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Volume 6
Issue # 3
August, 2016
INSIDE EMPLOYERS CAN’T RESTRICT EMPLOYEES FROM RUNNING FOR OFFICE Election years always get me thinking. This election cycle is no different, and considering it appears anyone can run for office, I was wondering what are the rules regarding running for any political office as it relates to the employer and employee relationship. Page B1
THE NOVEMBER BALLOT WILL INCLUDE A VOTE ON THE CITY’S PROPOSED SALES TAX INCREASE By: Dr. Kristina Nelson As a result of a unanimous vote of approval given by the Menifee City Council, the ballot given to citizens on November 8 will include a request for an actual increase on sales tax of 1%. The raise in taxes would be used as well to further subsidize community safety services (labeled “vital services” within the initiative), two categories of important public welfare that are reportedly low in funding, according to the city council. First, the primary reason why this proposal arose has to do with the need for a larger police force within the city. City officials stated that the city of Menifee lacks the necessary income to allow for a much-needed police service increase, even though about sixty-four percent of general city funding is directed directly into police services. Also, no clear point of fact for why the police
force increase is necessary has been brought to light. Regardless, city officials have stressed that this increase in tax money flow and more police are vastly necessary for the welfare of those residing in Menifee. In order to argue that an increase in additional police service funding in Menifee is necessary, City Manager Rob Johnson, in his city council presentation, mentioned that the 201617 city budget cut $1.2 million of resources and therefore there are no other resources available that can be used for the necessary increase in police. Still, the proof for why the police increase is needed in the first place remains questionable. Another issue that has been brought to the forefront of this proposal is the second point of the increase in sales tax, labeled “vital funding.” Exactly what “vital funding” is has yet to be specifically defined by city officials, and many residents feel that this category of concern should be specified with more certainty. Furthermore, exactly how much of the extra money brought in by the sales tax increase would go to funding more police as well “vital funding” has not been revealed. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching was also told to formulate an addi-
tional clause if the measure is approved by voters. If the sales tax increase occurs, then the city would make sure to assess the need for the tax increase every fifth year to see if it was still necessary. The yearly check point, however, is still being argued about, and some in the council have said the assessment should take place after ten years, with some saying it should happen as little as every twenty years. With little certainty presented about the why the increase in police is needed in the first place, what categories define “vital funding”, how much of the sales tax increase would filter to an increase in the police force and how much of it would go to “vital funding” specifically, and with the yearly assessment period of the tax increase not being pinpointed, there seems to be some mystery about the proposal. The fogginess surrounding the proposal has many Menifee residents saying they would never approve of the proposal at the ballot box.
PUTTING INTO MOTION
“I’m not worried, I have plenty of time to do it later…” Famous words for individuals and business owners relying on the unknown of time and not preparing for the future. How much is ‘plenty’ and how much time do you actually need? Page B3
POKÉMON GO CRAZE HITS THE MENIFEE VALLEY
The days of parents telling their children to stop playing video games and get fresh air may be ending. The virtual and real world have collided. How they mesh is playing out in communities nationwide. Children of all ages and adults have been leaving their homes to venture around town, including parks and businesses. This Pokemon Go craze is taking place across the nation including here in the Valley. Pokeman Go is a hit with kids . Page A4
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THE 2016 REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION PLATFORMS: WHAT IT MEANS TO AMERICA AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES By: Michelle Rivas The general election process kicked off with the GOP Convention on July 18th through the 21st and then with the Democratic convention on July 25th through the 28th. It’s no doubt that this election is getting heated and in the middle of all the controversy from the media, it feels as though the important issues of the people have been tossed aside. Instead, were shown stories of irrelevant tabloid gossip that paints our country in a negative light when we should be getting news about how the election will change our community and most importantly, which canScan with your smart phone app and see what happens.
LOCAL NEWS LOCAL MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO COMPETES AT WORLD TOURNAMENT IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA Page B6
BIZ BUZZ WHY IS WINNING BUSINESS AWARDS GOOD FOR BUSINESS?
didate is most suited to be the Commander in Chief of our country. That’s what I’m here to do for you guys today! I want to paint a picture of how our local communities and our country will be affected by the direction of each party in a positive way, so that you guys can put it into perspective. Let’s explore both of the party platforms and focus on what really matters which is making our country a better place and keeping it beautiful; we are America the beautiful after all. Continuation on Page B9
LOCAL BUZZ WELCOME TO THE YES PLACE!
An inside look at the YES Place, the program that specializes No matter if your business is in motivating and inspiring new or been around for a long time, getting a business award the next generation of leaders is a great way to build credibility in our community through entrepreneurship and passion. and generate positive PR.
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WHAT’S BUZZ’N PHOTO PAGE The Menifee Buzz invites amateur and professional photographers to Take Your Best Shot. We are especially interested in images that showcase the beauty of nature in our area, peak action in sports, dramatic or touching moments of local citizens and striking compositions featuring local landmarks. Each month the Buzz selects a Photo of the Month contest winner submit your photo for a chance to win! Page A7
HEALTH BUZZ WILL POWER IS NOT THE ANSWER TO WEIGHT LOSS
Many weight loss coaches start your program by telling you to cut all of the things that you love to eat. Page A9
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 B4
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Local THE DENTAL OFFICE OF DR. PASTORE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EVERY PATIENT WITH A COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED EXPERIENCE Warm, comfortable, and friendly are a few of the ways patients describe the Menifee dental office of Dr. Frank Pastore. Dr. Pastore graduated with honors from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry and then further advanced his training and education by completing a residency with the VA Medical Center Long Beach. It was there he became proficient in the delivery of advanced dental procedures: including removable prostheses, dental implants, root canals, and comfortable extractions. After completing this highly competitive and nationally recognized residency, Dr. Pastore and his wife Jessica moved to Menifee in 2007 to start their lives and begin a family. In
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com 2012, just before finding out they were pregnant with their second son, Dr. Pastore was presented with an opportunity to purchase an existing practice from a retiring dentist in Menifee - and it was a perfect fit! Dr. Pastore loves to treat patients of all ages, but over the years he has seen and treated an increased number of senior patients. Dr. Pastore loves creating relationships with these seniors, and is passionate about creating natural and affordable smiles with modern dentures and partials (as many retired seniors on fixed incomes just can’t afford the high cost of dental implants). He also places and stabilizes dentures and partials with mini dental implants - the less costly, less invasive, and less painful alternative to traditional dental implants. His experience and use of high quality labs have helped hundreds of seniors in the community regain their confidence with retentive, comfortable, and natural looking removable dentures. If you don’t have dental insurance, and are a senior, make sure to ask for their Senior Saver discount too! Now, as you may have already experienced, the delivery of dental care is rapidly changing. In fact, most dental insurance plans are being trans-
ferred to corporately owned and large, group practices. Many patients that have experienced visiting these types of offices feel like “just a number”, complain about long wait times and seeing different providers each visit, and often feel they are being sold treatment that isn’t necessary. On the other hand, Dr. Pastore takes pride in his conservative treatment values, being a sole practitioner, and creating a ‘small-town’ office environment. You will see the same faces and smiles at every visit. You will be
addressed by your first name. And they will make sure that the schedule always runs on time because they know how valuable your time truly is. The dental office of Dr. Pastore is committed to providing every patient with a comfortable and relaxed experience. In fact, when you walk in the door you may even notice the calming spa-like aromas of lavender, eucalyptus, or orange tree oil. Just another way their office goes out of its way to make your visits as easy as possible! Dr. Pastore’s dedication to
the delivery of exceptional and precise dentistry, coupled with his calm and gentle 'bedside manner' are a reason why several of his patients continue to seek his care even after moving out of the area. They ask you visit their website www.PastoreDental.com or give them a call at (951) 3013655 for more information about their services, your dental benefits, or to schedule your initial one-on-one consultation. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com
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CRAZY CREEK BAND SELECTED FOR HONOR By Arts Council Menifee The Crazy Creek Band was formed in 1975 but Chris Norrid, lead singer and keyboardist, is the only founding member still in the band that continues to entertain audiences. He is joined on stage by lead guitarist Rick Hildabrandt, drummer Dean Gallucci and bassist Stephen “Steve” Morin. The group is being recognized as Artists of the Month for August by Menifee’s local art organization. “We are so pleased that the Crazy
four. When he was seven he appeared on stage at local barn dances in Del Mar. “Singing was just a natural thing to do,” said Norrid, who has lived in Nuevo since 2008. “Singing Hank Williams’ songs at the barn dances every month was just second nature to me. I never had stage fright so I guess it was just in my DNA.” After his move to Nuevo, Norrid began to meet local musicians such as Morin who worked with him to rebuild the Crazy Creek Band. He said mutual respect and liking each other is important to have a successful band. “Talent plays a big part, so does willingness to work on our own time and on our individual parts. It’s called woodshedding for you to just lock yourself up, get your instrument out and do your best. We all do it and we get together to practice but, oftentimes the song just shows up on stage that we haven't rehearsed and we do it,” he said. Norrid said it’s not difficult to keep
Page A 3 Playing in bands regularly since high school, Hildabrandt has been fortunate (and talented) enough to always find work as a guitar player and has enjoyed playing many different styles of music. He has been with Crazy Creek for more than three years. Drummer Gallucci started his musical education in high school as a student at Ed Browne’s School of Music. He also studied privately with Bill Schlitz, who was Cal Poly University’s first chair jazz drummer. “Thanks to Bill I was more than ready to receive a degree in music at Chaffey College,” said Gallucci, who played in the school’s symphonic and jazz bands. He has toured Europe and Japan. After several years of playing professionally and giving private lessons, he heard about P.I.T. (Percussion Institute of Technology) in Los Angeles. He became a student of Jeff Porcaro, the drummer for the band Toto. “Mr. Porcaro fine tuned my skills even further in the styles of jazz, country,
ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN! Contributing writer Nicole Farrell I am very happy to provide this information for our residents, hope this helps you to find a place to enjoy a night of entertainment in menifee and the surrounding areas feel free to email me if you want to add or make changes. Nicolefarrell123@hotmail.Com or text me 760 807 4300 MENIFEE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB 29875 menifee lakes dr Menifee ca. Phone 951 672 4824 Nicole farrell entertainment Monday 5 to 9 pm -karaoke CANYON LAKES COUNTRY CLUB 32001 railroad canyon road Canyon lake, ca 92587 Phone number (951) 246-1773 Friday live music call them for details Different entertainers every friday CARVERS BAR AND GRILL 40365 murrieta hot springs road c-14 Murrieta, ca 92563 Wed accoustic night 7 pm Thursday. Open mic 8:30 Friday sat live music 9 pm Call them for details 951.894.2700 FRENCH VALLEY CAFE 37552 winchester rd Murrieta, ca 92563 Friday live entertainment Call them for details phone: (951) 600-7396 FRANKLIN'S COVE BAR AND GRILL 40675 murrieta hot springs rd Murrieta, ca 92562 Phone number (951) 696-2211 Monday open mic Tuesday Sing karaoke with a live band Thursday regular karaoke Friday - sat – live bands Call them for details 951- 696-2211 GIOVANNIS ITALIAN RESTAURANT 26900 newport rd ste 112, Menifee, ca 92584 Thurs. Thr sat Tom the owner will sing for you From 5 to 7 pm Sunday 4 to 8 pm Live music Call them for details (951) 672-8080
Creek band has performed each year at our annual Arts Showcase event at the Countryside Marketplace,” said Bill Zimmerman, board trustee with Arts Council Menifee. “They really draw a crowd and are the highlight of the event for sure. These musicians deserve the recognition and we want to thank them for helping make our event a success”. “We were pretty excited about being honored,” Norrid said. “It always feels good to be recognized for your hard work.” Crazy Creek is a “country band with some rock flavor” that has also been known to do a little swing and blues. “On the day of the Arts Showcase event, our friend John Elliot sat in with us on the steel guitar,” Norrid said. “The Perris Horns (Rick and Andrea Amato) also lend their saxophone sound to us from time to time.” Norrid was born in San Diego and began singing with his family at age
everybody on the same page. “The most important thing is to have an open mind and be willing to give and take constructive criticism,” he said. Born in North Carolina, bassist Morin was always involved with music, including playing drums and clarinet in elementary school bands. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and enjoyed “many hours of barracks jamming.” He has been the bass guitar player for many bands and served as “band dad” for his sons, Stevie and Zachary. Morin joined Crazy Creek in 2010. Originally from upstate New York, Hildabrandt began playing guitar at the age of 12. “My mother was the family musician, playing the piano,” he said. “She brought a guitar home one day to learn how to play and that is when the guitar bug hit me and I was off and running.”
