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Volume 8

Issue # 8

February / March 2019

INSIDE IDENTIFYING IDENTITY THEFT DURING TAX SEASON

FIVE SNOW DESTINATIONS NEAR MENIFEE This is it Snow Bunnies. This winter rains turned our city to a mess of mud slides and traffic snarls. Something good definitely came out of all this rain… snow. Just a bit to the north there’s already a beautiful blanket of white. So kids, meet a mysterious things called mittens and get ready for sledding, snow ball fights and chilly (runny) noses! These spots, all an easy drive from Menifee, feature skiing and sledding and serious shredding for kids of all ages. Idyllwild Address: 25225 Highway 243 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Phone: (951) 659-3850 Website: www.idyllwildchamber. com Just 56 miles from Menifee is Idyllwild. Located in the San Jacinto Mountains; the small town of Idyllwild provides a nice escape from busy mountain towns like Big

Bear. Boasting everything from hiking and outdoor activities to shopping and eating, Idyllwild really has something to offer everyone. Kids can also play in the snow during the winter months. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Address: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-1449 Website: www.pstramway.com Just 67 miles from Menifee is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. It is the largest rotating tramcar; you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. Begin the 10-minute ride at the Valley Station – elevation 2,643 ft. and end at the Mountain Station – elevation 8,516 ft. No matter what the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular views or hiking in a pristine wilderness, a one-of-a-kind experience can be had

by all. Peaks Restaurant is at the top which overlooks Palm Springs. There is also snow there to play in too. Bear Mountain Address: 43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Phone: 1-844-GO2-BEAR Website: www.bearmountain.com/ Just 93 miles from Temecula is the Bear Mountain Resort. The Bear Mountain Resort has a lot of things to do in the winter. You can ski, snowboard, go tubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snow play, and sledding.

MSJC'S SPRING 2019 SEMESTER WELCOMES NEARLY 16,500 STUDENTS

The January rain didn’t stop Mt. San Jacinto College students determined to achieve their goals from a�ending classes on Monday, January 14, 2019, the ﬁrst day of the spring semester. Page B5

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CITY OF MENIFEE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS Page A2

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MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL IS HERE! The City of Menifee, and Mt. San Jacinto College are pleased to announce the ﬁrst annual Music and Arts Fes�val. With an exci�ng full-line up for the Menifee Music & Arts Fes�val! Take a look at all of the talent preforming throughout the day! Please come on out on March 30th for a full day of entertainment The event will include local music, art exhibits, interac�ve art, cra� and art vendors, beer and wine garden. Headlined by Thompson Square! Check out the ﬂyer on page B9 for all the details. Hope to see you there.

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MENIFEE FIRE DEPARTMENT ENHANCED WITH ADVANCED EQUIPMENT

Check out the Details of their Job Fait Firday & Saturaday March 15th and 16th. Page A2

Enhancing the service that the Menifee Fire Department gives is a main priority for the Menifee Fire Department. Page B7

HEALTH BUZZ TOO BUSY TO WORKOUT?

For many ﬁnding �me to workout can be a challenging task. Family, work and having kids can some�mes create an environment where going to the gym seems impossible but that doesn’t mean that you can’t s�ll get your workout in.

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WELCOME TEMECULA VALLEY'S NEWEST WINERY

We’d like to give a warm, Temecula Valley Wine Country welcome to our newest winery members! Page A7

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CITY OF MENIFEE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2019 SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENT LIST: March 16, 2019 – Mul�cultural Fes�val

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com July 26, 2019 – Menifee Night Market @ Central Park August 2, 2019 – Menifee Night Market @ Central Park Please check their website for upto-date events �mes and loca�ons. cityofmenifee.us

March 28, 2019 – Music & Arts Fes�val

June 21, 2019 – Menifee Night Market @ TBD 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 29, 2019 – Independence Day Celebra�on @ Whea�ield Park 30627 Menifee Road 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM July 12, 2019 – Menifee Night Market @ Whea�ield Park 30627 Menifee Road 5:00 PM -10:00 PM July 13, 2019 – Neil Winter Football Camp @ Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park 30376 Long Pine Drive

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FIVE SNOW DESTINATIONS NEAR MENIFEE

Mount Laguna Address: 10678 Sunrise Hwy, Mt Laguna, CA 91948 Phone: 619-473-8630 Website: www.lagunamountain.com

Don’t forget to check out the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain which is a bobsled experience. Begin with a scenic chairli� ride to the top. From there, riders navigate their own individually controlled sleds, each with Teﬂon runners and ball bearing wheels, down their choice of two quarter-mile long cement tracks ﬁlled with high-banked turns and long straight ways.

April 13, 2019 – Spring Fest/Central Park Grand Opening @ Mayﬁeld Park 26410 Rim Creek Path 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 27, 2019 – Memorial Day Ceremony @ Whea�ield Park 30627 Menifee Road 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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averages 5,000 feet above sea level, making evenings cool even during the summer. Don’t forget to stop off at the Palomar Observatory to see the stars at night.

Other fun events and happenings: March 23, 2019 – Soap Box Derby – 8:00 AM Valley Wide Recrea�on Center For more informa�on call (951) 672-6744 Keep an eye on the Buzz for future events and announcements. Have a great 2019! Stay safe!

Palomar Mountain State Park Address: 9952 State Park Rd. Palomar CA 92060 Phone: 760-742-3462 Website: www.palomarsp.org The beau�ful forest and mountain meadows of Palomar Mountain State Park are in northern San Diego County on the west side of Palomar Mountain. Large pine, ﬁr and cedar trees make the park one of the few areas in southern California with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere. The park features camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing (trout) in Doane Pond. Sometimes there is snow too. Coniferous forests cover much of the 1,862 acres, in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain. Elevation within the park

Just 72 miles from Temecula is Mount Laguna. At just over six-thousand feet above sea level, Mount Laguna is one of the most popular places to see winter snow coming from San Diego. If there is snow, chains are required and you’ll need to purchase them ahead of time. The Laguna Mountain Lodge has reasonably-priced accommodations, a Visitor Center and Adventure Passes for $5.00. It has hiking, mountain biking, camping, family activities; star gazing, general store, hotels, cabins, and shopping. There is also a lot of snow to play.

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ARTS COUNCIL MENIFEE ARTIST OF THE MONTH

By Jim T. Gammill

Some of Lore�a Beckwith’s earliest memories have to do with the world of art. She was born in 1938 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her father was a professional ar�st. His skills were wide-ranging and he worked with a variety of mediums. Much of his income was made as a graphic ar�st for theaters in the area. At the �me, movie studios did not print out posters or adver�sing for mass release. Most theaters had to rely on skilled ar�sts to paint ‘show card’ adver�sements for their featured ﬁlms. Lore�a would o�en have the opportunity to watch her father at work and he would take every opportunity to pass on his ar�s�c knowledge to his daughter, who was always recep�ve and eager to learn. “My father would always say, draw what you see,” Beckwith reﬂected, “he knew so much about mixing colors, contrast, and perspec�ve drawing and he taught me everything.” Lore�a con�nued to live in Colorado Springs un�l she was eighteen years old. She has many fond memories of staying inside during inclement weather and drawing pictures of movie stars with her brother and her boyfriend (now husband) from down the street. Beckwith con�nued to grow as an ar�st and was able to display her skills in ENJOY A NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT IN MENIFEE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

