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Volume 5
Issue # 4
August, 2015
INSIDE Employers must pay for or reimburse employee for cell phones or face litigation
Pro-Choice referendum could undo mandatory vaccines Petition to recall Senator Jeff Stone moves forward By Michelle Mears-Gerst
A grassroots campaign is seeking to overturn a bill recently signed into law that removes all exemptions to vaccine requirements for school entry except those medically indicated is growing. A meeting held at the Murrieta Community Center on Wednesday July 23 had more than 300 people pre-register to attend the event. Dr. Todd Donohoe and his wife Veronica Donohoe organized the educational call-toaction event. The group is against SB 277 and believes in pro-choice for vaccinations. On July 14, the California Office of the Attorney General approved a referendum to overturn SB 277 and restore a parent’s right to a religious or personal belief exemption. Former Assemblyman Tim Donnelly filed the referendum. Those who attended the community meeting were able to sign the referendum and learn how to get involved in collecting more signatures. Donnelly On June 30, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 277 a mandatory vaccination bill that eliminated the personal belief exemptions (PBE). This means that any child in public or private school must be vaccinated. The bill only exempts children from vaccinations if family medical history and medical
reasons justify a physician to not recommend an immunization. Senator Jeff Stone, a pharmacist for 34 years co-authored the bill and states on his webpage it will protect California’s children, from many diseases like measles, which remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. The legislation was prompted by an outbreak of the measles that originated in Disneyland, spreading to more than 130 people. In addition to the SB 277 referendum, a petition to recall State Senator Jeff Stone was kicked off at the Wednesday meeting. The campaign is called, “Citizens for Medical Choice.” “It is unfortunate that it had to come to this but we certainly tried to make our voices heard and they aren't listening,” said parent, and local business owner David Serpa. Serpa is a realtor in town, a father of two and served in the Marine Corps. When he first heard SB 277 was signed into law he thought of packing his bags and taking his wife and children to Texas. “What if they pass this at the federal level? If they do not see any repercussions in their actions, they will. This is frustrating. I am disappointed in Senator Jeff Stone. Big pharmaceutical has a lot of money and influence in our political infrastructure,” said Serpa. “The nation is looking at California as an example. I have never retreated in my entire life and I am not going to start now,” said Serpa. “It is time we take back our state.” Citizens for Medical Choice, needs 30,800 signatures to hold a recall election. “Our theme is, "Don't give up on California!" We need to take it back from the big govern-
ment politicians that think they know better and are running this state into the ground,” said Serpa. Diana Miller spoke to the crowd as a Christian mom, “Religious freedom is supposed to be granted under the first amendment. Now we can’t and I am appalled by that so now I became an activist.” The Sacramento Bee reported last week that some of the California state lawmakers supporting bill SB277 to remove all parental exemptions to vaccines have direct financial ties to the makers of the vaccines. “Pharmaceutical companies and their trade groups gave more than $2 million to current members of the Legislature in 2013-2014, about 2 percent of the total raised, records show. Nine of the top 20 recipients either are legislative leaders or serve on the Assembly or Senate health committees. Receiving more than $95,000, the top recipient of industry campaign cash is Sen. Richard Pan, a Sacramento Democrat and doctor who is carrying the vaccine bill. In addition, the industry donated more than $500,000 to outside campaign spending groups that helped elect some current members last year. Pharmaceutical companies also spent nearly $3 million more during the 2013-2014 legislative sessions lobbying the Legislature, the governor, the state pharmacists’ board and other agencies, according to state filings.” Continuation on A2
Our world is filled with technology. In fact, mobile devices out number both personal computers and humans, it’s not surprising that we use our mobile devices for both business and pleasure. In a recent published opinion the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that is sure to cause issues to any workplace that has a BYOD program.
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Children Stalked and Assaulted in Menifee
A terrible experience befell two children from Menifee when, a 19-year-old man lured them into a home and assaulted them. The children were siblings, a 12-year-old girl and her younger brother, 10. Michael Orrantia, a resident of Menifee, was recently arrested and booked on the suspicion of burglary, sexual assault on a child, and false imprisonment in direct association with the allegations the children made to authorities. He has since been charged and held on a $1 million bail. Page B7
Who are the Menifee District 3 Candidates? While Menifee mourns the death of beloved Councilman Wallace Edgerton, the city announced there will be a special election to decide which qualified candidate will be filling the now vacant seat for District 3.
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LOCAL BUZZ Every day in a City, someone experiences a new beginning in life. A birth, engagement, marriage, or career change. Join the staff of the Menifee Buzz in celebrating the new beginnings along with these neighbors. See page A6
Archibald's Marks 15 Years In Business Archibald's is a classic American diner meets fastfood chain, with homemade food, vinyl topped bar stools, a vintage Pepsi wall clock and plenty of checkered tile patterns in the decor. A mainstay In Belmont Shore, Archibald's has been in the breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snack business at the far west end of Second Street for more than a decade, and the company is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Page B9 Scan with your smart phone app and see what happens.
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CITY NEWS Former Menifee Councilman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge
More than eight months after former Councilman Tom Fuhrman was arrested, his case continues. Fuhrman pled guilty to multiple charges concerning abuse of his power after accepting a deal from prosecutors. Page A8
HEALTH News Post-Grad Residency Program comes to Hemet Valley and Menifee Valley Hospitals
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LOCAL NEWS
INLAND VALLEY SYMPHONY
is preparing to launch our 2015-2016 Concert Season titled "NEW HORIZONS." All concerts will be held at Temecula Valley High School except Jan. 16th which will be at Grace Presbyterian Church, Temecula. Page A4
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Four Tips for Financial Conversations With Your Adult Children Page B1
TECH News How To Make Facebook Work For Your Business
There’s a digital divide in the small-business world—between those companies that know how to use social networks like Facebook and those that don’t have a clue. Page B3
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Pro-Choice referendum could undo mandatory vaccines Petition to recall Senator Jeff Stone moves forward By Michelle Mears-Gerst
Stone is not the only Senator now facing a possible recall of his elected seat. Visit us at menifeebuzz.com for more links and details on this article. The Fresno Bee announced this week, “A campaign to recall Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, the pediatrician who carried the bill requiring full vaccinations
A mother rocks her baby while listening to the speakers against SB277.
for school children, has been cleared to advance to the signature-gathering phase. Proponents have until Dec. 31 to collect 35,926 verified signatures from
registered voters in Pan’s district. Another concern for people against SB 277 is Section 120325 of the Health and Safety Code that lists the childhood diseases the vaccinations will focus on. Section 120328 lists ten specific diseases then item 11 reads, “Any other disease deemed appropriate by the department.” According to Dr. Donohoe there are 300 more vaccines coming down the pipeline. Donohue’s professional stance is pro-choice for vaccinations. “Every parent should have a right to make an educated choice on whether or not they want to vaccinate their child,” said Dr. Donohoe. Kinsen Liu who attended the event as a concerned parent of two children said, “If I have no choice to give my children a vaccination if my children have a side
Kinsen Liu who attended the event as a concerned parent of two children said, “If I have no choice to give my children a vaccination if my children have a side effect then what who is responsible for the medical costs of dealing with a child made sick from a vaccine.”
effect then what who is responsible for the medical costs of dealing with a child made sick from a vaccine.” In 1986 The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (NCVIA or Act) was passed to protect pharmaceutical companies from being directly sued. Instead, under the ACT, awards are paid out of a fund created by an excise tax on each vaccine dose. Manufacturers enjoy significant tort-liability protections and the Act eliminates manufacturer liability for a vaccine’s unavoidable, adverse side effects. On February 22, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court shielded drug companies from all liability for harm caused by vaccines mandated by government when companies could have made a safer vaccine. Governor Jerry Brown wrote when he signed the bill into law, "The science is clear that vaccines dramatically protect children against a number of infectious and dangerous diseases.” Brown also wrote in his signing message, "While it's true that no medical intervention is without risk, the evidence shows that immunization powerfully benefits and protects the community.'' The public can also follow the group wanting to recall Stone or the Vaccine Freedom Campaign Visit us at menifeebuzz.com for more links and details on this article.
