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table of CONTENTS Photographer RK Green with our
featured Womewn on the Move.

December 2010/
January 2011

page
43
the CURE women on the MOVE
6 | Dying for a Good Night’s Sleep 43 | Women Who Make a Difference

wine & DINE day TRIPPER

14 | Restaurant Review - Simply Sharon’s Soul Food 12 | Hemet is Heaven: Adventure Awaits
16 | Ellen’s Chef Roberto’s Ceviche Tostadas & Chipotle Sauce 24 | A Tour of San Diego Wineries
17 | 2010 Grape Harvest 60 | Happy Horse Back Riding
20 | Restaurant Review: Sorrel European Cuisine 66 | Celebrate the Season at The Mission Inn
22 | Two Artists Come Together for a Great Wine
26 | Easy Entertainment: Planning an Elegant Holiday Party
dr. LOVE
64 | Personal Leadership Skills and Success
going GREEN
32 | Green Ways to Save on Your Home
mr. FIX-IT
67 | Furniture Fix Ups
wild SIDE
34 | An Up In the Air Adventure
taking care of BUSINESS
68 | AppleOne Contributes to the Local Economy
helping HANDS
38 | Living the Giving
40 | Murrieta Ranch Celebrates 20 Years retro REWIND
62 | California Family Life Makes Holiday Wishes Come True 72 | Richard Blade and the Story of Bands Reuniting
62 | Local Organization Brings Traditional Support for
Families Struggling with Alcoholism legal EASE
70 | Olivewood Groundbreaking in Murrieta 74 | Government Contracts and Women Owned Businesses

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“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
the CURE
Dying For A
Good Night’s Sleep
T
he basic tenets of Integrative Medicine include a whole
foods diet, pure water, fresh air, exercise, sunlight and
adequate rest. Yet despite one’s best efforts to maintain a
healthy lifestyle, consistently good sleep remains elusive for many
people who suffer with insomnia. Insomnia is a disruption of our
sleep/wake cycle and can be chronic, intermittent or transient.
Some people have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Others simply do not feel rested upon waking or wake too early.
Transient insomnia only occurs for a short duration and is usually
related to mental/emotional stressors. It may last for a few days to
a week before returning to a normal sleep pattern. Intermittent
insomnia occurs on and off, but occurs frequently enough to be
a concern since sleep patterns are noticeably interrupted and the
effects of sleep deprivation can be felt throughout the day. Chronic
insomnia is defined by interrupted sleep on most nights lasting
longer than one month.
At Stillpoint Center for Integrative Medicine in Temecula, we
always ask my patients about the quality and duration of their
sleep. Adequate rest and deep sleep play a crucial role in our health
and longevity. We know for a fact that shift workers do not live as
long as those who work during the day. Melatonin is highest at
night and contributes to the body’s ability to repair and heal itself
during sleep. Sleep is vitally important, not only to feel rested the
next day, but also to increase the quality and years of our lives.
Melatonin is the hormone most associated with sleep. It is secreted
by the pineal gland located in the center of the brain. The pineal
gland receives input from the environment through the eyes. As
the day dims, melatonin output increases and induces a desire for
sleep. When the sun rises, melatonin production goes down and
cortisol increases.
In addition to inducing sleep, melatonin is also one of our brain’s
most potent antioxidants. Unlike many antioxidants, melatonin
can permeate all cells and provides protection to the nucleus of the
cell which is the central structure that contains our DNA. When
the nucleus of the cell is protected from free radical damage, it
maintains the ability to repair itself. If the nucleus of a cell becomes
damaged, it can either die or mutate to form a cancer cell. Studies
have shown that cancer patients typically have very low levels of
melatonin.
So how do we enhance our own melatonin secretion so that we can
ease into a state of peaceful slumber? Here are a few suggestions:
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1) when the sun goes down, turn the lights down in your home to
bring a sense of calm; 2) no computer work late into the evening;
3) eat a small snack containing some carbohydrates one hour
before bed - this increases serotonin levels which in turn increases
melatonin; 4) remove all ambient light from your bedroom;
5) spend time outdoors in the daylight hours to create a sharp
contrast between day and night. If enhancing your own melatonin
does not work, you can supplement with melatonin in a variety of
different forms. For those who have difficulty falling asleep, taking
1-3 mg of melatonin one hour before bed may do the trick. For
those who have difficulty staying asleep, a prolonged release form
of melatonin may be more effective. Time release often comes in
1-3 mg tablets as well. Melatonin comes in sublingual, chewable
and tablet form. Sublingual and chewable forms may have better
absorption.
It is also important to assess adrenal function by looking at the
cortisol rhythm throughout the day. This is easily done through
a salivary test assessing cortisol and DHEA. Adrenal fatigue can
contribute to insomnia through a disruption in the cortisol rhythm.
Cortisol is highest in the morning and decreases as the day goes on.
If cortisol is high during the night, it will be difficult to maintain
a good night’s sleep since this is the hormone that prepares us
for action. Conditions that can raise cortisol during the night are
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), chronic pain, stress and infections.
Supporting the adrenals through the use of pregnenolone, DHEA,
licorice root, pantothenic acid (B5) and other B vitamins, vitamin
C, glandulars and ginseng can help to bring the adrenals back into
balance. There are many adrenal support products that contain a
combination of the above listed items.
It is crucial to maintain a healthy diet rich in a variety of fruits and
veggies, quality protein and fat, nuts, seeds and high fiber carbs.
Eating a lighter meal in the evening followed by a small snack one
hour before bed is optimal. Creating a nighttime ritual of taking
a soothing bath with Epsom salts, meditation and/or reading can
help one transition between day and night allowing the body to
disengage from the events of the day. Products containing valerian,
passionflower, kava kava, GABA and L-theanine can also induce
relaxation. If you’re dying for a good night’s sleep, trying some of
these suggestions may do the trick.
Kurt N. Woeller, D.O. is Medical Director for Stillpoint Center for Integrative
Medicine (www.MyStillPoint.com) in Temecula, CA. Along with his partner Tracy
Tranchitella, N.D. they provide a variety of complementary and integrative medical
options. If you would like more information about Dr. Woeller and Stillpoint Center,
please call 951-461-4800 or info@mystillpoint.com
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THE OPRAH ENIGMA...A WEIGHTY QUESTION
W
hen one thinks of Oprah, her celebrity status,
immense popularity, enormous wealth,
empowerment and philanthropy, few would argue
that she is in a class by herself. However, when one thinks of
Oprah, and her struggles with weight; her yo-yo dieting, short
term successes, long term failures, feelings of frustration,
self loathing and blame...she is in a class of 130 million other
overweight/obese Americans who have tried and failed to
maintain weight-loss over and over and over again.
But let’s not forget that Oprah has a triumvirate of highly
specialized, renowned, “health care” providers that surround
her. There is Mehmet Oz, a brilliant physician and everyones’
Marcus Welby; Bob Green, fitness guru to the stars, and
Michael Beckwith,
her spiritual advisor
(almost forgot, a
personal chef).
So, If Oprah, with
the help, support,
and guidance of
these extraordinary
people is unable
to take weight off
and keep it off...one
might rationally
ask, “what hope Dr. Robert Skversky meeting with his patients, Marcy W. effect on quality
does anyone else who lost a total of 96.5 pounds, Brent W. who lost a total of of life issues.
have?” 62 pounds, and Beth S. who lost a total of 38 pounds, to date. Someone who has
At first glance...not much, zero, nada! But wait a second. To this effectively and safely use combination pharmacotherapy as an
physician there seems to be a major disconnect. Thus allow me
to weigh-in. (pun intended)
Why is it that over the past 18 years there have been thousands
of our patients at Weight No More Medical Associates who have
been successful at long term weight-loss and maintenance? Is it
possible that physicians like myself, who specialize in medical
weight-loss, i.e.: Bariatric physicians, who see patients day after but for a lifetime of success, go see a weight-loss specialist; a
day, month after month, year after year, know something that
Oprah’s gurus do not? The answer, I believe, is yes!
When Bob Green stated on Larry King (Jan 7, 2009), that
losing weight is not “rocket science”; one simply has to eat in
moderation and exercise more; he is doing a great disservice
to the millions of overweight Americans who do exactly that
and find it doesn’t work. Bob doesn’t understand that diet
and exercise by themselves fail miserably for most, for sound
physiological reasons. When you eat less, metabolism slows,
fat oxidation and muscle expenditure decrease, with resultant
eventual weight regain, frustration and failure. And when Bob
by Robert Skversky , M.D.
tells Larry that “weight is a symptom of something else that
needs to change in your life”; suggesting that until one begins
to make better choices, become more disciplined, maybe more
religious; in other words “get their act together,” they have little
hope for weight-loss success. Once again, a great disservice to
the millions of overweight/obese who make correct choices,
are disciplined, exhibit self esteem and “have their act together”
in spite of their weight issues. Which reminds me, maybe
someone should inform the Dalai Lama...because he’s about
25 pounds overweight; and maybe he’s on the wrong spiritual
path!!!
Yes, I believe Oprah and millions like her would do well to
see a physician who treats obesity as a chronic, metabolic,
progressive, and
genetic disease
on a long term
basis for control,
not cure. Who
understands and
empathizes with
the psychological,
prejudicial, and
discriminator y
aspects that can
have a profound
the expertise to
integral component in addition to diet and exercise protocols
for long term success. Someone who knows based on clinical
studies that a lot of money is squandered on worthless B12 and
HCG injections and dietary supplements touted for weight-
loss that serve only to “slim your wallet, not your waist”
If you are serious about losing weight, not just a quick fix,
Bariatric physician. And while you’re at it, e-mail Oprah to do
the same!
Thank you for listening.
Robert Skversky, M.D. has devoted the past 18 years of his professional career to the
medical treatment of the overweight patient. He has been featured in the WSJ and
interviewed on CBS, NBC, ABC, E! and Wellness Hour discussing his treatment
protocols for long term weight-loss. Please visit www.weightnomore.com to learn more.
Come visit Dr. Skversky’s new office at:
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Soboba Springs
The Country Club at Soboba Springs offers 32,000 sq.ft. of
space for casual dining, banquet facilities, outdoor weddings
and much more. Featured in the fall of 2009 is the Soboba Golf
Classic offering $1,000,000 dollars in prize money.
Hemet Museum: A Local History Museum
Hemet Museum, operated entirely by volunteers, presents
a panorama of local history in the freight house of Hemet’s
Historic Santa Fe Depot.
Fingerprints Youth Museum
The Fingerprints Youth Museum is an interactive children’s
museum. With over 20 interactive exhibits, the Fingerprints
Youth Museum presents a rare opportunity for children to have
fun and learn at the same time.
Ramona Outdoor Play: The Official California Outdoor Play
America’s oldest outdoor drama--has been presented since 1923
by the people of Hemet and San Jacinto. Set in the California
of the 1850s, the show features a cast of more than 400 actors,
singers, dancers and horsemen performing in a unique hillside
amphitheatre.
Diamond Valley Lake
As part of its recreational planning, Metropolitan proposes to
set aside more than 2,000 acres for parks at the reservoir’s east
and west ends. These areas will include hiking trails, camping
and picnic areas.
Diamond Valley Country Club
The premeire golf club in Hemet, this is the go to place for the
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The Western Science Center
A museum research and education center for the new
millennium in Southern California.
The Ramona Bowl
The natural landscape of the Ramona Bowl remains almost as it
was during that first performance, April 13, 1923. The romance
and the tragedy of Ramona & Alessandro transfixes the crowd
as they watch it unfold, offering a glimpse, though fictional, of
the history of Southern California.
Simpson Park
A 483-acre wilderness park located in the Santa Rosa Hills
south of the city. The park offers picnic facilities, restrooms,
hiking trails and spectacular views of the San Jacinto Valley.
http://www.mountainbikebill.com/SimpsonPark.htm
Farmers Corner
On the border of Hemet and San Jacinto, this is the second
largest wooden mall west of the Mississippi. The mall produces
annual holiday events, and features stores, restaurants, and
houses the Victorian Bridal Museum, featuring a permanent
collection of antique bridal gowns and accessories from the
Victorian era.
Estudillo House
This famous and old mansion is owned by the city and serves
as a cultural, recreational and historic point.
The Esplanade Arts Center
The jewel of the valley and showcases top productions like
A Streetcar Named Desire. - http://www.thedvac.org/esplanade/
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CHEF ROBERTO’S
HEARTS OF PALM CEVICHE TOSTADAS
1........................................................14.8 oz Jar of Hearts of Palm
2 limes.................................................................................... Juiced
2 tsp ....................................................................... Ground Cumin
¾ Cup . ............................................ very small diced Red Onion
1 Garlic Clove ................................................. minced & crushed
5 each. Firm Roma Tomatoes (Hearts removed & Diced Small)
1/3 Cup ..............................................................Chopped cilantro
1 Firm Avocado ........................................................... Large Dice
1 pinch .................................................................. Salt and Pepper

CHIPOTLE SAUCE
1 (7 oz) can.................................Chipotle Chiles in adobo sauce
1 Cup ............................................................... Vegan Mayonnaise

10 round store bought tostadas or 10 fried corn tortillas

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catering
Drain and press dry the hearts of palm. Cut the hearts of palm
into thin rings. These rings may begin to crumble when tossed.
That’s fine.

Gently mix all the ingredients in a bowl and allow the mixture
to marinate for about 30 minutes in the fridge.

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of Ceviche over the top. Garnish with a few pickled jalapenos.