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blues, rock and Latin rhythms,” Gallucci said. “He was also instrumental in furthering my knowledge in the studio recording business.” The Crazy Creek Band plays together about three to four times a month at various local venues. Norrid does solo gigs at Life Care Center of Menifee nursing home and has an upcoming duet at Sun City Gardens, another senior retirement home. He also plays at the annual Nuevo Christmas Tree Lighting event to help needy children. “I donate my time for that and sometimes the whole band can play,” Norrid said. “We do that rain or shine the first Saturday in December.” Some of his favorite songs to perform are “Folsom Prison Blues,” “On the Road Again,” “Wagon Wheel,” “Family Tradition” and “San Antonio Rose.” The band also performs some original songs written by Norrid. “We play my song ‘Beauty and the Biker’ and my latest creation, ‘Honky Tonk Persuasion,’ he said. “I have many more that we sprinkle in from time to time.” For upcoming performances, please visit the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/countrycrazycreekband. For more information on ACM, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-290-2781.
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PONDEROSA BAR AND GRILL 27126 shadel rd Menifee ca. 92586 Tuesday line dance music with pam n paul 5 to 8 Tuesday karaoke 8 pm to 11 pm Wednesday dj Thurs dj ladies night Friday -sat live music Sunday karaoke 7 pm to 11pm Call for them details (951) 679-7008 PITSTOP PUB SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 26900 newport road, Menifee, ca 92584 951-679-0869 Mon -d j spinning the tunes, 8pm - midnight Tue - karaoke 8pm - midnight Wed - karaoke 8pm - midnight Thu- thirsty thursday karaoke 9pm - 1am Fri – music 9pm Sat - music until 1am. Sun 6- open mic jam call for details 951-679-0869 SKYBOX BAR AND GRILL 30724 benton rd ste c308, winchester, ca 92596 Phone: (951) 325-2299 Wednesday karaoke 7pm to 11 pm Friday live music Saturday dj call them for details (951) 325-2299 THE TAVERN GRILL 28039 scott rd, Murieta, ca 92563 (951) 723-8004 Tuesday live entertainment -tom the guitar guy Saturday karaoke 8 to 12 Call them for detail 951) 723-8004 WHISKEY BABES 33040 simpson road Winchester, Ca 92596 Tel 951-599 0506 Karaoke Monday thursday 8pm to 12 am Tuesday dj 7 pm to close Friday dj 9 pm to close Sat live bands 9 pm to 1 am Call for details tel 951-599 0506 WILD WEST ARENA AND SALOON 32150 grand ave Windchester Ca 92596 Sunday 2 pm house band Tuesday 8 pm karaoke Thursday 7 pm karaoke Friday sat live bands Call for details 951-325 2116 Call Establishment For Details For Entertainment Not All Venues Have Karaoke
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Local POKÉMON GO CRAZE HITS THE MENIFEE VALLEY Written by Michelle Mears-Gerst The days of parents telling their children to stop playing video games and get fresh air may be ending. The virtual and real world have collided. How they mesh is playing out in communities nationwide. Children of all ages and adults have been leaving their homes to venture around town, including parks and businesses. This Pokemon Go craze is taking place across the nation including here in the Valley. Pokeman Go is a hit with kids Homeowners around Menifee for example, have been posting questions on local Facebook group pages perplexed over the recent influx of youth around their neighborhood. The game is growing a huge following turning indoor game enthusiasts into outdoor hiking junkies stems from the Pokémon Go smartphone and android app that hit the market July 6. The overnight fad for the Japanese gaming company Nintendo just saw a $9 bil-
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com lion increase in their market value. The free app, is available for Apple iOS and Google Android. It is reported to have as many daily active users as Twitter. Menifee is a hot spot for Pokeman Go Pokémon started in 1990 by a video game designer name Satoshi Taiirj. Taiirj combined his love of catching insects with his love of video games. Taiirj was concerned with the increase urbanization of society that kids didn’t experience nature like they used to before gaming. It took six years before the first Pokémon which means, “pocket monsters” to be released on Game Boy. There are 151 different monsters people can catch playing Pokémon, with the most popular being Pikachu. Daytona Glasgow, age 17 said she and her friend spend up to five hours a day walking around parks catching Pokémon characters. “I like how it is bringing the community together,” said Glasgow. “Everyone is super nice, we are making friends and uniting under Pokémon,” said Monica Puppe, age 18. Puppe said there was a crowd of 60 to 70 young adults out at till 2 a.m. playing Pokémon Go. Mom and daughter take walks playing Pokemon Go Jenny Loomis, a mother and resident was walking around the Lake Harveston with her daughter Brooke playing Pokémon Go. “I am always trying to get my daughter to go for a walk around the lake and she always turns me down, expect for tonight,” said Jenny Loomis. “I wanted to catch Pokémon’s so I went
Daytona Glasgow and Monica Puppe play Pokemon Go
for a walk tonight,” said Brooke Loomis. “She is spending quality time now with mom,” said Jenny Loomis. Michelle Alvalos brought her son and his friend out to the lake to catch Pokémon characters because although she likes the game she thinks younger children shouldn’t go out alone. “It is a very innocent game very interactive as long as you put regulations on it, “said Avalos. “Let children know to not cross the street while watching their phone, don’t go out by yourself.” Pokemon Go is fun but be safe. Safety of Pokémon The Pokémon Go privacy policy by Niantic says it may collect your email address, IP address, the web page you were using before logging into Pokémon Go, your username and location. For those signing in with Google and use an iOS device, Niantic can gain access to your entire Google account. If this system gets hacked user are vulnerable to having a lot of information that could be compromised. Riverside Sheriff Department and the Local Police Department are also concerned with another type of safety with Pokémon Go users. The RSO wrote on their Facebook page: • Know your surroundings: Pay attention to where you are going and who is around you.
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Do not play while driving...we’re watching! • Do not go onto private property, dark alleys, or areas that you usually would not go if you weren’t playing the game. • Do not stop in the middle of the road while playing, and look both ways before crossing Lastly, set boundaries for children on where they can go, so they don’t keep going trying to get the Pokémon. So as you battle, train, and capture your Pokémon, just remember - You’re still in the real world. Stay safe and happy hunting. Our Local Police Department wrote, “Our dispatchers are getting calls of suspicious subjects all over the city that are actually playing the game and collecting the Pokémon characters using a mobile app. If your kids are playing the mobile app (or you are, we won't tell) take the advice that Whittier Police Department has shared- "always be aware of your surroundings, go out with a group, no driving and catching, and no catching while crossing streets. At night, stay at busy, well lighted public places. Avoid dark alleys and walkways. Have fun and be safe."
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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.
Across 1. Concern (5) 4. Maxim (5) 7. Fruit (3) 8. Responded (7) 9. Chess piece (4) 10. Writer (6) 13. Sagacity (6) 14. Leave out (4) 17. Decorate food (7) 19. Beverage (3) 20. Stitched (5) 21. Travesty (5)
Down 1. Thin biscuit (5) 2. Areas (7) 3. Tall story (4) 4. Counting device (6) 5. Perform (3) 6. Duck (5) 11. Short-tailed burrowing rodent (7) 12. Aped (6) 13. Earnings (5) 15. Search and find (5) 16. Professional cook (4) 18. Uncooked (3)
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. 9. In the U.S., more than 10% of lottery prizes go unclaimed! 10. Perspiration is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor. 11. It's illegal to own a red car in Shanghai, China. 12. Chainsaws were derived from a tool originally intended to help deliver babies 13. People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack. 14. To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours! 15. To sell your home faster, and for more money, paint it yellow. 16. The top sales at Walmart as a storm approaches are Pop-Tarts and beer.
