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Volume 7
Issue # 10
April 2018
INSIDE YOU’VE WON… NOW WHAT? Let’s say that someone owes you money, breached a contract, defrauded you, or caused damage due to negligence. You filed a lawsuit, either on your own or with the help of an a�orney, and assuming you prevailed a judgment is issued in your favor. Congrats! Page B1
MENIFEE POLICE STOREFRONT SUBSTATION GRAND OPENING Menifee Council places a high priority for resident's safety. The combined efforts of the Council Office and the City Management have made efforts to bring a Police Department close to the people of Menifee. We are no longer going to Perris for police reports. We have our own fully equipped police station. It is not only residents who will benefit from the proximMENIFEE COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING ABOLISHING MAYOR’S TERM LIMITS AND CEASE ELECTING THE MAYOR-AT-LARGE Very soon, as Menifee residents, we will decide whether to con�nue elec�ng the Mayor-at-large and decide if the term limits should be abolished. Menifee City Council members discussed the proposal to abolish term limits for the Mayor on April 4, 2018. The proposal was supported by a 4-1 vote major-
ity of the station. The Police Chief, Greg Fellows, made his remarks and said that Menifee Police are relieved because they will not be making daily trips to Riverside County Sheriff's Office. He said: "With the opening of the new storefront, Menifee Police Officers now have the ability to access routine resources without h a v i n g to leave the city t h ro u g h o u t the day." The new facility, occupying a 1,300 square feet of space has a Lobby area, Interview Rooms, a Back Reporting area, Conference area, a Crime Watch
Radio Control Center, Critical Units, such as kitchen and restrooms and a Conference area. Menifee residents have been relying on the Perris Station located at 137 N. Perris Blvd., Suite A. The city has been sourcing protection from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, but with new stations, Menifee residents are more relieved than ever for the safety services moving near their resident. The new Police Department and Crime Watch section will be providing us with community outreach and patrol services within Sun City. Page A2
MENIFEE RECOGNIZED AS 41ST “SAFEST CITY IN CALIFORNIA” The City of Menifee has recently been recognized as one of the “Safest Ci�es in California” by Safe Home, a professional review company. City of Menifee’s ranking as the 41st safest City, among all California ci�es with a popula�on of at least 50,000 that were analyzed using the latest FBI crime sta�s�cs, crime trends, popula�on density, popula�on trends, unemployment rate, median income and educa�on level within each City. Page B7 WHAT’S THE POT 411 MENIFEE? Since the passing of Marijuana in January, California opened one of the largest legal markets. We have seen a rise in recrea�onal use for plenty of good reason. The herb offers many health benefits that serve as an alterna�ve to ugly pain pills and other opioids many depend on. Page B6
LOCAL BUZZ ity to ask Menifee voters if they would want to do away with the elected Mayor posi�on. Council members believe that abolishing elected Mayor-at-large posi�on is not necessary for Menifee Council leadership. Menifee has four Districts, and each District has a Council. According to the proposal, Menifee will be divided into five Districts, and each Council member will be Mayor-at-large on a rota�ng basis. The proposal aims at presen�ng each District with a Mayor-at-large opportunity when their �me comes. Page B6
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CITY BUZZ MENIFEE RESIDENT AWARDED “COMMUNITY CHAMPION” AWARD The City of Menifee is excited to announce that Menifee resident Gloria Sanchez. Page B6
LOCAL BUZZ THE PALOMA GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM Paloma Valley Varsity Girls Soccer Team made history when they completed their season by defea�ng Ventura Page A6
WINE COUNTRY JUSTIN MOORE AND TYLER FARR HEADLINE SUNDAY COUNTRY FUNDAY AT 35TH ANNUAL TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL Page A8
LOCAL BUZZ UBER EATS LAUNCHES IN TEMECULA, MURRIETA AND MENIFEE
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BIZZ BUZZ LEADERSHIP Two kinds of leaders exist, the true leader and perceived leader. Both have power for different reasons; however, their true leadership may be in ques�on. Page B3
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Local Con�nua�on A1
MENIFEE POLICE STOREFRONT SUBSTATION GRAND OPENING
We witnessed live celebra�ons for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cu�ng of our New Menifee Police Storefront Substa�on on March 22, 2018. Menifee Police Storefront Substa�on opened its doors, March 26, 2018. Two community service officers will staff the Meni-
fee Police Storefront Substa�on. According to the Police Chief, Greg Fellows, the role of these two officers is to provide residents with the opportunity to contact the Police Department within Menifee City limits jurisdic�on. The Police Department will give business and residents proximal services that Menifee residents desperately need. Menifee’s first Police Sta�on will
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com be located in the Cherry Hills Plaza, 28115 Bradley Rd, Sun City. This facility was achieved courtesy of the Measure DD that voters approved in the previous general elec�on. It is precisely fi�een months since Menifee voters approved Measure DD, which aimed at increasing the sales tax by 1%. The City is making large stride progress, and the new Police Sta�ons are only one of the ac�vi�es supported by Measure DD. Armando Villa, who was hired as the Menifee's City Manager on December 18, 2017, praised Measure DD for making it possible for the City to own a Police Department. Speaking during the ceremony, Armando said:
"The City is very proud of this addi�onal amenity provided by courtesy of Measure DD. Without the Measure, we would not be able to provide this service." We know for sure that Armando is proud that Menifee managed to acquire a Police Department a few months a�er his hiring. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com
GFWC MENIFEE/ SUN CITY WOMAN'S CLUB RECIPROCITY TEA A BIG SUCCESS
by Robbie Mo�er
Recently the GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club held a Tea at Merna's Cafe & Grill. Each table was beau�fully decorated individually with china, silverware and glassware from the members. There where 130 women for an a�ernoon of fellowship, great food and entertainment. The Reciprocity Tea was free and not only members and guests from the Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club were there but also district officers from the DeAnza District Of California Federated Women's Clubs and members from other women’s clubs i.e. Elsinore, Hemet, Perris Valley, Riverside,Temecula Valley and the Woman's Improvement Club of Corona. The tea was chaired by 2nd VP of the Club Robbie Mo�er with the help of the following volunteers who were also table hostesses: Cecilia Burch, Sheila A Caruso, Carolyn Follis, Leslie Guglieme�, Ilja Haverkorn, Kris�e Jacobo, Deborah Irish, Dale Iverson, Lynne Hartung, Kathy Liedike, Denise Locke, Sue Lopez, Jean Olexa, Sally Renouf, Joan Ring, Kelly Robertson, Rhonda Sher, Lori Soltas, Joan Wakeland, and Dorothy Wolons. Coordina�ng the Entertainment was Nicole Farrell who also performed. Other performers were: Camryn Creeger, Robert Hollywood, Joel Reese, Jerome Robinson, and Gabriella Warren. Many of the members made some of the food along with food from Thomas Catering and Merna’s Cafe & Grill. There was a fantas�c array of desserts most made by Joan Wakefield but member Melodee Warner also made some desserts. The food consisted of a variety of tea sandwiches, quiche, deviled eggs, scones, fruits on a s�ck and an array of desserts. The tea was very unique and donated by tea manufactures and donated to the women's club from the Tea Goddess Dharlene Marie Fahl who was also our speaker and gave us some history on Tea. There were door prizes and opportunity drawings as well as a 50/50. There was no charge to a�end the tea, the club made $750.00 from the Raffle and Opportunity Drawings. Supervisor Marion Ashley 5th District was one of our sponsors for the event.
The Tea is a wonderful day of coming together and to meet new people in the area as well as connect with the other women's club.. It is also a great way for the guests to learn about the community work that our GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club does and a great way to help us increase our membership. There were 58 guests a�ending and we are certainly looking forward to some of them joining us as members. More of the photos are on our website www.gfwcmenifeesuncity.com . Our next mee�ng is April 9th at 11:00 am at North Town Hall we invite women in the community to join us.
