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Volume 7

Issue # 4

September, 2017

INSIDE PALOMA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WEAR BLACK IN RESPONSE TO VIRGINIA VIOLENCE Recent protests coupled with violence in Charlo�esville, Virginia has sparked responses from different parts of the na�on. News agencies in Menifee have reported the similar reac�on to the Virginia events from Paloma Valley High School.

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MENIFEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER BREAKS SILENCE

By Gabriella Venturo

Domes�c violence can happen in any area, to any race and to any person. It is fair to say it does not discriminate. Menifee residents seem to be unaware that their community houses an overwhelming number of vic�ms.

Privacy laws put these agencies under the radar for obvious reasons like safety. However, the city is very accomplished when it comes to providing resources for vic�ms and their families. According to the Na�onal Coali�on Against Domes�c Violence, “1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience in�mate partner physical violence, in�mate partner sexual violence, and/or in�mate partner stalking in their life�me.”

With a�achment issues, fear and the lack of support all against them, many vic�ms fail to ask for help. The truth is, domes�c violence is not a good secret to

be kept.

Florence White, CEO of Alterna�ves to Domes�c Violence (ADV) in Menifee, broke her silence as a vic�m and made dras�c changes in her life. She used her survivorship to guide her way to success. Florence holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administra�on and has a background in Corporate America which led her to Business Consulting. Despite every roadblock and wrong turn, Florence excelled and has owned her own company for 17 years now.

ADV started in 1978 as one of the first coali�ons that was established in the na�on as a movement to end domes�c violence and provide resources to vic�ms. In each county, there has to be at least one domes�c violence shelter. ADV called Menifee

MENIFEE’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED The City of Menifee is proud to announce that Menifee’s Economic Development Manager, Gina Gonzalez, was na�onally recognized as an “Exemplary Leader” by the organiza�on, NEXTGEN and was recognized at the NEXTGEN 2017 Public Service Awards in Washington, DC last month.

According to the NEXTGEN website, “the awards recognize deserving individuals who are selected Scan with your smart phone app and see what happens.

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MENIFEE VALLEY LEO CLUB

The Leo Club is intended for youth, ages 11- 21, though we have a "Cub Club" for younger children. Cubs get together occasionally and draw pictures or create mini cra�s to send veterans at Loma Linda Hospital.

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CRUSH ~ A WINE & CULINARY SHOWCASE Page A7

home in 2003. Not only does ADV house vic�ms but provides domes�c violence educa�on, anger management, paren�ng workshops and now counseling.

Although this shelter specifically houses women, they service male vic�ms as well. Men have the same access to resources as women, the only difference is they are given hotel vouchers. The agency is very successful in helping vic�ms of violence. For 2016/2017 they served over 12,000 people. Half of those, were facilitated in Menifee. ADV is a 60-bed facility that is at capacity about 95 percent of the �me.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL GETS CUT AT THE ROCK THE HAWK EVENT! & BEHIND THE SCENE HEROES WORKING WITH MENIFEE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Harvest Hill Academy Principal Brian Martes shaved in Mohawk style when the PTA members hit 300 members.

When the school opened its doors 2 years ago, he made a promise that he will adopt a stylis�c haircut.

Page A3 FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 28TH, 2017 AT AUDIE MURPHY RANCH SPORTS PARK Fall Fes�val incorporates many of the tradi�onal elements of fall, including trick or trea�ng, costume contests and much more!

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LOCAL BUZZ from the public service community for their intelligence, exuberance and dedica�on to improving and invigora�ng government.”

Gonzalez was recognized in the “Exemplary Leader” category, which recognizes government leaders who have d e m o n s t r a ted benevolence, competence, i nte g r i t y, dedication, and commitment to improve and inspire our communi�es.

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Local MENIFEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER BREAKS SILENCE

By Gabriella Venturo

Domes�c violence can happen in any area, to any race and to any person. It is fair to say it does not discriminate.

Menifee residents seem to be unaware that their community houses an overwhelming number of vic�ms.

Privacy laws put these agencies under the radar for obvious rea- sons like safety. However, the city i s very accomplished when it comes to providing resources for vic�ms and their families. According to the Na�onal Coali�on Against Domes�c Violence, “1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience in�mate partner physical violence, in�mate partner sexual violence, and/or in�mate partner stalking in their life�me.”

With a�achment issues, fear and the lack of support all against them, many vic�ms fail to ask for help. The truth is, domes�c violence is not a good secret to be kept.

Florence White, CEO of Alterna�ves to Domes�c Violence (ADV) in Menifee, broke her silence as a vic�m and made dras�c changes in her life. She used her survivorship to guide her way to success. Florence holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administra�on and has a background in Corporate America which led her to Business Consul�ng.

Despite every roadblock and wrong

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com turn, Florence excelled and has owned her own company for 17 years now.

ADV started in 1978 as one of the first coali�ons that was established in the na�on as a movement to end domes�c violence and provide resources to vic�ms. In each county, there has to be at least one domes�c violence shelter. ADV called Menifee home in 2003.

Not only does ADV house vic�ms but provides domes�c violence educa�on, anger management, paren�ng workshops and now counseling.

Although this shelter specifically houses women, they service male vic�ms as well. Men have the same access to resources as women, the only difference is they are given hotel vouchers.

The agency is very successful in helping vic�ms of violence. For 2016/2017 they served over 12,000 people. Half of those, were facilitated in Menifee.

ADV is a 60-bed facility that is at capacity about 95 percent of the �me.

“Domes�c violence is not dead, it is happening and it is very prevalent” Florence said.

With the resident’s safety as first priority, she feels now is the right �me to make the community aware of their resources and invites help.

Although the facility is 95 percent grant funded, this does not include the real estate or things such as lawn care of the property. Sadly, because the shelter was not vocal about their loca�on, no one knew that help was needed.

From the first day Florence took over in 2015 to now, the shelters condi�on has increased 110%. With the help of Ray Osborne and his team from Lennar Homes, Lowes and many more who cannot be named helped out tremendously. New electrical was installed, windows, carpets and a playground for the children were just the start of the first phase of renova�on.

Unfortunately, due to the heavy rains in January, those improvements now require repair.

As the shelter is close to being 15 years old, many renova�ons are s�ll needed just due to the age of the property and to con�nue to make it more comfortable. “If I cannot live in the shelter and feel comfortable, why should I make the residents,” Florence said.

With new ownership and the Menifee Buzz helping to get the word out about the need for resources, the shelter can go back to the condi�on it once was in 2003.

We are bringing this story to surface prior to October as it is domes�c violence awareness month. Menifee Buzz encourages your efforts to volunteer your �me and resources.

For more informa�on on dona�ons, needs lists, what the facility provides or to volunteer your services call 951-320-1370 and visit www.alterna�vestodv.org.

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Local SCHOOL PRINCIPAL GETS CUT AT THE ROCK THE HAWK EVENT!

& Behind the Scene Heroes Working with Menifee Union School District Harvest Hill Academy Principal Brian Martes shaved in Mohawk style when the PTA members hit 300 members. When the school opened its doors 2 years ago, he made a promise that he will adopt a stylis�c haircut. The school's PTA members

hit the target member number where the principal, the parents, and the school had to occasion a Mohawk event which Martes had promised as the "Rock the Hawk".

