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Volume 6

Issue # 5

October, 2016

INSIDE CALIFORNIA EVICTION PROCESS EXPLAINED

If the tenant doesn't voluntarily move out a�er the landlord has properly given the required no�ce to the tenant, the landlord can evict the tenant. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must ﬁle an unlawful detainer lawsuit in superior court. In an evic�on lawsuit, the landlord is called the "plain�ﬀ" and the tenant is called the "defendant." Page B1

WHY VOTE “YES ON MEASURE DD” THIS NOVEMBER?

By: Dr. Kris�na Nelson

A new measure, “Measure DD,” en�tled The City of Menifee Public Safety, Traﬃc Conges�on Relief and Vital City Services Measure, has been unanimously voted by the Menifee City Council to appear on the November 2016 ballot. According to City Manager, Rob Johnson, 1% Sales Tax Measure would pay for only vital services in the city. Visitors who come to the city to shop would share a por�on of the vital services the Measure would cover. Measure DD is manifold and would allow the City of Menifee to address cri�cal infrastructure and much needed public safety in the city, but also allow for a “locally controlled” funding stream that the State of California cannot take, borrow or steal. Like they did with the loss Vehicle License Fees (VLF) in 2011. Menifee was only one of four ci�es in the state who had VLF funding cut by Governor Brown by a policy error amoun�ng to an annual loss of $4.5 million. It was expected to reach $50 million over the next 5 years, that was used in the City’s General

Fund for these services. The City has tried year a�er year to get Sacramento to restore the VLF funding to no avail. These vital services means provisions for Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, Street and Traffic Improvements that will not only make the city a safer place to live in, but also help to balance out city services to meet the current demands. It will also address the needs of future growth. The increase in the city’s popula�on cannot be controlled by the City. It has not been well-balanced out by California State funding. The right to personal property allows developers and landowners to develop their land as they see fit. With the incoming of a projected 10 - 30,000 people over the next 5 to 10 years, coupled with the passing of Prop 47 and AB 109 (pu�ng more criminals on our streets everyday), our city needs an alterna�ve revenue stream that cannot be taken from the State. That would bridge the current budget gap of $4.5 million annually. The removal of funding to the City and its increasing popula�on growth has made it difficult for the City to balance out the necessary services needed to make Menifee a safer

place and add addi�onal services needed for residents. Menifee is one of the leanest ci�es in the Southwest region, and with Menifee’s popula�on increase, reported by the City to have increased by 25,000 people since incorpora�on in 2008, it is reported that without this Measure, addi�onal cuts to vital services like Police, Fire and Traffic Projects will occur, as the City cut $2.4 million already this budget cycle. The popula�on increase has resulted in two immediate concerns for the city. 1) The need to relieve the increased traffic conges�on now that more people live in the city, 2) an increase in crime because there are no longer enough police to monitor the residents. Reducing traffic conges�on will result in fewer car accidents and safer drivers for people living in the city.

MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ANNOUNCES MENIFEE MAYORAL CANDIDATES FORUM Tuesday, Oct.11, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Menifee Campus, Rm. 927 28237 La Piedra Rd., 92584

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TIPS ON HALLOWEEN CANDY & SAFETY FOR THIS YEAR Halloween is right around the corner, and while this holiday is full of fun and carefree-spirited behavior, it also comes with a few responsibili�es for parents. As your child trick or treats around neighborhoods, be sure to take into considera�on the dangers of the road and check your child's candy before consump�on. Page A6

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LOCAL BUZZ

A WIN WIN

Menifee’s own Chef Rosie O’Conner of Provecho Grill competes in 9th Annual SoCal Chef Open. By Bri�any Rose

Get ready Menifee, the best tas�ng event in The Valley is brewing! It’s �me for the opening of Oak Grove Center’s 9th Annual SoCal Chef Open, an evening dedicated to Southern California’s most prominent culinary ar�sts as they compete for two pres�gious honors: The Chef’s Choice Award and The People’s Choice Award. This spectacular event features twelve chefs: the cream of the crop from the most prominent local wineries, casinos, and restaurants. These few selected will come together to compete in crea�ng their most delicious masterpieces. Last year for the ﬁrst �me in SoCal Chef Open history, one chef was decorated with both awards. The Chefs and 600 a�endees gave the most votes to Menifee’s own Chef Rosie O’Conner of Provecho Grill. “It was a shock”, smiles Chef Rosie. I know most of my co-compe�tors love their food. It was a blast to compete with them and an honor to win. Page A3 Scan with your smart phone app and see what happens.

LOCAL NEWS GET OUT THE VOTE THE GREAT CITY OF MENIFEE HAS THEIR NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHICH WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 8TH, 2016.

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CITY BUZZ MENIFEE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE LOWEST IN THE COUNTY FOR CITIES WITH 65,000 AND MORE IN POPULATION.

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HEALTH BUZZ TOO BUSY TO WORKOUT?

For many ﬁnding �me to workout can be a challenging task. Page A6

LOCAL BUZZ

IT'S ALL ABOUT MENIFEE’S FALL FESTIVAL & OKTOBERFEST!

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TECH NEWS

HOW READY ARE YOU FOR THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE?

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Local WHY VOTE “YES ON MEASURE DD” THIS NOVEMBER

By: Dr. Kris�na Nelson

Also, providing police, fire and emergency response services costs (assuming 65% of the total General Fund costs) have substan�ally increased annually 7% to 13%. This is without providing any addi�onal services (services are contracted with Riverside County). The City needs increases in public safety services such as Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Personnel, as an increase in service will help curb the crime rate, which has, with the popula�on increase,

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com also increased by 36% over the past eight years, as reported by the City. City Manager, Rob Johnson, has also reported that the Measure was wri�en to ensure that financial controls are in place and that the funds remain local and will be strictly reviewed every five years. Addi�onally, the increase in sales tax will only go to the City of Menifee’s vital service needs to ensure that residents who invested in the city get the quality of life they have grown to expect from its city, which in the long run is what keeps housing values up in the city affecting the pockets of residents who call Menifee home. For more informa�on about the informa�on visit www.cityofmeniMeasure and the elec�on, for more fee.us/MeasureDD or www.cityofinforma�on visit www.cityofmeni- menifee.us/2016Elec�on. fee.us and search Maintaining Vital Services. For more Local News visit For more informa�on about the us at: www.menifeebuzz.com Measure and the elec�on, for more

GET OUT THE VOTE

By: Michelle Rivas

YES ON MEASURE Q FOR QUALITY K-8 MENIFEE SCHOOLS If you live in Menifee, you know that our area is growing fast. We are thrilled to be a�rac�ng new families to join our community here in Menifee – and our great local schools are a signiﬁcant reason why they choose to make Menifee their home. Growth brings new opportuni�es to Menifee, and increases our property values by suppor�ng the value of homes in this area. However, we need addi�onal schools to keep up with the growth in our area. Crowded schools make it harder for students to learn and reduce the amount of �me teachers spend with individual students. That’s why we need Measure Q to ensure our local elementary and

middle schools can con�nue providing the top-quality educa�on our children deserve. It will build two new elementary schools and one new middle school to keep up with growth and reduce overcrowding. Menifee schools are among the best in the County, and Measure Q will ensure that our classrooms, labs and school facili�es con�nue to support high student achievement. Measure Q will also make priority repairs to our exis�ng schools to ensure that all of our students have a safe, well-maintained learning environment – especially at Menifee Valley Middle School. These repairs include ﬁxing roofs, plumbing and electrical systems and improving access for students with disabili�es. Moreover, upgrading hea�ng, air condi�oning, ven�la�on, insula�on, doors and windows will increase energy eﬃciency, saving our schools money that can support great

academic programs in the classroom. Best of all, Measure Q’s strict ﬁscal accountability protec�ons ensure that all funds beneﬁt our local elementary and middle school students right here in Menifee. By law, not a penny can be taken by the State or spent in Perris or any other school districts. A Ci�zens’ Oversight Commi�ee and annual independent audits ensure that funds are spent only on the legally binding list of projects voters intend for Measure Q, and no funds can be used for administra�on. Strong schools make Menifee a desirable place to live. Whether or not you have school-age children, protec�ng the quality of our schools, the quality of life in our community and the value of our homes is a wise investment. Vote YES on Q to keep our Menifee elementary and middle schools strong.

