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Volume 7

Issue # 5

October, 2017

INSIDE DID YOU KNOW EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CAN OCCUR DURING THE EMPLOYEESELECTION PROCESS? Did you know that your job applica�on could violate various discrimina�on laws? Page B1 HISTORIANS DONATE BOOKS ABOUT MENIFEE HISTORY TO NEW SCHOOL

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 Tuesday, then look no further. You have found Menifee’s Fall Festival & Oktoberfest. Save the date for Saturday, October 28th from 3pm 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 Community 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 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 100 vendors. Vendors will include local nonprofits and businesses around Menifee Valley. Come shop till you drop from over 70 local retailers, and learn more from over 30 local organizations and nonprofits in the area. Looking for live entertainment? Don’t miss local bands from around the area on the main stage and performances from lo-

cal talent. It will showcase 2 local Featuring Midnight Divide and Kanan Road starting at 6:30pm. Don’t forget food and drinks! Multiple food vendors, dessert bars, and 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 breweries from the area such as The Mason Jar, BJ's Restaurants and Brewhouse, Garage Brewery and Inland Wharf Brewing to 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 951-6721991.

Students a�ending Harvest Hill Steam Academy, Menifee Union’s newest elementary school, now have twenty brand new books available for check out in the school’s library. Page A1 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 A3

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PATI MESTAS, FRIEND AND COUNTRY MUSIC FAN FROM MENIFEE AMONG VEGAS SHOOTING VICTIMS Friends and family are mourning the death of Menifee resident Pa� Mestas, who was among those killed during the shoo�ngs at the Route 91 Harvest Music Fes�val in Las Vegas on the night of October 1, 2017. Pa� Mestas 67, a resident of Menifee, grew up in Pomona and graduated from Garey High School. She was a country music fana�c who a�ended

many concerts with friends. “She loved country concerts and went to almost every country show in driving distance. That was her thing.” Isa Bahu, a friend, and coworker of Mestas said. Bahu, the owner of a Shell Mega

Mart in Corona, employed Mestas for a few years, but their friendship grew stronger and deeper becoming best friends. “She was an amazing woman,” Bahu said. “She was a bright spirit, and had a great heart.” Page A2

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ROBERT LENNOX NO LONGER THE CITY'S COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR Page B8

LOCAL BUZZ MENIFEE WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF POLICE GREG FELLOWS

The Riverside Sheriff ’s Department issued a press release sta�ng that Sheriff Stan Sniff promoted Lieutenant Greg Fellows to the rank of Captain on September 8, 2017, in Riverside. Page B8

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FALL BEAUTY TIPS Well, take a deep breath and look towards these last 3 months of 2017 with joy and gra�tude. The best gi� you can give yourself? Page A9

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Local HISTORIANS DONATE BOOKS ABOUT MENIFEE HISTORY TO NEW SCHOOL Students attending Harvest Hill Steam Academy, Menifee Union’s newest elementary school, now have twenty brand new books available for check out in

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com serves as the association’s president, joined Vice President Bill Zimmerman on a visit to the school to present the books to Principal Brian Martes. The donation of history books to Menifee schools is one of the things the organization has been making since its formation in 2004. “We know the students are learning about California history in third grade that includes a unit on local history, so we’re pleased to provide another resource for them” said Martin. The organization opened a history museum last year, which is free and open to the public

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Photo caption: Principal Brian Martes (center) accepts Menifee history books from MVHA board members Elinor Martin and Bill Zimmerman

the school’s library. The Menifee history books were co-authored by Elinor Martin and Betty Bouris, who are founding board members of the Menifee Valley Historical Association. The book is filled with photographs and information about the early pioneers that settled in our valley. Over the summer Martin, who

every Sunday from 1 to 4pm. The Menifee history books are available for purchase at the museum. Docents also host private field trips and tours for youth organizations, scout troops and school children. Children can earn a special embroidered badge when they visit the museum.

Friends and family are mourning the death of Menifee resident Pa� Mestas, who was among those killed during the shoo�ngs at the Route 91 Harvest Music Fes�val in Las Vegas on the night of October 1, 2017. Pa� Mestas 67, a resident of Menifee, grew up in Pomona and graduated from Garey High School. She was a country music fana�c who a�ended many concerts with friends. “She loved country concerts and went to almost every country show in driving distance. That was her thing.” Isa Bahu, a friend, and coworker of Mestas said. Bahu, the owner of a Shell Mega Mart in Corona, employed Mestas

for a few years, but their friendship grew stronger and deeper becoming best friends. “She was an amazing woman,” Bahu said. “She was a bright spirit, and had a great heart.” Mestas’ cousin, Tom Smith, said: “She was outgoing, likable, genuinely a very nice person to have in conversa�on. She focused on family and very sensi�ve to other people’s concerns. She was vocal, a�en�ve and comfor�ng … I would categorize her as one of the ideal cousins, a role model.” Close friends and family described her as a good mother to her three children: Jodie Scaramozza of Riverside, Brandon Mestas of Riverside and Jeremy Schmidt of Texas, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Pa� is survived by two brothers, J.D. Arrighi of Oakdale and Walter Schmidt of Riverside. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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Local 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. 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.

Page A 3 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

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 downtown that will be par�cipa�ng 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 trea�ng 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 pulsating 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 the manufacturer who can then place long way. As long as you follow your a recall on par�cular batches that have ins�ncts and go to trusted sources, received mul�ple complaints, elevat- you'll be sure to have a memorable ing community awareness and safety. Halloween this year.

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 Safety in the Streets these Halloween chocolate bars are Ensure that you and your child are o�en expired. You can tell if choco- not put in harm's way while trick-orlate is not safe to eat if it has an ashy, white powdery coa�ng. 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

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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PATSY CLINE, ROCIO DURCAL, MORNING DEW AND ME My real name is Rocio not Rosie. I’m sure most of you are not surprised! It sounds like Ro.Se.O. The c is pronounced like an s. It means morning dew in Spanish but my parents were not hippies. Instead my mother loved the melodies of Rocio Durcal, a magnificent singer known by songs “Amor Eterno” (Eternal Love). Rocio’s music reminds La�na women of being in love, of their heart breaks and suﬀering. She is the equivalent of what Patsy Cline is to Americans. When I was a girl I didn’t know about heart breaks or love aﬀairs. I never understood why women cried listening to their songs or dance in the clouds reci�ng the words, clutching their chests, singing

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their lover’s name. I watched both my La�na aun�es and my Gringa aun�es do this. Why did they “Fall to Pieces?” Now that I’m a woman I clearly understand the lyrics of both Patsy and Rocio. I’m even more proud to have lived, loved, and maybe broken a few hearts of my own. Why don’t we do this…Let’s make some Morning Dew and invite your friends over, listen to some Patsy and Rocio. There is nothing wrong with reminiscing. Or maybe we’ll go on “Walking after midnight.” MORNING DEW 8-liter Mountain Dew Citrus Soda 64 oz Orange Juice 1 Bo�le Southern Comfort peach liquor *Pour ingredients into a punch bowl and s�r. Sing the lyrics “I fall to pieces” or “Walking a�er midnight.” Add cherries and grenadine. S�r and serve over ice. Drink, live and love.

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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!!!

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!

