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Volume 5
Issue # 10
February, 2016
INSIDE SCMAF – INLAND EMPIRE ELECTS MENIFEE SUPERVISOR AS INCOMING PRESIDENT
THINGS YOU CAN DO IF YOU’RE SINGLE ON VALENTINE’S DAY Written by Michelle Mears-Gerst www.sunnewsandreview.com
Solo on V-Day? Whether you're happily single, just dumped or dating long-distance, check out our list of Valentine's Day ideas for the best places to be a party of one (or a party of many, if you round up your untethered pals for a friend date) on February 14. Step away from that singles bar and check out these things to do for singles instead. Can you believe there is another name people use to celebrate February 14th other then Valentine's Day? If your single then yes there is, "Single Awareness Day". Embrace your single status. There are many fun ways to spend this “Hallmark” holiday without being in a romantic relationship. All you have to do is change your perspective. Many celebrate SAD on February, 15 while others choose February 14. You can look on the bright side, being single is better than breaking up and ending a relationship on this forced holiday. Find another single friend or go by yourself to see a movie. Afterwards
visit a nearby restaurant or bar for a the children pick their meal to make bite to eat or a drink. You may find at home, or take them out to a fayourself surrounded by other “singles.” vorite restaurant. Children love to make cards you can begin the day In Murrieta you can watch a movie at: with arts and crafts and exchange Reading Cinemas Cal Oaks the homemade letters over dinner. 41090 California Oaks Rd. If your kids love pizza stop by or call Murrieta, California, 92562 New York's Upper Crust Pizza for Thin(951) 696-7045 crust, Sicilian or stuffed pies & slices, plus pasta, salads & garlic knots. Plan a spa day with your girlfriends New York's Upper Crust Pizza or go alone and get pampered. The 30076 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92584 Massage Envy is a perfect place to (951) 301-8600 self-indulge. At the Massage Envy, you can have pedicures or mani- Send yourself flowers or pick yourcures, facials or massages. Reduce self up a bouquet. Fresh cut floral aryour stress and enjoy the weekend. rangements in a home wake up the Massage Envy senses and add joy to your day. If you 30134 Haun Rd #430 are in a giving mood, send flowers to (951) 821-3222 a fellow single friend. Heaven Scent Flowers And Gifts Go hiking or camping. Spend the 29800 Bradley Rd #114 night under the stars and escape. (951) 301-0112 Enjoy the peace and quiet. A great place to go camping near Murrieta is: Don’t fret, even though your single Palomar Observatory Campground on SAD (Single Awareness Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 Day ) it doesn't have to be 760- 788-0250 sad, with a positive attiwww.recreation.gov tude and a little creativity, you can have just as Single parents can make a date with much fun as every happy their child or children. Celebrating couple you encounter… Valentine’s Day with your kids cre- even if you’re single on ates long lasting memories. Allow Valentine’s Day.
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MEET ERIC ROOT, FAMOUS CELEBRITY HAIRDRESSER
Coming to Menifee 3 Mondays & One Weekend a Month Also Author of Biography on Screen Legend Lana Turner. I first met Eric in 1996 right after he published his book “The Private Diary of my Life With Lana”, which is all about the wonderful friendship he and Lana Turner shared for over 24 years. He was her escort, hairstylist and confidante. I have read the book and its great, and it still can be purchased on Amazon.com. Page A9
MENIFEE PREPARES FOR SALT CREEK TRAIL CONSTRUCTION IN 2018 Time to saddle up and pull out your jogging clothes. Menifee is slated to begin construction on a 16-mile trail in 2018 that will reach from Goetz Road to State Street and Champion in Hemet. Pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians will be welcome. Page B8
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NEW MALL WILL SERVE AS CITY'S DOWNTOWN, GOVERNMENT HUB The map that has Menifee Economic Development Director Jeff Wyman’s attention at City Hall plots the location of 98 building projects at various stages of development across the city’s 50 square miles. “There’s a lot of construction going on,” Wyman said. But the one springing up within walking distance of where Wyman stands – the 172-acre, mixed-use Menifee Town Center – has the ability to alter the city. Unlike other, more established, communities that are looking to revitalize their downtown, 7-year-old Menifee is hoping to create one. Under construction at the southwest corner of Newport and Haun roads – at the geographic heart of Menifee – is a 12-acre retail component known as Town Center Marketplace. But when fully developed,
The Menifee Community Services Department is proud to announce that Community Services Supervisor Jason Hendrix has been selected as the 2016 SCMAF (Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation) Inland Empire President. Page B6
The Menifee Buzz invites amateur and professional photographers to Take Your Best Shot. We are especially interested in images that showcase the beauty of nature in our area, peak action in sports, dramatic or touching moments of local citizens and striking compositions featuring local landmarks. Each month the Buzz selects a Photo of the Month contest winner - submit your photo for a chance to win!
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See page B7 the center also will feature Menifee’s first movie theater, a new county courthouse, the future City Hall and a housing element. Continuation on Page B7
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BIZ BUZZ HAVING A PLAN B WHEN IT COMES TO TECHNOLOGY Planning around technology is like trying to predict the future of a two year old. No matter how hard you try, you cannot get them to obey orders and recognize why you know best.
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TECH NEWS GEEK LOVE: 10 REASONS TO DATE A GEEK With Valentine Depression right around the corner, I asked my wife what I should write about, while we where brainstorming uber-geeky topics and ideas, she told me “You should write the top 10 reasons why someone should date a geek!”.
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Local DEVELOPMENT IN MENIFEE AND BEYOND Parkcrest Construction, a Real Estate Development Company built the Arco Am/Pm and Menifee Valley Car Wash located at 26925 NEWPORT RD, Menifee, CA 92584. They have now been open for 4 months and are a great addition to
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com the community. Currently, Parkcrest Construction is building the new Rite-Aid and the new Archibald's Restaurant. Projected opening date is late summer 2016. Parkcrest Construction is developing and building the corner of Newport Rd and Menifee Rd. They are also expanding to the Los Angeles area. Stay tuned for more updates.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MENIFEE VALLEY SPRING BREAK CAMP
Fun games, arts & crafts, guitar camp, football and basketball camp, science and builders camp and lot more fun activities! March Monday-Friday 25th-April 1st Fees are only $25 per day or $115 per week. Fees include breakfast, afternoon snack and dinner. Financial assistance is available! Ages 5 and up Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley Spring Break—Great Futures Preschool Camp March 28th-April 1st Fees are only $19 per day or $75 per week. Financial assistance is available! Fees include breakfast, fun games, arts & crafts and lot more fun activities! Ages 3-5 **Must be potty trained** Hours: 8:00am-11:00am
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by Bill Zimmerman, Arts Council Menifee Nicole Greenberg recalls being fascinated with visual arts in her youth. Today she enjoys introducing art to young children. She especially cherishes that magic moment when their minds realize the possibilities of creativity and accomplishment through color and composition. For her efforts and dedication to our youth, Greenberg is being honored as Arts Council Menifee’s
dren, her Scout troop or neighborhood children, Greenberg’s kitchen served double-duty as an arts studio. About ten years ago, Greenberg began to teach art in a more formal setting. She taught art classes after school through Young Rembrandts, which allowed her to develop her teaching style and technique. “Children’s minds are like sponges, yearning to soak up art theory while demonstrating their own individual talents”, says the art teacher. “I always tell students that there is no right or wrong way; it is an expression of yourself and how you see things”, she added. Greenberg loves to introduce the different visual arts mediums available, from pastel to pencil, and from black and white to watercolors. She encourages her students to experiment with mix media in order to bring versatile outcomes to a drawing or painting. While teaching children to discover “the artist
“Artist of the Month” recipient. Summer break for kids usually means time away from school and learning. But for approximately 400 local children it has meant attending Arts Council Menifee’s Summer Youth Art Institute held at Quail Valley and Romoland Elementary Schools. And one of their favorite teachers there has been “Mrs. G”. Greenberg recalls getting her start in high school where she elected to take painting, drawing and art history classes. At age 16, she studied art while traveling in France. She studied interior design in college and received her Bachelors Degree. She and her husband Jonathan raised two children, Jason and Naomi. During those years Greenberg helped coordinate a number of art projects with the Girl Scout troop she co-led. Sharing her love for art has always been important to Greenberg. Whether it was her own chil-
within themselves”, Greenberg usually incorporates a little art history in the lesson. Menifee’s Summer Youth Art Institute has a wonderful curriculum that describes popular styles and the early artists who became well known for introducing these signature techniques. Greenberg has recently joined the Board of Trustees for the Arts Council with a focus on seeking opportunities to develop and expose local youth to the world of artistic expression. “The kids really enjoy Mrs. G. They come away loving to paint and draw with the same enthusiasm as their teacher”, said Kathy Pickett, who co-chairs the Visual Arts Division at Arts Council Menifee. Pickett and Greenberg are discussing the potential for new year-round art classes for youth that can be offered for free at locations in the Menifee area. For more information, please visit www. artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-290-2781.