NOTE; these are perfect as an appetizer on a warm night or
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be served in a bowl accompanied by tortilla chips.
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 wine & DINE

2010 GRAPE HARVEST Once in wine barrels, red wine will then age for various periods
of time. At Monte De Oro, we barrel age our red wines for a

IS COMPLETE!
By Ken Zignorski
minimum of 20 months before the wine is bottled. During this
barrel aging time, the wine will be “racked” several times –
generally quarterly. Once a quarter, the barrels are emptied into
stainless steel tanks so the barrels can be cleaned of settlement
and the wine is put back in barrel for another three months
Temecula Valley’s 2010 Grape Harvest is finally complete! It was
before its next racking. In between quarterly rackings, the wine
a long, drawn out process this year given the cooler fall weather
barrels are “topped off ” – that is each month the wine team will
and rainstorms we had. But the last of the grapes have finally
open each bottle and make sure the barrel is 100% filled with
been picked.
wine. As the wine barrels are made of wood, some evaporation
can occur and we want to minimize the risk of oxygen mixing
Now that harvest is complete and the grapes are crushed, during
with the liquid and starting any wine oxidization before bottling.
December and January we will be moving to the barrel racking
and aging process for the Valley’s red wine production.
While red wine is barrel aging, white wines are completing their
fermentation and aging process in stainless steel, chilled tanks.
The first step is to “press” the wine. The crushed red wine, with
White wines will complete their fermentation and be ready for
the skins and must is loaded into a wine pressing machine. The
bottling in early spring for release by summer.
free juice runs off and the must and skins are gently pressed
to extract the final wine colors and flavors. The resulting wine
Happy Holidays!
must and skins (called pomace) are then discarded and generally
plowed back into the vineyard fields. The resulting wine juice is
allowed to settle in clean wine tanks for a little time. “Racking” Ken Zignorski is the Managing Partner and General Manager of Monte
is the process of transferring wine from the fermentation tanks De Or Winery, one of Temecula Valley’s newest winery. Ken has had an
to the wine barrels. The “first” racking takes place once the wine avid interest in wine for the last 20 years. Learn more about wine and the
is in a very still state so most of the yeast cells and fine sediment winemaking process at www.montedeoro.com.
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sediment or yeast and siphoned to their respective wine barrels
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an Espresso or Italian Soda Bar?

I had the pleasure to meet Michelle Chavez and Judy Contreras,

the owners of Espresso Chauffeur, a few weeks ago at an Home cooking with a
event here in the valley. They had such a beautiful set-up and
served delicious drinks. The Italian Soda Bar was set-up as an Louisiana Flare!
alternative for us non-drinkers during the cocktail hour and I
was intrigued by the concept since I had never tried one before. RESTAURANT
The ladies created a mix of fruit flavored syrup, club soda with
a dash of cream and topped it off with Whipped Cream. I chose
CATERING
raspberry which was refreshing and not too sweet. In fact, I
liked it so much I went back two more times!

Later in the evening, Michelle and Judy manned the Espresso

Bar and served elegant coffee drinks made from scratch
including Lattes, Mochas and Cappuccinos. They served them
both hot and iced and even had my favorite Chai Tea Latte. The
gourmet coffee beans come from a seventh generation Italian
micro roaster in Seattle and the aroma alone was intoxicating.
The bar was definitely a hit!

WEDNESDAY 8PM TO 12PM

OPEN MIC JAM SESSION
When I asked Michelle how they came up with the idea for FRIDAY 7:30PM TO 12:00AM
the business, she explained that back in 2001 she needed an
espresso bar for a business event and couldn’t find anything in
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the area. After a lot of research she decided the demand was
there and went to Seattle to train as a barista. Judy joined the Now Open:
team and they have been going strong ever since. They can be Sunday - Thursday 7am - 8pm
spotted on the road towing their colorful trailer while traveling Friday - Saturday 7am - 12am
to events in the Inland Empire, San Diego and Orange Counties.
Check them out on their website at espressochaufeur.com
27464 Jefferson Avenue in Temecula
(951) 308-0016 • www.simplysharons.com
or call for more info and pricing (800)677-5520.

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restaurant REVIEW
Inspired
European Cuisine
in Temecula
A
By Judy Contreras
new addition to the restaurant scene in Temecula,
Sorrel is tucked in the Bel Villagio center by the
Promenade Mall. Making a statement with inspired
European style cuisine, Chef and Owner Adrian Halmagean
has put together a seasonally changing menu that focuses on
traditional, modern and creative styles of cooking from all
across Europe.
On a recent visit for dinner, we were impressed with the casual,
but at the same time, sophisticated look of the restaurant. Its
simplicity and clean lines were very inviting.
The friendly staff made us comfortable and introduced us to
the extensive line of micro-brews on tap and the hand selected
boutique wines.
My husband, Darrell, loves IPA beer and chose the Alesmith
IPA. Being the wine lover of the family, I chose the well balanced
Steltzner Claret from Napa Valley. Our Daughter, Nicki, joined
us for this outing and she chose a blueberry/Pomegranate tea
from the specialty tea menu. We found out from Adrian later
in the evening that he has partnered with the California Tea &
Coffee Brewery in Temecula to offer a wonderful selection of
unique teas. After we were served our drinks, we were treated
to an amuse-bouche of roasted eggplant over cucumber topped
with feta cheese and dressed with balsamic and olive oil. It was
a perfect taste to what was to come.
The menu had some heart warming selections for the cold
winter season. I was happy to see such a wide selection of
interesting dishes and we decided to start with the English
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Indian Butter Chicken with grilled flat bread. It came in a
tureen with chunks of tender chicken in a creamy red curry
sauce. It was slightly spicy with a rich finish. We all agreed
it was absolutely delicious! In fact I have since gone back for
lunch just to try it again!
Our entrees were no less remarkable when they arrived at
the table. Darrell had the Rustic Sausage served with roasted
potatoes and house made spicy mustard. It was served with a
wonderful version of Saurkraut to complement the well spiced
sausage and crispy brown potatoes. The tangy mustard had a
horseradish undertone and a sweet/spiciness that was perfectly
suited with the sausage. Nicki chose the classic English Fish
and Chips. It came in a big basket and had a generous portion
of golden fried fish with a crunchy batter. House made Tartar
Sauce was the ideal dipper and the French fried potatoes
a great side. I told our server to let the chef surprise me and
that’s just what he did. He chose the cassoulet that was a rich,
slow cooked white bean stew with slow roasted chicken and
pork sausage, veggies and herbs. It was true comfort food. A
wonderful melding of flavors with a home-style satisfaction.
As if that wasn’t enough we decided to try two of the desserts
on the menu. The first was a twist on the classic Crème Brulee.
Instead of the traditional vanilla, the chef decided to update it
by infusing raspberry and mint. It had a beautiful purple hue
and a delicate crunch to the burnt sugar top. It was decidedly
a winner! We also selected the crepes stuffed with sweet lemon
vanilla scented farmer’s cheese and served with warm sour
cherry reduction sauce. It was a luscious mix of creamy from
the warm cheese with the acidity of the cherry sauce. Again
another winner and since dessert is my favorite course, I was
happy with such satisfying treats. A great addition to the dessert
course was the full-bodied French press coffee that is available
in regular and decaffeinated varieties.
Adrian Halmagean has certainly put a lot of heart and soul
into his restaurant. With the well thought out and creatively
prepared menu, he has created a blissful addition to our
restaurant scene here in the valley. With everything priced
under $20, I hope you will stop by and have a satisfying meal
and be sure to say Hi to Adrian.
Sorrel Restaurant/Bistro
41377 Margarita Road, Suite F-108
Temecula, CA
Located in the Bel Villagio Center
on the Back side of the Promenade Mall
(951)296-3372 • www.sorrelbistro.com
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wine & DINE

The Making of a Great Wine

When you take two forces of nature and bring them together good things are bound to happen.
Bringing Napa Valley wine-maker Kristian Story together with Erik Turner of the rock band
Warrant is one of those magical collaborations with amazing results: Warrant Red, a delicious new
limited blend of Wine from Artistwine.com

Kristian Story is a Napa Valley, California winemaker, who employs ancient winemaking techniques
to create his hand-crafted, unfiltered and unrefined wines, fermented with French yeasts. Focused
on the limited production of red Bordeaux varietals and small lots of Chardonnay, Merlot and
Petite Sirah, Kristian believes the minimalist approach preserves and expresses the true varietal
character of Kristian Story Wines. Warrant is an American Rock band from Hollywood, California
that experienced success from 1989-today with five albums reaching international sales of over 10
million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten
Filthy Stinking Rich, and one of its singles, “Heaven,” reached #1 in Rolling Stone and #2 on
the Billboard Hot 100. The band continued its success in the 90’s with the 2x Platinum
album Cherry Pie and the gold album Dog Eat Dog. The band continues to tour and
record all around the U.S. today.

The goal of combining Wine and Rock is to reach people and music fans in a new and
different way. The Warrant Red has been a project with both Kristian Story and Erik
Turner together. The wine has brought on a different way to share their passion for
music and wine with both a new and old audience.

When asked about the wine, Eric Turner said that the wine is delicious and by drinking
it you will become smarter and better looking! “Seriously though,” he adds, “I am new to
the wine world and when I tested and mixed the wines with Kristian Story I was blown
away with what has now become Warrant Red.”
As with the strum of the electric guitar and the bang of a big bass drum within a rock
anthem melody, this sexy wine strokes balance and resonates with flavors of cherries,
raspberries and mocha. The notes finish with innuendo of espresso and tobacco. Great
acidity pairs it well with foods such as spaghetti, beef, and spicy dishes. Also pairs well
with classic rock, good times & great friends.

Buy Now at artistwine.com

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day TRIPPER
W i n e T i m e
Having an Diego
in Sa By Sandra Shra
der
W inemaking in San Diego has been around since the
Franciscan padres first planted their grape vines at the
Mission San Diego de Acala in the late 1700s.
Today, 200 years later, the art of the wine vine still flourishes
in the sunny terrain south of the Temecula Valley, and, with as
many as 50 wineries throughout San Diego and North County
San Diego, sampling any of the wines of those regions can be
within a day’s trip from Temecula and Murrieta.
Here are only a few of the closest wineries to the south of us, but
don’t let the limited space in this article stop you from exploring
the rest of San Diego’s wine country!
Fallbrook Winery
A short drive south on Interstate 5 and just over the county
border line is Fallbrook Winery, a winery that began in 1981 and
was primarily used for champagne production. By the 1990s,
the winery, currently totalling 36 acres, began producing red
and white varietals, including their award-winning 33°N BDX
(Bordeaux Blend) and 2007 California Cabernet Sauvignon
Reserve. The public is always invited to sample these and other
wines from Fallbrook Winery, say winery officials.
“Most of our wine is produced for commercial sales to
restaurants, hotels and clubs, but we do have a nice, cozy
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urtesy of
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ineyards
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winery for wine tasting,” says Ted Gourvitz, general manager at
Fallbrook Winery, “and we encourage people to take tours of our
vineyards and aging cellars. The winery might be a little hard to
find, so be sure to call for directions!”
Tours of Fallbrook Winery, located at 2554 Via Ranchos in
Fallbrook, are available by appointment. Call 760-728-0156 or
visit www.fallbrookwinery.com for directions or visiting hours
at the tasting room.
Cordiano Winery
In the hills of the San Pasqual Valley of Escondido is Cordiano
Winery, a family-owned and operated vineyard, winery and
restaurant. Known for its impressive Primo Amore wine (which
owner Gerardo Cordiano dedicated to his wife Rosa), and
spectacular views just a stone’s throw away from the San Diego
Wild Animal Park, as well as their much lauded food dishes
(including pizza cooked in an outdoor pizza oven) and home-
style hospitality, the winery draws enthusiastic fans throughout
the region who probably would rather keep its location a quietly-
kept delightful secret.
Cordiano Winery, 15732 Highland Valley Road in Escondido,
is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to sunset. Visit
www.cordianowinery.com or call 760-480-6673 for more
information.

Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Described on its website as an ultra-premium boutique winery,
the popular Orfila Vineyards & Winery is also located near
the Wild Animal Park in the San Pasqual Valley. The winery
was established in 1973, but became Orfila Vineyards in 1993
when Argentine-born Ambassador Alejandro Orfila returned to
a youthful passion for viticulture. The 70-acre estate produces
award-winning Rhone-style wines from grapes grown on local
hillsides, and since 1994 Orfila has garnered more than 1,300
medals in competition for red and white varietals.
According the winery’s media officials, “the tasting room and
gift shop feature a great selection of award-winning wines and
a vast array of gourmet delectables, including gourmet olive oils
and grape seed oils.” Orfila’s staff also has a reputation for being
knowledgeable and friendly to wine geeks and wine virgins alike.
Orfila Vineyards & Winery is located at 13455 San Pasqual Road
in Escondido. For more information, call 760-738-6500 ext 27,
toll free 1-800-868-9463 or visit www.orfila.com.
Bernardo Winery
Maybe the oldest winery in San Diego is Bernado Winery,
founded in 1889, and today it is still a family operated winery
which is located in a charming little artsy village that is tucked
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away in a residential neighborhood. Located off Pomerado
Road in Rancho Bernardo, the vineyards once encompassed a
100-acre estate, but the facility is now a boutique winery on 13
acres—they do have “some” Bernardo wines, but some of their
wines are also from outside the area.
However, for a real getaway day, enjoy a glass of wine or two at the
winery’s tasting room, dine at Cafe Merlot, and then take a stroll
through the quaint shops that include a glassblowing studio, a
pottery, jewelry crafters and even a small dance theater. And if
you come during the harvest season, you might even catch the
Annual Grape Stomp!
Bernardo Winery can be found at 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
in North San Diego County. Visit www.bernardowinery.com for
more information and a map for directions (you must travel
through a residential area first), or call 858-487-1866.
More Wineries in San Diego
These are just a few of the wineries that can be found throughout
San Diego. For a list of more destinations for wine-lovers, visit
www.sandiegowineries.org. You may be surprised to learn that
there are wineries in San Diego as near as Carlsbad, Fallbrook
and San Marcos, and as far away as Ramona, Jamul, Warner
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 easy ENTERTAINMENT
ingredients thefromfloral
for entertaining
Tiffany Halverson -Tiffany’s Party Designs Rebecca Orlauski -Twiggs & Petals Floral Design
You have to love Christmas. right? Everything about it is fun.
Sinful foods, cheerful cocktails, shining ornaments, cedar smells,
kid’s squeals, adults good wishes and deeds, the music, music,
music and even the staged family photo Christmas Cards. They
always make you laugh. But some people say the holidays are no
fun, cost too much and stress them out. WHAT? Bah humbug, I
say. Let me show you the way to Holiday Happiness, and it’s not
just because I generally have a glass of bubbly in my hand the
entire month of December, but it certainly helps.
Whether you are entertaining for family, friends or business,
holiday décor is a must. Just a few special pieces here and
there make a great statement. To add new sparkle to your old
decorations without breaking the bank, pull out some favorite
items that you can doll up. Bowls, vases and baskets full of
ornaments add the glitter you want. Fill the containers with old
ornaments and then buy just a few over the top ones to display
on top. Old garland can come to life with just a few satin ribbon
swags or fresh pomegranates wired on here and there. Use
holiday cards to decorate your foyer or mantle but do it artfully.
String them on holiday ribbon or on a mini-tree you created
s the floral
aining ingredient
 Wrap the wire around the end of the item you wish to attach
esigns Rebecca Orlauski -Twiggs & Petals Floral Design
T here’s something about December that always makes the
scent of fresh pine that much more inviting, maybe it’s
the memories of holidays past or the excitement of the one
approaching. As you prepare your home to celebrate the season,
the scents and colors of the outdoors can be invited in and
dressed up to add a special touch of holiday cheer.
From the moment a guest arrives at your door greet them with
a fresh pine Swag to say “Happy Holidays.” The swag can be
constructed with a few lengths of pine trimmed from your tree
and cut at different lengths rubber banded together. Use a length
of floral wire to create a hook and then cover the rubber bands
and wire with decorative ribbon. Finish your fresh pine swag
with pine cones and ornaments.
There are two ways you can attach decorations to fresh greens,
wire and hot glue. If you are using wire, you will need a pair of
cutters and some floral wire. Floral wire is green and will blend
into the greens and can be found at any floral or craft supplier.
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your big tree trimmings. Candles put on their Christmas
ingredient
face when you scatter fresh cranberries at their base or a handful
in with
a bowl of shell nuts.
Most people tell me big stress causers are baking, shopping and
entertaining. People, this is fun stuff. If you feel baking takes
too long, break it up, start making your dough now, roll it into
balls or logs and pop it into the freezer. Pull it out just before
you entertain and bake it off...easy breezy and the house smells
yummy. Gifts cost too much? Last year my family decided to do
all homemade gifts. What fun. I made bath salts from scratch. It
cost me pennies, smelled great and my sister said she just used
the last of them the other day. My mom made infused olive oil
with rosemary out of her garden. I was sad when the last bit of it
went into my pan. Gifts can be inexpensive and mean a lot at the
same time. And entertaining, really this is the most fun time to
entertain. First, the house already looks great with the tree and
holiday touches. If you want to add a little zing to your décor
for one special night Rebecca is going to tell you how by adding
fresh florals. Second, don’t kill yourself with a crazy menu. Put
out some favorites….. gourmet cheeses, dried figs, yummy
bread, shrimp cocktail and try just one new recipe. Third, have
you ever had a pomegranate martini? Try it and you and your
guests will be full of holiday cheer. So this holiday season enjoy
what is important, your friends and family, but also appreciate
the season, it is a wonderful one...Cheers!
leaving two long ends. Insert the ends into the front of the greens
and then twist at the back to secure in place. Cut off the excess
wire and hide the ends in the greens. If you prefer hot glue, place
a small amount of glue on the end of the item you wish you
attach and then press firmly into the pine. When using hot glue,
be careful not to burn yourself, the glue can leak out through the
pine before it dries.
Carry the holiday spirit into the house, making the door swag
the very beginning of the celebration. Decorate your mantel or
table with pieces of fresh pine tucking in some decorative ribbon,
candles and ornaments. Baskets of pine can be placed around
the house. Tiffany’s advice was great…using the ornaments and
decorations you already have, just add in a few new items for
pop. On the night of your holiday party or family gathering tuck
in a few fresh flowers cutting the blooms short to hide the stems.
Water tubes can be added to the ends of the flowers to make
them last several days. To keep your pine fresh, spray with a light
amount of water periodically. Enjoy all the scents of the season,
surround yourself with elements of nature and celebrate family
and friends. Happy Holidays!
 Fine Arts Network…since 1994
WRA
Actor’s Contemporary Theatre...Inland Valley Opera...
Fine Arts Ballet Company bringing quality theatrical

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Temecula Valley. Proudly supported by local
businesses and the Theatre Foundation.

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13 the Musical by Jason Robert Brown
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET Presented by Fine Arts Network and Actors Contemporary Theatre
The Ballet Studio’s critically acclaimed
version will fill your heart with splendor When 13-year-old Evan Goldman moves from New York to Indiana,
and wonderment with the perfect holiday he must escape rumors and blackmail if he’ll have any chance at
outing for the whole family. all for friendship or happiness at his new school.

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Jan. 9 & 16 at 2pm
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Dec. 19 at 6pm
www.fineartsactics.com
Dec. 23 at 2pm
or call 866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696)

Building Bodies & Minds

The Inland Valley Conservatory and Athletics is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated
to bringing affordable, professional quality training of the performing arts and sports to the
Temecula/Murrieta Valley.

Classes offered through IVCCA's Murrieta Dance Studio include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom,
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There is no such thing as an ‘old’ Diamond, Sapphire or Emerald
because precious stones never wear out. Many people inherit
precious jewelry from a loved one. They hold on to them for
many reasons - the value, the memory, sentiment, or it may just
be one of the few things from which to remember a loved one.
Whatever the reason, 85% percent of the time it ends up in the
“old jewelry box.”
Throughout the years we’ve had many clients walk through our
doors and present us with this situation. We have the client sit
down and tell us a little story regarding the piece of jewelry they
have inherited. Knowing the history of your jewelry item is very
important; it helps us design a unique, custom piece that reflects
you and “Your Signature of Fine Art & Love.”
Just before Thanksgiving we had a client stop in with a few
rings inherited from her mother, father and grandmother. After
spending some time with her, we came up with a two-tone fashion
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ring that she wanted to wear on her right hand. The ring consisted
of her mother’s center stone, her father’s and grandmother’s
smaller accent stones that were pave set throughout the ring. We
also suggested using the existing gold from the rings to recast
them into her new fashion ring. However, she wanted to take it
a step further and add her birthstone, and her only daughter’s
birthstone, as well as all three of her grandchildren’s birthstones.
She was so grateful that her parents and grandmother had passed
their rings down to her. In turn, she would leave a beautiful
family heirloom for her daughter.
Recently we had a lovely couple from the Colony wishing a
design for a custom pendant to accommodate two stones, one
an oval gray Opal given to her by her step-daughter. The other
stone was a Diamond passed down from her mother-in-law. We
bezel set the Opal surrounded by 22 accent diamonds, including
her mother-in-laws diamond in a free-form design. The exact
words from our client: “It’s beautiful, simple, and classy. I love it”
Precious family jewelry is just too special to sit in a jewelry box.
For a free consultation, bring your family heirloom to life and
express “Your Signature of Fine Art & Love.”
Jeweler By Design
40750 Symphony Park Lane in Murrieta 951.677.5566
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going GREEN
Turn Your Home or Business Into a
Clean, Green, Saving Machine
T he sustained growth of California’s clean energy economy
has been a bright spot during the state’s recent economic
downturn. The burgeoning number of renewable energy
jobs, businesses and patents generated makes California the
nation’s leader in “going green.” Although the ultimate effects of
November’s election on Federal funding and state and city green
issues remain to be seen, local Temecula area businesses and
households can still be at the forefront of trendsetting measures
to become more energy efficient and help the environment.
“
“Most programs related to energy savings are really cost effective
and it’s a no-brainer for businesses to adopt them,” says John
Kennedy, Senior Manager at
Autodesk Sustainable Analysis Wineries are candidate #1
Products. For instance, the more for ways to save energy
energy intensive a business is, the
more sense it makes for them to
and move forward for
use solar energy. According to sustainable means”
Kennedy, “The payback period –John Kennedy, Sustainable Manager million remaining in rebate funds
for businesses at a high tier of electricity use is well inside of ten
years and there are tax credits at the Federal level.”
Local commerce is taking advantage of the abundance of solar
and wind energy. One local industry with a big energy saving
potential is the wine industry. “Wineries are candidate #1 for
ways to save energy and move forward for sustainable means,”
says Kennedy. The process of harvesting in the morning when the
temperature is low is more energy efficient. Because fermentation
involves an exothermic reaction that increases heat, maintaining
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By David Beran
consistent temperatures is another opportunity for vintners to
save energy.
While industry involves a large scale, studies show that most
water use in cities is in homes. For Riverside County, minimizing
grass and transforming landscaping into a desert of vegetation
conserves water and can translate into enormous savings. Inside
residences, washing machines, dishwashers, low flow aerators on
faucets, and high efficiency toilets are all opportunities to save
water, energy, and money.
Clear cost advantages compel homeowners to turn their homes
into clean, green, saving machines.
The California Cash for Appliances
Program awards owners who
purchase energy saving appliances
an average amount of $150 per item.
Currently, the program has over $4
and continues until they are exhausted. Energy efficient incentives
aren’t only related to big-ticket items. The tax-exempt list includes
programmable thermostats, ceiling fans and light bulbs.
The California Solar Initiative offers $3 billion in incentives for
solar energy projects. Homeowners harnessing power with solar
panels can also harness tax credits, incentives, and rebates. “The
before and after tax credits alone made installing our solar panels
an easy decision,” says Southern California homeowner Marcia
Schwemer. “And I love to watch my meter run backwards.”
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Skydive Elsinore is located at
20701 Cereal St in Lake Elsinore.
951-245-9939
or visit them on the web at
www.skydiveelsinore.com
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W e’ve all seen it while driving up or down the 15 freeway
around Lake Elsinore - the tiny blossoms of color
floating gently down to earth, spinning coolly as they reach
the ground. Since 1959, Skydive Elsinore has been a
destination for jumpers of all ages and skill levels. In
fact, it is the longest-running drop zone in North
America.
Recently, I had the opportunity to do an
“observer flight” at Skydive Elsinore. While
being strapped into my emergency parachute,
I was asked if I was sure I didn’t want to jump.
Um, no thanks. But the gentleman tightening the
gear on my chute told me that he’s been jumping
for ten years, and there is nothing quite like it -
once you’ve jumped, nothing else quite lives up
to the experience. The pilot, Donnie, made it clear
jumping is not for him - but it’s obvious he loves his
job, and I enjoyed the ride. Watching the jumpers
fly out the door made me very glad I had a nice
tight seatbelt, although the energy and excitement
aboard the aircraft was palpable.
Melanie Curtis, the Marketing and Event Coordinator,
is also a competitive skydiver and has logged over
7,000 dives. Eighteen years old when she completed
her first jump, Melanie describes the experience as
“pure freedom.” She calls it a literal leap of faith and a
conquering of one’s fears.
So who jumps? There is a broad variety of people that can be
found on the drop zone. You see the first-timers, possibly
doing a tandem jump (strapped to an experienced diver), or
the “fun-jumpers” on the weekends, all the way to professional
and competitive divers. Melissa, a trainer and life coach, jumps
on average 30 times per week. That’s a lot of adrenaline. Those
passionate about skydiving want it known as a sport and not
just a recreational pastime. It is a competitive community full of
participants from many different disciplines - canopy piloting
and formation flying, for example. With so many styles and
techniques, one can become a student again and again.
For those who prefer to go solo on their first jump, Skydive
Elsinore offers a course called Accelerated Freefall. This
program teaches you everything you need to know to jump
safely without going tandem. In any instance, photos and
video of your first jump are a must, and are available to add
to your jump package.
Jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft at 13,000 feet isn’t for
everyone. But the long-term success of Skydive Elsinore and
the committed community of people who regularly jump and
compete show me that the 50-plus seconds of silent freefall must
be worth it.
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helping HANDS
Living
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By Sandra Shrader
Achildren that will be the most remembered as the years of
s parents, we often wonder what gifts we can give our
holiday seasons blur into one long twinkling memory.
Maybe that’s because we ourselves often don’t clearly recall that
magical thing, that must-have gift from our own parents that
we thought was going make our personal little world, even if
temporarily, a better place.
But sometimes, the real gift from our parents isn’t what they give,
but rather how they give.
And that gift doesn’t have to come from our own parents—it
can come through the family stories of friends or even strangers.
Two of my closest friends who live in the Temecula Valley, a
married couple whose first names are Steve and Lisa, recently
shared some inspiring anecdotes with me about their parents
who truly believed in “living the giving.”
Steve told me a story about his father Dominic who was what
many would describe as a self-made man; an American success
story whose own father came to this country from Sicily when
the last century was still new.
But, even as Dominic reached a comfortable prosperity, he never
lost sight of others in need, his son remembered. With the zeal of
a joyfully-enlightened Ebenezer Scrooge ordering that big white
goose to be delivered to Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit
household on Christmas morning, Dominic made the holiday
times of many families much brighter.
“Every year before the holidays, my father would make a list
of people he knew or heard about who were having financial
problems or some kind of hardship,” says Steve. “Then he’d go
shopping, and put together food baskets, and then, usually late
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at night during the Christmas week, he would just drop off the
baskets at peoples’ doorsteps.”
But Dominic always did his giving anonymously.
Those families who received his charitable largesse never did
know who put together and delivered the holiday food baskets,
and, for Dominic, that fact was the most fun of all, according to
his son.
“Dad got the biggest kick out of imagining people’s faces when
they discovered their baskets, but he didn’t believe that it was
important for anybody to know that he was the one who did the
giving,” Steve says. “That wasn’t what it was all about for him. And
that’s been one of the great things, the great gifts, I remember
from my father who has since passed on from this world.”
Like Steve’s father, Lisa’s mother, Iris, also got joy out of assisting
others.
To her way of thinking, there was no higher form of human
perfection, nothing quite so next to God as being helpful to
those in need and asking nothing in return, say family members.
And it didn’t matter whether her gift of service was working
at the auxiliary groups for her church, using her home for a
voting precinct, bringing packed lunch bags to homeless people,
helping children at school, or whipping up a home made lemon
meringue pie just because someone asked her to make one. Iris
was thinking about other people’s needs until the day she died in
November, said Lisa.
Nowhere has this “give to live” gift been so clearly vibrant as
when during her funeral when a friend gave a eulogy and asked
everyone in attendance to stand up if Iris had, in one way or
another, helped them with her acts of kindness.
To the sounds of chairs scraping, pews creaking and shoes
shuffling, almost the entire assembly rose to their feet. Of the
150 or more people there, nearly everyone—men, women, and
children—stood up, smiling and nodding in silent thank-yous
for this ordinary and unassuming woman who went out of her
way during her life to help everyone she could help.
It was a breathtaking and profoundly moving moment.
This holiday season, as my two friends quietly celebrate the
festivities with family and friends, the stories they tell of their
parents’ gifts of giving in service to others will be included in
the stories they tell every year. And those stories will in turn
hopefully inspire their children and their children’s children to
try and make the world a better and kinder place.
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 Murrieta Ranch
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

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Laughter, love, and happiness. This is what every parent

Celebrates desires for their Pre-School and Kindergarten-aged

children when perched on the classroom doorstep
hugging out the morning goodbyes. What parent
wouldn’t want to bask in the comfort of knowing their
child is embraced in a facility where teachers foster an
atmosphere both of learning and of finding joy in the
everyday?

