Strict policy bans Valentine's Day chocolate, candy in Temecula schools

Vintage Hills second-graders Kevin Orelbeck and Bethany Guerrero fill up their plates Wednesday morning with healthy treats during the 8th annual Heart Healthy Brunch held at the school each Valentines Day. This year, the event coincides with the Temecula Valley school district's edict that bans candy and sugar from school campuses. Popular treats for the day included bagels, GoGurt, muffins, and a vast assortment of fruits and vegetables. <br><small><B> DAVID CARLSON </B>Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= David Carlson/Vintage Hills second-graders Kevin Orelbeck and Bethany Guerrero fill up their plates Wednesday morning with healthy treats during the 8th annual Heart Healthy Brunch held at the school each Valentines Day. This year, the event coincides with the Temecula Valley school district's edict that bans candy and sugar from school campuses. Popular treats for the day included bagels, GoGurt, muffins, and a vast assortment of fruits and vegetables." target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">