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April—2021 Vol 1 No 1
The Plateau News
Serving the Entire Santa Rosa Plateau Community
www.theplateaunews.com
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13. 4 Reasons NOW is the time to learn piano
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What began as a family day trip in 2001 has burgeoned into one of the Temecula Wine Re-
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Temecula Valley, it was just for a relaxing day trip to explore the local wine country and at the
time no one in the Fazeli family could have imagined that this simple getaway would serve as
the beginning of a life-changing adventure.
The Fazeli’s fell in love with the Valley and purchased land to grow some grapes and maybe
make a little wine however, BJ Fazeli has never understood the meaning of the word
“little”. Connecting with his Persian ancestry, BJ Fazeli chose the Shiraz grape as the bench-
mark grape for his winery. From there, Fazeli Cellars’ commitment to excellence has trans-
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Beware of harsh chemicals:
Everyday cleaning & health during the pandemic and beyond
(BPT) - The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the dan- 3. The harsh chemicals suggested to kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus
gers of rampant overuse of harsh chemicals in products we that causes COVID-19, as well as other dangerous viruses, bac-
use every day to clean our skin, homes, offices and public teria, E. coli, Salmonella, Staph and MRSA also kill the good
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more important than ever. A recent CDC study, "Cleaning and ria to fight infections and protect our immune systems, making
Disinfectant Chemical Exposures and Temporal Associations it critical to add environmental probiotics to our cleaning regi-
with COVID-19," warns Americans to be vigilant when using mens at home, in office buildings and in public places. Chemical
harsh cleaning products (including sprays, wipes and hand -free P2 Probiotic Power products offer external probiotic tech-
sanitizers), citing a dramatic increase in accidental poison- nology to deliver a stronger defense barrier than antibacterial
ings compared to the last two years. For example, in 2020 products, disinfectants and bleach. Our environment, just like
alone, U.S. poison control centers responded to 18,292 expo- our body, has an immune system that plays a key role in our
sure cases from hand sanitizer in children 12 years and under. overall health. The best way to boost and balance the environ-
Additionally, the FDA recalled 178 alcohol hand sanitizer mental immune system is to use P2 probiotics to replenish and
products that contained dangerous and toxic ingredients for correct the balance of good bacteria on surfaces, in the air, on
humans, pets and plants - like methanol and 1-propanol. your skin and in/on your pets. If we continue to use cleaning
products with harsh chemicals that kill good bacteria, we will
So, what is safe? Here's a short list:
see more virulent strains of superbug bacteria, mold, fungus
1. The base for most disinfectants contains toxic chemicals and mildew - because microbes always have the last word.
like alcohol, bleach and acid, which quickly lose their effec-
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5 Ways to add fun and function to
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(BPT) - Now is the perfect time to create more living space in
your home. Whether you need a place to take a break from daily
stressors, get some work done or host friends and family, look no
further than your own garage.
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1) Clean and organize
The first step is to look at the current state of your garage. To
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your upgraded garage shop is a Portable Electric Air Compressor, $250.
which can be used for power nailers, sanders, paint spray guns
and much more - plus, at less powerful settings, it can be used to
quickly blow away dust and debris.
date your garage. Most garages have just one or two light
bulbs hanging from the ceiling, but you'll want more than
that for your new, useful space. Try an industrial-style light
fixture or customizable, sleek track lighting to make the
room feel more inviting to friends for casual hang-outs.
Plus, it'll be easier to see when you're working on projects.
4) Bring on the entertainment
To get the most out of your new garage, make sure it is all
about entertainment. Think about how you'll be using the
2) Heat it up
space. The garage is a great place to hang a TV for football
Creating a year-round garage to enjoy will mean you'll have to Sundays and video games. Adding extra speakers can pro-
take the extra step to ensure the walls and ceilings are insulated vide a complete experience, whether it's watching the game
correctly. For extra warmth, use a workshop heater like the Mr. or listening to music while you work on your latest project.
Heater Big Maxx Garage Heater from Northern Tool + Equip- If you plan to host regular game nights, fill the room with a
ment. A heater this size can easily warm up a two- or three-car poker or ping-pong table that can be easily folded up when
garage, allowing you to work and play comfortably in your space not in use.
no matter the outside temperature.
5) Get comfortable
One of the most important parts of your new garage space is
seating. Whether you go with recliners, a sofa, stools or a
combination of all three, look for furniture that fits your
space. Find pieces that let you get comfortable, can stand
being outdoors and are versatile. Leather is a classic materi-
al plus it's easy to clean and maintain. For another way to
add comfort - and more entertainment possibilities - set up
3) Let in the light a side bar with a refrigerator to keep cool drinks and snacks
Switching up the lighting is an easy and inexpensive way to up- at hand.