CHILDREN’S ART INSTRUCTOR “MRS. G” HONORED
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SINGER OF THE MONTH DINO CASTELLENO Here we are surrounded by lots of local talents here in Menifee and Murrieta As you know by now, we mainly promote or talk about the non professional singers for the most part.. They sing for the joy of singing. It has been proven by doctors that it is the best medicine in the world." Music and singing" hand in hand sometime just singing acapella even “singing without music" helps. Now how many people never sang in the shower... Doesn't that feel good! I, for myself, never sang with music until my late 40's. Now let's talk about the singer of the month Dino Castelleno I first met and heard Dino sing at Menifee lakes Country Club about 3 years ago. I was just visiting the Country Club and when he got up to sing, he caught my full attention right away !! I really thought he was a professional singer having a good time on his night off. Yes, I was that impress with Dino's talent as a singer. I got to know him a little better over time. He was born in Bronx, New York and started singing for fun when he was 15. During his time in the Marine Corps he sang in a couple of shows and sometimes on weekend with the company band. After coming back from the service Dino became a Guidance Counselor at a middle school in New York. Later on he had some interesting jobs, he worked as a printer, a bartender etc. Anything to bring home money, Way to go Dino! He's been living in Sun City Menifee now for over 15 years with his beautiful wife Linda. He doesn't claim to be the best singer but like he says “ I sure have a lot of fun doing it”. Of course everyone knows that Frank Sinatra is his favorite singer and his out most favorite song is-"My Way"- and a lot of nice slow songs as he says. He has some nice hobbies, as well, how about, softball, bowling and golf. Very nice Dino!! Hi wife Linda has always been very supportive of his singing so one night at a Christmas party he convinced his wife to try out her first song, ” Baby Its Cold Outside” right there and then she knew that his could be a really cool hobby. She is now hooked on singing, Linda has been doing that for about 2 years now. She has a very soft really nice kind of voice doing 50s 60 s like Peggy Lee, slow type of songs we all enjoy her voice so much! There's a lot of nice slow dancing when she starts to sing Send in the Clown by Judy Collins, what a voice! Ohlala! Dino and Linda hardly go anywhere without their daughter "Karen and her husband Ruben" as Karen refers them (Dino and Linda ) as Mom and Pops they are so close, and have a lot in common as they are accomplished singers themselves. , Singing is such a strong bonding agent. Karen does mainly country and Ruben Mejia does Elvis shows, at private Parties. That's another fine entertainer that we have here in Menifee. They tell me that they feel so good after a night of serenading. Like the doctors say " it is the best meds in the world" even if you re not sick it clears up your mind! You forget your problems. I hope you enjoyed the little tidbits about some of our singers especially Dino Castelleno our singer of the month, He sings on a regular basis at Menifee Lakes Country Club Karaoke show hosted by Nicole Farrell. Keep on singing! Nicole Farrell Entertainment Reporter Menifee Buzz
LEFT TO RIGHT KAREN AND RUBEN MEJIA ON THE RIGHT LINDA AND DINO CASTELLENO
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Local MEET SUN CITY RESIDENT MIKE LANGNESS... WHO WANTS TO KEEP THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II ALIVE
By Robbie Motter
I always say that SHOWING UP is like a treasure map and you never know what treasure you will find, and believe me no matter what you do and where you SHOW UP at you will find a treasure. On Christmas Eve I volunteered with many of my Menifee Valley Lions Club and Menifee Nafe members to help deliver the Christmas meals that The Concern Inc was doing and that Merna's Cafe & Grill had prepared. Sue Lopez, secretary of the Lions and also a Nafe member and I teamed up and one of the houses we delivered to was our treasure. The women who we delivered the food was very appreciative but as we walked in the house through the carport to deliver this we met Mike Langness her sonin-law who was busy working on these amazing planes. We asked him if he sold them he said "no, I want to preserve the History of World War II for my grandchildren, as many of the new history books where they learn in school have less and less history on this War". He went on to say “my goal is to make a model of every plane that ever flew in World War!! So as I tell them the story I can also show them". He had such an array of planes as you can see from above, almost 120 and they are so unique and what a beautiful legacy to leave his grandchildren who can share it with their children as they grow up. He said” I have been working on the project about 3 years and that depending on the model and detail I can do one in a week to three weeks”. He and his wife Terry moved to Sun City 5 years ago to become full time caregivers for his wife’s mother who is 96 years old. They are original-
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com ly from Pasadena, CA. They have 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son. Plus 9 grandchildren. His one granddaughter Taylor who is ten has built some planes with him, and his oldest Caleb joined the Marines and loves military history. All of his grandchildren love to come and see his work and hear the stories. Mike said “I was never in the service, got drafted in the Vietnam War but they found I had an ear problem so I was not able to serve”. I asked him how he got interested in building planes and he said “I was raised by wonderful parents and my father was a gun collector of weapons of World War II and had great knowledge on everything so I started getting really interested in knowing more about World War II and decided his goal was to recreate every plane from every country that was part of World War II”. When he is building a plane he researches the dimensions and the detail so that each plane is built the way they where. He told me he may not be able to build everyone as some there is no detail or models for, but he will do as many as he can. One thing he loves is that when people take walks they pass his carport and see all his work and ask if they can come and see what he has done, he says “I love that as I have met pilots and so many others that were in the war and they share their stories with him as well”. My step father Donald Reed who is now in a Board and Care was also in World War II he dropped food in Berlin with the Navy before the wall came down, he retired after 25 years and is now 94, so our World War II veterans are dwindling down. I also was 5 and lived in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed and many of my uncles were workers at Pearl helping to save some of the sailors from their ships. We in Sun City have so many hidden treasures if we just take the time to look and ask. Here are some statistics that perhaps you did not know. WII MOST-PRODUCED COMBAT AIRCRAFT Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik 36,183, Yakolev Yak-1, -3, -7, -9 31,000+, Messerschmitt Bf-109 30,480, Focke-Wulf Fw-190 29,001, Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire 20,351, Convair B-24/PB4Y, Liberator/Privateer 18,482, Republic P-47, Thunderbolt 15,686, North American P-51 Mustang 15,875, Junkers Ju-88 15,000, Hawker Hurricane 14,533, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 13,738, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 12,731, Vought F4U Corsair 12,571, Grumman F6F Hellcat 12,275, Petlyakov Pe-2 11,400, Lockheed P-38 Lightning 10,037, Mitsubishi A6M Zero 10,449, North American B-25 Mitchell 9,984, Lavochkin LaGG-5 9,920. Note: The LaGG-5 was produced with both water-cooled (top) and air-cooled (bottom) Sources: Rene Francillon, Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific war; Cajus Bekker, The Luftwaffe Diaries; Ray Wagner, American Combat Planes; Wikipedia.
Some other information that you probably did not know: THE NUMBERS GAME 9.7 billion gallons of gasoline consumed, 19421945,.107.8 million hours flown, 1943-1945, 459.7 billion rounds of aircraft ammo fired overseas, 1942-1945.7.9 million bombs dropped overseas, 1943-1945.2.3 million combat sorties, 1941-1945 (one sortie = one takeoff). 299,230 aircraft accepted, 1940-1945.808,471 aircraft engines accepted, 1940-1945. and 799,972 propellers accepted, 1940-1945. IN SUMMATION: Whether there will ever be another war like that experienced in 1940-45 is doubtful, as fighters and bombers have given way to helicopters and remotely-controlled drones over Afghanistan, Iraq and other places in the Middle East. But within living memory, men left the earth in
1,000-plane formations and fought major battles five miles high, leaving a legacy that remains timeless. Thank you Mike Langness for doing your part in preserving World War II History, I know I am so happy I got the opportunity to meet him and see his great work. If you want to reach Mike Langness he can be reached at 951491-4619 he lives in the Core area of Sun City. Robbie Motter is a Marketing/PR Consultant, Author, Certified National Speaker, Staff Writer for the Menifee & Murrieta Buzz, Inland Empire Business Review, Radio Show Host, Diva Strategies for Success Radio Show Mondays at 4pm PST on Blof Talk Radio, Board member of the Temecula Valley Symphony, member of Menifee Valley Lions Club, GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women’s Club, Menifee Valley and Wildomar Chamber of Commerce.