Rock the Hawk event happened on September 8, a week before the school's picture day. This event took place at the right �me because Mr. Martes would take a picture with this style to be featured in the next school yearbook.

Rock the Hawk is one of the many unique events occurring at Harvest Hill STEAM Academy to celebrate the school’s quick and steady progress. The school is located in Winchester and it is considered the most southernmost in Menifee Union School District.

The Rock the Hawk event pictures show how the PTA members improvised Mohawk to support the principal's new hair style. It

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Some of the PTA members with new Mohawk hair style with new hair look for Mr. Martes

Mr. Martes ready for Mohawk hair cut

seems that it is going to be all Mohawk hair style in this Menifee Union School District for everybody. The en�re school is going to embrace this style in the days to come. We expect more of the Mohawk haircut, especially in this year's school yearbook.

Behind the Scene Heroes Working with Menifee Union School District Within Menifee Union School District, there are a group of business people who have been stopping to surprise schools with wide variety supplies. The supplies including bottled water, headphones, Expo markers and coffee supplies assist students and teachers in their daily learning ac�vi�es in the school.

Individuals, George Mills of A Be�er Look Home Inspec�ons is one of the heroes.

George makes random stops in the MUSD

and offer the help he could. Farmers Insurance Agent, John R. Williams is another renowned hero who drops large variety of items to schools. These and many other heroes do what they do best because they do not want students to miss supplies that they need to succeed in class.

Another MUSD assistance come from Crowdfunding. School and teachers, when they have a need apply for funding for specific projects. For example, Marisa Pierucci, a teacher at Ridgemoor Elementary School applied and received dozens of books from Donors Choose. Several other local heroes and hero organiza�ons are increasing their generosity to local schools.

In pictures, the amazing MUSD support from local heroes is evident.

Students and their teacher pose with the books they received through crowdfunding

Variety of Stationery supplies

George Mills of A Better Look Home Inspections pose with school bags

COLORS OF AUTUMN Ar�sts from the Arts Council Menifee will be celebra�ng Autumn Art Show "Colors of Autumn" by hos�ng a FREE art gallery recep�on showcasing the beauty of the season for the residents of Menifee and surrounding communi�es.

Each guest will have a FREE opportunity to win an original piece of art

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.

created by a local ar�sts. In addi�on, there will be FREE refreshments, and ballots to vote for the “View’s Choice.

Many of the Council’s ar�sts will also be on hand to offer their art work for viewing and purchase.

Come join us on Sunday, October 1 from 2:30-5:00 pm at the Kay Ceniceros Center located at Newport and Evans Rd in Menifee.

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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EL RASPADO DE FAUNA We have Snow Cones in the states but in the barrio, we call them Raspados. They are a wonderful summer �me treat. When we lived in Cudahy the Raspado guy used to come around in a cart, ringing his bell and yelling out “Raspados, Raspados.” All the kids in the neighborhood would beg and plead in despera�on with their parents for a dollar to buy what would sa�sfy their sugar craving.

This guy was smart too! He would always show up at 3:00 pm on the dot. How did he know?

The Raspado guy had a big block of ice in his cart and would scrape the bits and par�cles of ice into a paper cone. We would choose a flavor in a bo�le which contained the delicious, addic�ve high fructose syrup: grape, strawberry, melon, and lime. “Who’s next?” he would ask and we would fight to get the next snow cone.

We visited the beau�ful restaurant Fauna in Valle de Guadalupe Ensenada. Chef David Castro is not only making magic with his food, he is paying the same a�en�on to his cocktails.

This Raspado displays his playfulness and touches on a nostal-

gic childhood memory. It was the most delicious, thirst quenching cocktail that cooled us down on that painfully, humid summer day.

Not only did it calm my hot flashes it reminded me of the good old days chasing the Raspado man.

Chef’s David Simple Recipe with a booming not so simple flavorFauna’s Raspado In a shaker mix 2 oz. Watermelon Syrup, 1.5 oz. Mezcal and 2oz. lime juice and pour over crushed ice.

Garnish with worm salt.

TEMECULA GREEK FESTIVAL for all ages.

The Temecula Greek Fes�val returns to the Temecula Civic Center on October 14 and 15, 2017, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590.

All day fun for all ages!

Enjoy a cup of Greek or American coffee in the morning while snacking on some delicious Greek pastries.

Try the baklava, diples (fried honey rolls), galatoboureko (custard), loukoumades (fri�ers in honey and cinnamon), melomakarona (spice cookie dipped in honey), kourambiethes, kataifi, ek mek kataifi, karithopita, koulourakia, and paxemadia.

Stroll through outdoor vendor booths – over two dozen shops offering jewelry, handbags, clothing, and more.

Take the kids and grandkids to the Children’s Area. Bounce houses, a pe�ng zoo, and pony rides! The Extreme Game Trailer has video games

Time for lunch. Authen�c Greek foods include gyros, feta fries, lamb chops, chicken and pork souvlaki, spanakopita, �ropita, pas�tsio, moussaka, dolmathes, and salad.

Dance to live Greek music. Greek dance groups perform for your enjoyment, then take a dance lesson so you can join the fun.

Enjoy something from the taverna-a Greek or an American beer, some Greek wine, a liqueur, ouzo, a soda, or bo�led water. Take a Greek cooking lesson from one of our cooks.

A�er dinner, dance under the stars while our band plays.

Hours are 10:00 AM un�l 9 PM on Saturday, October 14, and 11 AM un�l 7 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Admission is $2.00, kids under 12 are half price. Free admission to members of the US military and firefighters and law enforcement members with proper ID. Free parking is available at 28690 Mercedes Street, Temecula 92590.

The Temecula Greek Fes�val is sponsored by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 41132 Guava Street, Murrieta, CA 92562. Proceeds from the fes�val benefit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Ministries and local

outreach programs.

Check out our website www.TemeculaGreekFest.com, follow us on our Facebook page, Temecula Greek Fes�val. Email TemeculaGreekFest@yahoo.com.

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JOKE OF THE MONTH: As seen on a car bumper: “Driver does not carry cash. He is married”

FUN FACTS:

ACROSS 1. Fruit (5) 3. Retail food seller (6) 6. Italian rice (7) 8. Consume (5) 10. Type of lobster (8) 11. Used to season and preserve food (4) 13. Sampled (6) 15. Pestle and ___ (6) 18. Aroma�c leaves (4) 19. Thick syrup (8) 22. Cereal grass (3) 23. Pear-shaped tropical fruit (7) 24. Type of cake (6) 25. Very thin pancake (5)

DOWN 1. Downy fruit (7) 2. Shaped and dried dough (5) 3. Game bird (6) 4. Kitchen appliance (4) 5. Open pastry with fruit filling (4) 7. S�cky candy (6) 9. Heated bread (5) 12. Edible tuber (6) 14. Sweetner (5) 16. Cooked meat or fish coated in egg and breadcrumbs and fried (7) 17. Thick soup (6) 18. Cook slowly in liquid (4) 20. Large edible ray (5) 21. Vegetable (4)

1. Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a 50,000 word book �tled 'Gadsby' which did not use the le�er "e".

