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Volume 7

Issue # 6

Holiday Edition

INSIDE ESTATE PLANNING FOR A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD Generally, estate planning is an a�erthought for most. Despite being an a�erthought, estate planning should be taken seriously. It’s recommended that you work with a a�orney that concentrates on estate planning, however, when you're planning for a special needs child it takes some par�cular foresight and experience on the behalf of the a�orney. Page B1

WHAT’S BUZZING IN MENIFEE AROUND THE HOLIDAY SEASON?

sessions with dozens of ac�vi�es at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee. Book early, space is limited. The �ckets are $5.00. For more informa�on visit: cityofmenifee.us

This year in Menifee, there are plenty of holiday events and ac�vi�es for the whole family centered in providing unique and memorable opportuni�es for residents and visitors.

Christmas Tree Ligh�ng Ceremony December 9th, 2017, Santa and Mrs. Claus will occasion a Christmas tree ligh�ng event. This free event will take place at Roundabout Oak Tree from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM located at Menifee Town Center Dr. and La Piedra Rd. This ﬁve hour celebra�on will feature adequate entertainment, including food, cra�s, a snow play and performers from LDS Church Menifee Stake Choir, Paloma Valley High School Choir, Santa Rosa Academy Cheer, St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Choir, Dance 4 Gina and starlight performers.

Find Out More About These Popular Upcoming Events

Free Thanksgiving Dinner November 23, 2017, FREE Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, located at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road., Menifee. For informa�on call 951-672-9673. Breakfast with Santa December 2nd, 2017, Menifee residents will have an opportunity to welcome Christmas early with Santa's Breakfast Fest. A date with Santa in three

Menifee City is hos�ng the Christmas Decora�on Contest again this year.

The Christmas tree ligh�ng ceremony and loca�on will double up. Contestants are required to decorate their front homes and send the photos of their home and decora�on through email to the selec�ng commi�ee. It will be interes�ng to know who will win the contest this year. For more informa�on visit: cityofmenifee.us St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Preschool Christmas Event December 10th, 2017, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church event is scheduled to take place on Sunday a�ernoon beginning at 2:00 PM. The church will host an annual Christmas concert that will feature singing and song presenta�on ac�vi�es. It is a fun family event with a recep�on to follow. For loca�on, call 951-679-3010 or contact Jean Kornegay at 951-698-9586. Page A2

SUN CITY’S KINGS INN MEMORIALIZED WITH HISTORICAL MARKER If you lived in Sun City in the 1960’s, the place to be for dining and nightlife was the Kings Inn, which was located on the corner of Bradley Road and Cherry Hills Blvd. Modeled a�er his ﬁrst Kings Inn in Arizona, Del Webb’s establishment was built to provide lodging and meals to visitors of his Sun City, California ac�ve re�rement community. Page B5 DUNKIN’ DONUTS ANNOUNCED FOR SHOPS AT NEWPORT The City of Menifee is excited to announce “Dunkin’ Donuts” will be joining the Shops at Newport retail center development, which is currently under construc�on at Newport and Bradley Roads. Page B7

LOCAL BUZZ A LOCAL HEALTH CLUB DEDICATED TO RESTORING WELLNESS TO THE DISABLED IN NEED OF GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS

By Joan Ring

Ge�ng “DEMIFIED” is a phenomenon used to describe the amazing TransFIRMa�ons of many suffering from a variety of disabili�es. In a word, it describes the journey and calling of Larry and Demi Mazzola of Op�malBody Personal Fitness and the DEMIFIED Zone together with David and Kendra Lyons, of the MS Fitness Challenge Charity that owns this amazing health club. Together as a “Demified” team, they are dedicated to restoring “wellness” to many in our community, suffering from lifelong challenging health issues. The founders of the MS Fitness Challenge Charity, David and Ken-

dra Lyons have made it their life’s mission to help people with Mul�ple Sclerosis to understand and be educated in the importance of fitness, nutri�on and mindfulness in their lives. David was diagnosed with MS twelve years ago and has wri�en a best selling book which has reached millions of readers en�tled “EVERYDAY HEALTH and FITNESS with MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS”. He has received many awards for his �reless efforts. Among them is a life�me achievement award from Arnold Schwarzenegger; fitness icon Tony Li�le also recognized in his foreword by Daymond John of the hit show Shark Tank and by the Fellowship of Chris�an Athletes. Page A9

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LOCAL BUZZ HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS THAT CAN’T GO WRONG

The Holiday Season is the most wonderful �me of the year, a �me for family, for home cooked meals and the joy of friendship. Page A2

LOCAL BUZZ CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Saturday, December 9th Menifee Town Center Great Oak Tree Roundabout Mr. and Mrs. Claus will roll in on a Menifee ﬁre truck to kick oﬀ the holiday season in style. Page A10

HEALTH BUZZ YO – YO DIETING AND WHY IT DOESN’T WORK

Crash diets actually fuel weight gain. Page A9

WINE COUNTRY TEMECULA VALLEY ANNUAL BARREL TASTING

JANUARY 27 & 28, 2018 11:00AM - 4:00PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Page A9

TECH NEWS HOW TO BACKUP ALL OF YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS FOR FREE ONLINE

Photos are so beloved that to lose them would crush a person. Hard drives fail all the �me, and losing all your pictures would be heartbreaking. Page B4

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Local WHAT’S BUZZING IN MENIFEE AROUND THE HOLIDAY SEASON?

Find Out More About These Popular Upcoming Events This year in Menifee, there are plenty of holiday events and ac�vi�es for the whole family centered in providing unique and memorable opportuni�es for residents and visitors.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Santa on Wheels Monday, December 18th through Saturday, December 23rd is Santa on Wheels. It has been a culture here that Santa will visit children in their home to add magic to the Christmas holiday. Consider making an appointment to have Santa visit your home. Santa on Wheels is an exci�ng memorable opportunity for delivering gi�s and taking photos. Every visit is custom. Parents and guardians are required to contact the Community Service Department at 29995 Evans Road, West Annex Menifee. For more informa�on and booking, call 951-723-3880 or email communityservices@cityofmenifee.us This amazing �me of year brings us closer together as a family. Let this

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS THAT CAN’T GO WRONG

icate denomina�ons that can be gi�ed to mul�ple people. Visit 5 Star Nails & Spa at: 26900 Newport Road, Suite 107, Menifee, CA 92584

The Holiday Season is the most wonderful �me of the year, a �me for family, for home cooked meals and the joy of friendship. But some�mes Christmas can be a huge headache when you have to decide on gi�s for every special person in your life. Thankfully, there are quite a bit of ideas around Menifee that can't go wrong with either gender or rela�onship.

Tickets to a Winery Event Temecula Valley Annual Barrel Tas�ng January 27 & 28, 2018 11:00am - 4:00pm. This once-a -year event offers �cket holders a self-guided taste and tour of Temecula Valley, Southern California's Wine Country! Enjoy unfinished barrel and tank wine samples, as well as finished and newly released wines, at this once-a-year barrel tas�ng event. Wineries will perfectly pair delectable food samplings with their wines.

by C.J. Leger

Spa Packages When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a spa package. Spa packages include nail salon services and massage/facial parlors, and we have a few coupons offered in our newspaper that expire at the end of December. So if any of these catch your eye, be sure to cut them out, as they can make great stocking stuffer gi�s for loved ones. Happy Nails & Spa A staple in our community, Happy Nails, is offering an affordable spa package deal for just $29. The recipient will receive an all-in-one inclusive deal that awards them four services at one of their loca�ons: an incredible relaxing foot massage, hot oil for a manicure treatment, their choice of an array of nail polish pigments, and the golden deal - a full European manicure and pedicure while si�ng in one of Happy Nails’ self massaging relaxing chairs. Happy Nails does offer gi� cer�ficates, so be sure to clip our coupon and include that with your gi� cer�ficate for your recipient to get the most out of their spa treatment service. Visit Happy Nails & Spa at: 30134 Haun Road, Suite 440, Menifee, CA 92584

Hope Chris�an Church will host Christmas Dinner December 12th is scheduled for Hope Chris�an Church Christmas Dinner at Ethan A. Chase Middle School located at 28100 Calm Horizon Dr., Menifee. The event will feature games and songs from 5:15 PM to 9:30 PM. Menorah Ligh�ng December 12th at 6:00 PM is the fes�val of lights located at The Countryside Marketplace, 30010-30472 Haun Rd, Menifee, at The Fire Pit area between The Breakfast Club and the Dog Haus. It is free so plan to a�end and celebrate this Hebrew event.

holiday season allow you the opportunity to interact with local residences and new community members. Consider crea�ng a schedule that will allow you to a�end most, if not all, of the above ac�vi�es and do not forget to treat yourself and your family away from home. Happy Holidays Menifee from all of us here at the Buzz.

