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Volume 5

Issue # 11

March, 2016

INSIDE SHE SAID YES, THEN SHE SAID NO… Every February 14th, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers, gifts and a substantial number of marriage proposals are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Page B1

NEW MENIFEE COUNCILWOMAN LESA SOBEK INTRODUCED TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Welcoming new Menifee District 3 City Councilwoman Lesa Sobek, fourth from left, at the Menifee Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet at BJ’s Restaurant & Brew house Feb. 17 are from left: Michelle Runnells, executive director Menifee Chamber of Commerce; Gina Gonzales, Menifee senior management analyst, BJ Restaurant Manager Chris Biondi; councilmember Sobek; Menifee City Manager Rob Johnson; Jeff Wyman, interim community development director and Brian Oulman, management analyst.

your concerns. I care about Menifee and I’m grateful to the people who voted for me. Infrastructure is a big thing in Menifee and the City is developing approval of Holland Long time Menifee resident, Lesa Road overpass and plans to expeSobek, recently elected the City’s dite Scott Road. Third District Council Member, was introduced to many of the City’s She was most interested in findBusinessmen and Businesswomen, ing suggestions from the residents Wednesday, February 17 during the about the Newport Road InterMenifee Chamber of Commerce, change. The intersection is in part hosted Meet and Greet Breakfast of her District that spreads from at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse on the eastern side of Haun Road to Haun Road. the city limits and from the freeway to the southern city limits. Sobek was at the Meet and Greet to answer questions the guests At the Meet and Greet, Sobek said might have. she has three priorities as a City Council Member. The first is family. Lesa started the event with a brief Any decision she makes is the peointroduction: “I represent the people who live here, work here and ple and truly believe I'm a public have a place to play and enjoy their servant and that's why I'm out here family. today. You're my first Meet and Greet. I'm here today to hear from Traffic is her second priority. “We you, to hear your questions and are working hard as a Council add-

ing that the city is coming up with creative ideas on how to solve that problem. Her third priority is parks. People want some really nice parks. How can we get better parks here? During the question and answer period, Sobek was asked about the possibility of combining the Menifee Union School District serving K-8 students with the High School District. Menifee is served by the Perris Uniﬁed High School District. Other members of the Council recently met with the District Superintendent and learned that they are now considering building a fourth High School because of the population growth in the Menifee area. See page A2

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MENIFEE FITNESS CHAMPION GIVES BACK AT UPCOMING COMPETITION Menifee’s Nora Reynoso, a true all-natural Pro and PNBA Pro (natural bodybuilder and ﬁtness competitor), is an inspiration to many in our local communities. In less than three years she has won over 19 trophies in competitions, 13 of which have been ﬁrst place, and still has found the time to be a mom and successful business woman with “Nora’s

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Angelz Bail Bonds” for many years. Born in Santa Monica and raised in Inglewood before landing in Menifee, Reynoso was destined to grow up and bloom into a superstar. Her parents raised her with strong family values and a great work ethic and as a life coach, ﬁtness model and health consultant, the path of life she has chosen has given her a large desire to stay 100 percent dedicated to training and staying healthy, while still focusing on her family and business life. Of course, through all that, a much deeper passion consumes any free time she may have. Continuation on Page B9

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NEW MENIFEE COUNCILWOMAN LESA SOBEK INTRODUCED TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The district boundaries are set by the State and the Menifee area now qualiﬁes for only eight of the ten requirements needed to form its own District. Those who are interested in forming a Menifee School District might want to attend a Perris Uniﬁed High School District meeting to inform district leaders of their desire.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com A representative of the Riverside Transit District said that RTA is working on diﬀerent routes at this time from Menifee to connect with the Metrolink stations opening in the area. Sobek introduced Jeff Wyman, Interim Development Director to update the Chamber and guests on the economic growth coming to Menifee and the surrounding area. Jeff Wyman said "We have over 100 development projects either under construction or going through the entitlement phase at the city." Jeff notes the importance of having entertainment in the city instead of having to travel outside of Menifee. "Our goal is to build amenities in the city to bring people back so they don't need to travel." Super Wal-Mart is still underway. "Wal-Mart is working at their own pace. It is already approved. They have some infrastruc-

ture to do. We have been trying to push them as hard as we can. They are like a big giant and pushing a big giant is not the easiest thing to do." said Jeﬀ Wyman. At the end of the event, Lesa Sobek talks about the 5 foot rule. "You pay attention to 5 feet around you. No matter where you are at. Pay attention to what's around you. Somebody might just need a handshake, a smile and a word “hello”.