2. In the US, people can be rejected from joining the police force if they are too intelligent.

3. Laughing could drama�cally improve your health – and be as good for you as a deep state of medita�on, researchers have found.

4. 'Jedi' is an official religion, with over 70,000 followers, in Australia.

5. The worlds oldest piece of chewing gum is over 9000 years old!

6. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.

7. Most tropical marine fish could survive in a tank filled with human blood.

8. Macklemore and his hit “Thri� Shop” was the first �me since 1994 that a song reached number 1 on the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label.

9. Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.

10. If you flip a coin ten �mes, the odds against its coming up with the same side showing each �me are 1,023 to 1.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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Buzz’n Around Menifee Photo of the month To have your picture en tered for the photo of the month please send your picture with your cont act information to Melanie@ menifeebuzz.com . If yo ur picture is chosen you will receive a prize an d be showcased in the next issue of the Menifee Bu zz.

VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION OFFICIALLY OPENS LAGO VISTA SPORTS AND TUCALOTA PARKS TO THE PUBLIC Both Lago Vista Sports and Tucalota Parks opened to the public on August 19th, 2017. Valley-Wide Recrea�on and Park District organized and supervised the opening of these two social ameni�es in a day filled with sports and entertainment mood among residents.

At 9:00 am, Valley-Wide Recrea�on and Park District Management extended their congratulatory message to the community and ac�ve par�cipants who were present in the historic ribbon cut�ng, new park grand opening ceremony of Lago Vista Sports Park, located on the corner of Holland Rd., and Bell Rd., in Menifee.

In their official Facebook page, the management is quoted saying "Grand Opening of Lago Vista Sports Park was such a success on so many levels, but most importantly the turnout of youth base-

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CRUSH ~ A WINE & CULINARY SHOWCASE ball and so�ball players. Thank you Menifee Pony Baseball/So�ball for being part of this historic date."

This is one of several congratulatory messages seen in the organiza�on's official Facebook page. This and many other messages show how residents and a handful of professional sports teams accepted the new park as an important and historic sports facility.

The notable professional sports teams that a�ended the grand opening event according to Valley-Wide official messages are the Team Easton Baseball, the Menifee Pony players, and the SDA Reign. These professional teams with senior and junior members are the reason why Lago Vista Sports Park is opera�ng today.

At 6:00 pm that Saturday, Valley-Wide had a second ceremony. To open and dedicate one of the newest addi�on to the District's Parks was Tucalota Park located at the corner of Pourroy Rd. and Bu�erfield Stage Rd. in French Valley, Murrieta.

The evening was organized and graced with free family fun night and a ‘Movie in the Park’ under the stars. The movie ‘Disney’s Moana’ and event were well announced to the public prior to the occasion. It a�racted a significant majority of residents who did not want to miss the fresh entertainment in the community.

Being the month of an eclipse, residents wouldn’t afford to miss the Tucalota Park opening.

City Management is glad t o increase the stock of facili�es and opening extra social ameni�es that will improve the life of Menifee residents. These two facili�es are an extra source of revenue to our city and community and part of the quality of life promise as the city is working towards rated as the best place to live across the na�on.

We cannot afford to underes�mate the value of sports facili�es.

This is an improvement and part of long term Menifee Council promise of raising the quality of life for its residents in addi�on to owning adequate facili�es for compe��ve sports events. Menifee residents are tasked to provide their social and mutual support to the city to help meet its goals.

Valley-Wide Recrea�on Aquatic Center is now open on weekends! For more informa�on on open swim �me or swim lessons, please call 951-929-0047.

Although we never need a reason to raise a glass in celebration, we’ll be doing just that at our 8th annual CRUSH event.

CRUSH is Temecula Valley Wine Country’s signature event and is The ONE and ONLY event showcasing the wines of 30+ member wineries in one loca�on! Winery and local restaurants will also be on hand to pair small bites with the wine. Mix and mingle with winery owners and winemakers at this most an�cipated walkabout tas�ng!

When: Saturday, September 30 – 7:30p-10:00p Where: Monte De Oro Winery Cost: Pre-sale �ckets available through August 25th – $79 Standard �cket – $89 VIP �cket – $110

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Temecula Resident Leah Dubow attends MSJC’s Temecula Education Complex for the first time.

MSJC FALL 2017 ENROLLS MORE THAN 15,000 New students Leah Dubow and Roger Williams were able to get all of the classes they needed at Mt. San Jacinto College. They are two of the 15,640 students who headed to one of MSJC’s five loca�ons on Aug. 14, 2017 – the first day of the fall semester.

MSJC connects more students to classes they need using its auto-enroll feature for those who are waitlisted. MSJC’s Ins�tu�onal Research Department es�mated that the student headcount will be close to 18,200 by the end of the term, which includes both credit and non-credit students.

“My first day isn’t as stressful as I expected it to be,” said Dubow, who is a�ending the Temecula Educa�on Complex.

Dubow, 18, of Temecula plans to pursue an associate degree in psychology

and was pleased to a�end a campus so close to home.

At the Menifee Valley Campus, Williams, 18, of Wildomar is a full �me graphics design student. He hopes he will be auto-enrolled in even more classes where he is on a waitlist.

Classes in Temecula got off to a good start. English as a Second Language classes were filling up this morning as Director of Con�nuing Educa�on-Noncredit Programs Amy Campbell helped students find their way.

“I always wanted to a�end college but never gathered the nerve to do so” said La�sha Carbajal, 45, of Hemet.

Carbajal says she felt encouraged to a�end with her daughter at the San Jacinto campus.

Connie Hall's psychology class was packed with students at MSJC’s San Gorgonio Pass Campus.

There is s�ll �me to register for classes at MSJC. The college will offer “latestart” classes that begin in the coming weeks. Seats are open in a variety of classes students need to transfer to four-year universi�es, complete their associate degrees or earn career cer�ficates.

MENIFEE VALLEY LEO CLUB The Menifee Valley Leo Club began early this year and has conducted numerous charity projects since then. Our official induc�on will occur on Thursday, October 5th, at LCL Realty, from 5:00pm to 5:30pm. 28057 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA (across from McDonald's). Several familiar faces from the city will be in a�endance. This will be a casual affair, as our sponsoring Menifee Valley Lions Club potluck mee�ng will be held immediately a�erward at 6:00pm. Anyone interested in our groups is welcome!

The Leo Club is intended for youth, ages 11- 21, though we have a "Cub

PALOMA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WEAR BLACK IN RESPONSE TO VIRGINIA VIOLENCE Recent protests coupled with violence in Charlo�esville, Virginia has sparked responses from different parts of the na�on. News agencies in Menifee have reported the similar reac�on to the Virginia events from Paloma Valley High School.

The onset of Paloma Valley High School reac�ons to Virginia response came as a wake of several social media posts, which are not available now to the public, contained this popular slogan "Black Lives Ma�er at Paloma." Posts with this phrase are circula�ng on social media with many other calls including the urge for students to show their support

and solidarity for those affected.