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JOKE OF THE MONTH:
Q. What did the girl bee say to the boy bee on Valentine’s Day? A. “I love bee-ing with you Read more: http://www.ajokeaday.com/ChisteAlAzar. asp?#ixzz2HFCsS9WG
Across 1. Metallic element (4) 3. Fruit (5) 8. Insular (9) 9. Bend (5) 10. Female relative (4) 14. Portent (4) 15. System of reasoning (5) 18. With identity concealed (9) 20. Proverb (5) 21. Jealousy (4)
Down 1. Nothing (4) 2. Roman counterpart of Greek Poseidon (7) 4. Step (4) 5. Garland (3) 6. Courageous (5) 7. Arboreal mammal (5) 11. Imaginary creature (7) 12. Poisonous (5) 13. Subject (5) 16. Highly excited (4) 17. Diminutive (4) 19. Type of fish (3)
FEBRUARY'S FUN FACTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year. Bananas aren't fruit! They are a type of herb. The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m. The Saguaro Cactus, found in South-western United States does NOT grow branches until it is 75 years old. Blue light fends off drowsiness in the middle of the night, which could be useful to people who work at night. It would take you a week to watch every episode of "The Simpsons" if each episode ran one after the other without stopping. Most of a hog's sweat glands are in its snout. If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
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Local MENIFEE VALLEY COMMUNITY CUPBOARD 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY KARAOKE – CALL FOR SINGERS The Menifee Valley Community Cupboard announces the 11th Annual Celebrity Karaoke, a benefit to support the mission to fight hunger and malnutrition in the community. The event will be March 18, 2016, 6 pm at Monteleone Meadows. Each year community leaders ”strut their stuff ” to entertain and raise money to benefit the Cupboard food program which
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com serves hundreds of families each year by providing food boxes at no cost. The Cupboard is extending a special invitation to community leaders to represent their business or organization as singers. Previous singers include school superintendents, chamber of commerce chairs, local fire fighters, the Rotary Club and other local organization board members. Judges are also local celebrities. This year Menifee Mayor Scott Mann will be among the celebrity judges. If you would like to receive our Singer’s Guidelines, or purchase tickets and sponsorships, contact the Cupboard at mvcupboard@verizon.net. Event tickets are $70 which includes dinner. Sponsor packages vary. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Direct: 951-746-0295 mvcupboard@verizon.net www.mvcupboard.org
MEET MURRIETA RESIDENT RHONDA SHER By Staff writer Robbie Motter I first met Rhonda Sher 14 years ago at a women’s conference event in Manhattan Beach where we both had vendor booths. I was presenting Nafe and she was presenting her new book “The Two Minute Networker.” I was so impressed in watching her share information on many things with the people that stopped at her booth; she is totally a person that loves to help people soar to greatness. We immediately became friends and over the years she has spoken for many of my Nafe meetings on many topics like Networking and Being LinkedIn, she also spoke at several Nafe conventions and also the Menifee Valley Chamber Women’s Conference I did several years ago. Rhonda has a dynamic personality and is a sought after presenter and trainer for numerous other events across the country. She is also a long time Nafe member. She later wrote another book called the “ABC’s of LinkedIn” and is an expert on LinkedIn and now focuses on helping Real Estate and Mortgage Industry individuals get LinkedIn. She told me that “LinkedIn is the social media site that every professional should have a profile on because in today’s world people Google individuals that they want to do business with to learn about them. She said when you have a LinkedIn profile and someone goggles you most of the time your
LinkedIn profile will come in first. Rhonda was married 28 years to the love of her life that she met when she was 14, but she divorced 6 years ago but they always stayed friends. As fate would have it Rhonda and Bob both were not in a relationship and rekindled their romance in May and will remarry on Valentines Day in Vegas. Because of this she recently moved back to the Murrieta area from San Diego where she had been living. They have two daughters Stefanie 26 and Vanessa 24 who are single, college graduates and happily living their lives. Some of the things she likes to do are: exercise her black belt in shopping (her favorite designer is clearance) and she loves connecting people, public speaking and conducting workshops. She is a woman that walks her talk, if she tells you she will do something you can count on it. I have so enjoyed our continued friendship over the years as she has always been there for me. I talked to Rhonda about becoming a columnist for the Buzz and talked to the Editor and he said yes so watch for her upcoming columns you can learn much from this dynamic woman Her 2016 goal is to help as many Entrepreneurs as possible create a LinkedIn presence, you can reach Rhonda at 760-515-2822 or check out her linked in profile at http:// linkedin.com/in/rhondalsher
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Take control of your retirement income. Make it last a lifetime. Hosted and presented by Jeremy Taylor, CRPC® and Ivette Taylor, CFP®, CRPC® Financial Advisors with Taylor, Taylor & Associates A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to: Set up a retirement income stream aligned with your retirement goals. Align tax treatments with your investment objectives. Plan for inflation, economic challenges and a potentially long retirement. Space is limited. Please make a reservation by March 11th for you and your guest. Please call or email Meagan Osborne at (951) 679-2222 or meagan.osborne@ampf.com to RSVP. This is an informational seminar. There is no cost or obligation. Dinner will be provided: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 6:30-8:30 pm Menifee Lakes Country Club 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive Menifee, CA 92584
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The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2015-2016 Student of the Month program in September 2015. The students are nominated by their teachers and staff at their respective school sites and are chosen for their character, integrity, love of learning, ability to persevere and overcome challenging circumstances, community service, and how they make a difference on their high school campus. January’s students and their families attended a breakfast sponsored by the Perris and Menifee Chambers of Commerce along with local businesses and organizations. Principals and teachers from each high school shared stories about the students and they each received certificates of recognition, numerous gifts, congratulations and encouragement from local, county, state and federal dignitaries. Perris High School’s Student of the Month is Guillermo Castro. Guillermo is currently number one in his class and is in the running for valedictorian. He is involved in numerous clubs and organizations including School Site Council and Link Crew. He is also involved in sports as a member of the boys’ volleyball team. Guillermo’s commitment to academics and school involvement made him one of the most respected and positive role models at Perris High. He credits his success to those who have helped and encouraged him throughout his high school career, specifically his Link Crew advisor, Ms. Osuna, and his cousin who encouraged him to join sports. Once he got involved in organizations and sports he discovered the value in school participation. He shared that one of the lessons he will take with him to college and beyond is that “It’s not about where you’re going; it’s about how you get there”. He will take that with him as he plans to attend Stanford to become a civil engineer. California Military Institute’s Abraham Velasquez is January’s Student of the Month. Abraham currently has a 4.229 GPA and is also number one in his class. His dedication and commitment to his education is unique in that his commute to school in itself is challenging. He begins his day with a two hour bus ride to
school and then another two hours to get home every day. Not many students have the stamina or the desire to commit to their education to this extreme, but Abraham has persevered which has now paid off. He admits to living by the motto given by his former principal that “trying hard isn’t good enough”. Abraham reiterated that this does not mean to be negative rather than simply putting in the effort does not always produce the desired outcome; what matters is the quality of work that is put out. He will take this to heart while he plans to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and major in mathematics to become a mathematician. Jene Martin is Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month. Jene is one of those students who is very quiet, and for the most part, flies under the radar. However her intelligence, compassion for others, and hard work have clearly been noticed by her teachers and peers. Jene has always been a very smart student; so much so that she actually skipped the third grade. As bright as Jene is though, she has one major challenge in that she is a self-admitted introvert. Jene really credits her teacher, Ms. Gahre, in giving her the confidence to believe in herself and encouraging her to be more outgoing. She is now a part of Link Crew, Mock Trial, and is secretary for the Young Artists Collective’s Club. She has come a long way from the extremely shy freshman and will take her newfound confidence with her to UC San Diego as she plans to major in microbiology. Heritage High School’s Student of the Month is Desiree Washington. Desiree is the epitome of perseverance and overcoming obstacles. Born premature, she developed severe hearing loss which poses a challenge in any setting. However Desiree worked extremely hard to overcome those challenges and is one of Paloma’s most outstanding students. Desiree shared that at times it has been a struggle, especially with taking on four AP classes and was hesitant to ask for help. She was determined not to use her disability as a crutch. However she’s learned that it’s okay to ask for help; it doesn’t mean she is less of a person. Although Desiree has applied to several colleges, she hopes to attend USC or UC Irvine to major in communications. She mainly wants to focus on film and media and be able to create stories that have an impact on others. All of these students demonstrated a desire to work hard and have a drive to exceed others and their own expectations. 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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Pictured are January’s Students of the Month; Dr. Jonathan Greenberg, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District; Cindy Espinoza, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce; Michelle Runnells, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce; Guillermo Castro, Perris High School; Abraham Velasquez, California Military Institute; Jene Martin, Paloma Valley High School; Desiree Washington, Heritage High School; Councilman John Denver, City of Menifee; and Councilman Mark Yarbrough, City of Perris.
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MEET ERIC ROOT, FAMOUS CELEBRITY HAIRDRESSER
Coming to Menifee 3 Mondays & One Weekend a Month Also Author of Biography on Screen Legend Lana Turner. By Robbie Motter, Staff writer I first met Eric in 1996 right after he published his book “The Private Diary of my Life With Lana”, which is all about the wonderful friendship he and Lana Turner shared for over 24 years. He was her escort, hairstylist and confidante. I have read the book and its great, and it still can be purchased on Amazon.com. Following her death, he kept a promise she had asked him to make and that was to tell her story, all of it, which you will find in the above book. I met Eric because I had read a full page article about him in the Press Enterprise he had just published a book on Lana Turner called “The Private Diary of My life With Lana”. I tracked him down and contacted him to do a book signing to benefit a Non Profit that I was involved in for handicapped youth games. He was very gracious and said yes. He showed up at my Clubhouse in Menifee on a Saturday afternoon, which was packed as every one of the Seniors attending knew about Lana Turner. He signed all the books and shared his story with the hundreds of Seniors that were there. All the guests attend-
ing just loved him, and we made lots of money for the charity. Remember the POWER is in the ASKING, I did not know Eric but I knew that he was the right person to help us with the cause and that’s why I tracked him down and ASKED him to donate his time. I called his publisher many times and sent him faxed photos of the kids and finally he agreed to donate all the books free. Every book sold was a profit benefiting the Handicapped games held in Perris, CA. My good friends Fannie & Sam Green ran that event for years, they now live in Texas, and Fannie also became a great friend of Eric’s as well. Since that meeting Eric and I have remained long time friends and he invited me to many book signings and some celebrity events where he introduced me to many celebrities that he knew. It was always so much fun and many of my friends also were able to attend with us. I also contacted him another time over the years to be a judge for a Hat contest I was doing for a Nafe Spring Fling event in San Pedro. CA, and he again said yes. Everyone loved him being there as he has such a magnificent personality and loves people. They in turn are instantly connected to him. In fact Menifee resident Sue Lopez was one of the hat contest winners and many other Menifee residents were also at the Nafe event in San Pedro. He is known as a legendary hairdresser and has over the years been hairdresser to many stars in addition to Lana Turner, (he created the style and color, that made Lana so beautiful) some of his many celebrity clients over the years were: Betty Grable, Janis Paige, Lee Remick, Natalie Wood, Veronica Lake, Lana Clarkson, Gary Grant, Mae West, Bette Davis, Susan Hayward, Elvis Presley, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Tate, John Wayne, Dorothy Stratton, John F Kennedy, Rita Hayward, Joan Crawford and more. Eric was presented the 2004 Golden Knight Excalibur Award recognizing him as a legendary hairdresser to the stars, he has also been presented many other prestigious awards over the years. Prior to coming to California Eric had successful Salons in Chicago and Palm Beach Florida with many clients who flew in from all over the world to have him use his magic in color, cut and style
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that always left them looking amazing. For many years in addition to his Beverly Hills Studios, he had a Salon in Hemet. CA, which he sold several years ago, as he needed the time to work on some projects. He has been very busy collaborating on a documentary film on his life. Recently he decided to start coming to Menifee once a month to take care of long time clients but more and more people want his creative services. So he has decided to take on more clientele and come to Sun City 3 Mondays a month where he will only take 5 clients each time and one weekend where he will continue to make his long time customers and new customers look beautiful. These additional days will give our local residents an opportunity to have Eric do their hair. He is a good friend of a local Hair Salon owner who has made space available to him at her Salon in Sun City. I guarantee if you meet Eric and have him color, cut and style your hair everyone will tell you how great you look as he is a master in making women beautiful and a style that fits their facial color and personality. He has an incredible talent and he loves to make everyone look fabulous and beautiful. Spending time with Eric to get your hair done is so much fun as he is so full of great stories and is a person with a great heart and soul in addition to great talent. To book an appointment with Eric, Call Lucy who will give you the dates and times available she can be reached at 951-3069443 that is her cell, she works hand and
hand with Eric and his customers. There are some amazing U Tube videos on Eric and his life with Lana if you want to know more about his exciting life and the celebrities he knew go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XnsGkwiVYEI And part 2 https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=59gzJTtTBBc I am so happy to call Eric my long time friend and my personal hairstylist. He makes my hair look amazing, and it’s so easy for me to keep in between visits .I always get so many compliments from the moment he started doing my hair. He can do the same for you, so call Lucy today and book your appointment 951-306-9443. You can also reach Eric Root at 951-265-3394.