ARIES March 21 - April 19 The next few days will be demanding, both physically and emo�onally, so be kind to yourself and be kind to other people as well. On the work front, don’t take on any new tasks. Just because you can push yourself harder does not mean you have to. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 Something you have been hoping for is no longer an impossible dream, in fact it is now well within your reach, and the planets indicate there is every chance that it will soon be yours. Crea�vely and roman�cally you can do no wrong at the moment. AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18 Today’s Sun-Neptune link warns you need to be careful with your money and possessions. You may be a giving person by nature but some�mes you go too far and give away things you should have kept for yourself. Charity begins at home.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Some kind of showdown is likely over the next two or three days and in a way that’s good in that the air needs to be cleared. Make sure partners and loved ones know why you are upset and what they can do to make things right again.

PISCES February 19 - March 20 It may seem as if you have managed to sweep a rela�onship problem under the carpet but the approaching full moon warns it will surface again over the next few days. This �me you must deal with it once and for all. Yes, you will have to be ruthless.

CANCER June 21 - July 22 Put your worries behind you and have fun. Mars, planet of energy and enterprise, moves into the travel and ideas area of your chart today, so you won’t lack for opportuni�es to get out into the world and showcase your talents. Be posi�ve Cancer!

LEO July 23 - August 22 A more detached view of money and possessions is a must today. There are many more important things in life than bits of paper with numbers on them, so get your head together and remember that love and laughter can always be had for free.

SCORPIO October 23 - November 21 Yes, of course, you want to change the world, but it would be be�er if you changed yourself ﬁrst. Friends, family and colleagues won’t take kindly to being told they are on the wrong track, so lead by example and let them make their own choices.

VIRGO August 23 - September 22 With Mars joining the Sun in your sign today you will be on top of your game mentally, emo�onally and physically. Focus on what you are good at and don’t worry that not everyone will appreciate what you are doing. Their views are irrelevant.

SAGITTARIUS November 22 - December 21 If you remain posi�ve in thought and deed over the next two or three days you will see some remarkable advances, both in your personal life and in your career. Make sure important people know who you are and what you can do. Shout about it!

LIBRA September 23 - October 22 Your conﬁdence has taken a few knocks of late but you must not allow yourself to get depressed. That is an indulgence you cannot aﬀord. Take �me out today to remind yourself of all the good things in your life – of which there are many.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19 The Sun in Virgo at this �me of year means your outlook is hugely op�mis�c, and with Mars joining it there today nothing and no one will be able to throw you oﬀ your stride. Follow your dream and act as if you cannot possibly lose.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MENIFEE VALLEY ENCOURAGES MENIFEE GUESTS TO PARTICIPATE IN BUFFALO WILD WINGS® October Pin-Up Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club Local restaurant to support youth sports by dona�ng por�on of sales during October Fundraiser promo�on to Boys and Girls Clubs across the na�on The Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley and Buffalo Wild Wings® are teaming up to make an impact in the lives of kids and teens across the country. From October 1st through October 31st, 2017, guests in par�cipa�ng Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurants na�onwide can make a dona�on to Boys & Girls Club. Guests can purchase paper pin ups, with $1 from every pinup and proceeds from every limited edi�on wristband ($5 or more) going to support the ALL STARS program as part of the Buffalo Wild Wings Team Up for Kids™ ini�a�ve. This ini�a�ve helps bring sports into the lives of kids and teens who need it most, helping them be part of a team and learn sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership skills. Guests can support their local Club by dining at the Menifee Buffalo Wild Wings, and may add a personal dona�on to their guest check if desired. Buffalo Wild Wings is located on 30123 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92584

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Education The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2017-2018 Student of the Month program in September 2017. The students are nominated by their teachers and staff at their respec�ve school sites and are chosen for their character, integrity, love of learning, ability to persevere and overcome challenging circumstances, community service, and how they make a difference on their high school campus. September’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 Dayra Lael Sanchez. Dayra currently holds a 4.63 GPA and is in the running for valedictorian. “Dayra is about service and helping others”, according to Principal, Frank Arce. One of her biggest legacy’s that she will leave Heritage is the Patriot Olympics. She spearheads this huge event involving hundreds of students and staff in the spirit of compe��on to help fundraise for various clubs. Her teacher, Mr. Fairchild shared that Dayra is also one of 15 athletes out of 600 schools to be recognized by CIF as an Excep�onal Student. She is also one of 3000 students across the United States that is a Questbridge Scholar. Mr. Fairchild commented that he has never seen a more dedicated and disciplined student. Dayra shared that coming to the United States as an eight-year old was very difficult. Howev-

STUDENT RECEIVES PERFECT ATTENDANCE FROM KINDERGARTEN THOUGH 8TH GRADE Brandon Wallkamm received a plaque of acknowledgement from Superintendent, Dr. Steve Kennedy, and Governing Board President, Mr. Bob O’Donnell, during the September 12th MUSD Governing Board mee�ng. He received recogni�on for having achieved perfect a�endance from Kindergarten – 8th grade in the Menifee Union School District. When told about receiving this recogni�on he asked, “Will I have to miss class to go to this mee�ng?” Perfect a�endance played a part in Brandon’s success at Menifee Valley

er, she is very thankful for the hard work and sacriﬁces that her parents made for the opportunity to have a be�er life for their children. Dayra plans to a�end an Ivy League college to major in poli�cal science and become a lawyer to help change immigra�on policies. California Military Ins�tute’s Stacy Bencomo is September’s Student of the Month. According to Principal, Michael Rhodes, Stacy epitomizes the “I can” spirit at CMI. Throughout her life, Stacy has had to face obstacles with others telling her she can’t do something based on her background or culture. Well she took that challenge and turned it around to not only accomplishing her goals, but surpassing

others in the process. Stacy learned early on that life wasn’t easy and she has had to work very hard to be successful in her educa�on, thus far. Some of that success has become more evident in that not only is she Student of the Month, but she will also be the opening speaker for the Riverside County Oﬃce of Educa�on Equity in Excellence conference along with introducing County Superintendent, Dr. Judy White. She is also nominated to be the Cadet of the Year for the 163 ATKW (Attack Wing) at March ARB. Stacy wants to help others reach their full poten�al as well. She is applying to several colleges but hopes to a�end Cal State University Mari�me Academy to further her educa�on to become a doctor and return to help those in her own community. Ricardo Herzog-Balderas is Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month. Ricardo currently holds a 4.3 GPA and has maintained posi�on in the top 25 of his class throughout his high school career. He is

Middle School. He was on the Principal’s List, and Honor Roll. He received the 2016 / 17 Special Eagle Award plaque presented by the MVMS STEM Department. Brandon also received Special Eagle Award cer�ﬁcates for his achievements in Science, Social Science and Language Arts.

Pictured are September’s Students of the Month; Councilman Greg August, City of Menifee; Judy White, Ed.D., Riverside County Superintendent of School; Zaul Tenorio, Perris High School; Stacy Bencomo, California Military Institute; Dayra Lael Sanchez, Heritage High School; Ricardo Herzog-Balderas, Paloma Valley High School; and Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District. currently the Ba�alion Commander for NJROTC and oversees 220 cadets. According to his teacher, MSgt. Frank Puebla, Ricardo displays a great ability to interact with his cadets. “He shows compassion and kindness while also teaching them and encouraging them”, he said. He also serves as the chaplain/lay leader for the ba�alion. Along with his responsibili�es in NJROTC, Ricardo is involved in Link Crew, Key Club, SALT Team (Student Administra�on Leader Team), and the Harry Po�er Club. Ricardo shared one of the signiﬁcant life lessons he will take with him to college, and beyond, is that it’s not important how much you know but how far you can take it. “It’s not about your circumstances, it’s about what you do regardless of the circumstances” he said. He plans to take that mindset with him as he applies to the Naval Academy and becoming a marine. A major goal Ricardo has is to someday become the President of the United States. He realizes that it is not an easy goal but with the right dedica�on and hard work it is a�ainable. Perris High School’s Student of the Month is Zaul Tenorio. It is unique to have a special needs student recognized as Student of the Month. However, Zaul has overcome an extraordinary amount of obstacles and has persevered to become an all-around produc�ve student at Perris High School and

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AUDIE MURPHY RANCH COMMUNITY Menifee Union School District Director of Facili�es, Mr. Bruce Shaw was joined by MUSD Governing Board President, Mr. Bob O’Donnell, Board Member, Mr.