It’s elec�on �me for the City of Menifee and I’m not just talking about those two famous candidates who shall not be named. The Great City of Menifee has their next General Municipal Elec�on which will be held November 8th, 2016. There will be four candidates running for office this year, with three of those candidates running for reelec�on. Council Lesa Sobek is looking to be reelected for Councilwoman of District 3 and is facing no opposi�on. Greg August is also running to be re-elected as Councilmen of District 1 and has no candidates running against him. For the posi�on of Mayor, Sco� Mann is seeking re-elec�on and is running against Neil Winter. All four candidates released statements. Here are a couple excerpts of their statements. “My first four years have been a learning experience. Let’s put experience to work, and re-elect Greg August in November”! Greg August. “I’ve kept my promise to work �relessly, to ensure transparency, and provide strong leadership. The quality of life for ALL our ci�zens is one of my top priori�es. I respectfully ask for your vote”! Lesa Sobek. “It’s �me Menifee has a full-�me Mayor and vo�ng for me accomplishes this goal”. Neil Winter. “You can cast a vote for proven leadership and momentum in our great city. I’d be honored to receive your vote on November 8”! Sco� Mann. You can view their full-page statements at the www.cityofmenifee. us/Elec�on The November ballot for the City of Menifee also includes 3 measures for the ci�zens to vote on. Measure DD: the 1% sales tax increase that will be used for vital services in the City of Menifee including traffic conges�on, maintaining local police/fire protec�on emergency response �mes, and preven�ng cuts to youth/senior/ disabled programs. Measure EE: to change the term of office of Mayor of the City of Menifee from two years to four years and if amended, would be ac�ve star�ng a�er the November 2016 elec�on. Measure FF: If the Mayor of the City of Menifee serves four year terms, then the Mayor of Menifee would have the same term limita�ons as members of the City Council of Menifee. More informa�on on the measures are also listed on the city website, www.cityofmenifee.us I hope to see all the great ci�zens of Menifee vo�ng and having their voice heard this November! Remember, every voice counts!

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Local A WIN WIN

Menifee’s own Chef Rosie O’Conner of Provecho Grill competes in 9th Annual SoCal Chef Open. By Bri�any Rose

Get ready Menifee, the best tasting event in The Valley is brewing! It’s �me for the opening of Oak Grove Center’s 9th Annual SoCal Chef Open, an evening dedicated to Southern California’s most prominent culinary ar�sts as they compete for two pres�gious honors: The Chef’s Choice Award and The People’s Choice Award. This spectacular event features twelve chefs: the cream of the crop from the most prominent local wineries, casinos, and restaurants. These few selected will come together to compete in crea�ng their most delicious masterpieces. Last year for the ﬁrst �me in SoCal Chef Open history, one chef was decorated with both awards. The Chefs and 600 a�endees gave the most votes to Menifee’s own Chef Rosie O’Conner of Provecho Grill. “It was a shock”, smiles Chef Rosie. I know most of my co-compe�tors love their food. It was a blast to compete with them and an honor to win. Those that have eaten at Provecho Grill know that Chef Rosie concocts mind-blowing Mexican food that can only be described as “Muy rico.” With over 700 reviews online, her infusion of Oaxacan ﬂavors and homemade dishes have a reputa-

�on of their own (Side note: the Chile Gueritos and chipotle sauce will change your life). We take everyone to this restaurant, says a Provecho regular. We love the music, the food, and the atmosphere in general. Provecho never disappoints. Chef Rosie’s culinary skills are well-known throughout the community. She grew up mixing and measuring in her parent’s restaurant, Guadalajara’s, which now has two loca�ons in Lake Elsinore and

Page A 3 munity. “This business is so hard, but it’s all worth it to watch loved one’s dance, eat, and share in the dream”, she says with strong resolve. Sharing the success is what feeds her. Her community dona�ons were noted by President Barack Obama two years ago when he awarded her the Volunteer Service Award for ac�vism. The Chef Open 2016 has invited the famous Chef Rosie back to add her spice again, but this year she’ll be at the judges’s table. “I’m so excit-

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 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 for details Diﬀerent entertainers every Friday Carvers Bar and Grill 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road C-14 Murrieta, CA 92563 Wed acous�c 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 (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

Temecula. Although her roots are Mexican, she studied cooking from all over the world, Italy, France and Spain to name a few. Post culinary school she was an understudy to Chef Regina Mendoza, as well as mentored with top Chef Fabio Viviani and Chef Rick Bayless from Iron Chef. She also studied food photography with the well-known Carl Kravatas. You may be surprised to know that cooking is not Chef Rosie’s ﬁrst love. It’s second only to the love she has for family, friends and com-

ed”! she exclaims, “I can’t wait to make new chefs friends and taste their exquisitely prepared dishes”. Philanthropists and foodies will join together for this highly an�cipated night of good eats and good deeds. Get a bite with Chef Rosie and several hundred of your local friends. It’s guaranteed to be the most ﬂavorful night of the year…and you just never know who may show up for dinner.

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 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 Phone: 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 un�l 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

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The Tavern Grill 28039 Sco� Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563 Phone (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 Phone (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 Winchester 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

Nafe Menifee is the 2nd Wed of each month at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe & Grill Murrieta is the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at R J's Sizzlin Steer Success Up Menifee NAFE Affiliate Network NAFE

Each meeting has a dynamic Meets the 2nd Wed of each month at speaker and networking call Robbie Motter Nafe Global 11:30 am Coordinator at 951-255-8200 or email rmotter@aol.com go Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd to www.wrnafe.com for more Wed of each month 11;30 am information at Merna's Cafe & Grill

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GREEK FESTIVAL COMING TO TOWN WITH PASTRY PRIZES! How sweet it is! We’re talking about the Greek Fes�val, a popular family event held annually in Temecula since the early nine�es. Each year, it has grown bigger and better. The growing crowds have grown

IT'S ALL ABOUT MENIFEE’S FALL FESTIVAL & OKTOBERFEST! If you are wondering what to do for Halloween weekend this year since Halloween is on a Monday, then look no further. You have found Menifee’s Fall Festival & Oktoberfest. Save the date for Saturday, October 29th from 2pm - 9pm at Audie Murphy Sports Park, 30376 Lone Pine Dr. in Menifee. Menifee’s Fall Festival & Oktoberfest is a combined event hosted by the City of Menifee Commu-

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com too large for the community recrea�on center at Ronal Reagan Sports Park, and moved to the Temecula City Hall area several years ago. Dates of the Fes�val this year are Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday October 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, with kids under 12 ge�ng in for half price. Once you step onto the grounds of the Fes�val you will feel as if you have walked into a Greek village (no visa needed). You will be surrounded by live folk music and dancing, booths oﬀering Greek delicacies, games for children -- something for everyone! A feature of the Fes�val that receives perhaps the most a�en�on each year is the variety of unusual (and delicious!) Greek cuisine available that includes pork and chicken souvlakia (be�er known to some as shish kebab), pas�tsio, gyro sandwiches on pita bread, feta cheese fries, Greek salad, dolmathes, spanakopita, �ropita and moussaka and so much more.. The highly popular varie�es of sweets

include the famous baklava, melomacarona, kourambiethes, kataiﬁ, galactobouriko, and karithopita. This year, something new has been added. A contest has been created, oﬀering a prize to the person who makes the best guess on how many eggplants have been used to make the moussaka, a yummy Greek favorite. The announcement of the prize winner will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday. The winner receives a variety of pastries. On Sunday, another contest will offer a prize to the one who guesses how many pounds of feta cheese

have been used to make Spanakopita, Tiropita, Feta Fries and Greek Salad. This winner will also get a variety of pastries and winner will be called out at 5:00 p.m. And remember, even if you don’t win the prize, you and your family will have had a very happy and memorable �me! Join us at the Temecula Old Town City Hall, 41000 Main St., Temecula. Free Parking at Old Town Garage!

nity Services Department in partnership with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. Fun and entertainment for the entire family are for both young and young at heart. Bring the kids and come trick or treating at all the vendor booths. The Kids Zone will

Valley. Come shop till you drop from over 60 local retailers, and learn more from over 30 local organizations and non-profits in the area. Looking for live entertainment? Don’t miss multiple local bands from around the area and from 6

restaurants from around the area will be joining us in the event. The Oktoberfest Beer Garden will be located on the opposite end of the venue, will host local wineries and breweries from the area such as Craft Brewing, Ballast Point, The Mason Jar and Karl Strauss to

be located on one side of the park and will feature bounce houses, a costume contest for all ages with prizes, craft area, a stage for entertainment, music and plus more! In the midst of venue, you will be greeted by over 90 vendors. Vendors will include local non-profits and businesses around Menifee

to 8 pm you can witness Macy’s Rising Star. It will showcase 2 local bands from the area voted on by the public through the local radio stations as well as a performance from last year’s winner. Q103.3 and Radio 94.5 will both be broadcasting live from the event. Don’t forget food and drinks! Multiple food trucks, desert bars, and

name a few. The event and parking are free, so wear your costume, bring your favorite people, and come join us for an incredibly fun, and entertaining event that you won’t want to miss! Interested in being a vendor? For more information, please contact The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-672-1991.

www.temeculagreekfest.com or write to us at TemeculaGreekFest@yahoo.com.