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Wine Country Spotlight Let's have a round of golf, a cocktail for Happy Hour, a delicious wedge salad a p p e t i ze r, a flat iron steak and a glass of wine. Then stick around for some entertainment. Where is this special restaurant and cocktail lounge, it's just up the road to Canyon Lakes. In fact it's the Canyon Lakes Country club. Located on Railroad Canyon Rd. just west of the Lake's main entrance. A very nice location to have a scrumptious dinner at a very reasonable price. It is managed by a very friendly young lady name Krissy that seated us for an early dinner and introduced us to our server Cari, Cari just happened be one of the friendliest and most professional servers I have met in a very long time. I happened to be exceptionally hungry that night and wanted to try a couple of different things off the menu. So I started with the warm rolls and butter. Very nice. I was told that the soup of the day was clam chowder. One of my favorite treats. As I said, I was hungry, and wanted to try a salad as well as the clam chowder. My solution, order both. Off the appetizer menu I ordered a wedge salad. It was delicious. A wedge of lettuce with bacon, cheese diced tomatoes and dressing. Thinking I would just have a couple bites, I ended up eating the whole thing. My wife Nicole had wanted to try the fried zucchini, it too was a cut above, I was not so hungry anymore. The food kept coming however. Next came the clam chowder. Full of luscious clams and potatoes with a broth not too thick and very flavorful. By this time, I was ready to call it quits. But out came my wife's
flat iron steak and my fish and chips. First the fish and chips were very moist. The batter was done to a tee just a little crispy outside and still nice on the inside. I found out they were hand battered right there at the restaurant. Next came my wife's steak. Pleased, is putting it mildly. She had ordered it medium rare and Chef Alex prepared it to perfection. It was topped with sautéed onions and blue cheese sprinkles it was to die for. Tender and juicy, served with a very nice sized baked potato that had just the right amount of toppings. Very good. Then., to top off the night, you can dance some of the calories away with the live entertainment which they have every Friday. That night it was Rhonda and the Sundowners some of their entertainers includes such stars as Ken Rice playing his saxophone and singing the night away. There is a full array of entertainment through out the month.. You will have fun and enjoy the food and service there. Call for details CANYON LAKES COUNTRY CLUB 32001 RAILROAD, CANYON LAKES CA. 92587 TEL:951 246 1773
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S FIRST MINED WINE CAVE OPENS FOR TOURS AND EVENTS Oak Mountain Winery is celebrating the premiere opening of the area's first mined wine cave February 13 and 14, 2016 with tours of the 10,000 square foot cave. While wine caves are common in Napa and France, this is the first cave to be dug into a hillside in the Temecula Valley. "It was a first for Riverside County so the planning process took about two years," stated Valerie Andrews, who owns and operates the winery with her husband Steve. Underground mined caves are considered to have the best environment for aging and storing wine. Using geothermal technology, Mountain Winery's cave will provide consistent temperatures in the 60s and ideal humidity. The cave runs 104 feet underground and is steel reinforced with eight to 10 inches concrete. Condor Earth Technologies of Northern California built the cave which took eight months to excavate. With two entrances, a full commercial kitchen, a banquet room and tasting rooms, the cave will also store over 400 barrels of wine. Oak Mountain Winery currently produces 10,000 cases of award-winning Bordeaux-styled wines including
FESTIVAL BARREL RACES ROLL AT SOUTH COAST WINERY IN JANUARY It's time to tune up your wine barrel race car and head to South Coast Winery January 17 for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival barrel races. The new track through South Coast Winery offers a slight downhill curve, and a few twists and turns that will make the races exciting. These are people-power race cars 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. Prizes will be awarded for both looks (show offs) and speed (serious racers). All barrel racers will receive a pair of one-day Festival tickets. The top three show offs and top three serious racers will receive a pair of weekend combo tickets and an early bird campsite code to pre-register for either a full hook-up
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Their production facility 12 miles east of Oak Mountain provides Rhone-styled wines such as Syrah and Viognier. During the cave premiere weekend wine lovers can take a 45 minute tour of the cave and learn details of the cave's construction. Tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include wine tasting, with six tastes of wine and a souvenir glass. Reservations are recommended. The cost is $30 per person. The new kitchen will be offering a menu of tasty treats to compliment your favorite wine. Be prepared to spend the day enjoying the winery and it's view of the DePortola WineTrail region of Temecula Valley. This part of wine country offers wide open vistas of rolling hills, vineyards and thoroughbred ranches. Oak Mountain Winery is also one of the few dog-friendly wineries in the valley. After the premiere weekend, wine cave tours and tasting in the cave will be open to the public Monday through Friday. Cave tasting room will be reserved for wine club members only on weekends. Schedule a tour at www.oakmountainwinery.com or by calling 951699-6102. The winery is located at 36522 Via Verde Road just off Deportola Road. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com
or dry campsite at the Festival. This is ahead of the mass registration on March 1, 2016. Winners are responsible for full payment of the campsite. Race car registration can be found on the Festival website at www.tvbwf. com or at the Festival office, 41755 Rider Way, Temecula. Spectators can watch the races free, Sunday, January 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a meet and greet with the race car drivers and engines after the races in the courtyard at South Coast Winery. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival is May 20-22, 2016 at Lake Skinner Recreation area. Located just north of San Diego County, California, the Festival has a successful 33-year history of celebrating Southern California Wine Country’s finest assets of clear skies dotted by hot air balloons, mild temperatures, and rolling vineyards. Balloon activities are weather permitting. For Festival information visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.