COLOR GAMES KIDS OBSTACLE RUN' COMING TO LAKE SKINNER The Color Games Kids Obstacle Run is outdoor fun for the entire family. This “just for kids” event was created to promote healthy activities, outdoor fun, smiles and laughs. The 1K+ Run will challenge dexterity and skills conquering the obstacles, while increasing confidence. The obstacle course is all about fun and color. You will run, jump, crawl under, climb over, balance and make your way through the Maze, Rope climbs, Tire course, Rat Run, Tunnels, and get “Colored” along the way. Yes, there are several color stations throughout the obstacle course, where you will get blasted with “color” from head to toe. At the finish-line you will receive survivor medals for bragging rights completing the course. Volunteers - It takes a lot of people to make a successful event for the kids. Volunteers play an in-
tegral part and we literally can’t do it without you. If you need community service hours or just want to have fun and be part of the action, become a volunteer. We want to thank you in advance for your participation. Visit: https://colorgameskidsobstaclerun.com/volunteers.html Giving - At all our coming events, part of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. If you have a favorite charity in the local community, let us know. Sponsors – there are numerous opportunities to promote your business, product or service, to active parents, and youth of your community and surrounding communities, while increasing brand awareness, or driving in-store sales. Sponsorship examples, water/first aid stations, color sponsors, (very popular) event sponsor, and more, For complete details visit: https://colorgameskidsobstaclerun.com/sponsors.html Sign-up today at: colorgameskidsobstaclerun.com
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Local WELCOME TO THE YES PLACE! By: Michelle Rivas An inside look at the YES Place, the program that specializes in motivating and inspiring the next generation of leaders in our community through entrepreneurship and passion. I had the honor of speaking with the founder of the YES Place, Denis Nurmela, and I got some great insight on what exactly the YES Place does and the backstory of how it all started. Below is my Q & A with Denis. First things first, I wanted to know when you started your career in business and how everything got started: What inspired you to open up the YES Place?: “At the age of 45, after building multi-million dollar companies throughout my life and experiencing all that success, I realized that my true passion in life was not business but creating things. That’s when I decided that I wanted to teach other people about what I knew about building companies because I wanted to create creators. I started creating shows with other people that appeared on Verizon FiOS where we started educating people about success and business. I also wrote books such as the Saturday Morning CEO, where I also talked about how to be successful in business and soon after, I Started teaching business courses at Mt. San Jacinto College in Menifee and that’s when I realized that my passion was not only creating, but teaching young people; you can say that was the birth of the YES Place.”
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How does the YES Place help Young Entrepreneurs? : I created a two day seminar where we help youth discover what they’re passionate about and how to turn that into a business. We have also have a variety of radio and television shows where we teach young people about how to have success in business.” What’s the best advice you can
What will we see next from the YES Place? : “It’s my goal to bring a Yes Place program to many different cities around the world. I believe people should set goals that won’t be fully fulfilled in their lifetime so that their life WILL be fully fulfilled and this pretty much means setting legacy goals where the finish line can’t be seen except by the next
Time Warner Cable. 2. We probably have one the largest dry erase walls in the area!” Does the YES Place have a motto? : “We’re trying to change the world one entrepreneur at a time.” Yes Place is really a brand of its own with a variety of books, radio and television shows, classes, and a bevy of opportunities
give young entrepreneurs everywhere?: “The best advice I could give to the youth and anybody is that they figure out what they’re passionate about first instead of just opening up businesses for the sole purpose of making money. The key is that anybody will survive in their business better if they’re doing something that they love rather than just being motivated by money and possibly falling into that 80% statistic failure of businesses during their first and second year; passion gives them a much higher chance at succeeding. What’s the best thing about being a part of the YES Place? : The best aspect of it for me is that I’m doing what I love and what I’m passionate about which is helping the youth succeed.
generation. That’s what I want to leave the world, opportunities for the Youth that want to start their own businesses and it’s going to change the economy, families, and relationships for the better.” Tell me two fun facts about the YES Place: 1. we’ve have radio shows and televisions show that have been aired on Verizon and
that are not only motivating and inspiring our youth, but changing our world by shaping the next generation to be passionate and successful entrepreneurs and leaders. So there you have it! An inside look on the YES Place by the Yes man himself.
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COFFEE AND MEET YOUR STATE SENATOR, MIKE MORRELL Who: Hosted by Robbie Motter and Merna, owner of Merna’s Cafe What: Come meet your State Senator, Mike Morrell Where: Merna’s Café 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd Sun City, CA 92586 When: September 24th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Why: Mike is running for reelection to the State Senate Since being elected, Mike has worked hard for the families of the Inland Empire, opposing proposals that would drive up the already high cost of living, keeping property taxes low, stopping over $6 billion in new taxes, working on upgrading education standards, and passing legislation to improve the lives of veterans. Paid for by Mike Morrell for State Senate FPPC # 1365760 8816 Foothill Blvd. #291, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Senator Mike Morrell represents the 23rd State Senate District which covers portions of Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles County. The district includes the following communities: Banning, Beaumont, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Cedar Glen, Calimesa, Cherry Valley, Crestline, Homeland, Hemet, Highland, Lake Arrowhead, Loma Linda, Menifee, Mentone, Nuevo, Phelan, Pinon Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, Wrightwood, and Yucaipa.
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MSJC AND LOCAL HOSPITALS PRODUCE 40 NEW RNS READY FOR THE WORKFORCE Forty new nurses will enter the region’s workforce soon thanks to the partnership between Mt. San Jacinto College’s Nursing & Allied Health Department and local hospitals. MSJC’s Summer 2016 Occupational Internship teamed with Physicians for Healthy Hospitals (PHH) in Hemet and Menifee, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital (SGMH) in Banning and Riverside University Health Systems Medical Center in Riverside to give the nursing students the hands-on training that prepares them for the transition into the role of licensed Registered Nurse. This program paired the newly-graduated nurses with experienced RNs for four weeks. The nursing student worked the same schedule as the experienced RN to gain in-depth knowledge in the field. Dr. Joseph Morris, associate dean of MSJC’s Nursing Department, said the occupational internship program benefits the community and supports the career advancement of new healthcare professionals. “These internship opportunities instill confidence, allow students to fine-tune their clinical skills, and get evaluated by potential employers,” Morris said. Dr. Peter Zografos, MSJC School of Nursing director, said that MSJC’s internship is different from other internships offered. Students in MSJC’s occupational internship do not have to wait for state licensing before they can begin working
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and establishing relationships with potential healthcare employers. Dr. Kathryn McLaughlin, chief nursing officer with PHH said, the partnership is one way of fulfilling PHH’s mission. “This is a very important relationship for the PHH facilities,” McLaughlin said. “Our facility mission statement is ‘healing our community’ and what better way to accomplish this than by supporting our local educational institutions with growing the next generation of healthcare professionals.” MSJC student Mary Schoop spent four weeks interning at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. Schoop believes she is more prepared for work as a nurse. “A great benefit was having the opportunity to apply my skills and grow,” Schoop, of Sun City, said. “Working alongside seasoned professionals in the field made this opportunity real.” MSJC student Dylan Hedge, of Murrieta, participated in the internship program with PHH at its Menifee location. “This program gave me the chance to apply everything I’ve learned and marketed me to potential employers,” he said. MSJC students who completed this internship can place this experience on their resumes in order to give them an advantage in a competitive workforce. The MSJC Nursing program actively pursues partnerships with local clinics, hospitals and other health organizations in effort to provide RN students with real-world experience. The next Occupational Internship will be offered in summer 2017. For more information about this or other health occupational opportunities, please contact MSJC Nursing & Allied Health Department at 951-639-5577.
Menifee News Network is operated by Mt. San Jacinto College student members from the MSJC Campus News Club (CNC) & by some MSJC Talon Student Newspaper eagle journalist club members. Both clubs welcomes and is open for new club membership from all students and staff. We recruit new members from all five MSJC campuses. Our current CNC members are Digital Media Majors, Theatre, Journalism, Business, Communications Majors, and includes students working towards earning various certificates and degree's. The MSJC (CNC) is a video production / video editing club. Our club recently partnered with The Menifee Buzz Print and Online News organization. MenifeeBuzz.com. This MSJC CNC and The Menifee Buzz partnership includes other digital media partners, like; "MediaOn Location, & The Menifee News Network." MediaOn Location investigates, and reports, via HD video cameras of news worthy stories within a 100 miles radius around Menifee Valley, Ca. The Menifee News Network covers news stories within Menifee Valley. The MSJC Campus News Club produces, directs, and edits all our news and video productions projects. The purpose of our organization as per
MSJC ADDS CLASSES, EXPANDS HOURS FOR FALL SEMESTER Mt. San Jacinto College is adding more classes and expanding service hours to make sure students get the classes and services they need for the Fall 2016 semester. MSJC just added 44 additional class sections that will be held on Fridays to better accommodate student needs. This brings MSJC class sections to more than 2,000 for the Fall semester. In addition, MSJC is expanding its service hours so students can meet with counselors, register for classes and get other services to help them reach their educational goals.
