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Volume 8

Issue # 2

August 2018

INSIDE HOW TO CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL Choosing a professional to assist you is a daun�ng task. Not only will this professional assist you with some life changing task, such as inves�ng your money, defending you or your business in a lawsuit, brokering your property, or doing your taxes, but you will have to rely on them for their exper�se and your own peace of mind. Page B1

MEET BILL ZIMMERMAN MAYOR OF MENIFEE

by Gabriella Venturo

A�er two City Council mee�ngs, the failure to agree and endless discussions, the City of Menifee has appointed Bill Zimmerman to ﬁll the remainder of Mayor Winter’s term on July 18, 2018. Bill Zimmerman has been an inﬂuen�al leader in the community for many years now. He has helped start the Menifee Boys & Girls Club in which he will s�ll con�nue to serve on their Board. He also was President of the Arts Council, and is currently on the Board for our Historical Associa�on. Zimmerman began serving as a Governing Board Trustee for Mt. San Jacinto College District in 2014 and this last year as the Board's Chairman. He was appointed to Menifee's Inaugural Planning Commission in 2009, and more recently on our Parks, Recrea�on and Trails Commission. This service has allowed him to

build solid working rela�onships with the city staﬀ over the years, which has made the transi�on to his new role a smooth one. With his years of dedica�on to art, culture and educa�on in Menifee, we can expect that his mindset will be to promote those interests going forward. "I am thrilled to accept the challenge of serving as Mayor of the City that I care so deeply about. I've been fortunate over the years to serve alongside many dedicated community servants in Menifee. Together as volunteers we have accomplished many posi�ve things that improve our resident's lifestyle. We're proud of those accomplishments but measured in our joy knowing that much more is yet to be done. So when our city leaders asked me to ﬁll the remainder of Mayor Winter's term,

I answered that call. I intend to be a hard working servant leader like Neil was for our fabulous city," says Zimmerman. As our city con�nues to grow, residents should rest assured knowing Zimmerman has an extensive background in city planning and engineering. One of his ﬁrst projects in 1984 was for the Menifee Lakes Development by the Lusk Company. He also prepared the map drawings for Rancho California's Master Plan, which later became the City of Temecula. Four years ago, he became a Self-Employed Consultant a�er 30 years at the ﬁrm. This gives Zimmerman the opportunity to spend more of his �me serving the community. Con�nua�on Page A2

MENIFEE OFFERS ‘COOL CENTER’ FOR RESIDENTS With heat expected to rise the end of this week, the City of Menifee would like to remind residents that it has partnered with the County of Riverside Community Ac�on Partnership to oﬀer a “Cool Center” at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in the City of Menifee. Page A8 OPERATION BACK TO SCHOOL CONTINUES TO SERVE MENIFEE Opera�on Back to School has set the sights on the 2018-2019 academic year as the organiza�on is planning to raise dona�ons once again to support families that cannot aﬀord school supplies in the District, despite the law that secures free educa�onal supply for every pupil in California. Page A6

CITY BUZZ

CITY OF MENIFEE BALLOT Three Candidates, One Officially Certified to run for City Council Three Menifee residents including an incumbent, put themselves forward for the two Council seats up for the General Municipal Election that will be held on November 6, 2018. Gloria Sanchez, who previously announced her run for the Council, is the only resident among three to return the paperwork for the candidacy certification as of August 2nd. She will be running for the second time to

CITY BUZZ JEFF WYMAN APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER BY MENIFEE CITY MANAGER City of Menifee City Manager Armando G. Villa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeﬀ B. Wyman as the City’s new Assistant City Manager. Page B7

win a seat in the Council after she lost to John Denver in the 2014 election. She is also serving as the Senior Advisory Committee Chair for the City Council, to which she was appointed by late Menifee Mayor Neil Winter. The other candidates who pulled nomination papers, Dean Deines,

LOCAL BUZZ OLYMPIAD IN THE MAKING Thirteen year old Isabelle Hawley is a local Judo player in training to be a future Olympiad. Page A2

for District 4, who ran for the Inaugural Council Membership in 2008 followed by the City’s Incorporation, and incumbent Matt Liesemeyer, who currently represents District 2, have not yet officially qualified as candidates. The seat will be the second one up for election as longtime Councilmember Denver will not be running due to term limits. The two other District seats will not be up for the upcoming election as regard to the staggered election system in Menifee. Page B7

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Local Con�nua�on A1

MEET BILL ZIMMERMAN MAYOR OF MENIFEE

by Gabriella Venturo

Many residents were an�cipating what decision was going to be made as the City Council was ge�ng down to the wire on �me. The ﬁrst �me the Council met back in June, they failed to come to an agreement. If they would have failed to come to a decision on July

18, they would have been forced to hold a special elec�on, cos�ng the city over $200,000. Our tax sensi�ve community should be thrilled this wasn’t the outcome. With a li�le less than a week under his belt, Zimmerman has adopted a Facebook page in which he intends to pick up where Neil Winter le� oﬀ. Neil was very ac�ve on social media, proving transparency and allowing residents to address their concerns immediately. Says Zimmerman: "I

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com intend to be accessible to everyone. Social media is an effec�ve way to share informa�on and communicate together. It can be �me consuming, but it's worth the effort." As you can imagine, Zimmerman’s to-do list is going to be extensive. One of the first things on his list is to take advantage of Na�onal, State and County grants that are available to help fund transporta�on improvements like freeway overpasses and arterial roadways. As Menifee is already recognized as key stakeholder, Zimmerman tells us: "One of the most important roles for a City's Mayor and its Council members is to be strong representa�ves on Regional

Boards. The ability to clearly ar�culate the city's posi�on and its needs is vital. If you're not at the table you won't get served". It is a great honor to welcome Bill Zimmerman into this posi�on. His ﬁrst City Council mee�ng will be on August 1, 2018 and encourages all to a�end. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

OLYMPIAD IN THE MAKING

by Rhyan Nile

Thirteen year old Isabelle Hawley is a local Judo player in training to be a future Olympiad. Like anybody who has ever achieved success, she has been through some struggles. She was an aspiring soccer player un�l she was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthri�s (JIA). Nearly 300,000 children, from infants to teenagers, in the U.S., have some form of arthri�s. It is the most common type of arthri�s in children. In 2014, at the age of 9, JIA started a�acking her joints, mainly in her ankles and knees. This ul�mately forced her to have to find another sport to pursue. She found Judo through her brother who was prac�cing Judo at the �me. Judo is a modernized version of Mar�al Art. Starting Judo at the age of 9 is technically late according to most standards. Isabelle got her first taste of compe��on by winning mul�ple gold medals at small local tournaments. She then went on her way to winning the 2014 California State Games. In 2016 Isabelle’s body began to struggle due to her having to take chemotherapy injec�ons to help her fight off her disease. At the age of 12, she decided to look into better nutri�on to help her keep her disease under control. Along with her family and coaches, Israel and Valerie Hernandez, Isabelle did not give up and fought back. Her strategy began to work.

In 2017, she started winning again, as well as, found her natural weight division 53kg. So far, Isabelle as won 6 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, and 2 Bronze Medals. She was not only thriving on the mat, but she was thriving oﬀ the mat as well. Her body was overcoming the disease, and was reduced down to inﬂamma�on in one spot on her ankle. Isabelle started compe�ng on the Na�onal and Interna�onal level where she won the Youth Na�onal Championship Jr. Olympics, Interna�onal Jr. Olympics, and Golden State Open and she is 13-0 this season. Isabelle has now defeated the Collegiate Novice Na�onal Champion

from UC Berkeley. Her wins have secured her spot as the number one ranked Juv at 53kg female Judo player in the Na�on. She is preparing for the Junior US Open on July 27th, 2018. She is also aiming to put her lock on the Infan�le Pan Am team to represent the United States and USA Judo in Paraguay, November 2018. Keep your eye on Miss Isabelle Hawley. You will be watching her compete in the Olympics one day, and she’ll be bigger, stronger, and be�er. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH By: Jim T. Gammill