Murrieta Ranch Pre-School and Kindergarten is

the embodiment of this very ideal. For 20 years
in Murrieta, Cindy Layton and her staff of caring
professionals eagerly welcome students, who are filled
with excitement over the limitless possibilities each

Ye ars
new day brings. At Murrieta Ranch a heavy emphasis
on art, music, literature, and socialization comes
standard in conjunction with state curriculum.

laughter,
of Cindy began her teaching career in 1969, at Rossmoor
Pre-School in Los Alamitos. For 21 years Cindy served

love and
as the Program Director of Rossmoor, while also
maintaining her pre-kindergarten teaching position
half-days.

happiness In 1990 Cindy moved to Murrieta with her daughters

Alisa and Amy. With the help of her father and mother,
Paul and Marilyn White, and her brother Stephen, her
dream of opening a pre-school became a reality. In

THE BEGINNING
Mom & Dad (Marilyn & Paul White) THE INCREDIBLE STAFF
with daughter Cynthia Layton
December 1990 Murrieta Ranch opened as a family day care;
in 1993 it expanded to become Murrieta Ranch Pre-School
and Kindergarten, consisting of eight creativity inspired
classrooms.
Murrieta Ranch is a relaxed, fun, and joyful pre-school, sporting
themed playgrounds and Old West structures to encourage
exploration. “We regularly rotate the children through the
four playgrounds to stimulate their minds and unleash their
imaginations.” Barnyard animals, classroom creatures, large
grassy play areas, and seasonal décor delight each child while
uniquely contributing to their learning experience.
Cindy’s philosophy is to provide children with a safe, warm, and
developmentally appropriate environment that will heighten
the child’s natural curiosity and wonder of the world around
them. The goal is to enhance the social, physical, emotional,
and intellectual growth of each “little one,” while integrating
lessons on citizenship, respect, character, and kindness. Hands-
on learning in all subjects help promote a positive attitude in
children regarding school-now and in the future.
Murrieta Ranch is infinitely more than your typical four walls
with some windows. It is a place where relationships between
loyal staff members, children, and their parents have created
a family atmosphere, and where tender care inspires devotion
to one another. Cindy is humbly proud of her dedicated staff
and the environment created here. “I am so grateful to the
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communities support and to the families that entrusted their
children’s early childhood years with us.”
Memories of a happy childhood can last a lifetime. As parents
and educators “what we do today will be the memories that
children carry with them into adulthood.”
Murrieta Ranch Pre-School and Kindergarten is located at
24850 Lincoln Avenue in Murrieta. You can reach them by
calling 951.677.0207. Web-site www.murrietaranch.com.
Student Memories:
Derek Dunaway – One of the first students, now 23
“I remember the dirt hills and Dizzy Darla visiting. To this day
I still have some friends that I made in pre-school!”
Darren Holliday
“I remember dressing up like an Indian and some kids were
Pilgrims. I remember having a feast and pretending to “hunt”
the goats for the feast. And we made Thankful books. Some
of my favorite memories are of the dirt hills, having shaving
cream on the tables, and spending time with the animals.”
Dominic Finetti
“I remember playing and eating on the dirt hills! It was so
much fun! All of the different animals Ms. Cindy had – the
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horses, pig, turkey and chickens. We were able to ride the
horse and pick up the turkey.”
Christina Finetti
“I loved going into the bird aviary and looking at all of the
birds, all of the decorations, petting the goats and playing in the
Treehouse in the classroom. I remember the teachers teaching
us the Pledge of Allegiance while sitting on Ms. Donna’s lap,
arts and crafts, especially the Thanksgiving crafts, and the
Thanksgiving feast with sandwiches shaped like turkeys. I
remember too, performing in the Christmas programs.”
Teachers Memories:
Barbara Weldon
“It has been 17 years and I look forward to my job each day
because of the children and their families and the environment
Cindy and staff have created. Murrieta Ranch has become an
important part of my life. It is a place that is an extension of
family, a warm, loving, caring, and supportive environment
not only for children and their families, but for the staff. I
always call it my “Home Away From Home.” Cindy and her
family have truly made Murrieta Ranch feel like home.”
Donna Jamieson
“I’ve been working at Murrieta Ranch since 1993. I had been
KINDERGARTNERS AT WORK
FUTURE PICASSOS
teaching at Montessori in Orange County for 12 years when
I came to visit my parents who were living in Murrieta. They
wanted to show me an adorable school that had just opened
in Murrieta. After talking with Cindy Layton I knew that is
where I wanted to be.”
Kathleen Rosa
“I’ve been working at Murrieta Ranch Pre-School and
Kindergarten as the Assistant Director for 17 years, as well
as having had the pleasure of simultaneously teaching Pre-
Kindergarten classes from time to time. Ms. Cindy and I had
met in Orange County and have worked together for over 25
years. These past 17 years have been filled with the pleasure of
being a part of a team who enjoys and passionately participates
in the growth of young children socially, emotionally,
intellectually and physically. When my youngest son, Chris now
22 attended Murrieta Ranch 18 years ago, I was so pleased that
his first exposure to the school was such a positive one filled
with great experiences and fond memories. My son, as well as
hundreds of other children who have attended Murrieta Ranch
throughout the years, have been very fortunate to have spent
their early childhood years in such a positive environment
that appreciates, respects and fosters the natural and healthy
development of young children.”
Murrieta Ranch Preschool & Kindergarten
24850 Lincoln (Off Los Alamos) • Murrieta
(951) 677-0207
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Women on the Move. Our staff asked high
profile leaders and entreprenuers, women who
go the extra mile in the community about their
paths to success. Their answers were candid,
interesting, and inspiring.

These gals with grit certainly set the standard for

excellence.
women on the MOVE
K arie Reuther is a rock star - a high
energy leader in the local community.
She found her niche in 2005 with
David, and the family’s newest addition,
2-year-old daughter Abigail.

Granite Construction where her strong
commitment to family and community
fits right in with the Granite “Character
Matters” value system. Karie is the
Director of Public Relations and handles
one of the most complex, challenging and
controversial projects currently in the
Temecula Valley. She has been asked on
more than one occasion, “How do you do
it?” Her answer: “With a smile on my face.”
Honestly, it isn’t hard when you know the
project will bring 99 new paychecks to the
area, an additional 178 jobs with other
companies, a well-respected company to
our region and a local source of the building
Karie is an active and engaged civic leader,
with a soft spot in her heart for children.
One of Granite’s core values is to be good
corporate citizen; they encourage their
employees to have a hands-on approach to
the community. This value has undoubtedly
lead to the company gaining notoriety with
awards such as Fortune’s Americas Most
Admired Company, 2010 World’s Most
Ethical Companies, Fortune’s 100 Best
Companies to Work For - five years in a row
- and the list goes on and on.
For the past two years, Karie has worked
with three other Rotarians to bring

Karie Reuther
blocks we need for our infrastructure. It
is a recipe for success…it has a little bit of
everything our community needs to help
maintain our quality of life.
Karie moved to the Temecula Valley
ten years ago with two lovely daughters,
Madison and Kali, who have now grown up
in TVUSD. Today she continues to embrace
Temecula as her home with her husband,
Imagination Library to the Valley. This
Rotary service project delivers 500 books to
children under the age of five every month.
She has been involved in the Valley’s
Student of the Month program, Committee
Member for the Boy Scouts of America
Distinguished Citizen of the Year Gala,
Coalition to Improve Education, and sits on
the Lake Elsinore Chamber Board.

B onnie Brown is well known for

beginning each day with her positive
attitude and smile. As a master barber and
accomplished cosmetologist, she hung her
shingle and opened Bonnie’s Hair Stop in
1993. Situated along the I-215 corridor,
Bonnie has always known that she was in
a prime spot for the eminent development
to come. Throughout the past two decades,
Bonnie dreamed of transforming her
modest operation into a full service day
spa.
Having given unto others through positive
experiences and quality services, Bonnie was
blessed with a loyal clientele who encouraged
her to pursue her dream. Propelled by their
faith in her, and her faith in God, Bonnie was
space, she has two estheticians on her
team who offer facials, peels, waxes, and
make-up application. Rounding out her
expert team (by appointment only) are
two massage therapists, a permanent
make-up artist and a physician offering
cosmetic injections of Botox®, Juvederm®,
and Radiesse®.
Through her commitment to help others
enhance their lives with professional
services and quality products, Bonnie
continues to have a positive impact on her
clients and the community. She credits her
success to her faith and her family and
friends who have stepped up with their
support throughout this long journey.
Bonnie’s Hair Stop

Bonnie Brown
led to take the first steps toward expanding The Place for Hair-Skin-Nails
her shop just 12 months ago. (951) 672-1964
Her most recent expansion phase “Women on the Move” Special - $85
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W hen I was asked by CRM to tell a story
about my wife and business partner,
Christy Puma, I told them it would be no
problem whatsoever. The success story of the
little Mexican Restaurant in Old Town that
Christy and I purchased in February of 2007
is every bit a story of the American Dream.
Since she was 13 years old Christy has had
a very strong relationship with God. She
volunteered as a Eucharistic minister at
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, she held
positions as PTA Vice President as well as
President , which not only took hours of
meeting time, but preparation for the various
events was like a third job. Christy also was
heavily involved with the beginning stages
of the Old Town Temecula Association.
women on the MOVE
for team needs. Additionally, she has been
instrumental in the donations of thousands
of dollars to the team for weekly needs for
meals at away games. She either personally
delivers food from The Bank or sometimes
goes to Subway or another restaurant to feed
the team. She also has donated all the food for
the year end banquets.
Christy is a giving, hard working, wonderful,
loving wife, mother, boss, employee, volunteer
and an all around high class woman who
is an important part of our business, and
a community minded person who works
tirelessly for the benefit of others. During
all this time she has raised two wonderful
children, Kaylee (19) and Christopher (16).

She continues to be a huge help at various
meetings, mixers and other events. Anytime
help is needed, Christy is there quietly
working behind the scenes. She never looks
for recognition and smiles every step of the
way.
Currently, Christy is Vice President of the
Chaparral High School Football Booster
Club. She works hard to help raise money
Christy Puma
You could say that I may have been the face
of the business the last 3 ½ years, but Christy
was the heart soul and backbone. Without her
it would never have worked out, we would
never have enjoyed the success we have and
we would probably have lost everything.
She is an amazing woman who trusted her
husband enough to put everything on the
line for a seemingly crazy dream and then
immediately got to work to make it a success. 28645 Old Town Front Street
in Temecula • (866) 713-3881

I nspired by my grandmother, (‘Lillibets’

is the nickname my grandmother gave
me as a young child), and born out of an
expressed need in my Alzheimer’s support
groups, Lillibet’s Place Senior Adult Day
Program provides a much needed service
to our community; affordable, licensed
care for our frail elderly in the community.
With over twenty years of experience in
the health care and assisted living industry,
and working with the elderly population,
Lillibet’s Place owner, Elizabeth
Whittington’s background includes an
education in Sociology and as an ordained
minister. Additionally, Elizabeth assists
business owners in the senior industry,
offering private consulting with their
for the elderly and an affiliated member
of the Alzheimer’s Association Speaker’s
Bureau and as a Support Group Facilitator,
Elizabeth offers community services
including: Support groups, counseling and
education for caregivers
Provides Public Speaking and Education on
Aging, Alzheimer’s and Dementia related
diseases to Community Organizations,
Churches, Service Clubs, Hospitals and
Hospice Services, Doctor’s offices, other
assisted living facilities, etc.
“It is with great compassion and passion
that I am able to provide a much
needed service to our frail elderly in the
community. The same care that I would

Elizabeth
activity programs, marketing, state provide for my own Grandmother.”
licensing paperwork and staff training.