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Running With Scissors If you or someone you know is into style and fashion, from haircuts, highlights, color and perms with amazing service and prices you cant get anywhere give Timaree a call. (951) 322-7497 You can visit Running with Scissors at: 40555 California Oaks Suite 114 Murrieta, CA 92562 5 Star Nails & Spa Ge�ng your nails done is always a treat for women. 5 Star Nails & Spa offers gi� cer�ficates for the holiday season, and all year round, with great deals to accompany them. If you purchase a $100 gi� cer�ficate, you will get 10% off of your complete spa experience with a minimum purchase of $55, and you even have the op�on to break up that $100 into separate gi� cer�f-

Mulligan Family Fun Center If you're unsure about what to get someone for Christmas, why not try ge�ng a complete family gi� that everyone can use? Mulligan Family Fun Center has a great deal available for $14.99 that includes unlimited use of the center’s ac�vi�es. The all-day pass package is good for rock wall climbing, laser tag, go karts, mini golf, the Kiddie Korral and the rookie go kart ac�vi�es, but you have to purchase the package before December 24th at 4 p.m. to get the deal. So act fast. Visit Mulligan Family Fun Center at: 24950 Madison Avenue, Murrieta, CA If none of these feel right, you can always opt for a gi� card or gi� cer�ﬁcate to the many amazing Food places here is town. Christmas in Mexico at

Provecho Grill, the gi� of Ribeye at Texas Roadhouse, or the taste of Italy at New York Upper Crust Pizza. There are so many great choices to pick from. Have fun with it and happy shopping!

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Art

MONICA REICHL ACM NOVEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH Monica Reichl is a high school theater teacher by day and a stage actress by weekend, summer and every other chance she gets. Her exper�se and enthusiasm for all things theater is what led to her being honored as Arts Council Menifee’s November Ar�st of the Month. “I think organiza�ons that promote the arts are vital,” said Reichl, who joined the ACM board a couple of years ago. “People s�ll view the arts as something to do for fun and something for children to do, but once adulthood comes along, there is the expecta�on that they are not needed anymore, or if they are needed, it is something you go to enjoy but not something you do. There is the lack of prac�cality associated with the arts.” Reichl is ﬁrm in her belief that outside of the entertainment aspect, there is the most prac�cal of skills that comes from the arts – theater, in par�cular. “The ability to think crea�vely, problem solve, empathy, the ability to control emo�ons as well as have access to emo�ons, to read people, to analyze text, to read be�er, to read more lively bed�me stories to your children, to learn to build things, to learn to paint things, to understand design and layout from a basic remodel to interior design, organiza�on, management of people, collabora�on – all vital life skills,” she said. A Menifee resident for the past 16 years, Reichl has taught ac�ng, costume and make-up and ﬁlm studies at Hemet’s Tahquitz High School since it opened 11 years ago. She also directs the school’s plays. “I love sharing my love for the stage with them and seeing them fall in love with it,” she said. She said it can be challenging at �mes making the students understand that ac�ng is about more than just learning and saying lines. She stresses the importance of rehearsals so that everything – from actors to props – appear authen�c and not rehearsed. “I try to teach them that whether they walk on and say nothing or just one word or they are the lead, they have the power to make or break the produc�on,” she said. “It isn’t enough to know what to do, you have to take it apart, analyze it and chop it up into bite-sized pieces so you can communicate what is needed for the students to digest. There’s a lot to think about on stage and I slowly try to get them to think less and less and be more and more.” Reichl said the most important lesson students can learn is how to listen to the director who is trying to make them a be�er actor and to the characters they are conversing with in the play. “It isn’t about your own agenda, it is a team sport,” she

said. “As an actress, I may think I did something that totally rocked, but the director tells me otherwise. I have to trust that independent eye out there to tell me that it didn’t work. I have to listen to the characters around me, not think about my next line, or the dialogue will sound rehearsed instead of like we’re having this conversa�on for the first �me.” As a teacher, she is rewarded by knowing she has given students a place where they feel at home. “The arts embrace all types of personali�es and high school is socially such a challenge, as well as academically, so whether in a class or in the a�erschool play, they find a refuge,” Reichl said. “I have had several students go on to professional training, con�nue to act, and that, of course, makes me extremely proud.” Reichl also taught theater classes for seven years at Mt. San Jacinto College’s San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses and has made her mark in local theater. “Actually, I love just being a cast member. I get asked when I'll direct something in the community and I tell them that direc�ng is my job and I love to do it, but when I get to go out and play with the grown-ups, I just want to act. It’s my first love and I don’t want the responsibility and stress of sets, props, ligh�ng, sound, etc. As the late, great Marian Carter used to say, “I just want to learn my lines and not run into the furniture,” she said. Reichl may be familiar to fans of “Ramona” the outdoor play that is staged every spring in Hemet. She was cast in the �tle role four �mes and has played Aunt Ri in the pageant for three years. “I have always felt so enormously grateful to the pageant family because I moved here knowing only about two or three people, but I started going to rehearsals and found myself suddenly with 300 new friends. Everyone should be welcome into a community that way,” she said. Reichl grew up in the Bay Area, mostly San Jose, and pre�y much found her calling to theater in high school. She earned her master’s degree in Theatre Arts from San Francisco State University where she focused on poetry and storytelling as performance. Other recent stage performances have included playing Hermione in “A Winter’s Tale” and Gwendolyn in “The Importance of Being Earnest” for Shakespeare in the Vines. Last year, she was seen as Sylvia in “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” and several years before as Olivia in “Twel�h Night.” She has worked with many local theater companies, including Idyllwild Actors Theatre, Play With Your Food Produc�ons, Inland Stage Company, Ramona Hillside Players, The Grove Theatre and Temecula Valley Players. “I like shows that use humor to disarm in order to deliver a profound message,” said Reichl, 44. “I feel very comfortable in drama�c roles, but the power of a laugh is tremendous.” A couple of her favorite characters have been M'Lynn from “Steel Magnolias” and L'il Bit from “How I Learned to Drive.” “Both do that disarming thing: both blend comedy and such seriousness to tell their stories,” she said. “I love feeling the audience’s emo�onal experience, communica�ng something honest to them and transpor�ng them; giving them the sense that they have lived through something.” For more informa�on, please visit www. artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-290-2781.

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN!

Contribu�ng Writer Nicole Farrell I am very happy to provide this informa�on 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 Call establishment for more details not all venues have karaoke Canyon Lakes Country Club 32001 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Friday live music call for details (951) 246-1773 Carvers Bar and Grill 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road C-14 Murrieta, CA 92563 Friday-Sat: Live music 9pm Call for details 951.894.2700 French Valley Cafe 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 Monday karaoke 6 to 10 with Nicole Farrell Fri live entertainment Sat live entertainment call for details phone: (951) 600-7396

Mon -d j spinning the tunes, 8 pm-midnight Tue - karaoke 8 pm-midnight Wed - karaoke Laura 8 pm-midnight Thursday karaoke with laura 9 pm - 1 am Fri – music 9 pm sat - music un�l 1 am. Sun 6- open mic jam Skybox Bar and Grill 30724 Benton Rd Ste C308, Winchester, CA 92596 phone: (951) 325-2299 Friday DJ Laizon 9 to 2 am Saturday DJ Laizon 9 to 2 am The Tavern Grill 28039 Sco� Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 723-8004 Tuesday live entertainment —Tom the guitar guy Saturday karaoke 8 to 12 call for detail 951) 723-8004

Franklin's Cove Bar and Grill 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone number (951) 696-2211 Monday open Mic Tuesday Karaoke Thursday Live band Friday karaoke Sat Live bands Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant 26900 Newport Rd Ste 112, Menifee, CA 92584 Thru-Sat Tom the owner will sing for you Sunday 4 to 8 pm live music Call them for details (951) 672-8080 Pepes Mexican Restaurant 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd Canyon lakes CA Tel: 951-244 7373 Sunday karaoke 6 to 9—Randy

Whiskey Babes 33040 Simpson Road Winchester, ca 92596 Tel 951-599 0506 Tuesday karaoke 6 to 10 pm Thursday line dance 5 to 8 Thursday karaoke 8 pm to 12 am Friday DJ 9 pm to close Sat live bands 9 pm to 1 am call details tel 951-599 0506 Wild West Arena and Saloon 32150 Grand Ave Winchester ca 92596 Sunday karaoke 2 pm to 7 pm Thursday karaoke 7 pm Friday sat live bands Saturday karaoke 8 pm call for details 951-325 2116

Ponderosa Bar and Grill 27126 Shadel Rd Menifee CA. 92586 Tel (951) 679-7008 Sunday karaoke 7 pm to 11 pm Tuesday music with Pam & Paul 5 to 8 Tuesday 8 to close DJ Wednesday karaoke 7 to 11 Thurs open mic Jarret Cruz Friday—Sat call the venue

Winchester Inn 28314 Winchester Rd Winchester, ca 92596 Sunday live music 4 to 8 Sun karaoke 8 to close Dave B Tues karaoke 8 to close with Dave B wed karaoke 8 to close with Dave B Thurs karaoke 8 to close with Dave B Friday live music Sat. Live music call for details 951-926-8600

Pitstop Pub Sports Bar and Grill 26900 Newport Road, Menifee, ca 92584 Tel: 951-679-0869

Escondido Nafe meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm at Cocina del Charo Mexican Restaurant 890 W Valley Parkway Escondido, CA Temecula Nafe meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6Pm January at Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula, Feb at Spositos Cuban & Italian Restaurant 28120 Jefferson Ave Suite 207, Temecula CA it alternates each month from one restaurant to the other.

Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers) Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at RJ's Sizzlin Steer 41401 Kalmia Street, Murrieta, CA Nafe's mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally and has been serving women globally for 45 years. For more information on any of them contact Robbie Motter Nafe Global Coordinator 951-2559200 or email rmotter@aol.com every meeting has a dynamic speaker and networking. Cost is $10.00 for Nafe members, $15.00 for guests and then you order food and pay the restaurant direct.

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The Arts Council Menifee invites the residents of Menifee and the surrounding communi�es to our "Winter Fantasy Art Show, Sunday, December 3 from 2:30 pm to 5:00pm at the Kay Ceniceros Center located at Newport and Evans Rd in Menifee. The Council will be providing each guest a FREE opportunity to win an original piece of Art. In addi�on, there will be FREE refreshments, and ballots to vote for the “View’s Choice”. Many of the Council’s ar�sts will also be on hand to oﬀer their art work for viewing and purchase. Original Art - Original Jewelry & Po�ery. There will also be an opportunity to meet the Authors at a book signing event. For more informa�on about this and other upcoming events, please visit the Arts Council Menifee’s website at: www.artscouncilmenifee.org.

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HOLIDAY BRIE EN CROUTE I don’t consider myself a hopeless roman�c. However, when in Oaxaca I heard a love story about the Marigold ﬂower, also known as the Cempasuchil that captured my heart. During the week, hanging with the locals I realized they all knew the legend. They shared it with me proudly while we drank mezcal…lots of mezcal. The tale begins with two Aztec children Xochitl and Huitzlan who grew up playing on a mountain and bringing ﬂowers to their Sun God, Tona�uh. The Sun God appreciated the gesture and would shower the children with his sun

astated and begged the Sun God to reunited her and Huitzilin. Tona�uh, the Sun God saddened by her pain turned her into a beau�ful, radiant Marigold that shined like the sun with a strong ﬂoral fragrance. Soon a hummingbird appeared and it was the spirit of Huitzilin. They were once again reunited and lived happily ever a�er. Vianney Rodriguez from www. sweetlifebake.com and the author of La�n Twist makes a wonderful Marigold Infused Tequila in memory of her loved ones for Day of the Dead. I met Vianney the

rays while they played. As they grew older, the two fell deeply in love and swore to love each other forever. When Huitzilin was old enough, he went oﬀ to war and Xochitl vowed to wait for him. Soon a�er news traveled that he had been killed in ba�le. Xochitl was dev-

ﬁrst �me I went to Oaxaca. She is the reason I started my blog www. chefrosie.com I can honestly say that mee�ng her changed my life. Gracias Vianney for sharing your recipe with us and inspiring me. Dia De Los Muertos Marigold infused Tequila Yield: makes 4 cups Ingredients: 1 cup of organic marigold petals 2 cinnamon s�cks 4 cups tequila Combine ingredients and allow to infuse 4-7 days. Strain when ready to serve. For more recipes follow Rosie on www.chefrosie.com or on instagram @chefrosie or Facebook Chef Rosie O’Connor. Visit her restaurant Provecho Grill 26862 Cherry Hills Blvd. Menifee.

INGREDIENTS 1 egg 1 tbsp. water ½ package Pepperidge Farm® Puﬀ Pastry Sheets (1 sheet) ½ c. apricot preserves or seedless raspberry jam ⅓ c. dried cranberries ¼ c. Toasted sliced almonds 1 Brie cheese round 1 package Pepperidge Farm® Entertaining Quartet Dis�nc�ve Crackers DIRECTIONS Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly ﬂoured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Spread the preserves on the pastry to within 2 inches of the edge. Sprinkle with the cranberries and almonds. Place the cheese in the center of the pastry. Fold the pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim the excess pastry and press to seal. Brush the seam with the egg mixture. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Decorate with the pastry scraps, if desired. Brush with the egg mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or un�l the pastry is golden brown. Let stand for 45 minutes. Serve with the crackers.

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WHAT'S COOKING? Can you ﬁnd the hidden words? They may be horizontal, ver�cal, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

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JOKE OF THE MONTH: Q: Do you know how to catch a squirrel? A. Climb a tree and act like a nut!

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1. Bill Gates could give away 98% of his wealth and s�ll be a billionaire. 2. Lobsters have blue blood. 3. Over 4.6 million Whopper sandwiches are sold at Burger King every day! 4. Sleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan. It is viewed as exhaus�on from working hard. Some people fake it to look commi�ed to their job. 5. India used to be the richest country in the world un�l the Bri�sh invasion in the early 17th Century. 6. You can't �ckle yourself. 7. There is a sport called Banzai Skydiving. You throw the parachute out of the airplane first and then jump a�er it. 8. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, a�er having a heart a�ack and bypass opera�on, ran 7 marathons on 7 consecu�ve days in 7 con�nents. He has also hacked off his own frostbi�en fingers with a power tool, discovered the lost city of Ubar, and, in his six�es, reached the peak of Mt. Everest. 9. Some people have a "natural alarm clock" allowing them to wake up when they want. This is actually caused by a burst of the stress hormone adrenocor�cotropin. 10. In Mel Brooks' 'Silent Movie,' mime Marcel Marceau is the only person who has a speaking role. 11. CAPTCHA stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart". 12. In what country will you find the most Universi�es? India. 13. Lightning strikes about 6,000 �mes per minute on this planet! 14. All the pet hamsters in the world are descended from a single wild golden Hamster found in Syria in 1930! 15. A completely blind chameleon will s�ll take on the colors of its environment.

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT Temecula Valley Annual Barrel Tas�ng JANUARY 27 & 28, 2018 11:00AM - 4:00PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW! This once-a -year event oﬀers �cket holders a self-guided taste and tour of Temecula Valley, Southern California's Wine Country! Enjoy unfinished barrel and tank wine samples, as well as finished and newly released wines, at this once-a-year barrel tasting event. Wineries will perfectly pair delectable food sam-

TOTAL WINE & MORE ENTERS RIVERSIDE COUNTY WITH FIRST TEMECULA STORE Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of ﬁne wine, beer and spirits, is expanding its presence in Southern California with its ﬁrst store in Riverside County. The new

store, located at 40432 Winchester Road in Temecula, California, opens on Thursday, November 16 at 9:00am. “Riverside County is a natural next step in our Southern California expansion,” says Edward Cooper, Total Wine & More’s Vice President for Public Aﬀairs and Community Rela�ons “This new loca�on will have a posi�ve impact on the en�re Temecula community by genera�ng retail sales tax for the city, bringing approximately 50 new jobs to the region, and oﬀering a tre-

plings with their wines. Choose a single-day �cket to experience visits at up to 18 wineries or double your fun with a two-day �cket and enjoy up to 36 wineries! Your �cket includes a one-�me visit at each winery and wine and food samplings. You choose which wineries to visit at your own leisurely pace between the hours of 11:00am - 4:00pm on each event date. For a list of wineries and their par�cipa�on day, please visit temeculawines.org for more details. Order your �ckets early and in advance! Ticket prices will be higher if purchased the day of the event.