Now a student at Paloma Valley High School, Brandon is taking courses in his chosen ﬁeld of Mechanical Engineering, some of which can be applied as college credits.

thus being recognized for his accomplishments. According to his Principal, Mr. Juan Santos, in spite of having his issues, Zaul is a very ac�ve par�cipant in various ac�vi�es that have both challenged and helped him grow. He has been involved in the Panther Sports Challenge for his en�re high school career. This is a major Special Olympics event that not only involves the en�re Perris High School community but Heritage High School and Paloma Valley High School as well. He is also in his second year of JROTC and has taken a leadership role in ASB. In addi�on to his school ac�vi�es he also takes �me to help his fellow special needs students when needed and helps staﬀ with whatever task they need done. His teacher, Rachel Post, shared that what some people do not know is that Zaul is an extremely gi�ed ar�st. A�er Zaul graduates from high school, he will be in a Workability program for adult students that will prepare him for future employment and the opportunity to give back to his community. All of these students demonstrated a desire to work hard and have a drive to exceed others and their own expecta�ons. The Perris Valley Chamber and the Menifee Valley Chamber wish them the best in their endeavors. If you wish to learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact founder, Sally Myers at (951) 506-8024.

Murphy Ranch community. This school will be opened in �me for the 2018 / 19 school year. Prior to the opening, the District will bring together a school naming commi�ee. Then the community that will be impacted by any boundary changes will be invited to view poten�al boundary change maps, and will be able to give input to the District prior to any boundary changes being made. Plans are already in the works for an addi�onal middle school to be constructed, major renova�ons will take place at Menifee Valley Middle School, and an addi�onal elementary school will be built on the east side of the District.

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Health & Fitness TAEKWONDO STAR WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN 2020 OLYMPICS We have talents in Menifee. Our youths are doing great both locally and interna�onally. Vincent Bui is the latest Taekwondo star eyeing the 2020 Olympics. Bui is a member of the Sparks Taekwondo athlete's team, which has eight members on oﬃcial compe��ons. Sparks Taekwondo Academy, 25100 Hancock Ave., #111 in Murrieta has a�racted quite a number of youths who have interest in this sport. The academy con�nues to receive popularity and media a�en�on due to their local and na�onal compe��on performance. In the mid-summer, Sparks Taekwondo team managed to send several members to the 2017 USA Taekwondo Na�onal Compe��on in Detroit, Michigan. This compe��on lasted from June 29th to July 6th. The tournament a�racted ZUBERI SHAKIR A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BARBER

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I ﬁrst met Zuberi Shakir many years ago when he and I served on the Menifee Valley Chamber Board of Directors and I always remembered what a great person he was with such a beau�ful smile. I recently ran into Zuberi Shakir and his wife Uhura at a club in

3,600 par�cipants na�onally, the largest in U.S. history. From this na�onal championship, our very own Vincent Bui managed to secure a posi�on in the U.S. Na�onal Team. According to Master, Jef Go, the team coach, Vincent achieved the 2017 Na�onal Champion in the Junior, 48 Flyweight Division. He qualiﬁed to compete in the 2017 Pan-American Taekwondo

Temecula where one of my NAFE members, Jacquelyn Bonaparte, a fantas�c jazz vocalist, was performing. Zuberi Shakir recently started a new business as a Licensed Professional Barber. He’s been cu�ng hair, collec�vely as an amateur and professionally for over 20 years. The road he travelled was far from his current career path. In 1981, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent 22 years in service of this country and re�red in 2004. While serving in the mil-

Page A 9 Championships that will be held in San Jose, Costa Rica. The compe��on will begin later this month, but Bui's fight is scheduled on September 3rd, 2017. A look at the US Na�onal Taekwondo Databases reveals the young Vincent Bui's profile updated August 23rd, 2017, is rated at 75.0%. He has had four registered fights and has won three of them. He has managed eight hit points that are distributed through the fights he has par�cipated. Four of the hit points were collected during the fights. At age 14 and with one gold and one silver, the future of this Menifee young man seems promising. He requires our support for his future career achievement. Due to his success and that of local Taekwondo sport, the local media is increasing publica�on of this game. The popularity and success combined a�racts more interested par�cipants, partners and sponsors. In addi�on, the Sparks Taekwondo team is under professional leadership. Master Jef Go has been credited to working hard to ensure that the team members gain a valuable career from what they love to do most.

itary, he began a�ending Southern Illinois University. In 2006, he was hired on with the North County Times/California as a Mul�-Media Adver�sing Specialist. During his tenure at the newspaper, he made many business contacts and even a�ended various Chamber mixers and community events in and around the local area. Eventually, he joined the Menifee Chamber as a Board of Director in 2011 where he served un�l 2013. Once he re�red in 2007, and a�er about a two and half year break, he was able to complete the final course requirement to earn his bachelor’s degree in Workforce Educa�on and Development. In between re�rement and earning his degree, he worked as a Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent for a year a�er being licensed. In 2012, Zuberi briefly started a non-profit which included networking, fundraising and other social events. He enjoys being a business owner and loves what he does. It allows him the oppor-

tunity to provide a service and give back to the community. Over the past few weeks he began dona�ng his �me providing FREE haircuts to the homeless at the Temecula Community Pantry. Unfortunately, it didn't last long. The Mission of Hope organiza�on was recently no�ﬁed by the City of Temecula that the program is

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being shut down. According to Zuberi, prior to ge�ng involved with the pantry, he was in nego�a�ons with another local non-proﬁt organiza�on to do the same. The other program is also geared towards helping the homeless and displaced families in need of shelter, and other ameni�es. He admits that providing a service is very rewarding and he will con�nue doing it as long as possible. Zuberi wouldn’t have been able to do all that he’s done if it were not for the love and support of his beau�ful wife, Uhura, and his three adult children, Makeda, Asaad and Asha, as he laughingly refers to them. He and Uhura have a 5 year-old grandson whom they absolutely adore. His shop is called Babu (bahboo) Da Barber. It is located in the Phenix Salon Suites, 26439 Ynez Rd., Ste 102, Temecula, CA. He can be reached on Instagram @babudabarber and at facebook.com/babudabarber or at (951) 236-7791.

