Group, with a ‘2017 Top 

Hospital Award’ and 4 consecutive “A” 

Grades for Patient Safety in Spring 2018, 

Fall 2017, Spring 2017 and Fall 2016. 

The hospital also recently received a 4 

Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating 

and the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top 

Workplaces 2017. 

For more information, visit 

www.temeculavalleyhospital.com 

“ 

The sooner a 

person having a 

stroke gets to a 

hospital, the better 

the odds of 

recovery




The American Dream (In Flames?) 

REAL ESTATE 

by by 

Gene Steve Wunderlich Fillingim 

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary 

of the Fair Housing Act, it’s interesting 

that ‘The American Dream (In 

Flames)’ was the title of a presentation 

to Directors of the California Association 

of Realtors® delivered by CAR 

CEO Joel Singer last week during our 

Legislative meetings in Sacramento. 

That was during a week that saw additional 

reports concluding “The dream of 

homeownership continues to fade away 

for the average prospective buyer” from 

Frank Martell, President and CEO of 

CoreLogic. Or the recent study out from 

the National Association of Realtors® 

citing “Housing affordability is down 

from a year ago and fewer households 

can afford the active inventory of homes 

currently available for sale”. 

Against this backdrop of declining 

affordability, consider these other 

recent headlines. “California to make 

homebuilding $25,000 to $30,000 more 

expensive with new solar mandate” 

based on a current proposal from the 

California Energy Commission. Or 

how about “Rent-control initiative 

could obliterate state housing markets” 

regarding a ballot initiative to repeal the 

Costa-Hawking Act that will be placed 

on our November ballot. 

In spite of the lip service rendered by 

our Sacramento legislators to the worsening 

housing crisis in the state, the only 

proposals that seem to make it through the 

labyrinth of our legislative and regulatory 

processes only serve to exacerbate the 

problems. Recent bills that would have 

ever-so-slightly reduced the CEQA stranglehold 

on development like AB 3027 

(Chavez), or AB 2856 (Melendez) have 

failed in committee. And while AB 1506 

(Bloom), the legislative attempt to repeal 

the Costa Hawkins Act failed, a more 

pungent version has apparently qualified 

for the November ballot. 

Among the few bright spots on the 

housing horizon, AB 1758 (Steinorth), 

establishing a tax-free savings account for 

1st time homebuyers, failed. But Assembly 

member Steinorth brought a Democratic 

lead author on-board so there’s a better 

chance of this bill making it through in 

AB 1979 (Bonta/Steinorth). And AB 3001 

(Bonta), a measure seeking to make California 

homes and businesses all-electric 

starting in 2020, has also perished for this 

session. Good for now – but it will be back. 

On to what matters most – how are 

we doing in Southwest California? In a 

word – FINE!! 

Sales across much of the region saw 

an uptick over March with a 3% increase 

m-o-m (926 / 955). Murrieta led the pace 

with a 16% increase to 207 SFR sales. 

Double digit increases were also posted in 

Menifee and Lake Elsinore. The market is 

still off last year’s pace, but pending sales 

are up 5% going into May, and June and 

July are historically our hottest months – 

for housing as well as temperature. 

We’re also going into that period with 

increased inventory. Inventory is up 12% 

from March (1,753 / 1,992) and up 18% 

over last April (1,629). Last time we had 

that many choices was October 2016. 

Temecula and Murrieta continue to have 

reduced effective inventory in that, while 

they enjoyed 5 and 6 sales respectively 

of $1 million + homes last month, they 

show 71 and 83 homes listed in that price 

range. By the math that means 20% of 

that active inventory is reserved for just 

3% of the buyer pool. While the regional 

median inventory rose to 2.3 months in 

April, homes in that $million+ price range 

represent a 14-month supply. 

By one measure, regional prices 

advanced by 2% over March ($370,277 

/ $376,833), and the region showed a 9% 

increase over March 2017. ($342,600). 