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our clubs charter, is to Investigate & Report on NEWS of interest using our own Audio Recorders and/or HD Video Cameras equipment. We will gather footage of ON CAMPUS and OFF CAMPUS NEWS - CONCERNS - ISSUES and ACTIVITIES, plus cover SURROUNDING AREA COMMUNITY NEWS - SPECIAL EVENTS - and BREAKING SPECIAL REPORTS. The CNC will create our own daily/ weekly NEWS broadcast of our footage by using multiple ON CAMERA host reporters to showcase our video footage utilizing our own digital media online networks. (Menifee Network, Media On Location, Menifee News Network, MSJC Campus News Club, Social Media, and now The Menifee Buzz.) The word CLUB will be used when using the name MSJC so the public will know we are an MSJC SGA club and not The MSJC Foundation nor the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District. The MSJC CNC isn't a shock and awe nor a got ya type news organization. We are a educational, and public informational type news organization. The MSJC Campus News Club's current president is Ted Groves. MSJC CNC advisors are: Don Smith and Mary Montano. Please feel free to donate to our clubs efforts. The address is: 1499 N. State Street, San Jacinto, Ca 92583 c/o MSJC Campus News Club account# 057.
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Healt & Fitness WILL POWER IS NOT THE ANSWER TO WEIGHT LOSS By Jennifer Sinclair Many weight loss coaches start your program by telling you to cut all of the things that you love to eat. Stop eating burgers, French fries, cakes, cookies, macaroni and cheese, and the most dreaded of all, NO ALCOHOL. They tell you to eat tilapia and asparagus 7 days a week followed by a protein shake. Your trainers says, “Listen Linda, use your will power, you can do it!” You leave the gym pumped up; ready to face the world, ready to hit your goals only to fall flat on your face a week later. You caved, you ate that cookie and you shared 4 French fries with your co-worker. Your doomed, you failed and now you’re discouraged. You start eating everything your not supposed to and you gain 5 more pounds because you failed at using your will power. Does this cycle sound familiar? Let’s look at a couple definitions. Will Power- to restrain one's own im-
pulses. Restrain: deprive (someone) of freedom of movement or personal liberty I don’t know about you but I hate to be restrained in any way. I don’t want my person freedom to be messed with and I surely do not want to be deprived. So why in the world would you use will power to reach your goals? Doesn’t that seem backwards? What if losing weight was easy?
Page A 9 You have to stop the thought process that in order to be healthy you have to stop eating what you like and eat everything that you don’t like. Why not take the path of least resistance and up your chances of success by simply adding healthier foods to
longer needed. Once you get to this level you change your perception. You start to use food as energy instead of just shoving random crap in your mouth to temporarily satisfying your hunger. You make the connection that the lower frequency foods (processed crap) provide you with less energy where whole foods add energy. Forcing your weight loss through will power alone will only yield temporary results and chances are you will find yourself back at square one over and over again. Do yourself a favor, stop the rollercoaster ride and start an upward momentum instead. Jennifer Sinclair 562-447-0133 Info@weighthappens.com weighthappens
what you are already eating? For example, if you typically eat a burger and fries for lunch swap your fries for salad. Keep the burger. This process of adding good and healthy foods to your current consumption will start a chain reaction. Eventually your body will start to crave the better foods and there will be less room for the crap. Your palate will naturally change and the will power is no
N EA N MEDITERRA ER LAMB BURG A week of traveling and travel food did me in. Or so you’d think. Do you know what I was craving the minute I returned stateside? A burger. A grilled, juicy burger that was messy as hell. So, not even a day back home, and I got out the grill to cook up these bad boys. They’re lamb burgers with a Mediterranean slant — loaded with all sorts of spices and herbs then garnished with olive mayo, red onions, cucumbers, arugula, and crumbled feta. Ok, they’re not the most classic All-American burger but they’re tasty as can be. And, while they didn’t make up for missing the 4th they made for one very satisfying homecoming. Ingredients 1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise 2 tablespoons tapenade 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 teaspoons grated garlic 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg ligthly beaten vegetable oil for grilling 4 burger buns halved and toasted 1/2 red onion sliced into 4 rings Handful baby arugula 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
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NOT THE TV SHOW By John Farrell, Menifee Buzz Staff writer Yes it's called the Love Boat but it's not on a cruise ship. It's a fantastic sushi restaurant located right here in nearby Temecula. I just recently discovered this little gem. To be honest, I thought a sushi joint called love boat would not be that great, Wrong! I walked in and found a light aerie sushi restaurant with a couple of sushi chefs knocking out one dish after another. You are welcomed, as soon as you walk in by very friendly hostesses and the chefs themselves. I was seated at the nice long sushi bar And handed a menu and an order sheet. I asked if I needed to fill out a sheet or could I just let my chef know what I wanted. The chef immediately said just let me know what you would like. I liked that right away. After ordering a large Asahi I studied the amazing menu. It consisted of sections separated by price. Very interesting. The sushi dishes started off in the $6.00 range and worked their way up to around $15.00 for some very elaborate rolls and specialty dishes. The variety was amazing. I stared with a couple of hand rolls, one of which was a tempura shrimp roll. One bite and I was hooked. The nori was fresh and crisp. The roll was packed with
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goodness including Panko bread crumbs. A new twist for me. It was delicious. From there, I went on to enjoy a couple of the cut rolls available. All were wonderful. The food is only a part of what I enjoyed at the Love Boat. Another aspect of what makes this place special is the hospitality. The chefs enjoy bantering with customers. Jokes and fun prevail. They recommend dishes to try and they are more than willing to come up with something special upon request. This spot is truly deserving of a visit. Say hello to everyone for me. Now! I guess I should let you know how to find it. Love Boat Sushi is located in the same shopping center as TGIF's off Yenz in Temecula. The actual address is 26480 Ynez Rd. #3. The phone number is 951-296-9808. I hope you enjoy this restaurant as much as I did.
MENIFEE VALLEY LIONS CLUB INDUCTS NEW MEMBER JOHN LUCERO AT THEIR AUGUST MEETING John has already been hard at work going to garage sales and other places around the community to get donated shoes. That is one of the Menifee Valley LionsClub's fundraising projects collecting shoes of all sizes which include men and women shoes. John has been doing an outstanding job. Other members present were Marty Lanz, President, Steve Beatty Vice President, Kathy & David Liedke, Chuck & Denise Locke, Diane & Duke Swartz, Joan E Wakeland, and Robbie Motter; a few members were absent including Secretary Sue Lopez. Sev-
getting this young man glasses so he can have his great eyesight back.The club is always looking for donations of glasses, shoes. The Club will be taking a road trip to the La Habra Lions Club Corn Festival to help and to learn how to make funnel cakes so they can make them in Menifee at events to raise funds for the Club and other charities.
Left to right front row, John Lucero who was just installed, Debbie Lanz., President Marty Lanz, Diane Swartz, Duke Swartz. Denise Locke, back room left to right, Joan Wakeland, Kathy Liedke, Lion Tamer, David Liedke, Laura Roeder,, Robbie Motter, Dixie Roberts, Chuck Locke, Pauline Beatty and Steve Beatty, VP, Several in photo missing including Sue Lopez, Secretary
eral other new members were there and they will be inducted at the next meeting, they are: Laura Roeder, Pauline Beatty, Dixie Roberts, Debbie Lanz, and Dennis Varhall. Debbie Lanz will be taking over as the Club’s treasurer. Guests attending were: Eric Cross and several members of the San Jacinto Lions Club. Everyone at the Club looked fantastic in their new purple Menifee Valley Lions Club shirts, with their name pins. Marty Lanz said “our new Club "Menifee Valley Lions Club" was recently able to help a young man who saw our Lions Club banner at LCL and stopped in to let him know that he needed glasses and had no money”. The Lions Club as many know is about helping people that have sight problems.Marty told him to bring his prescription and now the Lions Club is working on
Some projects they are talking about doing is taking part in the Veterans Day Festival and Parade, so keep an eye out for these community minded individuals in the purple Lions Club shirts. We are looking for additional members, the club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at the LCL Conference Room at 7pm the meetings are exactly one hour, so come and join us call 951-672-3249 for more information on the Menifee Valley Lions Club, and just SHOW UP at their next meeting which will be August 18th. Both men and women of all ages are welcome. Contact Robbie Motter, PR Chair 951255-9200 or rmotter@aol.com
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EMPLOYERS CAN’T RESTRICT EMPLOYEES FROM RUNNING FOR OFFICE Election years always get me thinking. This election cycle is no different, and considering it appears anyone can run for office, I was wondering what are the rules regarding running for any political office as it relates to the employer and employee relationship. There are numerous political offices that one can seek election to, from everything from water districts, city councils, to utility commissions. Most local political offices are filled by members of the local community. The necessary evil of all political offices is the campaign itself which means unless the candidate works for themselves would include running a campaign while they maintain a job. Your knee jerk reaction might be to say that a political candidate is unable to work a job while they run for office due to perceived conflicts of interest. However, California protects employees that desire to run for office from termination. California Labor Code sec. 1101 states that no employer shall make, adopt, or enforce any rule, regulation, or policy - (a) Forbidding or preventing employees from engaging or participating in
ARE YOU FINANCIALLY PREPARED TO RAISE AN ATHLETE? There’s no denying that the cost of childhood athletics is expensive. And while you may not be raising an Olympic-caliber athlete, if your child is one of the 35 million kids between ages 5 and 18 who play an organized sport in the U.S.1, you know about the financial commitment all too well. Expenses add up quickly, and it can be easy to lose track of the cost for your child to be on the team. What can you do to feel in control of athletic costs? First and foremost, create a budget for each sport and season your child plays with these five expenses in mind: Athletic training. Typically the largest sports-related expense is skills training and team building activities. You can anticipate these costs by adding up the price of each sport camp, specialty class and clinic your rising star may attend next season. If your child has an opportunity for private coaching or to attend a workshop with friends, consider whether or not it makes sense financially for him or her to participate. Equipment. Trends in the sporting goods industry are constantly changing. In fact, the sports equipment and apparel indus-
politics or from becoming candidates for public office; (b) Controlling or directing, or tending to control or direct the political activities or affiliations of employees. This section, prevents employers from controlling political activities of employees, is not unconstitutional as arbitrarily or unreasonably limiting the right to contract. Lockheed Aircraft Corp. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (1946) 28 Cal.2d 481, 171 P.2d 21. In addition, no employer may coerce or influence his or her employees by means of threat of discharge or loss of employment to adopt, or follow, or
refrain from adopting or following, any particular course or line of political action or political activity.These prohibitions protect applicants for employment as well as on the job employees. Be clear that the law does not require the employer to support the ideas or campaign of the employee candidate and the employer can and should require that the employee to run their campaign outside of working hours. But if you have a employee considering a run for office your best bet to to support them, because who knows they just may win and it would be good to know someone in office.
