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Volume 5
Issue # 9
January, 2016
INSIDE IT’S 2016……TIME FOR SOME NEW LAWS
FIVE SNOW DESTINATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Written by Alesha Gibson www.sunnewsandreview.com
This is it. The winter your little sun ‘shipers become snow bunnies. The predicted El Nino rains that turn the city to a mess of mud slides and traffic snarls means that 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. Don’t forget to check out the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain which is a bobsled experience. Begin with a scenic chairlift 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. Palomar Mountain State Park Address: 9952 State Park Rd. Palomar CA 92060 Phone: 760-742-3462 Website: www.palomarsp.org
The beautiful 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 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. Mount Laguna Address: 10678 Sunrise Hwy, Mt Laguna, CA 91948 Phone: 619-473-8630 Website: www.lagunamountain.com 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.
LOCAL BUZZ
IT'S OFFICIAL… ACES COMEDY CLUB HAS MOVED!
ACES has had a great run in Murrieta but the draw and opportunity that Old Town brings is one that we could not pass on. We have changed the name to 3rd Street Live so people will know exactly where we are located (Third St. in case you haven't caught on yet). The name also symbolizes that we are not just a comedy club any longer. We offer"LIVE" nightly entertainment 7 days a week with Improv, Karaoke, Dueling Pianos, DJ's, Comedy and more. Check our websites for nightly entertainment schedules and showtimes. (www.laughyourceoff.com to buy tickets to comedy shows at 3rd Street and www.3rdstreetlive.com to see our schedule and new menu) 3rd Street Live offers more amenities Scan with your smart phone app and see what happens.
CITY NEWS
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
On- and off-ramps are taking shape on the Interstate 215/ Newport Road interchange project. The southbound offramps are scheduled to open in December.
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Menifee Mayor Scott Mann along with city council welcomed to the community Police Captain Brandon Ford. During last months city council meeting Police Captain Mike Judge introduced the new Police Captain Brandon Ford. Captain Judge said that it has been a pleasure working in the City of Menifee, but it was time for him to retire. He thanked city council and the community for allowing him to serve. Page B7
Metrolink’s new commuter “Perris Valley Line” open for business between Riverside and Menifee The completion of Metrolink’s new commuter rail line between Riverside and Menifee celebrated by local and federal officials. Page B8
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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!
See page B7 than ACES, with a full bar, full kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, multiple stages and more entertainment. Come join us and all the new fun at 3rd Street Live! 3rd Street Live | 41915 Third Street | Temecula, CA 92590
LOCAL NEWS
DEAR MARILYN
PREPARE FOR WINTER STORMS
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MENIFEE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WELCOME NEW POLICE CAPTAIN
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ADVICE BUZZ Dear Marilyn is a new advice column in The Buzz that is dedicated strictly to you, the reader, So go ahead, we’re not embarrassed to answer, ask away!
For the past several years, I spend every January writing about selected new California Laws. This year, Gov. Brown signed numerous laws that take effect in 2016. Below is a summary of a few that I found interesting or will impact local businesses and residents. Minimum Wage workers must be paid $10.00 per hour starting January 1, 2016. Page B1
Forecasters predict a wet winter resulting from "El Nino" conditions; unusually warm ocean temperatures that influence the frequency and characteristics of winter storms.
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TECH NEWS
WHY WE CAN’T SAY NO…? We are taught the customer is always right but are they? Sometimes we must face the facts, and the facts can tell us to say NO before the question is ever asked. Figuring out how to say NO is the difficult part and can be a practiced skill with great rewards.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR THE GEEKS
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Art
LOCAL KARAOKE SINGER DAVID CHADWICK STEALS THE SHOW
WIRE SCULPTOR LARRY TROCOSSO HONORED by Arts Council Menifee Larry Trocosso has been involved with one art form or another most of his life. As a boy he enjoyed carving wood and sculpting clay. As a young man he worked with other media and even created stained glass windows for several years. Then he discovered wire sculpting and now works full time designing what is in his mind’s eye. His unique wire art works have earned him the distinction of being named January’s Artist of the Month by Arts Council Menifee. The copper wire he usually works with varies from not much wider than a hair to more than one-eighth of an inch in thickness for his larger size wall sculptures. His completed works range in size from approximately
six inches to life size. “I think of my wire sculptures as creating a quality pen and ink drawing directly on the wall, only the wire sculpture can be moved,” said Trocosso, of Sun City. All of his artistic endeavors have been self-taught, although he did take some art classes through community colleges. He found working with wire relatively easy, bringing together many of his previous artistic experiences into one. “I learned by making mistakes, reading books on art, taking classes in college and so on,” he said. “When I’m asked how long it took me to create a sculpture my favorite reply is that it has taken me a lifetime to learn and about 80 hours to create.”
Much of his work these days is commissioned but he displays original works at art shows and exhibits every chance he has. Arts Council Menifee’s visual arts division co-chair, Linda Morrison, said this is the first time in five years that wire sculptures have been part of the gallery. “Larry designs the most unique and amazing art,” she said. “His ‘Iwo Jima Flag Raising’ won him an award at our first juried art show this year.” One of his latest creations, “Native American” is currently on display at the gallery at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee. “When I relocated from the San Gabriel Valley I started looking for a new art association to get involved with that was actively involved in the city and supported art education. Arts Council Menifee has what I am looking for,” said Trocosso, 75. He said the best award he can receive is when a fellow artist purchases one of his sculptures. “Larry is not only an accomplished artist; he also is an active participant in all of our visual arts events,” Morrison said. “We are proud to award him a most deserving honor of being named Artist of the Month.” For more information, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951290-2781.