By Nicole Farrell

Enjoy a Night of Entertainment in Menifee and the Surrounding Areas By Nicole Farrell Canyon Cowboy Bar Restaurant 31504 Railroad Canyon Rd., #1, Canyon Lake, Ca Sunday Funday Sunday Monday, Football Tuesday, Line Dancing Wednesday, Open Mic Thursday, Football Friday and Saturday, Live Music Saturday, October 27th, Halloween Party Call for details (951) 723-2201 Canyon Lakes Country Club 32001 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake, Ca Friday, Live Music Call for details (951) 246-1773 Carvers Bar & Grill 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., C-14, Murrieta, Ca Friday & Saturday, Live Music, 9pm Call for details (951) 894-2700 Franklin's Cove Bar & Grill 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta, Ca (951) 696-2211 Monday, Open Mic Tuesday, Karaoke with a live band Thursday, regular Karaoke Friday & Saturday, Live Bands French Valley Cafe 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, Ca 92563 Monday, Karaoke with Leon “Big Lee” 6pm to 10pm Friday, Live Entertainment Saturday, Live Entertainment Call for details (951) 600-7396 Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant 26900 Newport Rd., Ste. 112, Menifee, Ca Thursday through Saturday, Tom, the owner will sing for you Sunday, Live Music, 4pm to 8pm Call for details (951) 672-8080 Pepes Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lakes, Ca (951) 244-7373 Friday and Saturday, Live Band Sunday, Karaoke with Randy, 6pm to 10pm Pitstop Pub Sports Bar And Grill 26900 Newport Rd., Menifee, Ca (951) 679-0869 Monday, DJ Spinning The Tunes, 8pm - 12 midnight Tuesday, Karaoke, 8pm - 12 midnight Wednesday, Karaoke with Laura, 8pm - 12 midnight

her high school art class. “My teacher was a great ar�st,” Lore�a remembered, “he even said to me on my gradua�on day that out of all the people he had ever taught, he expected I had the most poten�al to go places with my art.” Beckwith later moved to California with her husband to raise a family. Her art career was put on hold as a result. In the 1990’s, Lore�a picked it all back up and has not looked back since. She started pain�ng on canvas in 1992 when she found a copy of a book by a local ar�st that had diﬀerent drawings and lessons. She s�ll has her ﬁrst piece from these sessions, a pain�ng of a eucalyptus tree, displayed in her studio. It wasn’t long before the ar�st started to move on to other mediums and surfaces. Beckwith has painted wall murals locally (in Menifee, Hemet, and Temecula) and out of the area (Palmdale and Lancaster). The ar�st loves experimen�ng with new materials and uses everything from tradi�onal oils and acrylics to modern image manipula�on so�ware and some�mes even glue! “Just do it, is what I always say,” Beckwith stated, “you may start out with an idea of what you want from a piece, but some�mes it ends up

Thursday, Karaoke with Laura, 9pm - 1am Friday, music, 9pm Saturday, Music un�l 1amm. Sunday, 6pm - Open Mic Jam Ponderosa Bar And Grill 27126 Shadel Rd., Menifee, Ca (951) 679-7008 Sunday, Karaoke 7pm - 11pm Monday, Karaoke 7pm - 11pm Tuesday, Music with Pam & Paul, 5pm to 8pm Wednesday through Saturday, Karaoke 7pm to 11pm Call the Venue for details Provecho Grill 26862 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee, Ca Behind Stater Brothers Thursday, Live Music 5pm to 8pm Closed on Monday Saturday and Sunday, Champagne Brunch, 9am to 1pm Call for details (961) 246-3200 Skybox Bar & Grill 30724 Benton Rd., Ste. C308, Winchester, Ca Tuesday, Karaoke, 6pm to 10pm Wednesday, Magic, 6pm to 8pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday, DJ, 9pm to 12 midnight Call for details (951) 325-2299 The Tavern Grill 28039 Sco� Rd, Murrieta, Ca (951) 723-8004 Tuesday, Live Entertainment, with Tom “The Guitar Guy” Saturday, Karaoke, 9pm to 12 midnight Call for details (951) 723-8004 Whiskey Babes 33040 Simpson Rd., Winchester, Ca 92596. (951) 599-0506 Tuesday, Karaoke with Randy, from 6pm to 10pm Wednesday, Karaoke with Nicole, from 6pm to 10pm Thursday, Karaoke with Randy, from 8pm to 10pm Friday, call for details Saturday, Halloween Party, Costume Contest Prizes. Call For Details (951) 599-0506 Wild West Arena & Saloon 32150 Grand Ave Winchester Ca 92596 Sunday, Line Dancing, 1pm to 5pm Friday, and Saturday, Live Bands Call for details (951) 325-2116 Nicole Farrell Entertainment/singer & Karaoke, music for all Email, call or text me for your special event: (760) 807-4300 Nicolefarrell123@Hotmail,com * Ambassador Menifee Valley Chamber Of Commerce * Menifee/Sun City Women's Club * Michelle's Place Breast Cancer Resource Center -survivor- Public Rela�on * Na�onal Associa�on Of Female Entrepreneur * Menifee Buzz Entertainment Reporter

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completely diﬀerent. You just have to be ready to move when the mood hits.” Lore�a Beckwith has been a member of Arts Council Menifee for nearly a decade and has ac�vely par�cipated in the Visual Arts Department ever since. Her work has been featured in numerous Arts Council Menifee events and even adorned the promo�onal ﬂyer for ACM’s Fall event. Arts Council Trustee, Kathy Picke�, had the following to say about Lore�a Beckwith: “Lore�a has been a big help for me with the shows at the US Bank. She prints up all the name signs of all the ar�sts that show for the year. She has always

helped with se�ng up the day of our show and recep�on. She is the most friendly person I know and always wants to lend a hand! She loves to experiment with new techniques in her work. Her ﬂower pain�ngs are beau�ful!” Lore�a’s art has helped to enrich Menifee’s ar�s�c community for years and shows no sign of slowing down. It is for these reasons and her constant dedica�on to her cra� that Arts Council Menifee is pleased to name Lore�a as February’s Ar�st of the Month. For more informa�on on Arts Council Menifee, visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org

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I’M DYING A SLOW, PAINFUL DEATH… GIVE ME A HOT TODDY

By Chef Rosie OConnor

I was coming back from Ireland on Virgin Airlines. While we were there we par�ed like rock stars, drank too much, got no sleep and danced in the rain. Needless to say I caught a head cold! On the plane, my head was pounding, my body was aching and the stewardess could tell I was hur�ng. We were looking at a ten hour ﬂight back home and the way I felt I knew it was going to be a painful ride. The stewardess took one look at me and took pity. “How are you doing dear?” She asked tenderly in her cute, Irish accent. “I’m dying a slow, painful death” I answered.

CHICKEN-CHIPOTLE POSOLE WITH AVOCADO AND LIME There’s nothing be�er on a cold winter day than a big bowl of hearty soup! A rich broth, moist hand-shredded chicken and smoky chipotle make this posole a standout. And you’ll have some extra poached chicken to enjoy in a salad the following day. Pair with your favorite Temecula Valley Barbera or Zinfandel. Serves 4

Ingredients 2 pounds (1 kg) chicken legs and thighs 2 quarts (2 l) water 1 large onion, halved and sliced 1 dozen black peppercorns 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smacked 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed or ground cumin 1/3 pound (155 g) Mexican-style chorizo Vegetable oil 1 small onion, minced ½ green bell pepper, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large plum tomato, peeled, seeded, and ﬁnely diced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose ﬂour ¼ cup (10 g) chopped cilantro, plus some for garnish 1 can (15 oz/470 g) whole hominy, drained and rinsed Canned chipotle chile en adobo, to taste Kosher or sea salt. 1 small avocado, halved and pi�ed, then sliced crosswise 1 lime, quartered Direc�ons Put the chicken and water in a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Skim any foam that collects on the surface. When the chicken stops producing foam, add the onion, peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves. Adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer and cook 1 hour. Cool, then

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Sure I was a li�le drama�c, a�er all I am an Aries, La�na woman who grew up on Telenovelas and drama is my middle name. I explained to her that I had a bad head cold. “I have the perfect remedy for you, dear. It’s called a Hot Toddy and my grandmother used to make it for me when I was a li�le girl. It will make you feel a whole lot be�er. It has a bit of Irish whiskey, dear. Would you like for me to make you one?” I was already powerless by her accent and the fact that I love Irish whiskey needed no convincing. She brought me a hot cup of what appeared to be tea. I took one sip and it was so soothing. My body ache slowing went away and I was able to breathe a li�le be�er. Of course the more I drank the be�er I felt. They tasted sweet and delicious.