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Art
Spiritual Artist Kathi Fox Receives Honor By Arts Council Menifee Kathi Fox has spent her adult life helping others reach their full potential physically, spiritually and naturally. As co-founder and operator of Total Health with her husband, Joe, she extols knowledge of how the mind and body work together as one to keep us balanced. As August’s Artist of the Month for Arts Council Menifee, Fox is being recognized for all she shares as a painter. “She has a passion for art and a willingness to share her knowledge through her classes. Her gentle spirit and love for the arts is an inspiration to all,” said Linda Morrison, co-chair of visual arts at Arts Council Menifee. “Kathi is an active member and is so deserving of this award.” Primarily self taught, Fox continues to educate herself by reading books and attending enrichment classes. She teaches a weekly Fundamentals of Art drawing class and also leads monthly “Paint Party” sessions at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee. “It has been a challenge and a great growing experience for me as I had never taught art before,” Fox said. “Teaching uses the left side of the brain and painting, the right side, so it really is different. But I love sharing
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with people what I do.” She also offers mobile paint parties, providing all the supplies and instruction. “You provide the space and invite the guests and I do the rest,” Fox said. “It makes a great birthday celebration, bonding time with friends or creating a milestone memory.” She is aware of other groups that serve wine and other adult beverages at similar events. Her parties are strictly non-alcoholic, making them suitable for all ages. Fox explains her art style as representational that varies between realistic, impressionistic or abstract. She finds her inspiration in nature, worship songs, Bible stories and dreams she has. As she prepares an art piece, she said most of the time the specifications are inherent. “Each painting dictates what medium I will use (watercolor, acrylics or pastels),” she said. “What size, what medium, on what surface, even the title, comes to me before the creation.” Despite her love for drawing and painting, Fox took a 10 year hiatus from it during the years her young family lived in a community that operated Murrieta Hot Springs as a vegetarian health resort. She worked there as a gourmet chef. “Our daughter was young and we worked long hours, year round,” said Fox, who lives in the Romoland community of Menifee. “I don’t think any of us had time for hobbies or personal pursuits.” She started her art again in 1986, shortly before opening Total Health, and mostly likes to paint landscapes. “I always feel so much better when I am doing something creative,” Fox said. “I can remember painting during a stressful time in our life and feeling something going on in my brain that convinced me of the beneficial nature
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of art.” That personal experience made her a firm believer in the healing power of creating art, which she now integrates into her Naturopathic practice as an adjunct therapy. She has been a practicing Naturopath since 1992, helping people with their health challenges. “As for how art affects my own health
– I will never be without it again,” Fox said. “Now that I do some kind of creative expression almost every day I feel so much more balanced, happy and relaxed in my life – even when there are trials.” For more information, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-290-ART1.
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NEW HORIZONS JOHN MARIO Music Director & Conductor 2015 - 2016 Season Preview
turing violinist Zun-Hin Woo), Danny Elfman's "Spiderman," "Symphonie Fantastique" (last movement) & INLAND VALLEY SYMPHONY is pre- more…. And, don't forget your cosparing to launch our 2015-2016 Con- tumes for the costume contest! cert Season titled "NEW HORIZONS." All concerts will be held at Temecula NOV. 11, 2015, evening - VET'S DAY Valley High School except Jan. 16th “PATRIOTIC SALUTE” joined by the Inwhich will be at Grace Presbyterian land Valley SYMPHONY CHORUS and Soprano, Amber Mercomes singing Church, Temecula. "America the Beautiful" and other OCT. 31, 2015, 2 pm - OCTOBER MAS- patriotic favorites. Tap your foot to QUERADE includes Wagner's "Ride famous marches and dance along to of the Valkyries," selections from a big band medley of war-time hits. "Wicked," "Phantom" and "Sweeney Be moved by the chorus in "Battle Todd," featuring vocalists Caroline Hymn of the Republic," "Hymn to the Nelms and David Reuther (pending Fallen," "Call of the Champions" and availability). "Danse Macabre" (fea- "Armed Forces Salute.” DEC. 19th, 2 pm - HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA features Soprano Amber Mercomes singing holiday classics and the SYMPHONY CHORUS. Enjoy "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," various selections from Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker Suite," "Panis Angelicus" (male solo), "Hallelujah Chorus,"
"Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (from "Home Alone”), "Gloria" "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Hanukkah Festival Overture" and other seasonal favorites! Includes Mormon Tabernacle Choir's arrange-ments from Mack Wilberg: "Christmas Roundelay," "Sing We Now of Christmas," and "Joy to the World!" Armstrong hits titled "Satchmo!" featuring IVS trumpet Amy Morris. JAN. 16, 2016, 2 pm - THE COLORS of MUSIC II featuring solos, chamber MAR. 19, 2016, 2 pm - BRAVO! music and mixed ensembles from “Young People's Concert,” showcasthe Inland Valley Symphony, includ- es the winners of the 2016 Young ing a whimsical piece titled "Alice's Artist Competition with a special Adventures in Wonderland!" by Ste- guest appearance by the Inland Valven Mahpar, a Southern California ley Youth Symphony. This all classical composer. program includes Shostakovitch's "Festive Overture" and "Nabucco FEB. 6, 2016, 2 pm - NEIL DIAMOND Overture" by Verdi. The big closer is TRIBUTE featuring Jay White as Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (3rd & "America's Diamond." Treat yourself 4th movements). to a program full of Neil Diamond's best hit songs backed by Inland Val- MAY 21, 2016, 2 pm - SEASON FINAley Symphony. The concert opens LE "The Best of the Best" showcases with Wagner's "Rienzi Overture" and the SYMPHONY CHORUS with "Carincludes an arrangement of Louis mina Burana" (1st. Mvt.), Selections from Mozart's "Requiem", "Gabriel's Oboe" from the “Mission" (featuring IVS oboist Rick Olsen), "Call of the Champions" and "Duel of Fates" by John Williams. IVS plays Peter Boyer's "Silver Fanfare" and “Westside Story Overture by Bernstein. Season brochures and ticket info will be available by the end of August Call 760-318-0460 for more information www.InlandValleySymphony.org NOTE: The Symphony, Symphony Chorus & Youth Symphonies are currently auditioning for the new season!
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A DOG’S LIFE Can you find the dogs hidden in the box? They
may be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, forwards or backwards.