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Nicole Farrell—Reporter I am so proud to say that we have so many talent here in Menifee and Murrieta I could write for years if I could, and use a different name every week. This month I am choosing to write about a simple man he is a wonderful singer, I always tell him” I'd pay to go to your concert!”. His name is David Chadwick, not to take away from other singers of course but you know what yes, he is an exceptional singer. You see here we have very simple people having so much talent, none of them professionals going around town sharing their talent, they do sing like pros Just to give you an example of how they are just people from every day life. Dave Chadwick to my surprise, was born in Puerto Rico and moved to the states, North Carolina, in 1951. He was stationed in Germany when in the military and was a Morse Code interceptor. He then moved to California in 1971 and initially managed 3 different Kentucky Roast Beef stores in Orange County before getting into real estate. Then in 1991 he went to work for Costco until he retired in 2009. Apparently he always loved to sing like a lot of people but then his passion came upon him when he purchased a karaoke machine with 3 CD's. ( just like me back n 1991) He was working at Costco at that time as a supervisor. It was that year that he, his wife Bea of 30 some years and their friend Bill Bower learned every single songs on those 3 CD's that they knew then that this was it, it was their new hobby!!!. They had a blast! Dave sings mainly country he does a lot of Alan Jackson Don't Close Your Eyes, Remember When etc. It took a while for them to get to where they could go out though, like most people and sing in public. Dave, Bea and Bill had to prime themselves before venturing out and sing, practice practice practice. It wasn't long though before, they were ready! Dave bought a computer program that allowed him to create custom discs after buying a couple of hundred CD's, He
created personnel discs with their favorite songs, it was lot of work but then what could they do, they had the singing “fever”. I know that feeling! Dave's wife, Bea was born in New York in the Bronx and raised in Connecticut She lived there until 1957 at which time, came to California she had five children with three of them still living at home when Dave met her in 1977. Bea was working in Real Estate as a single mom.. He was a single dad with three children. Oh my!!! He too worked in Real Estates. They were married in 1978 and have his and her children but none together. Bea has been a Jehovah's Witness since 1959 and was baptized in 1978, that same year, Bea and Dave got
married how sweet is that. Sweet sweet sweet! Dave, Bea Chadwick and Bill Bower love to sing with the group of people that frequent Menifee Lakes Country Club on Monday nights hosted by yours truly. We all love to sit and listen to them. they are a crowd pleaser. Yes I would buy tickets if they had their own concert. Nicole Farrell Entertainment KARAOKE ON MONDAYS 5 TO 9 PM FRENCHNOTE.NET CELL OR TEXT NICOLE 760 807 4300
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Local MEET LYNNE HARTUNG By Robbie Motter Lynne Hartung was born in Green Bay Wisconsin, and that is why she is such an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. She grew up Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Moved to San Monica Ca in 1970 and moved to Menifee in 2004. She was in the magazine publishing business for 30 + years and retired from that business when she moved to Menifee. She took a job with the Menifee School District as an Instructional Aide in 2005 and worked at Meni-
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com fee Middle School, Evans Ranch School and Bell Mountain Middle School and retired in 2015. She loved the kids so much that she did not stay retired for long she volunteers twice a week at Paloma High School where she will find many of her students that went through her classroom I first met Lynne when she came to the Menifee Valley Chamber to promote the Temecula Valley Symphony of which she is a board member. She became a board member three years ago and has been responsible for the promotion of the Symphony all over Menifee. I went to my first concert for the Symphony because of Lynne and I was blown away at the magnificent performances of this Symphony. Lynne also donated the funds for the Symphony to become a member of the Menifee Valley Chamber and shows up at all Chamber events to promote the Symphony’s upcoming concerts. The last two years she has also been promoting the Symphony at the Menifee Tree Lighting event. She also works closely with the Menifee Arts Council on ways to include the Youth and Regular Symphony in events they do. She and I partnered recently to raise funds to give a $50.00 gas money donation to all the volunteers who play for the Symphony which was the first time this had ever been done in the 20 year Symphony history. These donations were presented to them on December 19th at the sold out Christmas Concert, and the Orchestra players were so happy to be recognized for their work which is their love. She had one son who passed in
2001, so working with youth is a joy for her. Her hobbies are reading, working out, hiking, watching Green Bay Packers play and giving her time to the Democratic Party locally. She likes meeting new people and has a great personality and loves promoting the Symphony. A friend introduced Lynne to the Symphony and because she enjoyed it so much she contacted the Executive Director Alana Joos and asked to be considered for the Board. After an interview by other Board members she was accepted. She is also responsible for me being on the Board this year. I introduced her to the GFWC/ Menifee Sun City Women’s Club as another location to promote the Symphony, and she became a member, I also introduced her to my Menifee, Murrieta and Wildomar Nafe and she has become a member which is another place to promote the Symphony. Because of her hard work getting the word out the Temecula Valley Symphony is no longer a big secret in Menifee and more and more Menifee residents are showing up
at the concert. At the Christmas Concert I had the privilege of working with Lynne as we decorated the stage for the performance, we also had working with us Nafe Members Sandy Fuenty, Reatha Reedus and Leslie Gugliemetti and the team made the stage look amazing. Lynne also reached out and found donors for Gift Baskets for the concerts to raise some funds and we were able to have Nafe member Jean Olexa wrap the baskets which made them look beautiful, the funds from these baskets were added to the Gas Card fundraising project. In 2015 she and her husband John, who have been married 35 years, went to Portugal, Morocco, and Spain. In 2016 she would like to expand her travels, as well as continue her working out at the gym with her trainer Krisha Wallkamm. She also loves Disco Music and loves Donna Summer’s music. She has two step sons and two grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Her famous quote is “If it’s not Cancer or Brain Surgery we can’t worry about it”.
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Across 1. Constant (6) 4. Evidence of past injury (4) 8. Haggard (5) 9. Fiends (5) 10. Salutary (10) 13. Clearly (10) 17. Dialect (5) 18. Copious (5) 19. Part of an egg (4) 20. Pressing (6)
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Down 1. Mentor (4) 2. Evade (5) 3. Point (3) 5. Breed of dog (5) 6. Answer (6) 7. Outcome (6) 11. Mystery (6) 12. Collector's item (6) 14. Motionless (5) 15. Oversight (5) 16. Portable shelter (4) 18. Atmosphere (3)
JANUARY'S FUN FACTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun. An acorn at the window will keep lightning out The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914. 0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe. Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD. 6. People spend about two weeks of their lives at traffic lights!
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Do you have a question but don’t know who to ask? Is there that one question you have that you may feel you know the answer too but just need to make sure your on the right path? Then this is the place for you. Dear Marilyn is a new advice column in The Buzz that is dedicated strictly to you, the reader, So go ahead, we’re not embarrassed to answer, ask away!
“I used to be active and in shape until life happened. In recent years, I have gained a substantial amount of weight due to having children, working full time, and just life in general. I haven’t been able to find the motivation to get healthy, and on top of it, I am a smoker which makes matters worse. What advice do you have to help me with my new years resolution to get in shape?” - Overweight and struggling in Temecula Dear overweight and struggling, First off, congrats on taking the first step in the journey to get healthy! First things first, stop smoking! Even if that means cutting back to a few-one a day to weaning yourself off completely, take your time doing so, and if your brave enough to do it cold turkey, then do it!. It takes time. Also in that regard, remember that the weight didn’t come on overnight, and it wont come off overnight either. Take one day at a time and have a plan. Starting with a plan, figure out what works for you. Focus on food first then work into a
workout routine. There’s an old saying that goes, abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym.
