Volunteers needed for upcoming “Keeping Temecula Clean” event, Oct 27

From City of Temecula:

TEMECULA, CA ─ Temecula’s Mayor Matt Rahn invites citizens to engage in a community clean up to show our collective civic pride by taking action to keep our surroundings clean, healthy, and safe.

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Volunteers will work in teams to assist with clearing area waterways and trails of debris. Keeping Temecula Clean is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteers should report at 9:00 am to the HELP Center (28922 Pujol Street, Temecula).

This event is a complement to the Citywide Clean-Up being held on the same day from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm at Chaparral High School, where residents can dispose of household waste and large miscellaneous debris. More information on that event is available on the City’s website here.

“The City of Temecula will be hosting this volunteer effort and looks forward to offering more opportunities in the future to engage our community as important partners in maintaining and beautifying our beloved city and public spaces. Not only will a reduction in litter and debris improve the enjoyment of residents and those who are fortunate to visit our city, this is a great way to collectively preserve our beautiful, natural environment,” states Mayor Rahn.

Areas to be cleaned will be professionally screened by a contractor to remove large items and any safety hazards. The City of Temecula’s Public Works Department will also assist with staff and equipment as will police officers from our Homeless Outreach Team (HOT). Staff will be collecting debris from each of the clean-up sites and disposing of it properly. Volunteers can sign up in advance at www.JustServe.org (or through the direct link here).

SEE RELATED: Temecula citywide clean-up & bulk waste drop-off scheduled for Oct

Gloves, water, snacks, and lunch will be provided for volunteers at the HELP Center. All participating volunteers must be 13 years of age or older, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and must sign a waiver (available at the link above).

Please contact Robin Gilliland, Community Services Manager, with questions or concerns at [email protected].

 

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Trevor Montgomery, 47, recently moved to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for several other news organizations; including Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News, The Valley Chronicle, and Anza Valley Outlook; as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County and Mountain Echo in Shasta County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.

Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.

Trevor has been married for more than 28 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 14 – but soon to be 16 – grandchildren.