Arts Council Menifee is proud to name Joseph Olivarez as their Ar�st of the Month for August. Joseph Olivarez was born in Fontana California. His parents were real estate investors and due to the nature of their profession, the Olivarez family moved o�en during Josephs youth. In fact, the family moved around 20 �mes before Joseph had even made it out of elementary school. Eventually, the family found themselves taking up residence in Oahu, Hawaii where Joseph a�ended the 4th and 5th grade. It was here that Joseph had his ﬁrst experience performing music in front of a crowd. “All of the 3rd and 4th graders learned two songs to perform at the school’s Christmas concert,” Olivarez recalls, “the standard Mele Kalikimaka, and Hot Cup of Cocoa. I would say that it had an impact on me considering that I can s�ll remember the words and the dance moves!” Eventually, his parents separated and the family moved back to the mainland. Joseph’s father se�led in Riverside County, while Joseph and his younger sister ended up staying with their mother in San Diego. It was while attending school in San Diego that Joseph found himself really ge�ng into what would become one of his life’s driving passions... music! Olivarez felt a connec�on with the church music that he had heard throughout his childhood and loved the way that the musicians in the church band would play so organically and in the moment. Joseph s�ll remembers the wonder that he felt when he ﬁrst observed his parents and the other adults in the congrega�on singing with no ego, vocal insecuri�es, or embarrassment. As an educator, Joseph uses dancing games and other fun exercises to replicate these same feelings of comfort, joy, and community inside his classroom. Joseph’s musical horizons truly started to broaden during his freshman year at Torrey Pines High School. “I bought a Fender precision bass from my friend’s older brother. It was white, old, and awesome. I took a handful of lessons and before I knew it I was memorizing bass lines by ear. Everything from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Police, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, you name it!” Joseph loved to ‘jam’ with his friends and

one of the bands that he was a member of won Ba�le of the Bands at The Belly-Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Joseph had found a new love in rock n roll, but his involvement in the church also con�nued to progress; he played guitar and sang for the youth services, led bible studies, and even taught Sunday school. A�er gradua�ng high school, Olivarez moved back to Hawaii, where he found himself doing odd jobs and performing at music gigs while a�ending community college. This proved to be a challenge at �mes, especially since Joseph was also trying to sa�ate his newly formed surf habit whenever he could. During his �me in Hawaii, Joseph took on a couple of jobs that would inﬂuence his future. One was working as a caretaker for two elementary school kids that had parents with jobs that required them to travel o�en. As

Five years a�er gradua�ng high school, Joseph decided to begin his college educa�on. It was partly because of the joys of educa�ng others in Hawaii that Joseph decided to pursue both music and teaching in college. He returned to the mainland to earn his undergraduate degree from The University of San Diego. During the course of his educa�onal career, he received several musical scholarships. While in a�endance, Joseph also played string bass, studied piano, and played many memorable shows, some of which were interna�onal. Joseph chose to go straight into graduate school upon comple�on of his undergraduate degree and was accepted into Carnegie Mellon University in Pi�sburgh, Pennsylvania. There he focused on Music Educa�on with an emphasis in composi�on. It was at

very seriously and he feels very fortunate to have spent a great deal of �me with Bell Mountain Middle School’s recently re�red band teacher, Richard Ke�ner (also a past ACM ar�st of the month). “I knew that deep down, the most important thing for me, was to live a life of service. Living a life, where I could give back to the greater good,” Olivarez reflects, “I heard this quote (paraphrased from David Visco�) from Richard Ke�ner during his last concert and I think that it really speaks volumes”: “The purpose of life is to find your gi�. The meaning is to give it away.” “I respect him (Richard Ke�ner) tremendously as a teacher and even more as a human. He lived by this quote daily, and not just in his classroom, but by mentoring other teachers, giving life advice, and being a kind and though�ul person.“ Olivarez is always trying to give his students the best opportunity to give back to their community and during his first year of teaching at HCMS, he has managed to provide the

�me went on, the job seemed less like work and more like a familial responsibility; one of the kids had skeletal muscular dystrophy and needed a lot of a�en�on. Joseph’s du�es included everything from baseball prac�ce, to packing lunches, to math tutoring, and most importantly, constant a�en�on. A while later, Olivarez found himself tutoring Samoans for the American Ci�zenship exam. “It was a transforma�ve experience to devote my weekends to tutor people studying to take the US Ci�zenship test. It was also very impac�ul. I worked with adults; most were older than me, with much more wisdom and life experience. I made some great friends while I was doing it, and just like with the two kids from before, I got to witness the transforma�ve powers of educa�on,” Olivarez said.

Carnegie Mellon that Olivarez had the opportunity to student teach for the late, Dr. Robert Page. “He was a musical giant. His impact in choral music over the span of his career was immense. He was a Grammy award winning musician and even gave lessons to professional opera singers. His �me was in high demand and his knowledge was sought a�er all the �me. But he always had �me to talk to me, to go out for lunch, or have me over for dinner at his house. I feel so fortunate to have spent �me with him, witness his teaching methodology and learn from him. He had a huge impact in my music and my life.” Teaching was a required part of the curriculum at Carnegie Mellon and Joseph taught classes in Pennsylvania as he was comple�ng his coursework. A�er gradua�on, Olivarez began teaching K-8 students at Peabody Elementary School where he received recogni�on as the 2012 Music Teacher of the Year from the Albemarle Family Magazine. Eventually, Joseph found his way back to California, teaching first in Morro Bay and then coming to teach at Menifee’s Hans Christensen Middle School. Olivarez found himself with big shoes to fill; as former ACM ar�st of the month recipient, Craig Yancey’s successor. Joseph took the assignment happily and did not miss a step in taking over where Mr. Yancey le� off. “My job is to make them be�er musicians,” Olivarez says of his students, “but my goal is to help them to be be�er people in the process.” Educa�on is something that Joseph takes

HCMS Jazz band with opportuni�es to play at the “Merry Chris-Mess House”, the Menifee 2017 Christmas tree ligh�ng, as well as a “Breakfast with Santa” event held at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center. His advocacy for the importance of community outreach certainly does not stop there. Joseph played a cri�cal roll in helping to make the 2018 Menifee’s Got Talent event a success. He was able to use his past experience with live sound to make Arts Council Menifee’s ﬁrst event at HCMS an absolute success! Colleen Ackerman, Arts Council Menifee Trustee and organizer of Menifee’s Got Talent, had the following to say about Joseph Olivarez: “Joseph was absolutely wonderful helping us with Menifee's Got talent this year. His high level of enthusiasm, can do spirit, and posi�ve energy is only equaled by his exper�se in sound and stage managing. He helped make this year's MGT the most successful yet. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future.” When he isn’t teaching the next genera�on of musicians or helping with community events, Joseph enjoys prac�cing Jiu-Jitsu, spending �me with his dogs; Fritz and Crosby, and preparing for the birth of his ﬁrst child with his wife, Kialynn. Arts Council Menifee is proud to name Joseph Olivarez as August’s Ar�st of the Month.

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 INF 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 Monday Karaoke 6 to 10 Fri Live Entertainment Call Them For Details Phone: (951) 600-7396 Franklin's Cove Bar And Grill 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, Ca 92562 Phone Number (951) 696-2211 TUESDAY KARAOKE 7:30 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 FRI SAT LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY KARAOKE 6 TO 9 -RANDY Ponderosa Bar And Grill 27126 Shadel Rd Menifee Ca. 92586 SUNDAY Karaoke 6 to 10 Laura MONDAY Karaoke 6 to 10 Wayne Tuesday Music With Pam N Paul 5 To 8 Friday -Sat CALL THE VENUE (951) 679-7008 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

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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 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 CALL VENUE 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 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

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Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com 1.5oz Bombay Sapphire .25oz Lemon Juice Canada Dry Tonic Lemon Cucumber Lemon Verbena Chill a rocks glass In shaker muddle 3-4 lemon verbena leaves and 1 lemon cucumber wheel with .25 ounces of lemon juice Empty into chilled rocks glass ﬁll with ice. Add 1.5 oz Bombay Sapphire top with tonic and s�r to chill. Garnish with cucumber wheel and lemon verbena leaves.