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A REMINDER THAT MARKETS MOVE UP AND DOWN
It’s happened many times before, but when we experienced a serious downward move in stocks in late August, it caught many investors off guard since we hadn’t been through such a shift for quite some time. Beginning on August 18 and ending on August 25, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 1,900 points or more than 10 percent of its value — a significant drop in a condensed period of time. At the close on August 25, 2015 the Dow Jones Index actually fell more than 14 percent from the year-to-date high it reached in mid-May. More surprising than the drop itself may be that it had been roughly three years since the U.S. stock market experienced a correction of at least 10 percent.2 Historically, such corrections tend to happen more frequently — on average once every two years since 1932.2 Markets move in unexpected ways Stock markets are notoriously unpredictable in the short term. The events
Issue # 10 of August 2015 are a reminder that the markets can move quickly with little or no warning. Nobody can say with certainty what will happen to stocks over the next week, month or even over the next year. For example, by early March of 2009, U.S. stock markets had lost more than 50 percent of their value over an 18-month period. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bottomed at 6,547 and fears were running high. At that point, many investors likely didn’t think they’d see the Dow Index around the 18,000 level that it reached this year in May of 2015. It’s not about the markets — it’s about you It is important to look beyond the headlines and instead keep the focus on what you are trying to accomplish with your investments over time. Short-term market fluctuations are a fact of life, but they should not drive investment strategy. It is important to assess your willingness to accept investment risk in conjunction with the goals you are trying to achieve. A market correction may be a good time to step back and re-assess what you are trying to accomplish with your portfolio. Here are some things to consider: If you have years to let your money grow If you are still several years from retirement, there may be less reason to be concerned with short-term market swings. Make sure your portfolio is positioned in the most effective way to achieve your long-term goals consistent with the amount of fluctuation you are willing to accept over shorter periods. If you don’t feel your portfolio is aligned with your goals given the recent bout of volatility, it may be time to work with a financial professional to reposition it. If you are investing regularly in the market (such as contributions to your workplace retirement plan or an IRA), the volatility could work in your favor
through dollar-cost averaging. This is a method of investing that helps reduce the risks of market timing by investing a fixed amount at regular intervals. When prices are low, your investment purchases more shares. When prices rise, you purchase fewer shares. Over time, the average cost of your shares will usually be lower than the average price of those shares. It does not assure a profit or protect against losses in a declining market. However, over longer periods of time it can be an effective means of accumulating shares. Investors should always consider their ability to continue investing through periods of low market prices. If retirement is drawing near Those who are within a few years of retirement tend to be more sensitive to short-term market moves and may want consider making some adjustments to their portfolios. This could include keeping more of your assets in less volatile investments that can help diversify stock market risk. Yet it’s still important to balance the need for growth opportunity as well as less volatile assets with the likelihood that your retirement could last for two-to-three decades or longer. Your next move really depends on what stage of life you are in and how close you are to retirement. Now would be a good time to talk with financial professional about your portfolio. The outlook? More unpredictability If there is one thing we can count on in the days ahead, it is more speculation about where the stock market may be headed. Various experts will voice different opinions about whether a further correction is in the cards or a major rally is on the horizon. Don’t be overly concerned with what you may read about in the papers or hear from TV pundits. Your own financial goals and the time you have to invest should guide your investment decisions. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor
February, 2016 with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 11 years - To contact him, please call 951-679-2222, 29826 Huaun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ This information is being provided only as a general source of information and is not intended to be the primary basis for investment decisions. It should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual investor. Please seek the advice of a financial advisor regarding your particular financial concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is an index containing stocks of 30 large-cap corporations in the United States. The index is owned and maintained by Dow Jones & Company. 2 Ameriprise Investment Research Group – Morning Research Notes, August 25, 2015 Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File #1284644
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UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 2016 1-Feb 12:00 PM Menifee Monday Munch - Location TBD Check Facebook and website 3-Feb 8:30 AM Ambassador Meeting at Chamber office 3-Feb 7:00PM City Council Meeting at City Hall 6-Feb 10:00 AM Motte Historical Museum Open House 8-Feb 12:00 PM Menifee Monday Munch - Location TBD Check Facebook and website 9-Feb 9:00 AM SBDC - Incorporating your Business Seminar at Conference room above Chamber 10-Feb 8:15 AM Student of the Month at Perris Sizzler 13-Feb 5:00 PM Knights of Columbus Valentines Dinner at St. Vincent Ferrer Church 14-Feb 5:00 PM Merna's Café & Grill Valentines Event 15-Feb 12:00 PM Menifee Monday Munch - Location TBD Check facebook and website 18-Feb 3:30 PM Menifee Union School District - Coffee with the superintendent at Hans Christensen Middle School 19-Feb 6:00 PM Chamber Anniversary Casino Royale Event at Doffo Winery 22-Feb 12:00 PM Menifee Monday Munch - Location TBD Check facebook and website 29-Feb 12:00 PM Menifee Monday Munch - Location TBD Check facebook and website
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT PROVIDING SUPPORT DOGS FOR DISABILITIES OTHER THAN BLINDNESS Canine Support Teams CEO and founder Carol Roquemore founded Canine Support Teams (CST) to provide service dogs to increase the ability of someone with disabilities to live independently while simultaneously providing loving companionship. CST is a local non-profit organization, made possible by the many people who give of their time, energy, money and love for the purpose of enhancing the lives of those affected by disabilities. Recipients and their doctors complete and extensive application process. CST Service dogs are placed with people who use wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches or have Autism, Epilepsy, Seizures, Diabetes, Combat Veterans with PTSD and more. Our service dogs are taught to assist their partners by pulling manual wheelchairs, turning lights on and off, pushing elevator buttons, retrieving dropped or hard to reach items, making purchases or banking transactions, opening and closing doors and drawers, barking to get help and providing stability for walking. All CST service dogs are ADA compliant and public access test certified. There is a two year training period for each dog that begins as soon as
they are picked up from the breeder. CSTs' "Pawz for Wounded Veterans Program," provides service and assistance dogs to those brave men and women that have sustained disabling injuries or suffer from PTSD as a result of serving our country in the U.S.Military. CST provides service dogs to those who have been wounded in the service of our country and who are now seeking the enhanced mobility, independence, unconditional love, and companionship an assistance dog offers. Our Prison Pup Program is an excellent example of a rehabilitation program that really works. The current program consists of twenty dogs and over fifty inmate participants. the Prison Pup Program also positively impacts the lives of the participants. "We've seen many inmate trainers go on to be gainfully employed in the animal training and animal care industry upon their release from the prison system. Nearly every single Prison Pup Program participant has stayed out of prison after their release, so we know that our program is an excellent example of a rehabilitation effort that really works." Canine Support Teams loves helping others and making people's lives easier. A lot of work goes into what we do, and assistance is always welcome. For more information about our volunteer opportunities, call our office at (951) 301-3625.
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TRADE SHOW & EVENT TIPS FOR HAVING A SUCCESSFUL EVENT ON THE MARK
with Robbie Motter
I attend many events that have booths/tables for vendors and I am always surprised at how many missed opportunities I see. Lots of time some of the people working the booth look like they really don’t want to be there, I see that more in big events that I have attended in New York and other places where companies hire people to work their booth or send an employee. In face one year at a National Guard event at a big convention center in New York they hired me to teach a class on how to work a booth. Have you ever walked by a booth and seen the person in the booth talking on the phone, texting, talking to a friend instead of looking at the opportunity of meeting you and learning about what you do and how they can help you? I see it all the time and they are totally missing the opportunity to enhance knowledge about their company and to learn just what your needs are. Before you start you really need a plan Trade Shows and events cam be an incredibly effective promotion and sales tool for small businesses. But they also can be a complete waste of time and money. And whether trade shows and events are a wild success or a wipeout for your small business depends a great deal on your advance preparation. So
set clear goals for your participation. What do you want to get out of it? Make sure you have a great looking booth or table, and make sure the people running the booth look good, as first impressions happen fast.
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Location – Put your table or booth in a good location that has lots of foot traffic. Most people are right handed and will go to the right side of the venue first. Best place to have your table or booth. 2. Bright color banners on booth, people respond to color. 3. Bright Balloons draws attention and brings people to your booth. 4. Laptop with video, people will stop to watch a video-short commercials or teasers. 5. Give-A-Ways, people love free stuff. They love those wheel games as well. 6. Stand Up and Stand out, one of the most important things you can do at a show is stand in front of your table not sit behind it. 7. Greet people who are walking by with a smile and hand them a brochure or flyer. 8. Use a colored table cloth that matches your “business colors” 9. Don’t have too much clutter on your table. 10. Use stand up props, so everything is not laying on the table. 11. Have high quality candy and samples that are different maybe rulers, sticky note pads, coffee mugs or other unique items that people can use. 12. What really makes a booth or table standout is the attitude of the personnel –customer service is everything! Don’t stand around with arms crossed – it looks closed off and unwelcoming. Uncross your arms, look relaxed and happy
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– and come up with a genuine smile. Believe me, it goes a long way, another thing is – don’t eat in the booth! It’s totally off-putting. Always make sure you have a small tool box with duct tape, masking tape, a small hammer, tacks, scotch tape, band aids and breath mints! I can’ tell you how many times I have been asked for some of those items by others at a show. Enough business cards for all the staff running the booth. A great tip is to write down on the back of the business cards something about the person you met so you will remember them by, so when you contact them you can talk about something they mentioned or are interested in. Remember ask for a business card, take off the salesperson hat, you can make
your sales pitch later. 17. Fresh flowers make your space feel more luxurious. 18. Never leave your booth unattended! Sounds obvious, but you wouldn’t believe how often I see an empty booth at the show hours before the closing of the event for the day. Nothing looks worse than an empty booth or a company that rented a booth and did not show up! 19. Invite people from your email list to come by your booth at the event. Follow up with the people you indicated you will be contacting within 24 hours of the event. I guarantee these shows can make a difference and increase your companies bottom line, if you plan ahead, so give it some thought SHOW UP and SMILE and have a great time.
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Biz Buzz HAVING A PLAN B WHEN IT COMES TO TECHNOLOGY
Planning around technology is like trying to predict the future of a two year old. No matter how hard you try, you cannot get them to obey orders and recognize why you know best. Alas, having a back up to your back up plan is important to alleviate the pain when your business is inevitably interrupted. Most things are beyond our control but we must plan for
them like we have some semblance of what needs to be done. Outside third party issues are nerve racking, a blizzard in Minnesota knocks out a satellite dish and now you don’t have internet in Southern California. A fuse blows in Texas and your phone calls won’t go through to your neighbor down the street. Both actual reasons why your business can be affected and you can’t do anything about it. Understanding the problem is the first step to getting past the issue. How long will the satellite be out? How long until the fuse gets changed? Find out and be honest with your clients about the problem. And even though it may not be your fault, take responsibility for it and reach a mutual understanding
Page B 3 with the clients and the delay in helping them. Most clients will completely understand and for the ones that don’t you may have done yourself a favor in letting them go because they may be more trouble down the road. Take the time to set up a backup plan and back up your data in either the Cloud or some other alternative. Keeping valuable information secure in multiple locations will help if your main office gets destroyed and/or catches on fire. Connect your cell phone to your office lines and know how to forward calls anonymously before something happens to your provider. Whatever you have to prepare for, make sure you do prepare ahead of time. It doesn’t matter if your business is two years old or twenty you need to have a Plan B and C in case A is interrupted. And remember, it may not be your fault but it is your problem so be prepared so you don’t take your eyes and goals off taking your business Up One Level.