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JOKE OF THE MONTH:

What is the favorite health insurance for Goblins, Ghosts and Monsters? Medi-Scare What do goblins and ghosts drink when they're hot and thirsty on Halloween? Ghoul-aid!!!

OCTOBER'S FUN FACTS: 1. If you have 1 billion dollars and spend $1,000 every day, it would take you 2,740 years to go broke. 2. The can opener was invented 48 years a�er the can. 3. Connec�cut and Rhode Island never ra�ﬁed the 18th Amendment (Prohibi�on). 4. 50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni. 5. Today's top fuel dragsters take oﬀ with more force than the space shu�le. 6. Mailing an en�re building has been illegal in the U.S. since 1916 when a man mailed a 40,000-ton brick house across Utah to avoid high freight rates. 7. Wine will spoil if exposed to light; hence �nted bo�les. 8. Bulls are colorblind, therefore will usually charge at a matador's waving cape no ma�er what color it is -- be it red or neon yellow! 9. In the White House, there are 13,092 knives, forks and spoons! 10. King George I could not speak English! 11. There was a cable network called The Puppy Channel that, for 3 years, broadcast only broadcast footage of puppies playing. 12. According to Harris Interac�ve, 70% of men and 57% of women shower daily. 13. The famous aphrodisiac 'Spanish Fly' is made from dried beetle remains! 14. Dolly Dimples, a 555 lbs. woman, lost 443 lbs in one year by ea�ng nothing but baby food. 15. In 2012, as phone booths become increasingly obsolete because of mobile phones, a Japanese ar�st has turned several booths in Osaka into aquariums. 16. Of all things, Andrew Jackson's tombstone does not men�on that he served as the president of the United States! 17. The world's tallest snowman was created in Bethel, Maine in 2008. It measured in at 122 feet / 1 inch and weighed 13,000,000 lbs.

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Healt & Fitness TOO BUSY TO WORKOUT?

to take 30 minutes to drive to and from the gym and pay thousands of dollars for a personal trainer? Save some �me and money by hirFor many ﬁnding �me to workout ing an online personal trainer. This can be a challenging task. Family, work and having kids can some�mes create an environment where going to the gym seems impossible but that doesn’t mean that you can’t s�ll get your workout in. Here are 5 �ps on staying in the workout game. Get your sweat �me in before the sun comes up – I know, I know. I can see the eyes rolling already. I am not asking you to get up hours earlier but I am sugges�ng that you set your alarm clock 30 minutes earlier. Even ge�ng in 20 minutes of sweat �me can drama�cally reduce your stress levels and increase your energy. Hire an online trainer – Don’t want

TIPS ON HALLOWEEN CANDY & SAFETY FOR THIS YEAR

by C.J. Leger

Halloween is right around the corner, and while this holiday is full of fun and carefree-spirited behavior, it also comes with a few responsibili�es for parents. As your child trick or treats around neighborhoods, be sure to take into considera�on the dangers of the road and check your child's candy before consump�on. There have always been candy warnings as Halloween approaches. Decades ago, warnings were about simple expired chocolate bars or candy that may have been contaminated. As the years progress, the dangers become signiﬁcantly higher. As ABC 7 News reported last week, candy seized from a bust in Conroe, Texas, yielded loads of gummy worms, gummy bears and peach rings laced with marijuana. As a result, authori�es issued a na�onwide warning a�er they realized that these laced candies were being shipped into Montgomery

County, Texas and that there could be a possibility that they could exist elsewhere in the country. Last year a woman found a razor in her child's Halloween yield, and police issued several warnings regarding candy with dangerous items inside. Even worse, edibles that look like tart candy tablets have also been confiscated and later iden�fied to be serious narco�c drugs. The dangers of the road are also a concern, children and their parents have been hit by cars or assaulted in some areas. The warnings are serious, but that doesn't mean you can't do your part to protect yourself and your children from these threats. It just takes a li�le bit of extra �me and a vigilant eye to do so. The following ac�ons to help keep your family safe. Monitor Candy Consump�on Before your child consumes any candy, you should check their yield for specific things. Ensure that all chocolate wrapped in individual wrappers is brought to you before ea�ng so that you can check it, as many of these Halloween chocolate bars are o�en expired. You can tell if chocolate is not safe to eat if it has an ashy, white powdery coa�ng.

could be exactly the accountability you need for the right cost and allow you to get customized workouts you can do in your own home. Want more info? Contact us more informa�on on online training. Mul�task - S�ll can’t seem to ﬁnd the �me? Try mul�tasking. When you are cooking breakfast, lunch or dinner try squa�ng while you are wai�ng for the water to boil. Maybe you can do some kitchen counter top pushups while you wait. At work, no problem, try calf raises while you are on the phone or holding a squat while you type on the computer. Lunch�me workout excursions – Doesn’t that sound fun? We all get lunch breaks…well most of us do. Try taking a walk a�er you eat or see if a local gym has a lunch�me group class. Enlist your co-workers to go with you for added accountability. Choose something over nothing – This one may be the most important of them all. Imagine it is the end of the day, you are exhausted, You SWEAR you are going to workout

tomorrow but we all know how this ends up. Do yourself a favor and do SOMETHING. Even if that something is a few minutes of stretching, do it. By making yourself do something no ma�er how small you increase your conﬁdence and increase your chances for success the following day. Jennifer Sinclair 562-447-0133 Info@weighthappens.com weighthappens

As with the report of gummies laced with marijuana, ensure that any gummy candy your child receives is packed in the manufacturer's official packaging. Do not accept any loose candies or throw them out if they have infiltrated your child's Halloween basket. Do not allow your child to eat any candy that was given to them in a ziplock bag, baggy, or other unofficial packaging. Ensuring that candy is in its official packaging not only lessens the risk of laced candy, but it can also help you keep track of tainted candy via a lot number that can be traced back to the manufacturer’s product line. In the event that a mass-produced candy has been tainted, contaminated or tampered with, you can call the manufacturer and offer a lot number. In many cases, parents who do this alert the manufacturer who can then place a recall on par�cular batches that have received mul�ple complaints, eleva�ng community awareness and safety.

downtown that will be par�cipating in handing out candy. Avoid trea�ng in dark areas and dead end streets, and try not to go out alone. It's always best to trick or treat in groups, and if your child will be trick or treating with their friends, make sure that there is a responsible adult or older teenager accompany their group. While outside, make sure that you have reflec�ve gear on yourself and your child at all �mes. At night, drivers may not be able to differen�ate a dark costume from the backdrop of the landscape. To avoid accidents, purchase reflec�ve bands or pulsa�ng light clip-ons. Alternately, you can find cheap handheld s�ck lanterns at stores like Dollar Tree. A li�le bit of extra vigilance will go a long way. As long as you follow your ins�ncts and go to trusted sources, you'll be sure to have a memorable Halloween this year.

Safety in the Streets Ensure that you and your child are not put in harm's way while trickor-trea�ng by ﬁnding safe places to do so. Find well lit areas and complexes with a family-oriented atmosphere to do your trick or trea�ng in. You can also visit the stores

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Happy Birthday Mary Celebrating Mary's Birthday ...she has lived in Menifee for the past 20 years...this was her husband's last trip behind the wheel to bring her to meet me for lunch...Mary and I have become best buddies in the last couple months after she came in to have me shave all the hair off the top of her head..to prepare for cancer surgery...she survived as you can see. Kelly Fox

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Meet Neil R. Winter

Meet Sco� A. Mann

Running for Mayor of Menifee --Why me Why Now?