LEMON VERBENA GIN COCKTAIL Kristoffer and I visited the Farmers Market in old town Temecula last Saturday to buy fresh ingredients for a private dinner. I was thrilled to see that our farmers market is now offering more of a selec�on. We stopped at Tule Peak Farms and bought some micro greens and picked up some Lemon Verbena. It is a great herb when you need a strong lemony taste. It’s a good replacement for lemon grass as well. I was inspired to put in my seafood ceviche and Kris said he would add it to a Gin Cocktail. This dinner was coming together right before my eyes! Many people show up first thing

CBD OIL NOW FOUND IN HOPS

by Kim Candice

If you have a concern about get�ng your CBD oil through a cannabis source for example “hemp”, you can now get this amazing supplement through the grain hops (flowers of the Hop plant also called the seed cone) Humulus lupulus, a non cannabis alterna�ve. Before I talk about Hops, lets review a li�le about Hemp and CBD oil. Hemp is not considered a drug. It is impossible to get “high from hemp”, however CBD oil derived from hemp does contain traces of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). To be federally compliant, it must be .30 THC or less. This is the same as ea�ng 1 poppy seed muffin or bagel. If you are drug tested, it may show posi�ve. The company that I represent was approved by the FDA as being Federally and State compliant . This is very important when choosing your CBD oil. We are the first and only company that has been approved at this point in �me. All of our products are triple lab tested and comes with a cer�ficate of analysis on each individual product to ensure consistency and what exactly is in the product. We offer products with less than .30 THC in them and products where all of the THC has been removed and shows zero amounts of THC! We comply with the World An� Doping Agency (WADA) which governs the Olympics. Therefore, Olympic athletes and other professional athletes can take our products and are safe with any drug tes�ng. For those that cannot ingest hemp derived CBD oil, for example, those in the US Armed Forces or others that work for certain government agencies can now supplement with our newly released product that comes from Hops. We are proud to say that we are the first to offer this!

in the morning because the temperatures are out of control lately. We arrived at 11 am and it was already 90F degrees. However, it was nice walking around and tas�ng samples. Kris and I get so busy with the print shop, the restaurant and our Mexican tour trips, that just to have a moment to hold his hand and walk around seeking inspira�on made the unbearable heat all worth it. Yeah, my mascara was running down my face and my hair was like the bride of Frankenstein and my hot flashes didn’t help but I knew that the moment we got home Kris was going to make a refreshing Gin and Tonic with Lemon Verbana for us. This innova�ve CBD source is the first to be created using the extract of the Kriya brand Humulus flowers, not cannabis or hemp. This product contains high levels of CBD. This is legal in all 50 states and is regarded as “safe” by the FDA. We offer a complete line of organic CBD oil products including �nctures, capsules, liquids, skincare, dog treats, hemp clothing and accessories, a non chemical nebulizer, detox soak, hemp greens and protein powder, and our #1 selling product, a salve that is applied topically and used for any discomfort on your body from joint pain, excema , bug bites and more. Crea�ng a healthy, balanced life with a combina�on of lifestyle coaching and Hemp CBD oil is life-changing. You get

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JOKE OF THE MONTH: TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before ea�ng? SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.

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1. Over 98 percent of Japanese people are cremated a�er they die. 2. There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep. 3. Michael Jackson tried to buy Marvel Comics in the early 1990s so that he could play Spider-Man in his own movie. 4. Leonardo DiCaprio got his first 'onscreen kiss' from a man! 5. Women have a be�er sense of smell than men. 6. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. 7. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Po�er) has more money than Prince Harry, the Prince of Wales. 8. In 1982, a high school student from Los Angeles, California unscrambled the Rubik's Cube in 22.95 seconds. 9. In the U.S., more than 10% of lo�ery prizes go unclaimed! 10. Perspira�on is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor. 11. It's illegal to own a red car in Shanghai, China. 12. Chainsaws were derived from a tool originally intended to help deliver babies 13. People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart a�ack. 14. To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit s�ll for 8 hours! 15. To sell your home faster, and for more money, paint it yellow. 16. The top sales at Walmart as a storm approaches are Pop-Tarts and beer.

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Local OPERATION BACK TO SCHOOL CONTINUES TO SERVE MENIFEE Operation Back to School has set the sights on the 2018-2019 academic year as the organization is planning to raise donations once again to support families that cannot afford school supplies in the District, despite the law that secures free educational supply for every pupil in California. George Mills, Founder of Operation Back to School, said local businesses decided to support teachers by donating school supplies because teachers in Califor-

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nia pay a lot for school supplies out of their own pocket. “All my grandkids attend Menifee schools and the grandkids needed this and that for school,” said Mills. “Then we started hearing that teachers were paying out of their own pocket.” It did not take too long to discover that every school had more than a handful of students who could not afford paper, pencils, backpacks or notebooks. Operation Back to School raised about $5,000 as supplies last year. They divided them into ten equal piles and distributed throughout ten different schools. Mills said the

schools now know that the donations were coming from the community, not from the District. “We want the schools to know that the business community was supporting them,” he said.

The Bill AB 1575, Pupil Fees, was signed into law in 2012 in an effort to restate the existing law prohibiting schools from asking students to pay a fee for any classroom supply for participation in any educational activity. In the following years, many teachers had to shell out money for supplies as the difficulty of enforcing the law came in sight especially in the low-income areas. “What we want to do is, stand in the gap of parents and teachers to give the student supplies they need,” Mills said. “Because these kids are our future workforce. Hopefully we can get good workers out of a good education.” Yet the confusion in Districts

Canyon Lake’s 18th Annual Holiday Bou�que. Held on November 3 and 4 at the Senior Center 23307 Canyon Lake Drive All items must be HANDMADE. Entry fee is $30 AND 15% of each cra�er’s sales will be donated to the Senior Commi�ee.

remains as California Education Code states: “All supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities shall be provided to pupils free of charge.” According to a nationwide report released in May by National Center for Education Statistics, during the 2014-2015 academic year, public school teachers spent money on supplies without reimbursement. The average amount spent is stated as $479, while 9% of teachers of elementary school grades spent more than $1,000. Mills, who is also the First Vice Chair of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the best gift for students would be a whole complete setup, a backpack with paper, pencils, pens and notebooks. “I believe people want to help, they just need a place that they can do it,” he said. “It’s just getting the materials to us and we will take care of the rest.” There are four drop-off points around Menifee. Menifee Valley Chamber, LCL Realty, Cal True Value and Coldwell Banker offices are the locations for residents’ donations. People can also drop the materials off in the Atria Menifee Valley, 28333 Valley Blvd, Sun City, Ca, which will be held on August 8th at 5:30 p.m. “You have twenty classrooms, twenty diﬀerent people can adopt one class, and that solves t h a t school’s problem,” Mills said. “My goal is to have people step up and say, ‘I’ll take care of that one. There is no gi� that is too small,” he added. “Every li�le bit helps.” George Mills can be reached at 951-445-3550 or via email, abetterlookinsp@gmail.com.

Sign-ups will be held on Mondays only: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 From 10 am – Noon Oct. 8 10 am – Noon and 5 pm – 7 pm. Final Day to sign up is October 15 10 am – Noon. MUST call for entrance at Main Gate Kathy B. 951-805-3278 or Kathy S. 562-619-0679

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT CRUSH 2018 - A WINE & CULINARY SHOWCASE September is California Wine Month, Celebrate with us Temecula Style! SAVE-THE-DATE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 7:30pm to 10:00pm Hosted by Monte De Oro Winery The ONE and ONLY event showcasing the wines of 30+ member wineries in one loca�on! Culinary crea�ons from over ﬁfteen winery and local restaurants and caterers. Mix and mingle with winery owners and winemakers at this most an�cipated walk-about tas�ng of culinary delights and award-winning Temecula wines! Featuring Kai Kalama for live entertainment. This event sells out quickly, so get your �ckets early! Cheers to 50 Years! A sampling of the restaurants joining us for CRUSH: Ballast Point, Cafe Champagne at Thornton Winery, Cork Fire Kitchen, Devilicious Eatery, E.A.T. Marketplace, Le Grange Grill, Mama Rosa's Tra�oria at Robert Renzoni Vineyards, Matador Paella, Monte De Oro Bistro, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery, Sangio's Deli at Cougar Vineyard & Winery

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Local HOSPICE OF THE VALLEYS HOSTS FAMILY CRAFT EVENT VOLUNTEERS MAKE MEMORY BOXES TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES Over 75 community members came together to make memory boxes for families of hospice pa�ents. Hospice of the Valleys hosted the free event at Temeku

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Hills Clubhouse and had adults and children of all ages par�cipa�ng. Volunteers assembled and decorated memory boxes, which will be given to families of pa�ents on hospice care. The boxes can be used to hold photographs and mementos of pa�ents once they have passed. Memory boxes aid in the grieving process and are something family members can turn to whenever they want to feel close to their lost loved one, or if they just want to remember.

New Rotary Club of Menifee President Stu Blaze receives the gavel of oﬃce from Past President Dr. Steve Kennedy at the club’s installa�on recently. Plans are underway for the club’s major fundraiser, the Eleventh Annual Menifee Mayor’s Ball to be held on Friday, October 5, 2018. Funds purchase books for elementary schools, support scholarships, and provide toys for a chil-

dren’s clinic in Ensenadaz as well as other projects. Other oﬃcers installed were President-Elect Debbi Manion, Secretary Linda Denver, Treasurer Dawn Smith, Membership Rachel Sherman, The Rotary Founda�on Chair Tom Yuzer, Public Rela�ons Chair Anna S�rling, and Interna�onal Chair Dennis Mar�n. The club meets on Thursdays at noon at Archibald’s Drive-thru, 28881 Newport Rd. Come and hear speakers with exciting topics.