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THINK ABOUT SENDING FINANCIAL VALENTINES TO LOVED ONES Americans spent nearly $19 billion in Valentine’s Day gifts last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Much of this money went for gifts with short shelf lives, such as candy, flowers and restaurant meals (and about $700 million was spent on gifts for pets). There’s certainly nothing wrong with giving chocolates or roses. But this year, think about going beyond the classic gifts. Instead, use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to determine how you can make gifts with long-lasting impact to your circle of loved ones. Here are some suggestions: For your spouse or significant other … As long as your spouse or significant other has earned income, he or she may be able to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA. So, consider giving a check to be used for that purpose. A traditional IRA can grow tax deferred, while contributions are usually tax-deductible. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) While Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, any earnings growth can be distributed tax free, provided the account owner doesn’t take withdrawals until age 59½ and has had the account at least five years. For 2015 and 2016, the IRA contribution limit is $5,500, or $6,500 for those 50 or older. For your children … You don’t have to be rich to give your children a gift worth $1 million – you just have to help them through school. College graduates earn about $1 million more over their lifetimes than those without a degree, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Still, college isn’t cheap: The average annual cost – tuition, fees, room and board – for a
private four-year college is more than $42,000, according to the College Board, while the comparable figure for a public four-year school is about $19,000. Of course, if financial aid is available, you could get some help. Nonetheless, you may want to start putting away money for college. One popular college savings vehicle is a 529 plan. Your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes, and any earnings growth can be withdrawn tax-free, provided it is used for qualified higher education expenses. (However, if you take withdrawals from your 529 plan, and you don’t use the money for these higher education expenses, you may be subject to both income tax and a 10% penalty on the earnings.) For your parents … If you have elderly parents, you may want to find out if they’ve got their retirement and estate plans in place. If they’ve already taken care of everything, you may not need to get involved – but if they’ve left some “loose ends,” your help could be a valuable gift. So, ask them if they have drawn up the necessary legal documents. Do they each have a will? Have they created a durable power of attorney, which allows them to name someone to make financial and health care decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated? If it appears they have much work to do in these areas, you may want to offer to arrange a consultation for them with a legal advisor and a financial professional. None of these ideas are “traditional” Valentine’s Day gifts – but all of them can prove of great value to your loved ones.
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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.
GEEK LOVE: 10 REASONS TO DATE A GEEK
With Valentine Depression right around the corner, I thought it was time to cheer up and write about something more positive. A few days ago my wife turned to me, while I was brainstorming uber-geeky topics and ideas, and told me “You should write the top 10 reasons why someone should date a geek!”. I paused for a second and with a puzzled look told her “Well, you tell me what they are…”. I’ve been with my wife for more than 10 years now and I’ve always wondered, why the *blip* did she choose me? What’s so special about me? Doesn’t my geekiness drive her mad? After a long discussion and a bit of psychoanalysis, we managed to boil it down to the following reasons. We’re Loyal Loyalty runs in our veins. If a geek can be so loyal to their favourite gadget manufacturer, operating system, TV show, movies, fantasy heroes and so on, imagine what happens when they meet that special person. To top that, when we are in a serious relationship we feel like “the chosen one” and that’s something you just can’t risk losing. We’re Caring Just observe how a geek treats something that they love. Be it their gadgets, their collection of any sort (I love my CPU collection) or even their job. Look at how meticulous they are. You can be sure that when a geek loves you, they will give you all the care you need and make sure that you have everything. We Don’t Create Problems, We Solve Them Problem solving is our way of life. We are always looking for problems that need to be fixed and then find a solution. I think my wife is pretty happy that whenever a problem comes up, I’ll give it my best go to fix it. Of course the path to fixing it can be a bit chaotic and geeky (searching online, trial and error, zapping yourself from an open circuit) but the result pays off.
We Like to Listen (even though we may drift away) Our brain usually runs at full speed and this can be a good and bad thing. The good thing is that we will listen to your problems for hours. The bad thing is that from time to time we might drift away and think about how we will solve the problem that’s killing our project. But hey, at least we are good listeners. *Side-note: I have developed a very sophisticated filter that allows me to drift away while still paying attention for key words. That way I’m never caught off-guard.
We’re Creative Even if a geek doesn’t realise it, we are inherently creative. Not in the “traditional” sense (most of us can’t draw, paint etc.) but in the more useful sense. Just last week I created an awesome pop-up Valentine’s card for my wife that was pixelated, double-points for me! We’ll Search Very Hard for Your Present This is not just for things that we buy for ourselves. Once we know that we need to get a present, then we go into searching mode. When I need to get a present for my one-and-only I check websites, read reviews, opinions, forums and anything else I can get my hands on, until I find the perfect gift. We Learn Everything The fact that we can’t stop learning new things can be very beneficial for you. If someone would normally say “How the hell should I know?”, the geek will not say anything and will try to find the nearest web touchpoint so they can search and learn the answer. *Hint: This also applies to intimate situations.
We Are Easy to Please Present? What present? As a geek I make sure that I have pretty much everything that I need to satisfy my geekiness. If you are looking for a present for me then you have two choices. First, get me something that means something (even if that’s a hug). Second, just pick one of my interests and get me anything related to that, I’ll definitely like it (Vintage CPU anyone?). No Sports Night To this I will have to apply the 80/20 rule. Basically only 20% of geeks are interested in sports. If you hate sports night and all the shouting at the TV, then you won’t have to bear with it. Of course this doesn’t mean that you won’t have other themed nights. We have Dexter night, other’s have Star Trek night, you get what I mean. Ten perfect reasons to date a geek. Do you need more? What are you waiting for? Put your computer to sleep and go find the perfect geek for your life :)
We Can Adapt You know how you’ve sometimes been in situations where your other half would act their own way and sort of embarass you? Well fear not, geeks have always had to adapt to their environment. This means that we can fit in every situation and always make you proud.
TO GET LINKEDIN OR BE LEFT OUT?
If you are going to choose only one personal branding tool to invest time in, choose LinkedIn. With a well-written profile and a focused strategy, LinkedIn can become your powerful partner in long-range branding and career management. LinkedIn can help make you visible to the professionals who are looking for exactly the services you provide. Your LinkedIn profile connects you with people who need what you have to offer when your profile has the right search terms and is written in a professional manner. It should contain a professional headshot, headline, summary, testimonials and contact information that make it easy to connect with you and answer the questions that your prospects want to know. You may not know who might be looking for you, but a profile packed with the right search terms will help you get found. The reason that having a professional complete LinkedIn profile is so important is that LinkedIn is often your first impression to those who are Statistics report that over 60% of the time, the first impression to a prospect is your LinkedIn profile. The reason for this is that even if people are researching you in Google, it’s likely that they’ll end up at your LinkedIn page. That’s because when someone searches your name, LinkedIn will typically show up at the top of the results – making
your profile their most likely resource for learning more about you. One of the best reasons for being on LinkedIn is that it allows you to showcase your expertise, accomplishments and testimonials. It is also a way to share your unique perspective. Through the way you write your summary to the content you share in your activity feed, the groups you join, and the conversations you have, you bolster your brand, sharing your thoughts in a personal way with connections and those who visit your profile. If you are in doubt as to whether you should be on LinkedIn, the answer is yes. If you are not convinced yet, the statistics below should convince you that it is better to be LinkedIn than left out: 1. Over 25 million LinkedIn profiles are viewed every day. 2. 2 new users join LinkedIn every second. 3. One in three LinkedIn profiles are viewed every day. 4. 44% of business to business marketers have generated leads on LinkedIn (whereas only 39% have generated leads via LinkedIn 5. One in three professionals on the planet are on LinkedIn. If you have questions about LinkedIn or would like to connect, send your questions to LinkedInDiva@gmail.com or connect with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/RhondaLSher.
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Local IF YOUR CAR HAD A HEART..... Putting the Human Heart into Car Design Electronic engine control takes cues from how the body regulates blood pressure. Mother Nature is a technological genius. The latest group of researchers to seek out her wisdom is a team from General Motors' Propulsion Systems Research Laboratory, in Warren, Mich., and the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2009), held in San Antonio, Texas, they presented their new electronic strategy for controlling an automotive powertrain that's based on the method the human circulatory system uses to regulate blood pressure. "An automotive engine is basically an air pump, but its operation is very similar to the heart," says Hossein Javaherian, a GM Technical Fellow who is part of the team. It made sense, he says, that studying the heart's control mechanism would allow control-system designers to learn how to optimize system performance more easily. That's especially important, because carmakers are introducing more complex subsystems in response to demand for more powerful, responsive, and fuel-efficient vehicles. One of those more complex subsystems is the electronic throttle control, where mechanical links between the accelerator pedal and the throttle actuator are swapped out for wires and microchips. Devising algorithms for running these systems has become increasingly difficult for control-system designers. Electronic throttle control "has to be intelligent enough to manage emergency situations safely as driver control of the throttle is relinquished," says Javaherian. "This requires extra vigilance in control-system design in order to save lives and avoid legal entanglement while automatically optimizing vehicle performance."
In today's designs, that's done through redundancy -- either by introducing additional electronic hardware or by maintaining conventional mechanical links between the pedal and throttle positions as a backup. Both add complexity. A biological solution, GM engineers figured, might do the job more simply. The human circulatory system has several control schemes in place, one of which is a negative feedback system called the baroreflex. The instant that blood pressure rises above its normal level, sensors called baroreceptors, located in the aorta in the chest and in the carotid arteries in the neck, detect the stretching of the artery walls and relay signals to the brain stem. These signals trigger the activation or inhibition of opposing branches of the autonomic nervous system. The sympathetic branch is responsible for constricting the blood vessels, increasing the degree to which the heart contracts with each beat, and elevating the heart rate. If blood pressure goes up, sympathetic nerve activity is suppressed. At the same time, the parasympathetic branch, whose function is to slow the heart's pace and contractility, kicks in, causing a rapid return to the mean arterial blood pressure. For a drop in blood pressure, the reverse would occur. In GM's electronic analogue, the researchers coupled a linear and a nonlinear controller that map to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, respectively. Together, they do the job all control systems are meant
Page B 5 to do: correct the error between a real-world result and a desired value through a series of computations and rapid adjustments. "Modeling our control systems after baroreceptors has enabled us to devise simpler and more robust control algorithms for the regulation of major engine variables, such as engine torque and air-fuel ratio, with significant improvements in vehicle performance and tailpipe emissions," says Javaherian. He notes that in the absence of this discovery, the team would have used more common control architectures to achieve the same goal. But this biologically inspired control structure changed the game by allowing the researchers' algorithms to control engine variables, even as the system learned to tune itself during a wide range of vehicle maneuvers. The alternative would have meant time-consuming tuning of multiple controllers derived from and specialized to a mathematical engine model. That kind of system requires more memory and doesn't handle changes in the system characteristics nearly as well as the baroreceptor. The GM engineers designed the controller to handle a car's powertrain, which includes the engine, transmission, and the emissions after-treatment system. But Javaherian says the baroreflex control scheme could be adopted in other areas of vehicle control. For example, it could help maintain "vehicle stability and robustness in the face of external disturbances, such as one or more tires hitting a patch of ice or one or more fuel injectors failing," he says. Another important benefit, Javaherian says, is the design's role in diminishing vehicles' impact on the environment. He notes that the regulation of air-to-fuel ratio using the new control architecture can effectively reduce the amount of smog-forming nitrogen oxide, poisonous carbon monoxide, and even greenhouse gases while improving fuel economy. Take care of your HEART.