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Local ARTS COUNCIL MENIFEE ARTIST OF THE MONTH
By: Jim T. Gammill
Arts Council Menifee has chosen to honor Richard Ke�ner as their "Ar�st of the Month" for April. Richard Ke�ner’s rela�onship with music started at a very young age. He wasn’t raised in a musical family and is the youngest of five children. Ke�ner remembers experimen�ng with a keyboard for the first �me as a child and found himself instantly drawn to the world of music. “It was like in the movie, August Rush,” Ke�ner reflects and then elaborates on one of his favorite themes from the film: “I could hear music everywhere, maybe not as much as the character in the movie, but in the grass, the wind, everywhere. To a non-musician it may sound a li�le strange, but for me I do feel like music is all around. Any�me I would see anybody playing an instrument I was immediately drawn to it and it just felt like magic.” Ke�ner began playing drums on cookie
ity of what it would take to be a full-�me jazz musician. I was already playing the French horn, so it was fairly easy to transi�on into musical educa�on. The program produced many stellar professional musicians, but also offered the op�on to teach in addi�on,” he said. A�er college Ke�ner had the opportunity to play professionally in Jubila�on, a showband whose extensive playlist covered over four decades of popular music. His audi�on included si�ng down for a performance in front of a couple thousand people with a three inch thick book of music in front of him with no �me to prac�ce. He passed the audi�on and played with the band for nearly five years. Ke�ner saw many things while playing with Jubila�on; he saw what the life of a full-�me musician had to offer and some of the things that the highly talented musicians around him would play just to get gigs. Ke�ner began to think that it was �me to take advantage of his teaching degree. “It was like asking Mozart to play Louie, Louie. Most were playing dance music or pop gigs just to pay the bills. I felt like this wasn’t the way for me and went into teaching,” he said. In New Orleans, Ke�ner got a teaching job at a private school and when it didn’t pan out, The Ke�ner family decided to move to California. Ke�ner taught in
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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN! Contribu�ng Writer Nicole Farrell
I am very happy to provide this informa�on for our residents, hope this helps you to find a place to enjoy a night of entertainment in menifee and the surrounding areas feel free to email me if you want to add or make changes. NicoIefarrell123@hotmail.com Or text me 760-807-4300 Call establishment for more details Not all venues have karaoke THE CANYON COWBOY 31504 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon Lake, California Monday Karaoke 7 -10 Tuesday line dance 7-10 Wed open mic 7-10 Thursday 8-10 comedy night or dueling piano Friday sat sun live bands Call venue for info 951 723 2201 CANYON LAKES COUNTRY CLUB 32001 railroad canyon road canyon lake, ca 92587 Friday live music Call for details (951) 246-1773 French valley cafe 37552 winchester rd murrieta, ca 92563 Fri live entertainment sat Call them for details phone: (951) 600-7396 FRANKLIN'S COVE BAR AND GRILL 40675 murrieta hot springs rd murrieta, Ca 92562 phone number (951) 696-2211 Monday karaoke Friday - sat – live bands Giovanni’s italian restaurant 26900 newport rd ste 112, Menifee, ca 92584 Thurs. Thr-sat tom the owner will sing for you Sunday 4 to 8 pm live music Call them for details (951) 672-8080 PEPES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 31780 railroad canyon rd canyon lakes ca Tel:951-244 7373 Sunday karaoke 6 to 9 -randy Ponderosa bar and grill 27126 shadel rd Menifee ca. 92586 Monday karaoke 6-10 Tuesday music with pam n paul 5 to 8 Friday -sat call the venue (951) 679-7008
sheets and cardboard boxes and took to it naturally, he got a snare drum and a cymbal as a gi� and really started to excel as he built off of that kit. It was around fourth or fi�h grade that Ke�ner started to play trumpet in the school band and music con�nued to become a larger part of his life. When it came �me to buy a “real” drum set, he realized how expensive it would be to get the set he wanted, so he ended up taking up the guitar, which he played in several rock bands throughout his high school career. A�er high school, Ke�ner joined the Marine Corps. Upon comple�on of basic training at Perris Island he was sent to the Naval School of Music in Li�le Creek, Virginia. The program consisted of a grueling six month crash course designed to prepare Ke�ner and other musicians from all branches of the armed forces for a career in music. Ke�ner began with trumpet and eventually transi�oned to the French horn and jazz guitar. “The best thing about playing in the Marine Corps Band was the people that I got to meet and hang with. There was this guy in 29 Palms that was a drummer, but could pick out every li�le part of Steely Dan’s Aja album and play them on the piano. It was awesome how just one encounter or jam session could totally change my style as a musician,” Ke�ner reflects. A�er being assigned to 29 Palms, Ke�ner and his bandmates found themselves being transferred to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was here that Ke�ner a�ended Loyola University, first as a jazz major and then as a musical educa�on major, in which he received his BME degree. “When I was in high school, I wanted to be a music teacher, but a�er the Marine Corps I decided to play music for a living. Then when I got to school, I saw the total-
Beaumont for two years and then moved on to Moreno Valley. While teaching there, he decided to go back to school and earned a master’s degree in educa�on at The University of Redlands. A li�le over a decade later Ke�ner and his family landed in Menifee. Ke�ner has taught music in the Menifee School district for nearly twenty years. His employment with the district started at Menifee Valley Middle School, where he worked for three years. Ke�ner was then chosen to run the music program at Bell Mountain Middle School when it opened over 16 years ago. He s�ll holds his posi�on at Bell Mountain in addi�on to an adjunct professorship at Mt. San Jacinto College. When asked what he is most proud of in his career, the ar�st responded, “ge�ng the kids into music, showing them that there is a whole world of music here and it is totally available to them. Some kids might be afraid to take the chance on music if they don’t come from a musical family. If I hadn’t taken that chance myself to play an instrument I would have missed out on so many great opportuni�es.” Ke�ner’s ability to pass his wisdom onto genera�ons of students is apparent when looking at the achievements of Bell Mountain Middle School’s current band line-up. The student musicians were recently recognized with a ‘superior’ ra�ng in both performance and sight reading at this year’s Southern California School Band and Orchestra Associa�on music fes�val. Richard Ke�ner’s passion for music, educa�on, and helping young people discover their own musical talent has made him an integral part of the community. Arts Council Menifee is proud to name Richard Ke�ner as April’s ar�st of the month.
PITSTOP PUB SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 26900 newport road, menifee, ca 92584 Mon -d j spinning the tunes, 8 pm - midnight Tue - karaoke 8 pm – midnight Wed karaoke with laura 8 pm -12 Thursday karaoke with laura 9 -1 am Fri – music 9 pm Sat - music un�l 1 am. Sun 6- call venue Call the venue for more inf. 951-679-0869
MENIFEE’S GOT TALENT – SEE FOR YOURSELF!
By Peter Thorwarth
Menifee’s Got Talent, sponsored by Acts Council Menifee, is coming around again. This year it will be at 7PM on Friday April 13, at Hans Christensen Middle School, 27625 Sherman Road, Menifee, 92585. Every year this showcase of local talent gets bigger and be�er. In 2011, the first MGT was held in the Kay Ceniceros Center. It has since moved to larger spaces, Heritage High School in 2016 and Paloma High School in 2017. The 2018 venue is the biggest yet, with a capacity of 800 plus at Hans Christensen Middle School. This year’s 25 acts have been carefully selected, via audi�ons in-person and online. Performers will range from 7-year-old opera singer Alicia Reynaldo, to Rat Pack aficionado Dino Castrello, 80 years young. Square One, a student run dance team from Paloma High School and Ballet Folklorico, a group dedicated to preserving the tradi�onal Mexican dance and culture will bring their dance troupes. Chelsea Snow, (13), a fantas�c opera and popular singer who won Riverside’s Got Talent will also be performing. Sound and music mixing etc., will be expertly handled by Joseph Olivarez, who recently joined the Hans Christensen staff as their band and choral director and knows their system well. The grand piano is tuned and everything will be ready to roll on the 13th. Snacks will be available, with proceeds benefi�ng the music department. All profits from �cket sales will help Arts Council Menifee, a non-profit whose mission is “Bringing the Arts to Menifee and Local Ar�sts to the Public”. Menifee's Got Talent is a noncompe��ve event, making this enjoyable evening a showcase, not a contest. The consensus among the
Skybox Bar and Grill 30724 benton rd ste c308, Winchester, ca 92596 Phone: (951) 325-2299 Sunday karaoke 6 to 10 pm Wed 6 to 8 pm magic castle with joe Thurs. 9 pm dj ladies night Friday sat dj 9 �ll THE TAVERN GRILL 28039 sco� rd, murieta, ca 92563 (951) 723-8004 Tuesday live entertainment tom the guitar guy Saturday karaoke 8 to 12 Call them for detail 951) 723-8004 WHISKEY BABES 33040 simpson road winchester, ca 92596 Tel 951-599 0506 karaoke Tuesday karaoke with randy 6 to 10 Wed karaoke with nicole 6 to 10 Thursday karaoke with randy 6 to 10 Friday sat live bands 9 to close Call for details tel 951-599 0506 WILD WEST ARENA AND SALOON 32150 grand ave winchester ca 92596 Sunday 1 to 5 pm every other sunday karaoke or linedance Friday live band 8 to 12am Sat . Karaoke 8 to 12am WINCHESTER INN 28314 winchester rd winchester, ca 92596 Sunday live music 4 to 8 Sun karaoke 8 to close Tues karaoke 8 to close Wed karaoke 8 to close Thurs karaoke 8 to close Friday sat live music Call for full schedule of entertainment Call winchester inn 951-926-8600 NICOLE FARRELL Entertainment -singer-& karaoke -music for all Email call or text me for your special event 760 807 4300 Ambassador Menifee valley chamber of commerce Menifee/sun city women's club Michelle's place breast cancer resource center -survivor- public rela�on Na�onal Associa�on of female entrepreneur Menifee buzz entertainment reporter
ACM board members that is it’s unrealis�c to compare and rank hip-hop dancers sideby-side with singers performing ballads and arias. Doing it this way also makes it a great community effort – everybody is pulling for everyone else. Acts Council Menifee is expec�ng a good turnout. The show will be fun for the whole family and �ckets are just $7 at the door or $5 online at artscouncilmenifee.org. It’s a real treat and an eye-opener to see and hear how good our neighbors are on stage. This par�cular showcase only happens once a year, so mark your calendar and tell your friends. It's going to be an amazing show! To learn more about Arts Council Menifee and purchase �ckets, visit artscouncilmenifee.org
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WHAT’S THE POT 411 MENIFEE?
By Gabriella Venturo
Since the passing of Marijuana in January, California opened one of the largest legal markets. We have seen a rise in recrea�onal use for plenty of good reason. The herb offers many health benefits that serve as an alterna�ve to ugly pain pills and other opioids many depend on. There are 421 dis�nct chemical compounds in the cannabis plant. The primary compound, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been researched to play an important role in pain regula�on and inflamma�on. Those are just to name a few. Chef Rosie O’Connor of Provecho Grill is well aware of these benefits and has hosted the first cannabis infused culinary event in Menifee. Tacos and Tokes was respec�ully a private event concerning the legali�es of the herb. Chef Rosie explained to us that she feels it is almost a duty of hers to shed light on such a topic because so many residents visit her restaurant. She doesn’t wish to be reprimanded for her choice to do so because she is simply exploring the benefits of a natural remedy she herself turns to for pain issues. The legali�es are similar to alcohol. Only licensed shops are allowed to sell to those who are 21 and older with a valid iden�fica�on card. The state prohibits consump�on in the public and you cannot drive under the influence. Lastly, a person is allowed to grow up to six marijuana plants per household as long as they are out of public view. Tacos and Tokes, a great name concerning the two featured items, food and cannabis, consisted of 6 different dishes with desert included. The dishes were heavily influenced by Rosie’s culture and her personal growth. Her background includes Japanese, Salvadorian, Mexican and Peruvian and the dishes reflected each of those. Four different strains of cannabis were used. Chef Rosie told us that there were 35 guests in a�endance and the response from each was nothing but gra�tude! Chef Rosie was inspired to put on such an event from High Times Harvest Cup, Chef Finalist, Manny Mendoza. Manny has since then started Herbal Notes, a California-based supper club that serves cannabis infused meals. She explains that the new laws of course were also a contribu�ng factor
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com of inspira�on but un�l she a�ended a dinner put on by Manny she felt the �ming could not have been be�er. “I thought to myself, this is the most incredible experience I have ever had”, said Chef Rosie. Anyone who knows Chef Rosie, would not be surprised she hosted such event. She is extremely progressive and believes in experience. Her dishes replicate this as she travels the world just to bring different dishes to the table at her restaurant. “I think people always expect me to see things in a different light. I am curious and I am always willing to be the first to try something new”, said Chef Rosie. Along with infusion, many people are consuming marijuana raw. Raw canna-
bis, meaning pu�ng it into a smoothie or even ea�ng it in a salad actually does not cause the high (psychoac�ve side effects) associated with the herb and like any other leafy green plant, there are many nutrients packed into cannabis. The list is longer than we can list but some include; fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin C and some an�oxidants. All of these are known to protect the body from harmful components. We asked her if we could expect any more events like this in the near future, but the city unfortunately does not permit events like this. “This was an experience I wanted to share but due to the legali�es concerned, I will not be doing another event like this un�l I am allowed to do so”, said Chef Rosie.