strain. Remove the chicken meat from the bones, discarding the skin. Refrigerate half the meat for another use. Shred the remaining meat by hand. Set aside 5 cups (1.25 l) of chicken broth and refrigerate or freeze any remaining broth for another use. Put the whole cumin seed in a small dry skillet and toast over medium heat, shaking the skillet o�en, un�l the cumin darkens and becomes fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool, then pound ﬁne in a mortar or grind in a spice grinder. Remove the chorizo from its skin and put it in a large pot over medium-low heat. Cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, un�l it has rendered its fat and is fully cooked. Transfer it to a plate with a slo�ed spoon, leaving any fat behind. Add enough vegetable oil to the pot to make 2 tablespoons fat. Add the minced onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook un�l so�ened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato, oregano, and cumin and cook about 3 minutes longer to so�en the tomato. Add the ﬂour and cook, s�rring, for about 1 minute. Add the 5 cups (1.25 l) chicken broth and bring to a simmer, s�rring. Add the cilantro, hominy, shredded chicken, and chorizo and return to a simmer. Whisk in some of the thick adobo sauce from the canned chipotle chiles, adding as much as you like. Season posole to taste with salt. Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Top each por�on with a few avocado slices and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

i could not help myself. I kept ordering more like the the boy in the story Oliver Twist “Please sir, may I have some more.” She gladly made me more and was �ckled that I was enjoying them and feeling be�er. So now I’m drunk, sleepy and curious. Did she say her grandmother made these for her when she was only a girl? However, my curiosity and judgements would have to wait because I soon passed out. How does this magical Irish home remedy work? Drinking one Hot Toddy or two will make you feel be�er. Warning: if you get drunk the way I did, your immune system will suﬀer and can work against you. Therefore, you might want to s�ck to one or two. The honey and lemon in this home remedy will help with your sore throat and the warmth of the hot tea can make you “sweat it out.” The whiskey will help you sleep and get some shut eye. And quite frankly, sleeping is what makes you heal faster when you’re sick. Sleep away a head cold and the ﬂu. Next �me you are feeling a li�le under the weather, try making this home remedy at home and think of that sweet airline stewardess’ auntie who took �me out of her day to make her dying, baby niece a hot toddy. I will always remember the beau�ful Irish stewardess, now a grown woman, who took pity on

me once upon �me. Slainte Mhaith (An Gaelic Irish toast that translates “to your health”) Cheers! (An American toast that translates to just “cheers”)

HOT TODDY First start by pu�ng on your best Irish accent possible. In a cup add all the following ingredients: .5oz lemon juice .5oz honey 1.5oz Jameson Whiskey Top with hot water and s�r Garnish with lemon wheel but that’s op�onal. Some�mes we don’t want to get fancy when we are feeling a li�le ill. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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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 un�l 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 a�er the other without stopping. Most of a hog's sweat glands are in its snout. If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a pa�ent while performing an opera�on, his hands were cut off.

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Local EXPERIENCE THE AUTHENTIC TASTE OF GHANA

By Robbie Mo�er

If you like Ghana West Africa food, meet Olivia Laryea. Her passion is cooking and catering. She cooks delicious Ghanaian West African Food for catering or special occasions from her own kitchen, called “Olivia’s Kitchen”. When she was 12 years old she watched her mother cook some delicious dishes for the family to enjoy. She passionately fell in love with cooking and tasty food.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com She is originally from Ghana West Africa and moved to Menifee from San Diego in 2010. She has been blessed with three children. You can reach her on Facebook at “Olivia’s Kitchen” or call her at 619-261-7699 and learn about her variety of foods she oﬀers. Her email address is: olivialaryea@ gmail.com her website at: www. oliviakitchen.com.

OPERATION PROM GIRL LOOKING FOR SPONSORS

by Robbie Mo�er

Opera�on Prom Girl is more than just a dress, it's an experience for young ladies and military women to become empowered at a mind, body and spirit level with programs, resources and referrals, love, and of course an annual program that oﬀers assistance with prom or balls with a free formal dress and shoes.

eyes as she was leaving: “ If it was not for this program, my daughter would not be able to go to the prom”. Dawn Schultz and her team of volunteers do an amazing job. She remembers not being able to go to a prom. When it was �me for her daughter to a�end, she wanted to make sure she and others could go. A dream she had to help young women doing just that. Every year Dawn and her team come up with a theme. This year is "A Cinderella Story". In addi�on to the dresses, they get food, hear dynamic speakers and get the opportunity to win hair and beauty treatments. They are always looking for in kind dona�ons for door

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The CEO/Founder of Opera�on Prom Girl is Dawn Schultz, a member of NAFE, who had a vision to make sure any young lady wan�ng to a�end a prom would have a dress. Coming in April 2019 is their FREE annual formal dress event for High School girls in need. To sponsor for a girl to a�end the event at $10.00 each, to sponsor a table with your name on the table and event program at $60.00 or to become an Opera�on Prom Girl Shoo�ng Star sponsor at $150.00 and get your name on the banner and all event print materials, marke�ng and shout-outs of business/individual, cer�ficate and t-shirt is given to you as well. NAFE and my non-profit Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs have already sent in their funds to be a sponsor. This is a great event and helps so many young ladies each year. Last year I did a Vision Board class for all the a�endees and they loved it. Seeing them search through all the dresses to find that perfect one for them was wonderful to watch. One mother told me with tears in her

prizes and for hair salons and makeup businesses to donate gi� cer�ﬁcates. The Opera�on Prom Girl Annual Event is coming soon! High school girls with hardship and special circumstances a�end their all day program at no cost. In addi�on to receiving a prom gown and shoes, girls are also treated to a luncheon, fashion show, speakers, hair and makeup segment, receive prizes from day beauty service opportuni�es, career resources, referrals, and each receives a goody bag. They are expec�ng this to be their biggest event yet and they need your help. For more informa�on contact Opera�onpromgirl.com, website: h�ps://opera�onpromgirlsocal.com/ Take a moment and support this great cause with your cash dona�on, volunteer or donate a dress, shoes, jewelry or an item for the goody bags. You will be making a great difference with one of these young ladies lives.

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

WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT WELCOME TEMECULA VALLEY'S NEWEST WINERY We’d like to give a warm, Temecula Valley Wine Country welcome to our newest winery members! Akash Winery & Vineyard ~ This gorgeous 20 acre vineyard is located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country,

California. Akash Winery & Vineyard currently has 15 acres of your favorite varietals planted which include Zinfandel, Pe�te Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Also just planted mid 2018 was Cabernet Franc. We can be contacted via email for any

ACES Comedy is Back That's right ACES Comedy is BACK!!! Now located at Mount Palomar Winery, you can catch your favorite "A List" and Celebrity comics live on stage inside the "Barrel Room". Get your �ckets by calling 951-821-6262. Discounts are available for wine club

members. $15 �ckets in advance and $20 at the door. Make your reserva�ons now. 6pm and 8pm shows are available. Amazing food and full bar. *2 item minimum required. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

ques�ons info@ akashwinery.com or via phone 951 888 1393. Or, you can make a reserva�on for tas�ng via Yelp Reserva�ons. Churon Vineyard Inn Winery ~ Under new ownership, this Chateau and Winery, features a stately 40-foot high Grand Lobby Rotunda, perched atop 11 acres of estate vineyards, a wine tas�ng bar where you can experience award-winning estate wines and a newly remodeled bed and breakfast. Somerset Vineyard & Winery ~ Somerset Vineyard & Winery, located on the property formerly known as Keyways, is a wine lover’s ﬁrst stop along Temecula Valley’s De Portola Trail. The vineyard is rooted on 13 acres that bear fruit from the Rhône varietals such as Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, and Syrah as well as the Spanish Macabeo, Monastrell and Tempranillo. When planning your next trip to Temecula Valley Wine Country, be sure to add these newest wineries to your “must visit” list and welcome them to wine country!