SAVE THE DATE COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE

By Sandie Fuenty

“Fall fes�vals, Halloween, Holidays! Already? So fast – where has this year gone?” Is this what is going through your mind also? Well, take a deep breath and look towards these last 3 months of 2017 with joy and gra�tude. The best gi� you can give yourself? A holiday free of long lines and crowded stores. Delegate your shopping (and wrapping) to a small business consultant that knows your personal needs. If you need help in this area, let me know. My services are complimentary. This is also the �me when you need to do a skin care and color checkup. Skin changes with the seasons and you may no�ce a need for a diﬀerent moisturizer. The summer glamour colors have given way to deeper (doesn’t mean darker) hues. Falls beauty trends are the opposite of no-makeup makeup; electric eyeshadow swept across the eyes, berry lips�cks smeared over lips, and metallic pigments applied with the ﬁnesse of a Renaissance painter. Look for metallic – especially gold – bold on the eyes and touched on the lips. Berry lips�cks of all shades and coverages replace the red of seasons past. Black eyeliner all over the eyes – lids, crea�ve and customized eyeliner with mul�ple lines, and followed by touches of gold. This season will not be boring in the makeup department. Berries, deep emeralds and forest greens, purple will take center stage in fashion. Here in Southern California many of our clothes can be worn year-round. So accessorize

At least all the Sparks Taekwondo team members won either a Gold, Silver or Bronze at different levels in the just concluded 2017 Interna�onal Taekwondo Fes�val. From these compe��ons, Bui is leading the team focusing on success. Having earned a space in the Na�onal Team, his early September fight in Costa Rica will gauge his expecta�on of the 2020 Olympics. Even being a 2020 Olympics athlete, Bui said, “I have to train harder than what I have to do now. I'm just pushing myself way more than before.” With his individual, team and community efforts, we have hopes that Vincent will par�cipate in the 2020 Olympics. We hope that he has all it takes to bring a Gold medal to Menifee. We need several of these medals. We need to make a name for ourselves, and such sports opportuni�es will improve our name. Taekwondo is the art of self defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of mar�al arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate descrip�on of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art).

A Great Rummage Sale which is a fundraiser for a 501 c3non-proﬁt group will take place November 18th from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm in the bank parking lot near LCL Realty The group is now accep�ng dona�ons at LCL Realty from October 1st on at LCL Realty on Bradley Road. Contact Kathy Liedike, chair of event at liedikekathy@gmail.com or 619-368-3021 for more informa�on. Pickup can be arranged. with jewelry and scarves, makeup and hats from the Fall/ Winter choices. Have fun and stay warm. Next month – Holiday Glamour Tips! Sandie Fuenty is an Independent Advanced Color and Skin Care Consultant with Mary Kay Cosme�cs. Sandie has been with Mary Kay for over 24 of the Company’s 53 years. She can be reached at: (714) 981-7013, www.marykay.com/sfuenty, sandiesldy@aol.com. Consulta�ons are complimentary. “How old you are is your business; how young you look is mine.”

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DID YOU KNOW EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CAN OCCUR DURING THE EMPLOYEE-SELECTION PROCESS? Did you know that your job applica�on could violate various discrimina�on laws? You haven’t even hired anyone yet and you have to worry about discrimina�on? The short answer is yes. Most employers create their own employee-selec�on process whether through hiring, adver�sing, recrui�ng, or pre-employment inquires. From the get-go, employers must truly assess what ques�ons are asked during interviews, or what content is used on applica�on forms to ensure discrimina�on will not arise during the pre-employment stage. What seems like a standard applica�on form may actually contain ac�onable discriminatory inquires, targe�ng protected characteris�cs. Does your applica�on speciﬁcally ask for: age, sex, ethnicity, marital status?” What are protected characteris�cs? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibit employers from discrimina�ng in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or na�onal origin. FEHA further prohibits discrimina�on based on marital status, medical condi�on, mental disability, physical disability, and sexual orienta�on. Also, the Pregnancy Discrimina�on Act of 1978 clariﬁes that Title VII treats discrimina�on against women due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condi�on as unlawful sex discrimina�on. Job applicants are protected as employees; therefore, it’s essen�al for employers to understand who’s legally protected and what conduct can be interpreted as discriminatory. As discrimina�on cases tend to rise in the employment arena, employers are encouraged to reevaluate their pre-employment prac�ces. Generally, an employer is prohibited from using recruitment prac�ces that (a) restrict, exclude, or classify persons on a protected basis, (b) express preference disqualifying individuals on a basis prohibited by law, or (c) adver�se the availability of posi�ons in a manner intended to discriminate. Prohibited adver�sing includes language such as: “female posi�on,” “male posi�on,” “individuals age 25-35,” or “young.”

PUTTING YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS IN ORDER AFTER THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE The passing of a spouse can take a heavy emo�onal toll on anyone. Especially early on, newly bereaved widows or widowers may find it difficult to get through each day, much less focus on items that involve paperwork and investments. But, while everyone grieves differently and on their own �metable, it is important for those who’ve suffered the loss of a spouse to get their financial affairs in order – and the sooner, the be�er. Breaking it into smaller tasks can make the process feel less daun�ng. If you or someone you know are looking for guidance on organizing your finances following the death of a husband or wife, the following checklist can help. Gather documenta�on. As the surviving spouse, you’ll first need to finalize your partner’s financial affairs. When you receive your spouse’s death cer�ficate, make several copies right away, as you will have to provide the cer�ficate as proof of death when closing or changing ownership of accounts. You will also need your spouse’s Social Security number, your marriage cer�ficate, life insurance policies, bank account informa�on, list of creditors and a copy of your spouse’s will or estate plan. If your spouse owned property or other assets, gather any paperwork that proves ownership. While compiling documenta�on can be cumbersome, having the right materials will make it easier to manage other financial tasks. Se�le the estate. If your spouse has a will, it will determine the distribu�on of property and other assets. When there is no will, then probate court will decide who gets what. The laws regarding community and separate property (typ-

Excep�ons may arise where an employer’s prac�ces are jus�fied; however, the applica�on of these excep�ons are rare. Defenses to pre-employment inquires include bona fide occupa�onal qualifica�on or business necessity, yet the stated defenses are narrowly construed, forcing employers to truly decipher whether such prac�ces are a necessity. Employers should seek legal advice before using any pre-employment prac�ce which tends to discriminate against a certain protected class. What should an employer avoid when interviewing for an open posi�on? Engaging in fruitful friendly conversa�on with a job interviewee may make the environment less stressful; however, free-flowing small-talk could poten�ally lead to discovering informa�on which may later be interpreted as a basis for discrimina�on. Let’s say during casual conversa�on at the close of the interview, an almost perfect candidate discloses she is forty-seven years old, a single mother of three, and suffers from a debilita�ng disability. Although you like the first candidate, your next candidate is even more qualified and simply perfect for the posi�on. However, now you have discovered protected characteris�cs about the first candidate which, if not hired, may allude to discrimina�on for failure to hire. The casual chit-chat escalated to a poten�al lawsuit for age, gender, marital status, and disability discrimina�on. To avoid allega�ons of discrimina�on at the hiring stage, an employer should create a non-discriminatory script for

interviews. Adver�sing is a produc�ve tool for looking for possible employees. However, an employer should avoid the following language when adver�sing for specific individuals or available posi�ons: Sex: “office girl,” “two-man opera�on,” “strong guys,” “aggressive female,” “big guy,” “office lady” Sex-Title Job Titles: “repairman,” “handyman,” “hostess,” “salesgirl,” “cocktail waitress,” “dra�sman,” “salesman,” “maintenance man,” “waiter” Age: “young energe�c person,” “age 20-30,”

ically property owned by the spouse prior to marriage and/or inheritance) vary by state. The larger the estate, usually the more complicated the se�lement. Consult an a�orney who specializes in estate laws for complex cases.

Consult a third-party. If you’re newly widowed, remember that you don’t have to face your financial decisions alone. This is the �me to engage a financial advisor, if you haven’t done so already. Your advisor can help you look at your overall financial picture and determine next steps. In addi�on to helping you manage immediate tasks such as rolling over a re�rement account, an advisor can also help you address pressing concerns about your future, including crea�ng and sustaining your income as a single person. As you manage this major life change, it’s helpful to have a trusted third-party assist you in keeping your finances on track.