Even though the Paloma event is over, parents and stakeholders were skep�cal for the planned events. They took prior precau�ons through enquiring from the School District and Paloma Valley High School about the events.

Fortunately, on August 17th, students who par-

�cipated in the event wore black in support of the Virginia violence vic�ms without any safety issue. However, there were no incidents that raised worry for the school, students, and parents. The event was peaceful.

Even though the majority of the students wore black t-shirts, several others were not aware of the call for what to wear. This is why student pictures on social media a�er Thursday had mixed a�re. Nevertheless, even those who did not wear black were in support of the "Black Lives Ma�er".

The Paloma Valley High School Administra�on respected the student's rights and gave them an opportunity to express their social commentary within the democra�c society.

However, the school administra�on did not take it lightly. They took every precau�on to ensure that students and property were safe and the result of that day's event was frui�ul with no element of violence.

Administrators of Paloma Valley released a statement saying, “Paloma Valley holds the safety to your students as our top priority. Administration regularly works with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and our on-site School Resource Officer as well as campus supervisors and staff regarding campus safety." This statement went on to work properly for that day and several days after.

Menifee has what it takes regarding safety.

Police Chief, Brandon Ford, indicated that the department was made aware of the progress and the event at Paloma Valley High School. Also, Brandon has been providing frequent press reports about the state of security and safety within Menifee. The need for improving and assuring safety to Menifee residents coincides with the Charlo�esville, Virginia protest.

Support of the "Black Lives Ma�er" has been an ongoing event anywhere in the na�on.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that any group of individuals including Menifee, can express their social and poli�cal feeling in the most reasonable way through wearing black T-shirts.

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Club" for younger children. Cubs get together occasionally and draw pictures or create mini cra�s to send veterans at Loma Linda Hospital. We do various forms of community service and charity work in the community and on a global level.

Leos are recognized worldwide for their efforts.

The Leo Club exists in the community and as a school club. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays a month from 6:00 - 6:30pm in the LCL Realty Building. The community club offers assistance to local youth and works with city council. Students at Paloma Valley High School and Menifee Valley Middle School meet during school hours. The school clubs will assist other students and teachers with extra needs throughout the year.

Several members are also in NJROTC at Paloma, so we will do a few joint projects this year, and we are constantly looking to assist people in Menifee.

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Health & Fitness TOP SECRETS ON WEIGHT LOSS

By Jennifer Sinclair

As a weight loss specialist, I see people struggle with losing weight. They blame their gene�cs, they talk about how hard it is or they comment that they were just born big boned (I don’t even know what that means).

Perhaps the real reason people are hav-

losing weight was hard? Have you ever referred to yourself as “fluffy” or “chunky”?

Have you ever told yourself or others that you always lose weight but put it back on 6 months later? These statements may seem innocent but if you realized that by saying them you are reaffirming them as your reality you may change your tune. By repea�ng these statements you are literally se�ng yourself up for failure.

I encourage you to read these 3 weight loss secrets and then ask yourself if you

Page A 9 you want to be something magical happens. The infamous Jim Rohn said that you have to be who you want to become. What does the even mean? Let’s take a moment to imagine that if you were at your goal weight, how would you act? What would you be doing? Who would you be hanging out with? What emo�ons would you be experiencing? What ac�vi�es would you be par�cipa�ng in? What thoughts would you be thinking?

Then ask yourself if you are doing those things now? If not, do it.

Secret #2 Evaluate your habits This goes along with the act as if statement above. What habits would you have if you were at your goal weight? Take a moment to jot down your current habits and then evaluate which ones are serving you and which ones are not. Not sure what your habits are? What do you do in the morning when you wake up? What do you do before going to bed? Start to bring awareness to what you do before each event.

What do you do for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Do you have similar thought habits before each meal? You may be surprised to find habits you didn’t even realize you had.

A�er you take appraisal of what your habits are, find which ones are not serving you and then pick one habit you would like to change over the course of the next month.

Do this over the course of a year and you will have an en�rely different life.

from wan�ng something to expec�ng it, the energy of the situa�on changes. Take this idea for a test drive. Imagine waking up and EXPECTING to make the right choices, expec�ng to receive support from your loved ones and EXPECTING results.

When we live in a world of “wan�ng” we are simultaneously living in fear. Fear of failure, judgment and cri�cism.

When we make this simple shi� we are demanding instead of wishing for our end result.

If you combine these three top-secret secrets with exercise, a healthy diet and a burning desire as to WHY you want to lose weight then you will be UNSTOPPABLE. Nothing will stand in your way and you will be on the high road to success.

Jennifer Sinclair 562-447-0133 Info@weighthappens.com weighthappens

Secret #3 Go from wan�ng to expec�ng results This may sound funny but when we go ing trouble with the weight loss is because they are crea�ng resistance with the way that they talk to themselves and others. Have you ever told someone that

are guilty of self-sabotaging your results.

Secret #1 Act as if When you act as if you are already where

MULTIMASKING

By Sandie Fuenty

Think �me at the beach, carefree road trips and friendly, neighborhood block par�es.

It’s the kind of playfulness and energy that should be reflected with a fresh makeup look too. So don’t hesitate to take the bold and bright makeup colors from recent runway looks and make them your own this season.

And while we love our sunglasses, sandals, and straw totes, there’s no ques�on that healthy-looking, luminous skin is the ul�mate summer accessory. Now is the perfect �me to introduce “mul�masking” into your skin regimen. What is “mul�masking”? It is a popular trend that lets you customize the way you use skin care. Specific masks can be applied to only the areas needed; a charcoal powerhouse mask that feels soothing when applied and gently removes impuri�es is great when applied with a brush to the t-zone area (chin, nose and lower forehead). At the same �me, replenish the moisture that �me in the sun can steal from your skin by applying a moisture renewing gel mask to the cheeks, upper forehead area and under the eyes.

Tips from the experts on Mul�masking?

• Use before flying/traveling. Flying only augments problem skin areas,

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so be proac�ve by mul�masking and ge�ng ahead of the game.

Store moisture renewing gel mask in the refrigerator so it feels refreshingly cool when applied.

Choose one night a week to mul�mask like on Sunday nights, so you can look forward to a li�le “me” �me every week.

Use different masks to target different areas of your face to address specific skin needs all at once. The result? Complexion benefits created by a customized product combina�on.

For ques�ons on Mul�masking, please contact Sandie for a complementary consulta�on.

Sandie Fuenty, Independent Beauty and

Advanced Color Consultant, has been with Mary Kay Cosme�cs for over 24 years. She is also an Ambassador for the Mary Kay Founda�on, providing research for women’s cancers and awareness of domes�c violence issues. She can be reached for a Complementary Pampering Session at the following contact info.

(714) 981-7013 www.marykay.com/sfuenty sandiesldy@aol.com

FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 28TH, 2017 AT AUDIE MURPHY RANCH SPORTS PARK Fall Fes�val incorporates many of the tradi�onal elements of fall, including trick or trea�ng, costume contests and much more!