Although our community is not considered “pro marijuana”, clearly the herb is quite the hit. According to www.weedmaps.com, a website that allows you to search for dispensaries, delivery op�ons and brands of marijuana, there are 22 dispensaries in the Menifee area alone. It seems as if more people are becoming accep�ng of the poten�al of
this plant and all the medical benefits it provides. With the right amount of educa�on, the stoner s�gma of the “drug” might finally diminish once more are aware of the health benefits and more events like this are offered. Chef Rosie is available for hire for private events. Head over to www.Chefrosie.com and send her your inquires.
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JOKE OF THE MONTH: What did the grape say a�er the elephant sat on it? Nothing, it just let out a li�le whine!
FUN FACTS:
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Down 1. Military chaplain (5) 2. Compunc�on (7) 3. Survival (9) 4. Fi�h sign of the zodiac (3) 5. Emblem (5) 8. Tried (9) 11. Physician (7) 13. Frighten (5) 15. Tempest (5) 17. Drinking vessel (3)
1. If you put two straws in your mouth, one inside a drink and one outside it, you won't be able to drink through either straw. 2. A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it. 3. A group of pugs is called a grumble. 4. The great wall of China is 1,400 miles long! 5. In 2013, Candy Crush made $850,000 per day! 6. There are pictures of Knights figh�ng Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why. 7. Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years. 8. Extremely high pressured water can easily cut through a steel beam. 9. Over 50% of lo�ery players go back to work a�er winning the jackpot. 10. In Mexico, ar�sts can pay their taxes using artwork that they create. 11. Hewle� Packard was started at a garage in Palo Alto in 1939. 12. An ar�st in Iowa named Patrick Acton built a complete model of Hogwarts out of matchs�cks. 13. In 2012, a Bri�sh man named Wesley Carrington used a metal detector for the first �me and found £100,000 worth of Roman gold within 20 minutes. 14. Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plas�c bo�les. 15. The Statue of Liberty is made out of copper. When originally built, it looked like a shiny new penny! 16. Almost all varie�es of breakfast cereals are made of grass.
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Local Perris High School’s Student of the Month is Ariana Camacho. “Ariana represents the “heart” of Perris High School”, according to Assistant Principal, Kris� Coulter. She is a young woman who has done so much for the Perris High students with her kindness, leadership, and compassion; specifically for those who struggle with anxiety. Ariana had shared her own struggle with anxiety issues and made it her mission, along with other Plus Leaders, to never let a student feel alone on campus and to make sure that the s�gma of mental health is broken. Ariana plans to a�end UC Irvine and major in sociology with an emphasis on social work. She also plans to join the Peace Corps to help others around the world.
THE PALOMA GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM
By Rhyan Nile
Paloma Valley Varsity Girls Soccer Team made history when they completed their season by defea�ng Ventura 1-0, which resulted in them winning California Interscholas�c Federa�on (CIF) Southern Division 4 in their championship game. Some of the girls on the varsity team have worked four years for this very moment. The team Captains and Seniors Makaylah Lane-Adams, Peyton Broccardo-Rehak, and Ashley Brokaw. Coach Carlos Alfaro has gone above and beyond to make sure his girls were prepared to take home this �tle. It was a long journey for them but it was all worth the fight. “It was planned from last season. We made it to the quarter finals, and got eliminated. So, before the season started our goal was to win CIF and we did that” said Carlos. “No team at Paloma has ever won CIF. This is the first team to win CIF, and this will be the last team to win CIF” This win was not only an honor for the girls, but it was also an honor for the school considering this is the first �me one of Paloma’s teams has won CIF. Coach Alfaro clearly has substan�al faith and high standards for his team. Although, the win was an exci�ng moment, they could not celebrate as long as they wished due to them having to prepare for state the following day. Coach Alfaro has expressed that Paloma has recognized the girls and made the girls feel special for their win around school.
Another accomplishment that the girls soccer team is celebra�ng is the scholarships and offers that mul�ple girls have received. Two seniors have received scholarships as well as, some underclassmen already have offers. This is a big achievement for any coach. Ashley Brokaw (on the far le�), Makaylah Lane-Adams (middle le�), Peyton Broccardo-Rehak (middle right) , Coach Carlos Alfaro (on the far right). The seniors on the team have been wai�ng four years for this. Through all the loses over the years, the early morning prac�ces, the blood, sweat, and tears they’ve put in for this team has all payed off for them in the end. I spoke with the three seniors about their journey at Paloma and this was their insight: “This journey has been really amazing. A�er playing varsity soccer as a freshman and going all the way to CIF finals and lose was really heartbreaking, but to be able to do it, my freshmen year was so surreal. I’m so thankful that winning CIF happened my senior year, and not everyone gets this opportunity. We worked really hard, everyone fought, and it was just an amazing journey and I will remember this forever” said Makaylah. “What I would take from the high school field to the college field would be the family life and working hard for each other. If you have nothing else to work for, you always have the girls around you playing hard for you. When I get to college, I plan to play just as hard as I did here, and become a family” Makaylah con�nues. “Ge�ng to this point was honestly a struggle, it was very hard. It took a lot of hard work, early morning prac�ce, not only on the field but off as well. I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I have ever made. Playing soccer in college is a great opportunity. I want to thank my
coaches and everyone else for helping me make it”. “This journey did not come easy. It came with a lot of hard work, and I wouldn’t want to do this with any other set of girls. I’ll never forget this team in my life�me. We put in so much hard work to get where we are today” said Peyton. “High school soccer is a team sport, it’s not an individual sport. This team has become such a family, and that’s what you have to do to win. You have to be able to communicate with your team, work through your struggles as a team, and get it through it together, and college ball is no different. You have to work together to get where you want to be.” “It’s probably been the best four years of my life. There was a lot of ups and downs, more ups than downs. For me to end my senior year going into state finals, is the icing on the cake. I couldn’t be happier with all the amazing coaches and girls, that I will never forget” said Ashley. “I will take away the rela�onships and the bonds that I have made with people. Helping me with my social skills, and knowing what I need to do to become a be�er player. I’m excited for college soccer, it’s intense and very compe��ve, which I’m excited for.” The girls truly appreciate one another. They have a clear understanding of the simple fact that they could not have done this without each other. The �me and effort that these girls have put into this team has not only resulted in winning CIF but it also resulted in them becoming a family which is the greatest gi� that they took away from these past four years of playing high school ball. The three seniors will be going off to college in a few months, and these last four years have well prepared them for the future on and off the field. One of the biggest achievements to receive from playing high school ball is being rewarded with a scholarship. Two of the girls from the senior class on the team received scholarships, Makaylah Lane-Adams (on the far le�) has commi�ed to the University of Jamestown in North Dakota. Ashley Brokaw (on the far right) has commi�ed to Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL. Both of the girls are excited and ready for what the future holds for them at their universi�es. This team has proven what hard work, dedica�on, communica�on, and family can accomplish together. They have set the standard of excellence for the next girls to join the Paloma Valley girls soccer team.
Trevor Johnson is Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month. “Trevor is an amazing student”, according to Principal, Jennifer Thomasian. He has completed seven AP courses and even scored a 5 in the AP Language exam. However, what’s more impressive is the way he interacts with other students. As president of Link Crew, he has taken the younger classmen under his wing mentoring them. Trevor shared that through his experience in the foster care system, he has learned that it is alright for things to just be okay and they are allowed to be. Trevor’s mother shared that she is very proud of him and being able to see him persevere through all he’s been through, becoming successful, and seeing him encouraging younger students. Trevor is not sure which college he will be a�ending but does plan on becoming a teacher. Heritage High School’s Student of the Month is Sophia Acosta. Sophia currently holds a 4.3 GPA and along with par�cipa�ng in the Na�onal Honors Society and athle�cs, she has become a posi�ve influence to her peers. Sophia credits her parents for he success “They are the most
Pictured are February’s Students of the Month; Left to right: Sally Myers, Founder; Councilman Matt Liesemeyer, City of Menifee; Tim Moore, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce - VFW Post 888 Commander; Ariana Camacho, Perris High School; Sophia Acosta, Heritage High School; Dakota Eilola-Sciolla, Perris Lake High School; Trevor Johnson, Paloma Valley High School; Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District; and Tony Amatulli, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. Perris Lake High School’s Dakota Eilola-Sciolla is February’s Student of the Month. Dakota is described as that light and refreshing student who brings a posi�ve air to the Perris Lake campus. “He inspires others to bring out their genius”, according to teacher, Ms. Stern. Part of this is due to Dakota’s par�cipa�on in helping to introduce Maker Space to Perris Lake. It’s one of his greatest contribu�ons to the school and something that he is excited to be a part of. Dakota shared that being on a smaller campus has also allowed him to deal with his own social anxie�es, which he has been able to par�ally overcome through the Maker Space. He plans to a�end Universal Technical Ins�tute and par�cipate in their auto mechanics and welding program.
incredible people” she said. One ac�vity that has helped her get through high school is running cross country. Sophia shared that running not only benefi�ed her physically but mentally as well. During this process Sophia discovered a passion for promo�ng physical and mental health to others. She plans to con�nue doing that by a�ending college and majoring in nutri�on and psychology. 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.