However, Canyon Lake benefitted from 

a plethora of higher end sales and posted 

a 21% m-o-m increase ($410,000 / 

$517,000). That had an outsize impact 

on the remaining regional median 

which, at $359,950, actually shows a 

3% drop from March levels. It’s still 

a healthy 5% increase over last April, 

and that’s not bad. Temecula’s median 

declined 6% last month ($487,500 

/ $460,000), Murrieta held even at 

$430,000, and most other cities experience 

slight decreases or managed to just 

hold even. Don’t read too much into that 

for a single month’s results. 

In spite of rising interest rates, increased 

fuel costs, and paranoia about 

the Trump tax plan, our local housing 

market appears to be on a sustainable 

incline right now. But the legislature is 

still in session!! 

SUPPLY = SOLUTION. 

Gene Wunderlich is the Government Affairs 

Director for Southwest Riverside 

County Association of Realtors. If you 

have questions on the market, please 

contact me at GAD@srcar.org or to 

keep up with the latest legislative and 

real estate trends go to http://gadblog. 

srcar.org/.


Rose Again Foundation Celebrates 

Five-Year Anniversary 



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The Rose Again Foundation (RAF) 

is celebrating five years of providing 

programs and services to foster children 

and emancipated foster young adults 

in Temecula and Murrieta with a family-friendly 

evening. The celebration will 

take place on Saturday, June 16th from 

5:00-8:00 p.m. at Rancho Community 

Church. 

Tickets and sponsorships include 

dinner from La Cocina de Reyes Mexican 

Cuisine and live entertainment from 

“The Voice” performer Xenia as well as 

local soul band, Dulaney & Co. 

“We are so excited to be able to 

celebrate five years of providing valuable 

programs that help ‘our children’ 

heal and feel the love that they so much 

deserve,” shares Rhonda Reinke, Rose 

Again Foundation CEO. “When you 

purchase a ticket, you are not only 

receiving dinner and a family-friendly 

event, you are becoming a part of our 

cause. We have a mission to support, 

encourage and give to each one of the 

precious children that we serve.” 

In addition to fine Mexican cuisine 

and entertainment, attendees will be able 

to bid on silent auction items and have 

fun all to support the RAF. For more 

information on the event or to purchase 

tickets visit www.RoseAgainFoundation.org. 

Those who want to contribute 

to the RAF but cannot attend the event 

can “sponsor” a ticket for a foster child, 

or entire foster/adopt family through the 

link. Rose Again Foundation would like 

to thank La Pointe Wealth Management, 

Ron Castro of La Cocina de Reyes and 

Riverside County Supervisor Chuck 

Washington. 

First-time homebuyers face several 

challenges, not the least of which 

is coming up with the money for 

a down payment. If you only have 

$10,000 to put down, that limits your 

options. I’m Scott Chappell, and I’ve 

been working with buyers and sellers 

for more than four decades. With the 

median price of a home in Temecula 

approaching $450,000 and Murrieta at 

almost $425,000 it’s nearly impossible 

to come up with a big enough down 

payment on ad suitable home. Let my 

offer you my 5% solution. 

With my experience and connections 

with lenders, I can put you 

in more home than you may have 

imagined. Call me and let’s discuss 

your possibilities. I’ll guide you step 

by step through the process of buying 

your first home. My team and I look 

forward to helping you get the home 

of your dreams. 

The 5% Solution 

Whether you choose to live in 

Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar or anywhere 

else in the amazing Temecula 

valley, I can help you. Call me at (951) 

313-4350 or email me at scottlouischappell@gmail.com. 

Helping buyers 

and sellers for over 40 years, we’re 

Liberty Real Estate Services. 

City of Temecula Jobs 


Mayor Matt Rahn commented “I’m 

pleased to see Temecula continues to 

attract reputable companies and developers; 

we embrace new businesses coming 

into the community.” Rahn added, “The 

City continues to strive to enhance job 

opportunities and create an ecosystem 

that strengthens our local economy.” 