mendous selec�on of wines, beers and spirits to local customers at an unbeatable price.” Total Wine & More, which is known for its large selec�on and compe��ve pricing, offers more than 8,000 wines, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers to customers, including hard-to-find labels and locally produced product. “Customers are a�racted to our stores based on superior selec�on and prices, however we offer

so much more as a company,” notes Cooper. “Our business plan is centered around providing unmatched customer service, and suppor�ng the local communi�es in which we serve.” To coincide with the new store opening, Total Wine & More has partnered with the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, a local non-proﬁt organiza�on that supports philanthropic programs focused on youth and foster families. During Grand Opening weekend - from Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19 - ten percent of all wine sales will be donated directly to the Assistance League, with a minimum dona�on of $10,000 guaranteed. “Dona�ng a percentage of wine sales enables

us to give more to the local community, which is always our goal,” Cooper explains. “This organiza�on is the first of what will be thousands of charitable partners that we will work with in Southern California. Total Wine & More has donated more than $50 million in in-kind and monetary dona�ons to local and regional charitable organiza�ons throughout the U.S. since our incep�on, and we aim to con�nue to grow these contribu�ons.” Beyond its local charitable dona�ons, Total Wine & More will hire and train a local team of experts in order to uphold its na�onal commitment to industry-leading customer service, according to Cooper. “Our team is trained for more than 150 hours prior to beginning their work with us, and each team member receives con�nuous training in order to assist customers in naviga�ng our expansive selec�on,” Cooper explains. “Beyond in-store training, we also offer educa�onal trips to wine regions. Each year, 70 Total Wine & More team members have the chance to visit and experience Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries, and every other year, we treat more than 50 team members to a European wine trip to learn more about wines that are na�ve to France, Spain and Italy.” Total Wine & More also offers guests the opportunity to learn about products through special classes inside each store’s state-of-the-art classroom. In addi�on, the retailer helps guests pair their favorite foods and wines using an instore app, offering customized pairings that can be shared to a mobile device or computer. “Consumer demand for what many consider to be the ‘ul�mate customer experience’ con�nues to rise, and we are posi�oned to meet and exceed that demand,” Cooper notes. “Through our specialized programs and local partnerships, we look forward to joining the fabric of the Temecula community, and giving guests the excep�onal service, selec�on and prices they

deserve for years to come.” Temecula Store Grand Opening During Total Wine & More’s Grand Opening weekend in Temecula - from 9:00am to 10:00pm Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19 - guests are invited to enjoy a variety of fes�vi�es, including wine and beer tas�ngs, live music, and giveaways. Each customer that visits the store during this special weekend will receive a welcome gi� bag with a free gi�, valuable coupons, and a cer�ficate for one free wine/beer or spirits educa�on class. “Our Grand Openings are though�ully planned, with a series of celebratory offerings to welcome guests to our store,” says Cooper. “We look forward to enjoying these fes�vi�es with our new neighbors in the Temecula community.” About Total Wine & More Founded and co-owned by brothers David and Robert Trone, Total Wine & More is the na�on’s largest independently owned retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, the company has grown from the first, small store in Delaware to a company that now has over 160 superstores in 20 states. The company’s unmatched selec�on of products, combined with low everyday prices and expertly trained wine associates, brings a unique shopping experience to the customer. Total Wine & More has the dis�nc�on of being a four-�me Na�onal Retailer of the Year – recognized by Beverage Dynamics in 2008, Market Watch in 2006 and Wine Enthusiast in 2004 and 2014. Total Wine & More is the only retailer in the country to have twice been named Wine Enthusiast’s retailer of the year. Since opening its first store in 1991, Total Wine & More has been commi�ed to being the premier wine retailer in every community that it serves. More informa�on on Total Wine & More including its community outreach efforts, product offerings, stores loca�ons and hours of opera�ons are available at www.totalwine.com.

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October’s students and their families a�ended a breakfast sponsored by the Perris and Menifee Chambers of Commerce along with local businesses and organiza�ons. Principals and teachers from each high school shared stories about the students and they each received cer�ficates of recogni�on, numerous gi�s, congratula�ons and encouragement from local, county, state and federal dignitaries. Heritage High School’s Student of the Month is Andrea Serrato. Growing up with immigrant parents, Andrea has always been held to a higher standard with regard to her academics. “My parents worked hard to make sure my siblings and I go further and rise higher” she said. Through her parents, Andrea has learned the value of hard work. She is currently taking five AP classes this year and according to her principal, Frank Arce, Andrea enjoys challenging herself and taking as many rigorous courses as she can. Her teacher, Mr. LaRochelle, stated that Andrea presents herself as a quiet leader in his classroom. He also shared that when other students in class do speak up, they look to Andrea to make sure that what they are saying is correct. This speaks highly of the level of excellence that Andrea displays. Her involvement throughout campus, including par�cipa�ng in three varsity sports and countless hours of community service, make her an inspira�on to others. Andrea plans to further her educa�on, hopefully at UCLA, to obtain her degree in microbiology and eventually become a doctor. Perris Lake High School’s Pa�ence Walker Anderson is October’s Student of the Month. Pa�ence is a young lady who has faced many challenges in her life and has been able to rise above them, according to her teacher Ms. Stern. “She has not allowed those challenges to s�fle her but has used her tenacity and leadership skills to propel herself

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forward” she said. In fact, Pa�ence has excelled so much that she will be gradua�ng in March instead of June. Pa�ence shared that she has been able to learn from her struggles and become a be�er student while a�ending Perris Lake. She said that the journey has not been easy as she shared about her family’s struggles with addic�on. There are so many more people that also struggle with this same illness and are in need of help. Pa�ence believes that with her own experience, she would be able to bring insight and assistance in helping others with the same addic�ons and to help be�er themselves. She plans to further her educa�on and become a drug and alcohol counselor. Isaac Mijares is Perris High School’s Student of the Month. Isaac currently holds a 4.25 GPA. He has several AP courses under his belt and is Editor-in-Chief for the P-Town Press school newspaper. Isaac prides himself on his academics and moral character, according to his Assistant Principal, Kristy Coulter. “He credits both of his parents who pushed him to be the best version of themselves by se�ng high standards” she said. As a nine-year-old coming into the United States from Mexico, Isaac faced the challenges of learning a new language and culture. Through that experience he has learned to appreciate his educa�on even more. “I have been given the tools in which to build my future” he said. One of those tools he has acquired, and will take with him to college and throughout life, is the ability to be decisive. Being decisive has enabled Isaac to be sure of himself, his opinions, and his ac�ons to make him successful in high school and in life. Isaac plans to a�end either UC Berkeley or an Ivy League college to major in English and become a writer. Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month is John Paul Pham. John Paul currently holds a 4.429 GPA and

Pictured left to right, Sally Myers, Founder; Tim Moore, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce - VFW Post 888 Commander; Isaac Mijares, Perris High School, John Paul Pham, Paloma Valley High School; Patience Walker Anderson, Perris Lake High School; Andrea Serrato, Heritage High School; Councilwoman Lisa Sobek, City of Menifee; Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District.

is third in his class. He has taken a number of AP and dual enrollment courses, and, also tutors in AP sta�s�cs. In addi�on to his excep�onal academic accomplishments, he is also ac�ve in Key Club. John Paul admitted that as a self-proclaimed introvert, the idea of mee�ng, speaking, and collabora�ng with other people, made his blood pressure spike. He stated that when he ﬁrst came to Paloma Valley he had one goal, and that was to become valedictorian. In trying to reach that goal, he had lost sight of the bigger picture that high school had to oﬀer, which was to connect with other people and to build character. He joined Key Club, and said it was the best decision he

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Crash diets actually fuel weight gain. We have all been there. A wedding is on the horizon, it’s a New Year or we are going on a vaca�on and we decide that we are going to hop on the weight loss wagon and ﬁnally lose some weight. We put ourselves on a strict diet. Maybe this �me the diet consists of no carbs or maybe no fat. We drama�cally reduce our calorie intake while increasing our exercise output. We see results. We lose the weight. We are happy with our results. Then life happens and slowly we start adding the carbs, the fat and the extra calories. We start ea�ng the old foods we cut out, our exercise rou�nes slow down and the next thing we know we start to gain all the weight back. We are frustrated. We give up. We go full force into old habits. Then a few months later you start the same cycle and begin again. Sound familiar? Sadly, this cycle is a reality for so many of us. But here is the deal. It’s not our fault. We are bombarded with

A LOCAL HEALTH CLUB DEDICATED TO RESTORING WELLNESS TO THE DISABLED IN NEED OF GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS

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to help people with Mul�ple Sclerosis to understand and be educated in the importance of ﬁtness, nutri�on and mindfulness in their lives. David was diagnosed with MS twelve years ago and has wri�en a best selling book which has reached millions of readers en�tled “EVERYDAY HEALTH and FITNESS with MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS”. He has received many awards for his �reless eﬀorts. Among them is a life�me achievement award from Arnold

adver�sements that say we can “Lose Weight Quick” or “Drop 10 pounds in 2 days” and they sound awesome. I mean who doesn’t want to lose weight fast? The problem with these short term solu�ons is that they are doing more harm than good. Truth is, these low calorie, yo-yo diets are not only causing us emo�onal frustra�on they are se�ng us up for failure in the long term. These diets are wrecking our metabolism, increasing our stress producing horSchwarzenegger; fitness icon Tony Li�le also recognized in his foreword by Daymond John of the hit show Shark Tank and by the Fellowship of Chris�an Athletes. Partnering with Larry and Demi Mazzola, in Op�malBody Personal Fitness, they bring to Murrieta a priceless opportunity for those who feel depressed and hopeless. Unique to this facility are the DEMIFIED Slides, machines created to help people rehabilitate or accommodate those who struggle with mobility issues and physical limita�ons. They are also used for the moving medita�on experience known as DEMIFIED Affirmatherapy. In a tes�monial from Jeannine Giacomazza, who has suffered with MS for 21 years writes, “When I walked into Op�malBody Personal Fitness, it wasn’t what I expected, a typical gym atmosphere, tons of people working out, stares and eye-rolling. Not here, instead, the direct opposite. I was greeted at the door by Demi, who was caring, compassionate and encouraging. A�er my assessment with Larry, the master trainer with a PhD in RESULTS, who determined my needs, I began my journey to recovery. He pushed me correctly, and strengthened me to the point where my mind “woke up” and my depression li�ed. The deteriora�on of my body is reversed. I am reaching the point where proper func�on is returning. A�er a few months of training, I am encouraged that I will independently walk again. Larry has given me direc�on in my diet. Foods and nutri�on needed to strengthen my core. I watch others training and see the great results they are achieving due to the posi�ve impact on them emo�onally, as well as physically. These two couples are making it possible for specialized training offered to those most in need. Another client, Karen Gill, tells of the amazing TransFIRMa�on of her son Joey. Joey was hit by a car at the age of 12. Now in his twen�es, having suffered brain trauma, diagnosed never to walk or balance well again. Larry Mazzola developed a program to achieve balance and func�on for Joey. He has now begun to balance on a Bosu ball and cannot wait to be able to ride a bike down the street one day, not to men�on the phenomenal amount of weight he is losing. Juliet Parro� Merrell, suffering from Cerebral Palsy all her life, unable ever to use her

Long-term weight loss is staying persistent and consistent with daily movement. It means ea�ng good fats, healthy carbs and lean proteins on a daily basis. It means ea�ng sugars and high starchy carbs in modera�on without self deprevia�on. It means ﬁnding someone who will help us stay accountable and support us through your journey. It also means understanding that health and weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. If you are ready to stop the yo-yo die�ng cycle, call us at United Fitness Centers today for a free consulta�on. 951-219-8029 Jennifer Sinclair Info@weighthappens.com

lose the weight safely and will teach you how to keep it oﬀ long-term. Want to know the key to long las�ng weight loss? Consistency, persistence and accountability. That’s it.

non-func�oning and clenched right hand, read about Op�malBody Personal Fitness on Facebook. A�er her ini�al assessment with Larry Mazzola, who designs apparatus to facilitate his training concepts, created a device which allows her to open up her hand and stretch out the fingers that haven’t moved much in years! Juliet is gaining the ability to use her right hand. She actually surprises herself now, by using that hand to hold a cup of coffee. She feels like she’s growing a new hand. Sierra, 71 years young lady has been DEMIFIED. She has had 4 spinal surgeries, a 5 level spinal lumbar fusion, fractured femoral neck, and metal pins in her hip. She was weak, unstable in her core and in chronic pain. Her fear of falling was enormous. Since beginning her training with Larry she has gained muscle strength, bone-density, balance, coordina�on and core stamina. He is schooled in acupressure and can relieve pain. He guided her to a li�le known powder called Colostrum which healed a tooth infec�on and prevented an extrac�on. A hiatal hernia became painless due to the use of the powder. She con�nues to be “wowed” by the superior training and overwhelming knowledge Larry and Demi possess. She feels like a new person. Another client Ms. H. has only been working out for 2 weeks. She has Cerebral Palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. In just 2 weeks she is able to straighten out both her feet, which have never been straight before. Op�malBody Personal Fitness now welcomes Silver Sneakers Insurance holders. People diagnosed with MS can enroll in the MSFC 12 week training and medita�on program known as DEMIFIED Affirmatherapy for FREE. These programs are offered throughout the year. There are many stories too numerous to men�on here of the unimaginable “miracles” being

brought to so many. Thanks to this dedicated, caring and awesome team, their members have been DEMIFIED! This is not your ordinary fitness center, it is a TransFIRMa�onal, results oriented health club like no other with a unique purpose to “Save the Starfish”. Like the story goes, no ma�er how many Starfish (people) need saving, the one’s you do, surely know you made a difference in their lives. This beau�ful, clean, faith-based, state of the art facility can only succeed by the generous contribu�ons of the community and willing sponsors. We should all recognize the necessity of suppor�ng those that have daily the courage and will to overcome challenges in the face of adversity and obstacles. Their faith will make them strong.

If you would like to support this MSFC Charity Owned Health Club, come join their Mul�ple Sclerosis Support Group that convenes every third Wednesday of the month star�ng November 15th at 10am, located at Archibald’s Restaurant 28881 Newport Rd. Menifee, CA. Everyone is welcome! P. (951) 679-7655. For more informa�on, call, text or email Demi, the Director of Opera�ons at (951) 679-7655. Email: Demi@Demiﬁed.com. She would love to give you a tour, hear about your goals, and have the opportunity to “DEMIFY” you!! Op�malBody Personal Fitness, MS Fitness Challenge Charity, located at 25425 Jeﬀerson Ave., Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta, P: (951) 698-6200.

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ESTATE PLANNING FOR A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD Generally, estate planning is an a�erthought for most. Despite being an a�erthought, estate planning should be taken seriously. It’s recommended that you work with a a�orney that concentrates on estate planning, however, when you're planning for a special needs child it takes some par�cular foresight and experience on the behalf of the a�orney. It’s possible that special needs children could have a number of diﬀerent ailments or condi�ons. Some�mes, these condi�ons or complica�ons are eliminated with �me, and other �mes these are long-term issues that will remain with the child as they grow. If the special need requires long term planning, such planning often include healthcare planning and long term asset management on behalf of the child. Some special needs children receive governmental assistance and will con�nue to do so during their adulthood, so long as

ANSWERS TO SOME OF YOUR MOST FUNDAMENTAL RETIREMENT QUESTIONS Most hardworking Americans dream about re�rement. Yet the road to re�rement can raise ques�ons along the way. If you wonder when, where, why or how to fulfill your re�rement goals, you are not alone. Here are some common inquiries my team hears from clients who are planning for this major milestone – whether it’s right around the corner or far off on the horizon. Remember that your dreams and financial situa�ons are unique, and there is no one-sizefits-all re�rement solu�on. If you just started your career and have decades before re�rement: “With all my current financial priori�es, why should I worry about saving money for re�rement?” The sooner you start saving for re�rement, the greater the opportunity for your money to grow. If you are in your twen�es or thir�es, you may not have as many assets as those who have been in the workforce for decades. What you do have is �me, and that can be a powerful ally. Time allows you to take full advantage of the opportunity to compound growth in your investments. Even modest investment amounts that have years to poten�ally grow can make a significant difference in your re�rement savings. “How much of my paycheck should I save for re�rement?” A reasonable goal is to save 10 percent of your pre-tax income in re�rement savings vehicles. If you have the op�on, consider direc�ng a por�on from your paycheck to a 401(k) or another workplace savings plan. Check to see if your employer offers a matching contribu�on. Those with addi�onal discre�onary income may want to save extra money in a Roth IRA, if appropriate, which allows you to build re-

Holiday Edition home health care services, a car, clothing and even pay for medical expenses. It’s important that any asset that requires a �tle or deed must be in the name of the trust and not your dependent. It is even possible to fund a special needs trust with life insurance proceeds. This allows you to ensure that your disabled dependent is well provided for and enjoys a rich and happy life while s�ll qualifying for those much-needed government programs.

certain condi�ons are met. One important planning vehicle for families with special need children is the crea�on of a special needs trust. This unique legal document allows you to provide for your dependent’s supplemental needs without disqualifying him or her from programs such as Social Security and Medicaid.

Of course, there are restric�ons on what the trust can pay for but in general, you’re allowed to provide for any supplemental needs, such as personal needs (such as equipment, clothing, etc), travel expenses, educa�on, entertainment and the like. The trust can also provide your dependent with

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is another form of coverage that charges a premium, but helps reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses. “At what age should I begin to collect Social Security?” This varies by person. The earliest you can qualify to begin collec�ng Social Security re�rement benefits is age 62. The longer you wait, the larger your benefit will be. The highest monthly benefit you can earn occurs when you reach age 70. If you con�nue to work, it may make sense to delay taking Social Security. When you re�re, you’ll need to weigh the value of delaying Social Security against the cost of taking money out of your personal savings to make up the difference. Whether re�rement is a year or decades away, it’s important to cra� a plan for how you will build your nest egg and fund your re�rement dreams. If you have ques�ons or want to discuss your personal situa�on, consult your financial advisor, estate planner and tax professional for guidance.