Whittington
She currently is involved with the start
up and opening of Sunny Rose Glen, an
assisted living and memory care facility
in Menifee, California. As an advocate
Lillibet’s Place
Lillibet’s Place opened in April of this year and is located in beautiful Old Town Murrieta at:
24710 Washington Avenue, Suites 8/9, Murrieta, 92562. Tel # 951-696-4747/Fax # 951-696-4003 www.lillibetsplace.com Lic#336424318

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women on the MOVE
A my Dawnelle is Portrait Photographer
in Murrieta. Her brand new studio
is located at 40663 Murrieta Hot Springs
Road, right next to Richies Diner.
Amy specializes in maternity and baby
photography but also offers photography
for families and high school seniors.
Amy refers to her portraiture as “Modern
Heirloom Photography” because of her
unique combination of traditional posing
style as well as non traditional lifestyle
photography and fashion photography. “I
felt like my style didn’t fit well in any one
category so I just created my own.”
Amy creates artistic family portraits
that capture the love that you and your
family share and believes that this type of
portraiture will be honored and preserved
for generations.
Amy Dawnelle has won Professional
Photographers of America’s bronze level
Amy Dawnelle
Photographer of the Year 2010 award and
Professional Photographers of San Diego
County’s Children’s Photographer of the
Year 2010 award.
Families: TemeculaPhotographer.net • Babies: TemeculaMaternityPhotographer.com
Seniors: TemeculaSeniorPortraitPhotographer.com • 951.294.1059
Alysha Miller A lysha Miller is a woman of many
talents; a stay-at-home, home-
schooling, mother of five, and a successful
entrepreneur with a passion for Shabby
Chic Furniture and home decor. Alysha
Alysha Miller’s runs a top ranked online boutique, creates
Shabby Chic Furniture her own designs, and still manages to
run a ship-shape home. Her attention to
detail and courteous, friendly service have
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Amy Dawnelle’s inspiration for photography
comes from her three children who, if you
ask her “are her purpose for everything.”
“There are two things that I love the more
than anything. One Being a mom and two
being a photographer. That’s all I need and
I’m complete!”
Amy feels so lucky so thankful and so
honored to be doing what she loves,
photographing the families in her
community. She welcomes you to stop
by the studio or check out her online
photography galleries.
brought her success, not just locally, but
from all over the world.
Alysha was deeply inspired by the shabby
chic style a few years ago when a friend
passed along a home decor magazine.
She began developing her unique style by
painting all of the furniture in her home,
with support from her husband Joel. “If
my husband did not complete me the way
that he does, none of this would have ever
been possible. He is definitely the best part
of me,” she says. Her passion and flair for
all things romantic are evident in her work.
A successful home business soon outgrew
their space, and Alysha opened her first
store in Sun City, CA called Romantic
Home Treasures. The store features her own
work along with consignment and other
rare pieces. Customers who come in the
store are greeted with a friendly smile and
helpful service, and many return for more.
Visit Alysha’s business online at
www.romantichometreasures.com or stop
by the store Monday through Saturday.
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women on the MOVE
B ecky Young, Fleet Director for Paradise
Chevrolet Cadillac in Temecula, has
worked at Paradise for 11 years and has
been with General Motors for over 30 years.
Becky moved to Temecula from Salt Lake
City and was raised in a small Utah town.
The small town feel of Temecula is one of
the things she loves most about our valley.
She began her career with GM as co-owner
of two small town Chevrolet dealerships
also in Utah. Becky has won numerous
awards from General Motors throughout
Becky Young
her career. Her success can be attributed
to her strong work ethic and goal driven
approach.
Becky enjoys serving and giving to her
Paradise community. As a young girl she watched
her Father give to their small town and has
found joy following in his footsteps. You can
see Becky at most every community event in
the valley representing Paradise. She spends
the rest of her time at the dealership selling
new and pre-owned vehicles. What ever
27360 Ynez Road
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C harismatic, vivacious, and visionary
sum up Sheila Havens-Ryle and her
ability to inspire others to follow their
dreams. Her personal dream of bringing
Shakespeare alive in a unique setting is
now one of Temecula Wine Country’s
annual gems. Shakespeare in the Vines
(SITV) will present its sixth season with the
participation of top billing actors, promising
understudies, and thriving performers.
In the beginning Sheila always dreamed
of creating a Shakespeare Theatre Festival
like that in Ashland, Oregon, where almost
a million people attend annually. When
she moved to Temecula, she was driving
Sheila
through wine country and knew it would
be the perfect place to create it. Along
with the first class wineries, it would surely
Havens-Ryle
bring renown to the Temecula Valley.
The first step was to talk to people and
everywhere she turned there was someone
who would help in some way. She shares
that the synchronicity of chance meetings
with those who believed in Shakespeare
in the Vines was like nothing she had ever
experienced before. “I am so grateful to all
of those people and organizations!”
Shakespeare in the Vines 2011 Season: As You Like It, Hamlet, and Taming of the Shrew
www.shakespeareinthevines.org • 951-240-2565
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contributes her success to the commitment
she has for the things she believes in. “It is
easy to sell what I believe in and I believe
in my dealer, the dealership and in the
Chevrolet and Cadillac product.” When
Becky started in the car business she made a
commitment to make it her career, not just
a job until something better came along.
Then she started meeting the customers,
who soon became her friends, and that’s
when she really started loving her job.
Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, Dealer/
Operator, Terry Gilmore says, “Becky has
been a positive influence in our community
and for our dealership since she came to
work here eleven years ago. Loyalty such as
hers is hard to find.”
Becky has four sons and eight grandchildren.
“My love for my family is my true joy,” says
Becky. “Similarly, my customers become
my family and friends.” Becky genuinely
cares about the people she does business
with and strives to make their experience
at the dealership a positive one, ending in
lasting relationships.
Local theater is often the springboard
needed for developing careers in the
performing arts. Each season, SITV has
given theatrical opportunities to adults and
children, both on the stage and behind the
curtain. With the participation of so many
talented individuals, SITV has won more
than 20 theatrical awards and honored with
membership in the Shakespeare Theatre
Association of America. What once was a
dream is now an amazing cultural event in
Wine Country.
Sheila participated in community theatre
growing up and found a special love for
musicals. In college, Sheila began to dabble
in non-musical theatre and went on to
receive her Master’s Degree in Conducting
and Education at Occidental College. Her
career includes 25 years of teaching and
developing numerous award winning choir
and theatre programs.
Sheila and her husband, Geoff, live in
Temecula and are raising two talented
teenagers, Shanti and Devon.

R enuance Cosmetic Surgery Center is home to many
Women on the Move. Dr. Brian Eichenberg M.D. has built
the premier cosmetic surgery center in the Temecula Valley,
with a nationally accredited AAAASF surgery center and full
service Medical Spa to service any lady’s needs right here in
Murrieta. Dr. Eichenberg performs multiple cosmetic surgeries
including Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction,
Facelift, Eye Lifts, Mommy Makeovers and much more. Dr.
Eichenberg is Board Certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery. Please review your options thoroughly before
choosing a surgeon as many surgeons in our area do not have
this training and qualification.
The full service Medical Spa offers many non-surgical
innovations to improve women’s appearance and maintain
a youthful look. Dr Eichenberg has staffed his full service
medical spa with a talented group of Women on the Move.
His registered nurses Tammy Jankay, RN, Kristin Juve, RN,
Kelly Kline, RN, and Shellee Phelps, RN have been extensively
trained in all injectables including Botox and Juvederm, laser
hair removal, Fraxel Laser Therapy for hyperpigmentation and
wrinkles, Thermage for skin tightening, Smoothbeam Laser
Therapy for acne and acne scarring, vein therapy, and skin
care products. Rest assured, these nurses have been working
with him for over secen years and have more than 20 years
combined experience. Dr. Eichenberg oversees all treatments
at his Murrieta plastic surgery center, Renuance, and is on-
site during aesthetic treatments. He and his caring staff are
dedicated to ensuring each patient is cared for in a safe and
professional manner.
Many of these Women on the Move chose Dr. Eichenberg as
their plastic surgeon before coming to work with him. We
women on the MOVE
encourage potential clients to visit our pleasant, spacious
facility. We know you will be impressed. Dr Eichenberg would
like to thank and show his appreciation for all of the staff
members in his office who keep it running smoothly.
These Women on the Move include:
Bren DeBus – Patient Coordinator
Patti Dobozin, LPN– Surgery Scheduler
Debbie Eichenberg, M.D. – Practice Manager
Tammy Jankay, R.N. – Aesthetic Nurse and
Operating Room Nurse
Kristen Juve, R.N. – Aesthetic Nurse and
Operating Room Nurse
Layla Naasz – Administrative Assistant,
Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Erin Nickerson – Marketing Director
Shelle Phelps, R.N. – Aesthetic Nurse and
Operating Room Nurse
Kelly Kline, R.N. – Aesthetic Nurse and
Operating Room Nurse
Affordable financing is available for all of our surgical and
non-surgical treatment options.
Please call our office today for an appointment 951 506-1040.
Visit our websites
www.eichenbergmd.net and www.renuance.net.
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women on the MOVE

M elissa Donaldson is one of many

people behind the organization
of S.A.F.E., and the first employee of the
organization which officially began on
September 11, of 2001. Since Melissa
started, S.A.F.E. has grown to eight
employees and numerous volunteers.
The organization serves over 13,
oofamilies per year.
As the Executive Director of Safe
Alternatives for Everyone I have had
the honor and privilege of meeting and
working with so many fabulous people
in Southwest Riverside County. S.A.F.E.
has given me the opportunity to work in
though, his retirement had its perks.
When I have some down time I love to
read, take long hot baths and take walks.
I also love hanging out with our local law
enforcement officers and our P.A.L. kids.
Sailing and kayaking are my favorite
things to do with them every summer.
Just recently, together with some friends,
I started a book club which is so much
fun! Our drink of choice seems to be
Atwood Syrah, I mean the books we read
are very interesting. I think in my prior
life I might have been a dog hoarder, okay
maybe a dog breeder would be better,
as I just love my sweet puppies Sophie
and Cooper. I also serve on Operation

Melissa
the town in which I raised two beautiful for Hope Board of Directors. I feel it’s
and talented children. Kristin is a senior important to step outside your own
at San Diego State (YIPPEE almost done) doors and help other nonprofits doing

and my son Kyle is a junior at Northridge
State University. I have been married
for 26 years to my husband Dan who
works for Habitat for Humanity. He sold
his business and retired to find himself
ready for a new challenge. I so miss
having dinner done and the house clean
Donaldson
this very difficult work along with my
Rotary membership and other agencies
that keep me busy. I love my job, all the
great people I work with and most of all
the people we are able to help each and
every day. Life is good, for sure!

M y husband, Pete, and I moved

to Murrieta in 1989. We were
immediately sold on the hometown
atmosphere. Everyone was looking for a
good place to raise a family. New businesses
were springing up and when I joined
Toyota of Temecula Valley I was excited to
help them open the doors in 1991. Working
in the automotive business continues to be
an exciting career.
As Director of Operations I am making
day to day decisions that affect the entire
dealership. Dan & Jon Atwood have always
supported my ambition to help move the
company forward without sacrificing my
family. My son arrived in 1994 and both
In addition to the dealership, I am proud
to support charitable organizations such
SAFE, Oakgrove, the Rescue Mission and
Race for the Cure. I also recently joined
the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls
Club of Southwest Riverside County. It is
my greatest desire to help this organization
continue its incredible work here in the
valley.
As a mother I truly understand the
importance of positive outside influences
on our children. My children are almost
grown now and I know that their positive
upbringing is not accredited to just my
husband and I. It was family, teachers,
coaches, friends, and strangers who also

Silvia Provenzano
of my children, Giuliana, now 21, and
Salvatore, now 16, have literally grown up
in the car business. It has been a blessing to
live and work in this community. “Come
join our Happy Family” truly defines how
Toyota of Temecula Valley feels about our
co-workers and customers – they are part
of our extended family.
took the time to make an impression
on their young lives. If I can do this with
another child then I will consider that my
greatest success!
Toyota Of Temecula Valley
26631 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591
951/694-0575 • www.toyotas4u.com

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 women on the MOVE

F ortitude and passion are at Darci

Castillejos’ core, and both feed her
desire to excel at all of her endeavors. From
successful banker and free spirited sky diver
to courageous U.S. Naval Reservist and
thriving restaurant owner, Darci is always
hard at work. Her latest restaurant venture
is now a decade old, opening in 2000, she
transformed an empty space in the French
Valley Airport terminal into a destination
all its own.
Providing friendly service with a
spectacular runway view, French Valley
Café guests enjoy great food, prepared with
the finest ingredients including homemade
soups and sauces. Open for breakfast, lunch
mushrooms & oats (along with a few secrets
ingredients) this burger will make you re-
think meat.
For more than 16 years now, Darci proudly
serves her country in the U.S. Navy
Reserves rising to the rank of Chief Petty
Officer. She is currently stationed at NAS
North Island with Navy Cargo Handling
Battalian 3 Service Company Bravo as
Assistant Company Commander. Her 32
sailors are trained to support cargo missions
throughout the World.
In her down time, Darci enjoys spending
time with her husband Mike and playing
with their four-year-old granddaughter,

Darci Castillejos
and dinner, the menu offers a large variety Alyssa.
sure to please every palate. The casual
atmosphere is most relaxing, inviting diners French Valley Café
to sit back and enjoy a delicious meal while 37552 Winchester Road, Murrieta CA
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D onna Niehouse is an integral part of the

Lake Elsinore Community. She and her
husband of 27 years, Paul, moved to Elsinore
in 1980. They opened their State Farm
Insurance agency in 1983, and have been
serving the community with outstanding
service and charitable involvement ever
since. Donna acts as Office Manager of the
agency on Mission Trail, but is also a licensed
agent. Those who know Donna love her
exuberance and outgoing personality, and
her passion for service and the community
she loves is evident. In fact, Donna and Paul
have built their business and home in Lake
Elsinore, and feel that the personal, dedicated
service they provide to their customers is
what makes them successful. They have two
year taking place on December 18 at Storm
Stadium, will provide over 800 children
with toys, as well as photos with Santa and
refreshments. Cops for Kids also delivers
packages, companionship and caroling to
shut-in senior citizens around the City every
year. In conjunction with the Lake Elsinore
Rotary Club, they provide a complimentary
Senior Luncheon every holiday season - this
year, for the second time, it will be catered by
the Culinary Arts Program at Lakeside High
School.
Donna is currently 1st Vice Chairwoman
of the Elsinore Chamber of Commerce,
has sat on the Board since 1994, and is past
Chairwoman 1999-2000. She works with