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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT BARREL RACERS COULD WIN A 2018 TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL CAMPSITE Got a wine barrel in the backyard? Put some wheels on it and take it to the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Fes�val Barrel Races! You could win a campsite, �ckets and just have some crazy fun. The Wine Barrel Races are in their sixth year and returning to Promenade Temecula on Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m. Open to anyone crazy enough to race in the barrel, the races offer great prizes including 1 full hookup campsite or 1 dry campsite, weekend passes, and reserved seats to concerts. Best of all – win or lose, all entrants walk away
with a pair of complimentary one-day �ckets. Wine barrel race cars are people-powered where one person drives and the other pushes or pulls the vehicle. Race cars come in all shapes and sizes. Motorcycles, chariots, airplanes, and ambulances have raced previously. The key is to maintain the integrity of the barrel while pu�ng wheels on it. Prizes will be awarded for both looks
(show-offs) and speed (serious racers). The fastest barrel racing team will receive a full hook-up campsite with two weekend passes. The crowd favorite “show off ” race car will receive one dry campsite, with two weekend passes. Other prizes include reserved concert seats and admission to the Fes�val, and weekend passes. A winery division offers the top winery special recogni�on in the Fes�val program, extra social media recogni�on, four extra parking passes and access to the VIP TENT throughout the weekend. Applica�ons are available at the Fes�val office at 41755 Rider Way, Unit 1, Temecula, CA 92590 and online at http://www.tvbwf.com/news-&-media or on Facebook. There is a fee of $25 per barrel racing team which is refunded to the applicant upon arrival at the races. There is a limit of only 20
teams. Race day will include racing and drawings for free �ckets and souvenirs. Racing will be held in front of the Edwards Cinemas at Promenade Temecula. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Fes�val returns to Lake Skinner Recrea�on Area, in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country on June 1-3, 2018. Located just north of San Diego County. The Fes�val has a successful history of celebra�ng Southern California Wine Country’s finest assets of clear skies do�ed by hot air balloons, mild temperatures, and rolling vineyards. For Fes�val informa�on visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.
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Local JUSTIN MOORE AND TYLER FARR HEADLINE SUNDAY COUNTRY FUNDAY AT 35TH ANNUAL TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL Pla�num-selling Country star Jus�n Moore will headline The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Fes�val Sunday, June 3, at Lake Skinner. Moore’s recent album, Kind of Don’t Care, debuted at #1 and so far, has produced two #1 hits, “You Look Like I Need A Drink,” and “Somebody Else Will.” Moore’s previous album, Off the Beaten Path, also debuted at #1, and included hits “Point At You” and “Le�n’ The Night Roll.” Named Billboard's "Top Country Artist of 2009," the Arkansas na�ve's top 10 hits include "Small Town USA," "Backwoods," “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” and "Bait A Hook." Moore's self-�tled 2009 debut album was recognized by the New York Times as one of the best albums for that year. His music has been featured on the
PLEASE HELP ME PERSONALLY RAISE $26,000.00. READ ON TO “GET MY WHY AND HOW” Besides EVERYTHING about dealing with cancer, one of the hardest parts, for women in par�cular is losing their iden�ty, their hair. They had no choice but I do and in solidarity with all those who lose their hair I choose to lose my iden�ty, my hair, by raising $26,000.00. My hair became my iden�ty in all I now do and so I will have my iden�ty shaved off at the Opening Ceremonies of the Reality Rally “Amazing Race” on May 5th 2018. Please help, read how below. 26, the age Michelle was when she lost her valiant ba�le, 26 thousand is what I want to raise. My daughter and I have both had a major scare with breast lumps which thank God were benign. I have had 2 and she has had one. So many many people are not able to say the same. Their lives changed in a second when they heard the words "It is Cancer”. Just look at these horrible sta�s�cs. Michelle was just 19 when she found
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com ABC drama "Nashville," "Hannity & Colmes" and "NFL Rewind. Singer/Songwriter Tyler Farr will also headline Country Sunday. Farr is known for his hits “Redneck Crazy,” “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” and “Whiskey In My Water.” A classically-trained opera singer, Farr has a voice degree from Missouri State University. He co-wrote the songs "Hey Y'all" for Cole Swindell and "She's Just Like That" for Joe Nichols. Moore and Farr are just two acts of the three-day weekend which includes concerts on two stages. Celebra�ng 35 years, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Fes�val features the popular evening "Balloon Glows" on Friday and Saturday night. During the “glow” hot air balloons are inflated and remain tethered to the ground. As twilight wanes at Lake Skinner, the hot air balloons begin their "light dance." By simultaneously igni�ng their burners, the pilots create a colorful illumina�on of the balloon canopies. Towering above the crowd, and flickering to the beat of popular music, the balloons appear to dance. Fes�val mornings offer spectacular photo opportuni�es with dozens of hot air balloons ascending into the pris�ne dawn skies.* Launches begin at 6:30 a.m. and are over by 7:30 a.m. in a show that only an early bird will see. Tethered rides begin around 7:30 a.m. and con�nue for approximately two hours. Rides are free in a first-come-firstserved basis. *All balloons are weather permit�ng only. Hot air balloons require clear skies, light winds, and cool temperatures to fly. Evening balloon glows require li�le to no breezes. Wine tas�ng is the number one reason guests visit the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Fes�val. Each year up to 20 wineries par�cipate in the event, pouring
tastes of the finest and sharing their unique stories. Many of Southern California Wine Country’s wineries are family-owned and operated, passing the love of the grape to future genera�ons. For an elevated wine tas�ng experience, try the Food and Wine Pairings. These savory sensa�ons include chef demonstra�ons and descrip�ons of the wines that were paired to the cuisine served. For those who prefer a pale ale or stout with their food, Stella Artois/Anheuser Busch presents a beer and food pairing venue. Here the cuisine is o�en
a lump but was told she was too young and healthy to worry about it and again was told the same thing a year later. At 23 she was going into the Peace Corps and they took it seriously, tested her and diagnosed stage 4. A�er a 3 year struggle she lost her ba�le at 26. Before she passed away she asked that her family try to do something that could support others in the same fight. What they have done in the past 16 years is incredible and in honoring Michelle they have provided over 100 thousand no cost services, serving others who fight their fight and by early detec�on to avoid that fight. I want to take the S out of SCARE and with $26,000.00 I can turn that word into CARE All of us together can take out some of the SCARE in cancer and turn it into CARE. Care that is provided at no cost to anyone walking through the doors at Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. Since they opened their doors to all who come in, Michelle’s Place has provided over 100 thousand no cost services. That has certainly honored their daughter Michelle’s dying request. This is how I would like to raise that $26 thousand with your help in several ways... Please click my fundraising link to donate. My fundraiser for Michelle's Place at https://realityrally.givecorps.com/projects/37525-gillian-larson-s-fundraiser or Donate by mail. Make your check to either Michelle’s Place or Reality Rally. It all goes to Michelle’s Place. Mail to Reality Rally 41893 Niblick Rd, Temecula CA 92591 My drive behind Reality Rally is to raise funds to contribute to helping families either face their own fight with Michelle’s Place support or hopefully prevent another family tragedy like the Watson Family faced. Serving the communities of Menifee, Quail Valley, Romoland, & Sun City
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prepared with beer as an ingredient. Many guests prefer staying at Lake Skinner for the en�re weekend. Surrounded by the Shipley Preserve, the Fes�val has one of the most picturesque vistas for camping and photography. Sunrises, sunsets, colorful balloon ac�vi�es and warm summer days add to the experience. There are only a few Exclusive Fes�val Experience Campsites, and Dry Camping sites available online at www.tvbwf. com. Check the website for more informa�on or call (951) 676-6713.
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HOW ARE YOU SHOWING UP? If you are not showing up 100% in your workouts, what else are you not showing up for? Have you ever considered that your workouts or lack thereof are directly related to the rest of your life? You rela�onships, career and financial success are all connected to how you show up in your health. If we are lacking in one area of our life, chances are other areas are also suffering. Imagine for a second that you were at your ideal weight, you ate healthy, were full of energy and you did a workout on a regular basis. Now take that image and relate it to the other categories. If you had more energy, how would you show up in your rela�onships? If you felt great, how would you show up in your business or job? If your rela�onships were great and your career was thriving, how would your financial life look? I think many �mes health gets pushed to the back burner. We swear we will get to it when we have �me. When we have more money to invest in a trainer or a gym membership. Many of us never even take our health seriously un�l we have to. When the doctor tells us that we now have to take a prescribed medica�on or when we find out that the scale has moved way further then we thought in the wrong di-
EVER WONDERED ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS THAT GO INTO SKIN CARE AND WHAT GOOD THEY DO?