Mayor, City of Menifee

Mayor Sco� Mann was re-elected in November 2014 to a second two year term as the City of Menifee’s first elected mayor. A resident of the Menifee Valley since 1989, Mr. Mann was ini�ally elected in June 2008 to the Inaugural City Council of the newly incorporated City of Menifee and served on the City Council un�l December 2010. Immediately preceding his elec�on as Mayor, he served as a Trustee for the Menifee School Board. While on the council, he served as Chairman of the City’s Finance Commi�ee and Public Safety Commi�ee. Addi�onally, he represents the city on the Execu�ve Commi�ee of the Western Riverside Council of Governments and as a Commissioner for the Riverside County Transporta�on Commission. Mr. Mann recently joined the Moreno Valley Unified School District as the Director of Risk Management. He also owns and operates Mann Consul�ng, a business services consul�ng firm, specializing in strategic business planning, organiza�onal development, execu�ve recrui�ng and coaching, succession planning, risk management and loss control services. Mann Consul�ng has clients in the private and public sectors. He also serves as the Chief Business Official with the Hope Learning Academy of Canyon Lake. Mayor Mann’s professional resume includes execu�ve experience in the educa�on, defense, aerospace, business services and construc�on industries. He also led the Wildomar Chamber of Commerce as Chief Execu�ve Officer. Prior to establishing his own business, he was employed as the Risk Manager with the Menifee Union School District in Menifee, California. Before serving in public educa�on, he was employed as Human Resources Manager and Facili�es Director for West Coast Pain�ng & Drywall, Inc. of Riverside, California. Preceding this, he was employed as an Execu�ve Recruiter with The Lucas Group, in partnership with The Wall Street Journal, in Orange County making execu�ve placements in Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Mann is a U.S. Navy veteran who came up from the enlisted ranks from Seaman

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Recruit promo�ng to Senior Chief Pe�y Officer and re�red as a mustang officer a�er 25 years of service as Lieutenant Commander. Having made a total of nine overseas deployments, he is a veteran of combat opera�ons during the Tanker Wars, Opera�on Desert Storm, Beirut, the Balkans and counter-narco�c opera�ons in Central America. Mr. Mann also served in the Global War on Terrorism planning and deploying the 11ship Amphibious Task Force, Expedi�onary Strike Groups ONE and THREE, and the Navy Expedi�onary Camp at Kuwait Naval Base in support of offensive combat opera�ons in Iraq. He also par�cipated in disaster relief opera�ons during the erup�on of Mount Pinatubo in the Republic of the Philippines and during salvage and recovery opera�ons a�er the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 off the coast of Ventura County. Mayor Mann holds Baccalaureate and Masters Degrees in Business from Na�onal University and a professional cer�ficate in Finance / School Business Management from the University of Southern California. Mr. Mann is also a recent graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School Execu�ve Program in State and Local Government. Mr. Mann is the current Chairman of the Republican Party of Riverside County and serves as President, Riverside County Division, League of California Ci�es. Mayor Mann also Chairs the U.S. Service Academy Selec�on Commi�ee for California’s 42nd Congressional District.

Last year a�er my first campaign running for the Menifee City Council, I really did not know much about the Menifee poli�cal scene just knew that I have skill sets that lend to building teams and using strong businesses prac�ces to get things done. The most common ques�on people ask me is. “How are you going to make posi�ve changes?” My answer starts with explaining how the City works presently. Menifee uses the General Plan cra�ed a�er the Riverside County General Plan. Overall, it is a good plan, outlining the economic development corridors, the housing development, zoning, and everything else in between. What it does not cover is how the Council and City Staff perform the various func�ons of a�rac�ng businesses, handling growth issues, improving public safety, making it easy to do business in Menifee, and many other issues and areas. The crux of these issues is not worrying about the General Plan but how much �me does an elected official spend daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure the needs of the ci�zens are being considered and met. It is my belief that, at least, the Major act on the behalf of the businesses and ci�zens FULL �me!!! Having mul�ple jobs outside of the City boundaries means the present Mayor spends �me working for a paycheck outside of the City. If you have a full �me job how can you do 100% for the City of Menifee! Bo�om-line, ci�zens don’t know that the job of serving on Council pays less than $10,000 per year!!! Then you have to ask the cri�cal ques�on, “Why spend $20K to $80K on winning a campaign to earn less than $10K per year?” The clear answer is the campaign money spent is not that of the candidate but special interest groups who will invest their money to aid their needs not necessarily those of the City. Candidates looking to advance their poli�cal career have huge amounts of monies funneled into their campaign coffers….again you must ask why don’t the candidates contribute more of their own personal funds so they

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can vote with a clear conscious. Menifee is labeled one of California’s fastest growing ci�es. This growth is bringing more new families and businesses to Menifee in record rates. In just one year the popula�on has grown by nearly 5,000. A Menifee elected official must accept the massive responsibility to meet all the needs of residents and businesses. They must follow sound business prac�ces making it easy to do business here. Work �relessly to increase the level of law enforcement coverage allowing residents to feel safe. Ensure the balance protec�ng our rural aspects but also bringing in the right types of industries so people can live and work here. Your elected officials must be accessible above and beyond just City council mee�ngs and special events. They need to be there for you communica�ng constantly and consistently keeping you aware of what is going on in your city. In essence, you deserve full �me efforts for your full �me growing city. I bring a unique aspect being re�red giving me the �me, energy, and skill sets do all of the above, no special interests, no outside careers, and no distrac�ons. It is �me Menifee has a full �me Mayor and vo�ng for me accomplishes this goal.

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MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ANNOUNCES MENIFEE MAYORAL CANDIDATES FORUM Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Menifee Valley Campus, Rm. 927 28237 La Piedra Rd., 92584 Co-sponsored by the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Menifee Buzz and Menifee News Network, this Menifee Mayoral candidates forum will enable the two candidates, Sco� Mann and Neil Winter, to discuss issues, air their posi�ons and answer ques�ons from the public. Moderators are Mike Donaldson, Poli�cal Science Professor, Adam Eventov, Well Said! Communica�ons, Denis Nurmela, YESplaceRadio.org, and Bill Zimmerman, Mt. San Jacinto College District Board of Trustees. This event is free and open to the public. Here is a list and a small Bio of our Moderator and Panelists.

Bill Zimmerman is a 27-year resident of Menifee. He is married and has an adult daughter a�ending MSJC. He has over 30 years as a professional in the Land Planning and Media Services ﬁeld and owns his own consul�ng business. Mr. Zimmerman enjoys serving his community and volunteers on the boards for Menifee's Boys & Girls Club, Historical Associa�on, Antelope-Menifee Rural Center. He is past president of Arts Council Menifee. He served on the City of Menifee's inaugural Planning Commission and currently serves as Chairman of the City's Parks, Recrea�on and Trails Commission. He also represents District 5 for Riverside County's Parks Commission. In 2014 he was elected to MSJC's governing board of trustees.

Adam Eventov is owner of WellSaid! Communica�ons, a public affairs and media rela�ons company. He is board secretary of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and past member of the Menifee Ac�on Group, Menifee Arts Council board of directors and Menifee city hood eﬀort. During his decade in public aﬀairs and government rela�ons, Mr. Eventov has represented energy and residen�al development projects valued at more than $4 billion. Prior to his career in public rela�ons, Mr. Eventov was a reporter and editor for several Southern California newspapers, including The Press-Enterprise, the Inland Valley Daily News and the San Gabriel Newspaper Group. He is a guest lecturer of poli�cs and the media at MSJC.

Denis Nurmela and his family have nearly 30 years as Menifee residents. Denis is an author, interna�onal speaker, business leader and runs a non-proﬁt organiza�on helping youth start their own businesses called YESplace. He has hosted both radio and TV shows about business and success and loves living in Menifee.

Mike Donaldson is a criminal defense a�orney and Adjunct Professor of Poli�cal Science at Mount San Jacinto Community College.