Donna
grown children and three grandchildren. the Boy Scouts of America each year for the
Distinguished Citizen Dinner, is a member
Donna is currently President of the Cops of the Lake Elsinore Women’s Club - she was

Niehouse
for Kids, Inc. Board of Directors. Cops for honored in 2010 with the Gardener of the
Kids is a non-profit organization in Lake Year distinction - and is on the EVMWD
Elsinore that assists needy children and Financial Non-Profit Board of Directors.
seniors with assistance throughout the year, Donna is a wonderful example of how a
but primarily focuses on providing holiday successful businesswoman makes herself
cheer to those that otherwise might have more successful in many, many ways by
none. The “Christmas at the Diamond,” this giving back to others.
Niehouse State Farm Agency is located at 31801 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore. 951-674-0735
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women on the MOVE
A pproachable, compassionate, and
consistent are values that guide Darcy
Kuenzi in her daily life as a public servant. As
a founding Menifee City Councilmember,
Darcy sees her role in the community as
an opportunity to foster positive change for
the quality of life for all citizens.
Darcy takes pride in her ability to navigate
the complexities of government processes to
help build the city with the necessary tools
to be self-sustaining. Mapping the path
toward this success has required strategic
planning and coalition building, two of
Darcy’s strong suits. Some of her most
challenging endeavors include balancing
Darcy Kuenzi
the needs of very different interest groups
to bring about new policies that benefit
the majority. She finds it rewarding to
work with people who are willing to come
Councilmember together to share their viewpoints and
collaborate toward a resolution.
Building a community takes a vision, and
establishing the vision can be the hardest
part. Decisions are made by those who
show up and Darcy is an example of how
one voice can make a difference through
community participation.
F or the last five years, Janet Borland has
been the Human Resources Manager
for Pechanga Resort & Casino. No small
task, with over 4,000 team members. Janet
loves her position at Pechanga, and feels
the best part of her job is helping someone
change their focus, and therefore their life.
In the current economy, offering someone a
new opportunity is exciting and rewarding.
She attended San Francisco State University
with a major in Hospitality Management
and a minor in Spanish - she feels that in
her current position she has the best of both
worlds, and is grateful for the incredible
mentorship she has received along the way.
With a Human Resources Professional
Janet Borland
Certification from Cornell University
School of Industrial and Labor Relations,
and over twenty years’ experience in HR
and Recruiting, Janet feels she has found
her home at Pechanga.
Janet and her husband Justin moved
to Temecula in 2001 after living in San
Francisco. They loved the quaint feeling of
the area and the beauty of the Valley, and
decided to relocate with plans of starting a
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In addition to her elected position, in
her daily profession, Darcy serves as a
Legislative Assistant to Riverside County
Supervisor Marion Ashley, fulfilling a vital
role for regional planning to accommodate
the anticipated growth in the county.
She is a policy advisor on key regional
issues including water, transportation and
economic development. Her interaction
with federal, state, and local agencies gives
Darcy a unique perspective on how to
pursue solutions.
Darcy and her husband, Tom, moved
their three daughters to Menifee in 1992.
Throughout the past two decades, Darcy
has contributed to the area through her
involvement with the Menifee Valley
Community Cupboard, Kay Ceniceros
Senior Center, and the Menifee Valley
Chamber of Commerce. Her knowledge
and dedication were instrumental in the
Menifee Valley Incorporation Committee;
the Measure Z Committee for the
development of the new Heritage High
School; and the annual Celebrity Karaoke
charity event benefitting the Menifee Valley
Community Cupboard.
family. Outside of work, Janet spends a lot
of quality time with her husband and their
8-year-old son, Hunter. A self-proclaimed
“soccer mom,” the ability to have this
quality of life for her family is what attracted
Janet to the area in the first place. In the
past, Janet showed Dogue De Bordeaux
(French Mastiff) dogs, and used to take
them into senior homes and hospitals as
therapy dogs. An avid animal lover, Janet’s
childhood aspirations included becoming a
veterinarian as well as opening shelters in
Bolivia for the countless homeless animals
on the streets there.
Janet’s love for her job also spills over to
the organization itself. She sees herself
at Pechanga until she retires. Janet has
the highest level of respect for the tribal
members - she sees how involved and
giving they are to the community as well as
to their team members - she describes it as
being a part of a family. Impressive, with the
number of team members! She is proud to
be a member of the Pechanga management
team, and feels blessed every day to be a
part of the organization.
 women on the MOVE
Enjoy their terrific personalities when you
need to visit the Branch or take advantage
of our on-line banking and bill pay and
even make your deposits from your office,
using our Remote Deposit Services.

If you have a problem, you can always

reach us with a phone call – NO pick a
number recording with CBTV – We all
answer the phone and are ready to help
without transferring you to someone you
don’t know. Kari, our Operations Manager
is usually in the office by 7AM and
available for those early morning requests

C ommerce Bank of Temecula Valley is

Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley
25220 Hancock Avenue #140
Murrieta
951.973.7400
staffed by a group of overachieving
women who are motivated each day to
provide the best in financial services. We
are on the “move” tailoring our services to
fit your needs. Blanca, Jannie and Lillian
welcome you to our Bank with fast, efficient
service, opening your account at your
convenience - We are happy to fax, e-mail
and deliver documents so you never have
to come to the bank, leaving you time to
service your customers. Connie, Sandra
and Jennifer handle your daily transactions
quickly, professionally and confidentially.
and problem solving. When it comes to
loans, just call Jean, our Note Department
Manager and she will facilitate new loan
requests or answer questions regarding
your existing loans with CBTV. Eva, our
messenger, is truly the “Woman on the
Move’.” She delivers and picks up deposits
and documents and even helps out some of
our non-profit organizations with deliveries
to make their processes smoother.
Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley
provides professional banking, with a
personal, hometown feel.

Eight years ago I opened

Tanya Gray Salon &
Design Team. I have been
in the beauty industry for
25 years. I have been very
blessed to have my team,
which I believe, are an
extremely talented group
of women. We all share a common goal; “To
provide the best beauty care for our clients.”

Every client is treated with the utmost of

importance. Our product lines for hair and
skin care are also the “best” found in the
industry – many are exclusive to the salon!
Every stylist is product knowledgeable.

I would like to invite you to enjoy a pampering

beauty experience. Allow a member of our
talented and well-trained Design Team
indulge your beauty desires. Call for your
appointment today.

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women on the MOVE

A s a young family with a one year

old son, Tracy and Mike LaPaglia
moved from the Bay area to Murrieta in
1989. They bought North County Sand
and Gravel from Mike’s father and have
grown the company from a small fleet of
5 trucks to a company that includes 18
trucks, 5 sand & rock pits and a new Rock
Crushing Operation. During the last 21
years Tracy and Mike had two more sons
and now the two oldest have joined in
running the business. Tracy works in the
office handling the financial affairs for the
company.
seniors with over $16,000 in college
scholarships every year. She believes, “The
young people in our community are truly
amazing!”
In 2009 she was asked to sit on the
Board of Directors for the newly formed
Murrieta Public Library Foundation. She
says the work has just begun and is looking
forward to the future of a larger and more
diverse public library system in Murrieta.
The foundation’s mission statement is
“Building a Stronger, Educated & Cultured
Community through the Library.”

Tracy and her family stay very connected Tracy along with Mike and the boys are
to the community. Tracy started her committed to this community. They

Tracy LaPaglia
volunteering at school when the boys
were young and continued with their high
school sports and activities. She joined the
Temecula Valley Woman’s Club in 2003
and chaired the Holiday Home Tour for
several years. She found her true passion
when she became the Chairperson for
the TVWC Scholarship committee. She is
in charge of rewarding local high school
strongly support the Murrieta Public
Library, Michelle’s Place, SAFE, Oak
Grove, Little League and, of course, the
public schools.
“I can’t imagine being anywhere else”,
explains Tracy, “Owning a family business
can be hard and trying at times, but the
reward is that we are doing it together.”

L isa Neugebauer grew up in rural

North County San Diego in the City of
Poway. Her parents owned a local family
restaurant, and instilled in Lisa that “small
business work ethic.” Lisa and her husband,
Rick, moved to Murrieta in 1989 primarily
because Lisa wanted to raise her family in
the small-community lifestyle she had so
loved when she was growing up. As a Real
Estate Agent in our Valley, she loves helping
people find homes in this beautiful area.
Lisa has been in the Real Estate and
Insurance industry for over 30 years. She
began her career as a Real Estate Agent for a
transactions, as proven by her impressive
list of credentials and awards, as well as her
reputation with her peers and clients. Lisa
puts her clients first, and enjoys nothing
more than helping them reach their Real
Estate goals.
Lisa is on the Board of Directors for SRCAR
(South Riverside County Association of
Realtors) and is in fact President-Elect of
the Board, as well as Chairwoman of the
Orientation Committee that mentors new
Realtors coming into the Board. She also is a
State Director for the California Association
of Realtors, and has been named “Affiliate

small builder in San Bernardino. Following
that, Lisa worked as a Title Insurance
Representative until 1994, when she got her
Insurance Broker’s License, and sold home
and auto insurance for the Auto Club of
Southern California. Since 2004, she has
been with Rancon Real Estate in Murrieta
as a Broker Associate, getting back to her
roots and true love of Real Estate. With her
experience in both mortgage lending and
title insurance, Lisa truly has a full picture
of the processes involved in Real Estate
Lisa Neugebauer
of the Year” numerous times from many
local communities. Lisa’s tagline: “I make it
happen, you make it home.”
Lisa and Rick have four children -
Jon, Amanda, Ted and Jim, and five
grandchildren - Miah, Savoy, Vaughn,
Vienna and Lilah. When she’s not busy
finding people the homes of their dreams,
Lisa loves to go hiking or hit her gym, to
travel and is a talented cook.

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 women on the MOVE

I n her jeans and boots, Fillie kicks a leg over

her 2011 Harley-Davidson Black & White
Softail Deluxe and lets loose a “she ‘devil’
smile,” she gets her motor running and loves
nothing more than to cruise through the
beautiful Temecula Wine Country, letting
the wind whip through her hair.
When she’s not riding, Fillie gears up for
another day at the Harley-Davidson store;
Quaid Temecula Harley-Davidson that is.
She has worked for the Quaid Family for
the last 27 years in every position in the
Business Office and Service Dept to Finance
Director and Sales Manager. She says Harley-
included Dirt bikes, 3 & 4 wheeler’s, crotch
rockets and for the past eight years Harley-
Davidson’s.
Local Charities are near and dear to Fillie’s
heart. She is actively involved with Denim
& Diamonds SAFE, the Women’s Assistance
League, and says the most rewarding
charity she has ever been involved with
is Support our Troups for which Quaid
Harley-Davidson holds a holiday event at
the store every year in December to help
make the holidays special for the families of
our servicemen and women. The next event
will be on December 4th, 2010!!!

Filomena Powers
Sales Manager/Finance Director
Active Motorcycle Enthusiast
Davidson is a great company to work for.
The customers are the best and the life style Happy Riding!
is awesome. It is like having a second family
and there’s always good food at the BBQ’s,
great friends & rock and roll music.

Fillie has lived in the Inland Valley all her

life and has been happily married for the
last 27 years. She is a proud mom of her
son, Michael, a Licensed Commercial
Pilot who graduated from Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University. She started out
riding motorcycles at age 12 that has

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women on the MOVE
L isa Dana moved to the Temecula Valley
with her husband Mark in 1998, just a
few months after they both received their
Bachelor’s Degrees from California State
University, Chico. As newlyweds, they were
starting their lives in a new area while Mark
continued his education at the Professional
Golfers Career College located in Temecula.
Lisa walked into AppleOne Employment
Services seeking a “temporary” job until
she would find the “career” she was seeking.
Little did she know that AppleOne was
actually the company that was going to
offer her the ideal career opportunity!
Over the course of the twelve years that
Lisa has worked for AppleOne, she has
of income to Temecula Valley residents,
including both temporary and direct-hire
positions. This figure is up over $1 Million
in comparison to 2009. It is true, the local
economy is improving and companies are
hiring!
Lisa is very active in the local Human
Resources community as well. Lisa is one of
the Founding Board Members of the newly
established Chapter for SHRM (Society of
Human Resource Management) known as
Southern California Wine Country SHRM.
Lisa has also previously served on the
PIHRA (Professionals in Human Resources
Association) Board. Lisa and her husband

Lisa Dana
received promotion opportunities and has have put their “roots” into the Temecula
now served as the Branch Manager for the Valley and are proud to be raising their two
Temecula office for the past six years. children in such a beautiful community.

What Lisa loves most about her career is
that her job positions her to make a direct
positive impact on the local economy. By
partnering with companies to provide
outstanding candidates with opportunities
to move into their own ideal careers,
AppleOne’s professional services so far in
2010 have provided more than $3 Million
Working at AppleOne allows Lisa the
opportunity to partner with professionals
to “Find, Understand and Fulfill” the
needs of both their candidates and client
companies who hire through their services.
It is a very fulfilling job and one that offers
many rewards and she cannot imagine
doing anything else!

K athi Parlapiano, Vice President of

Operations for A-Check America, is a
true example of an American success story.
She has been with the Howroyd Group, the
parent company for A-Check, since 1993.
She began her journey working with the
Academy of Computer Technology. When
she left ACT, she was Director of Schools.
In 1999 Kathi transitioned to the newly
created A-Check America, and started as
one of six employees as a records clerk. The
company now employs over 160 people,
and Kathi has worked her way up the ranks
of this organization to a leadership role
that perfectly fits her mission - to enlighten
clients about ways to protect themselves and
just a few of the services they offer. Account
Executives with A-Check work directly
with the Client to determine their specific
needs and create a plan that fits those needs
precisely. With over 3,000 client-companies
from all industries and of all sizes, and a
dedication to constant innovation, A-Check
makes sure they provide companies with
the information they need, when they need
it.
Kathi is a native Southern California girl
that has lived in Ontario since 1984, and
has been married since 1977. She loves to
work in her garden and dreams of having
her own greenhouse so that she can grow

their staff, and to educate them about how
background checks can help to create a safe
and constructive work environment. She
constantly strives to provide training and
mentorship for all A-Check staff members
to further their advancement within the
company.
A-Check America provide employers with
solutions for mitigating their hiring risks,
while at the same time offering outstanding
customer service and state-of-the-art
technology. Background checks, drug
screening, and behavior assessments are
Kathi Parlapiano
organic and genetically unaltered produce.
She and her husband plan on retiring
in Washington State, and living among
the trees. At A-Check, Kathi promoted a
fundraiser for Breast Cancer month - in
a company where professional attire is
the norm, employees could pay $5 for the
privilege of wearing jeans on Wednesdays
during the month of October - which led to
them raising over $1,000 to donate to breast
cancer research. A funny and fun-loving,
loyal manager, Kathi certainly is a Woman
on the Move.