Transfer ownership or close accounts. You’ll need to no�fy banks, loan companies and other creditors of your spouse’s death by producing a death cer�ficate and providing other iden�fica�on. If your spouse owned an individual re�rement account (IRA), you’ll need to determine whether it makes sense to roll over the assets into your own IRA or keep them where they are. If you are named a beneficiary on a life insurance policy, annuity or other account, you may have choices as to how you receive those assets. Consult a financial advisor to learn more about your op�ons. Pay the bills. It can be difficult to focus on paying your bills when you’re experiencing a personal tragedy, yet keeping up on them is important. Ignoring bills will lead to late fees and may damage your credit ra�ng. If you are unable to pay some of your bills immediately, contact your creditors and explain your situa�on. Consider se�ng up automa�c bill pay if you have the op�on, in order to check one item off your monthly to-do list. Revise your budget. Once you understand your current financial situa�on, consider upda�ng your budget to reflect your circumstances. Thinking about your new lifestyle and financial goals may be emo�onal, so it’s okay if this step takes you �me to complete. Enlist a trusted family member, friend or financial advisor if you want help working out your day-to-day finances. File taxes. As a surviving spouse, you are responsible for filing taxes on behalf of your deceased husband or wife. The reason for filing is to receive a refund if taxes were overpaid during the year or to pay taxes if they are owed. Failure to file may result in penal�es or even a lien on the estate. The IRS provides instruc�ons on how to file on behalf of another. When in doubt, consult a tax professional.

Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with 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 13 years - To contact him, please call 951-679-2222, 29826

October, 2017 “young company,” “college student,” “new graduate,” “young and promotable,” “recent graduate,” “li�le to no experience,” Ethnicity: “no accents,” “must be Greek,” “U.S. ci�zen,” “Japanese preferred” Marital Status: “single,” “married,” “unattached,” “no children,” “couple,” “no children calling frequently,” “family person” Since employment discrimina�on may occur during the recruitment and hiring process, an employer must decide to hire or reject a job applicant en�rely on lawful criteria. The ﬁrst step to ensure legal compliance is refraining from obtaining informa�on that can lead to discriminatory hiring decisions, thus avoid acquiring informa�on that iden�ﬁes the protected characteris�cs of a job applicant unless the employer has a valid defense. Every business owner should speak with an a�orney to ensure that the applica�ons, adver�sing, and other documents your business use are in compliance. As Jack Dixon once said, “If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results” NANCYROSE HERNANDEZ, Esq. RAXTER LAW Concentra�ng on Employment Law and Prac�ces 27851 Bradley Rd, Ste 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 www.raxterlaw.com

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Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor's specific financial needs, objec�ves, goals, �me horizon, and risk tolerance. Investment products are not federally or FDIC-insured, are not deposits or obliga�ons of, or guaranteed by any financial ins�tu�on and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctua�on in value. Neither Ameriprise Financial nor its affiliates or representa�ves may provide tax or legal advice. Consult your tax advisor or a�orney regarding specific tax issues. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2017 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File #1849640

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MENIFEE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAKES NEW POSITION IN NORTHWEST

along with its members, appreciates all of Tim’s Timothy Dalton, the Meni- hard work with the Chamfee Valley Chamber of Com- ber during his tenure, and merce Execu�ve Director has given no�ce to the Chamber, as he is reloca�ng back to the northwest to assume a new posi�on with a redevelopment district in Portland, OR. Tim’s back ground and exper�se is in redevelopment. This new posi�on also takes him back home to be closer to his family. The Chamber Directors,

wish him much success in his new endeavor. Tim also shared his son is having a baby, and is very excited in his new an�cipated role as Grandfather. Tim’s last day is October 6th. For more informa�on, please contact: Vicki Carpenter, Chair Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 951-966-5252

2017—2018 Board of Directors Vicki Carpenter- Coldwell Banker ABR- Chair Darci Cas�llejos- French Valley Cafe– 1st Vice Chair Stu R. Blaze- NY Uppercrust Pizza/ Whimsical Frozen Yogurt- 2nd Vice Chair Rick Riegler-Storm Baseball- Treasurer Karla V Gonzalez- IESBDC– Secretary Karen Nolan- LCL Realty & Property Management– Past Chair Yanik Gozlan- Menifee Buzz- Director

Paul Evenson- Hitzeman & Evenson APCDirector Neisha Weston- Neisha Skin Care StudioDirector Mike Cas�llejos- US Bank- Director Jeremy Brown - MSJC- Director Sue Kristjansson - Boys and Girls Club of Menifee George Mills - A Be�er Look Home Inspec�ons Erika Campo - Wells Fargo - Director

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MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL? REALLY? TRY LIVING WITHOUT IT !

By Joan E Wakeland-Taylor

America is the wealthiest country in the world! However, 80% of Americans feel like they're falling behind financially! The Social Security Administra�on reported that for every 100 people born in America by the �me their 65th birthday arrives, 36 are dead, 54 are dependent on family or welfare, 5 are s�ll working, 4 are financially successful and only 1 is wealthy. As a NAFE Director, I travel around many ci�es and what I am hearing is that the economy is improving. I am also finding that a lot of people have overextended themselves and are deep in debt. Some people with jobs live paycheck to paycheck, others have lost jobs and use credit cards to get by. Whatever the reason may be we have to find a solu�on to eliminate debt to exist in our world without anxiety and less stress ! I have been researching the subject Money Management. We were taught basic reading, wri�ng and arithme�c in schools. Unless you were doing a Business Course in College we were not taught how to manage money. We don't know how to balance a checkbook and why bother when we are requested to go paperless! Therefore, it is our responsibility to be proac�ve and get the educa�on that is needed. What's your "Money Mindset" ? What

would you do if you won the lo�ery? Take the lump sum, spread it out over several years, con�nue working and invest it or just re�re! That is a big decision if you won, en�rely your choice. Jack Whi�aker became famous after winning $314.9 million. He took a lump sum payment which came out to $93 million a�er taxes. He has been robbed, mobbed by requests for money, sued by casinos for gambling debts, and lost his private lifestyle!

On August 23, 2017 the $758.7 million Powerball jackpot, went to Mavis Wanczyk, a hospital worker from the western Massachuse�s town of Chicopee. She was announced Thursday as the winner of the biggest undivided

lo�ery jackpot in U.S. history. Mavis Wanczyk quit her job on Thursday after learning she had won the prize. Lottery oﬃcials said she chose to take a lump sum payment of $480 million, or $336 million a�er taxes. A survey in 2014 found that 41% would want to keep working if they’d won. Financial Experts suggests not making impulsive decisions and staying under the radar! But how do you do that when the Media is looking for you! You may ﬁnd out that you suddenly will have a lot of friends & family who are ready to spend that money for you. However, inves�ng strategically will allow the money to grow and not be depleted! Failure to invest properly is throwing seeds on stony ground expec�ng an abundant harvest. At the

end of the day, the choice is yours! Ok, so you did not win the lo�ery, the reality is you are back to work! You enjoy what you do, but you are not happy with your take home pay! You don't like the fact that you have not had a promo�on or raise for a long �me. Your boss does not think you deserve that raise. Did you know you can give yourself a monthly raise? Yes, you can! You can take home more money each month by ﬁxing your tax informa�on! Income Shi�ing is just one of the strategies to start building money for the future! For more informa�on and/or to contact the writer call (951) 400-5341 or email joanewakeland@gmail.com