try continues to grow, bringing in more than $47 billion in revenue in 20152. So how often do you need to replace your child’s equipment, practice clothes and warm-ups? While you don’t have to follow every trend, keep in mind that the right equipment – meaning it fits properly and meets safety standards – can prevent injury. If you’re unsure about whether you should replace the softball bat or football pads, get a recommendation from your child’s coach or an expert at your local sporting goods store. Travel. Whether it’s a weekend game in a nearby town or an outof-state tournament, travel is becoming more frequent in youth sports. Make sure to find out what travel is expected so you can plan transportation, hotel rooms, meals and time-off work into your budget. Participation fees. In addition to team or school fees, there’s often pressure to purchase items commemorating the season. Custom t-shirts, embroidered equipment bags, team pictures and postgame celebrations can add up. Keep an open dialogue with your child so they know what items you’re comfortable purchasing. Health care. While you never want your son or daughter to come home injured, it can happen at any time. And it becomes more common as athletes move into more competitive levels. Prepare for these events by making sure you understand how your health care coverage applies to walk-in treatment, emergency care and preventive costs. Broken bones, sprained ankles and repetitive stress injuries happen, and you’ll want to be ready for any out-ofpocket expenses. It’s challenging to put a price on
supporting your child’s athletic talent, but it’s important to put the cost of athletics into perspective. If you know the true financial commitment of your child’s athletic season, you can feel confident that your level of investment makes sense for your child’s interest and talent, as well as your budget. 1 "Spending big on kids' sports? You're not alone", CNBC, Jan. 2014 (www.cnbc.com/2014/01/13/ youth-sports-is-a-7-billion-industryand-growing.html) 2 "Sporting Goods Stores in the US: Market Research Report", IBISWorld, July 2016 (www.ibisworld.com/industry/default.aspx?indid=1079) Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Taylor, Taylor & Associ-
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For this month's member spotlight, we are featuring Brenda Offerman. Brenda is an Independent Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Prior to working for Mary Kay, Brenda worked as a legal secretary in Phoenix, Denver, and San Diego. Brenda had suffered from Cystic Acne most of her life and Mary Kay Skin Care was the only product that had cleared up her blemishes. After having a personal pamper session with an Independent Consultant, she fell in love with the Mary Kay products and decided that it was the right move for her to sign up and enjoy the wholesale benefits of being a Consultant. At the time she was looking for a job that would allow her the freedom and flexibility to work from home
and raise her daughters. Over the years Brenda has achieved Mary Kay's Annual "National Queens Court of Sales" and has earned four corporate cars. As part of Brenda's business model, she offers free TimeWise Facials and Mineral Makeovers. Brenda specializes in foundation matching and is able to make you a custom gift basket for any occasion. Brenda is also a business development coach for other Mary Kay Consultants, she teaches these consultants the mind set and skill set needed for being a successful business owner. For all of your beauty needs you can contact her at BrendaSkinCare@msn.com or 909-239-3961
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AUGUST BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
This month marks the start of the Business of the Month awards. Every month one business will be recognized for their demonstration of outstanding support to the community. Any business who is a member of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and in good standing can be nominated. The deadline for nominations will be the fourth Wednesday of every month. "We know how overwhelming the responsibility of caring for a family member can be. We once needed help caring for a loved one, but didn't know where to turn to give the quality of care, and the quality of life, deserved. Compelled by a need to find care that was more - more dependable, more supportive, more complete - BrightStar Care® was founded as a family business in 2002 to provide the full continuum of In-Home Care, (including adult and elder care), and Home Health Care, in addition to Medical Staffing services for individuals, families and healthcare facilities. With over 300 locations nationwide, BrightStar
Care offices help keep parents and grandparents in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, aging-in-place safely. We can provide every service available at a nursing facility in the comfort of your loved one's home. From companionship (meal prep, laundry, dressing), personal care (grooming, toileting and hygiene assistance) to skilled nursing; our services are available around the clock to meet our clients' every need." -BrightStar.
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WHY IS WINNING BUSINESS AWARDS GOOD FOR BUSINESS? On The Mark with Robbie Motter No matter if your business is new or been around for a long time, getting a business award is a great way to build credibility and generate positive PR. Business awards seem to be an overlooked tool in companies marketing toolbox. Winning an award tells customers that you have been recognized by someone else and beat other companies to come out on top-no easy feat. So many people say “I don’t do what I do for awards” and I always say “I know but getting an award helps to build your brand and more people get to learn about you”. Right here in our Inland Empire there are lots of opportunities for not only Business Awards but local awards as well. No matter what area you live in you should join your local Chamber of Commerce as most always have awards each year which cover many categories to be considered a nominee. The National Business Week Awards are organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration and have several categories, including “Small Business Person of The Year”. Each of the awards in the various categories are fantastic. I had the opportunity to win the U.S. SBA “Women in Business Advocate of the Year” in May 2001. The Santa Ana SBA Office represents our area and they usually hold their awards in April go to this website https://www.sba.gov and check their site out and send an email to put your company on the list so you will get notified when the awards take place. The Small Business Influencer awards are another great opportunity check out their website smallbiztrends.com this is a public-voting award and is Free to enter. The Indie Awards was created in 2011. The Independent Small Business of the Year Award or “Indie” was created to help recognize a locally owned small business that has gone above and beyond to deliver great customer service and community support. Check out their website for more information and dates to submit which are free with great prizes awarded to the winner. independentwestand.org
Many regional magazines, newspapers and websites have annual lists where readers can nominate numerous categories like the areas best restaurant, best doctor etc I have seen them for the “Best in Riverside County” so check out the local papers to see when those dates will be coming up. The County of Riverside Commission for Women each year selects a “Woman of the Year” for each of the Supervisorial Districts. www.rivcocfw.com the nomination is very easy, it’s usually done in the beginning of the year with the award being given in March. This past year one of the women I nominated from Palm Springs who is one of my Nafe members won for her supervisorial district. Who is your CA, US Senator, Congressman/woman, Assemblyman/women, County Supervisor and your City Officers? They also give Certificates of Recognition to deserving individuals, so Google and get that information and contact their offices and find out who the person is that is responsible for sending the request for nominations to.. Each year our Senator Mike Morrell does an award program where he recognizes “Patriots of the Past, Present, and Future Ceremony” for Veteran and one that he recognizes women both are fantastic events. The 12th Annual Women of Distinction Award Nominations for Senator Mike Morrell closed on August 1st with the award event being held Friday, October 7, 2016 go to morrell.cssrc.us
to learn more about this annual award. The U.S Chamber of Commerce “Dream Big Award” is another great opportunity, go to uschamber.com for more information, there is a fee to enter this award but it offers a large cash prize. The Annual SCORE awards are organized by SCORE a non profit organization that has been supporting small businesses for years. Usually the submissions for these awards are in January and are free. This is the website to check out for the award dates for next year they are not yet posted championship.score.org The Daily Point of Light Foundation does Daily Awards; I was honored to be a winner of one of these awards in 2009. Here is their website pointsoflight.org YWCA each year honors 6 women; I was thrilled to be one of the 6 winners in September 2003 for the YWCA of Riverside County, Nafe Corp each year has the “Women of Excellence” awards held in December with nominations closing July 31st. I am happy to say that for the last 12 years I have always had one winner from one of my Nafe groups that I have nominated, some years even more, Go to www.nafe.com and check it out, you do not have to be a Nafe member to enter. The award ceremony is held in New York. NAWBO Inland Empire always has a fantastic women’s award event, and many from Menifee who I have nominated over the years have been finalists for one of their unique awards so go to their site and watch for next years awards. You do not have to be a NAWBO member to enter. .nawbo-ie.org ABWA Corona and now there is a club in Temecula also gives out women’s awards each year, several years ago two of my Menifee Nafe members won top awards. You do not have to be a ABWA member to be considered so Google their websites and get on the list to get the award information. As you can see there are many many opportunities for Awards. Awards celebrate hard work and success and offer great press release opportunities. It’s great to be recognized as it helps more people know what your business has achieved. Winning a business award opens doors for getting contracts, new prospects, finding new supply channels and breaking into new markets. Awards also recognize the hard work and achievements of employees so winning one can help boost staff morale and im-
prove motivation. Also Business awards make you stand out when you’re hiring, by putting yourself out there as the best you can attract top talent you need to push your business to the next level. Many of the women over the years that I have nominated and who have won told me they saw an increase in their business sales when they won an award and more people learned about them and their business so they have become believers in the benefits of not missing these opportunities. Awards are easy to do start setting up on your website a page on your accomplishments, your prior awards, your community service etc., as then when these awards come around all you have to do is download the updated information and send it with the award package. Over the last 25 years I think I have completed over 3000 awards for my Nafe members so I have become pretty good in doing them and I find them all pretty easy to complete. Many times they are many opportunities for awards but if we are not on their email list we do not hear of the opportunities. Over the years as I find out about them I have created a database of who they are and where they are so I can share the information with my women Nafe members across the country. So one of your 2017 resolution should be nominated for an award, there is no better time to start than now. Robbie Motter is a Marketing PR Consultant, Certified National Speaker, Radio Show Host, Event Planner, writer for the Menifee & Murrieta Buzz, Inland Empire Business Review, E The Magazine for Executive Women and is the Nafe Global Coordinator Global Expansion VIP for SAIVIAN and is the PR Chair for the Menifee Valley Lions, GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women’s Club, on the Board of the Temecula Valley Symphony and is a member of the Menifee & Wildomar Chamber of Commerce.. She can be reached at 951-2559200 or email rmotter@ aol.com, robbiemotter. com. Connect with her on facebook and linked in (Robbiemotter) and on twitter (networkingqueen)
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Biz Buzz PUTTING INTO MOTION “I’m not worried, I have plenty of time to do it later…” Famous words for individuals and business owners relying on the unknown of time and not preparing for the future. How much is ‘plenty’ and how much time do you actually need? 2016 is halfway over and it is time to start focusing on the goals you made last January in preparation for this December. Time to put your business into motion! Serious questions, have you evaluated your goals since you first wrote them? Are you on track to complete them or are you behind? What are you going to do differently now that you have taken a good look in the mirror and reread your notes? Take a moment, I’ll wait for you to finish. If you have kids, quickly get back into the school routine and plan the rest of your work day around pick
ups and drop offs. Even if you don’t have kids, expect traffic to increase and allow yourself some extra time to get around town. With all the construction going on in the city it can be difficult to plan one day from another but be proactive. Not to alarm you but your ‘plenty of time’ may not be as much as you hope and even so it might not be enough time anyway. Put into motion your plans and if you are behind, don’t focus on the amount of work to do. Focus on the goals
and the rewards you have made for yourself. Go forth, take an aggressive stance and grasp 2016 and strive to take your business Up One Level.