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Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com to make some changes and face her fears. “Everything needed to change in me. I had to or I would be le� behind”, she said. She started out by observing others and asking ques�ons and eventually started to slowly come out of her shell. She has no regrets on having to work through her fears and now she speaks with others and encourages them as well. Channa plans to a�end a four year university and major in psychology.

January’s students and their families a�ended a breakfast sponsored by the Perris and Menifee Chambers of Commerce along with local businesses and organiza�ons. Principals and teachers from each high school shared stories about the students and they each received cer�ﬁcates of recogni�on, numerous gi�s, congratula�ons and encouragement from Local, County, State and Federal Dignitaries.

California Military Ins�tute, Aaron Leyva, is January’s Student of the Month. Aaron has had to overcome some major challenges in his life to be able to accomplish what he has so far. What would normally break a young life has made him stronger and has gained him the respect of staff and students. Living in East Los Angeles, in a two bedroom home with another family, and witnessing heavy gang violence, was difficult for Aaron and his family. However, none of that compared to losing his father at the age of 10. Not only did he have to deal with the loss of his father, but he also had to step up and help take care of his sister who has special needs. Aaron recalled some of his conversa�ons with his dad before his passing and remembered the lessons he learned from him including respect, humility, and kindness. Aaron now exemplifies these quali�es as he mentors and encourages incoming freshman through his involvement in Link Crew. Moving to Perris and a�ending CMI has afforded him many opportuni�es and has helped him gain confidence for his future. He plans on a�ending college and will choose a career that would help others.

Channa Hart is Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month. She is an outstanding student who is in the top 10 of her class out of 695 students. Her current GPA is 4.291 and she takes a number of AP courses and Honors classes. She is also involved in band and is captain of the girls Varsity Volleyball team among other extracurricular ac�vi�es. With all these impressive accomplishments, it is hard to imagine that Channa struggled to overcome her fear speaking and interac�ng with others. By her own admission, Channa shared that she used to be extremely shy and lacked conﬁdence in herself and would barely speak to anyone. In order to accomplish her goals though, she knew she had

Kamea Taylor is Heritage High School’s Student of the Month. She is an excep�onal student. She holds several leadership roles on campus including President of AVID, Captain of the Varsity Basketball team, Vice President of Make a Wish Club, among others. She is a natural born leader as demonstrated when she organized an apprecia�on campaign a�er the Florida shoo�ng last year. Students were encouraged to write something that they admired about another student which helped them feel validated and worthy. Kamea’s Basketball Coach, Ms. Meijer, validated her commitment to the school and speciﬁcally to the basketball team. She has been a part of the Varsity

STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2018-2019 Student of the Month Program in September. The students are nominated by their teachers and staff at their respec�ve school sites and are chosen for their character, integrity, love of learning, ability to persevere and overcome challenging circumstances, community service, and how they make a difference on their high school campus.

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Pictured are December’s Students of the Month; Front row - Kamea Taylor, Heritage High School; Aaron Leyva, California Military Institute; Channa Hart, Paloma Valley High School; and Adam Gomez, Perris High School. Back row - Mayor Pro Tem Marisela Magana, City of Perris; Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District; and Councilmember, Lesa Sobek, City of Menifee team all four years of high school and has maintained over a 4.0 GPA during that �me. “It takes a lot of work, dedica�on, commitment, and discipline to accomplish all that”, she said. One thing that Kamea learned is that as long as someone works hard and they believe in themselves, they can accomplish anything. She will take that lesson with her to college. She applied to several colleges including UCLA, UCI, and Cal Bap�st among others. She plans on majoring in poli�cal science and becoming a lawyer. Perris High School’s Student of the Month is Adam Gomez. Adam and his family moved to Perris when he was ﬁve years old. When he started school he struggled greatly and was not able to read or write for a very long �me. However, through the support he received, and a lot of hard work, he was able to overcome his challenges and is now an ac�ve reader and writer. That tenacity earned him a Student of the Month nomina�on. His teachers recognized his eﬀorts as some of their comments were: “He brings his A game to class everyday” and “he’s overcome

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so much and has never given up despite his adversi�es”. His English teacher, Ms. Osuna shared that she has gained so much from having Adam in her class. “I learn more from him than he learns from me” she said. Adam has been involved in JROTC all four years at Perris High and is the Ba�alion Medic. As a leader, he has created and organized Ba�alion Medic training for students and is also the Ba�alion Disaster Preparedness Captain along with being cer�ﬁed with Riverside County. One of the main things Adam learned while at Perris High is honor. To him honor means having the goal to keep true to oneself and to follow through to the end. He will be taking that lesson with him as he con�nues his educa�on to become a doctor. All of these students demonstrated a desire to work hard and have a drive to exceed others and their own expecta�ons. The Perris Valley Chamber and the Menifee Valley Chamber wish them the best in their endeavors. If you wish to learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact Founder, Sally Myers at (951) 506-8024.

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levels and increase your energy. Hire an online trainer – Don’t want to take 30 minutes to drive to and from the gym and pay thousands of dollars for a personal trainer? Save some time and money by hiring an online personal trainer. This could be exactly the accountability you need for the right cost and allow you to get customized workouts you can do in your own home. Want more info? Contact us more information on online training.

phone or holding a squat while you type on the computer. Lunchtime workout excursions – Doesn’t that sound fun? We all get

Choose something over nothing – This one may be the most important of them all. Imagine it is the end of the day, you are exhausted, You SWEAR you are going to workout tomorrow but we all know how this ends up. Do yourself a favor and do SOMETHING. Even if that something is a few minutes of stretching, do it. By making yourself do something no matter how small you increase your confidence and increase your chances for success the following day.

Multitask - Still can’t seem to find the time? Try multitasking. When you are cooking breakfast, lunch or dinner try squatting while you are waiting for the water to boil. Maybe you can do some kitchen counter top pushups while you wait. At work, no problem, try calf raises while you are on the

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lunch breaks…well most of us do. Try taking a walk after you eat or see if a local gym has a lunchtime group class. Enlist your co-workers to go with you for added accountability.

What does shave foam do? It creates a comfort zone between the razor and skin for a clean, close shave and protects against razor burn. Follow-up with a cooling a�er-shave gel and help calm razor burn, leave the skin feeling so� and moisturized, and soothe, cool and refresh the skin. Did you know that facial primers are great for men? They are transparent and can ﬁll in minor imperfec�ons and help the skin appear more ﬂawless. Men especially need to be using

a deep-cleansing charcoal mask two to three �mes a week to unclog their pores with the power of ac�vated charcoal. Men’s skin tends to be more oily and have larger pores than us ladies. It’s amazing what you can watch these masks remove from the skin! Please contact Sandie Fuenty with any ques�ons on the above or to learn more. Sandie is an Advanced Skin Care and Color Consultant with Mary Kay and has been with the company for over 27 years. She can be reached at: (714) 981-7013; sandiesldy@ aol.com; www. marykay.com/ sfuenty

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IDENTIFYING IDENTITY THEFT DURING TAX SEASON

received no resolu�on, you can call the Iden�ty Protec�on Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490. If you believe you, or someone you know, have been a vic�m to tax-related iden�ty the�, take the proper steps to report the issue quickly. The IRS and tax professionals are ready to assist you and help you get your records corrected.