Well here’s a brief tutorial:
Shea Bu�er. From the nut of the African shea tree, shea bu�er has been used for centuries to protect, enrich and so�en skin. It is also known to contain Omega-3s, recognized to help maintain skin’s natural moisture barrier. From the curves of your lips to the
UBER EATS LAUNCHES IN TEMECULA, MURRIETA AND MENIFEE Uber Eats launches in Temecula, Murrieta and Menifee, offering food delivery with full menus from more than 50 local residents’ favorite restaurants including Luna Grill, Los Primos Mexican Food, Corner Bakery Cafe, and more. The Uber Eats app is free to download and has been built specifically to make ge�ng great food as easy as ge�ng a ride. Star�ng today, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and the surrounding area residents can open the Uber Eats app or head to UberEats.com, order food from a great restaurant, and have it delivered, fast. That meanswhatever the craving – late-night snack, post-workout boost, or nutri�ous dinner with the fam – it’s only ever a tap away. “We’re thrilled to be launching Uber Eats in Temecula and the surrounding areas, bringing a convenient and reliable way for people to get the food they love; opening up new economic opportuni�es for delivery partners; and enabling restaurants and chefs to connect with more customers,” said
milk. Maybe order a salad instead of fries with your lunch or opt for water instead of soda. Be kind to yourself. We all mess up, make mistakes and order the wrong thing at the restaurant. The key here is to acknowledge what you did and then get back on the wagon. Many of us hop off the wagon and then ditch it. Don’t ditch the wagon. If you are ready to hop on the wagon and are ready to improve all areas of your life, I recommend joining our new 555 challenge. 5 people, 5 weeks and 5 mo�va�onal habits that will send you on a health journey that last a life�me. Jennifer Sinclair 562-447-0133 Info@weighthappens.com weighthappens
rec�on. I urge you to look at all areas of your life and imagine the improvements that could happen if you just focused on your health. 5 Easy ways you can integrate health and fitness into your life Make it a priority and write down your goals. In an ideal world how would you like to feel, look or weigh? Then consider what would happen in 5 years if you didn’t focus on your health? Write these things down and then put that somewhere you can see it as you wake up. This will keep you mo�vated and keep your goal in front of you. Plan it out. When we fail to plan, we plan to fail. I know life is busy and some�mes adding one more thing to the schedule feels
home from work, invite your kids/friends/ spouse/dog for a walk or a run. Keep track of your progress. If we don’t know where we started, we can’t possible know where we ended up. By keeping track, we can see what is working and what isn’t. We can use this to adjust and see how we can improve. This also allows us to see our progress and celebrate what we have accomplished…just don’t celebrate with a piece of chocolate cake. Take small steps. You don’t have to change your life overnight. By simply changing a few things we can achieve tremendous results. For example, if we are Starbucks lovers, maybe you can switch out that Carmel macchiato for a black coffee with almond
�ps of your toes, wrap yourself in sa�ny shea every single day. Vitamin C. Vitamin C can do amazing things for skin. It’s known to help improve skin radiance and even skin tone, in addi�on to playing a role in supporting natural collagen and elas�n that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Glycolic Acid. A highly effec�ve exfoliant and the most widely recognized alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), the power of glycolic acid enhances skin’s own renewal process. Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic acid (HA) occurs naturally in the skin, but its amount
decreases with age. HA provides essen�al cushioning, holding onto moisture that can
Uber Eats Southern California Senior Manager, Pat Winter. Uber Eats gives Temecula and the surrounding areas more op�ons: • People looking to eat in Temecula and the surrounding areas now have access to full menus from more than 50 of their favorite restaurants, delivered seven days a week, at Uber speed • Restaurants can depend on the Uber delivery network to get more meals delivered to more customers, quickly and reliably • Drivers looking for flexible ways to earn can connect restaurants with customers–making money by making deliveries Here’s how Uber Eats works: 1. Download the free Uber Eats app for iOS or Android 2. Login with your Uber account 3. Find a restaurant you know and love, and pick what you want from their menu 4. Pay with your card on file 5. Booking fees are $4.99 6. Watchnas the order is picked up and delivered to you.
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actually h e l p plump skin. Peptides. Pep�des help support natural processes important for keeping skin looking healthy and youthful. Plant Stem Cells. Plant stem cells, which come from a very specific por�on of a plant, have the remarkable ability to make other plant stem cells while maintaining their original form. U�lizing advanced technology, plant stem cells are cul�vated and used in skin care formulas to deliver advanced age-figh�ng benefits. Re�nol. Re�nol is an age-figh�ng superhero known to encourage cell turnover and renewal. It’s also known to support
natural collagen and elas�n that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ac�vated Charcoal. Ac�vated charcoal can act like a magnet to withdraw dirt and debris from pores. Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid acts like an exfoliant to promote the easy removal of dead skin cells, helping keep pores unclogged. Sandie Fuenty is an Independent Advanced Color and Advanced Skin Care Consultant with Mary Kay Cosme�cs. Sandie has been with Mary Kay for over 25 years. She can be reached at (714) 981-7013, www. marykay.com/sfuenty, sandiesldy@aol. com. Consulta�ons are always complimentary. She is also an Ambassador for The Mary Kay Founda�on to help advance the well-being of women by helping end domes�c violence and furthering research for cancers affec�ng women. www.marykayfounda�on.org “How old you are is your business; how young you look is mine.”
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YOU’VE WON… NOW WHAT?
and property is moved or worse yet - hidden.
Let’s say that someone owes you money, breached a contract, defrauded you, or caused damage due to negligence. You filed a lawsuit, either on your own or with the help of an attorney, and assuming you prevailed a judgment is issued in your favor. Congrats! Now what? You are now the proud owner of a piece of paper that looks quite impressive. The paper sets forth the opposing party owes you money. Only in utopia, does the other party actually send you the money. In the case of a verdict in Court, the award is reduced to a wri�en document en�tled a “judgment.” A judgment is more than a piece of paper. It allows the party holding it to u�lize the Courts the opportunity to seize assets of the judgment debtor. Generally, judgments are valid for at least ten years and can be renewed. In California, judgments are subject to “legal Interest” of ten percent. The Tools of Collec�on: 1. THE WRIT OF EXECUTION. Once one has a judgment, one has the power to ask the Court to issue a Writ of Execution which allows the Sheriff of the county in which property is located to seize bank accounts, wages (up to 25%), personal property, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc. There are also other collection avenues for business debtors. 2. THE ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT. Real property owned by the judgment
IF INFLATION RETURNS, ARE YOU READY? Infla�on is the normal state of affairs in the U.S. economy. Most economists consider an annual increase in the cost-of-living of two or three percent per year to be a manageable level of infla�on. This increase usually is a good trend, because it is an indica�on of a growing economy. While infla�on has not been a concern in recent decades, the 1970s and early 1980s are remembered as a �me when infla�on created major economic challenges. In some years during this �meframe, the cost-of-living (as measured by the Consumer Price Index or CPI) increased more than 10 percent per year. Signs of an infla�on up�ck Through much of the current economic recovery, which began nine years ago, infla�on has remained modest. Some economists and analysts believe this could change going forward. One key factor that could contribute to an accelerated infla�on rate is the unemployment rate, which dipped to its lowest level in years. This may mean employers will have to start offering higher wages to a�ract and retain qualified staff, which could trigger higher infla�on. Another contribu�ng factor could be that most global economies are simultaneously experiencing economic growth. This synchronized expansion may con�nue to s�mulate demand for products and services, leading to faster price increases. Investors are also watching for the impact of the recent tax reform legisla�on, which could contribute to infla�on should consumers spend more and prices rise. Watch the Federal Reserve One way to keep an eye on infla�on risk is to follow ac�ons taken by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). It targets an annual infla�on rate of two percent, a goal
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debtor may also be seized. In this respect, a document called an “abstract of judgment” is filed in the County Recorder’s office and acts as an automatic lien against any property owned by the debtor within the county. 3. THE ORDER OF EXAMINATION. A judgment creditor is allowed to file in the Court a request for an Order of Examina�on by which a judgment debtor is ordered to the Court to answer ques�ons under oath as to the loca�on of assets.
COLLECTION OF A DEBT - IS A GAME OF STRATEGY Debtors are generally extremely alert for the first few months after the trial but have a habit of becoming complacent as time goes by. It is common for a clever judgment creditor to hold off all collection efforts for months, even years, then suddenly attach assets to the shock of the debtor. Thus, �ming and a strategy becomes cri�cal. If the debtor knows you are ac�vely seeking to collect, bank accounts
RESTRICTIONS ON COLLECTIONS California, as most states, provide that certain assets are exempt from collec�on. Moreover, even though you are owed money, the creditor must refrain from harassing the debtor by inappropriate telephone calls, embarrassing scenes in public, or other unlawful collec�on ac�vity. Good legal advice is required before any par�cular ac�on is taken. In sum, if you have a judgment that is collec�ng dust (or be�er yet - interest) it just may be worth having an a�orney a�empt to collect it. Remember, collec�ons are a lesson in pa�ence. Most attorneys will work the judgment for li�le to no money out of pocket. The lawyer gets paid when the judgment is collected which provides incen�ve to collect.
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4. TRANSFERS TO DEFRAUD CREDITORS. A typical reaction of a debtor is to transfer assets into the name of friends or relatives. However, unless fair market value is paid for the transfers (in which case the debtor must account for what happened to the money) the transferee can end up as a defendant in another legal action brought by the creditor, namely a claim that the transfer was one to defraud creditors. This is a complicated but common collection activity. it has had li�le difficulty maintaining in recent years. If the Fed begins li�ing the short-term interest rates it controls more quickly than expected, it may be a sign that Fed policymakers are concerned that the threat of higher infla�on is upon us. If the Fed raises rates quickly, consumers could see rising interest rates and a more vola�le stock market. Your financial advisor can provide you more guidance as you prepare for changes that may lie ahead. The poten�al impact on your bo�om line While no one can predict what will happen in the future, you should consider how to respond to a changing environment for living costs. If infla�on increases rapidly, the impact can be drama�c for consumers. When prices of everyday items begin to no�ceably increase, consumers could have, in effect, less disposable income. The greatest impact can often be on big-�cket items. For example, the price of houses or cars could begin to climb. In select housing markets, this has already happened even though the broader infla�on rate has, at least un�l now, remained subdued. Does that mean you should quickly adjust your spending? While it may seem prudent, you must be careful not to let short-term economic trends overly influence your long-term financial strategy. Being mindful about your spending and saving is a helpful strategy no ma�er the economic backdrop. Prepare your por�olio Investors also need to be cognizant of the poten�al impact infla�on can have on their por�olios. In what has generally been a period of low infla�on (the 1980s through now), stocks and bonds have both performed consistently well. In the 1970s, when infla�on was much higher, stocks lagged their historical averages and bonds were nega�vely affected by rapidly rising interest rates. If infla�on rises, interest rates historically have tended to follow that trend. If infla�on should begin to accelerate, bond yields may as well. This could hurt bond investors, as exis�ng bond holdings can lose value when yields rise in the broader bond market.