AIREDALE ALSATIAN APPENZELLER BASSET BEAGLE BEDLINGTON BLOODHOUND BORZOI BOXER BULLDOG CHIHUAHUA CHINOOK CHOW CHOW, COLLIE
CORGI DACHSHUND DALMATIAN DOBERMAN GREAT DANE GREYHOUND HUSKY JACK RUSSELL LABRADOR LANDSEER MAGYAR MASTIFF PEKINGESE
Joke of the Month: TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating? SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
POINTER POMERANIAN POODLE PUG ROTTWEILER SAMOYED SANSHU SETTER SHEEPDOG SPANIEL TERRIER WHIPPET
AUGUST'S Fun Facts: 1. Over 98 percent of Japanese people are cremated after they die. 2. There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep. 3. Michael Jackson tried to buy Marvel Comics in the early 1990s so that he could play Spider-Man in his own movie. 4. Leonardo DiCaprio got his first 'onscreen kiss' from a man! 5. Women have a better sense of smell than men. 6. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. 7. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) has more money than Prince Harry, the Prince of Wales. 8. In 1982, a high school student from Los Angeles, California unscrambled the Rubik's Cube in 22.95 seconds.
Events Calendar August 1 Provecho Weekend Family Brunch 9:00am-1:00pm (Prov) Dance Party 9:00pm-12:00am (Pit) August 2 Champagne Brunch Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm (Merna) Karaoke 5:00-9:00pm (MSCC) Pancake Breakfast 8am-12pm (QVFD) Ken Rice, Simply Sax 1:304:30pm Wickerd Farms Farmers Market 9:00am-2:00pm August 3 Karaoke W/Nicole 5:009:00pm (MLCC)
August 4 TEAM Referral Network 8:3010:00am (Rilynn) August 5 City Council Meeting 7:00pm (City) Senior Lunch 11:00am2:00pm (Merna) Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC)
August 6 Parks, Recreation & Trails Commission Meeting 6:00pm (City) Toastmasters 12:05-1:05pm(Rilynn) Toastmasters 6:30-7:30pm (Rilynn) August 7 Cherry Hills Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC)
LEGEND OF EVENTS
August 8 Dance Party 9:00pm-12:00am (Pit) 2015 Perris / Menifee National Night Out 4:008:00pm (City) Provecho Weekend Family Brunch 9:00am-1:00pm (Prov) August 9 Champagne Brunch Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm (Merna) Karaoke 5:00-9:00pm (MSCC) Ken Rice, Simply Sax 1:304:30pm Wickerd Farms Farmers Market 9:00am-2:00pm August 10 Karaoke W/Nicole 5:009:00pm (MLCC)
August 11 TEAM Referral Network 8:3010:00am (Rilynn)
August 12 Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm (City) Senior Lunch 11:00am2:00pm (Merna) Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC) Menifee Nafe 11:30am (Merna) August 13 Toastmasters 12:05-1:05pm(Rilynn) Toastmasters 6:30-7:30pm (Rilynn)
August 14 Cherry Hills Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC)
August 15 Provecho Weekend Family Brunch 9:00am-1:00pm (Prov) Dance Party 9:00pm-12:00am (Pit)
August 16 Champagne Brunch Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm (Merna) Karaoke 5:00-9:00pm (MSCC) Ken Rice, Simply Sax 1:30-4:30pm Wickerd Farms Farmers Market 9:00am-2:00pm August 17 Karaoke W/Nicole 5:009:00pm (MLCC)
August 18 TEAM Referral Network 8:3010:00am (Rilynn) August 19 City Council Meeting 7:00pm (City) Senior Lunch 11:00am2:00pm (Merna) Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC) August 20 Toastmasters 12:05-1:05pm(Rilynn) Toastmasters 6:30-7:30pm (Rilynn)
August 21 Cherry Hills Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC)
August 22 Provecho Weekend Family Brunch 9:00am-1:00pm (Prov) Dance Party 9:00pm-12:00am (Pit)
(Pit) Pit Stop Pub & Grill 26900 Newport Rd (951) 679-0869 (QVFD) Quail Valley Fire Department 23890 La Bertha Lane (Val) Valley-Wide Park 30627 Menifee Rd Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 672-6744 (Beer) The Beer Hunter 30080 Haun Rd., #350 (951) 301-4700 (MSCC) Menifee/Sun City Concern 26842 Cherry Hills Blvd (Merna) Merna's Cafe & Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd (951) 679-1756 (SCShop) Sun City Shopping Center 26928 Cherry Hills Blvd. (MLCC) Menifee Lakes Country Club 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive
August 23 Champagne Brunch Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm (Merna) Karaoke 5:00-9:00pm (MSCC) Ken Rice, Simply Sax 1:30-4:30pm Wickerd Farms Farmers Market 9:00am-2:00pm August 24 Karaoke W/Nicole 5:009:00pm (MLCC)
August 25 Senior Advisory Committee Meeting 10:00am (City) TEAM Referral Network 8:3010:00am (Rilynn)
August 26 Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm (City) Senior Lunch 11:00am2:00pm (Merna) Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC) August 27 Parks, Recreation & Trails Commission Meeting 6:00pm (City)
Toastmasters 12:05-1:05pm(Rilynn) Toastmasters 6:30-7:30pm (Rilynn)
August 28 Cherry Hills Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Bingo 1:00-4:00pm (MSCC)
August 29 Provecho Weekend Family Brunch 9:00am-1:00pm (Prov) Dance Party 9:00pm-12:00am (Pit) August 30 Champagne Brunch Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm (Merna) Karaoke 5:00-9:00pm (MSCC) Ken Rice, Simply Sax 1:304:30pm Wickerd Farms Farmers Market 9:00am-2:00pm August 31 Karaoke W/Nicole 5:009:00pm (MLCC)
(SCLib) Sun City Library 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. (951) 679.3534 (Prov) Provecho Grill 26862 Cherry Hills Blvd (951) 246-3200 (Rilynn) Rilynn Professional Building, 27070 Sun City Blvd (951) 309-1032 (City) The City of Menifee 29714 Haun Road (951) 672-6777 (Kay) Kay Ceniceros Center 29995 Evans Rd. (951) 672-9673 (Mar) Marion V. Ashley Center 25625 Briggs Rd. (951)672-173 (MVCC) Menifee Valley Chamber 29683 New Hub Dr. (951)672-1991 (Wic) Wickerd Farms 26852 Scott Rd, Menifee (951) 672-3020
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Rita Henry Heather Jones Carol Sullivan Kimberly Peters David Applegarth Marnie Palmerin Scott Parks Charlotte Bowyer Jessica McCabe Laurel Doll Helena Davis Kelli Storvis Asia Gomez Jason Prause Tony Guacheno Greg Newman Michelle Wallis Kimberly Feaster Michael Mercurio
Tom Brady Soleil Moon Frye Charlize Theron Dustin Hoffman Sam Elliott Chris Hemsworth Mila Kunis Jennifer Lawrence Mark Salling John Stamos Demi Lovato Hayden Panettiere Tim Burton Chris Pine Shania Twain Cameron Diaz
Happy Birthday Colleen Moorhouse!!! August 18th, 2015
Every day, someone experiences a new beginning in life. A birth, engagement, marriage, or career change. Join the staff of the Menifee Buzz in celebrating. For announcements that you would like included in our future editions of the Menifee Buzz please email your requests to: melanie@menifeebuzz.com.