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D enise Walker was raised in a
home where the cultural arts were
incorporated into every day as a way of
living life to its fullest. Growing up, her
parents exposed her to theatres, ballets,
operas, and symphonies on a regular basis.
Perhaps this is why the arts are so easily
included into her life still today.
Denise has had the good fortune to travel
the world, seeking culture flavor from every
destination. Having earned her Master’s in
Business, she has owned several successful
business ventures. Looking back, she credits
her photography company with helping her
to look through the lens of life and focus
women on the MOVE
to their core. The guiding body of her
instruction is the Royal Academy of Dance
Syllabus (RAD). This standard requires
a variety of methods to be learned by
each student, producing a dancer who
is classically trained and well rounded.
Unlike any other program in the Inland
Empire, this instructional method provides
a foundation for a career in dance.
Continuing in her quest to provide new
cultural opportunities, Denise is working on
bringing an international ballet competition
to the Temecula Valley, premiering with a
summer intensive in 2011.

back on the arts.
Moving to Murrieta in 2005, Denise
saw the need for a dance academy that
would provide instruction with a classical
learning foundation. After considerable
research, Denise formed the Inland Valley
Conservatory and has opened the Murrieta
Dance Studio for students to enroll in
educationally based dance classes.
While the first style of dance adopted was
a ballet program, she offers a variety of
cultural dance programs that are authentic
Denise Walker
It is through her vision that professional
dancers will be trained and educated here,
putting our valley on the cultural map of
excellence.
In her spare time, Denise enjoys making
memories with her husband Duncan and
daughter Keahe. She continues her family
tradition of traveling the globe for cultural
flare. In the coming year she plans to visit
Austin, Texas to attend the American
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L inda Wunderlich is a 21-year resident

of the Temecula/Murrieta area and
the Editor/Publisher/CEO of The Valley
Business Journal, Inc.
The Valley Business Journal’s mission is to
help businesses gain a greater understanding
of the tools available to them through their
community, peers and other support services
such as their local Chambers of Commerce.
She is currently an Executive Board Member
for Hospice of the Valleys, a 14-year
Temecula Rotary Club member, a club that
she credits for making her a better person
and the source of strength and wonderful
friendships. Additional affiliations include
Congress, The State Senate, and The State
Assembly, Nominee for the North County
Times ‘Women of Merit’ award, Murrieta
Chamber of Commerce ‘Business of the
Year’ winner in 2000, 2003, 2007 and the
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
‘Business of the Year’ nominee 2004, 2010.
Having worked in a corporate environment
her entire career, Linda has found owning
a small business very hard work but also
very rewarding. “This is the most wonderful
community any small business owner could
ever hope for. Even in these difficult times,
everyone is so willing to help each other
overcome challenges to reach success,” she
says.

Linda
Women’s Council of Realtors as well as other
local organizations. Helping non-profits Previous to publishing The Valley Business
with publicity for their endless efforts in the Journal, she spent 8 years at The Californian,

Wunderlich
community has always been a priority for
her when each monthly issue is put together.
Over the past ten years, Linda has been
honored for her work with the Valley
Business Journal for: State of California
‘Journalist of the Year’ as awarded by the U.S.
Small Business Administration, The City
www.valleybusinessjournal.com
of Temecula Special Achievement Award,
(951) 461-0400
Certificates of Special Recognition from
the last 3 years there as the Publisher.
When all is said and done, Linda’s proudest
role is that of mom to her two grown children.
Her son, Dane, is a successful Realtor in
the Temecula Valley with Coldwell Banker
in Wildomar, and daughter, Tara, is a hair
stylist at Bella Capelli Salon in Temecula.
Linda will be the first one to tell you they are
her very best friends.

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women on the MOVE

M o and her husband Rick are the

owners of “Mo’s Egg House” and
the proud parents of four boys, two grand-
daughters, and one grandson.
spend every morning and every evening
with her mother. This was a true blessing as
it was the last six months Mo had with her
mother.

Inspired by Rick’s father who opened one
of the first coffee shops in Simi Valley in
the 60s, the Daniells always wanted to
be restaurant entrepreneurs. Eight years
into their marriage, they bought their first
restaurant, which they remodeled and
reopened as Omlette’s and Things. Their
first restaurant was known for a fantastic
menu and amazing food. The Daniel’s
sold Omlette’s and Things and opened
a breakfast house in Hawaii. Success in
Hawaii was short-lived however, when
Mo’s mother, and best friend, Sonia, was
diagnosed with lung cancer. The family
Mo’s Egg House is now open and off to
an amazing start. Mo credits her terrific
customers and employees, whom she feels
as though she has known forever. Mo’s
restaurant is all about good service and
terrific quality food with an old-fashioned
home feeling. Mo is a good-hearted
business owner who brings a great local
flavor to her family friendly restaurant.

Monica “Mo”
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and began looking for new restaurant sites.

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day TRIPPER
t’s a horse rider’s true heaven that intertwines with Temecula
Wine Country. Known over the last half-century as the Valle
de Los Caballos, or the Valley of the Horses, the 2,000-acre
spot today has more than 30 miles of riding trails in and around
the grape fields and local wineries.
But since the late 1960s when horse lovers first enjoyed riding
across the more than 70 miles of horse trails covering the
one-time cattle ranch, many of the original trails have been
encroached upon by development and the connector trails have
been cut off at the pass.
Hoping to keep that “wide open” feeling and preserve the
trails in the still largely unincorporated area, one local riding
association is working with Riverside County planning officials
to keep the trails available for future use. Additionally, hiking
and biking groups have joined forces with the horse riders to
form the “Coalition of Trails Enthusiasts” and local wineries
including Renzoni Vineyards and Keyways, Leonnesse, Wiens
Family Cellars ,Wilson Creek and South Coast wineries have
also ponied up support for the trails by providing hitching areas
for horses.
“Our community is truly ‘horse and wine’ country,” says Lorraine
Harrington, board member of the Rancho California Horsemen’s
Association which is working with a county advisory panel for a
plan to keep trail segments connected. “I don’t know of any place
in the state that mixes horse country with wine country. We’ve
got something very unique here.”
And it’s no small number of horse lovers who use the trails, said
Harrington.
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Photos and article by Sandra Shrader
“Our association is always putting together group rides of 20
or 30 people at a time,” she says, adding that the organization
includes more than a hundred members. “But RCHA isn’t the
only riders’ group who uses the trails. The Temecula Eq-Wine
Riders is perhaps the most active local club in terms of group
rides, and they have really helped us get the permissions we
currently have to ride on winery property. And there are other
groups who come here from Orange County, La Cresta, Santa
Rosa plateau area, San Bernardino and Norco.”
In 1985, the county did approve a land use plan of horse trails
and connector trails, but, according to Harrington, not all
the mapped trails were included in a formalized plan, and in
subsequent years, keeping many connector roads linked has
been challenging. RCHA, along with putting up horse crossing
signs and horse safety signs, is working with the country to
acquire some of the existing easements, but “we’ve discovered
256 easements, and it’s a patchwork with some of the easements
not leading anywhere right now,” she adds.
With boundaries roughly stretching from De Portola, Butterfield
Stage and Rancho California roads to Lake Skinner, the region
was originally planned for horse ranches by the developer of
Rancho California which later became known as Temecula.
Pat Ommert, long-time Temeculan and early trails advocate and
member of the RCHA when it was formed in the late 1960s, has
loved riding in the valley all these decades.
“It was, and still is, such great riding country. At one time,
there were many bridle trails, connector roads and dry creek
beds, which is great because horses generally love to migrate to
riverbeds,” recalls Ommert, who now lives near Griffith Park
 day TRIPPER
in Los Angeles, but travels to Temecula for many riding events “Not only do they have Olympic-quality events there, the miles
during the year. of trails out here in Wine Country are a great way for riders who
are competing at Galway Downs
“It was part of the Vail Ranch, so to take their horses out for a long
it was like riding on your own stretch,” she says.
cattle ranch without the work,”
she adds. “There were riding And that is what trail riding in
trails before the first grape was the Valle de Los Caballos is all
even planted and the area which about, said Ommert.
is thought of as Wine Country
now we called the ‘mesas’ then.” “Sure, the area for riding is
sizeably reduced from what it
Adding to the horse country was, but it’s still nice riding out
cachet, says both Harrington here, and there’s plenty of space
and Ommert, is the Southern where horses can stretch their
California Equestrian Center legs,” she says. “And when you
which has hosted several prestigious national and international add in the scenery of grape vines and the hospitality of the
horse competitions showcasing events such as dressage, jumping wineries, it does make for a great time.”
and cross-country.

“The Southern California Equestrian Center is one of the

most famous equine businesses in the world,” says Harrington, For more information, visit www.rchatemecula.org
referring to the respected 240-acre facility, formerly known as
Galway Downs until new owners took over the center in 2004.
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helping HANDS

The holidays are right around the corner. While the economy
this year has been trying for most of us, there are those who have
it worse. California Family Life Center (CFLC), for the past 22
years, has been helping to make the holidays a little brighter
for children in our Valley who otherwise might have nothing
to look forward to. Around town you will find CFLC’s Giving
Trees (for example, Promenade Mall, Hemet Mall and various
businesses). On these trees are Angel Cards representing the
more than 600 children and teenagers that are from the lowest
8% of the poverty index that CFLC assists. Children that are
Sobriety International Brings
in foster families, or being raised by grandparents or in group Traditional Support for Families
homes. CFLC interviews each child and comes up with three
wishes that the child has for the holidays, each costing under Dealing with Alcoholism
$35. Their wishes might surprise you. Some simply want warm
socks, or maybe a dress shirt Sobriety International cares. Sobriety International
and tie for interviewing. encourages people who would otherwise have no hope
of recovery. Developing countries throughout the world
The program is not meant to rarely have recovery programs that reach the people
instill materialism in these where they live. Sobriety International works through
youth, but instead to give local churches in these countries.
them a light, something
to look forward to - the Sobriety International teaches life transformation skills
fact that they receive a through a Christ Centered 12-Step Program. They teach
personalized, desired gift awareness, acceptance, repentance, reconciliation,
shows them that someone restitution, accountability and ambassadorship. The
does care about them and goal is to assist people who will, in turn, assist other
gives them something to be people with similar troubles. The act of empowering
excited about. CFLC’s region leaders allows for the work of Sobriety International to
runs from Indio to Valley Center. CFLC’s mission: “California continue.
Family Life Center’s mission is to provide safety, comfort and
healing to children suffering abuse and abandonment; to teach In the words of founder Dave Kentish “Basically, we are
love and trust; to instill self-esteem, values and hope for the trying to stop some of the cycles of alcoholism. We are
future - and in so doing, assist children trapped in hopelessness trying to help families and bring them back together.
and despair become compassionate and contributing members And our ultimate goal is to put the word out to police,
of the community.” Items purchased for the kids are turned mayors, and anyone with civic responsibility that we
back in to CFLC, who then wraps and delivers the gifts to the are here in this community with the goal of reaching
children in time for the holidays. Donors can even purchase out, giving hope, and challenging people to get better.”
items online (so many sites are offering free shipping!) and
have them delivered straight For more information on Sobriety International contact:
to the organization’s offices. davek@sobrietyInternational.org 951-691-8038
P.O. Box 253, Murrieta , CA 92564
Please consider, while you
are out doing your holiday
shopping, picking up an
Angel card and answering a
wish for one of these kids. For
more information please visit
www.cflckids.org or contact
Ozzie at 951-765-6955.