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FATHERDAUGHTER DUO AWARDED FOR ARTISTIC TALENT By Arts Council Menifee Chuck Fisher and Tiﬀany O’Malley are award-winning artists in their chosen ﬁelds, are father and daughter and are being recognized by Arts Council Menifee as March’s artists of the month. Fisher is a painter who has focused on watercolors in recent years and O’Malley is a photographer with a great eye for architectural structure. Both currently have works on display at the art gallery at Menifee’s Kay Ceniceros Community Center. Fisher is a self-taught painter who has been working at his craft for the past

Fisher joined ACM about ﬁve years ago and likes the camaraderie of the visual arts group. “I look forward to participating in the events and attending the monthly meetings,” said Fisher, 80. “I am a full-time artist who also enjoys spending time with my family. I also enjoy watching football, going to the casino and traveling with my beautiful wife.” Chuck and Bobbi Fisher have been married 48 years and moved to Menifee about eight years ago. Bobbi, who has a strong aesthetic for interior designing, helps her husband with custom framing of his art pieces. Their daughter Tiﬀany O’Malley shares their passion for art. O’Malley joined a team of artists from

Page A 3 tography for as long as she can remember. She took her ﬁrst photography class in high school and never stopped taking photos. “I decided to turn my passion into a business and have not looked back since,” said O’Malley, 45. “Becoming a professional photographer has been, and continues to be, a dream come true.” When taking photos for fun, her favorite subjects have always been her two children. “I absolutely love being able to capture them at diﬀerent stages of their lives and being able to look back on those special moments,” she said. O’Malley joined Arts Council Menifee after her parents told her about it and she enjoys being around so many other creative people. Chuck Fisher was born in Hawaii and spent 35 years as a professional big-rig truck driver. Bobbi Fisher worked as administrative assistant for state senator Bill Craven for 22 years and still likes to brag about the fact that one of her husband’s

We have had lots of requests and interest to list places to go for entertainment whether it be live music or DJ or Karaoke If you want to add your favorite place to the list email me which will be at the end of this article. We be happy to have your favorite establishment on our list. Here s a list of places where you can sing locally. Canyon Lakes Country Club 32001 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Phone number (951) 246-1773 Friday live music call them for details Diﬀerent every Friday 1st Friday of the month Kenneth Rice Carvers Bar and Grill 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road C-14 Murrieta, CA 92563 Phone number 951.894.2700 Friday live music call them for details French Valley Cafe 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 Phone: (951) 600-7396 Friday live entertainment Call them for details Franklins Cove Bar and Grill 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone number (951) 696-2211 Tuesday Karaoke Friday - Sat call them for details Pitstop Pub Sports Bar and Grill 26900 Newport Road, Menifee, CA 92584 Phone number 951-679-0869 Mon - DJ spinning the tunes, 8pm - Midnight Tue - Karaoke 8pm - Midnight Wed - Karaoke 8pm - Midnight Thu– Thirsty Thursday Karaoke 9pm - 1am Fri – music 9pm - 1am call for details Sat - music until 1am. Call for details Sun 6- open mic jam call for details

20 years. He describes his art style as traditional with an emphasis on still life and nature themes. Animals are a preferred subject when Fisher is painting for himself. Last year he entered his paintings in the Southern California Fair in Perris and won numerous prizes including a First Place ribbon. “It’s great that some of Chuck’s artwork depicts equestrian scenes. The horse lovers in this area really appreciate his work,” said Arts Council Menifee’s Past President Bill Zimmerman.

the Arts Council to participate in Mt. San Jacinto College’s Arts Festival in November and displayed her work a fine arts exhibit area under the courtyard trees. “Guests seemed to migrate right toward Tiffany's display of photographic images she had placed on our grid wall,” Zimmerman said. “The best photographers have an eye for artistic composition, and Tiffany’s work really showcases her innate talent.” O’Malley has had a passion for pho-

Nafe Menifee is the 2nd Wed of each month at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe & Grill Murrieta is the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at R J's Sizzlin Steer Wildomar is the same 4th Thursday Success Up Menifee NAFE Affiliate at 6:00 pm at Network NAFE D'Canters Restaurant Meets the 2nd Wed of each month at Each meeting has a dynamic 11:30 am speaker and networking call Robbie Motter Nafe Global Coordinator at Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd 951-255-8200 or email rmotter@ Wed of each month 11;30 am aol.com go to www.wrnafe.com for at Merna's Cafe & Grill more information