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CALIFORNIA EVICTION PROCESS EXPLAINED If the tenant doesn't voluntarily move out a�er the landlord has properly given the required no�ce to the tenant, the landlord can evict the tenant. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in superior court. In an evic�on lawsuit, the landlord is called the "plain�ff" and the tenant is called the "defendant." An unlawful detainer lawsuit is a "summary" court procedure. This means that the court ac�on moves forward very quickly, and that the �me given the tenant to respond during the lawsuit is very short. For example, in most cases, the tenant has only five or ten days to file a wri�en response to the lawsuit a�er being served with a copy of the landlord's summons and complaint. Normally, a judge will hear and decide the case within 20 days after the tenant or the landlord files a request to set the case for trial. The court-administered eviction process assures the tenant of the right to a court hearing if the tenant believes that the landlord has no right to evict the tenant. The landlord must use this court process to evict the tenant; the landlord cannot use self-help measures to force the tenant to move. For example, the landlord cannot physically remove or lock out the tenant, cut off utilities such as water or electricity, remove outside windows or doors, or seize (take) the tenant's belongings in order to carry out the eviction. The landlord must use the court procedures. You may also use a 30 day or sixty day no�ce which does not generally require a reason for the evic�on. Whether you

Get Ready for Open Enrollment Season

For most people, employer-sponsored benefits are a sizeable chunk of their total compensa�on. That’s why making the right choices is cri�cal and it’s worth spending the �me to create a plan and get it right. From mid-October through early December, most employees will have the opportunity to review and make changes to their benefit op�ons. Many of us simply check the boxes to con�nue our current benefits. Maintaining the status quo takes less �me and is an easy way to validate the choices we’ve made in the past. Of course, if you have experienced a major life event, such as a significant job change, health issue, marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or a child leaving the nest, it’s likely you’re going to need to make some adjustments. However, even if you haven’t had major change in your life, it’s wise to take a hard look at all your benefits. Here are some key areas you should consider during your open enrollment period to ensure you’re maximizing your benefits: RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Open enrollment is a prime �me to consider boos�ng your re�rement plan contribu�ons and assess your investment choices. In 2016, individuals under 50 years old can contribute $18,000 to their 401(k) or 403(b) plan in 2016, while those ages 50 and older can contribute $24,000. You may also want to consider a Roth 401(k) or 403(b) as a way to build up re�rement savings that may qualify to be withdrawn on a tax-free basis when you re�re. It’s important to note that the 2017 limits for both health care FSAs and re�rement savings plans are indexed to infla�on and have not been set yet (as of Sept. 14, 2016). HEALTH BENEFITS Insurance coverage is a top priority for most of us. Think about your own health and what your an�cipated medical needs might be in the coming year and pick

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choose a 30day or 60 days no�ce depends on the term of tenancy and how long the tenant has occupied the property. We are lucky in our general area that we do not have to worry about rent-controlled districts, but understand that the laws are similar but different for rent controlled areas and mobile home parks. An “unlawful detainer” suit is the official name of what is commonly called an evic�on lawsuit. Filing of an UD does not appear to be complicated by looking at the forms but understand that with any lawsuit the ini�al complaint documents are important to get right as the Plain�ff (aka Landlord) is bound by the complaint. If the complaint is wrong it could delay or even result in the lawsuit being dismissed. The process should take about two months. Once the lawsuit is processed by the

court, it is then served upon the tenant(s), a�er which they have either five or ten days to respond. Once the preliminary pleading/complaint issues are resolved by the court and the tenant answers the complaint the Court will then schedule a unlawful detainer trial within 20 or so days from the request to set trial. Although abbreviated the Unlawful Detainer trial is a trial nonetheless with evidence, tes�mony, etc. This is where prepara�on becomes vital. Assuming the landlord prevails at trial, the Court will issue a writ which is what is given to the Sheriff in order to schedule a lock-out. The above is a very abbreviated version of events revolving around an evic�on. Landlords are wise to retain a professional property manager or real estate a�orney. Our office generally recommends LCL Realty and Property Management in Menifee but just as with hir-

ing any professional you should interview and meet with more than one before choosing which professional to use. Landlords should be aware that there are many countywide programs and websites that give tenants legal advice. Evic�ng a tenant in California can be complicated and it would be prudent to speak with a real estate a�orney. Our ofﬁce only represents Landlords or Property Management companies.

an appropriate plan. You might want to choose a plan with lower deduc�bles if you expect to address speciﬁc medical issues. A high deduc�ble op�on may be best if you don’t an�cipate any major medical issues (although we never know when such problems may occur). If you go the high deduc�ble route, look into a Health Savings Account (HSA). It allows you to set money aside on a pretax basis that can be used to meet current eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses, but can also be invested to grow and help pay future medical costs.

to provide an income stream if an accident, injury or illness prevents you from working for an extended period. Any op�on to purchase addi�onal coverage is worth considering to have more complete protec�on. Some employers also oﬀer the opportunity to purchase long-term care coverage with a group discount. Compare the costs with coverage you can purchase on your own to determine where you will get the best value.

Taylor, Taylor & Associates a financial advisory prac�ce of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in prac�ce for 12 years - To contact him, please call 951-679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ jeremy.i.taylor/profile/

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSAS) Your employer may offer the ability to use pre-tax dollars to fund spending accounts to help pay for medical and child care expenses. In effect, this reduces your out-of-pocket expenses in each area. There are limits to the amount you can put toward a health care and dependent care FSA each year; the dependent care limit depends on your marital status and age of your children. Check the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website so you know what your limit is. LIFE INSURANCE If you have family members who rely on you for financial support, life insurance should be a priority. Life insurance helps protect the lifestyle and future goals of your loved ones in the event something happens to you. There are many factors that determine the amount of coverage you need. To start, look at your annual income, outstanding mortgage, future amount you intend to put toward re�rement, estate taxes, uninsured medical expenses and funeral costs. DISABILITY AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Many employers also offer disability income coverage. This is a valuable benefit

Open enrollment season is a good �me to talk to your employer’s benefits administrator if you have ques�ons about your op�ons. It also makes sense to consult with your financial advisor for perspec�ve on how your benefits fit with your overall financial plan. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with

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You asked and we delivered! (Literally) You've seen the beau�ful annual publica�on of the Sourcebook, now the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce will be oﬀering Quarterly publica�ons �tled Menifee NOW! Menifee NOW will be distributed via mail to residents and also to newstands around Menifee. All publica�ons will include Chamber Directory, Important Phone Numbers, Editorial pieces from members in the community, quarterly event calendar, business adver�sements and more.

This gives you as a business owner not one, but 4 �mes to promote your business for virtually the same price as before! As Chamber Members, you get the best price around. Ad sales start June 1st and go �ll August 25th. For the ﬁrst publica�on hi�ng the public October 1st. (Great for holiday adver�sements) Contact Neil at 951-672-1991 or email michelle@menifeevalleychamber.com for member pricing.

2016—2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Nolan - LCL Realty & Property Management- Chair

Arturo Cas�llo -Cas�llo Hea�ng & Air Condi�oning- Director

Vicki Carpenter - Coldwell Banker ABR- 1st Vice Chair

Dee Cozart -Cozart Management- Director

Darci Cas�llejos - French Valley Cafe- 2nd Vice Chair Adam Eventov - Wellsaid! Communica�ons- Secretary

Paul Evenson - Hitzeman & Evenson APCDirector Karla V Gonzalez - IESBDC- Director Yanik Gozlan - Menifee Buzz- Director

Rick Riegler - Storm Baseball- Treasurer

Jeremiah Raxter - Raxter Law- Director

Stu R. Blaze - NY Uppercrust Pizza/ Whimsical Frozen Yogurt- Director

Neisha Weston - Neisha Skin Care StudioDirector

Mike Cas�llejos - US Bank- Director

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WHY DON'T PEOPLE RSVP ANYMORE?

On the Mark With Robbie Mo�er

I talk to many people who run organiza�ons and events, including many of my N.A.F.E. Directors across the country. One of their most pet peeves is that individuals just do not seem to respond they are a�ending a mee�ng, event etc. They cannot ﬁgure out WHY this happens. To me it seems like a combina�on of things: procras�na�on, laziness and rudeness. Some also don't want to commit in case something be�er comes along for the same date. If everyone of these people who do not RSVP or commit to the organiza�on or event they are invited to, they should do an event or meeting and then they would see the importance of le�ng people know they will a�end or not. People that have planned weddings and send out the RSVP cards and don't get them all back and then, low and behold, they show up at the wedding recep�on. Friends and members of organiza�ons I belong to o�en express frustra�on, and I o�en experience it myself, even when you put an RSVP request on an invita�on, and

a mee�ng no�ce. Guests and members don't do anything about it. Before I started hos�ng events I probably skipped the RSVP myself. But once I started doing mee�ngs and events I realized how important this is to do. Many �mes I have people that RSVP not show up and many people who did not RSVP show up. Not sending an RSVP causes many issues for the host, or chair of an event. The major problem is that the person doing the mee�ng and/ or event can't es�mate how many guests plan to a�end their event without an RSVP. This could mean either one of two things. 1) rudeness is a growing trend in our society or, 2) as I would prefer to believe, people no longer understand what the term means. Assuming the best, and the reason guests don't RSVP to an invita�on is because they don't have enough informa�on rather than being inconsiderate. So let me describe what the word means. What RSVP Means The term RSVP comes from the French expression "Répondez- S’ilVous-Plaît", meaning "please respond". If RSVP is wri�en on an invita�on, mee�ngs no�ce, it means the invited guest and/or member must tell the host/chair whether or

not they plan to a�end the event they have been invited to. It does not mean to respond only if you're coming, and it does not mean respond only if you're not coming (the expression "regrets only" is reserved for that instance). It means the host/ chair needs a definite head count for the planned event, and it needs it by the date specified on the invita�on. Why It's Inconsiderate Not to RSVP? An incomplete list of respondents/ members/guests can cause numerous problems for a host or chair of an event including difficulty in planning food quan��es, issues rela�ng to minimum guarantees with catering halls, restaurants. Uncertainty over the number of party favors and

diﬃcul�es in planning appropriate sea�ng, agendas for mee�ngs, door prizes, among other things. Un�l you host your own mee�ng or event, it's diﬃcult to imagine the frustra�on that ensues from inadequate responses to an RSVP. So the next �me you see RSVP on an invita�on, mee�ng no�ce or email evite you receive, please call your host or chair of the event and respond p r o m p t l y. They will be eternally grateful.