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Bring a little luxury to your life by bringing wine country to you
(BPT) - While you're staying at home and doing your best to be 1. Set the mood with music
safe during a pandemic, there's one thing you shouldn't have to
compromise on - high-quality wine. And if you're a seasoned Turn up the music and get ready to relax. Choose your go-to
wine drinker, you know that Napa Valley is the place to be. wine tasting playlist or search for one that's already been creat-
ed wherever you listen to music. It's all about what gets you in
"Napa Valley's reputation is globally recognized, but its output the wine-tasting mood.
is remarkably small," says Elizabeth Vianna, winemaker at
Chimney Rock Winery. "We produce only 4% of California's 2. Try a virtual tasting
total wine production, but that 4% represents the very best Cal- Escape to wine country with a virtual visit to Napa Valley win-
ifornia has to offer." eries. For example, Wine.com is hosting "A Toast to Napa Val-
So, if you can't have a travel adventure this year, Napa Valley ley" - a free virtual wine tasting event featuring some of Napa's
can come to you. Here's how to bring a little luxury to your life most acclaimed wine producers. You can even purchase wine
and experience wine country without ever leaving your home. to taste during the session that will be shipped directly to your
home or can be sent to a loved one as a holiday gift. To sign up
and get your wine for the tasting, go to wine.com. The session
will be on the Wine.com website for several months. This is a
way to share a common experience with friends and family
tuning in at the same time, all from the safety of your own
home.
3. Treat yourself to a cinematic getaway
Wine and film share a profound link: the ability of a single sip
or scene to whisk your senses away to a wholly different time
and place. After all: Wine, popcorn and a good movie makes
for a great time, any night of the week. For inspiration, check
out Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top 10 Greatest Wine Movies
of All Time by visiting www.winemag.com.
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4. Treat yourself to a spa night
Rest and recover with a little spa time. Light a candle, put on a
different kind of face mask, pour yourself a glass of cabernet
and hop into a steaming tub of bubbly water to soothe sore
muscles and promote a restful night of sleep - and dream of a
day where you can enjoy wine country in person. It's the per-
fect cap to your Napa-themed day.
5. Get cooking
If you were really exploring Napa Valley, you'd be feasting on
fresh, local fare for every meal. For your Napa day at home,
consider this sublime recipe for grilled New York Steak with
Porcini Mushroom Butter from wine country chef Colin Crow-
ley. Whatever you choose to cook or order in from your favorite
restaurant, don't forget to select wines that pair well with your
food choices.
Grilled New York Steak with Porcini Butter (Serves 6)
1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
3/4 cup warm water MOONSET from the SE side of Teneja
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 small onion, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 NY Strip steaks, 7 ounces each
Put the wine, thyme sprigs and shallots in a small saucepan
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3 fresh trends to inspire your 2021 garden
(BPT) - Home gardening offers plentiful benefits that support mental and physical health, and many people have decided to begin
or expand their gardens during the pandemic. Whether you're a new gardener looking to learn or a seasoned green thumb who
has been growing plants for years, you want inspiration for the upcoming growing season.
Following expert-recommended top trends can help set you up for success and make your garden the envy of the neighborhood.
The 2021 Burpee GardenCast forecast, found at www.burpee.com/GardenCast, is an inspirational resource based on industry
trends and cultural insights, combining expertise from Burpee horticulturalists, registered dietitian Marisa Moore and HGTV star
and lifestyle expert Kelly Edwards.
The GardenCast trends for 2021 include:
Immunity Garden
Health is top of mind for people across the country. An abundant garden full of vibrant vegetables like winter squash, radishes
and tomatoes can help you commit to a nutrient-rich diet that strengthens your immune system.
A vegetable's color reflects the different phytonutrients and antioxidants inside, according to the Journal of Nutrition and Metab-
olism. Growing a rainbow of vegetables allows you to create multi-hued meals with health and disease-fighting benefits.
"Planting an Immunity Garden right in your own backyard will do a world of good," says Moore. "It offers unlimited access to
nutrient-dense vegetables that help support your overall health and well-being. Tomatoes are a great example: they are rich in
vitamin C, which plays a vital role in a healthy immune system."
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Featured Santa Rosa Plateau Artist of the Month — Susana Serrano
About the Artist-by the artist
In most of my work, I use Pastels.
Painting only with my fingers (not
with brushes or pencils) mixing the
powder pastels in the different col-
ors to get the texture I want. Little
by little with my good, dirty hands
emerges, the result of work with
great respect to the subject and
therefore gives me great satisfac-
tion.