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paintings was chosen by Craven to hang in the state capital for one year. “With so much in this world going downhill, art is something they can never take away from you. It’s inside of you and your hands make it come out in you,” Chuck Fisher said. “I love teaching new artists and want to continue to paint for the rest of my life.” O’Malley made a similar life-changing decision, having studied business and ﬁnance in college, thinking that would be her career direction. “After being married and raising my children, I found that my path had changed and photography was my future,” she said. “I absolutely love what I do and am grateful every day for the wonderful opportunity I have been given. As they say: when you love what you do, you never have to work another day in your life.” O’Malley can be contacted at www.tiffanyomalleyphotography.com. For more information on ACM, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-2902781.

Ponderosa bar and grill 27126 Shadel Rd Menifee, California Phone number (951) 679-7008 Monday= jam session Tuesday-line dance music then karaoke Thurs - ladies night Friday and Sat—live music Call for them details Giovannis Italian Restaurant 26900 Newport Rd Ste 112, Menifee, CA 92584 Phone number (951) 672-8080 The owners sometime serenades the patrons, lovely! Call them for details Skybox Bar and Grill 30724 Benton Rd Ste C308, Winchester, CA 92596 Phone: (951) 325-2299 Wednesday Karaoke 7pm to 11 pm Friday live music Saturday DJ Call for details Tavern Grill 28039 Scott rd, Murrieta, CA 92563 Phone number (951) 723-800 Tuesday live entertainment –Tom the guitar guy Saturday Karaoke 8 to12 Call them for details We hope this helps you to ﬁnd a place to enjoy a night of entertainment. More details will be on the next issue - feel free to email me if you want to add detail about the entertainment Nicolefarrell123@hotmail.com or text Nicole at 760.807.4300

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Local MEET DAWN SCHULTZ, FOUNDER OF OPERATION PROM GIRL

By Robbie Motter

I recently meet Dawn Schultz when she was invited to my Murrieta Nafe meeting as a guest by Nafe Member Kathy Bundy who is VP of Southern CA Volkssports. Did you go to your PROM? Or where you one of many who did not have a gown so did not go? I was one of those that did not go as I grew up in Foster Homes and Children’s homes so never had toys and was on my own at 14 so never had funds for gowns. So when I heard what she did I said “Wow this is something my Nafe Community could get behind and touch a life so I asked her to come speak for my Menifee Nafe network. When Was It Founded? Operation Prom Girl So Cal is a quickly growing community outreach that is on a steady roll since the very ﬁrst event in the spring of 2014. Founded in Wildomar, a small town in the Inland Valley Empire near Lake Elsinore, they will be having their third event on April 2, 2016 and expect a multitude of young ladies from many areas with hardships and other special circumstances.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com What Is It? Operation Prom Girl is a community based organization that provides prom dresses/formal gowns, shoes and accessories to high school girls, Military Wives, and women with financial hardships or unusual circumstances. While the prom dress is the main attraction the real goal behind what we do is to promote inner beauty, self love, acceptance and worth. This group accomplishes this during their annual dress give away event for High School girls as well as throughout the year for those special Military Balls, or other formal events. How We Got Started and Where Are We Today In December 2013, as Dawn stood in my kitchen surrounded by boxes that needed to be unpacked from her recent move from L.A. and a 20 year stint as a full time makeup artist, she thought about her oldest daughter and how she wanted to give her and her youngest, the very best in life. She remembered those very tough high school years with her, peer pressure, bullying, trying to fit in, popularity, dances and proms. When she was not able to financially send her daughter to prom someone stepped up and made prom possible. What a blessing and a dream come true! She then realized there were probably high school girls in her community who have special circumstances or hardships and prom isn’t a reality for them. She had this vision of collecting prom dresses and sending these girls to prom, while inspiring them to love and value themselves. (***At first she was planning on having just a little garden party in my small home)....The reality is you can put on a fancy dress and shoes, have your hair/makeup done, look put together on the outside and

Left to right Dawn Schultz, Robbie Motter with donated gown I brough her and Kathy Bundy.