Cut back on soda, and high sugar items first. Get a food log and monitor how much and what exactly you are eating. You might surprise yourself. Things add up quickly when you don’t realize what you’re putting into your body. Incorporate vegetable items into your diet in replace of sugary snack foods. Get a support team together. Those individuals who will encourage you and hopefully help you along your journey. If you haven’t exercised for some time and you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
MEET DAVID LEE WALTON
By Robbie Motter David and his wife Jeannie Walton moved to the Temecula Wine Country from Irvine in 1989. I had the opportunity to meet David and his wife Jeannie at an event that I attended and since that time have heard him sing
1 & 2 and American Express. He also received stand in credits for The Natural –Robert Redford, Better off Dead – John Cusack, The Black Marble – Robert Foxworth, Moonlighting Pilot – Bruce Willis, Charlie Sheen, Tim Daly, Mark Harmon, Don Johnson, Peter Coyote, Howard Hessman, David Soul, Chad Lowe and more. David interviewed such icons as John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Mohammed Ali among many others. David and John Wayne “The Duke” Over the years David did hundreds of interviews with celebrities and had the articles published across the country. He
Once you have done so, You can incorporate exercise into your daily life even when you can’t get into a gym. Walking is a great way to start. Walk on your lunch break, walk your dog, take a walk around the block with a loved one, or just to get some fresh air and alone time. These are just a few tips to help you get started. Good luck and if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything! “My girlfriend and I just broke up, and this will be my first Valentines Day alone in 5 years. Do you have any advice on how to get through this “love” day by myself?” -Lonely in Menifee Dear Lonely, First off, I am sorry about your breakup but secondly you are not alone! Not everyone celebrates Valentines Day anyways =) There are lots of things that you can do and still feel like you are not alone. Call up a family member that you haven’t seen in a while (mom, dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle) and ask them to dinner. This could be a fun way to spend time with loved ones, and catch up if you haven’t in a while. It will also make them feel better that you thought of them as well. If you’re not up for that idea, try things around your community. Go catch some laughs at a local comedy club, shoot off a few rounds at the local firing range, volunteer your time with a local organization, or meet up with some friends for good laugh and good times. Valentines day is just that, a day. Go do what makes you happy and forget everything else for the moment.
at the Monday night Karaoke at Menifee Lakes Country Club, He has a magnificent singing voice and is a person of so many talents which I learned about as I got to know him. The Temecula/Murrieta/Menifee area has so many talented people in all sorts of business and it was great to learn more about this dynamic individual and his lovely wife Jeannie Walton. While in Orange County he worked for the Orange County Probation Department and also worked with children and adults who had severe emotional problems. And before that he did Teamster work in Buena Park. But all during this time he had a love of acting and singing and pursued that career along with the work that he was doing. David is a Sag and Aftra member and over the years he has done much in the Film, Television, Theatre, Voice Over and Commercials areas. He is so talented that he also has done Writing, Casting, Producing and Production. He has appeared in 14 + movies, and is known for his work on Jack the Reaper 2011, Intimate Agony 1983 and the Natural 1984. He has appeared on such shows on television as General Hospital, Bold and Beautiful, Young and Restless, Days of our Lives and more. David has done many commercials like Dos Equis Beer
loved having the opportunity to meet all these individuals and loved doing the articles on them as well. David’s passion is seeing people lead successful lives. One of his 2016 goals are that now that he is retired he wants to again pursue his acting career as now he has more time to devote to it. In the past he was raising a family and worked so it was not always easy to get to Los Angeles where the acting jobs were on a full time basis. He would like to again do some movies and be
part of a soap opera. He also likes doing commercials and singing so that is another area he plans to pursue as well. David and his wife Jeannie are very community minded and constantly give back to their community. He and his wife Jeannie won the Volunteer of the Year award from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. David’s main goal in life is “be truthful and sincere and to see American citizens united again.”.
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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. December’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. Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month is Conner Gillett. Connor is one of those students who excel at just about everything according to Principal, Don Williamson. Connor is a three sport athlete and continues to maintain a GPA over 4.0. Aside from being an athlete and scholar, Connor is very compassionate towards his fellow students and is a positive role model. He was one of a small group of students chosen to address the Freshman Foundation classes during Red Ribbon Week and encouraged the underclassmen to live a healthy and positive lifestyle. Connor attributes his successful education to the teachers at Paloma who he says “love what they teach and they love the students”. Connor plans to attend UC Santa Barbara and major in chemical engineering. Heritage High School’s Cesar Martinez is December’s Student of the Month. Cesar is an exemplary student who is an executive member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and a member of AVID. According to Principal Frank Arce, Cesar was very surprised to hear of his nomination. He shared that his sister had won the same award just a few years earlier and was worried that she would hold it over
him. This is a testament to the commitment his family has towards education. Cesar’s teacher, Mr. Poseley, stated that during a recent field trip, he had the opportunity to witness first hand Cesar’s leadership abilities and how he perseveres as he faces a new challenge. Cesar shared that he was grateful for what high school has taught him and is especially thankful for his parents and family’s support. He plans to attend UC Riverside and will be majoring in computer science or engineering. Jose Flores is Perris Lake High School’s Student of the Month. Jose is one of those students who is described as a gentleman and who represents the best at Perris Lake, according to Principal, Dean Hauser. Mr. Hauser explained that when students come to the Lake, they are not asked why they are there but how are they going to do well and get through the obstacles? Jose took that to heart and went from feeling helpless and discouraged to making a decision that he was determined to do what was needed to graduate and prepare for the future. Through the support he’s received from teachers, especially Mr. Goffman, and staff, he stated “If there is one thing I have learned through this journey is that through determination anything is possible”. Not only will Jose graduate, he is graduating early in March and plans to attend National University Poly Tech to become a welder. Perris High School’s Student of the Month is Eduardo Campos. Eduardo is a very unassuming, low key kind of person who gets the job done according to Principal, Nick Hilton. His skills with photography have placed him as photo editor for both the school newspaper and yearbook. Along with his photography responsibilities, Eduardo is on the robotics team and is active in various other clubs and organizations. He has a very positive presence on campus and his passion for photography has led him to create the film club this year where he serves as president and founder. Eduardo shared that he loves mentoring others and helping them learn about photography. His top three college choices are Humboldt University, University of Redlands, and Washington State where he plans to double major in photography and women’s studies. 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 December’s Students of the Month; Dr. Jonathan Greenberg, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District; Michelle Runnells, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Espinoza, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce; Connor Gillette, Paloma Valley High School; Cesar Martinez, Heritage High School; Jose Flores, Perris Lake High School; Eduardo Campos, Perris High School; Councilman Elect Mark Yarbrough, City of Perris; and Councilman Greg August, City of Menifee.