I have a passion for illustrating Na-
tive Americans in quite a bit of my
work, this passion comes from when
I was a young student of having the
good fortune to live for a month on
a Reservation in South Dakota. Dur-
ing that time I developed love, re-
spect and gratitude for Mother
Earth. Seeing the constant struggle
to preserve nature and animals in-
fluences my work.
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ART/PHOTO CONTEST
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10Santa Rosa Nature Education Foundation
Beginning in 1997 until 2004, a third grade outdoor daily field trip program to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Re-
serve was funded by a $90,000 grant from the Metropolitan Water District. Approximately 4,000 students were being served
from six school districts that were within the District’s service area. The program was implemented by the Riverside County
Regional Park and Open Space District (RivCoParks) who was responsible for visitor services at the Reserve.
Program content, volunteer and Docent training was, and is, managed by the RivCoParks site Naturalist.
In 2002, the water district informed RivCoParks that the grant would end in 2004 and thus the costs for the program would then
be the responsibility of the school districts/classrooms and/or RivCoParks.
Concerned Reserve volunteers and Docents approached RivCoParks to propose the form-
ing of a non-profit to fundraise and sustain the program by committing to half ($45,000)
of the original grant. As a result of that discussion and subsequent partnership, May 1,
2003, SRPF was officially formed as a California 501 (c) 3 non-profit. Marvin and Bill
Trotter wrote a check for $200 so we could open a checking account and Dr. Frank Ellis
paid for one year’s 800# phone line. RivCoParks provided an area in the Visitor Center
conference room for a corner office.
In 2004 the first fundraiser, a garden tour, was proposed by a local residents Lou Ann
Schrock and Gidget Thompson and continued for 15 years as its signature event. The
$45,000 annual commitment has been fulfilled every year, even as programs were added
and the annual operating budget increased.
As the Board of Directors grew and the fundraising became more diversified, so did the mission and the management of the or-
ganization. The Board began discussing how to increase the number of school districts and classrooms, how to reach older stu-
dents, and develop nature education programs that would have an impact on a child’s development as an environmental steward.
To that end, in 2010 significant changes began taking place: more defined policies and procedures were developed, a transition
from a Board that was handling all the work of the organization to a staff model separating out the day-to-day operations from
the fiduciary and organizational oversight, Board standing committees were instituted, bylaws were reviewed and updated and
the mission was refined.
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4 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time Ever to Learn to Play Piano want to see—or something you
(StatePoint) As the weather grows cold and the COVID-19
pandemic continues to impact communities nationwide,
would like to mention to the
many people are spending more time at home. Residents of The Plateau—
If that describes you, and you’re looking for new ways to
fill the time and perhaps improve your mood, consider Just go to our website and
learning to play the piano.
Playing piano may be beneficial to your wellness in a
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number of key ways. Here are a few insights into why now
is the best time ever to learn -- or hone -- this skill:
• It sharpens the mind: Playing piano helps improve cog-
nitive function and memory. At a time when it’s very easy www.theplateaunews.com
to turn to passive activities like scrolling through social
media apps, playing piano presents a beneficial alterna-
tive that keeps the mind active and has even been shown
to promote healthy aging.
• It’s good for your mood: Playing an instrument, such as
piano, can reduce stress and anxiety, providing much
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• It may boost immunity: You are probably well-aware of
the value of vitamin C, but did you know that music may This
provide similar benefits? Research conducted by the Uni-
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• It’s easier than ever to get started: New tools are making
it easier than ever to build piano skills and create music
at home. For example, Casio keyboards, which range
from small and portable to upright piano-sized, have built
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chords, too, making it easy for beginners to learn. Once
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and recording tools to compose and capture your music.
To learn more, visit casiomusicgear.com.
Have some extra time on your hands these days at home?
Put those hands to good use by learning to play piano.
13School Events for the Month Plateau Schools
Cole Canyon ES
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone:951.696.1421
Fax:951.304.1861
Thompson MS
24040 Hayes Avenue
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone:951.696.1410
Fax:951.304.1691
Murrieta Valley HS
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone:951.696.1408
Fax:951.304.1803
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Local Sporting Events
15Solution to this months Sudoku
“Don’t give it five minutes, if you’re not going
to give it five years.” - Meghan Markle
Five reasons to refresh your outdoor living space for all seasons
(BPT) - Last year, many people took a fresh look at their outdoor living spaces, as life outdoors became of
renewed importance as spaces to gather together. Backyards transformed into stay-cation retreats, and
front entries were revamped into spaces for social distancing reminiscent of old-fashioned porches.