be broken on the inside. She calls it Living Behind The Mask, hiding while chasing the unattainable Hollywood standard of beauty, and being whoever “you” want me to be. She thought to herself if I could just talk to these girls if they only knew their value and worth their life would be diﬀerent. Dawn was motivated to share love and hope with the girls in her community. She held their ﬁrst Operation Prom Girl event in April 2014, for local High School girls with hardships or circumstances

that were preventing them from going to prom. She did not have bells and whistles just her and a handful of volunteers with willing hearts. Every girl that attended left with a prom dress. Last year, God brought her a dedicated administrator and event coordinator, Linda Harris, and they are now preparing for our 3rd Annual Operation Prom Girl event on April 2,2016 at a the Mountain View Church in Wildomar (OPG 2016). Our dress donations and shoes are coming in, and have taken over her rental home! Their volunteer meetings continue to grow; but they still have many needs. We have a full program planned with speakers, makeup tips and tricks and a luncheon with desserts. The attendees will leave with a dress, shoes, goodie bags, and resources and referrals. All at no charge! Dawn is in the process of expanding this to a year-round service in the future they want to create classes and offer other opportunities. If you would like to get involved please contact us at operationpromgirl@gmail.com. As always, we rely on community support and our faith in God to make this event a success and expect at least a 50% increase in attendees over last years' numbers. Their dress drop offs now include both private residences AND businesses in our amazing communities. Most recently, we have a dress drive at Camp Pendleton forming. Below are the drops: In order to support the rapidly increasing number of attendees at this year's Operation Prom Girl event that will be held at Mountain View Church venue, the founder Dawn Schultz is having a RUMMAGE SALE on March 4&5, and she is looking for donations of resalable items to support the necessities for an event that we project will serve approximately 100 girls. Mothers/guardians are also welcome to attend the event and receive their own dose of love and encouragement! For those who would like to volunteer or apply to attend, we have a registration page set up at opromgirl.wordpress.com Dawn feels it's important to let people understand that all it takes is a willing heart to move forward with dreams and visions. Many people might be called to do missions and ministries in foreign lands, but there is always a ministry here in our own backyards and we don't need to look far to find one. There are many out there who need genuine love and to be shown they are cherished. We are just two regular girls who try to keep the faith in the good times and maybe not so easy times. Their Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as opromgirl.wordpress.com

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JOKE OF THE MONTH: An Irishman proposed to his girl friend on Saint Patrick’s Day and gave her a ring with a synthetic diamond. On learning it wasn't real she protested vehemently about his cheapness. He explained that in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, he picked her a sham rock. Read more:http://www.ajokeaday.com/Clasiﬁcacion.asp?ID=36#ixzz3TpzCOnNP

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MARCH'S FUN FACTS: 1. A koi ﬁsh, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977. 2. About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car! 3. About two hundred babies are born worldwide every minute. 4. Only two in one thousand diamonds are considered truly colorless. 5. The average person walks the equivalent of twice around the world in a lifetime 6. The hole in the soda can tab is actually used to hold a straw in place and stop it from rising. 7. Frogs cannot swallow without blinking. 8. Pope Francis has a master’s degree in Chemistry. 9. Each year, there are more than 40,000 toilet related injuries in the United States. 10. Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.

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Local MENIFEE VALLEY COMMUNITY CUPBOARD 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY KARAOKE – CALL FOR SINGERS The Menifee Valley Community Cupboard announces the 11th Annual Celebrity Karaoke, a benefit to support the mission to fight hunger and malnutrition in the community. The event will be March 18, 2016, 6 pm at Monteleone Meadows. Each year community leaders ”strut their stuff ” to entertain and raise money to benefit the Cupboard food program which

serves hundreds of families each year by providing food boxes at no cost. The Cupboard is extending a special invitation to community leaders to represent their business or organization as singers. Previous singers include school superintendents, chamber of commerce chairs, local ﬁre ﬁghters, the Rotary Club and other local organization board members. Judges are also local celebrities. This year Menifee Mayor Scott Mann will be among the celebrity judges. If you would like to receive our Singer’s Guidelines, or purchase tickets and sponsorships, contact the Cupboard at mvcupboard@ verizon.net. Event tickets are $70 which includes dinner. Sponsor packages vary. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Direct: 951-746-0295 mvcupboard@verizon.net www.mvcupboard.org

DOES YOUR TERM LIFE INSURANCE PAY YOU IN THE EVENT YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A CRITICAL, CHRONIC OR TERMINAL ILLNESS?