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MENIFEE OFFERS ‘COOL CENTER’ FOR RESIDENTS With heat expected to rise the end of this week, the City of Menifee would like to remind residents that it has partnered with the County of Riverside Community Ac�on Partnership to oﬀer a “Cool Center” at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in the City of Menifee. Cooling centers are air condi�oned facili�es, such as libraries, community centers, senior centers and other facili�es that are FREE and OPEN to the public during heat emergencies. Cool Centers serve as drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, seniors, the disabled, and others in need of temporary relief from the heat. The Kay Ceniceros Senior Center is located on 29995 Ev-

ARE YOU TAKING TIME TO SEE YOUR LOVED ONE'S WHILE THEY ARE LIVING?

by Robbie Mo�er

I lived in Sun City for many years and I o�en hear the story from people. “My family is always too busy to come see me”. How would the family feel if the same thing was done to them? Our children and rela�ves are busy too, but seeing a loved one should be the highest priority. They certainly were there for their children and they were never too busy. The newer genera�on in some cases have their priori�es all mixed up. In my book, it’s family first than you fit the other things into your life. I had a neighbor that passed away a month ago. She lived next door to me for maybe six months or less. I really didn't know her that much. When she moved in, she kept herself inside and only came out when the driver of a van would come to her house, wheel her out and take her to her dialysis treatments. I would see a daughter come once a month or so to get her food but did not stay long. Later she had someone come in the morning but did not stay all day. No one cared for her when she came home from her dialysis treatments. Coming back from these treatments can be very exhaus�ng and can knock you out for the day. I heard she had been a registered nurse. Perhaps she had the skill to care for herself. Nonetheless, the day she passed, rela�ves showed up. I was amazed how much family she had. She hadn’t been dead a day. They seemed to be here mostly car�ng out stuff they wanted and ge�ng the house emp�ed immediately. Tons of cars were parked up and down the street. They were carrying things out of the house. Trucks coming for

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stuff and being loaded and dumped. I men�oned it to some of my long �me friends from the Woman's Club. They see this in Sun City all the �me. She died on Thursday night. By Saturday everything was moved out. On Sunday the house was put up for sale. Since that day, other than a real estate person bringing people here, I have never seen one member of her family. How sad! I always felt and told my children: “Come and see me and send me flowers while I'm alive not when I’m dead in my grave.” My stepfather just turned 98 on July 25th. I feel blessed that I can take �me from my weekly busy schedule to see and spend �me with him. Even though his conversa�ons don't make much sense, I want him to know I am there for him. He lives in a Board and Care in Menifee where he is well taken care of. He loves deserts and so the five residents there. Every week I take two kinds of desserts to the facility. This �me, I brought a peach and a cherry pie. I'm not sure he really understood but he thanked me and kissed my hand. If you are one of those seniors that no one comes to visit, find things to do that make you happy. There are clubs you can join. For

example, GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club, meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 11:30 at North Town Hall. You are welcome to come and visit their mee�ngs. The

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ans Rd. Menifee, CA 92586. “With the expected heat wave warning this week, and throughout the summer, it is important that our most vulnerable residents have a loca�on to “cool off,” said Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek. “It is collabora�ve efforts with organiza�ons like the Community Ac�on Partnership that really make a difference in the community.” Ge�ng away from the heat in the summer can be difficult, but local cooling centers can really make a difference when you're on the run from a heat wave. For addi�onal Cool Center loca�ons, hours and �ps on how to protect yourself from heat related illness, please call the Summer Energy Crisis Hotline at (888) 636-8676 or (951) 9554900 or visit capriverside.org. women that SHOW UP are warm and caring and the Club has an exci�ng year planned for 2018-2019 under the direc�on of Joan E. Wakeland, the Club’s new President.. Being a part of a club will help to ease your loneliness and you will get to meet other dynamic women like yourself. The Woman's Club members are in their 40's, 50's, 60's and up. I am the 2nd VP of Membership and 3rd VP of Programs for the Woman's Club along with other things I do in the community. There are many other great organiza�ons in the Menifee/Sun City area. If you are able to step out and a�end, you will make friends and never feel lonely anymore. Our newsle�er is updated each month. Go to www.gfwcmenifeesuncity.com/newsletter. I can be reached at 951-255-9200 or email rmo�er@aol.com.

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Health & Fitness TOP REASONS PEOPLE FAIL TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH GOALS WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR WEIGHT LOSS By Jennifer Sinclair

�mes we failed or didn’t reach our goals so internally it’s safer for us to simply not write down our goals so we feel be�er. The best way to get through this is to write down realis�c goals and focus only on what you want and not what has

sional, do some research online or check in with your friends and family. Ask for help. 3. Lack of Direction.meaning, we have no idea what we want. When was the last time you sat down and asked yourself, what is it that I want? What do I want to feel like? What kind of energy do I want to have? How do you want to feel when you look in the mirror? What thoughts do you want to have when you step on the

97% of the popula�on does not set goals for their weight loss. Many of us tend to say, “I want to lose weight” or “I want to eat healthier” or “I want to ﬁt in those jean in my closet”. Did you know on average 3% of people actually set goals? Did you know that of the 3% of those that set goals only 1% actually take ac�on on those?

ta�ons) 4. Take MASSIVE ac�on 5. Reach out for help

Jennifer Sinclair 562-447-0133 Info@weighthappens.com weighthappens My personal mission is to inspire others to take meaningful ac�on towards their health while also empowering them through ﬁtness training and movement. To educate on the true importance of staying healthy and how to live longer lives, not only for themselves but for those around them.

Why is that? Here are 3 Top Reasons people fail to set and accomplish goals when it comes to their weight loss. 1. Fear of Failure.people are afraid that if they write down goals and don’t accomplish them then people will view them as failures, worse yet we will see ourselves as failures. We as a society are so worried about what other people think they we allow their opinions to determine our ac�ons. On a personal level and internal level when we write down our goals we tend to reminisce about all of the

happened in the past. 2. Lack of Knowledge.we simply have no idea how to write a weight loss goal and so we don’t. If we do write down goals, they tend me to vague and we are not sure what it is that we actually want or what is possible. Maybe we have no idea what to do once we do write down our goals. You are not sure what the best ﬁrst step is. The best way to do this is to reach out to a profes-

IT IS HOT OUTSIDE! DO YOU EVER FEEL AS IF YOUR MAKEUP IS SLIDING OFF YOUR FACE?

Here are a few �ps on Goal Se�ng: 1. Set goals that inspires you and will keep you mo�vated. 2. Be SMART (Speciﬁc, Measurable, A�ainable, Realis�c and Timely) 3. Be honest with yourself (don’t make goals based on others expec-

with Mary Kay for over 24 of the Company’s 53 years. She can be reached at: (714) 981-7013, www.marykay.com/ sfuenty, sandiesldy@aol.com. Consulta�ons are complimentary. How old you are is your business; how young you look is mine.

Do you look “dewey and damp” when you don’t want to? Try these �ps to keep your makeup on even during a workout at the gym. MELTPROOF YOUR MAKEUP You will need the following items which may or may not be in your collec�on at this �me: Translucent Powder, Beauty Blo�ers, Founda�on Primer, Oil Ma�fier, Eye Primer, Finishing Spray. Start with a freshly cleansed face and apply any skin enhancers now. Apply an Oil Ma�fier in the place of moisturizer. Spritz on the Makeup Finishing Spray, allow to dry and blot your skin with a linen Beauty Blo�er. Next, apply your Eye Primer, concealer, and founda�on. Once again spritz and then blot. Apply translucent powder lightly. Apply all color products, finish with translucent powder and finishing spray. It may take you 2-3 extra minutes in the morning, but isn’t it worth it to be able to look perfect throughout the day and evening? An Oil Ma�fier will absorb up to ten �mes its weight in oil. A Founda�on Primer becomes a base for the

scale? Answer these questions honesty and use them to keep you motivated!

founda�on to cling to. It also ﬁlls in small indentaand creates a smooth sur-

tions face. Linen Beauty Blo�ers have been around since the 1940’s but we don’t hear much about them. They absorb the oil and shine on your face. Translucent Powder helps absorb the oil and also diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Powders should always be applied downward for the final strokes. Makeup Finishing Sprays are the best kept secret of Hollywood, but are now available to all of us. A good finishing spray will set makeup, whisk up the oil, and keep you looking fresh all day. If you have any ques�ons about “meltproofing your makeup”, give me a call. Sandie Fuenty is an Independent Beauty and Advanced Color Consultant with Mary Kay Cosme�cs. Sandie has been