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Biz Buzz DOES MARKET VOLATILITY SCARE YOU? Halloween is almost upon us. Of course, on Halloween night, you may see a parade of monsters, demons, Transformers and other frightening individuals stopping by your house, exercising their right to demand candy. Fortunately, their appearance will be unlikely to cause you unpleasant dreams. But some people seem to have real fears about other things – such as what may happen in the financial markets. One way to keep those fears at bay is to avoid certain impulsive moves, such as the following: Avoid ducking out of the market – Consider this: In March 2007, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at about 12,275 points. Exactly two years later, in the immediate a�ermath of the financial crisis, the Dow had fallen to about 6,500 – a drop of 47% and the Dow’s lowest point in 12 years. By that �me, a lot of people had gone to the investment sidelines. So, what did they miss? Depending on how long they stayed out of the market, they may have missed some, or perhaps most, of one of the longest and strongest bull markets in history, because, just eight years later, the Dow had soared to almost 21,000, a gain of 223%. Of course, inves�ng does involve the risk of losing principal, and there is no guarantee the market will perform as it has in the past. However, it’s fair to say that if you duck out of the market during its lower points, you might not benefit from the gains that may follow. Avoid chasing “hot” stocks – By the �me you hear about a supposedly “hot” stock, it may already be cooling off. Also, how trustworthy is the source? Does this �p come from an unbiased, knowledgeable individual? If not, you have reason to ques�on its value. Even more important, though, you need to ask if the hot stock is appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance. If not, it’s not so hot. Avoid taking on too much – or too li�le

– risk. If you feel the need to push your por�olio toward the maximum possible returns, you might invest too aggressively and take on too much risk. Conversely, if you are determined to avoid any amount of loss, at any �me, you might invest so conserva�vely that your portfolio won’t grow enough to help you achieve your long-term goals. You need to strike a balance between risk and reward that is appropriate for you, and you

need to make investment choices suitable for your individual risk tolerance. Avoid owning too many of the same investments – If you own a lot of one par�cular financial asset and a market downturn affects that asset class strongly, your por�olio could suffer. But if you spread your investment dollars among domes�c and interna�onal stocks, bonds, U.S. Treasury securi�es, cer�ficates of deposit (CDs) and so on, you

may not be as suscep�ble to a downturn, because different types of investments o�en perform differently at any given �me. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversifica�on can help reduce the effects of market vola�lity, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.) No ma�er what you do, you can’t take all the uncertainty out of inves�ng. But by understanding market vola�lity and the composi�on of your por�olio, you can invest with more confidence. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Local RESTAURANTS AND STORES THAT GIVE YOU FREE STUFF ON YOUR BIRTHDAY In honor of Menifee turning 9 this month we decided to list the best places in town to enjoy your birthday. What be�er way to celebrate your birthday than with a flurry of freebies and discounts from your favorite restaurants, retailers, and ice cream shops? While lots of restaurants give you free food or dessert if you tell them it's you're special day, many na�onal restaurant chains and stores now send emails or text alerts offering a birthday deal if you sign up for their e-clubs. Here's MONEY's list of all of the places that offer birthday freebies. BEAUTY • CVS - Sign up for ExtraCare Beauty Club and receive $3 in ExtraBucks on your birthday. • Sephora - Join Beauty Insider for a free gi�. • Ulta - Receive a free gi�. CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • American Eagle - Share your email and receive 15% the en�re month of your birthday at American Eagle and Aerie. • Payless - 20% off coupon. • Victoria's Secret - Sign up for the Angel Card and get $10 off for your birthday.

FOOD & DRINK • Applebee's - Sign up for Applebee's email list and get a free birthday "special." • Bruegger's Bagels - Receive a free birthday surprise. • Buﬀalo Wild Wings - Join the Buffalo Circle Club and receive an order of snack size wings. • Chick-ﬁl-a - Join Email Insiders and get a birthday surprise. • Del Taco - Get a free milkshake. • Denny's - Free Grand Slam breakfast. • Firehouse Subs - Free medium sub. • IHOP - Sign up for Pancake Revolu�on and get free pancakes. • Jack in the Box - Free dessert • Jamba Juice - Free smoothie or juice if you sign up for emails. • Jersey Mike's - Join the email club, get a free sub and drink. • Panera Bread - Join MyRewards for a birthday surprise loaded on your rewards card. • Red Robin - Join the Royalty club and get a free gourmet burger. • Sonic - Free Creamslush

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Starbucks – Join My Starbucks Rewards program and receive a free birthday drink or treat and a coupon for 15% oﬀ of starbucksstore. com. • Texas Roadhouse - Birthday surprise. ICE CREAM/DESSERTS • Baskin Robbins - Sign up for the Birthday Club and receive a free cone on your birthday. • Coldstone Creamery - Sign up for email alerts, get a BOGO crea�on cone. • Krispy Kreme - Receive a free

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doughnut when you sign up for e-updates. Marie Callender's - Join the e-club, get a birthday surprise. Pinkberry - Sign up for the loyalty club and receive a free yogurt on your birthday.

OTHER • RedBox - Get a free one-night rental. • World Market - Join the World Market Explorer club for a birthday surprise. • For local freebies, check BirthdayFreebies.com.

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Local AMAZING TREASURES FOUND IN PARAGUAY

By Robbie Mo�er

Menifee NAFE member, Lori Raupe, is a speaker, trainer, coach and a member for The John Maxwell Team. She wants to make a difference with people who want to make a difference. Just imagine! A group of great kids, who love music that play instruments with great enthusiasm? We have all been to performances that inspire us. But this group is different than most though, as surprising as it may seem. They play instruments that are made from trash. Talk about “making lemons into lemonade” kind of an affair. These kids are incredible! Lori was so honored to see them play, to meet them, and to shower them with school supplies and backpacks on her recent trip to Asuncion, Paraguay. As a member of The John Maxwell Team (founded in 2011, is a group of cer�fied Coaches, Trainers, Speakers offering workshops and seminars to aid in personal and professional growth individuals, organiza�ons and companies worldwide.) she was in Paraguay to teach transforma�onal roundtables to many groups of people. They went with our wonderful volunteer interpreters to high-level government agencies, large factories, corpora�ons, small businesses, and healthcare related industries, and many taught educators. Lori was one of 42 team members that were able to take part in the extraordinary trip. Her humbling experience with the Paraguayan people are very hungry for change, and for John Maxwell’s personal growth and inten�onal living methods. She said: “We were all pre�y amazed by our encounters which took us all over Asuncion. Some of the team members even traveled to loca�ons five hours away to show the method of facilita�ng roundtable groups. That part of the trip was amazing enough, but then on our last day there we met these kids”. The team le� their cozy hotel on a rainy morning and traveled a short distance to the small town of Cateura, which is literally on the landfill just outside Asuncion. With their gi�s in hand, and spirits high, Lori said: “I don’t think any of us realized the great gi� we would receive from mee�ng them. Seeing their gra�tude, watching them play the instruments, and their smiles,

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com WOW! Such great smiles! They were the ones that gave us a great gi� to take home. The gi� of their music and their love.” Lori was so inspired that she knew she needed to take ac�on. Favio Chavez, a musician himself, had a dream to help the kids, but playing musical instruments was difficult because most of them cost more than the homes the kids live in. He put the kids at risk when they took the instruments home to prac�ce between lessons. So Chavez went to a friend who was talented with wood, and together they created beau�ful instruments that the kids play. They are made of thrown away paint cans, baking sheets, and other types of trash. Lori’s goal, since returning back to Menifee, is to raise money to help them. They have a small school her mentor, John Maxwell has helped to build. They need more space and places to play. In fact some of the kids learn music in a small chapel in the middle of the town. They need to complete the building so that the kids will be inside and protected from the elements, the blistering heat, rainy downpours and the smell that the landfill produces. Lori gets a lot of worthy causes there and some here in the States. If this touches your heart like it did hers, would you help her help them? One of the musicians said she gets butterflies in her stomach when she hears the violin play. The music they played gave me butterflies and goosebumps. They are amazing! You can see them on www.youtube.com, “Favio Chavez Orchestra”. and also on www. youtube, “Ada’s Violin”, a great children’s book by Susan Hood (Author) and Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator), tells the extraordinary true tale story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash. For more informa�on and/or to donate, please contact Lori Raupe at lraupe@mac.com and you can reach her by phone at (619) 368-2948.