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EMWD REMINDS RESIDENTS WE ARE STILL IN A DROUGHT DESPITE EL NINO STORMS
PREPARE FOR WINTER STORMS
Forecasters predict a wet winter resulting from "El Nino" conditions; unusually warm ocean temperatures that influence the frequency and characteristics of winter storms. It is the responsibility of the property owners to protect private property prior to storm events. Residents are encouraged to clear rain gutters and irrigation drains on their property. Homeowners should also maintain large trees that may potentially lose branches or fall during high winds. Sandbags In anticipation of expected inclement weather the City of Menifee has set up two self-serve sandbag sites for residents and businesses. When properly placed, sandbags may redirect water and debris to flow away from your property, protecting your investments. Self-serve sandbag stations are open 7am to 7pm at Fire Station 76 (29950 Menifee Road) or Quail Valley Station 5 (28971 Goetz Road). Sandbags may also be purchased at local hardware stores and/or building supply stores. Some building supply stores will deliver filled sandbags with advance notice. Turn around, don't drown! Given Menifee's location nestled in the Menifee Valley, there is potential for
severe flooding on some of the area's roadways. Below is a list of potentially life-saving tips 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 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 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 times of heavy rain or flooding. Check the city's website (www.cityofmenifee.us), Facebook page (www. facebook.com/cityofmenifeeus) or Twitter (@CityofMenifee) for road closure status. Use radio station 1640 or 1610 AM for emergency broadcasting 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.
Eastern Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, moved the District into Stage 4c of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Stage 4c – which involves a 70-percent cut on outdoor water budgets – is effective immediately and will be reflected on all bills beginning February 1. The 70-percent cut is from normal outdoor budget allocations. EMWD has previously been in Stage 4b, which included a 30-percent cut. With El Niño storms anticipated to provide significant rainfall this winter, EMWD is asking all customers to immediately shut off their irrigation systems during these cool and wet coming months. One-quarter inch of rain is enough water to cease irrigation for at least a week during the cooler winter months. By eliminating outdoor irrigation at a time when strong winter storms are expected to provide substantial rainfall, EMWD is hopeful that it can come closer to achieving its state-mandated reduction target. Should EMWD come closer to its target, it could avoid the threat of a directive Conservation Order from the State Water Resources Control Board or potentially significant fines. Both of these actions could have financial impacts on EMWD’s ratepayers. EMWD’s allocation-based rate structure provides a direct incentive for customers to conserve and those who further reduce usage may see their bills reduced accordingly. EMWD has not instituted drought surcharges in its pricing structure. Many customers have done their part, but overall EMWD the majority of cus-
tomers have failed to cumulatively meet the 28-percent reduction target, or conservation standard, established by the State Water Resources Control Board under its Emergency Drought Regulations. EMWD’s customers have achieved a cumulative reduction of 19-percent since the SWRCB put Emergency Drought Regulations in place in June of 2015. The figures and mandatory 28-percent reduction target are in comparison to 2013 water usage as required under the regulations. “These decisions are incredibly difficult – and made even more so by the state’s decision to disproportionately burden growing inland areas such as EMWD with almost unachievable reduction targets,” EMWD General Manager Paul Jones said. “With that in mind, they are decisions that must be made in order for the EMWD service area to do its part in helping address state-wide supply shortages during these emergency drought conditions.” EMWD will again increase its targeted outreach to commercial, industrial and institutional customers and those with so-called “non-functional” turf that is being irrigated with potable water. This includes decorative grass landscaping in public areas that are not used for park or playfield purposes. “There is no need for shopping centers or public venues to have decorative strips of grass being irrigated with potable water,” EMWD President Randy Record said. “To say that is a waste of resources is an understatement. It is time that everybody – including those that manage and maintain those areas – rethinks the way we landscape in our region.”
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Wine Country Spotlight At the edge of my sphere of i nf l u e n c e , lies a great place to have some food and fun. It's called Rodrigo's Mexican Grill. Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Lot's of specials throughout the week. Like a $7.75 lunch special with plenty of dishes to choose from. Sign up for their Fiesta Club, and receive even more specials and coupons through email. They have happy hour during the week and taco Tuesdays. The full bar is long and filled with all your favorite libations. Plenty of big screen TVs for the sport enthusiasts as well. My favorite thing about Rodrigo's though, has to be, the Sunday champagne brunch. The champagne flows freely from the time you arrive till the time you say no mas. The Brunch menu is extensive with items ranging from typical breakfast offerings to a more lunch oriented fare.
Now don't tell anybody, but you can even pick dishes off the regular menu and still get the champagne glasses flowing during brunch. Insider info! Along with the brunch you will get to enjoy the wandering Mariachi band they play every Sunday. The food is delicious and the service is very friendly. It ranges from young college age servers, honestly they are working to pay for their education eager to please, to the old pros that know how to make your meal even more enjoyable. It;s hard to go wrong at Rodrigo's It's located at 39562 Winchester road in Murrieta. It can be a bit tricky getting into the center where the restaurant is located but it's worth a couple of u turns to get there. Have fun and enjoy a good meal and a good time at Rodrigo's Mexican Grill.