Vendors promo�ng local businesses as well as selling locally

HOW TO FACIAL Many individuals get facials for many reasons: Some want blackheads gone while others start caring for their skins in their 20s so as to preserve that youthful look. The more mature clients want some assistance with an�-aging regimens and finally, there are others who just want to relax and get pampered.

The following are step on how to go about facials • Consulta�on. Every facial must start with a consulta�on. You will receive a form to answer series of ques�ons regarding your diet, skin concerns, how much water you intake, which supplements and drugs you consume, and products you currently use. Re�n-A and some other drugs can really affect your skin and what kind of treatments that are recommended by your esthe�cian. More commonly, they will simply ask about your skin concerns and if they are using Re�n-A. • Prepara�on. Usually as an esthe�cian; you offer a wrap that goes underneath the arms and around the body of the client. The esthe�cian will let you know right about now what the protocol is of that establishment.

• Cleansing. The esthe�cian will starts by covering the clients hair to proceed with cleansing. This will avoid the hair from ge�ng damp or in the way of the facial procedure. This first step is usually done with sponges or wipes, co�on pads.

• Skin Analysis. Depending on whether your client has on make-up, the client’s skin is again analyz-

ed under a bright lamp. The esthe�cian is trying to determine your skin type (oily, dry, sensi�ve, combina�on, or normal) and skin condi�on (blackheads, acne, dehydra�on, aging, whiteheads, sun-damage, etc.). It is then determined which appropriate treatment and products will be used along with explaining it to the client.

• Steam. Some facials make use of machines that direct a thin vapor of steam to the face.

This is very relaxing and it also helps to so�en any whiteheads and blackheads to be extracted. The esthe�cian will determine how much and to what extent the steam should be used.

Everyone has a different tolerant level for heat.

The next steps are more involved when the esthe�cian provides more deep cleaning and other procedures to make your skin healthier from all the elements in the air. Stay tuned next �me as I finish the steps of a facial and discuss its benefits.

Neisha Weston, Licensed Esthe�cian. She is located at 350 Railroad Canyon Rd, Suite A, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, and can be reached at 951-275-2333 or by email, nskincarestudio@yahoo.com.

made cra�s and wares will be there along with food vendors offering delicious op�ons for the whole family! Live entertainment will include both local music and community acts. Please join the City of Menifee for an a�ernoon and evening of fun!

Vendors who are interested in joining can contact the Community Services Department at 951-723-3880.

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PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO FOR RETIREMENT Think about this analogy: When an airplane is preparing to land, it doesn’t descend 30,000 feet in a ma�er of seconds. Rather, it happens gradually. The pilot adjusts to the landscape and weather condi�ons to assure a so� landing. In the years leading up to re�rement, you should begin to treat your investment por�olio in a similar manner. Prepare ahead of �me to protect your assets and adjust as dictated by market and economic condi�ons to help assure a so� landing in re�rement.

Adjus�ng your por�olio means taking steps to “downshi�” as re�rement nears, reducing some of the risks that may exist in your asset mix. While you were focused on building wealth in the years you accumulated savings for re�rement, your focus should change as you approach the end of your working years. It’s important to protect the wealth you’ve worked hard to build and posi�on your por�olio to generate your re�rement paycheck.

Dealing with unpredictability Money invested in assets that vary in value, including stocks and bonds, are subject to periodic fluctua�ons.

In prior years, you may have had �me to ride out any market turbulence and overcome short-term losses once markets recovered. If you wait un�l re�rement to adjust your por�olio, you may be surprised by an un�mely market downturn. This unpredictability could result in a “hard landing” for your por�olio, leaving you with less money in re�rement as compared to your plans.

For example, a couple with $1,000,000 saved for re�rement may plan to withdraw $40,000 each year from that account, (assuming they withdraw four percent of the principal value annually to sustain 25 years in re�rement). If the money was all invested in stocks and the por�olio sustained a 25 percent decline just prior to re�rement, the value would drop to $750,000, leaving the couple with $30,000 a year. By contrast, if they posi�oned the por�olio more strategically prior to re�rement, they may have protected themselves, at least in part, from the market’s downturn.

A gradual process The process of shi�ing from accumula�ng wealth to an income-genera�on focus in your por�olio should happen over �me. One approach is to gradually reduce your posi�ons in assets that are subject to greater market vola�lity in the years leading up to re�rement. For example, that may mean reducing your por�olio’s exposure to stocks while increasing posi�ons in fixed income investments.

However, not all your money needs to be moved out of stocks, even in re�rement. Equi�es historically have of-

Issue # 4 fered more growth poten�al than many other types of investments. Given today’s long life expectancies, you want to be prepared for the likelihood that living costs will be higher 20 or 30 years from the �me you begin re�rement. For this reason, stocks may s�ll make sense for your situa�on. You may want to reduce your emphasis on investments that seek to maximize capital apprecia�on and emphasize stocks that tend to be less vola�le and pay compe��ve dividends.

Other strategies may come into play too, such as annui�es that provide life�me income in re�rement, or alterna�ve investments that can diversify your por�olio. A financial advisor can help you determine a strategy that suits your specific circumstances as you prepare for a smooth re�rement landing.

Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Taylor, Taylor &

September, 2017 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 951-6792222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. h�p:// www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ 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.

Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

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INTERESTED IN BUSINESS NETWORKING?

By Robbie Mo�er

Trusted Business Partners (TBP) was founded in 2007 whose mission is building profitable businesses through long-lasting relationships.

They meet weekly at 9 different times and locations, sometimes for breakfast or lunch.

They are in the following locations: Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, and Wildomar. At their weekly meetings they pass referrals, share education ideas and network.

Last year was their 3rd annual convention.

They all went to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and had a great time. Two years prior to the convention, they went on a cruise. They work hard and already planning the 2018 convention.

TBP offer lots of value to their membership.

Allowing members to get their business information on Chapter Listing Webpage, including on their Member Social Media links to Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Google Plus. They

get a member biography, their logo and headshot as their own webpage, plus much more.

They reinvest every dollar to attract highly qualified professionals and small business owners to apply for membership. They accept only one business per industry in each chapter which can be a man or woman. They are looking for individuals from the trade industries like electricians, plumbers and more service industry trades as well as attorneys, chiropractors, business trainers and more.

President, Bob Hurst and Vice-President, Joe Fox give many hours to this organization along with others to make it great. Their goal is to build long-lasting relationships and supporting one another by networking together, so all can be more profitable with their business.

Check out their website to learn about the great benefits offered, membership, times and meeting locations www.trustedbusinesspartners.org or call 866-437-6273.

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Biz Buzz FIVE TIPS FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS Women are an integral part of the workforce, but they have had to overcome many obstacles along the way.

Of course, challenges s�ll remain, but women’s success in the working world is worth commemora�ng – which will happen on American Business Women’s Day Sept. 22. Are you a woman considering “se�ng up shop” on your own? If so, here are five �ps to consider: Balance your goals. It’s possible – perhaps even likely – that your business goals will conflict with your personal financial goals. A�er all, if you’re purchasing new equipment or services for your business, you’ve got less money – at least for the �me being – to put away for your own re�rement or your children's educa�on.