volatility on your portfolio. Keep looking forward. When you’re on a roller coaster, you don’t want to look backward. Not only could you strain your neck, but you’ll also be unprepared for the ups, downs, twists and turns that await you. When you invest, you want to keep looking forward as well. By keeping your eyes, and your focus, on your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you can be better prepared to follow a consistent strategy designed to help get you to your destination. Don’t bring extra baggage. For obvious reasons, it’s not a good idea to bring any loose or extra baggage inside a roller coaster car that may have you going upside down at 90 or so miles per hour. As an investor, you don’t want to be saddled with any extra “baggage,” either – and one of the biggest sources of this baggage is unrealistic expectations. If you think you will earn double-digit returns every year, you will likely be disappointed – and your disappointment could lead you to make unwise deci-
sions, such as constantly buying and selling investments to improve your performance. This type of activity is expensive, time-consuming and usually futile. So, when you invest, maintain realistic expectations – it can help you stay on track toward your goals. By following these basic guidelines for
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WHAT CAN INVESTORS LEARN FROM ROLLER COASTER RIDES? If you have an interest in looking up obscure holidays and celebrations, you will find that August 16th is National Roller Coaster Day. As you know, a roller coaster is used as a metaphor for many areas of life – including the financial markets. As an investor, what can you learn from this thrill ride? Here are a few suggestions: Don’t jump off. This is pretty standard advice for all roller coaster riders – but it’s also a good recommendation for investors. Specifically, you don’t want to exit the financial markets when they turn volatile. It can be tempting to do so, because the markets do indeed experience dizzying drops from time to time. But if you jump out of the markets when they’re down, you may be on the outside when they start their climb, potentially missing out on gains. Protect yourself. When you’re on a roller coaster, you are typically advised to keep your arms and legs inside the car to protect your extremities from dangerous contact with the track and other cars. As an investor, you also need to protect yourself from dangers such as a market downturn. If you owned just one type of asset, such as aggressive growth stocks, and a downturn occurred, you’d likely take a big hit. One of the best ways to help avoid this possibility is to diversify your holdings among stocks, bonds and other investments. Although diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against losses, it can help reduce the impact of
TACKLING THE STUDENT DEBT PROBLEM Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion dollars in student loan debt, spread among some 43 million borrowers. If you tried to work out the average amount owed on your cell phone's calculator, well . . . you couldn't do it. There are too many zeros. But here is something that we do know - the average Class of 2016 graduate has nearly $40,000 in student loan debt. Equally troubling, much of that debt is saddled with interest rates that are above 4%, with some rates as high as 8%. This debt is not tied to the lifestyle that students led while they were in school, it is connected to the fact that over the last three decades, the cost of college has increased ten-fold, or 1,000%. At the same time, median incomes in this country have remained relatively stagnant - adjusted for inflation, incomes have not risen in over 30 years and, in fact, middle-class incomes have
actually dropped over the last decade. All of this makes it nearly impossible for a family to send their children to college without incurring debilitating debt. The student's individual debt is not the only problem. This debt has effected everyone. Here's why: When a student comes out of college with monthly payments that can take half their take-home pay, they simply cannot afford to fully participate in the economy. They cannot buy cars, they cannot buy houses, they cannot start new businesses. When a recent college graduate cannot buy a new car, the salesman who does not get the commission cannot take his family to a restaurant. When the salesman does not go to the restaurant, the waiter does not get tipped, and so he does not buy a new pair of jeans, and so on. Our economy works best when everyone can participate. When 40 million people cannot fully do so, it increases the ever widening gap between the very wealthy and the ever-shrinking middle class in America. When I get to Congress, I will work to ensure that students will be able to go to college and graduate without life-altering debt by reforming and correcting an out-of-control student financing system. Additionally, I will also work for: Free Two-Year Community Colleges for Every Student I will support expanded public education from K-12 to K-12, plus two years of community college by making two-year community colleges tuition free. Low Cost Four-Year State Universities for Every Student I will work with other members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, to find solutions to make four-year public colleges more affordable. Loans and Debt Student loans will be low interest, and those with higher rates will be able to refinance their loans at a lower rate.
roller coasters, you’ll enjoy a safer ride. And by observing similar rules for investing, you can help make your investment “journey” smoother – and less scary. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
In order to eliminate extreme burden on the student after graduation, we will work with members of Congress to put a cap on student loans repayments such that the repayment will not exceed a certain percentage of the student's income. The direction in which we go as a nation is dependent on the ability of our citizens to contribute to society. Making these changes ensures that more students will advance to college and obtain degrees. It will also ensure that graduates entering the workplace will be able to contribute to our economy without extreme burdens of high debt weighing them down. Finally, it will enable new entrepreneurs to create more small businesses which will create thousands of jobs for others, increasing income, reducing unemployment rates and reducing cost to taxpayers. Simply put, reforming the student loan process will benefit the country as a whole. Tim Sheridan is a candidate for California’s 42nd Congressional District, which includes the cities of Corona, Norco, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, Menifee, Sun City, Winchester, Homeland and Nuevo. Tim and his wife Debbie live in Lake Elsinore. To learn more about Tim Sheridan, visit SheridanForCongress. com; SheridanparaelCongreso. com; on Facebook at Tim Sheridan & Sheridan for Congress CA42; and on Twitter at @SheridanCA42.
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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
that’s simple to do. If you’re a veterinarian, you might post photos of various 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, 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,
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 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 contest 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. Remember: The purpose of your Facebook page is not to sell stuff to people, it’s to engage them. Luckily for you,
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.
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Local GFWC MENIFEE/ SUN CITY WOMEN'S CLUB INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS The Club is dark during the summer for meetings and resumes in September where the new officers will serve during the year. But they do get together for social events during the summer months but recently took time off from serving the community to hold a pot luck lunch, which everyone enjoyed. There were many members who did not make the
the Club contact Carolyn Follis, President at 760-415-2513 email carolynfollis@ gmail.com The GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women’s Club is a 501 c3 non profit organization dedicated to serving their community. Next years community projects they will be supporting are: Presidents Project: “Hunger for Our Community” and other projects are: 4 Paws 4 Patriots, Boys and Girls Club, Blankets for Brianna, The Concern, Our local Domestic Violence Shelter, Friends of the Sun City Library, Menifee Crime Watch, Menifee Valley Community Cupboard, Project Touch, St. James Church Food Pantry in Perris, & Menifee Union School District Food Services under the National School Lunch Program. We invite you to consider becoming a member of our Club, annual dues for
Left to right Carolyn Follis President, Gayle Lacey 2nd Vice President, Martha Scott 3rd Vice President (not pictured), Lois Pace Financial Secretary , Grace Anne,Secretary, Judy McNatt 1st VP, Not pictured is Dee Wheatbread,Corresponding Secretary, Pauline Hall Treasurer, and Sheila Neal, Parliamentarian
potluck do to the face they were on vacation and some were ill but all are looking forward to the Clubs first meet in September. Some plans they are working on are for a Birthday Bash and Ice Cream Social on August 8th and their annual Bunco Fundraiser Event on August 27 at Webb Hall, 26850 Sun City Blvd, Menifee, CA Tickets are $10.00. Guests are invited to attend and come and check out the club. For Tickets and/ or more information on
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INLAND VALLEY BREAKS NEW GROUND Nonprofit celebrates the start of building on two new homes in Perris Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley — along with City, County and government officials — broke ground Wednesday, July 6 on a lot that will eventually become “home” to two deserving families in Perris. Construction is scheduled to begin on the two, single-family homes this fall with completion anticipated in spring of 2017. The 1,100 square foot houses will each have three bedrooms and two bathrooms and attached, two-car garages. Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Executive Director Tammy Marine told the crowd “We’re excited to be here today. It’s
really a testament to the people and agencies behind the scenes that have worked tirelessly to ensure this day came to fruition.” The project is part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program managed by the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency. “There is a very important partnership between the County of Riverside and Habitat for Humanity,” Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley said at the event. “The positive impact of this project on the neighborhood and the City of Perris benefits not only the residents, but the community as well. Habitat helps to fill the need for affordable housing, a need that is greater than ever.”
new members are $50.00, great way to do community projects and build relationships with dynamic individuals.
Some of the GFWC members at the Pot Luck Cesar Gomez, a representative for California State Assemblyman Jose Medina, congratulated Habitat on the groundbreaking and presented Marine and Board Member Craig Evans with a certificate from the State Assembly. “This project is something that not only will help the community, but also families in need,” Gomez said. “And we thank Habitat for their strong leadership.” Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley is currently accepting applications from prospective purchasers for these homes. Selection for the homes is based on the family’s need for better housing, ability to pay, and willingness to partner with Habitat. In addition, a unique Habitat purchase condition called “sweat equity” requires families to donate volunteer labor by working on their own, or other Habitat projects. Although not a requirement for applicants, preference for these homes will be given to veterans and military families. For more information about these houses or other services offered by Habitat, visit the Habitat web site at www.habitativ.org or call Debbie Sanine at 296-3362, Ext. 207.