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INTERNATIONAL AUTO CRAFTERS OPENING IN MENIFEE, CA International Auto Crafters, a leading provider for Collision & Body Repair, announced today that they are opening a new office in the Menifee Valley to accommodate the city’s fast growing population. International Auto Crafters Founded in 1990, and owned by brothers Harry and Harvey Ryan. With its first location opening in Moreno Valley, they expanded into Lake Elsinore, onto Menifee, and then into Palm Desert, becoming a successful Multi Shop Organization. Together, the Ryan brothers offer more than 50 years of automotive experience. Harry Ryan worked as an adjuster in the insurance business where he gained extensive knowledge in automobile repair processes and Harvey Ryan spent over 20 years as the Service Director for Honda/ Acura in Corona, CA. The company’s main goal is to make the repair process seamless for the customer while keeping them informed every step of the way. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Anne Pietrelli, Director of Marketing at anne@intlautocrafters.com or 951-348-9860 or visit www.intlautocrafters.com for more information.
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City SCMAF – INLAND EMPIRE ELECTS MENIFEE SUPERVISOR AS INCOMING PRESIDENT The Menifee Community Services Department is proud to announce that Community Services Supervisor Jason Hendrix has been selected as the 2016 SCMAF (Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation) Inland Empire President. SCMAF is a volunteer professional organization operated by local agencies which provides yearround youth and adult athletic competitions in a variety of sports. SCMAF’s charge is to grow recreation-based sports programming by supporting the efforts of its member agencies. Supervisor Hendrix is
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com responsible for facilitating general membership meetings, oversight of the association budget, and overall responsibility for several culminating athletic tournaments including: youth basketball, track and field, swimming, and Pitch, Hit, and Run. The Inland Empire Association of SCMAF includes thirty-four agencies in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. “I believe this opportunity will provide Menifee Staff with professional networking, training, and resources that will improve upon already outstanding programs and services,” said Jason Hendrix, Menifee Community Services Supervisor. “I am excited to begin working with my colleagues in surrounding agencies to offer the best athletic experiences possible for Menifee residents.” For more information, please contact the Community Services Department Office at (951) 723-3880 or visit us online at www.cityofemenifee.us Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation was established in
1949, and is a non-profit organization comprised primarily of municipal recreation service providing agencies throughout the region. SCMAF encompasses ten Southern California counties with over 225 cities and agencies serving a population of over 15 million people. Through its seven associations, SC-
MAF's footprint extends from the Southern San Joaquin Valley to the U.S.-Mexican border and from the far reaches of the Inland Empire to the Pacific Coast, even extending beyond to Catalina Island. For more information on Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation at http://www.scmaf.org.
MENIFEE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MSA Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 AM in the Menifee City Hall. We look for input from our seniors on issues to bring before our committee so we can look for solutions to these issues. People are welcome to voice his/her concerns to the committee. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 23 at 10 AM in the Menifee City Hall located at 29714 Haun Road.
FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OFFICIALS MEET WITH RESIDENTS Menifee Mayor Scott Mann said it was the first time the city has hosted at event with officials from all three levels of government in more than five years. Joining Mann at the event at Oasis Community clubhouse on Thursday, Jan. 28, were Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley, State Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, State Senator Mike Morrell and U.S. Representative Ken Calvert. "All five of us represent Menifee," said Mann. Mann said the featured officials each gave about a 10-minute overview of legislative activity at their level of government, followed by a Q-and-A session that lasted about an hour. Mann said the event was organized by Marty Rosen, chairman of the Menifee Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission. "Having that level of representation all in one spot -- giving an update and taking questions -- was really kind of
unprecendented," said Mann. According to Mann, the last time Menifee hosted a similar gathering of local, state and federal officials was during the 2010 gubernatorial campaign when Republican candidate Meg Whitman visited Menifee Lakes Country Club. Calvert will be making another local
public appearance later this month. He is scheduled to address the monthly meeting of the Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Wilson Creek Winery.
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NEW MALL WILL SERVE AS CITY'S DOWNTOWN, GOVERNMENT HUB
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But the one springing up within walking distance of where Wyman stands – the 172-acre, mixed-use Menifee Town Center – has the ability to alter the city. Unlike other, more established, communities that are looking to revitalize their downtown, 7-year-old Menifee is hoping to create one. Under construction at the southwest corner of Newport and Haun roads – at the geographic heart of Menifee – is a 12-acre retail component known as Town Center Marketplace. But when fully developed, the center also will feature Menifee’s first movie theater, a new county courthouse, the future City Hall and a housing element. HERE ARE PROMINENT FEATURES OF MENIFEE TOWN CENTER:
The map that has Menifee Economic Development Director Jeff Wyman’s attention at City Hall plots the location of 98 building projects at various stages of development across the city’s 50 square miles. “There’s a lot of construction going on,” Wyman said.
THE SHOPPING ELEMENT This 12.2-acre retail sliver on the northwestern edge of the site is under construction. Who’s coming? The dining options include Buffalo Wild Wings, Rubios, El Pollo Loco and Sonic.
Among the other corporations that have signed on with the Rich Development Co. are the grocery store chain Aldi, sportswear outlet Active, Petsmart and Sport Clips. MORE THAN JUST MOVIES Since starting with the city in 2011, Wyman said one thing economic development officials have heard consistently from residents is they want a movie theater. THIS PROMISES TO BE EVEN MORE Plans call for a 12-screen multiplex along with a 16-lane bowling alley and state-ofthe-art sports bar. Krikorian has bought the 8-acre site from the site’s primary developer, Regent Properties, though there is no timetable yet on when it will be built. “It’s not just a movie theater; it’s an entertainment complex,” Wyman said. CENTER OF GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY It may be years off, but Menifee Town Center is positioned to be a regional government hub. Last summer, the State Public Works Board approved a 3.8-acre site on Town Center Drive for a new Riverside County Civil Courthouse. Across the street is a 5-acre parcel the developer has agreed to set aside for a future civic center destined to take the place of the building the city leases for its city hall. ANOTHER TAX REVENUE GENERATOR Menifee’s sales tax revenue is on the upswing. In November, the city announced
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its most recent quarterly tax revenues were up 11.5 percent over the same quarter the previous year. City officials said it was the fourth consecutive year of double-digit increases. City leaders project those figures to climb with the project. The development is going to “provide much-needed sales tax and property-tax revenue the city needs to fund necessary services,” Menifee Mayor Scott Mann said. WITH BUILDING COMES TRAFFIC Environmental studies completed in 2010 stated the “project impacts are considered significant and unavoidable at (13) intersections.” The major roadways affected are Newport and Bradley roads. Included among the intersections are the I-215 interchanges at McCall, Newport and Scott roads. The development agreement calls for the developer to provide a variety of road upgrades and pay for the design and construction of three traffic signals and participate in upgrades of two others.
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Health & Fitness MENIFEE PREPARES FOR SALT CREEK TRAIL CONSTRUCTION IN 2018
Time to saddle up and pull out your jogging clothes. Menifee is slated to begin construction on a 16-mile trail in 2018 that will reach from Goetz Road to State Street and Champion in Hemet. Pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians will be welcome. The project started out as a major flood control operation back in the early 1970s. Deviating from the typical “concrete boxes” used to stop water from flowing, the Salt Creek Trail Project was visionary in its attempt serve the dual purpose of controlling floods during wet seasons and beautifying the city with scenic routes to travel. The fathers of this original model envisioned picnic areas, playgrounds, walking paths, and equestrian paths along the trail. “It demonstrated through proper planning, proper engineering, and environmental work that you could find a balance between function, the environment and recreation,” explained Mark Brewer of the Riverside County
sioner Ken Gaunt were concerned with the planned development and felt that Flood Control could do very little to prevent potential vandalism and homeless wanderers from reaching their homes. In response, Brewer assured everyone that “Bicyclists are the best eyes and ears on the trail” and that an element of “self-policing” will take care of any problems. One of the biggest perks of the project that the public speakers expressed was the incorporation of equestrians into the trail. This concept will be addressed in the form of a large five-foot wide trail with two extra feet of shoulder length. Commissioner Martin H. Rosen feared that the trail would be too narrow to allow bicyclists, walkers, and equestrians to travel in both directions at the same time. Similarly, Commissioner Tom Giedroyce was eager to have the project supervisors identify open lots between homes and all major street crossings so that the council could find out if they were
Regional Park and Open Space District. The plan would resurface in the Menifee town mapping of 1986 and in 2003 as a “tiered trail” that reasserted its focus within the city. Even in 2008, the plan was featured in a city update as they sought to secure funding. The Commission met Jan. 21 for a workshop on the project. Brewer urged the committee to consider working to bring the project to life at last. A soft-surface portion is planned for equestrians and joggers with asphalt on either side. The trail will be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant to support persons with disabilities who want to use it. Riverside County Flood Control will assume authority over the trail once it is built and continue to maintain it into the future. Public commenters and Commis-
open for construction. It was clear that the project has quite a few details to iron out before it can be fully underway, but the project speakers seem confident that their trail will soon be birthed after all these years. Project Manager Cathy Wappler explained that the trail will be federally funded, which could spell out stricter environmental requirements and other regulations when it is constructed. The project is also currently looking to dip into Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds by way of a grant application. At this point, the initial portion of the trail that runs through Menifee is near being fully-funded while other portions remain penniless. There is still a lot of ground to cover, but the committee welcomes another way to put their city on the map.