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Upon your death, any funds you intended for your disabled dependent will be transferred to a special trust, created for the sole purpose of providing for your dependent. The funds are not in your dependent’s name and are managed by a third-party trustee, your dependent can con�nue to benefit from government assistance. �rement savings with a�er-tax dollars and poten�al tax-free income in the future. If a re�rement party is in your near future: “Should I pay off my home mortgage early?” Paying off your mortgage may seem like a great idea, but there are a variety of factors to consider in the decision. One of the biggest is the cost of moving a large sum of money out of an exis�ng investment to make your final mortgage payments. If the interest rate you pay on your mortgage is low, you may want to keep that money invested and con�nue making mortgage payments. On the other hand, as you near re�rement, you might appreciate elimina�ng the debt to reduce your monthly expenses. Also, holding a mortgage is key to many Americans’ tax strategy because the interest paid could poten�ally be tax deduc�ble. If mortgage interest is part of your tax strategy, consult with your tax professional before making the decision to own your home outright. “How will I know if I saved enough money to last?” The answer to this ques�on will depend on your re�rement dreams and current financial situa�on. The variables that come into play include the amount of money you’ll need to pay your expenses each year and other sources of income you have (such as a pension or Social Security). The biggest unknown is how long your re�rement will last, but most people should be prepared to spend several decades in re�rement. A financial plan lets you test different assump�ons based on an appropriate re�rement date. “Will Medicare cover my health care costs in re�rement?” Health care is one of the largest expenses most re�rees incur in their later years, and Medicare only covers a por�on of heath care expenses. It is broken up into different parts. Part A is offered at no cost, but mainly covers only expenses related to hospitaliza�on. Part B requires a monthly premium, but makes medical services such as care from a doctor or tests more affordable. Part C is an alterna�ve type of Medicare coverage provided through private insurers, at a cost. Part D is a prescrip�on program that helps reduce the price of drugs. Medicare Supplement coverage

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Menifee Resident Robbie Mo�er to be honored as one of the Honoree’s for the 9th Annual Mul� Cultural Mo�on Picture Associa�on In Beverly Hills "Lady In Red Diamond Rose Awards" This gala dinner, entertainment and award event takes place Sunday, November 12th in Beverly Hills at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar. Robbie will be an Honoree for the Entrepreneur Community Service Award. There are a total of 20 women including Robbie who are being honored and cover categories like Medicine, Health, Entertainment, Fashion, Educa�on, Organiza�ons, and Media. The event is a formal event with everyone wearing gowns or cock-

tainment and the awards. Robbie was nominated by a past Honoree, Dr. Cherilyn Lee, who is also a NAFE Co-Director for the Marina del Rey NAFE Network and who has a clinic in Marina del Rey. These women are being honored

tail dresses. The men will be wearing red bow�es and cummerbund bow�es with their tuxedos or a dark suit and red �e. Tickets are $125.00 including dinner, enter-

for the great work they do in their communi�es, organiza�ons and businesses. Many from our area are planning to a�end the gala event. Check out this link for more informa�on ghawthorne.wixsite.com/ mmpa

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Biz Buzz DURING HOLIDAYS, BE EXTRA VIGILANT ABOUT PROTECTING FINANCIAL DATA To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable re�rement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the picture. You also need to protect your financial assets in various ways. One such method is guarding your personal informa�on – especially any informa�on that could be linked to your financial accounts. It’s obviously important to be vigilant at any �me, but you need to be even more on your toes during the holiday season, when fraudsters are par�cularly ac�ve. So, to help keep your important data under wraps during the holidays, consider these sugges�ons: Extend your protec�on to all mobile devices. Iden�ty thieves can now compromise your mobile devices by installing spyware that steals usernames, passwords and credit card informa�on. Fortunately, you can fight back. By doing a li�le research online, you can find the best mobile security so�ware for your needs. Use mul�ple passwords. Online security specialists recommend that you use different passwords for each new online shopping site you visit during the holiday season. Although this might seem like a hassle, it can be helpful, because even if iden�ty thieves were to grab one of your new passwords, they s�ll couldn’t use it for other sites you may visit. And you can even find a free online program that can help you keep track of all your passwords. Be suspicious of “huge savings.” It happens every holiday season – iden�ty thieves develop fake sites with a�rac�ve graphics and stunningly low prices on a variety of items, especially digital devices. If you fall for these pitches, you won’t get any merchandise, but you might get a handful of headaches once the bad guys have your credit

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In the world of business a few subjects are oﬀ limits but in today’s society poli�cs and religion are integrated in society. However, not everyone is willing to talk about or share their ideals with fellow co-workers. With ques�ons revolving around our social media lives a person can only talk about

card number and other personal informa�on. To prevent this, be wary of any deal that sounds too good to be true, and do some digging on the websites that oﬀer these mega-savings. Watch for fake shipping no�ces. During the holidays, when you may do a lot of online shopping, you will probably receive some legi�mate shipping no�ces. But the bad guys have go�en pre�y good at genera�ng fake no�ces designed to resemble those from UPS, FedEx and even the U.S. Postal Service. If you were to click on the link provided by one of these bogus no-

Page B 3 �ces, you could either take on some malware or get taken to a “phishing” website created by the shipping no�ce forgers. Your best defense: Only shop with legi�mate merchants and only use the tracking numbers given to you in the email you received immediately a�er making your purchases. Keep your Social Security number to yourself. As a general rule, don’t give out your Social Security

number online — to anyone. No legi�mate retailer needs this number. Finally, be aware that not all a�empts at stealing your personal informa�on will come online. When you’re out shopping at old-fashioned, brick-andmortar stores, consider bringing just one credit card with you — and protect that card from prying eyes. By following these precau�ons, you should be able to greatly reduce the risk of being vic�mized by iden�ty thieves and other miscreants. And the more comfortable you are in doing your holiday shopping, the more you can enjoy the season. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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the weather so many �mes without broaching the subjects. With social media alerts and 24 hour surveillance of our poli�cians, even if a person tries to avoid poli�cs it is diﬃcult to do. “Cancel your social media” exclaims many people but can a business person really disconnect from society? If they do any marke�ng they must be doing social media by now and it’s not feasible to turn it oﬀ. Marketing is all about knowing what the customer wants and their wishes may revolve around their poli�cal opinion and it is best to understand their views. However, when and where is the line drawn about expressing your own views? When do you come out and tell the world who you are vo�ng for? The answer depends on your select clientele. If you are a wolf, marke�ng to sheep, then you

don’t want pictures of your teeth and muscles but may promote your ‘so� ’ side and how much you care about the shepherd. It may feel wrong and like you are hiding something but business is business. Religion is diﬃcult as well to talk about because so many people are adamant about their belief. People believe diﬀerently but they (should) always care about their core rela�onships of family and friends. Find the balance and always have both sides win in every transac�on. A win-win conclusion is always

the right choice and this can bring both parties to agree to disagree. Two sides of the aisle can work together as long as the end result is what both parties care about. Share your views when appropriate but listen to all points of view without judgment. Knowing and understanding the balance will bring people together and allow for all subjects to be discussed taking your business Up One Level.

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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 BACKUP ALL OF YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS FOR FREE ONLINE Photos are so beloved that to lose them would crush a person. Many people keep them just on their computer, but doing that can be especially dangerous. Hard drives fail all the �me, and losing all your pictures would be heartbreaking. In a worst case scenario, you always want to have backups elsewhere. While backing them up on an external hard drive is a fine backup, here are some tools that will backup your photos online for offsite backup. Offsite backup gives you that extra layer of protec�on, so you can keep your memories around forever.