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SUSHI ZEN JAPANESE CUISINE By John Farrell
Well we've gone from Spanish to Mediterranean. How about some Japaneses? The restaurant is called Sushi Zen. I love sushi, but I don't like paying $14.00 for a single roll or $8.00 for a couple of pieces of Nigiri. So I used to drive all the way to Riverside for some good, all you can eat, Sushi. I know, a lot of you are thinking there is no such thing as good all you can eat sushi. Well I'm not talking about the buffet style sushi drying out on a tray while people are mulling around it. . I'm talking about a real sushi bar with all the
food made fresh as you talk and have fun with one of the sushi chefs The chefs are great fun and can put together just about anything. If your real nice and buy them a beer, they may even make you a special dish. It's not a big place but man is it good. Located again in strip mall (I must have a thing for strip malls). This little place offers great nigiri with a variety of fresh fish sliced before your eyes. The pieces of fish are big and the rice is small. Just the way I like it. Tender fresh fish is my favorite but if your into to cut rolls or hand rolls or some hot dishes they excel at that too. It's all there for you for one price. Prices for the all you can eat meals range from $19.95 for lunch to $24.95 for dinner. A very good price when you consider all the sushi I can consume. They even have Japanese beer by the pitcher. What else could you ask for. If your heading to Sushi Zen on a weekend and like sitting at the sushi bar, get there early. This is already a favorite of
Page A 7 the locals. There are also tables available if your intimidated trying to act like you know what your talking about when It comes to eating sushi. Sushi Zen is located in the same mall as the Walmart store off Railroad Canyon in Lake Elsinore Stop in for some great food before or after a baseball game. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Sushi Zen Japanese Cuisine 31500 Grape St. #1 Lake Elsinore California Tel: 951-245-7105
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Local Former Menifee Councilman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge By C.J. Leger More than eight months after former Councilman Tom Fuhrman was arrested, his case continues. Fuhrman pled guilty to multiple charges concerning abuse of his power after accepting a deal from prosecutors. RECAP: Back in October 2014, the Menifee Councilman was arrested while at a Wheatfield Park Softball game by official investigators of the Riverside County District Attorney’s office. The councilman was then transported to the South West Detention Center and charged with a felony count of conflict-of-interest, four misdemeanor counts of influencing governmental votes, and two misdemeanor counts for code enforcement violations at his ranch. His bail was set at $5,000. At the time Fuhrman was running for reelection when accusations surfaced of misconduct in regards to events and businesses located at the Wooden Nickel Ranch, Fuhrman’s property in
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Menifee. Fuhrman was reportedly running a horse boarding and RV storage business out of his ranch without a proper and required business license. According to the charges, Fuhrman is believed to have used his position as councilman to influence a governmental decision, which aided his financial interests. Reports say that the ex-councilman took part in a vote in June 2011 against renewing a contract a law firm had with the city regarding handling code enforcement issues. Fuhrman is said to have had prior negative dealings with the law firm in connection with some code enforcement issues raised about his ranch. At the time of his vote, the firm was actively looking into his ranch. These events led to charges against the former councilman, with the latter being a felony. The District Attorney's Office stated that they had begin looking into the councilman about a year prior to his arrest as a result of complaints received regarding other votes the councilman took part in between 2011 and 2013. PRESENT- Tom Fuhrman struck a deal with prosecutors and waived his right to have a jury present at his trial. He pled guilty to all four misdemeanor counts and the felony. According to the Superior Court Judge hearing his case, John Monterosso, Fuhrman is said to be sentenced on July 27, 2016, during which time he will have to complete at least 100 hours of community service and remain a law abiding citizen. In exchange for pleading guilty, if the ex-councilman successfully
completes his hours of community service and does not break any additional laws, the prosecution will drop the felony conflict-of-interest charge and he will be placed on unsupervised probation for a period of two years. After the two-year probationary period, Fuhrman will become eligible for the dismissal of his misdemeanor charges if he applies for it. The prosecution stated that the decision to offer a plea was a direct result of Fuhrman’s past history as a law abiding citizen. Two of the misdemeanor counts he was charged with were in connection with city votes the ex-councilman took part in, which directly affected the way he administered his ranch. One was related to regulations on the disposal of manure on ranches housing more than 10 horses. Another was in regards to the growth of a storage facility.
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Drinks pink grapefruit Mojito Mimosa
When you have trouble deciding what kind of cocktail you want to have (which often plagues my mind) I suggest having the best of both worlds and combining the two to create a glorious concoction. Much like this Mojito Mimosa. Why choose? Ingredients 2 cups pink grapefruit juice 1 lime, juice 1 cup white rum 1 cup champagne ½ cup of brown sugar 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 1 large grapefruit, peeled sliced Directions In a jug or pitcher, add brown sugar, mint leaves, and lime juice. Muddle ingredients until sugar is slightly creamy. Next, add grapefruit juice, rum, and champagne. Stir lightly with a spoon. Pour cocktail into a champagne flute or regular glass, garnish with mint and grapefruit slices. * Top with sparkling water if less alcohol is desired… whimp!*
Grilled Kebabs
Total Time: 3 hr 40 min
KEBABS: 1 pound lean ground sirloin 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons za'atar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon ground sumac 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Freshly cracked pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1/2 Vidalia onion, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
GARLIC TAHINI: 1 head garlic 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup roasted tahini 1/3 cup plain Mediterranean yogurt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly cracked pepper Fresh pita for serving Pickled radishes, for garnish Special equipment: skewers, for grilling (if wooden, soak before using) DIRECTIONS To make the kebabs: Into a big bowl, throw the sirloin, parsley, yogurt, za'atar, cumin, paprika, sumac, salt, some cracked pepper, garlic, egg and onion, and mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.
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Volume 5
Issue #4
August, 2015
Employers must pay for or reimburse
employee for cell phones or face litigation
Our world is filled with technology. In fact, mobile devices out number both personal computers and humans, it’s not surprising that we use our mobile devices for both business and pleasure. In a recent published opinion the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that is sure to cause issues to any workplace that has a BYOD program. Some businesses utilize a BYOD or Bring Your Own Device program where the employee uses their own technology in the performance of their job. The California Court of Appeal has now told employers that if California employees must use their cell phones for work-related calls, they must be reimbursed a reasonable portion of their cell phone bills for that use. Colin Cochran v. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., Court of Appeal (August 12, 2014) “An employee need only show that he or she was required to use a personal cell phone to make work-related calls, and he or she was not reimbursed”. This ruling applied to a class action by service managers seeking reimbursement of work-related cell phone expenses, but will also apply to smart phones used to access business data in the Cloud and on network servers. Under Cochran ruling, California employers that require employees to use their personal devices to conduct business as a condition of employment will need to initiate reimbursement plans or face litigation risk. Section 2802 of the California Labor Code requires employers to reimburse employees for expenses “necessarily incurred” with the stated purpose of “prevent[ing]
mobile devices that are not provided by the company, it would be highly advisable to meet with and discuss your policies and procedures with a attorney in order to develop a policy that both allows the employee to effectively perform their job and protect the employer from sitting in the courthouse.