VERNAL POOLS AT SANTA ROSA PLATEAU ARE A SIGHT TO SEE DURING RAINING SEASON
Written by Michelle Mears-Gerst www.sunnewsandreview.com Murrieta has received enough rainfall this winter for visitors to enjoy the beauty in and around the vernal pools at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. The reserve, located at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountains in southwest Riverside County is considered a hidden gem to the community. Spanning over nine-thousand acres, the reserve is protected land that offers glimpses into the history and ecosystems of the area. Unique to the plateau are three vernal pools, one of which is accessible for the public to view. The vernal pools come alive during the rainy seasons. Park Interpreter with the Riverside County Parks, Rob Hicks said the ecosystem on the reserve is coming alive thanks to the almost ten inches of rain it has received this season. The last two storms in January brought enough rain to fill the vernal pools by the boardwalk. This rain brought to life the fairy shrimp. There are only types of fairy shrimp and one of them called the Santa Rosa Fairy Shrimp can only be found on the plateau. “You cannot find these fairy shrimp anywhere else in the world,” said Hicks. The shrimp are part of the ecosystem. Dragonflies, diving beetles and migrating fowl feed on the shrimp and contribute to the food chain.
Visitors to the vernal pools during a rainy season should see lots of ducks, birds and on occasion coyotes feeding off the land. “There are few places to see fantastic rare wetlands that are easily accessible to the public,” said Hicks. The trails leading to the vernal pools are fairly flat and easy for hikers to navigate. The wetlands are on top of an old lava flow, ten million years old. Visitors can still find black rock from the extinct volcano and the trails have a reddish color. “The red colored dirt is from the oxidation of the black lava rock,” said Hicks. When the plateau had hot lava flowing millions of years ago the continent was located further south into Mexico. The continent continues to move north about a half an inch every year said, Hicks. The fairy shrimp also have a long history at the plateau. The shrimp lay at the bottom of the vernal pools as embryos, waiting for the perfect condition to hatch. "They can remain in an embryo state for centuries or longer said," said Hicks. The fairy shrimp population strategically hatch only five to 10 percent of their population each season. “Fairy shrimp can wait thousands of years to develop. They are amazing creatures,” said Hicks. “Visitors may soon get to see an explosion of wildflowers thanks to this season's rainfall.” Hicks reminds visitors it is vital to the reserve to stay on the trails when they come out to visit. The public can also stop by the visitor center to learn more about the State’s ecological reserve. The center will have maps and more information on the rare plants and endangered species found on the reserve.
Pictured are Nitro Active, the great grandson of Triple Crown Winner Secretariat and on the right is Duchess, the foal of Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew. Both are permanent residents at the sanctuary.
VILLA CHARDONNAY EQUINE AND ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Nearing the southern entrance to the wine country, we found our entrance to Villa Chardonnay. No it isn’t a winery, it is the largest Equine and Animal Sanctuary in Southern California and one of the largest in America. Two vivacious dedicated women, Monika Kerber and Louise Gardner are the co-founders of this Noah’s Arc of animals and joyfully accept the enormous challenges and responsibilities for caring to every need of well over 200 animals, more than half being horses. Today, Villa Chardonnay takes residence on the late actor Jack Klugman’s property which comprises 25 acres. Klugman, known for his
curmudgeon character in the TV series “The Odd Couple” and “Quincy” raised race horses on this spectacular spread and his love of horses lives on with the new occupants. Monika and Louise are highly educated, well-traveled women that decided to blend their talents and devote their life’s work to their passion, the rescue and preservation of animals. “When I was a little girl I thought, when I grow up, I’m going to be rich and rescue all the animals in the world,” said Monika Kerber. Rich in character and resolve, Monika has implemented a wellness program that has nearly eliminated colic from the horses. When walking the property and seeing these animals grazing and jostling one another, it makes one grateful they have found a home under the care of these two women. Louise told me 100,000 horses are sent to Mexico and Canada to be slaughtered for food and garnish dinner tables across China and Europe. In the average 30 years of a horse’s life span most will have an average of 6 owners. Many of these are 3 or 4 years old and their racing days over, so they hold little interest or value to their owners. Not only horses, goats, dogs, cats, turkeys, and donkeys, but people receive comfort and care from Villa Chardonnay. Louise tells of a woman dying from cancer and worried what would become of her beloved horse. Villa Chardonnay provides sanctuary for this horse and for countless other animals that become the casualties of financial constraints, divorce, and other individual’s illnesses. The expenses range from $35000 a month depending on issues including vet bills, increases in rent and a myriad of other ongoing events that arise in providing for so many lives. The ladies goals are simple. “Provide a loving environment, the best care and pay our bills on time.” Procuring their own property is an important goal as well and they are looking. They also need an accountant, veterinarians, and donors that have substantial financial resources as well as the individual that can buy that bale of hay. All help is appreciated. Online donations can be made at www. villachardonnay.org or by mail at P.O. Box 890130, Temecula, CA 92589.
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Health & Fitness EAR INFECTIONS: FACTS FOR PARENTS
It is reported that 85% of kids will get at least one ear infection. Nearly every mom has experienced their sons or daughters screaming and crying, ear tugging, complaining, and over all discomfort. Because this is such a prevalent condition, why aren’t there answers? Why do they keep coming back? Is surgery really necessary? After years of antibiotics and tubes, kids then develop multiple bouts of strep throat and swollen tonsils. As the kids continue to get older, they start to develop asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Is there a connection between them? What is an Ear Infection? An ear infection develops when there the blocked up fluid in the middle ear becomes inflamed and infected. Stagnation of the fluid occurs when there is inadequate drainage of the ear canal. The common explanation for ear infections in kids is usually something like this: Kid’s Eustachian tubes are more horizontal than adults, thus more vulnerable to blockages and more likely to clog. This, on surface, may seem reasonable, but when you study the physiology, it becomes weak and inadequate. Gravity is not a major contributor to ear drainage, which means the orientation of the canal is practically irrelevant. There are actually tiny muscles in your ear canal that push the fluid through. These muscles listen to the main computer system in the body, the nerve system, to know when to contract. The second most contributing factor is something most people don’t think about: your spine. The bones in the very top of your neck are vital in promoting proper ear drainage. If
they are not aligned properly, they cannot move properly, thus the ear cannot drain properly. Current Treatments The common medical treatment for the ear infection (otitis media, OM), according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, should be to observe the patient over a few days without prescribing antibiotics. If the
infection gets worse or persists, the next step, antibiotics, is then recommended. A recent survey, however, found that very few medical doctors actually stick to this guideline, with 76% of every OM patient receiving a prescription for antibiotics. While drugs can help people escape life threatening conditions, OM is hardly that. If we refer back to the origin of the infection, bacteria are only allowed to proliferate if there is a lack of drainage. While antibiotics will kill the bacteria (if it is a bacterial, and not viral infection), it won’t fix the reason why the bacteria show up in the first place, right? I assume you are thinking now, “I want to fix the drainage problem, because that will take care of the ear infection once and for all.” Some of you might now be thinking about the
Page B 9 “tubes” surgery your EENT might want to perform. While this will promote drainage, it still only temporarily covers up the problem. If our ears were supposed to drain through our ear drum, wouldn’t you think we would have been created with holes in the membrane? When those expensive tubes are surgically inserted in the membrane, all that infected, bacteria ridden, stagnant fluid gets directed down the throat to our tonsils, adenoids, and eventually our lungs. While the ear infection may go away (for about 6 months), multiple bouts of strep throat and swollen tonsils usually
upper neck. This will allow the ear to naturally drain, thus preventing infection. Yup, no drugs, no surgery. No side effects. No slippery slope. You might be surprised to find out that a pediatric chiropractor may be your answer. You may have never heard of us, but every day in our office we help kids of all ages overcome, once and for all, those nasty ear infections because we adjust the cause of the dysfunction. Through affordable, safe, gentle, and effective chiropractic care, your child’s drainage system will be reset and restored to proper function. As a bonus,
ensues. After multiple infections to the tonsils, common practice is to remove them. Now that the body has a limited immune response to things entering the body from the throat, chronic bronchitis, asthma, allergies, and bouts of pneumonia ensue. We have now stepped off of what I call a slippery slope of medical dependence. Inhalers are prescribed. Anti-allergy medications are “needed” (and advertised every third commercial). Multiple rounds of antibiotics, pain relievers, and fever reducers become mainstay, but they are just all covering up the cause.
because tubes will be avoided, the tonsils won’t get infected as much. When the tonsils are kept intact, they help prevent harmful agents from reaching the lungs and potentially reducing the onset of pediatric asthma and allergies. So if you are looking for a natural option to get rid of ear infections for good, pediatric chiropractic may be your answer.
The Solution What we want to do is simply restore nerve communication to the muscles of the ear canal and movement in the
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