Picasa and Picasa Web Albums (Free: Mac, Windows, Linux) Picasa is not a backup service, but a way to simply and easily backup and manage your photos. Run by Google, Picasa allows you to backup your photos, for free, online, to Picasa Web Albums. With Google’s Picasa, you can upload 1 gb of your photos, for free, online, to Picasa Web Albums. Picasa Web Albums is an excellent service that has great sharing capabili�es and allows for collabora�ve albums. One of my favorite things about this service is that it integrates wonderfully with Google Contacts for facial recogni�on. If 1gb is not enough, you can purchase more storage. With recently updated pricing, you can purchase 20 GB ($5.00 USD per year), 80 GB ($20.00 USD per year), 200 GB ($50.00 USD per year), 400 GB ($100.00 USD per year), and 1 TB ($256.00 USD per year) and, if you need even more, 2 TB ($512.00 USD per year), 4 TB ($1,024.00 USD per year), 8 TB ($2,048.00 USD per year), and 16 TB ($4,096.00 USD per year). Because of this recently updated pricing, I have purchased storage (80 gb) and am happy with the purchase. iPhoto (Included in purchase of computer,

Mac only) I include iPhoto, so�ware to manage and organize your photos on your Mac, for one simple reason. It does a fabulous job providing easy to upload spots for your photos. In fact, in two clicks, you can upload to your Flickr, Facebook, MobileMe or send photos in an email. But Picasa has a trick iPhoto doesn’t: upload to Blogspot, a tool that may be helpful for bloggers. Be careful not to delete albums from the Flickr list, doing so will delete it from Flickr as well. If you are nervous about this, you can always use the Flickr Uploadr. Flickr (Free (100 mb monthly), Web) Previously men�oned, and one of my current choices, Flickr is one of the leading photo storage sites. It boasts

an impressive community of highly dedicated users who jump at the slightest change of their beloved service, guest passes to let friends and family take a look at a speciﬁc album (something that Picasa Web Albums similarly does as well), and a slightly diﬀerent type of storage limit. While Picasa Web Albums puts a cap at 1 gb for free for life, Flickr allows you to upload 100 mb each month, making a growing total. The catch- you can only see the past 200 photos you have uploaded. Zenphoto (Free, hos�ng account necessary, Web) This one is a recently discovered favorite of mine. While I had to forgo the one-click install in favor of an easy clean install, I was able to set up uploading photos through FTP. In a couple of clicks, I had my en�re photo library going up to my domain. If you have a hos�ng account with unlimited storage, and don’t think that your host will get upset with you, go for it. Just be warned, some will not like this. Mozy (Free (2 gb), Mac, Windows, Linux) Mozy backs up your en�re computer, and any hard drives connected to it. It is amazing for backing up large amounts of data, although be forewarned, it

takes a long �me for the ini�al backup. For free, you get 2 gb, but soon you will find yourself wan�ng unlimited storage, a moderate $54.99 a year. Dropbox (Free (2 gb), Mac, Windows, Linux) Dropbox is a nice touch for those with small photo collec�ons, many computers and an urge for being on the safe side. Dropbox, not exclusively for your photos, syncs your files to other computers and to the cloud, for backups. In addi�on, Dropbox allows you to share a folder, poten�ally of your photos, with others. A handy feature. Dropbox is free for 2 gb and if you find you need more, you can get 50 gb for $9.99 per month, or 100 gb for $19.99

per month. What I Use Every single one of these services. My photos are backed up in several places, le�ng me rest easy. For others that want in addi�on to backup onsite, I suggest looking into a Drobo, which I have not used, but heard great things about. I have also recently made the switch from Flickr to Picasa Web Albums, mainly because of the price ($5 cheaper in my case), syncing of facial recogni�on, and the sanc�ty of having everything in one place.

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SUN CITY’S KINGS INN MEMORIALIZED WITH HISTORICAL MARKER If you lived in Sun City in the 1960’s, the place to be for dining and nightlife was the Kings Inn, which was located on the corner of Bradley Road and Cherry Hills Blvd. Modeled a�er his ﬁrst Kings Inn in Arizona, Del Webb’s establishment was built to provide lodging and meals to visitors of his Sun City, California ac�ve re�rement community. Today, a new historical monument has been installed at the vicinity of the Inn. It is one of twelve historical monuments that are being placed to honor early pioneers, schoolhouses, and other historic loca�ons in the city of Menifee. The Kings Inn Monument has been set in the front landscaping area of Menifee’s newly relocated Fire Sta�on #7. The monument idea was originally Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley’s, who helped by providing grant funds to the Historical Associa�on for the monuments. The city of Menifee

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provided matching funds using parks fees paid by developers, and is coordina�ng with local historian Bill Zimmerman to locate and install the markers. “It’s really impressive to see this new city growing while having the wisdom and maturity to honor its historic past”, said Jaime Jurtado while visi�ng the newly placed monument. Hurtado serves as chief of staﬀ to Supervisor Ashley. For more informa�on about Sun City’s history, please visit the Menifee History Museum, which is open Sundays from 1 to 4pm. Admission is free. Also visit menifeehistory.com

Most residents of Menifee know that the city’s namesake comes from a gold miner, Luther Menifee Wilson, who used his middle name when he ﬁled his claim at the patent oﬃce in San Diego County in 1880. His mining district, and the many other mines and mining districts in our area will be the subject of the next informa�ve program hosted by the Menifee Valley Historical As-

that a�endance has been increasing at the Saturday morning programs that are held every other month at the Rural Center. In September, over 60 guests ﬁlled the room for a slide presenta�on depic�ng the life of the Ki�lson-Brown family who homesteaded land on the north side of Sco� road. MVHA Vice President Bill Zimmerman researched the family and prepared the photo presenta-

September history program drew record numbers at the Rural Center

Paul J. Price will share information about our area’s gold mines

socia�on (MVHA) on Saturday November 18th, at 9 a.m. at the Antelope-Menifee Rural Center which is located on Haun Road, just north of Garbani Road. The free program will feature guest speaker Paul J. Price, a local historian known for his exper�se on mining and Na�ve American history in our valley. The Historical Associa�on is pleased

�on. Historians provided ﬁrst-hand memories and informa�on during the slide show. In a�endance were Menifee Union School Board members Bob O’Donnell and Jerry Bowman, and Menifee Parks and Trails Commissioner Tom Giedroyce. The upcoming “Gold Mines” presenta�on by Mr. Price promises to be enjoyable. “Anyone with an interest in Menifee’s earliest �mes will enjoy Paul’s program. He is always interesting and informa�ve,” said Bill Zimmerman.

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Menifee Boys and Girls Club, Menifee Valley Community Cupboard, Menifee Crime Watch, Penny Pines, Ronald McDonald House, projects for the Military and Veterans and

The Club meets the second Monday of each month at North Town Hall in Sun CIty at 26850 Sun City Blvd., Menifee, CA at 11:00 am for lunch and to hear a dynamic speaker. We

a worn out ﬂag that you no longer use or need and would be willing to donate. We are planning a mee�ng to cut out the stars and assemble the bags. Below is a photo of the star in the ﬂag that we are looking for so you can see what the stars look like. The poem that goes with the star is beau�ful and the person receiving it will be most grateful. Our women’s club does much to support many organiza�ons in the community. Here are some of the community projects: Canine Support Teams, Coupons for the Military, Domes�c Violence Shelter, Friends of the Sun City Library,

projects for local children. Some things they have planned for the coming year are a trip to Dr Phil in either January or February, Reciprocity Tea in March and a Fashion Show in April. They are planning some fun evening events for working women. The club currently has 50 members and is looking forward for more women in the community visiting us and then becoming a member. For more information on the Club contact Carolyn Follis, President at (760) 415-2513 or 2nd VP of Membership, Robbie Motter at (951) 255-9200 or email rmotter@aol.com.

invite all women in the community to join us.

FIND OUT WHAT MENIFEE WOMEN’S CLUB ARE DOING FOR OUR VETERANS

By Robbie Mo�er

Francis McInnis, a resident of Menifee and Elin Saldana from Perris, recently joined GFWC Menifee Sun City Women’s Club. The Club held an orienta�on in early October at Merna’s Café and Grill where President, Carolyn Follis and Robbie Mo�er, 2nd VP of Membership shared informa�on about the history of the Club, the Anza District and the California Federa�on. Informa�on on the various committees and what they do was shared and the members were invited to pick a commi�ee they would like to be a part of. Each month there is a table hostess who decides the theme for the mee�ng. The food is catered by Skip Thomas of Thomas Catering. For November mee�ng, we will be having a turkey lunch; for December, a ham and sweet potato lunch. The cost of the lunch is $12.00. RSVP and lunch payment needs to be made before the mee�ng. Carolyn Follis was recently introduced to another great project, the Women’s Club for our Veterans. The idea was shared at the October Board mee�ng. The plan to adopt the project will entail cu�ng out stars in old worn out ﬂags and put�ng them in a small bag with a

Check out our website at www. GFWCmenifeesuncity.com you can see our newsle�er, pictures and other informa�on on the club there. You can also join online and pay for lunches on our website.