Jeremiah Raxter, Esq Menifee Lawyer Concentrating on Business and Judgment Enforcement 27851 Bradley Rd, Suite 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294
employers from passing their operating expenses on to their employees.” I know what you are thinking - you can have the employee waive the right to reimbursement. Wrong! California Labor Code section 2804 prohibits waivers of an employee’s rights to reimbursement. The overall theory behind the decision was reflected in the California Supreme Court’s decision in Gattuso v. Harte-Hanks Shoppers, Inc., 42 Cal. 4th 554 (2007), the Court noted that the purpose of section 2802 is to “prevent employers from pass-
ing their operating expenses on to their employees.” Most importantly, if your business is exposed to and loses such a lawsuit this can have far reaching and expensive consequences, considering that section 2802 allows employees to recover attorney fees incurred in “enforcing the rights granted by” that section. It is highly likely that the attorney fees incurred will surpass the cost or providing a company phone or paying for a portion of the employees cell phone. If you have a employees that must utilize
Four Tips for Financial Conversations
With Your Adult Children There comes a time when parents nearing retirement should have a conversation with their adult children about their financial situation. In many cases the conversation can feel overwhelming and a bit uncomfortable. Also, busy schedules and limited time may make financial conversations easy to put off, but sharing information can help you feel more confident and prepared in the long run. Consider these four tips to get the conversation started: 1. Communicate your own financial plans. It’s important to make your children aware of your short- and long-term plans, especially if you’re nearing retirement or have recently retired. Share any major financial and lifestyle decisions, including if you’re planning to travel or relocate during retirement, what arrangements you’ve made for future health care needs and any legacy plans you have in place. If you’re currently providing financial support to your adult children or grandchildren (or plan to in the future), speak honestly and set realistic expectations. Be clear about your ability to contribute funds for their specific financial goals (such as educational expenses) or to provide support if your child has a financial emergency like an unexpected job loss. 2. Let them know what they can expect in the future. It’s crucial to be upfront if you anticipate needing financial help from your children in the future. If you’ve identified a shortfall or may need financial assistance if certain circumstances arise (such as a long-term care situation), make your children aware of this immediately. Discuss their ability and willingness to help and if needed, explore other options together. If you feel good about your financial situation, offer your children any financial
truths you’ve learned along the way that may help them as they plan and save for their own financial goals. 3. Plan for the unexpected. An unexpected disability or death has the potential to greatly affect your child’s financial situation and may even leave you with unanticipated responsibility. Ask your children if they have life and disability insurance, and if they’ve established a guardianship plan for their children in case of a tragic event. Also share with them the plans you’ve made. Provide information on where important documents such as wills, a written power of attorney, financial statements and contact information for your financial professional, lawyer and accountant can be found. 4. Listen and understand one another’s values. Whether you and your children usually agree about politics, religion or financial habits, it’s important to respect each other’s plans and wishes. Come to a mutual understanding about when financial conversations are appropriate and what types of financial decisions should be communicated between both parties. Many families find it difficult to have financial discussions. And your kids may not be up for the discussion be-
cause they don’t want to think about their parents getting older. While these conversations can cause tension and lead to tough decisions, it’s easier to have them before an unexpected event occurs or hasty trade-offs have to be made. Consider inviting your children to join you for a meeting with your financial advisor if you have one. A professional’s objective viewpoint can be especially valuable for financial conversations between generations of family members. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset
management strategies and has been in practice for 11 years - To contact him, please call 951-679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 1159393
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Member Spotlight Doug Hoffort Head Pro at North Golf Course in Menifee Doug is originally from Saskatoon, Canada, an avid golfer from the age of 10; he belonged to an active course of 300 and took part in all the events and tournaments. He developed a love for the game and the people and became Head Professional at a regional golf course. After completing the Canadian PGA professional golf program, he came to California in 1997, where he married his college sweetheart in 1998. They have enjoyed life here in Menifee, California and have a son who soon will attend Heritage High School. Doug transferred his Canadian PGA membership into a PGA Class A of America membership. Doug was assistant pro at Soboba Springs golf course for a couple of years and was asked to be Nationwide Tournament Director for their 2009 Soboba Classic.
He moved from Soboba, to the Champions Club in Corona. As Operations Manager/Head Pro he had the opportunity to assist in the improvement of the playability and finances of the course. He soon moved to Van Buren Golf Center as head pro; where he oversaw daily operations and gave lessons. In 2013 he accepted his current position as Manager/Head Pro at North Course. He was drawn to this course, as it reminded him of the course, where he started in Canada. He and the Member owned course, have worked very hard to make the course much improved physically, adding a new Driving Net, donated by Boomers Insurance. They are making the course financially secure and are currently accepting new members. North Course is open to the public and open daily for all to enjoy. Please feel free to call the Pro Shop at any time and take a tour of this beautiful, and fun attraction in the Sun City section of Menifee, inquire about their Nine & Dine event starting again soon. North Golf Course, 26660 McCall Blvd., Menifee, Ca. 92586, Phone 951-679-3348 2014—2015 Board of Directors Andrew Vallejos - Chair Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Karen Nolan - 1st Vice Chair LCL Realty- Property Management Vicki Carpenter - 2nd Vice Chair Coldwell Banker Adam Eventov - Secretary Well Said! Communications Darci Castillejos -Treasurer French Valley Cafe' Tony Amatulli -IPP Amatulli Auto Parts Cynthia Nemelka - Director RE/MAX Diamond Realty Yanik Gozlan - Director Menifee Buzz Luis Hutchins - Director Atlas D Consolidated, Inc. Debbie McClure - Director Edward Jones Investments Margarita Castillo - Director Castillo Heating &Air Condion/ Margarita Style Stu Blaze - Director New York UpperCrust Pizza Jeremiah Raxter - Director Raxter Law Rick Riegler - Director Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Dorcas Shaktman - Director Assistance League of Greater Temecula
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A new look, come in and check it out AND meet our new Executive Director, Janet E. Cook. About our new Executive Director, Janet E. Cook A chamber professional for over 10 years, Janet has served as the CEO of the Palm Springs and Indio Chamber of Commerce and was acting Executive Director of the Indian Wells Chamber. Most recently Janet was the Executive Director for the Canyon Lake Chamber . Janet and her family moved to Menifee in early 2013.
Ribbon Cuttings
July 16th Welcome Back North Golf Course! This member owned course is open to the public and has a spacious room that is available to rent. Special thanks to Jeff Wyman-City of Menifee, Mike Garrison-Assembly Woman Melissa Melindez' office and Greg August- Menifee City Council.
July 22nd It was a great day to welcome the Menifee Animal Hospital to the Chamber. Special thanks to Deni Horne, Assistant to Assembly Woman Melissa Melindez, John Denver, Menifee City Council, Mayor Pro Tem and Bryan Oulman, City of Menifee
July 29th Lotus Pharmacy, formerly known as Best Pharmacy specializes in service to seniors including special packaging. Special thanks to Jeff Wyman-City of Menifee, Deni Horne, Assistant to Assembly Woman Melissa Melindez, and Tom Wilson with Senator Mike Morrell's office.
Ambassadors of the Month recognition
We appreciate all of the hard work that our Ambassadors do to assist our members and the Chamber Staff. Please say thank you to this dedicated group. To learn more about this group, join us at our monthly meeting the 1st Wednesday of the month, 8:30 AM, at the Chamber office or contact Margarita Castillo at Margarita@Castillohvac.net June 2015 -Ambassador, Marnie Palmerin, a Real Estate/Property Professional Representative with LCL Realty Rental Property Management Company. Marnie joined the Ambassador program in 2010 and enjoys the opportunity to stay plugged into the Menifee business community and build key relationships. Marnie enjoys meeting business owners and helps members to engage with the Menifee Valley Chamber, specific to their business needs. She has developed strong relationships, and as a result some members have become clients. For more information, visit her website at lclrealty.com or call Marnie at 951-505-1698. July 2015 - Ambassador Nicole Farrell, Entertainment by Nicole she has been a res-
ident in Menifee since 2007. Nicole has been in the entertainment industry for over 15years. She is an EMCEE-Vocalist, Dance Party- Karaoke entertainer. Please stop by and meet Nicole in action at the Menifee Lakes Country Club Located in Menifee, every Monday Evening from 5-9pm for her Karaoke Show. Nicole joined the Ambassador program in 2012 and enjoys the interacting with the Menifee Valley business communi-
ty. Nicole enjoys meeting and greeting at Chamber events. She has found the most efficient way to engage with the Menifee Valley Chamber. She has a large passion in her business relationships; you can guarantee she will greet you with her big beautiful smile. For more information, you can visit her web site at http://www.frenchnote.net Email: nicolefarrell123@hotmail.com or call Nicole at (760)807-4300.