Hopefully, your investment in your business will pay off in greater income, but, in any case, you will need to balance your personal and professional goals.

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es are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Plus, your contribu�ons to a re�rement plan may be tax deduc�ble.

Arrange for “backup.” Virtually all working women are familiar with the conflict between their careers and their roles as caregivers. Women are s�ll more likely than men to drop out of the workforce for an extended period of �me to care for young children or elderly parents. And your caregiving responsibili�es won’t end just because you are now a business owner. Consequently, you need to have someone you trust available to step in for you when your family obliga�ons call you away from work.

Design a succession plan. When you want to re�re, would you like to keep the business in your family? If so, you’ll

need to create a succession plan that works for you and whomever you’d like to take control. Such a plan can be complex, so you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors – and you’ll want to give yourself plenty of �me to work out the details.

Build an emergency fund. Maintaining an adequate cash flow will always be a key task – one that involves your sales, billing cycles, inventory and other el-

ements of your business. One way you can help yourself avoid troubles is to maintain an emergency fund consis�ng of a few months’ worth of your business expenses. You’ll want to keep this fund in a liquid, low-risk account.

Running your own business can be extremely rewarding, but it’s never going to be an easy road. However, with perseverance and careful planning, you can smooth out some of the bumps along the way — and give yourself reason to celebrate American Business Women’s Day. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Create a re�rement plan. As men�oned above, your ability to contribute to a re�rement plan may be affected by the amount you put into your business – but that certainly doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a re�rement plan. In fact, for your future financial security, it’s essen�al that you launch such a plan. Fortunately, small-business owners have a choice of plans, including an “owner-only” 401(k), SEP-IRA and SIMPLE IRA. Although the various plans have different requirements and contribu�on limits, they all offer tax-deferred earnings, which means your money has the opportunity to grow faster than if it were placed in a vehicle on which you paid taxes every year. (Tax-

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2018

By Mike Davis

It’s not too early to think about Medicare’s annual open enrollment period. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins on October 15th and runs through December 7th. During this period, all Medicare beneficiaries are free to select new plans.

For the next few publica�ons, I will be focusing on open enrollment and all the coming changes for 2018. As I am licensed with all of the big insurance companies that sell Medicare Advantage plans (Part C of Medicare) and Medicare prescrip�on drug plans (Part D), as well as Medicare supplements, and as a senior myself on Medicare, I know just how complicated this stuff can be. I will try to guide you through the Medicare maze and provide you with an opportunity to receive answers to your personal ques�ons.

One of the big changes I can share with you today concerns the new Red, White and Blue card that all Medicare recipients will receive shortly. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is current-

ly preparing new Medicare cards for all beneficiaries. The new cards will use a unique, randomly-assigned number called a Medicare Beneficiary Iden�fier (MBI), to replace the Social Security-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) currently used on the Medicare card.

CMS will begin mailing new cards in April 2018 and will replace all Medicare cards by April 2019.This will help combat iden�ty the�, and safeguard taxpayers dollars.

Another big change for 2018 is the coverage gap, also known as the donut hole. Most Medicare prescrip�on plans have a temporary limit on what the Medicare plan will cover for prescrip�on drugs.

The doughnut hole begins once you reach your Medicare Part D

plan’s ini�al coverage limit ($3,750 in 2018) and ends when you spend a total of $5,000 out of pocket in 2018. While in the Hole, beneficiaries will only be required to pay 35% for Brand drugs and 44% for generic.

The good news is that if things stay on schedule the donut hole gap will disappear in 2020. Hang in there,

its only a few more years.

If you would like answers to your personal medicare ques�ons please submit them to this paper and I will respond just as quick as I can.

Mike Davis Mike is a graduate of the University of Redlands and has been an insurance agent since 1989. He is a Senior’s Health Insurance Specialist with Boomers Insurance Services, Inc.

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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 BABY BOOMERS, GEN XERS, AND MILLENNIALS RESPOND TO TECHNOLOGY AND STYLE Over the years, we’ve seen lots of discussions around best prac�ces in how to engage audiences of different gener-

a�ons. But what isn’t always discussed is the actual content you create before your presenta�on. Baby Boomers are delaying re�rement and remaining in the workforce. Millennials are entering and coming of age. And Gen Xers, those poor slackers, are sandwiched in the middle. Each cohort uses and reacts to presenta�on technology and style differently.

Baby Boomers Baby Boomers are the most disciplined group, with a longer a�en�on span, and a sense of mee�ng e�que�e and protocol. Baby Boomers will suffer through the worst speaker and s�ll try to get something out of his or her presenta�on because that’s what has been expected in business and in life. They have a longer concentra�on span and will try to read through slides, focusing on the content presented as well as what the speaker is saying. They will study the slides you present, and analyze you as a speaker.

They are a cri�cal, thoughtful audience. So, use images and video minimally only to reinforce what you are saying. More importantly, create a storyline with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Think of a 70s sitcom that opens with an establishing shot, has a conflict in the middle, and nice conclusion—all �died up in 30 minutes. Think substance over style.

Gen X Given the sheer size of the Boomer and Millennial genera�ons, Gen X doesn’t get much a�en�on these days. But they are in their 40s and 50s, taking on leadership roles in corpora�ons and

in government. Though you wouldn’t know it for all the a�en�on marketers give to Boomers and Millennials, they are the decision makers for this and the next decade.

Gen Xers came of age during the battle between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. They are comfortable with Office programs, and PowerPoint is second nature to them. They rely on all its features—animation, images

and video—and like its linear, outline format. However, they still require a convincing storyline and will look to the slides behind you to help them absorb what you are saying. In your slides, use clean, succinct bullet points. Avoid compound sentences and prose. Bold images and animations will help highlight an important point. Use video to reinforce your story. Presenting style and presentation graphics weigh equally.

Millennials Millennials grew up with the Internet, so mul�media and mul�tasking are second nature to them. They will

browse mul�ple screens on their mobile device while doing some other mundane task like grocery shopping or working out. Hence the need for “Don’t text and drive” campaigns!

Presenta�ons appealing to this group must convey a sense of energy and must keep moving. Be crea�ve and grab their a�en�on in the first 30 seconds of your pitch. If you start with, “Hello, my name is John Doe from Acme Company,” you have already lost them. They live in the now with social channels such as Instagram, Snapchat, and FaceTime. They value authen�city, so your presenta�on

should reflect that.

A typical linear PowerPoint slide show will bore them. Use interactivity and a variety of media. Include links so you can jump between topics within your deck, or open another App, video, or file entirely. This will allow your presentation to follow your conversation, which will make for a much more authentic experience, as opposed to a canned, corporate slide show. When speaking, be your authentic self, and inject energy into your presentation.

Use bolder, alluring visuals. Minimize text bullet slides. And videos should be short.

Given their different habits, it may seem daun�ng to deliver a presenta-

�on that reaches across three different genera�ons. When in doubt, remember less is more. Visuals trump verbal.

And, pictures and video are the most powerful way to communicate an idea.

Technology will con�nue to advance, so the best presenters will use it to advance their message, no ma�er how old or young their audience is.