DOFFO VINEYARD & WINERY Slightly off the beaten path at the far end of Rancho California Road lies Doffo Winery, the first true petite winery in the Temecula Valley. The family owned winery is situated on 15 acres of lush vineyard and is home to one of two historical landmark school houses still standing in the region, giving the property a unique character and country charm. Purchased in 1997 by Marcelo Doffo, the winery’s focus is on producing small lot, hand crafted wines that represent some of the best varietals grown in the Temecula Valley. At Doffo Winery, the goal is to create intensely flavored wines of complex structure, texture, and bold, rich fruit. Our philosophy has always been that good winemaking begins in the vineyard. Starting with a bare parcel of land, Marcelo painstakingly prepared the soil and slowly added the trellises and irrigation lines. Doffo quickly learned just how difficult, though rewarding, owning and caring for a vineyard could be. Thanks to the classical music played in the vineyard – and with meticulous care
and cultivation - Doffo Winery is now capable of growing intense, rich fruit that truly expresses their commitment to making world class wines. The vineyards at Doffo Winery are pruned- and the grape clusters thinned- throughout the growing season to maximize fruit concentration and insure the highest quality in our grapes. Temecula’s unique micro climate, combined with hands-on care for both the vineyards and the wine, is clearly reflected in the finished products. Address: 36083 Summitville Temecula, CA 92592 Telephone: 951.676.6989 or 866.469.8466 Website: www.doffowines.com Hours: Open 10am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday (summer hours)
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Issue # 9
January, 2016
IT’S 2016……TIME FOR SOME NEW LAWS
For the past several years, I spend every January writing about selected new California Laws. This year, Gov. Brown signed numerous laws that take effect in 2016. Below is a summary of a few that I found interesting or will impact local businesses and residents. Minimum Wage workers must be paid $10.00 per hour starting January 1, 2016. (AB 1014) Gun Owners may have their guns seized via a new gun violence restraining order. This law allows firearms to be taken away for “safe keeping” at a request of close family members or law enforcement and if a judge determines a person is at risk for violence. The restraining order could last up to one year. (SB 491) Drivers or bike riders will not be allowed wear a headset covering, earplugs in, or earphones covering, resting on, or inserted in, both ears, while operating a motor vehicles or bicycle. (AB 604) Hoverboard riders need to be at least 16 and wear a helmet. The hoverboards or electric motorized boards can be operated at speeds up to 15mph on most pathways. (AB1645) This law will require applicants to provide proof of residency in order to apply for a drivers license or identification card. (SB 199) Toys guns or replica guns must be distinguished from real weapons by painting the entire exterior in bright colors or have florescent strips on their salient parts. (AB 1461) Known as the California New Motor Voter Act, will automatically register driver’s license and identifications card applicants who are eligible to vote. 2016 brought in a new era of laws that
apply to distillers. Distillers until now have been subject to prohibition era laws that were very strict and downright silly. 2016 rings in a new era of sanity to distillers. (AB 622) Companies are required to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States. (SB 178) Requires search warrants before law enforcement can obtain your emails, text messages, Internet search history and other digital data. Arguing our privacy laws lag behind our technology, lawmakers passed (SB 178) to require search warrants before law enforcement can obtain your emails, text messages, Internet search history and other digital data. (SB 695) Ensures high school students
learn about the “yes means yes” standard of consent to sexual acts. In other words, students will learn they should be getting explicit approval from partners. If you are interesting in learning more about the 2016 laws feel free to visit California Legislative Counsel Website. Good luck and here is to a happy and prosperous 2016!
RAXTER LAW Jeremiah Raxter, Esq. 27851 Bradley Rd, Suite 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294
THREE WAYS RISK TOLERANCE CAN SHORTCHANGE YOUR PORTFOLIO mental to their financial goals. Three risk profiles illustrate how attitudes can trip up the best investment intentions.
The goal of investing is simple: to grow your assets. Yet investing involves risk, which means you may end up with less than you started with. Without risk, however, there’s no potential for reward. That’s the investor’s quandary— how much risk is tolerable in the quest to meet your financial goals? As you review your investing strategy for the upcoming year, consider how your risk tolerance may be affecting your portfolio. Personalities and life experiences shape risk tolerance Your comfort level with risk has roots in your personality and life circumstances. For example, growing up in a financially strained household or living through a period of economic difficulty can dampen your enthusiasm for investment risk. Whether you are generally optimistic or pessimistic can also influence how much risk you are willing to take. On the other hand, there are the thrill seekers who are drawn to the potential for large gains. Generational influences can also shape whether you lean toward financial restraint or have a more carefree attitude about money. For example, men tend to be more likely to embrace risk, while women may be more cautious. A 2015 Ameriprise study, Financial Risks & Investor Attitudes, found that many U.S. investors allow their feelings about risk to influence their investment behavior in ways that are detri-
1. Avoiding risk at all costs For example: A retiree receives a monthly income from Social Security and a generous pension. His combined income has been sufficient to meet expenses and his lifestyle, so he hasn’t had to dip into his savings. Despite his financial comfort, he is only comfortable investing in assets that provide a fixed return or allow him to cash out quickly. In this example, the retiree represents a risk-adverse investor. He has the financial leeway to invest in higher yield investments, which offer greater growth potential, yet he chooses a more conservative path. Does this sound like you? If so, your dislike of risk may be hampering your ability to capitalize from a more diversified portfolio. At the minimum, make sure your investments are keeping up with inflation. Talk to your financial advisor for reassurance if you suspect you can handle more investment risk. 2. Overreacting to market changes For example: A working couple with two teenagers contributes the maximum amount to their employer-sponsored retirement plans, with the intention of retiring in 15 to 20 years. They’ve taken care to purchase sufficient insurance to protect their family. After the last market downturn, they redistributed their portfolios to hold only low-risk investments. Are you like this couple, quick to react to external events without considering the long-term? A balanced portfolio can help you weather bumps in the market that tend to even out over time. Your financial advisor can help you employ a consistent strategy that periodically rebalances your assets to align to your investment goals and time horizon. 3. Investing beyond your capacity to withstand losses For example: A middle-aged single architect earns a good living but has difficulty setting aside funds for the future. She enjoys researching and investing in startup ventures in the technology sector. She admits to investing
in long shots, hoping to hit the jackpot. Investing in high-risk investments when you have limited assets or a short time horizon is asking for trouble. If you are tempted to take bigger risks than your portfolio can withstand, enlist a financial professional to help you maintain a more disciplined approach to investing. Find Balance and Opportunity in Risk If you relate to any of the three scenarios above, your risk tolerance may be preventing you from reaching your investment goals. An experienced financial advisor can help you arrive at investment decisions based on financial principles rather than emotions. Together you can factor in your assets, time ho-
rizon and capacity to manage losses as you select investments with the best chance of generating optimal returns. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their specific situation. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC © 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 1371283
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It’s getting to be that time of the year when we start thinking of setting goals for the New Year. Are you one of those individuals that like to set goals? What I have found over the years is that many people will write down their goals and look at them for a short time and then either give up, lose the paper or just never have time to keep reviewing them the rest of the year. Have you ever thought of recording your goals on a CD and listening to them as you drive from place to place? Most of us spend lots of time in our cars, so what a better way to take the time to listen what we say we want to accomplish in the New Year. I find this to be very powerful as its your voice telling you what you will accomplish and they say if you hear something for 21 days or more it gets locked in your mind and it is a big tool to making things happen. It’s important if you are doing goals to set realistic goals, they can be business, personal and family goals. Make sure when you start them that you refocus your priorities and get them in order. The other thing to give some thought to is what’s your plan to accomplish them. Don’t let work dictate your level of commitment. One thing I also notice is that as we are scheduling time in our calendars on our phones or computer we forget to block time for “me” time. I have asked this question of many people all across the country and they all say No they don’t block time for themselves and that they need to do that. We just seem to say to ourselves when I have time I will do such and such but then what happens is that time never seems to be there and