If you are concerned that inflation risks will become a greater concern, this may be a good time to review your portfolio. Consider taking steps to prepare for potential changes in the investment environment that could be caused, in part, by changes in the inflation scenario. 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 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
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Upcoming Events FREE CAREGIVER WORKSHOP March 21st- April 4th, 2018 at 10:00am-12:00pm 28333 Valley Boulevard. Sun City, Ca 92586 FREE - ADMISSION Registra�on Required – MaryLou Marquez (951)241-7872 AMBASSADOR MEETING April 2, 2018 at 8:30am-9:00am Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr. #102 Menifee, CA 92586 MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING- MENIFEE CITY HALL April 4, 2018 at 7:00pm Menifee City Council 29714 Haun Rd. Sun City, CA 92586
Law Office of Robert Karwin 29800 Bradley Rd. Suite 103 Sun City, CA 92586 Come join us for a cup of coffee And a side of what’s going on in Menifee Guest Speaker: Daniela Ramirez, IEHP WOMEN & MONEY LUNCHEON April 7, 2018 at 11:00am-3:00pm Primerica 41669 Date St. #200 Murrieta, CA 92562 How to get yur new career started in one of the fastest growing industries! $10 includes admission, lunch and raffles Contact: Brian Horan (951)764-8110
BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR 2018 April 4, 2018 at 9:00am-1:00pm Mt. San Jacinto College 28237 La Piedra Rd. Menifee, CA 92584 Admission to Event is Free For Booths & Business Showcase Availability Please Contact the Chamber 951-672-1991
MENIFEE MUNCH April 9, 2018 at 11:30 am Carnitas Express 26900 Newport Rd. Menifee, CA 92584 A great opportunity to network and get up to date with the latest news and informa�on about Menifee's projects and programs Info: Kayla Charters (951)672-6777
WAKE UP MENIFEE April 5, 2018 at 8:00am-9:00am
CARNIVAL MIXER April 11, 2018 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
Remax’s Diamond 26910 Newport Rd. STE C Menifee, CA 92586 Meet your next business connec�on. Don't forget to bring your raffle item! info@menifeevalleychamber.com CHEF’S TABLE WITH CHEF ROSIE April 16, 2018 at 7:00pm-9:30pm Provecho Grill 26862 Cherry Hills Blvd. Menifee, Ca 92586 Includes food, cra� cocktails and prize drawings. Gratuity not included. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley. Reserve your spot! $100 per person Contact: Julia Burch info@menifeebgc.org KNOWLEDGE IS POWER LUNCHEON April 17, 2018 at 12:00pm-1:00pm Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr. #102 Menifee, CA 92586 Guest Speaker: Ryan Fowler, City of Menifee Community Development Dept. MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING- MENIFEE CITY HALL April 18, 2018 at 7:00pm Menifee City Council 29714 Haun Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586 FIRESTORM CASINO ROYAL April 21, 2018 at 4:00pm-9:00pm Diamond Club at Storm Stadium 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 $25 get admission, $1000 of play money. Silent auc�on, raffles, food, happy hour and live DJ! Tickets and Info: events@pulido. biz SPRING HEARING EVENT April 23-27 9:00am-5:00pm DAILY Sonus 28071 Bradley Road Sun City, CA 92586 Free Hearing Test, Free Otoscopic Exam Free Demo of New Technology, Free hearing aid cleaning, Free hearing consulta�on. Contact Info: Sylvia Acevedo-Frey, Au.D., suncity@sonus.com THE START-UP GRIND April 24, 2018 at 9:00am-12:00pm Menifee Valley Chamber 29737 New Hub Dr. #201 Menifee, CA 92586 Join local entrepreneurs over coffee to learn �ps & secrets they discovered during their start-up grind as entrepreneurs/business owners. Free Event! Informa�on Contact: (951)6721991
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 Karla V Gonzalez - IESBDC – Secretary Karen Nolan - LCL Realty & Property Management – Past Chair
Yanik Gozlan - Menifee Buzz - Director Paul Evenson - Hitzeman & Evenson APCDirector George Mills - A Be�er Look Home Inspec�ons Erika Campo - Wells Fargo - Director Bill Ferrise - Archibald's Drive - Thru Restaurants
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Come join us for a Cup of Joe & a side of whats going on in Menifee. The city will be doing its first "Menifee Minute" and we have guest speaker Daniela Ramirez from IEHP. Our host for the event is The Law Offices of Robert Karwin. Remember the early bird gets the worm... and the doughnut :)
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER LUNCHEON
Come join us on April 17, 2018 from 12:001:00 PM for our monthly knowledge is power luncheon. This Month's, Ryan Fowler from the City's Community Service Dept. Discussing the City's current sign ordinance This is a Brown Bag Event
THE START UP GRIND
The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the City of Menifee and Riverside County Innova�on Month to bring you THE START UP GRIND. Join us to listen to 5 Guest Speaker help guide you with their �ps and secrets they have gained over there many years in business. Look forward to seeing you there. April 24, 2018 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Hosted Breakfast and Coffee
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surance needs and offer guidance on how much coverage you may require. Understand your income tax considera�ons. Ge�ng a new job may involve income tax implica�ons, such as changes in your tax bracket, severance pay, unused vaca�on and unemployment compensa�on. And if you are thinking of exercising stock op�ons, be aware that this, too, can be a taxable event. Finally, if you have to move to take a new job, you may incur some reloca�on and job hun�ng expenses that could be deduc�ble. You will need to discuss all these issues with your tax professional.
HERE’S A CHECKLIST FOR CHANGING JOBS A few genera�ons ago, it was not uncommon for workers to s�ck with a single job for their whole careers. But for many of us today, frequent job changes are a fact of life: The average employee tenure is just over four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Sta�s�cs. So, assuming you’re going to switch jobs a few �mes, you’ll want to be prepared. Here’s a checklist of things you can do to smooth these transi�ons and help your financial situa�on: Build an emergency fund. Some of your job changes may be involuntary, so you’ll want to have a cash cushion handy – just in case. One smart move would be to build an emergency fund, containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account.
insurance marketplace, COBRA continuation coverage or private medical insurance. You might also be eligible to be covered under your spouse’s health insurance. And you may want to learn what your options are for health savings accounts (HSAs), if available.
Review your new benefits package – and take steps to fill gaps. Your new benefits package may include life and disability insurance, but these group policies may not be enough to fully protect you and your family. A financial professional can help you quan�fy your protec�on and in-
Star�ng a new job can be exci�ng – and challenging. But you may be able to make your life easier by pu�ng the above sugges�ons to work. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Consider your op�ons for your former employer’s 401(k) plan. If you had a 401(k) plan with your former employer, you have three main op�ons: You could leave your money in the plan, if the employer allows it; you could move the money into your new employer’s plan, if permi�ed; or you could roll the funds over to an IRA. You’ll want to weigh the “pros” and “cons” of these choices carefully before making a decision. Choose investments from your new re�rement plan. If your new employer offers a 401(k) or similar plan, you’ll need to choose the investments within the plan that are most appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and �me horizon. Contribute as much as you can afford to the plan, and consider increasing your contribu�ons every �me your salary goes up. Make sure you’ve got health insurance. The health insurance offered by your new employer may not begin the minute you start your job. Given the high costs of medical care, you’ll need to make sure you are protected until your coverage kicks in. So, for that interim period, you may need to consider the federal health
LEADERSHIP
By Brian Walker
Two kinds of leaders exist, the true leader and perceived leader. Both have power for different reasons; however, their true leadership may be in ques�on. True leaders understand their posi�on, worked to the level they have achieved and acknowledge the people in their care. Perceived leaders are put on a pedestal through poli�cs, personal rela�onships or high test scores and catapulted into a job �tle. Usually, you know who you are dealing with during a basic conversa�on. Does the person know
their informa�on, do they know the process and what relatable experiences can they share proving the previous informa�on. Or you can observe the way they interact with those around them and the reac�ons those individuals give in return. Do they show respect, disdain or a lackluster effort to complete the task? Personally, my chosen mentors are those having experience and life experiences in the fields I require
help. Taking it a step further, I look for people that will not benefit from a rela�onship. Meaning they are not looking for how I can help them and they only want to aid me in my endeavors. This altruis�c a�tude is not common and very rare but is the underlying wish for a true leader. They want others to suc-
ceed for various reasons but the goal is the same. Where are you with your leadership? Do you brighten or darken the room when you walk in or leave? Do you listen to others with the sole inten�on of helping them? Which leader are you? Take a hard look at your skill set and determine who you can assist. The old saying, “when the student is ready the teacher will appear” holds true in today’s world. Be ready, hold your mentors accountable and help those you lead develop to their full poten�al and you may unlock your true talent and take your life’s abili�es ‘Up One Level’.
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that accompanied a slide presenta�on filled with photos of the Kirkpatrick family, their Victorian-style home and early aerial imagery showing the family ranch. Robert Kirkpatrick and his sons staked out available land on the south side of today’s Newport road. They hauled lumber by wagon from San Jacinto Mountain to construct a dwelling, and began farming their newly acquired land. Today, an elementary school on Menifee road is named in honor of Callie Kirkpatrick, the matriarch whose nine children were raised here. Local historian Be�y Bouris shared first-hand memories of the sprawling ranch when its wire By Bill Zimmerman, Menifee Valley Historical fences contained amber waves of grain. Bouris’s Associa�on family leased and farmed the Kirkpatrick and McCall proper�es a�er Del Webb bought up 14,000 Many of us are familiar with the Menifee Lakes acres of Menifee farmland in 1960. Slideshow community, one of the area’s first single-family photos also depicted scenes of the Menifee Lakes residen�al neighborhoods built in the 1980’s by groundbreaking ceremony by developer John D. the Lusk Company. Located on the east side of Lusk, who purchased the land in 1979. I-215, the community includes shopping plazas, a When the Saturday morning program was about regional park and the Mt. San Jacinto Community to begin, members of Menifee’s Historical Association were thrilled to see descendants of College campus. At a recent free program, local historians revealed the Kirkpatrick family arriving to attend the that the land was also one of the first in the Meni- program. Some had driven from South Orange fee Valley to be claimed under the Homestead Act County and as far away as Lone Pine to hear in the early 1880’s. Guests listened to narra�on about their ancestor’s life in Menifee over 100 years ago. A�er the program, the Kirkpatrick descendants joined Historical Associa�on board members at the recently placed monument honoring the family. The monument is placed at the Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary School. Menifee Union School Board members Bob O’Donnell and Jerry Bowman joined the group to celebrate the occasion. For more informa�on about Sun City’s history, please visit the Menifee History Museum, which is open Sundays from 1 to 4pm. Admission is free. Also Descendants of the Kirkpatrick family join board members at the newly visit menifeehistory.com
HISTORY PROGRAM TELLS OF FIRST PIONEERS OF TODAY’S MENIFEE LAKES
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NAFE (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FEMALE EXECUTIVES) WINS 2018 CHAMPION OF WOMEN AWARD Robbie Mo�er, nafe Global Coordinator and a resident of Menifee, CA was presented with the Champion of Women Award by the Women of Influence Organiza�on Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in Orange County. Nafe was a finalist with 8 other companies for this award and then was declared the winner at the event on the stage. Nafe’s mission is to help women grow both personally and Left to right: Pamela Moffat, Shelly Rufin (shelly was professionally, Robbie also a 2017 Nafe Ace Award winner as well) and Robbie Motter holding the nafe award nafe gets involved in recently started a 501 c3 non many community projects and loves helping others soar profit called Global Society Fe- to greatness, says Robbie Motter nafe global coordinator. male Entrepreneurs which will Check out our website at wrnafe.com, nafe.com partner with nafe on educa�on workships and the annual conference Nafe has 11 networks that meet Robbie does every year. On the stage monthly at various loca�ons in Robbie said" this award is for all nafe Southern CA, Beverly Hills, Carlsbad, members across the country and in Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Menifee, the audience as well as all women Murrieta, Riverside, San Fernando in the audience that do great things Valley, San Juan Capistrano, Temeceveryday to touch a life and make a ula and West Hollywood, more are planned for the future. difference". Several of her nafe members were also finalists for the event as well, they were Shelly Ruffin a Temecula Businesswoman, co-director of Temecula nafe and Menifee resident for Gamechanger Award, Pamela Moffat from Dana Point and a member of the San Juan Capistrano Nafe for Life�me Legacy award, Dr Cherilyn Lee, Co-Director Marina del Rey Nafe and LA resident for Woman Breaking Barriers Award and a Beverly Hills Resident.