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Biz Buzz STAY AWAY FROM FRIGHTFUL INVESTMENT MOVES Halloween is almost here. When you’re passing out candy, you’ll see many “scary” costumes that will probably just make you smile. But in real life, you can easily find some • things that truly are frightening – such as bad investment moves. Here are a few that you’ll want to avoid: • Chasing a�er “hot” stocks – Many so-called “experts” – not to men�on your friends, neighbors, rela�ves and co-workers – are more than willing to provide you with “�ps” on “hot” stocks. But by the �me you hear about these stocks, they • may already be cooling off – and, in any case, they may not have been appropriate for your needs in the first place. • Inves�ng too aggressively or too conserva�vely – If you constantly worry about the value of your investment portfolio, and you lose sleep whenever the market drops sharply, you might be taking on too much risk for your own comfort – so you may need to in-

Page B 3 vest somewhat less aggressively. Conversely, if you invest primarily in conserva�ve, low-yielding investments because you think they will help you avoid losses, you might not achieve the longterm growth poten�al you need to help you reach your important financial goals, such as a comfortable re�rement. When you invest, try to balance your need for growth with your personal tolerance for risk. • Failing to diversify – If you only own one type of financial asset, and a market downturn hits that asset class strongly, your por�olio will likely take a big hit. You can greatly reduce the effects of market vola�lity – and give yourself more chances for success – by spreading your money among a range of investments. (Keep in mind, though, that diversifica�on can’t always guarantee profits or protect against all losses.) Paying too much a�en�on to today’s news – Unfortunately, many of the news items of today – or of any day – are more nega�ve than posi�ve. But as an investor, you don’t want to be forced into a “sky-is-falling” mentality, because such a mind-set could lead you to make rash, unwise decisions, such as selling quality investments too soon or staying out of the market altogether. Generally, no single event has truly long-term consequences for investors. Consider

the recent “Brexit” vote – in the immediate a�ermath, the markets fell sharply, but just a few weeks later, they hit all-�me highs. That won’t happen with every newsworthy occurrence, but historically, the markets have shown resilience. So stay invested and follow a smart, long-term investment strategy that’s suitable for your situa�on – and look beyond today’s headlines. Ignoring opportuni�es – Are you taking full advantage of all the investment opportuni�es available to you? For example, are you contribu�ng as much as you can aﬀord to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored re�rement plan? If not, you are underu�lizing one of

BRINGING BACK MANNERS IN BUSINESS Many common sayings come to mind about business referrals, “you never know who is watching” and “you never know where your next customer will come from.” Lots of businesses wait for the next customer to walk into their oﬃce but what happens when the person walks in and recognizes you from an earlier incident? What if the incident portrays you in a nega�ve light? Do they walk out? Do they stay? People watch most things around them and with cell phones they usually get it on video. Scary to think someone will eternally judge you or your business based on a 22 second video. Many companies have been ruined because someone somewhere was wearing an employee shirt or logo while commit�ng a crime. Large companies may not be heavily aﬀected but it could kill a small business relying on word of

mouth marke�ng. What if, one of those videos showed your business in a posi�ve light and everyone saw your logo and wanted to do business with you? What if your manners made people like you and had them lined up at the door? It could happen by showing posi�ve energy, paying a�en�on to the small details and showing good manners to everyone you encounter… not just your current clients.

Manners are simple, hold the door, don’t be impa�ent with someone in front of you and greet everyone when appropriate. If walking into a room do your best to say hello to everyone right away and don’t leave anyone out. If a person is struggling in line ask to help instead of balking at their current speed and hold the door for both men and women. Ge�ng through the door 2 seconds faster isn’t going to help your day.

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the best re�rement savings vehicles around. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribu�on, if one is oﬀered. You won’t always have the chance to par�cipate in this type of tax-advantaged re�rement plan – so make the most of it while it’s available. Halloween usually ends with few tricks and many treats. Steering clear of the scary investment moves described above can help you make steady progress toward your ﬁnancial objec�ves.

This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

The world would beneﬁt if more people tried to be more pa�ent in this ‘instant access’ lifestyle. Manners would play a big role in the evolu�on back to individuals caring about one another. If people cared they would do business with those they want to have a conversa�on with instead of who has the biggest sign. A�en�on business owners: do the right thing and draw people to your business, you never know who is watching or where your next customer will come from… Be posi�ve and take your business Up One Level.

Brian Walker 27070 Sun City Blvd. ~ Menifee, CA 92586 Oﬃce (951) 934-0338 Fax (951) 672-3427 CA License #0D76384

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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 READY ARE YOU FOR THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE?

If you already have an earthquake kit, you will ﬁnd the zombie apocalypse kit a breeze to put together. Here are the essen�al things you We all know it’s coming. It need, according to the CDC: is not a ques�on of if, but when. The other ques�on • Water (1 gallon per peris how prepared you are for son per day) when the zombie apoca- • Food (stock up on lypse does happen. non-perishable items Admi�edly, there are some that you eat regularly) people who are not taking • Medica�ons (this inthis seriously, and if you are cludes prescrip�on and one of them, you might want non-prescrip�on meds) to stop and listen. Heck, even • Tools and Supplies (u�lthe Centers for Disease Conity knife, duct tape, battrol and Preven�on are taking tery powered radio, etc.) it seriously! This government • Sanita�on and Hygiene

More than having a kit, though, you need to have a plan. You know, preparedness is all about rehearsing possible scenarios in your head so that when faced with these scenarios, you know exactly what to do. Salient points (italics mine): Iden�fy the types of emergencies that are possible in your area. Pick a mee�ng place for your family to regroup in case zombies invade your home… - call it a rally point or whatever you want. The important thing is that this mee�ng place will help you

agency is the best when it comes to emergencies and public health ma�ers, so why • shouldn’t we pay a�en�on to what they say? Recently, the CDC released a primer on preparedness, • for when the zombie apocalypse occurs.1 In true CDC style, the post gives all per�nent informa�on and prac�cal �ps that might very • well save your life in case of a zombie emergency. You even get a brief history of zombies. A�er all, the best way to prepare for emergencies is to understand the cause!

ﬁnd each other more easily and lessen the stress on you. Not that the stress will ever go away when the zombies a�ack. Iden�fy your emergency contacts. Police, ﬁremen, etc. Of course, they might all be zombies at some point, but it is s�ll helpful to have their contact numbers. You also need to include the list of rela�ves or friends to get in touch with, especially those out of state. Plan your evacua�on route. Knowing which routes to take will make your escape easier. You might have to

(household bleach, soap, towels, etc.) Clothing and Bedding (a change of clothes for each family member and blankets) Important documents (copies of your driver’s license, passport, and birth cer�ﬁcate to name a few) First Aid supplies (although you’re a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these supplies to treat basic cuts and lacera�ons that you might get during a tornado or hurricane)

evaluate these routes once the zombies actually a�ack as original routes may be impassable. Oh, and the CDC reassures everyone that they are always ready. So when the zombies come in hordes, we can rely on them. Unless they all become zombies themselves.