MAKING COLLEGE DREAMS A REALITY

by Robbie Mo�er

Do you have a student in Junior High or High School? If yes than you need this book! Shelly Rufin is the CEO/Founder of EDFIN Cash for College and has been helping families and their children for over 25+ years get into colleges all over the United States. Making College DREAMS a Reality, a College Bound Book that covers 9 Key Decisions for Be�er College Planning, Be�er Life, serves three purposes: It educates 9th - 12th grade students and their families, inspires them with student stories documen�ng their experiences. It also serves as a workbook which affords students and their families to learn and document what they have learned from each chapter in the book. If you have a business you have a business plan and if you have children you certainly need a college plan. It's best to start even before they get to high school. That way the student knows exactly all the things he or she needs to prepare for to get into the college of their choice and to get scholarships and student loans. Having someone like Shelly Rufin and her EDFIN Cash for College assist you makes the job so much easier. Many �mes parents wait for Junior or Senior year and then have to scramble to get the informa�on and find themselves stressing out. I wish I would have had a Shelly Rufin Edfin Cash for College when my children were ge�ng ready to go to college. I s�ll remem-

VERIDIVA PRESENTS "PARIS IN AUTUMN AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND GIVING" Imagine yourself seated in an elegant French restaurant situated near the Seine River, with the twinkling lights of the Eiﬀel Tower and beau�ful saxophone music in the background. Imagine, too, being served with mouth-watering French cuisine, good French wine and surrounded by happy people in a great celebratory mood! Let us transport you to this idyllic se�ng sans the cigare�e smoke! VeriDiva Women's Business Networking Group, on the occasion of our 7th Anniversary, presents "Paris in Autumn - An Evening of Music and Giving". We have created a very special event to celebrate and raise funds for two local non-proﬁt organiza�ons: Rancho Damacitas* Youth and Family Services, an organiza�on that provides comprehensive care and compassion to foster children, challenged youths and young adults through life-enriching opportuni�es and strengthbased, solu�on-focused programs and services; and The Academy of Ballet

ber how stressed I was and did not even know where to begin. With someone like Shelly and her company Edfin Cash for College helping you and your family find the right informa�on and ge�ng things done you need to know, will certainly be much easier but most of all help your child achieve his/her dreams. Shelly's book is available on www.edfincashforcollege.com at $14.95 plus tax. She is selling them at book signings and is available to speak on this subject at any organiza�on or Club. Menifee is growing and more and more families are moving in so this informa�on can be most helpful for them. For more informa�on Shelly Rufin's is located at 27420 Jefferson Ave., Ste 104e, Temecula, CA 92590. Her phone # (951) 261-9799.

Arts**, Temecula Valley and Inland Empire's cultural gem, that has brought so much pres�ge to our community since its establishment in 2011! The ABA has been globally-recognized as a top school providing world-class training in Classical and Contemporary Dance. Two of its most recent achievements are having their students admi�ed to the Royal Ballet of London and The Princess Grace Ballet Academy in Monaco, among many other gli�ering awards! "Paris in Autumn" will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 6 pm, at The Corporate Room in Wildomar. We will serve a 4-Course French-inspired Dinner with a choice from 2 delicious Entrees, especially prepared by the uber-talented Chef Nancy Cordi, along w i t h y o u r choice of French or Italian wine. Entertainment will be provided by Renowned Saxophone Player Jason Weber, and two especially-choreographed dance numbers by the Academy of Ballet Arts Dancers, orchestrated by Principal Dancers and Directors Dana Nelson and Jose Chavez. We also offer an array of especially curated Raffle Prizes, provided by our generous Sponsors and Donors. VIP Event Ticket: $150/Guest; Raffle Tickets: $25.00/3 Tickets. Por�on of Proceeds from both event and raffle �cket sales will benefit Rancho Damacitas and the Academy of Ballet Arts. Please RSVP by purchasing your �ckets at www.veridiva.com/events/parisinautumn. The FIRST 60 Guests to purchase �ckets will receive an Exclusive VIP "Paris in Autumn" Swag Bag! For more informa�on and/or for Sponsorship Opportuni�es, please Contact: Mercy Noland - Event Chair at (714) 393-6739, Julie Ngo - Event Co Chair (619) 246-0489 or Lisa Wayman Event Co Chair (951) 312-2073. *Rancho Damacitas is a registered 501(c) organiza�on, Tax ID No. 953551068 **The Academy of Ballet Arts is a registered 501(c) organiza�on, Tax ID No. 95-3244044

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MUNCH WITH US!

OCTOBER MONTHLY MUNCH October 16th, 2017 Mi Pueblo Mexican Food 26100 Newport Rd. Menifee, CA 92584 11:30 a.m.

Get out of the office, meet friends and community members and check out local restaurants during Topic: Community Services Prothe monthly Menifee Munch. grams Update Menifee Munch is organized Join Meniby the City’s fee city staff Economic who will be Developmunching at ment Dethe featured partment to Menifee showcase Munch reslocal restautaurant on rants and to the second provide an Monday of opportunity each month. for commuIt’s a great nity engageopportunity ment and to network discussion. and get up to date with Attendees the latest news and informa�on about Meni- are encouraged to buy their lunch at host restaurant. fee’s projects and programs. A different staff member or community member will present at Please contact Kayla Charters at kcharters@cityofmenifee.us every Menifee Munch event. Munchers may have access to se- or (951) 672-6777 for addi�onal informa�on. cret menus and meal deals!

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MENIFEE BECOMING REGIONAL MEDICAL HUB Menifee's central loca�on along Interstate 215 in Southwest Riverside County and close proximity to the Loma Linda University Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Medical Complex (under construc�on), Rady's Children's satellite campus (under construc�on) and Menifee Valley Medical Center is part of the reason it's quickly becoming known as a regional medical hub. Add in Menifee's aﬀordable, available land with freeway visibility, educated workforce and high demand for quality medical care and it's no wonder there are three new medical-related projects in the City's planning department for review, with more in the pipeline. The three new projects include: • Menifee Meadows, a 102,000 square foot medical and professional oﬃce condominium project, along with a 160-unit, high-end Senior Living Com-

munity located near Sherman and Holland Roads and visible from the I-215. • A new 30,000 square foot medical oﬃce building in the Menifee Town Center project, next to a hotel. • The Haun Professional Building a 25,000 square foot project that will be built next to Menifee City Hall on Haun Road. "Menifee is poised to become a

medical hub in Southwest Riverside County, and because it's home to Brandman University and Mt. San Jacinto College, offering everything from medical cer�ﬁcates to advanced degrees in medical careers, we can meet the demand for talented, educated medical employees," said Economic Development Manager Gina Gonzalez.