MAKE SOMEONE FEEL EXTRA SPECIAL
by Robbie Mo�er
Ever said ‘Thank You’ or ‘I Love You’ with a cup of coffee or tea? Well now, that heartfelt gesture can be made extra special with the I See You Candle. There’s nothing else like this on the market. It is the first ever candle gift topper, easy to assemble, sold as a single unit that includes a white bow with a patent pending base attached to the center of the bow, one all-natural hand dipped beeswax celebration candle, and a booklet of matches. The packaging is made from recycled and sustainable materials and is 100% made in the USA. The product enables customers to celebrate any occasion and moment with a wish. It is a creative and perfect way for anyone to celebrate something or someone’s anniversaries, promotions or just because moments. It’s quick, easy and turns almost anything into an instant gift. C h e c k out their website at iseeyoucompany.com/ You can reach Amy Di Cesare, Co-Owner of The I Can See You Company at: amy@ theiseeyoucompany.com or (951) 5884925.
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MENIFEE COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING ABOLISHING MAYOR’S TERM LIMITS AND CEASE ELECTING THE MAYOR-AT-LARGE
While this proposal is at an advanced stage, the current Mayor, Neil Winters, has a different opinion. He does not want the Mayor-at-large terms to be changed or abolished. Commen�ng on the issue when it was first introduced, Mayor Winters said: “I don't take it personally. I feel they have merit. I believe pu�ng it in the people's hand is a good thing to do." From his disapproval of the proposed Measure, Neil is the one who voted ‘No’ in the 4-1 votes that would see the development of the proposal that will be put on the November 2020 ballot. Regarding the Mayor's term limit,
MENIFEE RESIDENT AWARDED “COMMUNITY CHAMPION” AWARD The City of Menifee is excited to announce that Menifee resident Gloria Sanchez has been selected as a “Community Champion” by the California Parks & Recrea�on Society (CPRS) for her �reless efforts improving the quality of life for Menifee residents. The Community Champion Award honors and recognizes individuals and organiza�ons who have contributed significant effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks and recrea�on. Mrs. Sanchez has volunteered close to 100 hours assis�ng with organizing and prepara�on for the heartwarming Menifee event "Menifee Be�er Together." This event brings together numerous non-profits, local business-
the Council voted 3-2 sugges�ng that there will be a Measure that will ask voters if they want term limits on the Mayor. Come November 2020, if Menifee voters approve the Measure, then Menifee will not have a Mayor elected to serve a four-year term, but the Council members will become Mayor with a one-year term limit rota�ng. How is the public receiving the two bal-
lot Measures that will go into the next general elec�on? We may not have a census or a representa�ve sample of the public opinion regarding these two Measures, but the media always publish the most convincing responses. John Smelser, a Menifee resident, is of the opinion that those we elected are concerned with their welfare. He believes that Menifee has no problem with the form of government, except
es, City staff, youth organiza�ons, and schools to work with the Inland Valley Habitat for Humanity in beau�fying homes for seniors who are not able to complete regular exterior house work, beau�fy parks, and par�cipate in a community clean-up. Among her many accolades, Mrs. Sanchez planned and coordinated two large scale Senior Health Fairs for the City of Menifee
in the past two years. Each year, the Health Fair has included more vendors, more a�endees, and improved community feedback. Mrs. Sanchez is the Chairperson of the Riverside County Office on Aging, and works with Supervisor Marion Ashley's Office advising the Supervisor on ma�ers of importance facing seniors. Mrs. Sanchez simultaneously serves as the Chairperson of the Menifee Senior Advisory Council. Mrs. Sanchez has served as Chairperson since the Senior Advisory Commi�ee's incep�on in 2015. During her �me as Chairperson of the Senior Advisory Commi�ee, Mrs. Sanchez has developed a comprehensive resource guide, and worked with staff to ensure funds were available to print the resource guides for all senior residents. “Community involvement is cri�cal for a healthy community” said Neil Winter, Mayor of Menifee. “Gloria
that those holding offices are seeking self-interest. The former Menifee Mayor, Sco� Mann, backed the two Measures. He said: "Every member of the Council should have the opportunity to serve as Mayor on a rota�ng basis." Elsewhere, a 2008 candidate for Menifee Council, Tony Amatulli, believes that there is no reason for changing how Menifee Mayoral seat func�ons. He said: "I'd rather have the public choose and the Mayor serve for four years." At Menifee Buzz, we can see the mixed public recep�on of the proposed two measures aiming at changing mayoral administra�on por�olio. We are expec�ng more debate, but what we are sure is that the two Measures will be available in the ballot box come November 6, 2020. We will con�nue following keenly on the progressing debate regarding the proposed changes in the mayoral seat. We expect more reac�on from the public while we are exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed Measures.
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is a shining example of how great events and accomplishments come out of community engagement. We are proud to have Gloria as a Menifee resident, and are very excited to see her receive this well-deserved recogni�on.” Mrs. Sanchez will formally accept the Community Champion Award on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the CPRS Awards Banquet to be held at the conclusion of a week-long conference in Long Beach. For more informa�on please contact the Community Services Department Office at (951) 723-3880 or visit us online www.cityofmenifee.us.
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MENIFEE RECOGNIZED AS 41ST “SAFEST CITY IN CALIFORNIA” The City of Menifee has recently been recognized as one of the “Safest Cities in California” by Safe Home, a professional review company. City of Menifee’s ranking as the 41st safest City, among all California cities with a population of at least 50,000 that were analyzed using the latest FBI crime statistics, crime trends, population density, population trends, unemployment
MENIFEE LAKES PLAZA WELCOMES ADDITIONAL QUALITY TENANTS The City’s Economic Development Department and the developer Muirfield Proper�es announced today, several addi�onal tenants for phase II of Menifee Lakes Plaza, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Waba Grill, Saporro Sushi, Cosmo Nail & Spa, and Blaze Pizza at the Menifee Lakes Plaza shopping center, located at the corner of Newport and Antelope Roads. The tenants listed above are joining a quality line-up at the under-construc�on neighborhood shopping center. The 150,000 square foot, high-traffic, plaza will include already announced Barons Market, Café Rio, Raising Cane’s, Jamba Juice, and a built 38,000 square foot, LA Fitness center with state-
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of-the-art workout and cardio equipment and indoor pool. The plaza also features a built 12-pump Chevron gas sta�on with 3,400 square foot convince store, car wash and lube center. Phase II construc�on is expected to begin next month with the phase II tenant list. “Menifee Lakes Plaza is providing our residents more ameni�es and op�ons for shopping,” said Mayor Neil Winter. “This center is shaping up to be one of our shining commercial developments and we will con�nue to welcome quality developments such as this plaza with open arms.” The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf originated in Southern California in 1963 and is the oldest and largest privately held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the United States. The company has grown to be an interna�onal icon and currently has over 1,000 stores in nearly 30 countries, including loca�ons in Temecula and Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. For more informa�on, please visit: www.coffeebean.com.
rate, median income and education level within each City. Menifee Mayor Neil Winter states “We are proud to be recognized as one of California’s safest Cities by Safe Home, as my colleagues on the City Council and I have been working hard to increase the quality of life for our residents. “ Mayor Winter continues, “Public Safety is just one of the many components that contribute to a great quality of life, and thanks to Measure DD (the one-cent sales tax increase approved by Menifee voters), the City
was able to increase critical public safety services and begin to address our road conditions and infrastructure projects in the City. This distinction is proof that the City Councils policy changes were warranted with maintaining Menifee as a safe, clean, and vibrant community, which was also the goal of Measure DD.” Revenues from Measure DD, the one percent sales tax approved by Menifee voters in November 2016, are required to remain local and are needed on an on-going basis to plan for the future, and to prevent cuts to City services
such as public safety, road maintenance and repairs, infrastructure, and other general service needs. For more information about Safe Home’s “Safest Cities in California,” rankings please visit https://www. safehome.org/safest-cities/ca/ and for more information about the City of Menifee or Measure DD, please visit, www.cityofmenifee.us.
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er loans than credit cards!Here is an idea of the range of loans Student loan, Revolving Stores and Gas Cards,credit card, mortgage, line of credit, car loan etc. 6. Dispu�ng nega�ve items/ errors and having them removed also improves your credit score.