EDD also reports a total increase 

of 16% in employment rates since first 

quarter 2014 in Southwest Riverside 

County – accounting for over 11,900 

additional jobs in the region. “We continue 

to work toward building a community 

that can live, work and play here in 

town by focusing our efforts on business 

attraction, retention and creating jobs,” 

says Kisa Puckett, Office of Economic 

Development. 

With several upcoming hotels, 

restaurants and retail being sought after, 

the addition of a state-of-the-art Mt. San 

Jacinto College campus, and a focus on 

capitalizing on growing industries, the 

City of Temecula foresees continuous 

growth as more job opportunities become 

available and new developments 

materialize. 

“ I’m pleased to see 

Temecula continues 

to attract 

reputable companies 

and developers; 

we embrace new 

businesses coming 

into the community. 

~Mayor Matt Rahn 

PROTECT YOUR PHONE 


Keeping the operating system updated 

ensures the latest security fixes 

are installed. 

For security purposes manufacturers 

typically do not document the vulnerabilities 

that have been addressed. Consider 

purchasing and implementing software 

that tracks your phone’s location in case 

of loss. Some have the ability to remotely 

wipe the disk if it has fallen into malicious 

hands. Understand what is running 

on your phone by reviewing the installed 

apps. Many times a download of one app 

will trigger the installation of a second 

that is of no interest to you. While they 

may be innocent applications just trying 

to capture your time there is also the 

possibility that they may be there for 

other purposes. If unsure, do an Internet 

search of the app name before using. Go 

through and organize your phone using 

groups to combine like apps. Deleting 

unused apps can be like cleaning out 

your closest which not only removes 

clutter but makes it easier to find what 

you really need. Take advantage of 

backup solutions. Most providers use 

the cloud but if necessary find a method 

with which you are most comfortable. 

Finally, once everything on the phone 

has been secured don’t overlook the 

physical device. Purchase a case that will 

protect it from the harshest environment 

to which it might be exposed. This can 

range from water proofing to simply 

protecting from drops. You may have 

paid a few hundred to a thousand dollars 

for the phone so don’t try and get by with 

a cheap case. And remember that your 

personal data is worth much more. 

Ted Saul is a business coach and writer 

that assist with Business Plans and 

Project Management. He holds a master 

certificate in project management and 

has earned his MBA from Regis University. 

Ted can be reached on LinkedIn, 

TedS787 on Twitter or emailing Ted@ 

tsaul.com.







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JUNE/JULY CONCERTS 

Saturday, June 2 - 7pm 

BRIAN CULBERTSON 

“COLORS OF LOVE TOUR” 

$95 General Admission, $170 Gourmet Supper Package (sold out) 


Acoustic Alchemy 

Keiko Matsui 

$75 General Admission, $150 Gourmet Supper Package 

Sunday, June 10 - 4pm 

LEE RITENOUR & DAVE GRUSIN 

NATHAN EAST 


Saturday, July 14 - 7pm 

Chris Isaak 



Average White Band 

The Family Stone 


Sunday, July 16 - 6pm 

Michael McDonalD 

$95 General Admission, $170 Gourmet Supper Package SOLD OUT 

www.jazzconcerts.com 

www.thorntonwine.com 

(951) 699-0099




Summer Solstice Celebration at the 

‘Night of The Luminaries’ Event 

The City of Temecula Community 

Services Department and the Temecula 

Valley Rose Society invite you to join as 

we celebrate the beginning of summer 

with the Night of The Luminaries annual 

free event on Saturday, June 23rd, 6:30 

pm to 9:30 pm at the Rose Haven Heritage 

Garden (30592 Jedediah Smith Road). 