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Local 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT AT MENIFEE AUTO CARE PLAZA (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRADLEY CARE PLAZA) BIG SUCCESS! By Robbie Mo�er

A big thank you to the joint Sponsorship from Paul Chiava�, new owner of the Menifee Auto Care Plaza (former known as The Bradley Care Plaza), also Norman Levesave prior Property manager and Frederick Feck former owner as well as the ten businesses in the Plaza, vendors

�ficates were presented by Menifee Mayor Sco� Mann, and City Councilman John Denver. A few of the photos below who received cer�ficates. City Councilman Greg August also went to each booth and business and thanked everyone personally. The businesses honored for their 10 year Anniversary were: AES-Advanced Emission Specialist, Tan Auto Repair, Joe's Engine Repair, Tri City Smog, Menifee Transmission, Sun's Lube & Repair. The days event started at 12:00 noon and offered an array of booth each who Everyone at the event donated

The AES Team: AES provided the kids jumper and friends of AES Paul Gross and Luis Hutchins cooked all the hot dogs.

who contributed to making the day very special and to all who a�ended. The individuals a�ending also got to visit and talk with the various business owners in the plaza. Cer�ﬁcates from: Senator Mike Morrell and City of Menifee were presented to the businesses, some who were there ten years and some 5 years, These cer-

ARCHIBALD'S DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS GIVES THE GIFT OF WHEELS TO MENIFEE RESIDENT Ron Ulibarri a Menifee resident received an electronic mobile wheelchair from Archibald's Drive-Thru Restaurants. This gi� was given to Ron by Archibald's CEO Andy Sehremelis, Andy owns 5 Archibald's restaurants' and is building his 6th one in Menifee opening some�me in late November. Mr. Sehremelis is no stranger in giving back to all the communi�es where his restaurants are located. He takes pride in reaching out to lend a hand when a need arises. This is Archibald's 16th year in business and from the looks of it there are many more years of success in Archibald's future. Ron has an extremely rare blood disorder that has not yet been diagnosed. Although his tests have gone to the Mayo Clinic and other highly reputable medi-

�me and service: It was a perfect day to honor all these wonderful businesses who have been serving our community for over 10 years.

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cal facili�es there is no cure at this point. They are trea�ng him with Chemo Therapy and for now it keeps him able to go about his daily tasks. Ron is a long �me Menifee resident who has worked in the public school system in diﬀerent capaci�es for many years. At present he works on the Menifee School board. He humbly and graciously excepted this gi� and his family believes it will add a new quality of life for him.

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CAL FIRE FIREFIGHTERS PROTEST FOR HIGHER PAY ON STATEWIDE AND LOCAL LEVEL

regards to the recent protests at the Cal Fire Headquarters in downtown Sacramento. Upton state: “It’s not the old days where we [Cal Fire] were a seasonal department with a season that lasted a few months. It’s an increasingly challenging job, no thanks to Mother Nature and climate change.” The Associated Press reported that Cal Fire Firefighters are also dropping out in droves and nearly 25% of former firefighters from the past 2 years departed from Cal Fire seeking higher-paying jobs from other departments/agencies. The Cal Fire protests is even hea�ng up within our own community as many loved ones of Cal Fire Firefighters have spoken up including Kelly Alvarado who advocated for higher wages for Cal Fire Firefighters. During a Menifee Council Mee�ng on August 3rd, Kelly Alvarado, Laura

horrific calls where he is serving the public that he loves so much. In addition, we talked about insufficient injury/illness benefits for Cal Fire 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 Cal Fire Firefighter. Thank you.” There is a change.org pe��on created by Kelly Alvarado that can be signed to support the firefighters. The link is h�ps://www.change. org/p/cal-fire-equal-wages-for-calfire-firefighters/u/17420945. The Cal Fire conflict con�nues and it will be interes�ng to see what further developments are in the work.

By Michelle Rivas

CANINE SUPPORT TEAMS, INC, A NON-PROFIT IN MENIFEE Carol Roquemore is the C.E.O. and Founder of Canine Support Teams, Inc. Disabled by polio as a child, Carol is uniquely qualified as a trainer and a client. She understands, at a very deep and personal level, what a service dog can do and what it means to their clients. She leads a small yet dedicated staff and an army of volunteers to provide skilled service dogs to those in need. She regularly marshals the energy, resources and people required to carry out the Canine Support Team (CST) mission with rare empathy and passion. Following her polio diagnosis, she endured hundreds of hours of physical therapy throughout her childhood. By the �me she was sixteen, she was able to func�on as a paraplegic, ge�ng around well with a manual wheelchair. More recent research has led to the iden�fica�on of Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS). Ironically, it seems to be the result of prolonged, con�nuous physical therapy. A dog-lover since childhood, she always enjoyed the companionship of dogs. While managing the full responsibili�es of being wife & mother, she turned her passion for dogs into a profession as a dog trainer. She began holding classes and offering training for Obedience and Protec�on. In her mid-30s, Carol began to experience shoulder and neck pain associated with PPS. She made the transi�on from a manual to a power wheelchair. This prompted her to seek the help of a specially trained Service Dog. A�er an unsuccessful first placement, she received a black lab named Aries. While well-trained in obedience, Aries lacked the specific skills needed to assist Carol. She was determined to train him herself, and he became a great first Service Dog experience. It wasn’t long un�l others began seeking her out. The abundance of requests and her commitment to dog training led to the forma�on of the nonprofit organiza�on called Canine Support Teams. Carol has been recognized at the local, state and na�onal levels for her contribu-

Cal Fire Firefighters are figh�ng for a higher salary that is more propor�onate to their long hours and to other agencies that pay their firefighters far more. Cal Fire Firefighters are reported to work a staggering 72 hours a week with only a mere third of the pay that firefighters in local departments receive. The amount of work firefighters have to face has also increased because of the dras�c changes in weather in California. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protec�on spokeswoman Janet Upton spoke to CBS News in

Su�on, and Kailyn Mar�no all spoke about their loved ones who are firefighters 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 Cal Fire 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 family's own experience. In the following statement, Kelly explains her situa�on: “My husband works a 72 hour work week for Cal Fire here in Menifee and because his wages are so low, we as a family of five need him to work over�me whether it’s forced or not. On average, he is working about 96 hours a week and many of those hours are spent not sleeping, they’re on

�ons to the community. She has advanced the standards of the Service Dog industry and is an advocate for disabled persons with Service Dogs. Her innova�ve dog training program within correc�onal facili�es has served as a model for dozens of other programs across the country. The success stories and tes�monials are strong valida�on of value of the program as it has impacted hundreds of inmates since its incep�on. She recently was presented with the Call To Service Award from the President Of the United States, which came with a cer�ﬁcate, le�er from the President and a pin for her work. Carol has been at the helm of CST from the beginning and remains closely involved with the daily opera�ons of the organiza�on. She personally interviews Service Dog applicants, par�cipates in Prison Pups Program, conducts Team Trainings, provides client care, and serves as Ambassador to the communi�es we serve. A�er 25+ years, she remains the driving force behind the CST mission. She has made a las�ng diﬀerence through hundreds of service dogs for people living with a range of disabili�es. Canine Support Teams has a wonderful fundraiser called Doctoberfest which will be held Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 21180 Waite St, Wildomar, CA 92595. Backyard Barbecue will provide the food. Nicole Farrell of French Connec�on will provide the entertainment. Back To The Future 1981, Delorean Time Machine Car will be there. Purchase �ckets in advance $20.00, $25.00 at door. Children under 12 are $15.00. Everybody and their dog will be there. For more informa�on and �ckets, email Sally Wing at: marke�ng@caninesuppor�eams.org.

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City MENIFEE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE LOWEST IN THE COUNTY FOR CITIES WITH 65,000 AND MORE IN POPULATION The American Community Survey released the latest 1-year es�mates for 2015, and for ci�es with popula�ons of 65,000 or more, Menifee’s unemployed for 16+ is 4.0% +, a 2.2% decrease from 2014 es�mates. Riverside County’s unemployment rate for 16+ was recorded as 5.7%, leaving Menifee’s unem-

MENIFEE MOBILE APP BRINGS CITY NEWS, INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS’ FINGERTIPS Menifee Mobile, the City’s free app now available to download on mobile devices, makes interacting with the City easy and convenient. To download the app, users should look for “City of Menifee” in their mobile app stores and follow the instructions. Menifee Mobile’s interactive capabilities enable residents to connect with the city and make requests for things like road/traffic/graffiti services, animal con-

ployed rate well below the County average, and ranking as the lowest among neighboring ci�es (Murrieta at 6.9%, Temecula at 4.5%, and Hemet at 8.1%). The calcula�on of unemployed residents is calculated by the number of unemployed residents, divided by the total number of residents over the age of 16 (the legal age to work in California). There are approximately 66,675 people that are over the age 16 in Menifee, and of those 2,688 have reported as being unemployed, accoun�ng for 4.0% of the 16+ popula�on. “A decreasing unemployment rate is something to be proud of,” commented Mayor Sco� Mann. “We are proud of the growing job market and will con�nue to work to provide more opportuni�es.” For more informa�on on the American Community Survey please visit www.dof.ca.gov.