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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MENIFEE VALLEY HELD ITS FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE OF THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR Friday Night Live is a night for youth grades 6 and up to enjoy a night out at the Club while in a safe and supervised environment. The cost was only five dollars for Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley members and ten dollars for youth that are not already members of the Club. The night was filled with entertainment including a DJ, Skate Park, game trailer, paint ball, and more.

Youth member Jacob Lewis said his favorite part of the night was the basketball tournament that he par�cipated in. In total, seventy-eight youth a�ended the event and were treated to co�on candy and snow cones.

The Club Site Supervisor, Julissa Velador, said, “I thought the kids really enjoyed the different ac�vi�es including the snow cones and co�on candy. They really liked the music and the DJ. Overall, the night just had a really cool, safe atmosphere.” The Club will be holding the next Friday Night Live event on Friday, September 29th from 7-10 pm.

In addi�on to Friday Night Live, the Club recently opened new teen rooms to accommodate the growing number of middle and high school youth that are a�ending the Club.

The new rooms include a study room, games room, and enrichment room. In these rooms the teens are able to work on their homework, have posi�ve interac�ons with their peers, par�cipate in leadership Clubs, and more.

Please call the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley at (951) 246-8845 for more informa�on or visit the Club’s Facebook at h�ps://www.facebook.com/menifeebgc.

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more than makeup, it's clothing, shoes, jewelry and much more.

She is looking forward to adding more customers to her customer data base.

Before getting involved with AVON she worked for years in a variety of career fields. She has a college degree and likes learning new things. She is one of those individuals when you ask her to

By Robbie Mo�er do something she will jump in Sheila A Caruso has been around on the project. the Menifee area for years. She has been involved in many community events. Many thought she lived here, but until recently she lived in Orange County.

Now a true Menifee resident, she recently moved from Orange County and bought a home in Sun City Mobile Park.

She has been a long �me Nafe member, GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women's Club member and has volunteered this year to be their Financial Secretary. She loves giving back and received the Call to Service Award from the President Recently she volunteered to sell of the United States for over 4000 the Opportunity Tickets for Exhours on volunteer work and in travaganza 3, a fundraiser for the community.

Women's Club and Menifee ValLife has not always been that easy ley Lions Club and did an outfor Sheila. She had a tough child- standing job. hood and several years ago lost You could find her singing at Karaher only son Robert to a heart oke when it was being held at the condi�on. She is now currently Menifee Valley Country Club. She is going through a divorce a�er be- looking forward to mee�ng lots of ing married for 46 years. She is her new neighbors. She is excited finding herself on her own having about owning her own place and to make major decisions. She is ge�ng involved in their community looking forward to a new life with club. Welcome Sheila Caruso. many new friends.

You can reach Sheila at sheilaacaSheila has been involved in ruso@gmail.com.

Avon as an Independent Sales Her AVON website is www.youravRepresentative for 9 years. It is on.com/scaruso

A TRUE MENIFEE RESIDENT SHEILA A CARUSO

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EXTRAVAGANZA 3 FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS

by Robbie Mo�er

Over 170 individuals filled Webb Hall in Sun City for the Extravaganza 3 Fundraiser to benefit the GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club & The Menifee Valley Lions Club. It was a big success, accompanied by entertainment and dessert. We had a variety of 75 dozens finger type desserts donated for the event.

A big thank you to our donors: Joan E Wakeland, Chef Nancy Cordi, Nafe, Raven Hilden, Reatha Reedus, Dr Desiree Reedus, Kim Heredia, Lynne Hartung, Dharlene Marie Fahl, Kelly Robertson, Chef

Kirby Jones, Ilja Haverkorn and the Lions Club for all the baked goodies.

This event featured 14 fantas�c entertainers. All volunteered their great talent, (see photo below).

Le� to right: Sue Lopez, Fleet Easton, Jacquelyn Bonaparte, Robin UnCapher, Jonnie Fox, Robbie Moss Manning, Nancy Konz, Diana Rein, Helen Henson, Marcia Lewis and Valerie Geason. Missing from the photo was Nicole Farrell who had to leave a�er her performance. Steve Shroyer was going to perform but he lost his voice watching the big fight.

A big thank you to Robert "Hollywood" Moreno who was the MC. He performed and helped produce the show. We want to thank Rick Ketcham who jumped in to help “Hollywood” with the music.

Thanks to Gary Hawthorne who did the video of the event and Tim Carney who took lots of photos.

The entertainers were presented with beau�ful cer�ficates of apprecia�on from Senator Mike Morrell's office, Supervisor Marion Ashleys office and the GFWC Menifee Sun City Women's Club and Menifee Valley Lions Club.

An event of this size could not take place without all our wonderful volunteers who did an amazing job. They were: Sheila A Caruso, Carolyn Follis, Vivian Haire, Pauline Hall, Ilja Haverkorn, Kimberly Heredia, Dale Iverson, Chef Kirby Jones, Edie Kozar, Kathy Liedike, Denise Locke, Sue Lopez, Robert "Hollywood" Moreno, Tahmina Morshed, Sheila Neal, Jean Olexa, Anita Pedersen, Kelly Robertson, Joan E. Wakeland, Dorothy Wolons and Teresa Yniquez.

We want to thank our great sponsors for this event: Melissa Hull of the Ripple Effect TV Show, Mike Davis, Dame Shellie Hunt, CEO/ Founder the Women of Global Change, Nafe, Stu R. Blaze and our Media sponsors, Hawthorne Worldwide, Menifee Buzz, E The Magazine for Execu�ve Women, Evolu�on Solu�on Marke�ng and Tim Carney, Galleria Adver�sing.

GFWC Menifee/ Sun City Women's Club is ready to welcome all their new members to their September 11th kickoff mee�ng at North Town Hall with Gillian Larson, CEO/Founder as the speaker.

The October 9th mee�ng speaker is Heidi Dodd, the President of the GFWC Lake Elsinore Woman's Club. She will reintroduce our club to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program for high school sophomores. This annual leadership workshop is a founda�on for brilliant futures. It inspires youth to lives dedicated to leadership, service and innova�on. Heidi, an alumni of HOBY, has held numerous leadership posi�ons in her community, including Superintendent and Governing Board Member of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.

The Menifee/Sun City Women's Club meets on the 2nd Monday at 11:00 am at North Town Hall.

Please RSVP to Carolyn Follis, President 760-415-2513 for this meeting. There is a catered lunch and the cost of lunch is $12.00 a person and must be paid in advance.

The club is working on the final accoun�ng for the event but it is expected that both clubs will each have $1,700 to $1,800 as their share of the profit from the event.

It is se�ng up a trip to the Dr. Phil Show. If you are interested call and get your name on the list so you can receive the informa�on. This trip will be open to members and guests and will include a bus to take everyone to the show.

Robbie Mo�er, the Club's 2nd VP in charge of membership was the chair of the event. She is working on a New Member Orienta�on to take place in October.

This club works on many great community projects and invites you to join them at an upcoming mee�ng. Hope to see you soon!