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HOW TO CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL

by Jerepickmiah Raxter, Esq

Choosing a professional to assist you is a daun�ng task. Not only will this professional assist you with some life changing task, such as inves�ng your money, defending you or your business in a lawsuit, brokering your property, or doing your taxes, but you will have to rely on them for their exper�se and your own peace of mind. I write this ar�cle from my experience as an a�orney and as a client of other professionals. The following factors are important in choosing any professional. As you can imagine, there is no perfect solu�on or trick to find the perfect professional to assist you. I will discuss a few factors that you should consider. The factors are two sided. When you are mee�ng the professional the first �me, that professional is also mee�ng you for the first �me. This unspoken and o�en overlooked part of the budding rela�onship is as important any first date you may have ever been on. Some�mes, when it feels right - it is. On the other hand, when it doesn’t feel right….trust your gut. Loca�on, Loca�on, Loca�on Is your professional located near you? Unless you need specialized services (in my world this would mean patent lawyers or franchise a�orneys) you should not have to travel very far from home. There is no reason to drive to Los Angeles or San Diego. You should be able to get to your professional within a reasonable �me. If it is convenient to get to your professional, you will actually use them. Do they have an office? Does your professional maintain a full �me office? Can you walk-in? Not to say there aren’t great “Starbucks” professionals, but if you are looking for a serious professional, the most basic requirement is that they maintain a stable place to work and meet clients (in this scenario this is you). If they

MAKING YOUR MONEY LAST IN RETIREMENT Having spent decades saving for retirement, it can feel like a major shift for retirees to transition to spending down their hard-earned assets. Recent research from Ameriprise Financial revealed that 68 percent of retirees have not tapped into their retirement savings, except for taking required minimum distributions.1 Many of these retirees are reluctant to dip into their principal for fear of running out of money, the anticipation of increased healthcare expenses and other factors. If you share these or other concerns about the longevity of your savings, know there are steps you can take to help you feel more confident. Here are some tips to help you get started:

are transitory, that may mean they could close up tomorrow and you may never see them again. Young professionals have many op�ons to choose from when picking an office. Some office share, some rent a “virtual” office (which is basically the equivalent to a by-the-hour motel for professionals), and some use public spaces - which is my “Starbucks” example. I would never trust my financial advisor unless they had an office I could visit nor would I use a den�st that I met in an ally or a lawyer that wanted to discuss private ma�ers in a coffee shop. When choosing a professional you should determine if they maintain a full-�me and constant place of business. Does the professional maintain staff? Along with maintaining a full �me office is whether a staff is at the office to assist you when necessary. I have yet to meet a Medical professional that does not maintain a staff. You may not always need or get to see the Doctor, but there is always a recep�onist or nurse that can help. I think this should apply to any professional. My insurance broker to my financial advisor all maintain a staff. In choosing a professional you should see if there is full-�me staff available to answer your most basic ques�ons.

be daun�ng. Some�mes, it takes meeting more than one professional before you find one that will work for you. Other �mes, the first one is the right one. Lastly, the famous quote from Red Adair is perfectly fi�ng when it was said: “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait un�l you hire an amateur.”

Personality Just like da�ng, the most basic element is whether you and the professional “click.” Do you like the professional? Are they a good match to your needs and interests? Choosing a professional doesn’t have to

Jeremiah Raxter, Esq Menifee Lawyer 27851 Bradley Rd, Ste 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294 www.menifeelawyer.com

assets is complex. If you share these sentiments, starting the planning process early and seeking guidance from a tax and financial advisor can help you feel more secure in your strategy.

nancial advisory prac�ce of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in feebased 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. h�p://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeremy.i.taylor/proﬁle/ Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their specific situation. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2018 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 2163539

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(HSAs), long-term care policies, continuing health insurance through your current or former employer, and other dedicated healthcare savings. Having funds and protection in place can help you feel more prepared to handle a medical emergency or more routine care. Understand the level of risk in your portfolio. As you turn your savings into income, it’s important to review your portfolio and assess your level of risk. This means ensuring that you have a diversified portfolio that suits your anticipated spending and balances your needs for liquidity and growth. For example, consider having a year to several years of easily accessible investments to provide income in case of a market downturn or an unexcepted financial event in your life. At the same time, it’s important to also have investments that are positioned for growth, or at the minimum, keeping up with inflation. Many retirees spend decades in retirement, so plan your investment strategy with longevity in mind.

Devise a sustainable withdrawal strategy. A well-crafted retirement income plan can help you avoid running out of money and feel more confident about spending your hardearned assets. Tally up your various sources of retirement income, which may include Social Security, annuities, retirement assets and other investment earnings. Then, decide which assets you will tap into first, and when you will claim Social Security benefits. Remember that at 70 ½ years of age you are required to Plan for healthcare costs. Health- take required minimum distributions care is consuming an increasing pro- from your traditional IRA and emportion of many retirees’ income. ployer-sponsored retirement plans, You can start preparing for these so work this income into your plan. expenses today by researching your insurance and savings options and Consider the tax consequences. Redeveloping a strategy to cover your ducing the tax bill on retirement inneeds. Your options could include come is a priority for many retirees, a combination of the following: yet according to the research, 53 Medicare, Medigap supplemental percent of retirees feel understandinsurance, health savings accounts ing the tax impacts of drawing down Understand the arc of retirement spending. Annual expenses generally are highest within the first few years of retirement. This is because retirees are often taking advantage of their newfound leisure time to pursue hobbies, travel, dine out and shop. Spending tends to slow down with advancing age. You may find it reassuring to realize there’s a good chance your lifestyle expenses in retirement could level out or decrease over time.

or ask what type of experience or qualiﬁca�ons does the professional bring? In the lawyer world, this would mean how many years have they been prac�cing? What types of clients do they serve? Every professional will have undergone some sort of training or educa�on. What else does your professional do over and above the basic? Do they have specialized training? Do they teach other professionals? Lastly, is the support staﬀ trained and educated?

1 -- The Making Money Last study was created by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. as part of the Ages, Stages & Money survey, which was conducted online by Artemis Strategy Group December 8-21, 2017 among 3,019 U.S. adults ages 30-79 with at least $100,000 in investable assets. The respondents included 1,075 retirees between the ages of 40-79. For further information and details about the study, including verification of data that may not be published as part of this report, please contact Ameriprise Financial or go to Ameriprise.com/makingmoneylast. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Taylor, Taylor & Associates a ﬁ-

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UPCOMING EVENTS WAKE UP MENIFEE Aug 2, 2018 at 8:00am-9:00am ShellaCare 27388 Sun City Blvd. #D, Sun City, CA 92586 Come join us for a cup of coﬀee And a side of what’s going on in Menifee

MENIFEE MUNCH Aug 13, 2018 at 11:30AM-12:30pm Pizza Factory 25908 Newport Road, Menifee Get out of the oﬃce and meet friends and community members. For more informa�on contact Kayla Charters at 951-672-6777

AMBASSADOR MEETING Aug 6, 2018 at 9:00AM Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr. #102 Menifee, CA 92586

RIBBON CUTTING – PRIME CARE-DR. ARTIGA OPEN HOUSE Aug 16, 2018 at 12:00 PM -1:00 PM 29826 Haun Road, Ste. 201 Menifee, CA 92586

MONTHLY MIXER Aug 8, 2018 at 5:30pm-7:30pm Atria Menifee Valley 28333 Valley Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 Meet your next business connec�on. Don't forget to bring your raﬄe item!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Aug 21, 2018 at 12:00pm-1:00pm Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr. #201 Guest Speaker: Lance Chris�ansen California Department of Tax and Fee Administra�on

KEYS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS Aug 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Menifee Lakes Country Club 29875 Menifee Lakes Dr, Menifee, CA 92586 The City of Menifee invites you to a Round Table Style Event, where you can meet with business experts from selected topics.