Everyone is invited to stroll leisurely 

through the fragrant gardens while experiencing 

beautiful live music by vocalist 

Lindsey Carrier. Children can decorate 

their own luminary (and themselves) 

with face painting by a talented face-paint 

artist. Cool down on this warm summer 

evening with free refreshments, including 

delicious shaved ice from Hokulia (while 

supplies last). New this year, Kristi Cox 

of the Yoga Alliance will lead a complimentary 

yoga session. Guests who wish 

to participate are encouraged to bring 

their own yoga mat. Namaste! 

The Temecula Valley Rose Society 

works tirelessly all year to maintain the 

grounds and make the gardens available 

for everyone to enjoy. Visitors will enjoy 

the gentle aroma of the many rose varieties 

and plantings wafting through the 

warm summer air at this magical event 

and be entranced as the garden glows with 

hundreds of luminaries. 

Rose Haven Heritage Garden is 

located at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, 

Temecula, CA 92592. Free shuttle to and 

from the event is available at the corner 

of Ynez and Santiago Roads. 

Please Note: THERE IS NO PARK- 

ING AT THE EVENT SITE. 

For more information about this event 

or about the City of Temecula’s Arts & 

Culture programming, please call (951) 

694-6417.




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Ken Rice 

A Famous Local Musician 

Ken has been repairing donated instruments for about ten years 

now, which he in turn gives to the schools so they can be placed 

in the hands of students who couldn’t otherwise afford them. 

by Tom Plant 

Temecula’s ‘Little House of 

Horns’ will celebrate twenty years 

in business this October. That’s quite 

an accomplishment for any business. 

At the helm is Ken Rice. A musician 

since age 14, he moved from Kansas 

to California and put in a ten-year 

apprenticeship at Hollywood’s famed 

“The Horn Connection.” 

I caught up with Ken at his iconic 

shop and we talked about what’s going 

on at his shop since we last visited. 

He’s added guitar, piano and voice 

lessons and says, “That’s pretty cool.” 

Three other teachers work with him 

instructing guitar, trumpet, trombone 

and piano and another instrument 

repairman besides him. Ken teaches 

flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bass 

clarinet and voice. 

He offers “Little Band” classes 

every third Wednesday and anybody 

who plays an instrument is welcome 

to join in free of charge. He’s actively 

looking for venues where the “Little 

Band” can perform. He’s noticed 

lately that many more professional 

musicians are coming in, so he’s gearing 

the business more towards them. 

As if the shop didn’t keep him 

busy enough, he’s performing 19 to 

20 gigs a month, and he’s looking at 

potential bookings in France and Italy. 

Kenny played Europe in the 70s and 

says, “I would love to go back.” Last 

April he was inducted into the South 

Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 

with the “Fabulous Flippers.” They 

spent seven days rehearsing and performed 

a 45-minute set. 

With a nine-piece horn section 

and a full rhythm section they played 

a special tune for Buddy Miles who 

was inducted alongside the “Flippers.” 

They did an autograph session from 

three to seven. “I thought nobody 

would show up.” Instead he wound 

up signing hundreds of autographs. “It 

totally freaked me out.” They hope to 

perform a couple of shows next year. 

Ken has been repairing donated 

instruments for about ten years now, 

which he in turn gives to the schools 

so the y can be placed in the hands 

of students who couldn’t otherwise 

afford them. He welcomes donations 

of both instruments and cash to purchase 

them. 

Ken’s wife Lenore offered a cute 

aside. “When he asked me to marry 

him, after three days I told him under 

one condition. If you give up music, 

I will divorce you.” 

“I think everything’s going good. 

We have good students, good rental 

people and pretty nice sales. I can’t 

complain. I’m still here. I’ll take it.” 

Hours have changed at the shop, and 

he asks that people call him to schedule 

an appointment at (951) 694-5554. 

Temecula’s Little Shop of Horns is 

located at 27780 Jefferson Avenue. 

Visit kenricemusic.com.

June 2018

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