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MEET ANGELA COVANY By Robbie Motter I am so blessed as I get to meet some of the most wonderful and inspiring people from the world. Recently at my Murrieta Nafe meeting at Rjs Sizzlin Steer lunch meeting Angela showed up. She was invited there by another good friend Gary Hawthorne who met Angela at the Temecula Old Town Farmers market recently and he told her about Nafe since he does our Nafe website and all our marketing white boards. Anyway she did come and actually was called by him about 15 minutes before the meeting was to start as when he met her he had no idea of the meeting dates and times. Well being the dynamic woman she is she jumped in the car and was there so we were blessed to all get to meet her. You know I always say that SHOWING UP is like a treasure map, well she was my treasure that day and I guess meeting all of us was her treasure. I found in talking with her all the amazing things that she does and thought she would be great to do an article on and to introduce you all to this fantastic young and dynamic woman. Her name is Angela Covany; let me share some information about her: She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and is an only child, she moved to Anaheim first and then when she was older she moved to Temecula where she has lived the last 15 years. She is married and has 5 children a daughter who will be starting college, a 15 year,13 year,
Not only did they love her work and wanted her in their books they gave her a contract and that is how this first book got published, since then she has had one other published and is working on her third book. Since Angela was young she has seen everything through artistic lenses. As an adult, she has learned to live her life always finding the silver lining in all things. Her first book Silver Lining Abstracts allowed her to share her passion for illustrating and her passion for optimism to collaborate. Her images are thought provoking and provide the artist in every one of us a truly genuine experience. Coloring used to be reserved for children and the occasional adult who got to babysit them, but recently, the activity has found a different demographic. What started as a niche hobby has now turned into an international trend, as adult coloring books find themselves on more and more bestsellers’ lists throughout the world. However, while this trend may be a fun way to pass the time, it’s the books’ therapeutic properties that really have them flying off shelves. Art may not be able to cure disease, but it can surely make coping with it a lot better. Researchers have acknowledged the therapeutic qualities of art for years, and today, art therapy is used to help people express themselves when what they’re feeling is too difficult to put into words, such as when they’re faced with a serious illness or find themselves depressed or stressed.. The first adult coloring book she was in was called Holiday Parade and each of the 24 artists each submitted one picture,Angela loves her working Here is the cover of the coloring book that every page is an abstract relationship with Blue Star as created by this talented woman, she is almost finished with her she said they are an amazing company to have a relationthird book ship with. Angela is a woman 8 year old sons and a 6 year old daughter. with a dynamic personality and such a great Her husband is in construction. They live on positive attitude, she is a great mother and land in the country that gives them room for wife and a talented artist and now also a animals and for their children to experience member of our Murrieta Nafe group. We at some country life with room to run and play. the Murrieta Nafe group are getting a great Some of her passions are cooking and as I experience of having our own coloring book talked to her I learned that she was a gour- its an amazing book go to Amazon.com and met cook and fixes every type of food, this put in her name Angela Covany or you can cooking passion started at age 7. She loves use the link below and it will take you right reading and loves to write and has started to the page where her book is. Amazon.com 3 novels. Out of one of her novels came the or you can go to bluestarcoloring .com here is idea for the adult coloring book which she the link to the page her book is on her webcreated and published with Blue Star Publish- site or you can reach Angela also by email aning, the book is called Silver Lining Abstracts. gelacovany6197@gmail.com Angela has had a passion for art since she Remember it’s all about SHOWING UP and was young, Blue Star who is a big publish- I am so glad this dynamic women SHOWED er of Adult coloring books saw one of her UP as she is now a new friend. abstract photos and contacted her to show them more of her work and it was great that For more Local News visit she had a large collection that she had done us at: www.menifeebuzz.com for over 15 years, they loved it.
NAFE TO LAUNCH NEW TEMECULA NAFE NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 6TH AT 6PM
The new Temecula Nafe Network will launch September 6th at the Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA The director of the network will be Robbie Motter, Nafe Global Coordinator. The meetings will begin at 6pm. Each meeting will have time for networking, building relations, networking and great dinner.as well as a dynmaic speaker and topic. Contact Robbie Motter to get your name on the list to be invited to the kickoff September meeting and/or for more information.call 951-255-9200 or email rmotter@aol.com Nafe (National Association For Female Executives/Entrepreneurs) corp office is located on Park Avenue in New York. it is the largest global network for women and recently celebrated 45 years of serving women across the country. Other Southwest Valley Nafe networks can be found in
Murrieta whichmeets the 4th Thursday at noon at Rj's Sizzlin Steer, and Menifee that meets the 2nd Wed in Sun City at Merna's Cafe and Grill at 11:30. There is also a Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga Nafe. GO to www.wrnafe.com for a list of all our Ca and other State Nafe networks. The Nafe corporate site is www.nafe.com Nafe membership is $39.00 a year. The meeting fee is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for guests and then you order dinner and pay the restaurant direct.
International franchise ‘Tiger Rock Martial Arts International’ recently held their World Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Murrieta’s own Tiger Rock Martial Arts of the Valley went with something to prove to the world. The studio located on the corner of Winchester Rd and Hunter Rd has been open for little over a year and proudly represented the best from the West Coast. The 3 day tournament consisted of rank testing, belt competitions, agility courses and individual skills events. Adilynn Walker, age 11 years old, brought home a Gold Medal in sparring competition and in forms competition at the National Tournament in March held in Alamogordo, NM which qualified her for an elite Master’s Invitational division at the World Tournament. Adilynn earned a Gold Medal in sparring in her ring and then competed against the 4 other Gold Medal ring winners, where she placed 3rd in the World earning a Bronze Medal. Adilynn also earned a bronze medal in board breaking for a total of 3 medals. Co-studio owner Jennifer Walker competed individually as a 4th de-
gree black belt against women ages 16-52 and gave a strong showing of her skills, also in Master’s Invitational division. She also competed in a team competition with 2 other
women from South Dakota where her team placed 3rd in their ring. Jennifer earned a silver medal in the board breaking competition by showcasing her speed and strength. Co-studio owner Brian Walker went to Baton Rouge for another reason besides competition, he went to
test for his 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo. It typically takes a month to hear back if he passed his test but his preparation showed in his performance and he is hopeful for a positive decision. Brian also competed in belt competitions coming up short against fierce competitors but he captured gold in the agility course which was a big surprise! Representing in the 2nd degree teen black belt division was Riley Walker. Riley faced some stiff competition in his belt division by many students from the southern states. He did earn a bronze in the board breaking competition and competed well in the individual skills competitions. However, his favorite part of the trip was the southern food and seafood gumbo. Tiger Rock Martial Arts of the Valley started in May of 2015 and is run by Jennifer and Brian Walker along with Marcos and Stacey Sanchez. They welcome ages 4 and up teaching martial arts self-defense along with life skills and encourage confidence. It is the mission of the owners to impact their community through changing the lives of those who live here. Beyond TaeKwonDo the studio offers Strength and Conditioning, Jiu Jitsu, and Bully Awareness Seminars at various times Monday-Saturday. They can be reached at (951) 373-3071or www.trmav.com
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MEET JO BILLMAN OWNER/CFO DIRT SERIES LLC & GRAFICS UNLIMITED Jo is a woman with a great smile and bubbling personality who I had the opportunity to meet when she came as a guest to a recent Nafe Meeting. She is a woman of many talents, who owns two businesses Dirt Series LLC and Grafics Unlimited. Jo was born and raised in Calimesa Ca. She has one son Steve and three beautiful grandchildren Jared, Kyra & Callie. Her son Steve works the Dirt Series Motor Sports Events 1-2 times a month. Jared (oldest Grandson) works as a Valet for Pechanga Casino, Kyra (oldest Granddaughter) is working on her Nursing Degree at San Jacinto Collage and is a certified EMT. Callie the youngest granddaughter will be finishing up her last year in High School in 2017. Jo started working in the retail business back in the mid 70's then moved on to working in a pharmacy environment which she learned all about Third Party Reconciliation, the pharmacy environment itself and customer service. Once in the Pharmacy environment she learned how to run two different types of Pharmacy software programs. During her
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MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS By: Michelle Rivas The Council meeting started with a greeting from Mayor Scott Mann and roll call of all the council members, Lesa Sobek, Matt Liesemeyer, Greg August, and John Denver. The first highlight of the meeting began with Mayor Mann’s introduction of Darius Hughes, a resident from Menifee who was being awarded the Outstanding Citizen award. On June 11th, while Darius was working at the Menifee Lakes swimming pool regulating a water slide, he noticed a young boy having trouble staying afloat and although he wasn’t working as a lifeguard, he jumped into the pool to save
days in the Pharmacy business while taking care of third party reconciliation issues for the pharmacy she had to call into the help desk for assistance with several third party issues (which turned out to be a problem on the Third Party Vendors end). That is when she met Kathryn Caporicci who was the manager of that department at that time, they talked, Kathryn did a site visit, they cleaned up all outstanding issues and they have been best friends since then. Kathryn then approached her in Jan of 1992 and asked her if she would like to come to work for her in the Atlanta Ga. based office. Several months later she ended up working for National Data Corporation in Aug of 1992 in Reno NV. Now known as McKesson Corporation Jo spent 8 years working in that satellite office taking care of and training pharmacies on how to use the same software she had already become familiar with. She was one of the main on site trainers therefore spent a lot of time on the road for the first 8 years with the company. Jo said, “It is amazing how many faces you can put names to when you travel as much as I did”. She then moved to Cherry Valley Ca in 2000 to be closer to her family when she was given an opportunity to work from home for that same company. That lasted 10 more years until she took a voluntary early retirement in 2010 to continue to take care of her
the boy from drowning. It was a beautiful moment honoring a hero in our very own community of Menifee. After Darius received his award, speeches were given by three women who advocated for higher wages for CalFire firefighters. Kelly Alvarado, Laura Sutton, and Kailyn Martino all spoke about their loved ones who are fire fighters and why they feel they deserve higher wages; they work up to 96 hours a week, are sleep deprived and are underpaid by 83% of the industry standard. Kelly Alvarado, wife of a CalFire firefighter that works for Riverside County, talked about the increased suicide rates of firefighters, low salaries even though they work 30% and she touched based on her husband and families own experience. In the following statement, Kelly explains her situation, “my husband works a 72 hour work week for CalFire here in Menifee and because his wages are so low, that we as a family of five need him to work overtime whether it’s forced or not. So on average, he is working about 96 hours a week and many of those hours are spent not sleeping, they’re on horrific calls where he is serving the public that he loves so