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TECH TALK
Hello, my name is Yanik Gozlan from The Computer Repair Experts and I write “Tech Talk”. My goal is to give tips and information on the latest gadgets or common issues you may have with your technology. I have been helping people solve their technology problems since 2002. With multiple certifications and over 10 years of experience in this industry, I will try to educate and share common interests that most of the surrounding areas are talking about.
How To Make Facebook Work For Your Business There’s a digital divide in the small-business world—between those companies that know how to use social networks like Facebook and those that don’t have a clue. If you’re on the clueless side, it’s not too late. You can learn. First, before you even begin a Facebook presence for your business, you need three things. You need an appealing website, you need fresh content on your site regularly, and you need email marketing or some other mechanism to capture customer email addresses. Your Facebook page is the sizzle, your website is the steak. It’s a waste of time to spend hours
posting on Facebook if your site sucks. Once you’ve got your Facebook profile up and running,the best way to connect with existing
test for people who like your business. This is not complicated. You can do it easily on your own. But you need to do it, first and foremost.
pets—a dog, a cat, a tarantula—and ask your followers to vote for their favorite. The key to Facebook is getting people to know,
and potential customers is with quality content. You can’t just post and say, ‘Hi, I’m in the barbershop today‘. You need to make your content engaging. Create a survey or a photo con-
Remember: The purpose of your Facebook page is not to sell stuff to people, it’s to engage them. Luckily for you, that’s simple to do. If you’re a veterinarian, you might post photos of various
like, and trust you. Once they do, they’re more apt to buy what you’re selling. I have two main principles when it comes to Facebook. First is to post, frequently and relevantly. Second, pay a few extra bucks to have sponsored posts that amplify your message.” Facebook Promoted Posts are posts that appear higher in the News Feed of fans and friends of fans. Promoted Posts cost a flat fee to reach a given number of users.
Yeah, you’re paying Facebook money, but you can do really good targeting. If you’re interested in women in the Southwest who like knitting, you can granularly get to them. There are also a number of tools you can use to measure your Facebook campaigns. Facebook Insights is functional and free. It tells you about your traffic—where it’s coming from, who the visitors are, their age, gender, and all sorts of other details. What I tell small-business owners is to clearly articulate their goals at the beginning of their Facebook efforts. Is your goal to drive traffic to your site? Or get people to purchase? Or to get more walk-ins to your store? Based on what your goal is, you can have Facebook work for you. And you can do it all by yourself. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com
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Biz Buzz Mid Summer Slump Here we are, middle of Summer and past the mid-year mark on 2015. Let’s face it, it’s hot outside, kids are out of school and restless and business can be suffering if you haven’t taken the steps to prepare for the end of the year. Did you just gasp? Yes, the end of 2015 is in sight and you need to steady yourself as we approach Fall and the dreaded or celebrated Holiday Season. With the thermometer reaching 100+, people start to stay indoors in the air conditioning when they should be outside marketing. We say we’ll do it tomorrow morning when it is cooler but tomorrow comes and we get sidetracked and remember by noon. So we promise tomorrow is the day but… My suggestion, put it on the calendar as an appointment because you always keep your appointments. A traditional business model shows your hard work paying off
2 weeks-2 months after your effort. Same with ‘no’ work, if you are all play in the Summer your Fall may suffer. If you ramp up your efforts in the Fall, you could be hit with the lackadaisical attitude of most clients waiting for after the new year to start anything new. See the pattern? Now is the time to act! Go against the grain and start pushing yourself today with extra effort to carry you through the Fall. What you do now will pay off with your goals and you may be able to enjoy those holidays a little more without scrambling
Keep Your Investments from Going on "Vacation" It’s that time of year when many of us hit the road for a summer vacation. If you are fortunate, you will be joining them — after all, “all work and no play” is a difficult way to live. But while you may not think it beneficial to work all the time, the same can’t be said of your investments and your investment strategy — because, ideally, they should never stop laboring on your behalf. How can you avoid “taking a vacation” as an investor? Here are a few ideas: Don’t let your portfolio get “lazy.” Laziness is fine for vacations, but it’s not so great for an investment portfolio. When you invest, it can be easy to let things drift along and stay the same as they’ve always been. But over time, things can change: Your goals can change somewhat, your family situation can certainly change and even your investments themselves may change. That’s why it’s important to review your portfolio and your investment choices regularly, possibly with the help of a financial professional. You may not need to make drastic changes, but even modest-seeming adjustments may make a big difference down the road. Don’t choose an investment mix that just “sits around.” If you were to put all your investment dollars in conservative vehicles, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), your principal would likely not experience much volatility — which is good. But your money almost certainly would not have the growth potential to help you reach your long-term goals — which is not so good. That’s why you will need to own some investments, such as stocks and stock-based instruments, that offer growth potential.
It’s true these investments will fluctuate in value, and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose money on them. You can help address this risk by focusing on the long term and by creating an investment mix that is suitable for your situation. Don’t become a “spend-happy” investor. It can be pretty easy to spend more on vacations than you had planned. For some reason, perhaps the carefree nature of a vacation, the act of spending money seems less grounded in reality — until you get home and see the bills. As an investor, you can also get carried away with your transactions — and it can cost you. To be specific, if you are constantly buying and selling investments, you’ll be making it harder for yourself to follow a unified, longterm investment strategy. As mentioned, you will need to make changes as needed, over time, to your portfolio, but making moves such as chasing after “hot” investments, or giving up on other investments after one bad period, will likely not benefit you and could prove detrimental to your progress. As someone who spends most of your life working, you may very much appreciate your vacations. But as someone trying to achieve important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you shouldn’t take a “vacation” from investing — and you shouldn’t let your investments take one, either. As you know from your career and your other activities, making a consistent effort may pay off — and it’s the same with investing. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
for business. Yes, it is hot, but so is your business if you rally around the goals you set in the beginning of the year and follow through with taking your business Up One Level.