A life insurance policy ordinarily pays benefits to a beneficiary after a policy owner dies. But policy benefits can be accelerated if they are paid directly to a critically, chronically or terminally ill policy owner before he or she dies. Most people do not even know that such accelerated living benefit policies exist. They are sometimes referred to as "accelerated death benefits" or "accelerated benefits riders. Imagine that out of the blue, you are one of the 7 out of 10 people who have a heart attack, stroke or get cancer before the age of 65 and you are going to live but will not be able to work for a certain amount of time and many of your medical expenses are not covered by your insurance. Not only do you probably feel like a train moving at the speed of light has hit you, you are probably wondering what the financial impact will be on you and your family. The number of questions racing through your mind can’t be counted. If you have the old kind of term life insurance that only pays upon your death to your beneficiary, that is not going to help you with your rent, mortgage and other monthly bills if you get a critical, chronic or terminal illness diagnosis. Imagine what your life would look like if you had a “living benefits life insurance policy” and a portion of the face amount of your policy is paid to you while you are alive? The decisions you make and the financial stresses you may be facing can be

greatly reduced and in most cases, the cost of the premium does not cost any more to have these riders. In California, there are only a handful of companies that offer some type of living benefits. Insurance companies typically offer anywhere between 25 to 100% of the death benefit as early payment, although the amount can vary among policies. Sometimes payments are made in monthly installments and others are made as a lump sum. Most of us do not expect to become critically or chronically ill however, it happens every day. When your future is protected with a term life insurance policy that has accelerated benefits, you can focus on getting well, living out the items on your bucket list, taking care of financial obligations you don’t want to leave to your loved ones or just make decisions that are not based out of financial desperation. Many of the people I work with sleep better at night knowing that if the unexpected happens, the financial resources to deal with illness can be alleviated. If you have not upgraded from the old kind of term life insurance to the new kind with accelerated living benefits, there is no better time than the present. It will be the best gift you can buy for yourself and the peace of mind of your family. To learn more about living benefits life insurance, contact Rhonda Sher @ 760-5153833. Rhonda Sher is a licensed life insurance agent located in Murrieta, CA. Her website is www.livingbenefits4lifeinsurance.com.

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MEET SUSAN LOPEZ Whether you are a professional singer or just a shower singer its a lot of fun!! I interviewed Susan Lopez last week, she lives and works here in the Community of Menifee. She is also very active in numerous nonprofit organizations Lions Club, NAFE and more. I ll let you listen to her story. She is mother grand mother and a great grandmother. You will find that she is a fulfilled person with a joy for life! She is a busy lady, she is also hosting a couple of students from Japan Makoto Sano and Kait what a special lady she is, those students love to sing too actually, which makes for a perfect relationship. Now where do I start she was thinking. ( She started with the most precious things in her life “her children!” . read on ...I have 3 children, 10 grand children and 10 Great Grandchildren. I worked in Management for about 30 years then went into Sales. I have done some traveling and for the last 8 years have been in real Estate. But yes I love to sing! At age 6 or 7 I use to hold show’s on my porch dancing and singing Shirley Temple songs. ON THE GOOD SHIP LOLLIPOP and ANIMAL CRACKERS IN MY SOUP…. I had the whole neighborhood kids gathered around and

cheering for me what a feeling! In school my love for singing was still there. I went to St Michael’s school for 12 years. In about the 5 or 6th grade I joined the Choir. Sang in the choir for many years. I was also in the Jubilate Deo Goute at St Catherine’s in Torrance. We sang High Masses and even recorded a CD one year. I did this for Several years in my 40’s… I did a little Karaoke once in awhile. But when I moved to Menifee about 10 years ago I met Robbie Motter and had mentioned that I loved to sing and always wanted to perform. Not that I am that great, but I really enjoy it and I think I do OK. She sings on a regular basis I would say at least once a week if not at her own home she is the lead singer when we ask for all the ladies to come up front for a group song. She has enjoyed singing in many diﬀerent events The Extravaganza at the Core here in Menifee and several diﬀerent Karaoke Venues and loving every minutes of it. She is a regular singer at Menifee Lakes Country Club and other Venues.