No matter where you live, your outdoor space can be enjoyed all season with simple upgrades using hard-
scapes, such as adding a fire pit for warm gatherings or an outdoor kitchen for the taste of summer all
year. Whether you do it yourself or hire a landscape professional, hardscaping materials - including natu-
ral stone, interlocking concrete pavers and retaining wall systems - can add value to your home and help
set the stage for a heated hot tub, cozy seating around a fire, wood-fired ovens for pizza parties and more.
1) Add a fire feature for chilly days and nights. A fireplace, fire table, fire pit, chiminea or patio heater will
enhance any outdoor space with warmth and ambiance. "One of our most popular hardscape installations
features a fire ring surrounded by a seat wall," said Scott Arnold, manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul,
Minnesota. "A fire feature is a useful and beautiful addition to any outdoor space that you can enjoy all
year." Fire pits and fireplaces also are available in kits including all materials that are popular with do-it-
yourselfers.
2) A dedicated outdoor cooking space lets you grill in any season. Along with multifunction grills, compact
wood-fired outdoor ovens are popular choices, and hardscape designs can make the perfect countertop or
grill island. "Cooking outside isn't just for summer," Arnold says. "Easily accessible grills, wood-fired ov-
ens or outdoor kitchens built with hardscapes are essential in outdoor spaces."
163) Create easy access from indoors to outdoors. A raised patio, built with retaining wall units and pavers, is
a low-maintenance solution as compared to a deck. Its surface absorbs heat and may help keep ice at bay.
Pavers come in many styles, textures and colors, and require little to no maintenance if properly installed.
"We often vary paver shapes, colors and textures to define space and create distinct outdoor rooms," says
Arnold.
4) Consider year-round seating, such as seat walls created with segmental retaining wall units. "VERSA-
LOK is the one block I do 90% of my projects with; it can do it all," says Stan Genadek, owner of Genadek
Excavating and Landscaping in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and creator and host of a YouTube channel
on landscaping, "Dirt Monkey University." Says Genadek: "Because of its versatility and ease of installa-
tion, VERSA-LOK is the gold standard in retaining wall systems." Use it for retaining walls, freestanding
and seat walls, couches, tiers with bermed seating, planters, columns, curves and more.
5) Accessorize with functionality in mind. Lighting, pergolas, shades, awnings, screens and year-round fur-
niture should be considered in an outdoor space all-season refresh. Low-voltage LED lighting can be in-
stalled between courses of retaining wall units, under capstones and along paving stone patios and paths.
Look for furniture, such as Comfort Craft Outdoor Furniture, that's durable against the elements and
doesn't need storage or maintenance other than cleaning.
Outdoor living is an essential part of everyone's health and well-being, and hardscaping materials help you
create an outdoor space that adds value to your property and keeps you outside longer into the night, earli-
er in the spring and later into the season.
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you
should SMELL like dirt.” - Margaret Atwood
17Birds Attacking Your Windows? Here’s How to Stop It
(StatePoint) If you’ve ever noticed a bird attack your windows, you may wonder why this strange behavior is occurring. Beyond
the potential disruption it might cause your family, repeated attacks can be harmful to birds. Understanding the problem howev-
er, can help you put a stop to it, and better protect the birds nesting on your property.
The Problem
Many birds will stake out a territory, perhaps by your home, and vigorously defend it. If a territorial bird discovers its reflection in
your window, it may perceive this reflection to be another bird competing for its territory and mate, compelling the bird to attack.
This attack of its own reflection can take the form of pecking or scratching at your window, as well as flying up and banging into
your window. When repeated, these actions deplete a bird’s energy and put its health and the health of its nesting young at risk.
Though this can occur at any time of year, it happens most often in spring, with males.
A Solution
You can help stop this problem from occurring. One good solution designed to do so is Stop Bird Attack, a removable, white coat-
ing that may be sprayed on any window. It eliminates the bird’s window reflection, calms the bird and stops the attack. Effective
for Northern Cardinals, American Robins, California Towhees and other territorial birds, Stop Bird Attack is made by Window-
Alert, a brand that also makes bird window decals and UV Liquid products that help prevent bird strikes (another common haz-
ard to birds). More information can be found by visiting windowalert.com.
Take it a Step Further
While you are at it, consider other dangers to birds that you can eliminate on your property. For example, by swapping out con-
ventional pesticides with essential oils, you can ward off pests in your garden without putting birds at risk. You might also try
keeping pet cats indoors or in an enclosure to prevent them from attacking birds.
“While your home’s windows can be an unexpected hazard to birds, it’s important to be aware of the easy solutions that can help
keep them safe this spring nesting season and beyond,” says Spencer Schock, founder of WindowAlert.
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