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ailing mother. Upon her mothers passing in 2014 with a family of 5 it became a very hostile for Jo and since family members were not happy with the outcome of the choices her mom made they did not get what they expected was due and owing them. Jo was hit with the brunt of their accusations and spitefulness since she held DPOA and was the main caregiver. Her son then said, "Mom you are out of here, there is no need for you to be around this type of environment”. This is when she moved to Wildomar with her son & the two older grandchildren in December of 2014. Jo said “I have met the most amazing people since I arrived in Wildomar and each and everyone of them have gotten me through a very difficult time and for that I am very thankful. Kathy Bundy who has a Volkswalking group and also is a Nafe member was the very first person I actually met when I arrived in Wildomar and crazy as it sounds she has been a blessing in disguise a very rare and true friend”. As we said Jo owns two businesses so wanted to share some information about them. Grafics Unlimited she established in 2008 and holds the Resale license she needs in order to buy and resell their merchandise. She actually thought of the name when she lived in Reno NV back in 1994 and at that time she just did children's birthday cards, calendars, T-Shirts and other small requests nothing fancy. She did not established Grafics Unlimited until she moved back to California in where she had to set that part of the business aside due to her traveling for the company she worked for and taking care of her mother. Her company Grafics Unlimited takes care of all the T-Shirt & Hat orders, business cards, flyers, post cards and banners, shipping merchandise when needed etc. She had no idea how important Grafics Unlimited would become until she added Dirt Series LLC to the mix. Dirt Series was established back in 2012, but the necessary paperwork was not filed until August 2014, finally in January 2015 Jo became the primary owner of Dirt Series LLC. Dirt Series is an off road motor sports much. In addition, we talked about insufficient injury/illness benefits for CalFire firefighters. These are very real issues that are affecting firefighters. It’s affecting me at home and my 3 children who don’t get to see their dad as he is working, so we ask for your help and to sign a petition on Change.org in support of wage and compensation based on industry standard for CalFire firefighter, thank you.” There is a change.org petition created by Kelly Alvarado that can be signed to support the fire fighters. Another highlight that has created a lot of buzz around Menifee was the city council’s approval of a November 8th ballot measure that proposes increasing sales tax by 1%. The sales increase measure, if passed, is supposed to be used to fund public safe-
event they host once a month. Her son handles all of the marketing, advertising, web designs, email blast, updates to their website. Jo said “He is a one of a kind Ambassador, COO & Manager and the only one that knows the in's and outs of the business. Me, I handle the bookkeeping and all the financial stuff and just make sure all the bills are paid” Jo said IT IS "THE WEST COASTS PREMIER ATV, UTV, DIRT BIKE, TROPHY KART & YOUTH UTV MOTOCROSS RACE SERIES" Eventually she said that both businesses would be handed down to her son. Her favorite hobby is Graficsnstuff and Crafts. She heat presses pictures on to material, works on Xmas decorations to sell during the holidays. She said “I mostly crochet beanies for holidays. My Dad is a huge customer he lives in Billing’s MT and each year he orders several beanies of any design and hands them out to his friends and hunting buddies for the winter” Her last craft project was creating a card for her brother & new sister in law using the something old, new, borrowed, & blue. “It is due to get framed so they can hang it in their newly designed home in Idyllwild”, says Jo. Jo says she actually loves being retired, but when I hear what she is doing it does not sound like retirement to me. She says she enjoys weekly walks whether they are with the Kathy Bundy's Volkswalk meet up group, walks on the beach with Kathy and the gang from Low Desert Runners or with a friend, or her crazy dog. It gets her away from the house!!!!! She is also very excited about event they have coming up the weekend of August 12, 13 & 14 at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park see flyer below. You can reach Jo at graficsnstuff@gmail.com
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City MENIFEE ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS INVITED TO FREE SMALL BUSINESS LOAN WORKSHOP Small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs are invited to a free seminar, Loans for your Small Business, on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 9 am to 12 noon. The seminar will be held at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, 29737 New Hub Drive, in the upstairs conference room. Attendees will learn how business lending is changing and how to identify the most appropriate type of loan for their business. The seminar, led by Daniel Fernandez from
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Opportunity Fund, and Carla Ulloa of CDC Small Business Finance, will also explore micro loans under $50,000 and lending practices to avoid. Participants may be pre-screened for a loan prior to the seminar. For details please following this link: santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect. com. This workshop is hosted by the Menifee Small Business Development Center and offered at no cost through the support of the City of Menifee and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited and pre- registration is strongly recommended. Please register online at www.iesmallbusiness.com or call (951) 781- 2345 for more information. The Menifee Small Business Development Center is part of the City of Menifee’s b3 “Building Better Business” program. For additional information, please visit the city’s Economic Development webpage at www.cityofmenifee.us/econdev.
ROMOLAND PROJECT PAVES WAY FOR INCOMING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS State Route 74, from Interstate 215 to Guthridge Lane, in the Romoland community of Menifee, was repaired and upgraded in both directions to improve safety and prepare for incoming development planned in the area. The $800,000 slurry seal project, completed by Caltrans, repaired potholes and uneven roadway and resurfaced pavement and paved the way for the new AM/PM Gas Station and Jack-inthe-Box, that is now open, at the corner of Trumble Road and SR74. SR74 is a state highway maintained by Caltrans and is a critical intra-county route that con-
nects the cities of Menifee, Perris, Hemet, and the unincorporated communities of Homeland, and Winchester. This five-mile stretch of SR74 was identified as a key project by Caltrans to improve safety conditions for motorists. “Thanks to Caltrans for working with the City of Menifee and committing to this much-needed project in the Romoland community. It will make travel safer, with less wear and tear on our vehicles, for residents and motorists who use this roadway daily,” said Mayor Scott Mann. “With new development planned in this area, these improvements help to revitalize this corridor and make it more attractive for future projects.” For more information about the SR74 paving project, please visit http://sv08data.dot.ca.gov
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THE 2016 REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION PLATFORMS: WHAT IT MEANS TO AMERICA AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
By: Michelle Rivas
On the Right Side: Let’s start off with the party of Lincoln! The GOP convention came around first and the speakers at the event touched base on a variety of issues and what we should do to solve them. Below is a breakdown of the Republican Party platform at the RNC and how it will affect our community: Small Business: The Republican Party is in full support of small business and that’s something every community can benefit from including Menifee. Small businesses create jobs, builds communities, and are the heart of the American dream and the GOP’s plan to support small businesses includes reforming the tax code, ending the Death Tax, and repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. This will spur economic growth and elevate local communities by bringing the citizens prosperity through small business. Education: The GOP has a clear vision on education which is to give more control to the parents and local schools and to repeal Common Core as well. The RNC Platform’s exact statement reads, “We reject a one-size-fitsall approach to education and support a broad range of choices for parents and children at the state and local level.” The objective is to renew the way education works by allowing parents to direct their children’s education
without federal intervention. Military Families: The GOP is in full support of compensating the families of the brave American Heroes who have fought for our country. The RNC Platform states, “Military families must be assured of the pay, health care, housing, education, and the overall support they have earned. In recent years, they have been carrying the burden of budgetary restraint more than any other Americans through cuts in their pay, health benefits, and retirement plans.” The GOP is advocating for a boost in military benefits for troops as well as for veterans and their families. Now onto the Democratic National Convention, where they crowned Hillary Clinton as the first woman in U.S history to be the
Page B 9 Presidential Nominee for a major political party. It was groundbreaking and their direction on the issues affecting our country could be even more groundbreaking if they come into fruition. Let’s breakdown how the DNC’s platform would impact our country for the better. Economic Growth: One way the Democratic Party wants to help the economy and Americans everywhere is by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The DNC’s 2016 Platform released the following statement, “We believe that Americans should earn at least $15 an hour and have the right to form or join a union and will work in every way we can—in Congress and the federal government, in states and with the private sector—to reach this goal.” This measure can up-
grade the standard of living for many Americans and their families which could also spur economic growth in our own communities and our country as a whole. Creating Jobs for Young People: This could be an amazing development for local communities everywhere because young people are our next generation of leaders, business owners, politicians, etc. Job growth for the youth will not only be a positive influence on them and teach them a strong work ethic but it will also elevate our economy. The DNC Platform states that “Democrats will provide direct federal funding for a range of local programs that will put young people to work and create new career opportunities.” This kind of support will motivate and inspire our youth and the generations to come. Cutting Energy Waste: The DNC is planning and promises to get 50% of its electricity from clean energy sources within a decade. That seems like a challenge but the Democrats have already created an efficient plan which includes installing half a billion solar panels within the next four years. The DNC’s detailed plan is stated in the following excerpt, ”We will cut energy waste in American homes, schools, hospitals, and offices through energy efficient improvements; modernize our electric grid; and make American manufacturing the cleanest and most efficient in the world. These efforts will create millions of new jobs and save families and businesses money on their monthly energy bills. We will transform American transportation by reducing oil consumption through cleaner fuels, vehicle electrification increasing the fuel efficiency of cars, boilers, ships, and trucks.” An eco-friendly outlook on our country could make a positive impact on not only our current generation, but for the next generation to come which includes our children, grandchildren; so ultimately, it’s a win-win!
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