By Raxter Law

Iden�ty the� can be a frustra�ng obstacle during any �me of the year, specially frustra�ng during tax �me. Tax-related iden�ty the� occurs when someone uses a stolen Social Security number to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent refund. Nothing can be more frustra�ng than not being able to receive your an�cipated refund. If you are like me, I plan what to do with my refund the year prior and look forward to spending it on either a vaca�on with the family or maybe to treat myself to something nice for the house. A person’s SSN can be stolen through data breaches (we’ve had plenty this past year), lost wallet, computer hacking, etc. Regardless how it occurs, the impact it has on its vic�ms can some�mes be las�ng. Tax-related iden�ty the� con�nues to be a priority for the IRS and they have con�nued to help vic�ms of iden�ty and resolve any tax issues that arise from iden�ty the�. The best way to combat tax-related iden�ty the� is by knowing the warning signs. Be alert if you receive a no�ce from the IRS or learn from your tax professional that: • More than one tax return was filed for you; • You owe addi�onal tax, have a refund offset, or have collec�on ac�ons taken against you for a year that you did not file a tax return; • IRS records indicate you received more wages than you earned or • Your state or federal benefits have been reduced or cancelled because the agency has received an increase in income change. If any of these warn-

RETIRED? HERE’S WHAT TO DO WHEN THE MARKET SWINGS For several years leading up to 2018, the stock market was abnormally calm. Stocks had some ups and downs, but generally con�nued to march higher without much disrup�on. Then, in the fall of last year, we started to see a spike in market vola�lity. More sizable drops in the prices of stocks – even when quickly erased by gains the next day – generated unease for investors who had become accustomed to smoother inves�ng condi�ons. Historically, of course, market vola�lity is more of the rule than the excep�on. But it can cause even the savviest stock investors to ask, “Do I need to take ac�on?” And for investors who are re�red, an even bigger ques�on may arise: “How will moves in the market impact the savings I am living on?” If you are asking either of these ques�ons, know you are not alone. When you see the daily headlines about what might be to come, it’s natural – and even prudent – to step back and ponder what you need to do next. Here are two steps to consider: Review your withdrawal strategy. Depending on how much money you have invested in stocks, your por�olio may lose value when the market dips. If market swings and the poten�al for a greater downturn make you nervous, revisit the amount of money you withdraw monthly to meet your expenses. As you review, the goal is to be assured that the amount you withdraw to meet the next year or two of expenses does not put your long-term ﬁnancial security in jeopardy. If your base of as-

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ing signs have happened to you, don’t despair. The following steps for tax-related iden�ty the� vic�ms are recommended: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.consumer.�c.gov or the FTC Iden�ty the� hotline at 877-4384338 Contact one, or all, of the three major credit bureaus to place a “fraud alert” on your record: • Equifax www.equifax.com 800-525-

sets is reduced, you may have to trim your withdrawal amount to assure you have a sustainable long-term income strategy. Don’t take unnecessary chances in your stock exposure. For the long-term investor – which includes you as a re�ree – vola�lity in equi�es can work in your favor. It’s possible that you will spend one to three decades in re�rement, giving you �me to withstand some market moves. At the same �me, it’s important to preserve your base of savings and not be overexposed to stock risk. Review your exposure in the context of your full financial plan to evaluate if you are taking the right amount of risk. Addi�onally, focus your equity por�olio on higher quality stocks – primarily bluechip companies that tend to demonstrate more stable performance. Stocks that pay compe��ve dividends may also be an effec�ve choice to provide a source of reliable return on your investments. These steps are a good star�ng point to test whether your investments are properly posi�oned to provide a secure re�rement. If you want help determining what addi�onal steps may be right for you, consult a financial advisor in your area.

6285 Experian www.experian.com 888397-3742 • Transunion www.transunion.com 800-680-7289 Respond to any IRS no�ce aler�ng them that you are a vic�m of iden�ty the�. Complete IRS form 14039, Iden�ty The� Aﬃdavit. You can download the form from their website at www.irs.gov or ask your tax professional. If you previously contacted the IRS but •

Jeremy Taylor, CRPC® is a Private Wealth Advisor with Taylor Wealth Management Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 14 years To contact him, https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeremy.i.taylor/ , 951-679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd, Ste 206, Menifee, CA 92586

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LYNN EFFINGER JOINS THE MENIFEE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS

Membership Development Direct

Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman George Mills announced the hiring of Lynn Eﬃnger as the growing organiza�on’s Membership Development Director. Eﬃnger is a veteran of more than three decades in the housing and mortgage default servicing industries. In addi�on, he has served for many years as a marke�ng communica�ons consultant for builders, developers, real es-

tate companies, and mortgage lenders throughout Southern California. Lynn is also an accomplished mo�va�onal speaker and author. “He is a very welcome addi�on to our team here at the Chamber and we know he is going to add value in many ways to our members and the Chamber”, said Mills. The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce is an ac�ve and strategic Chamber partner with which local companies share in the growth, development, and prosperity of Menifee. According to Mills, membership in the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce provides businesses with a platform for effectively developing strong relationships with other businesses.

“We here at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce feel strongly that membership is an investment in your business, your brand and the environment in which your business operates”, said Mills. A Chamber membership provides interaction with other Chamber members to foster valuable business connections, access to people in business, as well as civic, local, state and federal gov-

ernment officials”. For more informa�on about the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and its myriad of programs and events, you may call their oﬃce at 951-6721991 or you may visit www.menifeevalleychamber.com.

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NEW MEMBERS Boot Barn Salon Bellezza Menifee Valley Li�le League West Tow Inc. Dieringer Law Group

Dunkin' Donuts Ranch Self Storage - Menifee Vogler Feigen Realty Marion Ashley

2018—2019 Board of Directors George Mills - Chairman of the Board A Be�er Look Home Inspec�ons Ben Diederich - 1st Vice Chair Law Oﬃces of Benjamin Diederich Carrie Tate-Myer - 2nd Vice Chair Mt. San Jacinto College Karla Gonzalez - Secretary Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Larry Luna - Treasurer South Paciﬁc Financial Vicki Carpenter - Past Chairman of the Board Coldwell Banker ABR John Wahnn - Director Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Gary Gilleon - Director RE/Max Genera�ons

Karen Nolan - Director LCL Realty and Property Management Clara Vera - Director Waste Management, Inc. Paul Evenson - Director Hitzeman & Evenson APC Noel Cajudo - Director Caring Transi�ons of Menifee Kirk Skorpanich - Director Perris Union High School District Derek Phillips - Director Grand Canyon University Jessie Simms - Director netVolu�ons

New Address: 29737 New Hub Drive, Suite #102, Menifee, CA 92586 - Phone Number: (951) 672-1991

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NAFE MEMBERS LOVE SHOWING UP!

by Robbie Mo�er

Joan Wakeland and I a�ended the Oak Grove "Rock the Oaks" event at the Temecula High School Theater. It was amazing. l went last year and loved it so much I wanted to go back this year. We had VIP �ckets so we a�ended all three events. I felt like a talent scout, scou�ng talents for my next Extravaganza event, my non prof-

it Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs always sponsored by NAFE. Friday night there were 18 entertainers of all ages. Saturday at the 2:00 pm event there were 20 entertainers and Saturday night there were also 20 entertainers. Each one was outstanding. We found 14 young entertainers that we want to talk to about being a part of our Extravaganza 5 event this year. So far several of the mothers are interested. The Oak Grove Center, a 501c3 non proﬁt, located in Murrieta, CA empowers success and everyday transforms lives. To learn more, go to www.oakgrovecenter.org. Their mission is to rebuild the lives of atrisk children and their families through educa�ng, healing, restoring rela�onships, building character and ins�lling hope. Rock the Oaks is one of their fundraising programs for the Arts each year. They recently opened the Culinary Crea�ons Bakery located at 41923 Second Street, Suite 104, Temecula, CA. They are