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an all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/ decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. The company has more than 12,000 restaurants in 45 countries DUNKIN’ DONUTS worldwide. ANNOUNCED FOR SHOPS “Dunkin’ Donuts is another exci�ng brand to welcome to Menifee and AT NEWPORT in District 2,” said Mayor Pro Tem The City of Menifee is excited to Ma� Liesemeyer. “It is na�onal announce “Dunkin’ Donuts” will be brands such as Dunkin’ Donuts that joining the Shops at Newport retail are keeping their eye on Menifee,

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BIG OPPORTUNITIES IN MENIFEE FOR INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPERS With vacancy rates at zero percent, and sublease rates at one percent, industrial/business park space in Menifee is in high demand. This demand, coupled with available land zoned for industrial/business park usage oﬀered at compe��ve pricing, creates the perfect opportunity for business park developers. "We are ac�vely seeking developers to ﬁll this regional need." --Gina Gonzalez, Economic Development Manager

center development, which is currently under construc�on at Newport and Bradley Roads. Dunkin’ Donuts will join, previously-developed McDonalds on Newport Road across from the Newport Plaza. This will be Dunkin’ Donut’s third loca�on in Southwest Riverside County. Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is

as Menifee con�nues to grow and outpace its neighboring ci�es.” For more informa�on about the City of Menifee’s economic development, please contact Gina Gonzalez, Economic Development Manager, at ggonzalez@cityofmenifee.us or call (951) 672-6777. For more informa�on about Dunkin’ Donuts, please visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

"Menifee's Office of Economic Development receives requests for industrial/business space every week, and unfortunately, we have limited offerings to accommodate the requests," said Economic Development Manager Gina Gonzalez. "Businesses want to locate in Menifee for the easy access off of the I-215, proximity to major

Southern California airports, ports and major ci�es, and for Menifee's strong community and quality housing for their employee base." Menifee has been working to a�ract clean technology, manufacturing and light industrial businesses, but development is not keeping up with demand. Commerce Pointe Menifee Phase I, a 612,000 square foot business park, is currently under construc�on, and will provide much needed oﬃce and light industrial space once the project is completed in 2018. "Given the high demand for space, Commerce Pointe Menifee will only begin to meet the need," said Gonzalez. "We are ac�vely seeking developers to ﬁll this regional need."

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COWBOYS & CARS FOR KIDS EVENT

By Robbie Mo�er

THREE NAFE MEMBERS ARE HONOREE’S FOR SENATOR MIKE MORRELL’S WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD EVENT One of our members is a winner in the NAFE Corporate Awards in New York, November 30th. Lynne Hartung and Lori Raupe both members of the Menifee NAFE, and Kelly Smith a Menifee resident who is a member of the Riverside NAFE are nominees for Senator Mike Morrell's Women of Dis�nc�on Awards NoLori Raupe vember 3rd, along with many other deserving women from his district. Lynne and Lori were nominated by Robbie Mo�er, NAFE Global Coordinator and Kelly Kelly Smith was nominated by Joan Wakeland, Oasis resident who is Director of the Riverside NAFE Network. All of these ladies give much �me Lynne Hartung to the community

and are most deserving to be a nominee. NAFE in California is thrilled that one of their Temecula NAFE members, Shelly Ruﬁn, a resident of Menifee, was selected by NAFE in New York for one of NAFE Na�onal Awards which will be presented to her in New York, November 30th at the Yale Club. NAFE in California has been very lucky to have a winner from our networks in California the last 12 years. Last year Menifee resident, Joan E Wakeland, was one of the winners. Robbie Mo�er, NAFE Global Coordinator and other NAFE members will be at the Women of Dis�nc�on Awards in Rancho Cucamonga, November 3rd at the Goldy S. Lewis Community Center to see these dynamic women get their award. Robbie will be in New York November 30th to see her Temecula NAFE member, Shelly Ruﬁn, receive her award and to meet the other corporate women who will be ge�ng awards. NAFE has over 8,000 members in NAFE in California. Go to www.wrnafe.com for mee�ng loca�ons.

Cross Creek Golf Club in De Luz is a beau�ful place to hold an event as it offers a magnificent view. Kris� Piatkowski, Director of Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services in Temecula recently invited me to a�end their fundraiser held at Cross Creek Golf Club in De Luz. The event was specifically geared to raising funds for Rancho Damacitas’ Project Independence, a cause to help former foster children. Rancho Damacitas does so much for them and has raised funds o�en over the last decade. The event was well a�ended with some great entertainment. It was really

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READ ABOUT SUSAN VANDERBURGH DETERMINATION TO SAVE HER FAMILY

By Robbie Mo�er

Susan Vanderburgh and her family are originally from San Francisco and decided to move to Southern California due to her husband’s medical condi�on. The inconsistent weather in the Bay Area was causing her husband to have flare ups. He was born with damaged kidneys due to a blockage in his ureter. Because of his kidney problem, he is on dialysis nine hours everyday. Lately, since his health is going downhill, he desperately needs his third transplant when he finds a donor. He had his first kidney transplant from his mother as the living donor. The kidney failed a�er 4 years. His second and last kidney came from his father as a living donor and his kidney is failing a�er 25 years. “Most people on dialysis cannot wait 10 years for a cadaver kidney, said Susan. That is the current wai�ng �me on the wai�ng list at UCLA. Even then, this list does not guarantee a transplant.” She also knows that the transplant and dialysis centers do not have resources to help pa�ents locate a living donor and that is the pa�ent's responsibility. Therefore, if the pa�ent does not have a family member, a friend or an advocate to find a living donor, there is no one to do this job. That is how she assumes the role and responsibility on this search for a kidney donor. From her efforts, they had two family members tested. One family member was rejected as a non-match and the other was rejected because of impending health issues discovered during the medical screening. Seven people came forward as a result of her campaigns and were prescreened, but not considered suitable donors. Everyday she con�nues

to get the word out in the hopes that more people will step forward to get tested and that one will be a match. The criteria for a suitable kidney donor is: he or she must be between 25 to 70 years old, healthy, blood group O preferred (RH factor does ma�er), must have own medical insurance, donor's family must be suppor�ve of the donor's decision to donate. Their insurance covers the donor's medical expenses. They have a grant that will cover the donor and donor's companion travel expenses. Essen�ally, it is free for the donor to donate a kidney. Although they have insurance, Susan reaches out to do fundraisers as it does not cover all of the medical service her husband needs. Even though things are tough for her family, Susan is a woman who tries to stay posi�ve. She must give her best everyday to accomplish what she must do for her family and has always been there to support her husband. They met in college and married 15 years ago. With ﬁve children, she does not have �me for any hobbies, but she loves to sing and write. Her one goal right now is ﬁnding a donor. With her job and travel �me she is away from her home 10 to 15 hours a day. She has a Bachelor and Masters degree in Public Administra�on. She has been a legal secretary since 1995

an honor for me to a�end the event having myself grown up in many foster homes. Chris Close, a member of the De Luz Women’s Club was the organizer for the second year event. They had 25 plus booths offering food and wine. Each food and wine vendors had some really unique items. You could buy �ckets from one booth and then use those �ckets at various booths. The Corporate Room from Wildomar had a booth sharing deep fried peanut bu�er and jelly. I love peanut bu�er and jelly but this was the first �me I ever ate it deep fried. It was amazing! Mediterranean Chef, Nancy Cordi, was there serving her amazing food. Different wineries were serving their wines. At one of the booths they had a chocolate cake made by Alex Roberts from Temecula. He just likes to bake and donates them every year for Rancho Damacitas. He calls his cake “The Original Genuine Chocolate Cake”. It was great to see people dressed up in their cowboy boots and western clothes. Part of the event, the field below, was filled with beau�ful an�que cars. Volunteers were doing an awesome job making sure everyone felt welcome and selling the �ckets. One of the tents had a fantas�c selec�on of silent auc�on items and some blackjack tables. The silent auc�on baskets were put together beau�fully with so many items to select from. There was something for everyone with the end result in making money for this great cause. Here are some other photos I took of the day: A big congratula�ons to all the individuals that worked so hard to make this event a success and to all who showed up for the event to support the cause. Check out their website: 4kidsfirst.org/

and has worked as a Cer�ﬁed Paralegal and Case Manager. She is a Cer�ﬁed Mediator and has worked in the courts. In addi�on to her work, on November 28th, she is going to law school to get her law degree. Between her job, her

family, trying to market and ﬁnd a donor for her husband and now law school and homework, driving from Lake Elsinore to Irvine everyday, her days as a breadwinner will even become longer than they are now. She has always worked to support her family. She speaks many languages, Cantonese, Mandarin Japanese, French, Spanish and Greek. She is to be admired for her determina�on and never give up a�tude. If you have any fundraising ideas for Susan or ideas on how she can ﬁnd a donor please feel free to call her at Susan Vanderburgh at (760) 443-4143 or email talk2susan@gmail.com facebook.com/givingcounts4ever; facebook.com/HelpDaddyErik/ GoFundMe campaign at: gofundme. com/ErikNeedsAKidney YouTube page: youtube.com/

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