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Local SCOTT ROAD INTERCHANGE MOVING FORWARD A Cooperative Agreement between the City of Menifee and the County of Riverside was approved

by City Council on July 26 to close the funding gap for the Scott Road Interchange. Construction is expected to begin Spring 2018, with a construction duration of 24

months.

The $43 million project will be paid in part by the County of Riverside, the City of Menifee, Scott Road CFD, Surface Transportation Program Federal Funds, Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees, and developer fees. Due to the passage of Measure DD, Menifee's one percent sales tax increase, the City Council was able to direct funds to begin the much needed project.

The Scott Interchange is part of Menifee's $170 million Capital Improvement Project Program. For more information on Menifee's CIP Program, please contact the City's engineering department at (951) 672-6777.

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FREE “PERFECTING YOUR PITCH” WORKSHOP On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from 9:00 am-11:00 am, the City of Menifee’s will co-host with partner, the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC), a FREE “Perfec�ng Your Pitch” Training Seminar at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, 29737 New Hub Drive (Upstairs Conference Room), Menifee CA 92586.

The free workshop will feature guest speaker Jim McLaughlin, a professional who works with individuals to iden�fy and ar�culate goals, projects, and strategies that fulfill on their business and personal objec�ves.

McLaughlin will lead a discussion on how to present yourself, your product and or company in a concise, professional and powerful manner.

Pre-registra�on is recommended, as sea�ng is limited. For more informa�on or to register, please visit: www.iesmallbusiness.com .

If you have any ques�ons, please contact IESBDC at (909) 983-0751.

This no cost seminar was made

possible by the City of Menifee and the Economic Development Department’s Menifee b3 Program.

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is hosted by the California State University, San Bernardino University Enterprises Corpora�on. The Center is par�ally funded by the U.S. Small Business Administra�on (SBA) and the California State University, Fullerton Tri-County Lead SBDC. All of

the SBDC programs and services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabili�es will be made.

For more informa�on on the seminar or other resources available to Menifee residents and businesses, please contact that Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce at (951) 672-1991.

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City MENIFEE’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED The City of Menifee is proud to announce that Menifee’s Economic Development Manager, Gina Gonzalez, was na�onally recognized as an “Exemplary Leader” by the organiza�on, NEXTGEN and was recognized at the NEXTGEN 2017 Public Service Awards in Washington, DC last month.

According to the NEXTGEN website, “the awards recognize deserving individuals who are selected from the public service community for their intelligence, exuberance and dedica�on to improving and invigora�ng government.” Gonzalez was recognized in the “Exemplary Leader” category, which rec-

MENIFEE POLICE DEPARTMENT REMINDS CITIZENS TO “DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER”

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com ognizes government leaders who have demonstrated benevolence, competence, integrity, dedica�on, and commitment to improve and inspire our communi�es.

Gina Gonzalez currently serves as the Economic Development Manager for the City of Menifee. Gonzalez has u�lized her business friendly demeanor to create a real impact in the public sector, spending over a decade and a half in mul�ple capaci�es working for City Management, a County Supervisor, a State Senator, and State Assemblyman.

“Her passion for local government, long history in public service, and drive for helping the community has made Gina an invaluable team member,” said Interim City Manager, Ron Bradley. “I know the Menifee community shares my pride in having an individual of Gina’s quality and ability on our staff so we are proud to celebrate her well-deserved recogni�on.”

NEXTGEN is a na�onal organiza�on that provides training and leadership opportuni�es to public servants. The organiza�on’s goal is to bridge the genera�onal gap in management and retain new talent in government. NEXTGEN joined together with Young Government Leasers (YGL) and Govloop to recognize these outstanding individuals at the NEXTGEN 2017 Public Service Awards in Washington, DC in July. For more informa�on about NEXTGEN, please visit www. nextgengovt.com or you can call directly at (202) 407-7408.

lice Department is partnering with police, Sheriffs and the CHP across the state to stop impaired drivers and help save lives. The high-visibility na�onal enforcement campaign, Riverside County Sheriff ’s Depart- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs ment released a press release from August 18 through September sta�ng that this year, Menifee Po- 4, 2017.

To stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers, Menifee PD will be conduc�ng a DUI/ Driver’s License Checkpoint.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug

MENIFEE OFFERS "COOL CENTER" FOR RESIDENTS With heat expected to rise, the City of Menifee has partnered with the County of Riverside Community Ac�on Partnership to offer a "Cool Center" at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center.

Cooling centers are air condi�oned facili�es, such as libraries, community centers, senior centers and other facili�es that are open to the public during heat emergencies. Cool Centers serve as drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, seniors, the disabled, and others in need of temporary relief from the heat.

The Kay Ceniceros Senior Center is located on 29995 Evans Rd. Menifee, CA 92586. An addi�onal Menifee Cool Center will be located at The Concern, Inc. at 26830 Cherry Hills Blvd.

Menifee, CA 92586.

For addi�onal Cool Center loca�ons, hours and �ps on how to protect yourself from heat related illness, please call the Summer Energy Crisis Hotline at (888) 636-8676 or (951) 955-4900 or visit capriverside.org.

The City of Menifee would like to remind residents and visitors to be safe this summer. Here are just a few �ps to promote a fun and safe summer: • Never leave dependent adults, children or pets una�ended in vehicles.

As we know during the summer months, temperatures can soar into the triple digits. The inside of a vehicle can easily be 20 degrees HOTTER than the outside temperature (even with the windows down).

• Never leave children una�ended near or in a pool (or bathtub).

• Dress appropriate for the temperature and ac�vity, and always drink plenty of water to keep hydrated

impairment. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

In recent years, California has seen an increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. Perris PD and Menifee PD supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescrip�on drugs, par�cularly those with a driving or opera�ng machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana use can also be impairing, especially in combina�on with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

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when outside or engaging in recrea�onal ac�vi�es.

Be cau�ous of the temperature and �me of day when walking dogs. We don't realize how hot the concrete gets because we have shoes or sandals on. Dogs can burn the pads of their paws when the ground is hot.

Know where your children are, ensure they are appropriately dressed for the condi�ons and know who is with them. Kids are some�mes le� unsupervised at parks, shopping centers and other loca�ons where they should be supervised.

Don't leave valuables inside your vehicle. In addi�on to the poten�al

for heat damage, it only takes a matter of seconds for someone to break a window and steal your belongings. Crime preven�on is everyone's responsibility.

Talk to your kids about obeying all the rules of the road, including helmet laws. Make sure they know the dangers associated with riding scooters, skateboards and bicycles without a helmet. It's not only against the law and a citable offence, but wearing one could save a life!

If you see something, say something!

To make a report, please call the Menifee Police Department (951) 776-1099 (non-emergency number). As always, for emergencies dial 911.

Plan your sober ride home before the party begins as end of summer ac�vi�es wraps up. It is never okay to drive impaired. Even if you’ve had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver, hire ride-sharing services, or plan to use public transporta�on to get home safely.

Funding for these DUI operations are provided to Menifee’s Police Department through a grant with California Office of Traffic Safety, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-11’. For more information, please contact Menifee’s Police Department’s non-emergency number at (951) 776-1099

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