NINE AND WINE Aug 29, 2018 at 3:00pm Menifee Lakes Golf Course Join Us for Nine and Wine, a new networking experience where you can enjoy a peaceful a�ernoon on the green while making some green. Single -$25.00 2-Some - $45.00 9 Holes- 1 Drink Ticket

2018—2019 Board of Directors Vicki Carpenter: Coldwell Banker - Chair Darci Cas�llejos: French Valley Café - 1st Vice Chair Karla Gonzalez: SBDC - 2nd Vice Chair Ben Diederich: Law Oﬃces of Ben Diederich -Treasurer Georg Mills: A Be�er Look Home Inspec�on - Secretary Karen Nolan: LCL Realty & Property Management - Past Chair Yanik Gozlan: Menifee Buzz - Director

Paul Everson: Hitzeman & Evenson APC Director Gary Gilleon: RE/Max Realty - Director Noel Cajudo: Caring Transi�ons of Menifee Director Mark Fields: Mt. San Jacinto College Director Derek Phillips: Grand Canyon University Director Jessie Simms: netVolu�ons - Director

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COMMUNICATION, COMMITMENT & CONNECTING

By Joan E Wakeland

Communica�on When people do not understand what is said, the word that breaks rela�onships, marriages, business decisions and friendships, yet, that same word when understood builds a solid founda�on for success, joy and happiness! Scenario: Gladys loves networking and entertaining. She is planning this huge event and thinks she can get at least one hundred people to a�end. She spent at least 6 months planning. She found the loca�on, had a great lineup of speakers, entertainers and was ready to spread the word about her well thought out event. She used all the pla�orms available to adver�se, text, flyers, social media and her church. She asked for payment online accep�ng Visa, Discover, MasterCard and PayPal. She gave a deadline date, saying no payment at the door! All that was in place and eight weeks ago she sent out the invita�ons. Two weeks before the event, twenty-five people paid. Gladys is ge�ng worried. She expected at least fi�y paid guests before the end of four weeks! She got on the phone with her inner circle of friends and asked for support. Some supported her verbally, others gave her no hope! Gladys is stressed! She has to give the hotel a headcount for the food. She has to pay for whatever she orders. Whether her guest shows up or not she will have to pay for the amount she contracts for before the event. Whatever func�on you plan to a�end, you are being very helpful when you inform your hostess ahead of �me, preferably two to four weeks if it is a large func�on, but certainly not the same day. That can be an unwanted stressor because the hostess does not know what to expect! In this case, Gladys catered for forty people since twenty-five paid. She did not want to cancel! Two days before she checked online to see if there

were more �ckets bought, to her surprise there were some last minute who saved her day. Her count totaled ninety-four! Why do folks wait un�l the last minute? She was fortunate to get the hotel to work with her. A response to R.S.V.P. is needed to relieve stress. It also prevents working at the last minute to make things happen and have a successful event! Commitment Let your “yes” mean “yes” and your “no” mean “no”.

Scenario: Look at this Calendar! 8:00 am - 9 :00 am : Breakfast Mee�ng (prepaid) 10:00 am : Hairdresser 12:00 noon : Lunch date with Harry 6:30 pm: Wealth Building Strategies (free) Workable schedule, however things happen! It is now 10:45 am and the hairdresser’s client before you ran late and you are not si�ng in her chair at 10:00 am as planned. What would you do? Some op�ons might include: a) explaining your plight to the hairdresser to see if you can get out of there as planned. b) call the hot lunch date and request more �me or another �me as circumstances changed. c) if the hairdresser could not help and you were on �me, reschedule.

The ball is in your court, you have to decide what is best for you. Bo�omline is you have to act! Weigh your priori�es! Go with your gut feelings! At 5: 30 pm you are on your way to that Wealth Building Free Seminar when your loyal friend Marie calls you wondering if you are on your way to the Winery! The problem is you did not write Marie’s event on your calendar. You wrote it on a napkin and totally forgot to put it on your calendar! You are now totally embarrassed. Marie spoke so highly of you to her friends. She wanted

them to meet you, and now you are not going to be there. She had purchased �ckets for herself and some of her inner circle friends. She included you, and you said “Yes” 3 weeks ago ! Now, Marie is reminding you that you said yes to her, that is why she went ahead and purchased a �cket for you. You have not heard from Marie for over 3 weeks and with her not following up, that event is not even on your back burner ! Who is to take the blame here? So you told Marie an excuse of a family emergency knowing she would believe that! You did not want her to feel bad . She loves her family so she would understand. You also commi�ed to Harry to be at his Seminar. You just had lunch with him and told him “See you later” so there is no way you can be at Marie’s func�on and his! That night you had a good �me with Harry, you

posted on a social media site that you were at this fantas�c Wealth Building func�on which you joined. There were pictures of you and Harry. Next morning you get a call from Marie. Wow! How do you get out of this mess? How do you respond? Difficult situa�on! Marie was so disappointed! Credibility and friendship lost but Marie did not follow up with you for 3 weeks. Marie is a volunteer for “Good Wishes Society”. She wishes that this does not happen to you! She admits, she should have followed up but was disappointed because you, her good friend, lied to her. So next �me you commit, stay commi�ed. When circumstances prevent you from your commitment, pick up the phone and make that known before the day of the event! Refer to the paragraph on “Communica�on” before to see how much work was done before you got the invita�on! If you are not interested say “Oh, thank you for thinking of me, but I am already commi�ed for that �me. Let the donor know way ahead of �me so that someone else can benefit. Don’t waste their �me, effort & money! Consequences : What if I don’t commit? The choice is s�ll yours, don’t resort to telling a lie. Building integrity, reputa�on and character is important. These traits define you. Wherever you go, there they are, fragile and intangible, in the blink of an eye they can be destroyed! Do you know the favorite word of a 2 year old? They have no problem saying “No”. As we get older, we think about not hur�ng individuals by saying “No” to their requests! If you want permission to say the two le�er word, look in the mirror and just prac�ce saying “NO”. You will get good at it. You will be be�er respected for your honesty. Ge�ng connected and staying connected does not mean that you have to accept all the invita�ons that come across your desk. Be honest with yourself, don’t over commit your �me! You are actually loving yourself, when you use your �me wisely! Follow up! Don’t lie! Remember who reads what you post on your social media pla�orm! Disclaimer: The author hopes that you will be inspired by the ar�cle. Names and Scenarios are fic��ous.

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Biz Buzz CONSIDER THESE FINANCIAL TIPS FOR SINGLE WOMEN

If you’re a single woman, most of your financial challenges and aspira�ons may resemble those of single men. Men and women face the same economic stress factors of modern life, and both groups have similar financial goals, such as the ability to re�re comfortably. But women s�ll face specific obstacles. You need to be aware of these challenges – and do everything you can to overcome them. For example, women s�ll face a wage gap. In 2017, women earned 82% of what men earned, according to the Pew Research Center. However, the wage gap narrows among younger workers, and may even disappear for highly educated women, especially those in the STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and mathema�cs. Another financial concern for women is connected to their role as caregivers. Women spend an average of 12 years out of the workforce to care for children, elderly rela�ves and even friends, according to an es�mate by the Social Security Administra�on. Other studies report different figures, but all the evidence points to women being the ones who take �me off from work to care for loved ones. This means fewer contribu�ons to Social Security, 401(k)s and other re�rement plans. Faced with these and other issues, what can you do to help yourself move toward your important goals? Consider these steps: Develop good financial habits. Establishing good financial habits can pay off for you

throughout your life�me. These habits can include maintaining a budget, keeping your debts under control, and pu�ng aside some money for a “rainy day.” Take advantage of available opportuni�es. If you work for an organiza�on that offers a 401(k) or similar plan, contribute as much as you think you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribu�on, if one is offered. And every �me your salary goes up, increase the amount you invest in your plan. Also, think about opening an IRA, which, like a 401(k), can offer tax-advantaged investment opportuni�es. If you have children, you’ll also want to explore college savings vehicles, such as a 529 plan. Educate yourself about inves�ng – and get professional advice. Some people think inves�ng is just too complex and mysterious to be understandable. Yet, with pa�ence and a willingness to learn, you can become quite knowledgeable about how to invest, what you’re inves�ng in and what forces

aﬀect the investment world. And to help you create an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance

15 TILL CLOSING… by Brian Walker at Rilynn Company

Being self employed affords many opportuni�es, including not having a direct supervisor check your work. However, this means you have to police yourself and not only check your work but keep mo�vated enough to con�nue forward. If your staff went home early and you have 15 minutes �ll closing, what do you do? Some business owners take the last minutes to plan the next day, finish up loose ends or finalize emails. They know what to expect and how to create opportuni�es for their business for the rest of the week. But, some�mes business owners find themselves feeling guilty for leaving early, heading to the bathroom or checking non-essen�al social media pages to catch up on gossip. Without a boss, the self employed can do whatever they want at the end of the day. I write this as therapy for myself. I’ve been self employed for 16+ years and have had many days with extra �me. Some days the �me

ﬂies and I stay late but the other days where I ﬁnd myself with ‘extra’ �me I realize the best thing I can do is go home. Ge�ng my work done

and celebra�ng early is a hard thing to do but o�en the best reward. Take the �me for yourself. Consider it a bonus for a job well done.

and �me horizon, you may also want to work with a financial professional. Discuss financial issues with your future spouse. If you get married or re-married, you’ll want to discuss financial issues with your new spouse. Specifically, you’ll want to answer ques�ons such as these: What assets and debts do each of you bring to the marriage? Do you plan to merge your finances or keep them separate? Are your investment styles compa�ble? Do you have similar long-term goals? You and your new spouse don’t need iden�cal views on every financial topic, but you both need to be willing to work together to advance your common interests. Ul�mately, you have a lot of control over your own financial future. And making informed choices can help make that future a bright one. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Right now you are saying “there is always something to be done,” while I agree overall, you need to find a balance and set priori�es. Can something wait? Can a task be delegated when staff returns? Is it be�er to sleep on a decision tonight before rushing into a verdict? Can you take some extra �me and meet up early with your family or make a phone call to an old friend? Your company is important but your posi�ve state of mind is significant to taking your business Up One Level. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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TECH TALK

Hello, my name is Yanik Gozlan from The Computer Repair Experts and I write “Tech Talk”. My goal is to give tips and information on the latest gadgets or common issues you may have with your technology. I have been helping people solve their technology problems since 2002. With multiple certifications and over 10 years of experience in this industry, I will try to educate and share common interests that most of the surrounding areas are talking about.