we don’t do things for ourselves as we need to do. For one to be totally in balance we need time for our families, for ourselves, our spiritual work, and for our business. Doing things for ourselves is very important so one goal for 2016 might be to start scheduling “me” time for you. Also important to track your goal progress, be persistent and celebrate at each milestone you deserve it. One thing that really works for me is doing a Vision Board, and in fact many have already been asking me if I would teach a Vision Board class again this year. Vision Boards are very powerful and are easy to do, the key when you finish your board is to put it somewhere that you can look up and see it all the time. Each year I have done a board and almost all the things on my board have come true. In fact in 2014 my vision boards and story were in a chapter of a book called “What’s Your Vision” A Guide For Designing The Life Of Your Dreams With Vision Boards” the book was by Marion A Licchiello a Nafe member in New York. My chapter was called “Dreams Do Come True Using Vision Boards, They Did for Me.” Three of my Vision Boards were featured in the book and the story about them as well. In 2013 I had a Chapter in another of her books called “Anyone Can ! Live a Happier Life”, my chapter was called “A Positive Attitude Can Get You Through Anything” Both books became best sellers on Amazon. Remember since we are in a technical age we really need to enhance those skills and learn more about the things that we don’t know about. If we are going to keep working those technical areas are going to even expand greater than they are now. Like Social Media it’s a powerful tool but we need to keep abreast of the new trends and look at how they can help us in our business and our life. One goal I plan to work on is to learn how to use my “Skype” which I have had for years and hardly used it. I plan to learn more about just how to do that, as well as learn more on doing on line training on Marketing, PR, Event Planning, Fund Raising as well as other business
topics. This would allow me to reach out to more individuals globally and share my knowledge. Also will add to my plan more speaking engagements across the country. I do a ½ radio show each Monday at 4pm called Diva Strategies for Success on Blog Talk Radio where I interview guests from all over the world and once I master Skype I could interview my guests that way instead of just on radio that would move the show up to another level. This will be my 4th year to do the show. Another goal for me is to finish my Book “It’s All About SHOWING UP and the POWER is in the ASKING.” I have had chapters in 8 books across the world and wrote forwards for 20 books, and just yesterday interviewed for another book coming out in 2016, but still have not done my own book, so that is something on my goal list for 2016.
What are your goals? Write them down, review them and start thinking about them as having them in front of you is a tool for success. Try that CD method of recording your goals it really works; also find a partner to hold you accountable that is another powerful tool. They will keep you on track. So as you venture into the New Year, step out and look forward to even greater successes than even you imagined, it is possible! Robbie Motter is a Marketing/PR Consultant, National Speaker, Radio Show Host, and the Global Nafe Coordinator. Board Member, Temecula Valley Symphony, PR Chair for the Menifee Valley Lions Club, Member GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women’s Club, and member of the Menifee Valley and Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. Her website is www.robbiemotter.com and email rmotter@aol.com
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Biz Buzz WHY WE CAN’T SAY NO…?
By Brian E. Walker, CEO, MBA, LUTCF, DTM We are taught the customer is always right but are they? Sometimes we must face the facts, and the facts can
tell us to say NO before the question is ever asked. Figuring out how to say NO is the difficult part and can be a practiced skill with great rewards. We naturally want to help our customers and answer their questions immediately, for fear if we don’t, someone else will steal them. This makes it appear we have great customer service but if you forget to go back and finish a previous project the end game falls apart. Telling a customer to hold for an answer is not a
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WILL THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AFFECT INVESTMENT OUTLOOK? We’re just a few weeks away from the first caucuses and primaries, so presidential election season is in full swing. As a voter, you may be keenly interested in the election process. But as an investor, should you be concerned? If you take a look back, you might be somewhat encouraged over the prospects of the financial markets this year. In the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been up nine times and down just three. So, election years must be good for the financial markets, right? Not necessarily. In every year, the markets are influenced by a variety of factors: interest rates, inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth, even the weather. And it’s safe to say that 2016 will be no different. At this early stage of the year, one could say that some of these factors, such as continued low interest rates and a reasonably strong economy, might bode well for investors. But there’s a lot of 2016 ahead of us – and it’s notoriously difficult for anybody, even so-called experts, to accurately predict the market’s performance over a relatively short time, such as a year. Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random. For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these election years, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets, which generally dislike surprises, big changes and new directions. However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets. As mentioned above, many factors influence this performance, and at this early stage in the year, we just can’t predict which of these
factors will take precedence. So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Over time, even if you haven’t made many changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.” For example, if you own some stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these stocks may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk. Consequently, you might want to consider selling
off some of these stocks and using the proceeds to fill in other gaps in your portfolio. On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to retirement. Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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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.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR THE GEEKS The word “geek” isn’t an insult anymore – it’s a lifestyle, and like any way of life, we all know we can always improve your game. No matter what you’re geeky about, here’s my advice on how to be the very best geek you can be this year. Pledge to get fit And by “fit” I don’t mean “skinny.” Make yourself feel better and help your body perform better by keeping active. Come convention season, you’ll be thrilled to see that you’re not dying after the first day on the convention floor. There are so many fun and geeky ways to get motivated, whether it’s by playing fitness games on your new console, keeping track of your steps with tech like FitBit, or training for a zombie-themed marathon. Find some other geeks who enjoy the same things as you, and have Dance Central nights, or compete to get the most steps each week. Don’t read the comments Simple as that. Don’t read the comments on your work, and don’t read the comments on others’. If you need to leave a comment, imagine you’re saying it to someone’s face. When in doubt, don’t be a dick. Support those you love Your favorite authors, artists, filmmakers, musicians, and game makers need your support. Many of them crowdfund their new works and/or accept donations. Tell them you want to see more from them by supporting them financially when you can. Don’t have the money? Not a problem! Help spread the word about their new projects, ask for some of their merch for your birthday, and let them know what you think of them. A kind word or two can mean even more to an artist than money. If you have a convention or event near you that needs speakers or exhibitors, suggest them. You’ll help them grow in popularity which will enable them to create more of the work you love. Finish that game We all have it. An unfinished game. A “To Be Read” pile of books. An unopened RPG guide sitting on our
shelf. Make the time to finish it. Schedule it into your calendar if you must. Your mind will thank yourself for giving it one less thing to feel guilty about, and you’ll enjoy having some scheduled time to do something you love! Find a healthy go-to food Yes, Cheetos are delicious, but are they the best thing you should be eating? As my friends and I get further away from those days in high school and college where we can eat anything, we’re trying to find healthier alternatives to our favorite snack foods. Try veggies and hummus, airpopped popcorn, or a homemade version of something you normally get from a drive-through or a convenience store! Practicing your craft Whether you've resolved to improve your photography skills(like me), learn to code, or design great products, make 2012 the year that you really spend time doing what you love. Disconnect I know, I know. You’re tech savvy and your job and hobbies all revolve around your phone, computer, and tv screen. But find some time to disconnect. Set daily limits for the amount of time you’re gaming or on reddit. Don’t refresh your phone looking for new emails after 10pm. Pick up and read a physical book instead of grabbing your Kindle. Eat dinner with friends or your family without the tv on and with phones put away. Sure, you won’t be able to take a selfie or tweet about your meal, but you’ll be able to reconnect with the people that are right in front of you. It’ll be worth it.