Brian E. Walker, CEO, MBA, LUTCF, DTM 27070 Sun City Blvd. Menifee, CA 92586 Office (951) 934-0338 Fax (951) 672-3427 CA License #0D76384
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Post-Grad Residency Program comes to
Hemet Valley and Menifee Valley Hospitals by C.J. Leger More medical progress comes to Menifee and Hemet. A new Post-Graduate Medical Education Residency Program began last month in Hemet Valley Medical Center and Menifee Valley Medical Center, bringing 20 new medical residents into the health care facilities for at least the next 12 months. The program aims to heighten the level of medical care at both facilities by incorporating osteopathic philosophies and concepts with enhanced clinical services, patient care, and medical learning. Hemet Valley Medical Center is one of the oldest hospitals in the area having been opened in 1943. The center has 340 beds. Menifee Valley Medical Center opened its doors in 1989 and currently has 84 beds. The program is an exciting new addition to the privately-owned medical institutions. Medical school graduates will be trained here to be doctors and hone their skills in the profession using real-life experiences to guide them. Residency programs also serve as industry incentives. Hospital Administrators hope that after training in the community, many of the graduates will continue to practice medicine in the area. Carol Wood, Administrative Director of Oper-
ations of Graduate Medical Education at Hemet Valley Medical Center, stated: "We have the potential of growing our own physicians,� Wood also stated that this was one of the most exciting opportunities her career has ever seen and one of the most exciting things to happen to the hospital with which she has been affiliated since 1989. Although the hospitals have been actively training medical students for the past year, this would be the first time they get to train graduate residents. A total of 20 graduate students, from 10 osteopathic medical schools located throughout the country, will be a part of the residency program and will be working
in the community for the next 12 months or more. They are set to predominately work at Hemet Valley, but, depending on their rotational schedules, will also occasionally work at Menifee Valley. Many medical specialties require that all medical students complete a full year of general medicine, for
this 12 of the residents will be assigned to rotation schedules in radiology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and addiction medicine. They will also take part in general surgery rotations before deciding on a final field specification. The other eight have already been selected into internal medicine or radiology. The entire residency is expected to last four years. Currently the residents are aged between 20 and 39. They will be working 80 hours per week at a total of six days per week and will be on salary pay. The hospital expects to launch a new cardiology and critical care/pulmonary fellowships this year if they are approved. They also have hopes of launching a new emergency medicine program. Wood believes that these new residency programs will increase the quality of patient care at the hospital and public confidence in both medical institutions.
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ister papers with the City Clerk’s Office. Sobek was appointed to the position back in 2012 by current Mayor Scott Mann, and has been an active member of the city ever since. Sobek’s presence has been well known in various city affairs aside from her regular commissioner’s duties. Her most notable contributions are the Menifee Interfaith Council where she served as Chair and the “Menifee Better Together” initiative. If the replacement seat had been occupied by appointment, Sobek may have very well been the recipient. Before his death, Councilman Wallace Edgerton wrote an a partnership open letter to the council naming with New York three individuals as recommended Upper Crust replacements. Lesa Sobek was on Pizza. that list, and in a June 3rd CounBlaze has cil Meeting, many residents spoke served the city on her behalf and appealed to the as a member council to appoint her, however, of the Menithe council decided on a special fee Chamber election instead. of Commerce and is the president elect of the Menifee Rotary Club. Neil Win- Aside from his service to the city, ter- Winter’s Blaze holds a seat on the board of career was the Mariposa Homeowners Associin Software ation. Blaze believes that business Development experience is what the city needs. and Sales where he was Darcy Kuenzi- Like Sobek, Kuenzi’s a Senior Man- roots are embedded in the service ager. Now veins of Menifee. Serving as one of retired, the the original city council members 61 year old credits his bid with his honest concerns about the city. Winter is one of the two contenders originating from the business sector, and is the only one that has not held a governmental or city position before. However, Winter submitted the proper paperwork and acquired the mandatory signatures of residential supporters to announce his run. According to Neil Winter, his main focus is on city safety, a large topic during council meeting agendas. His intended focus will be on the introduction of more traffic signal lights and more lighting around the city to deter assaults and crime.
Lesa SobekSobek already serves the city as the current Planning Commissioner and was one of the first contenders to reg-
Stu Blaze- Business development has been an integral part of increased growth for the city. Stu Blaze plans to use his experience in the business sector to drive development even further. Blaze has resided in Menifee for 16 years and once owned a successful restaurant in the vicinity. Currently, Blaze holds
Who are the Menifee District 3 Candidates? By C.J. Leger While Menifee mourns the death of beloved Councilman Wallace Edgerton, the city announced there will be a special election to decide which qualified candidate will be filling the now vacant seat for District 3. On June 17th, at one of the latest City Council Meetings, the Council decided on launching a special election rather than appointing an interim councilman to continue Edgerton’s duties. The current term is set to expire in November of 2016 when the Regular Municipal Election is set to take place. According to a resent press release issued by the City of Menifee, the nomination period began on July 13, 2015 after which interested candidates can begin scheduling appointment with the City Clerk to register and certify for nomination. Candidates can schedule appointments by contacting Kathy Bennett or Jennifer Allen at the following number: (951) 672-6777. The nomination period ends on August 7, 2015, paving the way for the election on November 3, 2015. Important dates candidates must be aware of will be linked at the bottom of this article. There are currently four top contenders for the seat: Neil Winter Stu Blaze Darcy Kuenzi Lesa Sobek
when it was established in 2008, she continued her service to the city until 2012 during a failed bid at the mayoral election to which she lost to the now Mayor Scott Mann. Prior to her service to the city, Kuenzi was a long-time resident of the city, settling in 1992. We wish all candidates the best of luck. Visit us at menifeebuzz.com for more links and details on this article.
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Children Stalked and Assaulted in Menifee
By C.J. Leger A terrible experience befell two children from Menifee when, a 19-yearold man lured them into a home and assaulted them. The children were siblings, a 12-year-old girl and her younger brother, 10. Michael Orrantia, a resident of Menifee, was recently arrested and booked on the suspicion of burglary, sexual assault on a child, and false imprisonment in direct association with the allegations the children made to authorities. He has since been charged and held on a $1 million bail. According to reports, both children were walking along the street when Orrantia followed them as they were walking into a residence to feed a neighbor’s cat. The children reported that once inside, he proceeded to assault them. The younger brother was able to escape the perilous situation and seek help by notifying a parent, however, by the time authorities were called, the suspect had al-
ready fled. Police arrived at the 29000 block of Camino Cristal and search for the suspect. They later found him just a few blocks away from where the incident transpired. Neighbors stated that Orrantia was a known resident of the area, living just around the corner from the children. One neighbor stated that Orrantia was often seen under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The names of the children have not been revealed, and parents are asking that their last names also be omitted from the news reports. However, the parents did come forward and spoke to CBS Los Angeles using just their first names. Angel, the children's mother, stated that she was the first to be notified of the incident when her son came to her looking for help after fleeing the residence. Their father, Jason, says he's proud of their children but says that their son is still shaken up about the situation.
Their daughter is reportedly “doing well”. No other suspects were named in the event, authorities believe that this was an isolated incident, completely random and orchestrated by Orrantia alone. Orrantia is currently being held at the Southwest Detention Center located in Temecula. Anyone with further information on the incident or Orrantia is urge to call the Menifee Police Department at (951) 210-1000.