open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm They are currently serving, cookies, cupcakes, cakes, cinnamon rolls, scones, parfait, creme brulee, pies, bread and quiche. They have Coffee for Compassion and have teamed up to provide a Mobile Espresso Bar that serves handcra�ed la�es, espresso, as well as other hot and cold drinks along with fresh baked treats made by the Oak Grove Culinary Team, upon request. They are mobile and come to you. To book or for ques�ons, contact Rosie Taranto 951-6775599 ext 2271 or culinarycrea�ons@oakgrovecenter.org. Menifee resident, Shelly Rufin, owner of EdFin Cash for College, and Co-Director of Temecula NAFE Network spent an amazing month in Spain. Eighteen NAFE members a�ended Robbie Mo�er's Vision Board class on January 19th. The finished boards were terrific, and for some it was their first �me doing a board.. Many of us will be a�ending the Boys and Girls Club Take Flight Event to support the new Perris Boys and Girls Club. It will be held on March 30th, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the March Field Air Museum and the theme is Roaring 20's. Dinner, drinks, Live and Silent Auc�ons and great entertainment will also be provided. Tickets are $65.00 per person and some great sponsorships are available. NAFE and Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs are both sponsors. We already have our Roaring 20's ou�its. NAFE women love suppor�ng great causes. We will also be at the upcoming Lady in Blue Fashion Show and Awards event on March 10th, sponsored by Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs. Many of us are members of the GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club. On a sad note, many of my NAFE sisters attended this month, the funeral of my step father, Donald D. Reeds. He had his whole funeral planned in 2005, picked and locked in the price. Now 2019, his cost was based on 2005 prices. Even the colors of his flowers were picked. Since he was in the navy, he had full military honors. Miller Jones did an outstanding job handling the service. It

was beau�ful. We asked everyone to wear red, white or blue to be a fun and patrio�c funeral. A�er the ceremony, we all went to Merna's Cafe and Grill and had a fantas�c lunch. My children and I were most apprecia�ve to Miller Jones and to Robert Hollywood who sang, to my son-in-law, Glenn Gritzner, who talked about my dad, and to Deacon, Linda Blanche, who was the oﬃciant for the service. It was a beau�ful event, with the Navy honor guards. He is now laid to rest at Riverside Na�onal Cemetery with my mom. He was 97. He passed peacefully in

his sleep. I will miss him. He was a kind and very good person. January was busy for NAFE and February is already star�ng to be exci�ng. Life is too short. I will be 83 this year and I do not plan to let any grass grow under my feet. If I have an opportunity to do something or go somewhere I am going to go. We invite women in the Menifee area to visit us at the NAFE monthly meeting at Merna's Cafe and Grill on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30. For more informa�on, call me at 951-2559200 or email rmo�er@aol.com

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Biz Buzz ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER? The year ahead offers new opportuni�es and experiences. But as you make plans throughout 2019, be mindful of the things that can derail those plans – such as the natural disasters that affected so many families in 2018. Every area around the country is subject to natural disasters, whether they’re wildfires, hurricanes or tornadoes. How can you prepare for them? Here are a few sugges�ons: Maintain adequate insurance. It’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance at least annually to ensure it’s s�ll providing the protec�on you need. And make sure you know exactly what your policy covers in terms of natural disasters. You’ll also want to review your life and disability insurance regularly. And, of course, you’ll want to stay current on your premiums for all your policies. Keep a record of your possessions. The insurance claims process will be much easier if you take the �me, before a natural disaster occurs, to photograph or videotape the contents of your home. You also might want to list the brands and serial numbers of appliances and electronics. Know your passwords. It’s important to have ready access to the passwords for your financial accounts. You may be able to memorize them, but, if not, keep them somewhere – perhaps in your smartphone – that you can access anywhere. It’s always possible that a

SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS

By Brian Walker

Learn to socialize with people working in the same industry, be open and honest and try to listen more than you speak. Many business people, especially, sales orientated professionals operate believing there

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natural disaster will strike so quickly that you can’t even grab your phone, so, to be extra cau�ous, you might want to share your passwords with a trusted family member or friend. (Even then, though, you may want to change your passwords every so o�en.) Build an emergency fund. During or following a natural disaster, you may need ready access to cash to cover some of the essen�als of daily living, such as food and shelter. Keeping a lot of cash in your home may not be such a great plan, especially if you have to evacuate quickly. Consequently, you might want to create an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a low-risk, liquid and highly accessible account at a local bank or with your financial services provider. Protect your documents. These days, many of your important financial materials, such as your investment statements, are available online, so they’re likely safe from any disaster. But you may s�ll have some items, such as checkbooks, birth cer�ficates, passports, Social Security cards, insurance policies and estate planning documents (i.e., will, living trust, etc.) on paper. Even if some or all of these things could eventually be replaced, it would take �me and effort. You’re be�er off protec�ng them beforehand, possibly by keeping them in a safety deposit box at a local bank. Save your receipts. You’ll want to save receipts for repairs and temporary lodging to submit to your insurance comis not enough clients around for them and their compe��on. They hoard their ideas, don’t play well with others and only want to help themselves. However, the fact remains there is enough business to go around and the best suitable clients will come to you. Menifee has around 100,000 people in it, add the surrounding areas and a salesper-

son can do quite well in their chosen industry. Sure you could say you want it all, every family and every person, but do the math. If you only needed to sell 5000 units to make a great living, you only have to have 5% of the popula�on of the city. Therefore, 95% of the business could go to someone else selling the same thing. What number gets you to your goals and what percentage does that work out to be? This is where Laser Focus versus Shotgun Approach comes in handy to understand. Do you ‘farm’ one area and niche market or do you throw your informa�on everywhere and pray someone picks it up? Rumor has it, 7 touches to a poten�al client will yield a sale on average. Can you do 700,000 touches or focus on 35,000 per the example above? Figure out your number and you can have your success. Moving forward, knowing you only want/ need 5% of Menifee’s popula�on, can you share success stories with someone working in your ﬁeld? Can you listen to their stories and apply their ideas to your own plan? Remember, listening doesn’t mean you need to compare numbers or try to out-do your counterpart. Listening means learning what works for someone else and applying it to your own ac�ons. Find someone in your profession and in the same stage of their career as you. Try the Chamber of Commerce, community organiza�on or a social group for names. Plan a coﬀee mee�ng or lunch during the week and see how much you can learn from someone else. Make 2019 the year to re-tool your skills and break out to capture your 5% to take your business Up One Level.

pany. If you are not fully reimbursed for these expenses, they may be tax deductible, though you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor to be certain. If you’re fortunate, you’ll never have to

face a natural disaster that threatens your home and possessions. But it never hurts to be ready – just in case. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Hello, my name is Yanik Gozlan from Local IT Repair 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 20 years of experience in this industry, I will try to educate and share common interests that most of the surrounding areas are talking about.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SOCIAL NETWORKS

Social media is evil and now we know it for sure! We always kind of suspected anyway, right? It’s addic�ve, fun, it feels good, it turns mere mortals into megastars, and leaves everyone else feeling a bit crappy a�erwards. Then, I read a theory that says the most successful social media pla�orms are all booming for a very interes�ng reason. They are based around the seven deadly sins… Yikes. It’s a bit more than a theory that social networks do best when they tap into our basic depraved desires and vices. Humans have always been immoral, shi�less and self-gra�fying and now we can do all of it, on tap. We can’t stop. This evil desire to fulﬁll these needs are hidden within us. 1. Lust: unbridled sexual desire? Well that’s easy. SnapChat. As one of the most popular social media pla�orms among teens, this app supposedly lets people send texts, photos and content to people that disappears a�er a few seconds. This temporary illusion has given rise to opportuni�es for sexually explicit material being sent, and has become an incubator for inappropriate content. 2. Glu�ony: the overindulgence and overconsump�on of anything to the point of waste? Instagram. At the same �me, it can become a celebra�on of luxury or excess. Terms like “food pornography”

are used to describe meals that inﬂame the appe�te. While the social media tendency toward gluttony is probably the least potent.