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City ROBERT LENNOX NO LONGER THE CITY'S COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR Robert Lennox, the City of Menifee Community Services Director, resigned from his posi�on as of September 20, 2017. Lennox who le� his posi�on as Community Service Director expressed his dissa�sfac�on and concerns with the complexity of the city's applica�on to detach from Valley-Wide Recrea�on and Parks District. The complexity stems from the interpreta�on of LAFCo (Local Agency Forma�on Commission, a public agency with county-wide jurisdic�on established by State Law), the City of Menifee, and Valley-Wide." These three bodies are involved in determining the management of the City’s Parks. Lennox was dissa�sﬁed with the management of all parks and recrea�on facili�es within Menifee. He notes with concern that the Community Services Department was created in 2014 when he was hired. The purpose of crea�ng the department was to bring the management of all parks and recrea�onal facili�es back to the City, but this is not an easy task considering that Valley-Wide Recrea�on and Parks is in charge. Lennox conﬁrmed that he and the City Management had started going

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com different direc�ons mostly due to the Vending Management Services of the Fall Fes�val. The controversies began when Lennox opened the bids and effec�vely disqualified the party that delivered vending for Beer Garden Services last year. The focus of the bid was to find a way of having the City manage the vending services for the Fall Fes�val. However, the City Management did not seem to agree with Lennox, and they let the Chamber of Commerce back to vending for Beer Garden Services for the coming Fall Fes�val. The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City Council co-hosted and managed the event last year and believed that there was no need for Lennox to open bidding to other par�es. Opening the bid for Vendor Management Services for the Fall Fes�val seemed to connect with Lennox's interests. This disagreement is linked to a conflict of interest that is strongly believed to lead to Lennox's departure. The same consequence is affec�ng the City, which is experiencing staff shortage ahead of the prepara�on for the Fall Fes�val. When explaining his departure, he expressed his disapproval and the complexi�es involving the city’s applica�on to remain a separate en�ty for all Recrea�on and Park Management. Because of the mixed management of ac�vi�es that were under his department he had difficul�es discharging the du�es he was hired to discharge. A series of events connec�ng the controversies of the Fall Fes�val planning occurred before Lennox’s departure. The opening up of the bid for Beer Garden Management that forced

MENIFEE WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF POLICE GREG FELLOWS The Riverside Sheriff ’s Department issued a press release sta�ng that Sheriff Stan Sniff promoted Lieutenant Greg Fellows to the rank of Captain on September 8, 2017, in Riverside. Captain Fellows will command the Perris Sta�on, where he will be responsible for police services in a vast County area and three separate contract ci�es. In this capacity, Captain Fellows will serve as the Chief of Police for the Ci�es of Menifee, Perris, and Canyon Lake. Captain Fellows is replacing Menifee’s Police Chief Brandon Ford who was recently promoted to Chief Deputy for the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department. Menifee’s Interim City Manager, Ron Bradley stated, “We are pleased and proud to have Captain Fellows return to Menifee as our new Chief of Police.” Bradley con�nued, “The Menifee City Council is delighted to have a seasoned Police Chief with the talent and ability Captain Fellows has displayed throughout his law enforcement career.” Captain Fellows is a twenty-seven year veteran of law enforcement; twenty-one of those years with the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department. In February of 1996, Captain Fellows lateraled to the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department and was assigned to Court Services-West. In December of 1998, he was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sta�on where he worked patrol as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Later, he was assigned to the City of Norco to inves�gate crimes against persons and property. In October of 2002, Captain Fellows was promoted to Inves�gator and assigned to the Special Inves�ga�ons Bureau-Computer and High Tech Crime Task Force (SIB-CATCH). In this capacity, he inves�gated crimes commi�ed by way of digital media and the Internet. In

addi�on, he received cer�ﬁca�on in the area of computer forensic examina�ons and was elevated to the posi�on of Senior Inves�gator. During this period of his career, Captain Fellows created curriculum and taught at the Ben Clark Training Center (BCTC) on the topics of iden�ty the�, computer crime, and high-tech crime search warrants. In March of 2010, Captain Fellows was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Robert Presley Deten�on Center (RDPC) and assigned to Floor Opera�ons and later the Gang Inves�ga�ons Unit. While assigned to the Gang Inves�ga�ons Unit, he oversaw inves�ga�ons related to gang violence and issues related to the safety and security of the jail. In August of 2012, Captain Fellows was transferred to the Moreno Valley Sta�on and assigned to Patrol Opera�ons, the Traﬃc Unit, and conducted sta�on-level personnel inves�ga�ons. In September of 2014, Captain Fellows was transferred to the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB). While at the Professional Standards Bureau, he was assigned to the Administra�ve Services Unit to manage the collec�on of informa�on in support of liability as-

the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City Council to apply seemed to have not been addressed sa�sfactorily. However, on September 20, 2017 at the Council mee�ng, members ignored the then expected important agenda of the Fall Fes�val Vendor Management Services from the City's Community Services Director. Instead, the Council discussed in detail about "Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, and Release”. Following this discussion, Lennox departed from his posi�on just a day a�er the City Council mee�ng. Several days a�er Lennox's departure, the City Council oﬃcials returned the Vendor Management Services connected to the Fall Fes�val event to Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. In doing so, the bidding that Lennox ini�ated was ignored. Robert Lennox’s resigna�on is not going to interfere with the Fall Fes�-

val event schedule and ac�vi�es. The rela�onship between the Chamber and City Management was restored a�er Lennox departure, and the Fall Fes�val Vendor Management Services task will be shared between these two ins�tu�ons, just like was the case last year. A�er some nego�a�on and considera�on, the City Management and Lennox have agreed to the amicable terms of his exit from City employment. As such, September 20, 2017 was his last physical day of work in the City.

sessment, civil defense prepara�on, and to prepare responses to California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests. Captain Fellows was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in May 2015 and was assigned to the Perris Sta�on. While at the Perris Sta�on, he supervised the Inves�ga�ons Bureau, the Perris and Menifee Special Enforcement Teams, the Homeless Outreach Team liaisons, and served as the func�onal assistant chief of police to the City of Menifee. As the func�onal assistant Chief of Police, Captain Fellows was responsible for developing and managing a twelve million dollar police services budget, developing crime preven�on programs, and supervising a robust volunteer organiza�on. Captain Fellows also served as the Chairman of a Riverside County Gang Task Force Regional team. In June of 2017, Captain Fellows was assigned to the Hemet Sta�on to supervise Patrol Opera�ons, the Inves�ga�ons Bureau, and the School Resource Oﬃcer program. He also managed search and rescue opera�ons conducted in conjunc�on with the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit, CALFire, and the Department of Forestry.

Captain Fellows holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Workforce Educa�on from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Administra�on of Jus�ce from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Ins�tute (SLI). Captain Fellows and his wife, Lea, have two adult children and live in the Chino Valley. Riverside County Gang Task Force Regional team. In June of 2017, Captain Fellows was assigned to the Hemet Sta�on to supervise Patrol Opera�ons, the Inves�ga�ons Bureau, and the School Resource Oﬃcer program. He also managed search and rescue opera�ons conducted in conjunc�on with the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit, CAL-Fire, and the Department of Forestry. Captain Fellows holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Workforce Educa�on from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Administra�on of Jus�ce from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Ins�tute (SLI). Captain Fellows and his wife, Lea, have two adult children and live in the Chino Valley.

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