You've burned your turkey and you just don't know what to do, the turkey hasn't thawed and its got to go in the oven, or you're not sure how long to cook your big bird and the whole family will be gathering in hours, so what do you do? Call the Turkey hotline of course.

With 30 years of experience offering advise to cooks everywhere, Butterball opened its hotline today The turkey hotline, will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week through December. So if you've got questions don’t hesitate to call 1-800- Butterball. They'll help you with last-minute tips on how to save your turkey from doom.

Turkey Trivia
November 24, 2010

Want to be the smartest bird at the dining room table tomorrow? Peruse these interesting facts:

• At one time, the turkey and the bald eagle were each considered as the national symbol of America. Benjamin Franklin was one of those who argued passionately on behalf of the turkey. Franklin felt the turkey, although "vain and silly", was a better choice than the bald eagle, whom he felt was "a coward".
• According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving—that's one sixth of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each year. American per capita consumption of turkeys has soared from 8.3 pounds in 1975 to 18.5 pounds in 1997. Ten years later, the number dropped in 2007 to 13.8 pounds.
  In 2010, more than 242 million turkeys were raised with an average liveweight per bird of 28 pounds with nearly 6 billion pounds of turkey processed. By contrast, in 1970, only 105 million birds were raised with an average liveweight of 17 pounds and 1.5 billion pounds processed. The turkeys produced in 2009 together weighed 7.1 billion pounds and were valued at $3.6 billion.
• In 2002, retail sales of turkey was approximately $3.6 billion. Forecasts for 2010 expect sales to reach $4.18 billion.
• Age is a determining factor in taste. Old, large males are preferable to young toms (males) as tom meat is stringy. The opposite is true for females: old hens are tougher birds.
  A turkey under sixteen weeks of age is called a fryer, while a young roaster is five to seven months old.
• Turkeys are the only breed of poultry native to the Western Hemisphere.
• Turkeys have great hearing, but no external ears. They can also see in color, and have excellent visual acuity and a wide field of vision (about 270 degrees), which makes sneaking up on them difficult. However, turkeys have a poor sense of smell (what's cooking?), but an excellent sense of taste.
• Domesticated turkeys cannot fly. Wild turkeys, however, can fly for short distances at speeds up to 55 miles per hour. They can also reach speeds of 25 miles per hour on the ground.
• Turkeys sometimes spend the night in trees.
• Turkeys can have heart attacks: turkeys in fields near the Air Force test areas over which the sound barrier was broken were known to drop dead from the shock of passing jets
• The ballroom dance known as the Turkey Trot was named for the short, jerky steps a turkey makes.

LOCAL MUSICIAN TO APPEAR AT PHINEAS FESTIVAL
November 27th at 10:00 a.m.
November 14, 2010

Local singer and songwriter, Ron Johnson, is scheduled to appear at the Phineas Festival to be held in Banning on November 27, 2010.

He will perform for approximately one hour, beginning at 10:00 a.m. His set will consist of both original songs and holiday classics.

Appearing with him will be Miss Mary Roach, who has frequently appeared at the Riverside Arts Walk and other area venues.

The Phineas Festival is an annual event held every year to kick in the holiday season and honor the founder of Banning, Mr. Phineas Banning.

The festival, originally scheduled for November 20, 2010 was rescheduled due to rain.

NOVEMBER 2010 ARCHIVES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010:
Free Women's Self Defense Class
12:00 noon
November 1, 2010

Taylor Martial Arts is offering a free women's self defense class on November 20, 2010 at noon. This class is open to all females ages 13 and up.

"30 Seconds to Safety" has been offered for over 5 years to all women in Moreno Valley. "This just might be one of the most important classes you can ever take," states Sensei Dan Taylor. "We are on a mission to make every women in Moreno Valley safe," he added.

Please call 951.924.1955 to reserve your spot. Taylor Martial Arts is located at 24318 Hemlock Avenue, Moreno Valley and has been teaching martial arts locally for over 17 years.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010:
Hike to Box Springs "M" Trail
7:30 a.m.
November 16, 2010

Interested in hiking to Box Springs "M" Trail? If so, you'll want to meet at Canyon Springs High School at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot on the west side of the campus.

This is a difficult hike and is approximately 4.8 miles ride trip.

Hike Preparation is important. First of all you should know your own ability. You'll also want to bring plenty of water, wear comfortable sturdy shoes, and don't forget your sunscreen. You might also want to wear a wide-brimmed hat to help keep the sun off of your face. Don't forget the insect repellant to help keep bugs at bay. You might also want to bring a light snack.

Canyon Springs High School is located at 3100 Cougar Canyon Drive in Moreno Valley

IN OUR OPINION AN EDITORIAL COMMENT
November 17, 2010

Giving Thanks...the season for GIVING

Times are tough. We all know that. Stand around talking with a neighbor or turn on the television and as soon as conversation turns to the economy everyone is shaking their heads and muttering about how bad everything is.

As Thanksgiving rolls around and the airwaves are filled with holiday commericals and the mailbox is spilling over with ads to buy my Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings it makes me take a moment to realize all that I have to be thankful for.

First of all, of course, its family. A home overflowing with love is something to always be cherished, not just at the holidays.

And while we may not be rich, we have everything we need and then some.That can't be said of everyone in our community, which makes me sad.

I intend to open my cupboards and gather up some of my family's favorite food items and donate them to the Community Assistance Program. And this year, just as in year's past I will take some new unwrapped toys to the local fire station. We'll probably pack up a care package for the troops - they'll appreicate it even if it doesn't make it there for the holidays.