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Local FEELING LUCKY?
Bring your game face, take a chance and join us for an evening of fun at the Menifee Valley Chamber Casino Royale Anniversary Extravaganza. This event will take place at Doffo Winery in Temecula California on Friday February 19th 2016 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. All tickets include appetizers, dessert bar, drink voucher, funny money for casino, raffle ticket for the main prize and one of the hottest
DJ's around. Dress to impress at this event and bring your lucky charm and dancing shoes to enjoy a beautiful evening at one of Temecula's finest wineries. Tickets and Sponsorships are available for this event. Presale tickets go on sale January 6th-January 31st. Single Tickets are $40 Couples Tickets are $70. Regular priced tickets go on sale February 1st-February 19th at 3:00pm. Single tickets at $45 Couples Tickets are $80. Tickets will not be sold at the door. You can purchase at your convenience online at eventbrite.com or at the Chamber office with no online service charge. We look forward to enjoying an eventful and exciting night with you at the Menifee Valley Chamber Annual Anniversary party.
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City MENIFEE MAYOR ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER Menifee Mayor Scott Mann has announced his selection of resident Randy Madrid, owner of RM Project Development, as Planning Commissioner to replace recently elected Councilmember Lesa Sobek. Madrid was appointed at the Jan. 6 city council meeting and will begin his duties at the Jan. 13 Planning Commission meeting. Mann selected Madrid for his professional background in civil engineering, project management and land development. In addition to operating his own consulting firm, Madrid’s industry experience includes employment with or
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com project consulting for Standard Pacific Homes, KB Home Coastal, Pacific Community Builders, K. Hovnanian Companies, Adams-Streeter Civil Engineers, James E. Cosby Civil Engineers, and Hall and Foreman Civil Engineering. He also has municipal public works and engineering experience with the cities of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Madrid has also held industry leadership positions on the board of directors for the Building Industry Association of Riverside where he is also the vice president of legislative affairs. “Randy Madrid brings a wealth of industry experience and leadership to the Menifee Planning Commission and that experience will serve the community well,” Mann said. Chris Thomas, Earl Phillips, Mark Doty and Robert Karwin are continuing their service on the five-member planning commission which is authorized to review specific land use projects, hold hearings and act on zoning ordinances, maps, conditional use permits and variances. For more information about the new planning commissioners, please contact the Menifee city clerk at (951) 672-6777.
WARMING CENTERS DURING COLD WEATHER
need of temporary relief from the cold. Warm Centers are open to the public in affected areas when In response to the predicted cold, the Riverside County Department wet winter, the Kay Ceniceros of Public Health issues a "cold Senior Center, located at 29995 warning." Evans Road, will serve as the ar- Visit the city's website for more ea's warming center. information. Warming centers are drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, sen- For more Local News visit iors, the disabled and others in us at: www.menifeebuzz.com
SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The Menifee community is reminded to shop locally this holiday season. Shopping locally means choosing to make purchases and spend money in the community in which you live. Residents are encouraged to visit shopinmenifee. com for the Menifee Business Directory and free coupon section. In addition to supporting local businesses owned and/ or operated by community members, every dollar spent in Menifee provides revenue to support city essential services. The City of Menifee currently receives one percent of the eight percent sales tax on purchases, which is added to the City's general fund and is then invested back into the community. Sales tax revenues help pay for city services including a portion of public safety, parks, community services and road improvements, all helping to increase residents' quality of life.
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MENIFEE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WELCOME NEW POLICE CAPTAIN Menifee Mayor Scott Mann along with city council welcomed to the community Police Captain Brandon Ford. During last months city council meeting Police Captain Mike Judge introduced the new Police Captain Brandon Ford. Captain Judge said that it has been a pleasure working in the City of Menifee, but it was time for him to retire. He thanked city council and the community for allowing him to serve. Captain Ford said he looks forward to serving the city and its residents. The mayor and city council members presented Captain Judge a plaque of appreciation and three United States Navy Coins. The coins were a personally presented to Captain Judge by the Mayor who served in the Navy. Sheriff Sniff appointed Captain Ford as the Commander of the Perris Sheriff ’s Station and officially took command on December 24, 2015. Sheriff Stan Sniff said, “Captain Ford has extensive experience, working varied assignments within the Sheriff ’s Department including patrol, special enforcement teams, the homicide unit,
the Moreno Valley Police Station and the department’s Professional Standards Bureau. He has performed meritoriously at each assignment and his wide range of experience, which include providing police services to our partner cities, will serve him well and prove to be an asset to the community.”
The Perris Sheriff ’s Station provides service and protection to nearly 270,000 residents and covers almost 250 square miles of Riverside County. The Perris Sheriff ’s Station provides law enforcement service to the city of Canyon Lake, city of Menifee, and the city of Perris. The Perris Station also pro-
vides law enforcement services to the unincorporated communities of Gavilan Hills, Glen Valley, Lake Mathews, Mead Valley, Winchester, Woodcrest, Lakeview, Homeland and Nuevo. The Riverside Sheriff ’s Department Forensic Services section, which is responsible for the collection, preservation and identification of evidence for all Sheriff ’s stations in the western end of the county, also operates out of the Perris Station. Captain Ford has over 19 years of full-time law enforcement experience, all with the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department. Captain Ford began his career in 1996 as a deputy sheriff working at the Banning Sheriff ’s Station. In 1999, he transferred to the Moreno Valley Police Department where he served in the Patrol Division and on the Special Enforcement Team – Gang Unit. In 2001, Captain Ford was promoted to the rank of Investigator, and transferred to the Sheriff ’s newly formed Central Homicide Unit. In 2004, Captain Ford was promoted to the rank of Ser-
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geant and transferred to the Southwest Detention Center. In 2006, Captain Ford returned to the Sheriff ’s Central Homicide Unit, where he was assigned to the offices in Thousand Palms. In 2009, Captain Ford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Sheriff ’s Professional Standards Bureau, where he managed both the Administrative Services and the Internal Affairs Units. In 2011, he was transferred to the Moreno Valley Police Department where he managed both the Patrol and Administration Divisions. Lieutenant Brandon Ford was promoted the rank of Captain on December 16, 2013 where he assumed command of the Sheriff ’s Professional Standards Bureau. Captain Ford has a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University San Bernardino. Captain Ford and his family attend the Venture Christian Church in Murrieta and he volunteers his time in the community whenever possible. He and his wife reside in the city of Murrieta, where they have raised three children.