5. Wrath: the expression of rage and sullenness, introducing, Twi�er or Yelp. It’s so easy to strike out at people when you’re si�ng in 3. Greed: an inordinate desire to your comfy computer chair, acquire or possess more than one oversharing on Twi�er or needs? LinkedIn. Yelp, isn’t it? Remembering People are crea�ve when dra�ing that there’s an actual person their resumes, and the social media who has to read your compla�orm LinkedIn is one giant netments is tough to do someworking event. While people ought to �mes. Realize that there’s work hard and earn a living for their someone just like you si�ng on the receiving end before sending that message.

family, we need to remember the poor and vulnerable and not elbow others out of the way, so we can win in our careers. 4. Sloth: absence of interest or habitual disinclina�on to exer�on? YouTube or Ne�lix. Binge watching show a�er show, or cats playing piano, movie clips, silly homemade videos. The social media video giant YouTube is home to millions of videos, some good, many worthless, in which a person could spend endless �me consuming and viewing. YouTube can uniquely turn into a �me trap.

6. Envy: which makes people so desire what they don’t have that they become blind to what they DO have? That’s Facebook. With glorious vaca�on photos, perfect-looking families and picture-perfect moments abounding, Facebook is the largest social media site. Most of us are on Facebook and o�en lead people toward envying one another. 7. Pride: the weigh�est sin, the belief that one is essen�ally be�er than all one’s neighbors? Pinterest. Maybe it's all of them! Pride is what we feel when others comment on our beau�ful photos, or our huge numbers of followers. When one of our posts go “viral” online, our ego becomes enormous, and threatens to pop like a giant balloon. Pride has been called “the mother of all sins.” In social media terms, if you are

always asking others to share your tweets because you think they’re so wonderful, follow you everywhere before anyone knows you, or ask for favors ceaselessly, then pride has taken hold. While these social media outlets oﬀer much good and opportuni�es in the world, the pla�orms are only as good or bad as the people using them. We must be aware of the tendencies and learn to unplug and break away from its trap. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

HOW TO MANAGE SOCIAL MEDIA USE • Stop using technology at least an hour before bed�me • Try and limit your social media usage throughout the day • If you have children, monitor the content they are accessing • Limit the number of social networks you use to only those most relevant • If you don't know someone well, don’t feel obligated to follow them

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Local MSJC'S SPRING 2019 SEMESTER WELCOMES NEARLY 16,500 STUDENTS The January rain didn’t stop Mt. San Jacinto College students determined to achieve their goals from attending classes on Monday, January 14, 2019, the first day of the spring semester. For Rowland Chinedu, 20, of San Jacinto, the first day of the semester was the beginning of his last semester before grad-

Page B 5 courses like freshman composition starting today, the Perris Senior Center will also offer English 101 and Art 100 starting in March. There are several late-start classes available throughout the district. For more information about latestart classes at any location, visit www.msjc.edu/OpenClasses or call 951-639-5313. Seats are open in a variety of classes students need to transfer to four-year universities, complete their associate degrees or earn career certificates. Beaumont resident Jocelyn Morales, 21, used the computer room at the San Gorgonio Pass Campus in Banning to get information on her introduction to psychology class just before it started in the morning. She said this was her first time attending MSJC and plans to study diagnostic medical sonography as a first step toward a bachelor's degree. She is also enrolled in English at the Banning campus. Morales said she loved the convenience of having a campus so close to home and was thrilled to save money on a college education. "I was looking at a private college for a program just like this and it was going to be $30,000," Morales said. With the low

MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE TO OFFER CLASSES AT PERRIS SENIOR CENTER In an ongoing eﬀort to provide greater access to higher educa�on in the region, Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has partnered with the City of Perris to proudly oﬀer classes at the Perris Senior Center. The Center, at 100 N. D Street in Perris, will host: · Art 100 (Art Apprecia�on) from 5 to 7:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 14. · English 101 (Freshman Composi�on) from 4 to 7:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 25.

Ramona Rodriguez said having a Mt. San Jacinto College campus so Jocelyn Morales prepares to start her first class as students return to close to her Cherry Valley home is helping her to realize her longtime the San Gorgonio Pass Campus for the spring semester at Mt. San dream of finishing her college degree. Jacinto College.

Both courses end the week of May 13. There are several late-start classes available throughout the district. For more informa�on about late-start classes at any loca�on, visit www.msjc.edu/OpenClasses or call (951) 639-5313. Seats are open in a variety of classes students need to transfer to four-year universi�es, complete their associate degrees or earn career cer�ﬁcates. And don’t forget you can follow us on Facebook, Twi�er and Instagram, or visit us at www.msjc.edu

MSJC student Rowland Chinedu wastes no time hitting the books on Fourth semester nursing students Destiny Owsley (left) and Tichona the San Jacinto Campus on the first day of the spring 2019 semester White (right) check up on their favorite patient at the Menifee Valley at Mt. San Jacinto College. Campus on the first day of the spring 2019 semester at Mt. San Jacinto College. uating with a nursing degree. “The hard work is paying off. I’m one step closer to achieving my goals,” Chinedu said as he already started hitting the books in the library on the San Jacinto Campus. A total of 16,418 students were registered for classes across the MSJC district. MSJC serves more than 26,000 students a year at one of five locations -- the San Jacinto Campus, Menifee Valley Campus, San Gorgonio Pass Campus, the Temecula Education Complex and the Temecula Higher Education Center – and several off-site locations. The district serves 1,700 square miles that stretch from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula and from Idyllwild to Lake Elsinore. In an ongoing effort to provide accessibility to higher education to the region, MSJC has partnered with the city of Perris to offer classes at the Perris Senior Center. In addition to

cost of tuition and financial aid at MSJC, it will be a fraction of that cost "and I don't have to take out any loans." Nursing student Tichona White was glad to be back in class on the Menifee Valley Campus. “It’s great to be back on the first day,” White said. “It is such a good refresher because (the holiday) break was too long.” In addition to appreciating the convenience of the nearby Banning campus, Cherry Valley resident Ramona Rodriguez, 45, said she liked the atmosphere. "They're so nice here. I feel at home here because it's smaller," said Rodriguez, who will be the first in her family to graduate when she completes her associate's degree in behavioral studies. "I've always wanted to finish school. I'm doing this for my nieces and nephews. At my age, if I can do it, they can do it," Rodriguez said.

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Local LADY IN BLUE FASHION SHOW AND SAPPHIRE BLUE AWARDS EVENT

by Robbie Mo�er

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com jewelry is bold and beau�ful and she will have a table at the event so if you want to purchase a piece you can. We will also feature some great entertainment featuring Jacquelyn Bonaparte, an amazing Jazz singer who sings all over California. We will also be serving ﬁnger foods. Several of the models will be from NAFE Networks. We are asking, if possible, for everyone to wear the color cobalt blue to the event. It can be in a dress or long gown, it's up to you.

This event is taking place, Sunday, March 10th at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 25140 Hancock Ave., Part of the funds from this fundraiser will be donated to Anika Or�z and her project Anika's Peace Murrieta CA 92562 from 1pm to 5pm. Project a 501c3 non profit. This is a dynamic 16 The Fashion Show will feature Roman style gowns year old who influences youth everyday and is a and beau�ful shawls for casual wear. All the clothes true role model for youth. She is also one of the are from Chebra Dorsey, her Roman Collec�on from models for the event. her company O’Chea Fashions in San Diego. Price of the �ckets are $45.00 and space is limited so The clothes will also feature some beau�ful de- get your �ckets early as over 40 �ckets are already signed jewelry by Edwina Chong, CEO of SOJ De- gone. There are 8 awards of Excellence, 23 Awards of signs in San Diego who has her jewelry all over Apprecia�on and 3 Special Recogni�on Awards. the United States and in several countries as well. Both of these dynamic ladies are terrific. Edwina's See the flyers below for the names of all the winners. You can register online at the link on the flyer and use a credit card or you can contact me if you want to make a check payable to GSFE, my 501c3 non profit, Robbie Mo�er 951-255-9200. No �ckets will be available at the door as we will be sold out before the date of the event. Save the date, Saturday, September 14th at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 25140 Hancock Ave., Murrieta CA 92562 for the Soar to Greatness Annual Women's Conference. We are also thinking of doing Extravaganza 5 this year. We don't have a date or loca�on yet but we are thinking April or May. All who have a�ended Extravaganza 1,2,3 and last year 4, love the day. It always takes place on a Sunday a�ernoon and features great desserts and entertainment. Already we have found some great talent who will be performing. We plan to give part of the proceeds from the event to Opera�on Prom Girl 501c3 non profit, to help them with the work they do.