We'll do something. We'll do something for the people who live in our town. I know that there are lots of people in need all over the world who could use my help and I wish I could help them all.

I've never believed that anything is impossible. If you believe in it and you try, working hard, you can make it happen. I believe that if I start in my own backyard and try to make a difference here and everyone else in towns across the country do the same thing we'll together we can impact familes all over the country one community, one town, one city at a time. I bet we'll all sleep better knowing that we did something. I know I will.

We'll move the mountain of need - one rock, one pebble at a time. That's what I'm doing this holiday season. What about you?

D. Johnson

A lifetime mission: Spreading H.O.P.E.
Helping - Others - Positively - Everywhere

Sunset Ceremony Honored Local Veterans
November 13, 2010

Moreno Valley held its Veteran's Day Celebration, Thursday November 11, 2010 at the Veteran's Memorial located at City Hall. A crowd of 50 to 75 local citizens came together to pay their respects to veterans who have served our country, with special mention given to those local citizens who have served and who have laid down their lives for our freedom.

VETERAN'S MEMORIAL IN MORENO VALLEY
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The sunset ceremony included remarks from Mayor Bonnie Flickinger as well as members of the City Council. The Moreno Valley Master Chorale sang the National Anthem and Rabbi Samuel M. Fuss offered the invocation.

A wreath was laid at the memorial by Mayor Flickinger in honor of all who have served and are continuing to serve our country. She was assisted by members of the Knights of Columbus, A.F. Chelbana Assembly.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAND AT ATTENTION

The memorial is surrounded by pavers that include the names of both current and veteran military personnel. There were new pavers on display this year honoring Kenneth E. Conley, U.S. Army, Wialliam Q. Gardner, U.S. Army and Grant Wayne Lohr, U.S. Army. This ceremony also marked the first instatlation of the banners for veterans. Local sevicemen and women who were killed in action are honored by banners provided courtesy of the City. Banners were hung for Michael Dahl Jr, U.S. Army, Clayton Dunn, II, U.S. Army, Rhys Klasno, U.S. Army Reserve, Edwin Kutz, U.S. Army, Adrienne Mitchell, U.S. Army, William "Dean" Richardson, U.S. Army, Jason Tetrault, U.S. Marines and Marcus A. Tynes, U.S. Army. Military banners honoring active duty service personnel are available for purchase.

FLYOVER AT THE VETERAN'S DAY EVENT

There was also a special proclamation made in the name of Marcus A. Tynes, read by Mayor Bonnie Flickinger and presented to Marcus' parents. In addition, the mother of Jason Tetrault read an emotional poem written by her son. The ceremony was capped off by the playing of "Taps" by Stephanie Johnson, a student at Vista Del Lago High School.

" This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." - Elmer Davis

Moreno Valley Today salutes all veterans everywhere for their dedication to our freedom and thanks them for their service and their sacrifice.

Art au Soliel Event Held
November 14, 2010

The City of Moreno Valley hosted the Art au Soliel event held at the Stone Ridge Shopping Center on November 13, 2010 from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. There was a lively street fair showcasing local performers and artists with artwork available for purchase.

The Stone Ridge Towne Center is located at 27110 Eucalpytus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA.

DO YOU LOOK LIKE A VICTIM?
BE SAFE...TAKE CONTROL
November 9, 2010

The other day someone handed me an interview that had been conducted with rapists and date rapists in prison, asking them what they looked for in a potential victim. There was a long list of items and characteristics given. But overwhelmingly they looked for the same thing. A victim.

Well, obviously, right? Isn't that what the whole point of the interview was? What I mean by that is they were all drawn to someone who in some way presented herself as a victim. Walking with their heads down, chatting on a cell phone, searching through their purse - these were all things that instantly made women a target. Let's face it, bad people are looking for an easy mark. They don't want someone who carries themselves strong and powerfully, eyes up, aware of their surroundings. These women are just too much work. They want someone they can drag off without a fight.

Think back to your days as a child on the playground. Who did the bully gravitate towards? Did they pick on the biggest kid they could find or did they look for the weakest, most insecure kid? You know the type, the one who hung out by himself, head down, lacking in self-confidence. Well, think of a predator as the playground bully all grown up and twenty times more dangerous.

Walking with confidence, being assertive and using your voice are all powerful tools that deter a would-be attacker. If you see someone coming towards you and it makes you uncomfortable hold up your hands strongly and yell "Back off now!" Scream it like you mean it. Don't worry about what anyone thinks about you. Worry about being safe. Most of the interview subjects in the study agreed that they would leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would fight back. They want an easy target - make sure that they know that is not you!

Take control of each situation by being aware of what is going on around you. Portray yourself with confidence and strength so that the predator says, 'not this woman' and leaves you alone. This takes practice. Start today.

For more information about women's safety come to the free women's self defense class at Taylor Martial Arts. Call 951.924.1955 to reserve your spot for the November 20th class.. Space is limited so reserve your spot today.

Taylor Martial Martial Arts is located at 24318 Hemlock Avenue, between Indian and Heacock.

Local Business Owner Films Reality TV Pilot
November 1, 2010

Dan Clark, local resident and owner of Fly Tech Supply filmed an hour long interview for a proposed reality show that will be pitched to various networks.

The premise of the show revolves around pest control issues in restaurant kitchens.

The pilot is being filmed by Epic Productions, who has created various shows including "The Biggest Loser".

Mr. Clark established Fly Tech Supply in 2000 and has has over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry.

FIRST EDITION OF
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HITS THE WEB
November 1, 2010

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