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METROLINK’S NEW COMMUTER “PERRIS VALLEY LINE” OPEN FOR BUSINESS BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND MENIFEE The completion of Metrolink’s new commuter rail line between Riverside and Menifee celebrated by local and federal officials. The 24-mile Perris Valley Line connects east Riverside to the northern edge of Menifee via a corridor that parallels Interstate 215. Major construction on the $248 million project wrapped up in early fall, and for the last two months, Metrolink and its contractors have been conducting low- and high-speed
Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com tests with empty commuter trains on the passage. Officials gathered for a formal dedication ceremony, beginning with a lunch reception and remarks by Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chairman Marion Ashley, Federal Transit Administration Acting Administrator Therese McMillan, Perris Mayor Daryl Busch, Assemblyman Jose Medina, D-Riverside, Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Director Anne Mayer and Metrolink CEO Art Leahy. After lunch, the VIPs and residents will be invited to take a ride aboard one of the commuter trains, according to RCTC officials. The Perris Valley Line is Metrolink’s first commuter rail extension since the Antelope Valley Line opened in 1994, officials said. The new extension adds four new stops: Hunter Park in Riverside; near
the entrance to March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley; downtown Perris; and south Perris, along the Menifee city boundary. RCTC spokeswoman Eliza Echevarria told City News Service in October that the project had remained “within budget” and “on time.” Construction on the line got underway in February 2014 after a seven- year environmental review and development process. There was also a legal challenge, which further delayed construction, but all issues were resolved by the end of 2013. According to the RCTC, trains along the route will ferry an estimated 4,350 riders daily, reducing vehicular traffic on the often-congested 60 and 215 freeways. About 4,000 people were em-
ployed during the construction phase, officials said. Funding sources for the project included allocations from the county’s Measure A transportation sales tax program as well as state and federal grants. A train schedule is now available at: http://www.metrolinktrains.com/ agency/page/title/Perris_Valley_Line . Regular rail service is expected to be available shortly after the start of the new year.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
On- and off-ramps are taking shape on the Interstate 215/Newport Road interchange project. The southbound off-ramps are scheduled to open in December. Overnight work continues and motorists can expect intermittent I-215 ramp and lane closures in both directions. Also lanes on Newport Road between Haun and Antelope Roads are reduced to one lane during construction, with left-hand turn lanes closed. Please plan alternate routes. All Menifee businesses are open and ready for the holidays during construction. On Christmas and New Year's days overnight construction will be suspended and all lanes and freeway access will be open to ease traffic flow. For weekly project updates and more information about the interchange project and other Menifee Moving Capital Improvement Projects, please visit the city's website. www.cityofmenifee.us
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Is Your Vehicle Ready For 2016 Winter?
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Car Care Tips from the Pros Prepare You for Winter Driving
It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow shorter, note the pros with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent group that tests and certifies
the competence of auto technicians. “Regular, routine maintenance can help improve your gasoline mileage, reduce pollution, and catch minor problems before they become big headaches,” says Tony Molla, vice president of communications at ASE. ASE offers these car care tips to give you peace of mind during fall and winter driving: • Before you do anything else, read your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedules. • Get engine performance and driveability problems — hard starts, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc. — corrected at a reputable repair shop that employs ASE-certified repair professionals. Cold weather makes existing problems worse. • Replace dirty filters, such as air, fuel, and
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Page B 9 PCV. A poorly running engine is less efficient and burns more gasoline. As the temperature drops below freezing, add a bottle of fuel deicer in your tank once a month to help keep moisture from freezing in the fuel line. Keeping the gas tank filled also helps prevent moisture from forming. Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual — more often if your driving is mostly stop-and-go or consists of frequent short trips. A poll of ASE Master Auto Technicians revealed that regular oil and filter changes is one of the most frequently neglected services, yet one that is
essential to protect your engine. The cooling system should be flushed and refilled as recommended. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically. A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water is usually recommended. Do-It-Yourselfers: Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled! The tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps, and hoses also should be checked regularly by a professional technician. The heater and defroster must be in good working condition for passenger comfort and driver visibility. Replace old blades regularly. If your climate is harsh, purchase rubber-clad (winter) blades to fight ice build-up. Stock up
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on windshield washer solvent — you’ll be surprised how much you use during the winter months. And don’t forget to always carry an ice scraper. Have your battery checked. The only accurate way to detect a weak battery is with professional equipment. However, most motorists can perform routine care: Wear eye protection and protective rubber gloves. Scrape away corrosion from posts and cable connections; clean all surfaces; retighten all connections. If battery caps are removable, check fluid level monthly. A word of caution: Removal of cables can cause damage or loss of data/codes
on some newer vehicles, so always check your owner’s manual first. Be sure to avoid contact with corrosive deposits and battery acid. Inspect all lights and bulbs. Replace burned out bulbs; periodically clean road grime from all lenses. To prevent scratching, never use a dry rag. Clouded lenses can be refinished by many service outlets or by using a DIY kit found in major auto parts outlets. Exhaust fumes inside your vehicle’s cabin can be deadly. Have the exhaust system examined for leaks and problems while the vehicle is on a lift. The trunk and floorboards should also be inspected for small holes. Worn tires are dangerous in winter weather. Examine tires for remaining tread life,
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uneven wearing, and cupping; check the sidewalls for cuts and nicks. Check tire pressure once a month, letting the tires “cool down” before checking the pressure. Rotate as recommended. Don’t forget to check your spare, and be sure the jack is in good working condition. Under-inflated tires or poorly aligned wheels makes your engine work harder and thus use excess gasoline. Have your brakes checked periodically for safety and to prevent costly repairs that can be caused by neglect. The transmission is often neglected until a major failure. Routine checks and fluid
changes at prescribed intervals can prevent very costly repairs down the line. • Always carry an emergency kit with you: extra gloves, boots and blankets; flares; a small shovel and sand or kitty litter; tire chains; a flashlight and extra batteries; and a cell phone and extra car charger. Put a few “high-energy” snacks in your glove box. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. ASE-certified technician post their credentials: listing their exact area(s) of certification. Rafael Cano, OWNER--New Hub Auto Service(951)381-0711