HIDDEN TREASURE: 5 STEPS TO TRANSFORMATIONAL SELF-LOVE IS GETTING GREAT REVIEWS

By Robbie Mo�er

I first met Kara at a Riverside Nafe mee�ng where she is a member and learned that she also was a cancer survivor like me and hear about her book and all the great things she is doing to help women. Kara is an author and sought-out speaker and her Hidden Treasure: 5 Steps to Transforma�onal Self-Love is ge�ng great reviews, Kara's professional background includes more than 15 years of marke�ng strategy, improving company performance, and product u�liza�on in the financial services industry. She became known as the expert in marke�ng strategy and client experience for the largest resale auto auc�on house in the world, worth 16.7 billion dollars, and as the Vice President of the largest locally based credit union in Riverside County - a 1.3 billion-dollar financial ins�tu�on. She is known for improving customer journeys and conversa�on while producing rapid growth in both strong and difficult economies. But Kara's real claim to fame, and why so many talented women seek her out, is her powerful story of how she reclaimed herself as a "Hidden Treasure" and rediscovered how to live a life full of joy,meaning and purpose. Kara Adams teaches how to step into your most powerful self through magnificent self-love so that you can be the amazing woman you were always meant to be! She is also a cancer survivor. Kara's most sought a�er Keynotes include: 5 steps to transforma�onal self-love, The roadmap to finding your purpose a�er cancer. The secret for unlocking your passion and reigni�ng your rela�onships. and 5 steps to discovering wealth and happiness. You can reach Kara at 909-333-4033 or email info@ karaadams.com

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MENIFEE FIRE DEPARTMENT ENHANCED WITH ADVANCED EQUIPMENT The City of Menifee Fire Department ini�ated AutoPulse Resuscita�on Systems on all City of Menifee ﬁre apparatus, further enhancing the public safety service provided to Menifee residents, as approved unanimously by the Menifee City Council on September 19, 2018. “Enhancing the service that the Menifee Fire Department gives is a main priority for the Menifee Fire Department,” said Menifee Chief

SAND AND SANDBAGS AVAILABLE FOR MENIFEE RESIDENTS In an�cipa�on of the next round of expected rain end of next week, the City of Menifee is reminding residents that it has set up three self-serve sandbag sites for residents and businesses. When properly placed, sandbags may redirect water and debris to ﬂow away from your property, protec�ng your investments. Self-serve sandbag sta�ons are open in the following loca�ons: Menifee Lakes Fire Sta�on Quail Valley Fire

Sta�on Maintenance Opera�ons Center (MOC) Sta�on 76 Sta�on 5 Public Works facility 29950 Menifee Road 28971 Goetz Road 27860 Bradley Road Menifee, CA 92586 Menifee, CA 92587 Menifee, CA 92586 7am-7pm 7am-7pm 7am-3pm Residents and property owners should bring their own gloves and shovels and be prepared to fill up to 10 sandbags per resident, unless there is a bigger flooding issue in which 50 sandbags per resident is allo�ed. Sandbags should only be filled halfway so that they are not too heavy to li� and can be stacked properly. It is the responsibility of the property owners to protect their private property prior to storm events. In addi�on to obtaining sandbags at these loca�ons, sandbags may also be purchased at local hardware stores and/ or building supply stores. Some building supply stores will deliver filled sandbags with advance no�ce. Here’s a list of poten�ally life-saving �ps for motorists and pedestrians during stormy weather and/or flooding: • Avoid areas that are subject to sudden flooding. • Do not cross flowing water on foot. Even six inches of flowing water can cause you

Geoff Pemberton. “With these addi�ons to the department’s resources, we are eleva�ng the level of service provided to Menifee residents and offering a high level of care to pa�ents.” The AutoPulse Resuscita�on System is an emergency medical device used to enhance the care and management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) vic�ms and will be carried on a fire apparatus. The cardiac resuscita�on device will work in conjunc�on with exis�ng medical equipment and will assist Advance Life Support (ALS) Fire Department Paramedic Units in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscita�on (CPR). The Auto Pulse is a mechanical device intended to perform high quality chest compressions with an emphasis on improving blood flow to the heart and brain without interrup�ons, even while moving to be swept away by strong currents. Turn around, don’t drown! Do not drive over a flooded road. Flowing water may hide large holes or areas of washed away roadways. Watch NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Gina Gonzalez Economic Development Director PHONE: (951) 672-6777 EMAIL: ggonzalez@cityofmenifee.us City of Menifee | 29714 Haun Road | Menifee, California 92586 | cityofmenifee.us for “Road flooded ahead” and “Road closed ahead” signs and take an alternate route. • If your car stalls, abandon it immediately •

and seek higher ground. • Do not "sightsee" in flooded areas. Do not enter blocked off/closed areas. • Avoid unnecessary travel during �mes of heavy rain or flooding. • Check the city’s website (www.cityofmenifee.us ) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cityofmenifeeus) for road closure status. Use radio sta�on 1640 or 1610 AM for emergency broadcas�ng system. • Maintain an emergency kit and plan for any hazard that may impact you or your family. • Residents are reminded that in cases of emergencies to please Dial 911. • Check www.Rivcoready.org for addi�onal preventa�ve �ps and informa�on. For addi�onal informa�on please contact Tony Ulloa, Public Works Manager, at (951) 672-6777.

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the vic�m through hallways, elevators, down stairs, to the gurney, etc. The goal of the AutoPulse, and the en�re resuscita�on system is to limit the interrup�on of performing high quality CPR while allowing Fireﬁghter Paramedics to perform other essen�al ALS techniques and func�ons during the resuscita�on.

The AutoPulse Resuscita�on Systems were funded by reserve funds that are collected from AMR ﬁne monies and must be used specifically for enhancements to emergency medical services. For more informa�on about Menifee Fire Department, please contact, Division.

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MENIFEE BICYCLES ANNOUNCED AS MENIFEE’S BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The City of Menifee’s Economic Development Department is thrilled to announce Menifee Bicycles as this month’s local business to receive the Menifee Business Spotlight, a program that is a part of the B3 (Building Be�er Businesses) program.

Menifee Bicycles has been in business since April 15th 1982, star�ng out as Sun City Bicycles and Electronics, and renamed Menifee Bicycles a�er the City of Menifee incorporated in 2008. What started out as a television and bike repair shop has now become one of the businesses that makes Menifee special as a regional unique retailor. Truly, a family business, Menifee Bicycles was started by Craig Cooper and his father a�er being inspired by the passing of Craig’s mother, and now is ran by Craig with the help of his daughter and son. Besides being one of Menifee’s unique retailors, what makes Menifee Bicycles so special is how they give back to the community. Menifee Bicycles supports the Menifee Valley Boys & Girls Club and also

supports a corporate team building company that has provided over 20,000 bikes to deserving children around the world. “Diversity in Menifee’s retail industry is something the City’s Economic Development team is con�nuously striving for,” said Gina Gonzalez, Economic Development Director. “So we are proud to be home to a unique retailor such as Menifee Bicycles, even more so that they are proudly a part of the Menifee community.” We invite you to view the Menifee Bicycles Spotlight video. The video can be viewed here: h�ps://youtu.be/blVB9AMBX3k.

The City of Menifee Business Spotlight is part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 (Building Be�er Businesses) program, which aims to showcase local businesses, foster pride in Menifee’s thriving business community and promote diversity in Menifee’s local economy. The “Business Spotlight” is a free business recognition program with the purpose of creating awareness for the variety of local businesses and their contributions to the Menifee Community. The City of Menifee Business Spotlight program highlights one.

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