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ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST MANUFACTURES FOR CONCRETE COMES TO MENIFEE Forterra Drainage Pipe and Products corporate oﬃce announced today that it has decided to locate one of its manufacturing plants and opera�ons to Menifee, California. Forterra is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete products in North America and Canada, and their new plant in Menifee will produce a unique piping product only oﬀered by Forterra, west of the Mississippi. The Menifee plant will service the en�re region with drainage pipe and products for future infrastructure development needs. Forterra invested over $8 million in equipment, plus land and building costs, and is projected to generate over $30 million annually in recorded sales, and will create between 30-50 manufacturing jobs for the region. Forterra will be opening its doors October 15th, and has plans to

launch a new product in early January, further increasing the success of the expanding manufacturer. “The city has been working hard to a�ract a well-balanced economy within the city, and manufacturing is just one of those components” said Jeﬀ Wyman, Interim Director of Development. “Forterra’s decision to expand to Menifee is a testament of the regional pull and demand Menifee has- its Menifee’s central loca�on, overall booming growth, and business friendly environment that makes Menifee so a�rac�ve.” Forterra Drainage Pipe and Products produces drainage pipes, water and sewer pipes, structural and specialty products (stormwater management systems and brick). Based in Irving, Texas, Forterra is one of the largest light and heavy building products manufacturers for the construc�on industry. Forterra employs over 6,000 people and operate more than 130 facili�es with products available throughout the Unites States and Canada. For more informa�on on Forterra Drainage Pipe

trol and general requests, at any time from any location on their mobile devices. The app also provides the latest city news and information, along with road closures and construction updates. Menifee created the new app as part of the City’s existing website contract to improve customer service for residents. All requests made via the mobile app are queued into a tracking system and then followed through completion, notifying users about the progress of their request. “This is another great op�on the City has developed to connect with our residents,” said Mayor Sco� Mann. “We literally put City Hall in our residents’ hands to con�nue providing excellent customer service for our community.”

MAYOR’S ROUNDTABLES HIGHLIGHTED IN CA CITIES ADVOCATE The Mayor’s Roundtables have been highlighted in “CA Ci�es Advocate,” a well-known publica�on in the state of California, as being a successful pla�orm of communica�on for residents and the elected officials. The Mayor and City staff hold four Mayor’s Roundtables each year, giving sectors of the business community a direct opportunity to have an open line of communica�on with the Mayor, City leadership, and the city’s Economic Development team. The Mayor’s Roundtables were designed to be an informal forum for open communica�on with business leaders. Businesses are grouped by industry and encouraged to share challenges directly with the Mayor and staff. The Mayor invites one other Councilmember and the City Manager to engage and rela�onship build with the specific business group. CA Ci�es Advocate is a publica�on produced through CA League of Ci�es and is the League's electron-

ic legisla�ve and policy report, released mul�ple �mes per week. The publica�on is sent to ci�es state-wide in California, giving cities all over California the ability to learn about the progress happening in Menifee. “The Mayor’s Roundtable events have been essen�al to the success of Menifee,” stated Mayor Sco� Mann. “Business input on the progress of the City is vital to leading the direc�on of the City, and these roundtable events give us the opportunity to connect.” If you are interested in learning more about Menifee’s Mayor’s Roundtables, please contact Menifee’s Economic Development Department or to learn more about CA Ci�es Advocate, please visit www.caci�es.org To view the ar�cle Menifee was highlighted in, please visit: h�p://www.caci�es.org.

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City TOWN CENTER MARKETPLACE RIBBON CUTTING/ GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION PLANNED The Menifee community’s long awaited opening of Menifee’s Town Center Marketplace, at the corner of Haun Road and Newport Road, is over. The 12.2 acre power center is home to over 20 quality retailers such as Aldi, Rubio’s, Pieology, Krispy Kreme, Crème de la Crème, Ac�ve, Petsmart, Party City, Buﬀalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy Johns, China One and the Habit Burger Grill, to name just a few. Mayor Sco� Mann is proud of the progress sta�ng, “Our residents and visitors have long awaited the opening of these addi�onal shopping ameni�es at Town Center Marketplace.” Mann con�nued, “We are excited to share in the celebra�on with the Rich Development Company and our residents, that these quality retailers chose

Menifee as their next home- giving proof of Menifee’s strong demand in the market.” In celebra�on of the opening of the Town Center Marketplace the developer, Rich Development Company, is hos�ng alongside the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Menifee, a Ribbon Cu�ng/Grand Opening ceremony set for Wednesday, September 28 at 9am, at the corner of Haun and Newport Roads, next to the local art piece on exhibit at the center. District 2 Councilmember Ma� Liesemeyer, stated “Since 2007, there hasn’t been a complete,

non-phased, new power center in Riverside County like the one the Rich Development Company just completed in Menifee.” Liesemeyer con�nued, “The City of Menifee is proud of Rich Development’s commitment, partnership, and investment with bringing this quality project to the region.” The Rich Development Company has developed over 3 million sq � of retail units to date, and they specializes in single tenant, mid-sized and mul�-tenant retail commercial developments. Rich’s shopping centers, major chain loca�ons, supermarkets and banks can be found throughout South-

ern California and Western United States. Rich Development Company prides itself on reputa�on built on integrity, rela�onships built on trust and partnerships built on performance. For more informa�on about the Ribbon Cu�ng/Grand Opening event or to RSVP for the event please email Rachel Forman at rachel@formangroupllc.com, or for more informa�on about the Rich Development Company, please visit www.richdevelopment.com. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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 NEIL R. WINTER RUNNING FOR MAYOR OF MENIFEE WHY ME WHY NOW? Last year as running my first campaign for the Menifee City Council, I really did not know much about the Menifee poli�cal scene I just knew that I have skill sets that lend to building teams and using strong businesses prac�ces to get things done. The most common ques�on people ask me is. “How are you going to make posi�ve changes?” My answer starts with explaining how the City works presently, Menifee uses the General Plan cra�ed a�er the Riverside County General Plan. Overall, it is a good plan, outlining the economic development corridors, the housing development, zoning, and everything else in between. What it does not cover is how the Council and City Staff perform the various func�ons of attrac�ng businesses, handling growth issues, improving public safety, making it easy to do business in Menifee, and many other issues and areas. The crux of these issues is not worrying about the General Plan but how much �me does an elected official spend daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure the needs of the ci�zens are being considered and met. It is my belief that, at least, the Major act on

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the behalf of all the businesses and ci�zens FULL �me!!! Anyone having mul�ple responsibili�es in and out of the city boundaries means the present Mayor spends �me more �me working outside the City. If one has a full �me job how can they give 100% to the City of Menifee! Ci�zens need to know the job of serving as Mayor pays less than $10,000 per year! Knowing this, you have to ask a cri�cal ques�on, “Why spend $20K to $80K on winning a campaign to earn less than $10K per year?” The clear answer is campaign money spent is not the candidate’s but special interest groups inves�ng their money to aid their needs not necessarily those of the City. Candidates looking to advance their poli�cal career have huge amounts of monies funneled into their campaign coﬀers. You wonder why the candidates don’t contribute more of their own personal funds so they can vote with a clear conscience. Menifee is growing rapidly and this growth is bringing more new families and businesses to Menifee in record rates. In just one year the popula�on has grown by nearly 5,000. An elected oﬃcial must accept the massive responsibility to meet all the needs of residents and businesses. They must follow sound business prac�ces making it easy to do business here. Work �relessly to increase the level of law enforcement coverage allowing residents to feel safe. Ensure the balance

protec�ng our rural aspects but also bringing in the right types of industries so people can live and work here. Your elected oﬃcials must be accessible above and beyond just City council mee�ngs and special events. They need to be there for you communicating constantly and consistently keeping you aware of what is going on in

your city. In essence, you deserve full �me eﬀorts for your full �me growing city. I bring a unique aspect being re�red giving me the �me, energy, and skill sets do all of the above, no special interests, no outside careers, and no distrac�ons. It is �me Menifee has a full �me Mayor and vo�ng for me accomplishes this goal.