THE BEST FOOD-DELIVERY APPS THAT BRING DELICIOUSNESS TO YOU

Hungry? These are the 4 best food-delivery apps that bring deliciousness to you Who knew that ordering delivery could be such a hassle? It can be a real pain to call a restaurant and order a meal. You might get put on hold, and o�en�mes you have to talk over the background noise of a busy restaurant. Besides, reading oﬀ your credit card number in the 21st century is incredibly tedious. Why do we have to interact with people when all we want is a pepperoni pizza and a liter of soda? Thankfully, in the age of apps, one can order food for delivery with just a few taps of a phone screen. While the delivery apps below may cut down on our human-to-human contact, they also open us up to trying new restaurants and foods. Simply input your loca�on, and these apps will show you hundreds of restaurants in

your area that you can try without ever leaving the couch. We’ve rounded up the best food delivery apps that will bring deliciousness straight to your doorstep. GRUBHUB (IOS/ANDROID) grubhub yelp restaurants press The Grubhub app is available for both iOS and Android. You simply enter your loca�on and Grubhub will show you all of the restaurants in your area. You can search by cuisine (Italian) or by a speciﬁc menu item (cheeseburger), making it easy to ﬁnd your next meal. You can also save delivery loca�ons, such as work or home, to speed up the process. Availability: Grubhub is available in more than 900 ci�es. Fee: The app is free to use, though some restaurants may charge a delivery fee and have a minimum order amount. UBEREATS (IOS/ANDROID) uber-eats If you trust Uber to drive you safely around the

city, maybe you’ll trust them to deliver your sandwiches. The UberEats App is a standalone delivery app that is currently available in many ci�es, including Chicago and Los Angeles. While UberEats and Uber are diﬀerent apps, they share many of the same features, such as es�mated delivery �mes and cashless transac�ons. Availability: Amsterdam, Aus�n, Bal�more, Singapore, Tokyo, Portland, and a host of other loca�ons peppered throughout the globe. Fee: UberEats charges a $5 delivery fee. YELP EAT 24 (IOS/ANDROID) yelp-24 All of the delivery service apps on this list have some form of ra�ng system. Of course, none of those review systems are nearly as robust as the one provided by Yelp Eat 24. Built on years of restaurant reviews, Yelp Eat 24 may have a leg up on the compe��on. You’ve relied on Yelp for choosing restaurants; now you can rely on it to deliver your dinner. Availability: Currently available in more than 1,500 U.S. ci�es.

Fee: The app is free to use, but restaurants may charge a delivery fee and have an order minimum. POSTMATES (IOS/ANDROID) postmates takes on uber and others with speedy meal delivery service Postmates is a li�le different than the other food delivery services on our list. First off, you can get a lot more than just food. Postmates is a delivery service that will pick up just about anything from just about anywhere and deliver it to your doorstep, even alcohol. Since Postmates doesn’t partner with restaurants, the only thing you are limited by is your loca�on. Availability: Postmates is currently available in more than 90 ci�es throughout the U.S. Fee: There’s a fee added to every order, and during peak delivery �mes there may be addi�onal Blitz Pricing fees added as well. Postmates also offers a “Plus Unlimited” service for $10 a month, which lands you free delivery from select stores and restaurants on orders of more than $25.

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Local MANY CHANGES IN MENIFEE NETWORKS SANDIE FUENTY TO HEAD MURRIETA NAFE GROUP

by Robbie Mo�er

Sandie Fuenty who has served as my Co-Director of the Murrieta nafe for almost a year has been promoted to head the Murrieta nafe star�ng with the August 23rd mee�ng. This group meets at noon the 4th Thursday of every month at Tonino's Italian Restaurant in Murrieta. go to www.wrnafe.com for the address of all our mee�ng loca�ons. "Sandie has been a nafe member for many years and has the passion for helping women" says Robbie Mo�er nafe global coordinator who has been serving for years as the Murrieta nafe director. I love it when I find talented women to step up and take over one of the nafe networks that I start and have been running as that allows me �me to get out there and start more networks. Currently Southern CA has 15 nafe networks. Sandie has been serving women for many years as a Mary Kay Director and she also is secretary for Opera�on Prom Girl which also is an organiza�on that nafe supports. Sandie writes a beauty column for the Menifee Buzz something I encouraged her to do as she knows alot about beauty. The �ps Sandie gives are great and she loves being able to write for the Menifee Buzz. She is also a grandmother and very excited also about the new home she and her husband recently bought in the area. When she has �me, and the weather is cool she will have fun ge�ng her garden all fixed up. Another change I also made is that I moved the co-director Dr Cherilyn Lee of the Marina del Rey nafe up to Director star�ng with the August 1st mee�ng and we added Tomasa Macapinlac as her co-director. Dr Lee has served as my co-director since we started the network over a year ago and I am thrilled that she wants to now step up and run the network. I am all about finding talent, training

them, moving them up and moving me out so I can get more networks and find more talent and do the same thing. nafe is all about serving women so the more networks we have the more we can serve. nafe's mission is to help women grown both personally and professionally and we have been doing it for over 48 years I have been serving nafe for over 27 years. The annual Conference that I do every year is happening October 20th at the Courtyard Marrio� Hotel. It is being done by my non profit Global Society Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE) with nafe as a sponsor. GSFE is a 501c3 non profit. The conference is called "Soar to Greatness" and is an all day event. The cost of the all day event with 2 keynote speakers and 8 table topic presenters and a success panel and entertainment, lunch, con�nental breakfast and networking is $100.00. no �ckets will be sold at the door as this event will be sold out by the end of September. Go to globalsocietyforfemaleentrepreneurs. org and you will be able to see all the photos of the presenters, their topics and their bios and purchase your �cket on line. We have a few spaces le� for Vendors the cost of the vendor table is $150.00 which also includes the conference fee. We are looking for a few more sponsors, we already have Riverside County Board of Supervisors-Marian Ashley, The Woman of Global Change and our media sponsors so far are Menifee Buzz, City By App, Hawthorne World Wide,Evolu�on Solu�on Marke�ng and Crea�ve Solu�ons Marke�ng and Prin�ng. It's a day for learning from the best to help you Soar to Your Greatness. Contact Robbie Mo�er chair at 951-255-9200 or email rmo�er@aol.com every year the conferences are always a big success and sold out, and the reviews we get from the attendee's are great, so you don't want to miss out, don't delay get your �cket today! The local Riverside County nafe networks are Menifee, Murrieta, Riverside and Temecula so go to www.wrnafe.com and check out when and where they meet and consider becoming a member. Membership is only $50.00 annually, each mee�ng has a dynamic speaker, and �me for networking and the opportunity to meet some dynamic women just like you. Our members are all ages and all ethnic groups and some are re�red, some work for a company and many own their own businesses. Hope to see you at one of our mee�ngs soon and at our annual conference.

Page B 5 Robbie Mo�er CEO Global Society Female Entrepreneurs Nafe Global Coordinator Team Leader Temecula Start Up Week Sept 2428th Women in Business & Tourism & Hospitality Tracks Founder of the Diva Registry Host of Diva Strategies for Success Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio and coming soon TV Show Mo�ers Moments. Monthly staﬀ writer, Menifee and Murrieta Buzz Contribu�ng Writer for E Magazine for Execu�ve Women Second and Third VP of the Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club

Chair of the Extravaganza 4 Event Sept 30th at Webb Hall to Beneﬁt the GFWC Menifee Sun City Woman's Club and the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley Member & PR Chair of the Menifee Valley Lions Club Director of Long Beach, Menifee, San Juan Capistrano, Temecula Nafe Network, & Co-director of Carlsbad and Santa Barbara nafe networks. Marke�ng/PR Consultant, Na�onal Speaker & Author/Event Planner 1- 951-255-9200 cell www.robbiemo�er.com www.globalsocietyforfemaleentrepreneurs.org www.wrnafe.com www.divaregistry.org

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Local WHY IS BEING ORGANIZED IMPORTANT?