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a five-story rotunda, numerous patios and windows, castle
towers, minarets, a Cloister Wing (with Catacombs), flying
buttresses, Mediterranean domes and a pedestrian skybridge
among many other features.
The Festival of Lights is well known for its nearly three million
Christmas lights, and over 400 animated figures. Although
the Festival lasts all throughout the holiday season, the day
after Thanksgiving is the lighting ceremony. On this day city
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fireworks light up the sky and nearly 25,000 people attend
annually to view the unique hotel and its holiday decorations.
During the festival of lights, decorations including musical
angels, carolers on the balconies, and a Santa Claus climbing
the chimney are featured.
The Festival offers five weeks of holiday merriment in Downtown
Riverside, celebrating the season with family activities that
include the “Switch-On Ceremony”; holiday decorations and
lights on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Mission Inn Avenue
and on City-owned buildings; the Inland Empire’s first outdoor
ice skating rink; holiday-themed vendors; family-friendly live
entertainment; and of course, Santa Claus.
The Riverside Festival of Lights allows everyone - no matter
what age - to be charged with wonder and anticipation of the
magic of the holidays. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part
of this wonderful Riverside tradition.
The 18th annual Festival of Lights begins Friday, November
26, 2010 at sunset and continues through Sunday, January 2,
2011. For more information, please visit www.missioninn.com
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taking care of BUSINESS
APPLEONE TEMECULA
TO CONTRIBUTE
$3M IN JOBS
TO LOCAL ECONOMY
Temecula, CA—AppleOne Employment Services reports that
as of September 2010, its Temecula location has contributed
$2,884.429 by way of jobs to the city’s economy—and the number
is projected to pass the $3 million mark by the end of the year.
This number, a 35% growth over September 2009’s $1,876,930,
represents income generated by the nearly 1,000 job seekers
placed on Temporary assignments as well as the more than 50
placed Direct Hire or full-time employees.
“We regularly monitor the income that our professional services
bring into our local community and are very excited by the growth
in AppleOne placements,” says Temecula Branch Manager Lisa
Dana. “Our branch is experiencing increased momentum, and
this is a great sign for the economy overall.” Staffing agencies are
traditionally known to be economic barometers because they are
either first to grow or to contract depending on which direction
the economy is heading.
Committed to the Temecula Community
Lisa and Paul are two of the seven recruiters on AppleOne
Temecula’s tenured staff—which also includes Debra Andriacchi,
Karen DiDominic, Kristen Holdren, Vivian Silva and Chelsea
Kenton. All are deeply rooted in the City, both as professionals
and as residents. “We have been part of the Temecula landscape
since way back in 1987,” says Andriacchi. “Many members
of our community—job seekers and employers alike—have
had the opportunity to experience our service. Our belief
that the applicant is the center of the universe has enabled us
to consistently attract the top local talent. As a recruiter, I’m
very proud to know that we have assisted so many of our local
residents in finding work that helped them succeed during the
recent recession.”
“AppleOne started in Temecula before it was even a City,” says
AppleOne Division Vice President Gregg Hassler, who joined
AppleOne 23 years ago and led the company’s expansion to the
Inland Empire and helmed the opening of the Temecula office.
“At that time, the future growth of the region was only a thought.
We’ve been here practically since day one and we’ve grown with
Temecula, and have out-serviced and out-lasted most other local
and national employment services in the area. I have had the
experience of seeing many great people and great companies
meet these past two decades—and we are looking forward to the
next 20 years of careers to come!”
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AppleOne Temecula’s community involvement has earned them
a nomination for Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s
Business of the Year award.
Temecula Job Seekers Paying it Forward
According to Regional Vice President Shane Riley, another
significant contributor to job creation in Temecula is the job
seekers themselves. “It is truly amazing how the Temecula
community came together to weather and now recover from
the recession. One great example of this is our applicants here
at AppleOne. Having been unemployed for longer than most of
them ever experienced, they now return to work with renewed
appreciation and enthusiasm. These are exceptional professionals
who have been displaced and are now working once again—
but with so much more commitment and motivation. Just
as importantly, it’s as if they have taken it upon themselves to
be ambassadors for displaced workers. By being such great
employees, they demonstrate to employers the caliber of job
seekers to be found there. I really applaud our associates—their
excellent work ethic, dedication and ability to get the job done
are really encouraging businesses to hire, which means they
are creating job opportunities for more locals. Kudos to the
Temecula professional community for paying it forward!”
Boosting Employer Confidence
“Local companies are starting to see their business pick up and
feel ‘safe’ hiring employees on a Temporary-to-Hire basis,” says
Dana. “In many cases, the talent that we place perform so well
that our client asks to hire them. This creates a win-win for both
our client company and the workers we represent.”
Further making hiring through AppleOne a winning proposition
for employers is the exclusive 5/50 Assurance Plan. “Word quickly
spread that AppleOne is the ONLY staffing firm to offer a five-
year Guarantee,” says Assistant Branch Manager Paul Villamil.
“Businesses like being able to hire with confidence knowing that
in the event the position reopens for ANY reason, including a
promotion of the candidate placed, a 50% credit would be applied
by us to refill the position.” This unprecedented guarantee is
among the many uniquely AppleOne solutions that came from
the company’s commitment to ‘client for life’ relationships. “Our
strong partnerships with employer companies were earned
by our carefully listening to their specific needs and most
importantly, creating a great result.”
To learn more about AppleOne, visit www.appleone.com or call (800) 564-
5644. Businesses and job seekers may contact AppleOne’s Temecula office
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OLIVEWOOD GROUNDBREAKING IS IT TIME TO RETILE OR

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Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on Monday, November
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exchange for the investment, a conditional green card is issued
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Creation of new jobs is one of the criteria for an approved EB5 For Over 25 Years!
project, a designation that this site in Murrieta now has.

Bruce Coleman of the City’s Business Development Department Now, more than ever...
was instrumental in getting American Redevelopment
Solutions teamed up with Oak Grove Equities. Grading and
construction should begin in early 2011, with the first tenant
opening for business later that same year.

Left to right: Garrie Aspengren (Murrieta Chamber), Rick Gibbs(City Council)

Craig Schleuniger, Rick Neugebauer, Rex Oliver (Chamber), Glen Daigle, Steve
Saunders(Chamber), Ron Darling (ARS) and Steve Levin9Chamber), and Bruce
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retro REWIND
REUNITE
O ne of the most fun experiences in my 30 years of DJing
and hosting TV shows was producing both seasons of
VH1’s Bands Reunited. When I was approached to do the show
I grasped the concept immediately – find a great band who had
broken up, track down all the members wherever they were now
and convince them to get back together for a one-off live concert
– and do it all within the space of seven days!!! It sounded fun if
impossible, which is why VH1 had brought me in – they’d been
unsuccessfully trying to get a pilot episode made for over a year
– and they figured my contacts in the music world would be a
definite plus.
I was the behind-the-scenes man, the Sherlock Holmes of VH1,
hunting down all these different groups to try and convince them
to get back together. I knew that in some cases it would take a lot
of work, quite a few of the break-ups had been very painful, one
even involvied punches – and that was between two brothers.
Straight away we established some inflexible criteria. There had
to be at least three visible members in the band – that ruled out
Tears For Fears to my dismay – and they couldn’t have played
together live for at least a decade – there goes Madness, Culture
Club and The Go-Gos! We put together a long wish list and
then found that three of our top 10 already had plans to reunite
by themselves, The Police, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran.
Quickly getting over those disappointments we finally got the
first season line-up ready, ten bands whose former members were
now scattered across the globe, from New Zealand to New Jersey,
from Florida to France. The bands we were set to reunite were
Berlin, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Alarm, Kajagoogoo, A
Flock of Seagulls, Klymaxx, Romeo Void, Dramarama, Extreme
and New Kids on the Block.
Armed with an office in Los Angeles and another in London, I
set out on the quest for bands and frequent flyer miles (it was
during Bands Reunited that I hit TWO MILLION! Platinum
for life!). Our first band was relatively local, Berlin. Most of the
members were up and down the West Coast with only two of the
originals living back East. Terri Nunn and John Crawford from
Berlin were at first very hesitant to do it, their split had been
anything but pleasant. The last time they had seen each other
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Richard Blade with
the reunited Frankie Goes To Hollywood
was more than a decade ago when harsh words in a lawyer’s
office caused them both to storm out in anger. We contacted
them individually – actually ‘ambushed’ was the term we used –
with the cameras rolling and our brilliant host, Aamer Haleem,
convinced them to give it a shot. Four days later they met up in
an LA rehearsal studio. We left Terri in the room alone (with
cameras on her of course, this was TV after all) and you could
cut her nervousness with a knife. When John Crawford walked
in carrying flowers for Terri they both erupted in tears and she
ran up to him and hugged him for all those lost years. I can tell
you there wasn’t a dry eye amongst the production crew either.
The rest of the band members then joined them and it was like
a family reunion or the best Thanksgiving ever! We had to tell
them to break it up and start rehearsing as they had less than 48
hours before their live show.
Other reunions with major heartfelt moments included the
two brothers behind the Grammy-winning Liverpool band,
A Flock of Seagulls. Mike and Ali Score had actually come to
blows over the musical direction of the band and had not spoken
to each other since, even avoiding seeing each other at family
get-togethers. When we were able to persuade them to forgive
and forget the two brothers became an amazing musical team
picking up where they left off almost instantly. At their reunion
show at La Scala in London we made sure we flew in Mike and
Ali’s mum to be there. She was brimming with tears, pride and
emotion as she watched her two boys finally back together and
performing to a packed crowd at one of London’s best venues.
Not all reunions went that well, and I have to credit VH1 for
making sure that what we aired was 100% real –
this was not a faked
reality series.
We tracked the
members of
Frankie Goes To
Hollywood from
Liverpool to Florida,
from London to New
Zealand and got them
all back together. The d A Flock Of
Seagulls
e an
Richard Blad
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venue was booked, the gear loaded in and the audience alerted.
Then it all fell apart. Lead singer Holly Johnson’s partner decided
that it wouldn’t be right for him to do the show and insisted he
quit the reunion. Holly went along with that and left the other
band members devastated. This group of tough guys who came
from the wrong side of the tracks of the gritty, industrial city of
Liverpool sat there in tears as Holly walked out. Then they in
turn shook hands and quietly went back to their normal lives.
The band who in 1984 were being heralded as ‘the next Beatles”
were not to relive their former glory.

People ask me all the time if there will be another season of

“Bands Reunited” and I have to sadly answer “probably not.” The
show never wanted to just go after one-hit-wonders, but to focus
on groups that had great music as part of their history. But there
are a couple of huge groups that still have the potential for an
amazing reunion. Who? Well, if I was put on the spot and asked
what band I would most like to see get back together outside of
the show, perhaps on a mega-tour like the recent excursion by
The Police who would it be? I’d have to give you two bands. First,
The Smiths. This is a reunion that music fans like myself can only
dream of, but this Manchester band has one of the most loyal cult
followings of any group, anywhere. Getting them back together
would take more than a TV show, it would take a miracle.
Multiple lawsuits, massive egos and bad blood stand between
them. Morrissey was once asked by the Los Angeles Times about
Bands Reunited and replied “I’m waiting in my bedroom with
a BB gun for Richard Blade and his crew to come to my door.”
But then again, if Sting and Stewart Copeland can set aside their
differences then why not Morrissey and Johnny Marr?

The other group I’d love to see reunite is a rock band whose songs
may just be more popular now than they were back in the day –
Journey! I met Steve Perry (the lead singer) recently while doing
my show at the Sirius XM studios and he said a reunion was
not in the cards, that ‘Journey’ tour without him with a sound-
alike singer and that he is working on new music. Such a shame,
because thanks to Glee, “Guitar Hero” “Rock Band” “Grand
Theft Auto” and The Sopranos, Journey’s music and Steve Perry’s
voice is inescapable and I know that at virtually every party and
wedding I DJ that “Don’t Stop Believin’” is a highlight. To see
Journey with Steve Perry at a stadium joined on the chorus by
60,000 enraptured concert goers would be an unforgettable
experience. So in the spirit of ‘never say never’ until they finally
do decide to reunite, either by themselves or perhaps prodded by
TV cameras, I won’t stop believin’!

That’s my choice, but what band would you most like to see get
back together?

Richard Blade is heard daily nationwide on Sirius XM’s First Wave. Richard
also DJs weddings, private parties and special events and can be reached at
richard@richardblade.com

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legal EASE
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ARE RIPE FOR THE TAKING BY
WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES
G overnment contracts provide a significant business
opportunity for Women Owned Small Businesses
(WOSBs). The U.S. Small Business Administration published a
A WOSB must be able to provide documentation demonstrating
that it meets the requirements and must be certified by the
government. This can be a tricky process. You will need your birth
final rule effective February 4, 2011, aimed at expanding federal certificate and/or Naturalization papers. LLCs will need articles
contracting opportunities for WOSBs. The rule helps assure of organization and an operating agreement. Corporations will
compliance with the current statutory law that awards at least need articles of incorporation, by-laws, issued stock certificates,
5% of government prime and subcontract dollars to WOSBs. including the front and back copies signed in accord with the
by-laws, stock ledger and any voting agreements.
A WOSB is a small business that is at least 51% owned and
controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens. The The SBA has designated 83 industries as underrepresented. Just
ownership must be direct, cannot be subject to conditions a few examples are: Specialized Freight Trucking; Motion Picture
and the woman must manage the day-to-day operations of and Video Industries; Investigation and Security Services; and
the business. She must make the long term decisions for the Travel Reservation Services. A WOSB can look on the Federal
business, hold the highest officer position in the concern, and Business Opportunities web site (www.fbo.gov) to find Federal
have managerial experience of the extent and complexity needed government solicitations. There is more good news on the
to run the concern. The woman manager need not have the horizon - a senate bill was introduced in 2010 to remove the 5%
technical expertise or possess the required license to be found to limit on the anticipated award price for contracts awarded under
control the concern if she can demonstrate that she has ultimate the procurement program for WOSBs.
managerial and supervisory control over those who possess
the required licenses or technical expertise. However, if a man Finally, beware that the Federal government can seek
possesses the required license and has an equity interest in the administrative, civil and criminal remedies if someone falsely
concern, he may be found to control the concern. self certifies, misrepresents its status as a WOSB or provides
false information to the Government.
Disclaimer: Brad Jefferson Landon, Esq. of Landon Law, APC is licensed to practice law in the State of California. Please note that this article does not constitute legal advice, and should
not be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all
the facts and documents at issue. This article does not create an attorney-client relationship with Brad Jefferson Landon, Esq. or Landon Law, APC. Brad Jefferson Landon, Esq. can be
reached at 951-677-7774 or find him on the web at www.bluejeanlawyer.com

Family Law • Business Law

Incorporations • LLC’s
Construction Law
Personal Injury

Brad Jefferson Landon, ESQ.
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951-677-7774
www.bluejeanlawyer.com
29975 Technology Drive, Suite 101
Murrieta, California 92563
December 2010/January 2011
ENCORE
MONTE DE ORO
HALLOWEEN
The New Halloween Classic: The
Rocky Horror Picture Show had
a stellar debut at Monte de Oro
Winery on Saturday, October 30th.

Playing to a full house, the

Halloween event of the season
featured a full screen version of The
Rocky Horror picture show, complete
with the live stage production of
Rocky Horror featuring the cast of
the Inland Stage Company.

Photos by RK Green

HELP RIDE
2010
On Saturday, October 23rd Lukas
Nelson and Gilby Clarke came to
town for the 2nd Annual Help Ride
event in Old Town Temecula. It
was a day filled with motorcycles,
music, and vendors.

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