WHAT’S THE SCORE!
by Joan E Wakeland
Remember when you are walking in a Store and an Item speaks to you saying”you need me, I need to go home with you today” You say “do I need you, you are really cute.” Then you break down! Got to have it, going to get it! So you walk up to the Cashier to pay for it. She asks “Are you going to put this on your ( name of Store Card ) today. You say no, I will use my card. She replies ”you can get our card and receive an extra discount of(some appealing number) if you do so today! You won’t need to pay for another 30 days. You can also use this Card at our other Stores. You really crumble now and leave the store not only with your great purchase but also a Store Credit Card that can be used at Affiliate Stores. What a deal! 30 Days later, the Statement arrives in the mail. You place it on your desk thinking I will just take care of that when I get my paycheck! For whatever reason it does not get paid. You are 30 days late with an addi�onal charge on your Revolving Charge card with an interest rate that is Compounding. Wow! Don’t get stressed, there is a way out and you can get back on track. Let’s talk about shi�ing our spending habits. Listed below are some factors that nega�vely impact your Credit:
JOEL REESE “THE SINGING COWBOY”
By Robbie Mo�er
SHOWING UP is like a treasure map. Recently at the Vera Diva luncheon at Tonino Restaurant & Wine Bar in Murrieta, I no�ced a photo on the wall of a Joel Reese. I asked Tony, the owner, if it was the same Joel Reese that lived in Temecula and performed in Nashville. "I think it is”, he said. “He performs here every Friday night so why don't you come and see if it is the person you know." So on Friday I showed up with my friend Shelly where he was playing. I walked up to him, introduced myself, and asked him if he remembered a western event I booked him many years ago. He remembered me and the event, which was a big success. I had lost touch with him and was so happy that I found him again. He is an amazing and talented performer. It was a pleasure for us to have dinner and enjoy the music. He even sang a song for Shelly and I. Joel Reese was born in Livermore, California. In 1967 his family moved to a ranch in Temecula where his grandpa trained horses and put on horse shows. When he was three years old he would
1. Not paying bills on �me , payment history makes up 35% of your Credit Score 2. Not having a credit card! 3. Maintaining a high balance, whatever your limit is you should use about 30% of it, people with u�liza�on of 10% get the best interest rate from lenders! 4. Not recommended to cut up the card when you have paid it off as this disrupts tracking your history. Keep at least one.The oldest one preferably or the one with lowest interest rate. 5. Repossession of your Auto etc. 6. Foreclosure on a home How to Posi�vely impact your Score 1. Check your own score. You want to do this to see where you are! 2. Check for errors ! Some body other than you may be using your card, closed accounts may be there that are not removed, late payments that are there a�er 7 years affect you. The law requires removal of that !
can remember he was dreaming of engaging, entertaining and enriching others. Even as a young boy from Sunday a�ernoon concerts to school talent shows he was always pu�ng on a show. Along his journey he realized many of his dreams, such as learning to play the guitar, wri�ng songs, and living and performing in Nashville. He had a couple of songs published by Garth Brooks and George Strait's companies, and is most thrilled that he had the opportunity to influence many children to believe in themselves, read, write and play music. He has been a professional dreamer for some 35 years and now is totally dedicated to mentoring and helping others to achieve their dreams. “The power of love, music and humor is good medicine. It heals most anything that ails you,” he said. He has a contagious smile, repertoire of beau�ful, moving music and comical quotes to his audience. He’s primarily a storytelling balladeer. “But as an entertainer I like to rock it up a bit", he con�nues. “I thrive on spontaneity and I aim to inspire, making people "feel" the music and move them through a range of emo�ons and musical styles”. In addi�on to the many places he has performed, he performed for former Texas Governor George W. Bush and television personality, Barbara Walters. He was one of the songwriters used by the Country Music Hall of Fame for their "Words and Music" elementary school programs in Nashville, Tn., from 2001-2007. Opening shows for Western ar�sts such as Riders in the Sky, Michael Mar�n Murphey, and the sons of the San Joaquin. When he performs for students, Joel shares the character traits, habits and rou�nes that have been necessary for achieving many of his goals and dreams. He was asked to write the songs for Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's "Ready, Set, Van Gogh" program. Joel also has a Keynote Concert called "Make Your Life a Masterpiece." His presenta�on includes the following invita�ons to set your brush in mo�on: • •
watch the western entertainers and listen to them on the radio, stars like Johnny Cash and others. He knew then that was what he wanted to do. At age 15 he was playing at a pizza place and then started playing in Clubs. He went on to be a big band vocalist in Oklahoma from ages 18-20 and then got a break to perform at the Opryland Theme Park in Nashville. He loved mee�ng Minnie Pearl who told him "Always love your audience and they will love you back." He has never forgo�en that. He also played in Las Vegas Shows at places like the Dunes and other loca�ons, performed in Branson, Mo in 1994, and from 1991-2008 he was known as the "Singing Cowboy" and entertained lots of children as well as did teacher’s workshop's. He has con�nued to play in many places in California including Nursing Homes, Community Concerts, Corporate Events and also was at Legoland, In Carlsbad as the Singing Cowboy. Over the years Joel Reese has met and worked with a lot of guitarists including Benny Garcia, Edgar Cruz, Roy Clark, Steve Wariner, Jerry Swallow, Jeff Dayton, Glen Campbell and George Benson. Everyone is designed to dream and as far back as he
3. Inquires make up 10% of your credit score. Lenders for car loans, mortgages, apartment rental landlords will run a credit check. 4. Apply for a new card and ge�ng it improves your score. Having different types of Credit will impact your Credit if you can responsibly pay on �me. It is a great way to show that you are capable. 5. Diversify your loans, you need oth-
You are encouraged to stay within your Income Range to avoid what can easily happen to anyone who was not aware of how to manage money because this was not taught to them. Your are encouraged to get informa�on so that you can func�on within a posi�ve cashflow. Disclaimer: The author is not a Financial Advisor but a Financial Educator with a mission of sharing income shi�ing strategies that can increase your cashflow! Come and join my next FREE Educa�on class May 19th at 10:30 am at Provident Bank Community Center 27010 Sun City Blvd, Menifee, CA. Call 909-721-7648 or email Joanewakeland@gmai.com to reserve your space.
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Commit to excellence Refine our way of being; brush strokes and color palate Choose an op�mis�c lens on life Prac�ce loving and giving with no inten�on of receiving anything back Make �me to create beau�ful rela�onships Express our lives in a way that truly moves people Make every moment count, one day and one brush stroke at a �me Pre-visualize what we desire to create Master what ma�ers See our lives as a work of art in progress Curate our crea�ve minds for what we really want Create a las�ng, loving legacy in the service of others
He will be speaking on this topic March 14th for the Menifee Nafe network lunch mee�ng. You can Show Up Friday nights at Tonino Restaurant & Wine Bar, 24530 Village Walk Place, Murrieta. He has performed there for over three years. You can also find Joel at Leoness Cellars Winery where he is part of Employee Development and Training for Temecula Valley Winery Management. You can reach Joel at joel@tvwinerymanagement. com
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Local MERCY NOLAND, CEO/ FOUNDER VERIDIVA WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP
By Robbie Mo�er
When Mercedita Noland, known as “Mercy”, joined Temecula Nafe group, I got to know her event be�er when I joined her VeriDiva Network, an awesome group of women. “I have always been an advocate for women,” she said. “In my young adulthood, I had the opportunity to work for the Na�onal Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), founded by Former Philippine First Lady, Imelda Marcos in 1978.” NCRFW was created in response to the United Na�ons Charter declaring that this global organiza�on is dedicated to human rights with no discrimina�on based on gender. In October 2010, a�er much soul searching, Mercy founded the VeriDiva Women's Business Networking Group. VeriDiva is a combina�on of two special words, "Veri" from the La�n Veritas which means "Truth", and “Diva” which is Italian feminine for a"Leading Star", thusVeriDiva! "Its main func�on was to create and support government programs that helped underserved women, especially in rural areas to be more economically self-sufficient”, Mercy said. “It created a movement
called “Balikatan” or “Shoulder-to-Shoulder”. One of its most successful programs was to help women in the "hospitality industry" transi�on out of this profession, by teaching them to develop a livelihood and trade in co�age industries, such as basket making, wood carving and making other na�ve cra�s.” In the intervening 30 years or so, she has had successful careers, immigrated to the United States, got married, had a child, got divorced and her life became a DOOVER! Over the years, she said: "I had the opportunity to be mentored by so many dynamic and high-achieving women who make it their business and mission to support other women achieve their highest poten�al. They were my ANCHOR and my INSPIRATION!" "I am always searching for a way to do
Page B 9 this. Even in my role as Financial Advisor, I find myself constantly advoca�ng for the financial well-being of my women clients. A�er many years of being a leader in other women's groups, I decided to establish my own. I wanted to develop an organiza�on, a SISTERHOOD of WOMEN, whose members truly cared, not just for their business bo�om line, but for their fellow members and the community. I wanted to go beyond the transac�onal model! “Our mission is to develop and establish a truly transforma�onal rela�onship-based networking for women that will provide and enhance values to each member both on a personal and professional level. I believe that every woman is a leading lady in her own life. VeriDiva's Membership Guidelines are based on the Transforma�onal Rela�onship Model, therefore, were precisely created to bring out the very best in each of its members. Our processes and procedures are targeted to produce successful results by providing mee�ngs that are mo�va�onal, upli�ing and empowering. With this end in mind, and through
the power of authen�c and mutually suppor�ve rela�onships, we will enable our members to expand their own network in a holis�c and organic way.” “This coming October, we will be celebra�ng our 8th year anniversary. We are small but we are very strong! Individually and collec�vely, we have achieved quite a lot, and look forward to bigger and greater things!” As a member, I have seen this group do some great community work, and Mercy is so talented. Everything she does for the network is first class. She has elegant taste and makes amazing door prize baskets that are so beau�ful everyone wants to win them. I have met lots of dynamic women in the group, many are also my Nafe members as well. They all have a beau�ful caring heart like Mercy who are always there to help each other. I am honored to know this dynamic woman and call her my friend. Mercy can be reached via email mercynoland777@gmail.com Also through the contact page of www.veridiva.com