CRIME MAP Assault with Deadly Weapon 7/1/2015 8:24 24500 Block CONEJO DR Assault 7/6/2015 22:42 27800 Block GRAND AV 7/15/2015 18:27 MURRIETA RD & NEWPORT RD Breaking & Entering 7/3/2015 12:15 30400 Block HAUN RD 7/9/2015 5:21 26900 Block NEWPORT RD 7/14/2015 9:53 28200 Block AVENIDA FRANCESCA Robbery 7/2/2015 15:41 COUNTRY FAIR DR & LA LADERA RD 7/6/2015 3:08 28000 Block BRADLEY RD Theft 7/2/2015 9:02 27800 Block ANTELOPE RD 7/2/2015 11:35 28200 Block CHULA VISTA DR 7/2/2015 13:05 30300 Block HAUN RD 7/3/2015 18:33 30200 Block HAUN RD 7/5/2015 4:09 MC CALL BLVD & SUN CITY BLVD 7/5/2015 9:59 28200 Block MC CALL BLVD 7/5/2015 15:01 30300 Block HAUN RD 7/6/2015 3:05 30100 Block ANTELOPE RD 7/6/2015 5:42 29400 Block CAMINO CRISTAL 7/7/2015 2:42 28700 Block SNEAD DR 7/7/2015 4:56 28100 Block ORANGEGROVE AV 7/8/2015 8:30
28800 Block ALMONDWOOD CT 7/9/2015 8:27 29800 Block BUENA TIERRA 7/9/2015 8:34 24000 Block PASEO DEL SOL 7/9/2015 9:52 29200 Block VALLEY BLVD 7/10/2015 3:33 27100 Block SHADEL RD 7/10/2015 6:11 30300 Block ANTELOPE RD 7/13/2015 8:28 26900 Block NEWPORT RD 7/15/2015 2:40 29700 Block DESERT JEWEL DR 7/16/2015 1:11 29600 Block AVENIDA DE REAL 7/16/2015 13:43 27100 Block SHADEL RD 7/17/2015 11:15 29700 Block MESA VERDE CIR 7/20/2015 2:38 29400 Block MOORINGS CT 7/20/2015 20:20 30300 Block DAPPLE GREY WAY 7/23/2015 14:08 29800 Block BAY VIEW WAY Theft from Vehicle 7/1/2015 8:41 29300 Block FALL RIVER LN 7/2/2015 9:07 27700 Block ANTELOPE RD 7/7/2015 1:12 30400 Block MIRANDA DR 7/11/2015 3:06 28100 Block ENCANTO DR 7/25/2015 11:22 28200 Block ROCKY COVE DR Theft of Vehicle 7/3/2015 22:31 DORADO DR & PHOENIX WAY 7/4/2015 10:57 28100 Block ENCANTO DR 7/9/2015 7:21 29600 Block DRY CREEK DR
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Summer is Here!
From the Desk of Tony Falco, As we all know, home maintenance is not always cheap, but it is a necessity. Just as our cars need to be maintained so does our home. Accurate Leak Locators (ALL, Inc.) has a sister company, (DBA) Menifee Plumbing, Falco and Sons for those home maintenance needs. Both companies are owned and operated by the same individuals however they provide different services. Tony Falco and Accurate Leak Locators have been working for insurance companies for well over 25 years throughout Southern California. They specialize in plumbing work for insurance companies, as well as homeowners in over six counties. Menifee Plumbing is a local service company serving the Menifee Valley and its surrounding areas as a full service plumbing company.
Customer service is a priority at both ALL Inc and Menifee Plumbing. I have always said “You are only as good as your last job. It’s simple; I have a service, our clients have a need, and as Menifee grows, we want to be the plumber that the city can rely on.” So before you call your insurance company or
a plumber out of the yellow pages or craigslist, please call Menifee Plumbing at (951) 679-0732. Menifee Plumbing offers leak detections, water heater replacements, tankless water heaters, drain line cleaning, garbage disposal replacement, faucet and toilet replacement, full house re-pipes, drain line replacements, and filtration systems.
This summer we have a special for residence living in South Riverside County and our local community of Menifee. If your home has had several slab leaks or copper pipe leaks (M-copper) in the walls, attic and/ or ceilings, you may be a candidate for a reroute and/or whole house repipe. We have a 15% summer special for a single story 2 bathroom house. One of our skilled technicians will come to your home and re-plumb your entire pressurized water system in PEX plastic. This offer expires September 1st, 2015 and you must have this article present. We are also discounting our water heater purchases/installation by $100. Please Note: We only use Bradford White water heaters that are made and manufactured in the USA. We do service Bradford White water heaters in case
of part failure. Again, Menifee Plumbing is a full service plumbing company. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us please call us at 951-6790732. If you have any other questions about the services we offer or questions about our discounts please call our office. We are located right in the middle of Menifee to assist with your plumbing
needs. So prior to you reporting a claim to your insurance you might want to call Menifee Plumbing/ Accurate Leak Locators first, to see if your leak is worthy of turning a claim over to your insurance. We work with all insurance carriers throughout Southern California and have been serving the insurance industry since 1987. Sincerely, Tony Falco, CR
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Archibald's Marks 15 Years In Business Owner Andy Sehremelis, who has five Archibald's restaurants In Southern California as well as several other unrelated business endeavors. opened the first Archibald's In Ontario on Jan.19, 2000. Not much has changed since thenthe eatery specializes in just about everything, with a large menu featuring burgers, of course, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches, salads and much more. With a background working In his family's fast-food restaurants from a young age, Sehremelis said making his own way in the industry was something he knew he could do and do well. "My 80-year-old father, George came from Greece when he was 15; he started working in restaurants until he had enough money to open his own, "Sehremlis explained."When I was 6 years old, I remember Mom picking me up and taking me to the restaurant to help out." Even today, Sehremelis's father remains hard at work In the fast-food Industry. The Greek Immigrant owns Golden Burger at 2301 E. Fourth St In Long Beach. Sehremells said he originally planned to open a burger joint as a franchisee, but changed his mind and started something fresh. Today he said he's glad he decided to run with his own growing business concept. "I was going to open a Burger King but decided instead to start my own burger place" he said about the first Archibald's in Ontario."I named it after the street it was on: Archibald Avenue." His business on Second Street took over a space formerly occupied by a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, and Is the smallest of
MILESTONE. Archibald's owner Andy Sehremelis, right, and marketing director Bill Ferrise, stand in front of the counter at the Belmont Shore restaurant. They are cerebrating the chain's 15th anniversary.
the Archibald's locations. The others have larger dining rooms, with private party rooms and drive-thru windows; the other restaurants also sell beer and wine. There's a large emphasis on all types of sports decor at his other restaurants, too, since Sehremelis is a passionate fan. The restaurateur, wbo is a father of three, said he would love to open another Archibald's In Long Beach or expand his Second Street shop someday, but for now he is focused on franchising the restaurant and opening five to 10 other Archibald's locations In the next decade. Archibald's Marketing Director Bill Fenlse, whose brother also works for the company, said the Second Street location survived the recession and is being dis-
covered by more new customers every day. He said it's an especially popular spot for college students who want a bite to eat after bar crawling along the thoroughfare. A popular menu item is the "DUI Fries" which he said translates to "dining under the influence fries." "They're are still folks who live and work around here who ask me where Archibald's is when I talk to them - they don't always see us or think of us down here at the end of the street," Ferrise said."But once they try us, we have customer's for life. They come here and get hooked. Ferrlse said new customers at Archibald's should try the most popular dishes such as the Monster Burger (with bacon, avocado, cheese,
lettuce and pickles) with fresh cut fries, fried zucchini or onion rings. Sehremelis favorite menu items are the Breakfast Burrito (stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese, hash browns and, a choice of bacon, sausage, ham or carne asada) and the Greek Salad. "Ninety-five percent of what we have here Is made on the premises," Sehremelis said."We don't compromise on quality.' Archibald's, 4600 E. Second St., Is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays and from 7 a.m. to 3am. Thursdays through Saturdays. For details, call (562} 434-0444.
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