by Robbie Mo�er

Over the last two years, I found how important for me to find someone who could help me get my office organized, my closet, even my jewelry, purses and shoes. Being organized in your business, produc�vity increases. Customers like to see a clean organized desk. If they see a clu�ered desk they may wonder if you will handle their business in the same disorganized fashion. Organizing is a process of arranging things and keeping them in order. It is a part of life and can be performed at all levels. Right from your small wallet to your big family, everything needs to be organized. A messy and cluttered home can have a nega�ve impact on your goals and sense of empowerment. Being organized means less stress. As a busy person, I do not have �me to put all the stuff I accumulated in order. So a few years ago I hired GIGI, The Coco Channel of Organizing. She had an eye for decor. She worked with me to get organized and stay organized. First place to start was my office. Then the process expanded into the whole house. We arranged all my jewelry into individual drawers marked by color. When I coordinate an ou�it, I just go to that drawer and pick out the matching ensemble. Now it is so easy for me to find things and to keep them in place. My clothes, my shoes, and my purses are all by color. Years ago, when my father was selling his house, she helped me get everything ready for a garage sale. She had it so organized and clearly marked. The sale was a success. Over the years she helped people with the staging of a home to get it ready for sale. Having someone come and organize your home or your office is a treasure, especially if

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com that person is gi�ed in organizing and knows how to make everything perfect. You are in luck as such a person is right here in Menifee and has helped many others in the area get organized. Gigi’s real name is Jean Olexa. She joined Menifee NAFE in 2016 and is on the Advisory Board of Global Society Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE) and a member of the Menifee/ Sun City Woman’s Club. She lives in Menifee and has helped many in Riverside County have beau�ful organized offices and homes. Her talent does not stop there. She has helped me over the years decorate the many events I do for Na�onal Associa�on Female Execu�ves (NAFE), Global Society Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE), Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club and other community events. Jean has a knack on how to make beau�ful baskets with designs and wrappings. Besides organizing my home and office she does scrapbooking. She did one for my 80th birthday and took every ar�cles I have wri�en (over 200 of them) and organized them in a binder. Something I will always cherish. Next she took my award cer�ficates over 500 of those over the years and organized them in a binder by year and all my tes�monial le�ers are also organized in a binder. As new ones come in, they are put into the binders and are always up to date! Jean is originally from New Jersey and is the mother of two beau�ful daughters. One lives in Hemet, the other in Murrieta and her son lives in Virginia. She has 8 grandchildren and being a mother and grandmother is one of her most precious joys. Over the years another joy of hers was being a nanny for several pres�gious families. She is amazing with children and teaches them as well on how important it is to be organized. She has some great �ps for mothers on how to teach their children to be organized, to pick up and put away their things neatly. Sure wish I had known her when I was raising my three children, I sure could of used some of her �ps. Helping me get organized and stay organized was one of the best decisions I ever made. Check out her website at h�p://www.o2borganized.com/ or by phone at 858-357-7295.

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City

The other candidates who pulled nomina�on papers, Dean Deines, for District 4, who ran for the Inaugural Council Membership in 2008 followed by the City’s Incorpora�on, and incumbent Ma� Liesemeyer, who currently represents District 2, CITY OF MENIFEE BALLOT have not yet officially qualified as Three Candidates, One Officially Cer- candidates. The seat will be the second one up for �fied to run for City Council Three Menifee residents including an incumbent, put themselves forward for the two Council seats up for the General Municipal Elec�on that will be held on November 6, 2018. Gloria Sanchez, who previously announced her run for the Council, is the only resident among three to return the paperwork for the candidacy cer�fica�on as of August 2nd. She will be running for the second �me to win a seat in the Council a�er she elec�on as long�me Councilmember lost to John Denver in the 2014 elec- Denver will not be running due to �on. She is also serving as the Sen- term limits. The two other District ior Advisory Commi�ee Chair for the seats will not be up for the upcoming City Council, to which she was ap- elec�on as regard to the staggered pointed by late Menifee Mayor Neil elec�on system in Menifee. Menifee has had three different govWinter.

JEFF WYMAN APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER BY MENIFEE CITY MANAGER City of Menifee City Manager Armando G. Villa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff B. Wyman as the City’s new Assistant City Manager. The appointment became effec�ve on July 1, 2018, a�er Wyman who served as Ac�ng Assistant City Manager for the City for the past 9 months. “We are thrilled to have Jeff serve as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Menifee,” City Manager Armando Villa said. “Jeff ’s vast experience and educa�onal training primarily in Municipal Management & Economic Development, including large complex projects made him a prime choice to assist the City with moving in the direc�on of our full poten�al as a City and help us service the community in the best way. I am very confident that he will con�nue to do a great job for the City staff, the residents and our City Council.” Wyman, in his capacity as Assistant City Manager will have direct oversight and be responsible for several departments which include: Human Resources & Risk

Management, Economic Development, Informa�on Technology, Community Services, Fire Opera�ons and Special Projects. Wyman draws from his nearly 20 years of experience serving the public sector in leadership posi�ons, where he has served the last 7 years with the City of Menifee most recently as Ac�ng Assistant City Manager, Ac�ng City Manager, Interim Community Development Director, and the Economic Development Director. Prior to joining the City of Menifee, Wyman worked at the City of Vista in leadership roles where he managed high profile projects and mul�-million dollar developments. With Economic Development as a priority for the City, Wyman’s managed the crea�on of the City’s first Economic Development plan, professional marke�ng materials, a Comprehensive Business Incen�ve Program to assist development opportuni�es, job crea�on, and business a�rac�on efforts within the City. Jeff Wyman is a resident of Southwest Riverside County, and has been happily married to his wife Monica for the past 20 years, and together they have 3 wonderful kids. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

Page B 7 ernment forms in ten years, including changes in the Council and with City Managers. In the current system, the At-large Mayor, who is a member of the Council, can live anywhere in Menifee regardless of Districts, but the City Council put it in a vote in April to ask residents if they wish to abolish the posi�on of the At-large Mayor. However, the City Manager, a separate branch appointed by the Council, serves as the Execu�ve Director of the City and will not be aﬀected by the ordinances. Sanchez, who is running for District 4, stated that it is always unfortunate for a city to lose City Managers. Armando Villa, selected by the City Council in November 2017, currently serves as the City Manager of Menifee. “I think that we have a manager who is really involved with the city, who has made commitment to the city,” she said. “I think Mr. Villa is going to s�ck around for a long �me.” Two Measures, I and J, will be going on the ballot in November. For Measure I, residents will vote on a propos-

al to change the term dura�on of the At-large Mayor from four years to two years in 2020, create a fi�h City Council District and eliminate the Atlarge Mayor office in 2022. Residents will also have to say yes or no to Measure J, asking them to eliminate the term limits applicable to the offices of the Mayor and Councilmembers. “We have to change as our city grows,” said Sanchez. “At first we were small and now we are in our 10th year celebra�on. We do have to change with the �mes and with the regula�ons that are out there.” The last day for the submission of the required candidacy paperwork is August 10 for District 2 and August 15 for District 4.

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City MENIFEE TO HOST EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR

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ture a free Dickey’s BBQ lunch to the ﬁrst 150 in a�endance. Entry is free and no pre-registra�on is required. This event is open to all ages and the community is encouraged to par�cipate to ensure they are #MenifeeReady in the case of an emergency. Local businesses and vendors selling

emergency preparedness products and services are welcome to join. Booths are free with the requirement that all vendors bring a raﬄe prize relevant to emergency preparedness valued at $25.00. Interested in becoming a vendor at this event? Please contact Jason Hendrix, Community Services

Supervisor, at jhendrix@cityofmenifee.us. For more informa�on visit www.cityofmenifee.us or contact the Community Services Department at (951) 723-3880.

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Are you #MenifeeReady? Please join the City of Menifee and key partners including, Riverside County Cal Fire, Riverside County Sheriﬀ ’s Department, Menifee CERT, Riverside County Emergency Management Department, and Menifee LDS Church for a day of live interac�ves and presenta�ons at the Emergency Preparedness Fair. The fair will take place on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Kay Ceniceros Center (29995 Evans Ranch, Menifee CA 92586). Several workshops will be provided by Emergency Services Personnel including detailed instruc�on on crea�ng an emergency kit, discussing ac�ve shooter preparedness, crea�ng escape plans, hands only CPR and earthquake preparedness. In addi�on, live interac�ves including an earthquake simulator and live vehicle extrac�ons will be demonstrated at the event. “The commi�ee behind this event has done an outstanding job covering a variety of possible emergency situa�ons for residents to get �mely informa�on from,” said Community Services Director Jon Nicks. “Our collabora�ve goal is that the community will gain a greater understanding of how to safeguard and be prepared if faced with an emergency situa�on, and will feel a sense of security a�er a�ending the fair.” In addi�on to workshops and live demonstra�ons, there will be emergency preparedness prizes (while supplies last) and will fea-

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