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Wine Country Spotlight WINERY OF THE MONTH: DANZA DEL SOL WINERY Stews are simply one of those awesome dishes that are perfect for the cooking impaired. Often all you need to do is throw all your ingredients in a pot (I use a crockpot, it makes the meat more tender), and return after several hours to have dinner staring you in the face. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I present an Irish twist on an American classic. Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 lbs. boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes (you can also simply buy “stew meat” that’s already pre-cut) 1 tsp. Kosher salt, divided 5 cups chopped onion (about 3 onions) 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth 1 (11-12oz) bottle Guinness Stout 1 tbsp. raisins 1 tsp. caraway seeds ½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper 1 ½ cups (½ inch-thick) diagonal slices carrot (about 8 oz) 1 ½ cups (½ inch-thick) diagonal slices parsnip (about 8 oz) 1 cup (½ inch) cubed peeled turnip (about 8 oz) 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (if using a crockpot, dried parsley works)

Directions: There are two ways to do this: the crockpot way, which simply means to put everything in at once, set temperature to low and return in 7-9 hours. The other way is the more complicated, but probably better way. Heat 1 ½ tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place ﬂour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle beef with ½ tsp. salt; dredge beef in ﬂour. Add half of beef to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove beef from pan with a slotted spoon. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 ½ tbsp. oil and beef. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and beer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Return meat to pan. Stir in remaining ½ tsp. salt, raisins, caraway seeds, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bring to a boil. Cook 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrot, parsnip, and turnip. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Danza del Sol Winery's story is rooted in Temecula Valley's wine history. Founded in 1978, by Dr. William Filsinger, our 35 acre vineyard property, located on De Portola Road, was originally planted with Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc grapes in 1972. In 1980, he opened Filsinger Vineyard & Winery. Forward to 2009, after a successful career racing Rally Cars, software businessman Robert Olson wanted a new challenge. After visiting California wine regions, he believed Temecula Valley was the ideal place to grow and produce quality, award winning wines. So in 2010 he purchased Filsinger Vineyards & Winery from Dr. Filsinger. Wanting to build on the success, Robert Olson hired winemaker Mike Tingley and in the ﬁrst year, Danza del Sol Winery produced about 8,000 gallons of wine (3,400 cases). Today, Danza del Sol Winery produces more than 10,000 cases of wine each year that can only be purchased through the tasting room or online. The vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo,

Sangiovese, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Viognier. Our Philosophy.... Wine brings people together.....At Danza del Sol Winery, we pride ourselves in producing aﬀordable, quality wines in a Mediterranean style for you to share with friends and family on a lazy afternoon, dinner with friends or a special occasion. We invite you to share our passion for our wines by visiting our tasting room and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Danza del Sol Winery's Address: 39050 De Portola Road Temecula, CA 92592 Telephone: 951.302.6363 Website: www.danzadelsol.com

MSJC STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE WESTERN SCIENCE CENTER

As a child growing up in Carlsbad, Rebecca Byrnes dug for arrowheads in her backyard. Though she never found any artifacts, Byrnes quickly fell in love with the study of humankind and ancient history. Now, the 19-year-old anthropology student at Mt. San Jacinto College is helping design an exhibit on human evolution at the Western Science Center in Hemet. “It’s a really fascinating, concrete way to connect with history,” Byrnes said. “It gives us a glimpse of how our ancestors lived.” The exhibit is the brainchild of a creative, new scientific partnership between the college and the museum in Hemet. As a student intern at the museum, Byrnes gets hands-on scientific experience in her field of study. She is one of seven MSJC students taking part in an Occupational Internship Class. The other students involved are Bo-Thomas Cheshire, Michaele Castor, Anthony Christopher, Lisa Hathaway, Jason Sandlin, and Jessica McMeans. “A key part of our mission is to educate the public about science, and a great way to do that is to involve students in every step of the educational process,” said Dr. Alton C. Dooley Jr., executive director of the museum. “Our hope is that this will be the first of many such collaborative exhibits.” Exploring our roots The public display will open in November at the Western Science Center, which ranks as Riverside County’s top repository

for archaeological and paleontological treasures. The museum has more than one million specimens ranging from Ice Age fossils to an array of Native American artifacts unearthed during construction of Diamond Valley Lake by the Metropolitan Water District. The exhibit will trace the biological changes of humans and their ancestors going back six million years as they adapted to their environment, including walking upright and making and using of tools for cutting, scraping, chopping and hunting. A big factor in our species advancement has been a four-fold increase in the size of our brains over the last 4 ½ million years. The upcoming museum display will feature strictly hand-made replicas of skulls and skeletons manufactured by Bone Clone, Inc., a company specializing in reproductions for museums and colleges. At the exhibit, you might glimpse a replica of a Neandertal skull, our closest extinct human relative. Or you might see what the bones of Ardipithecus ramidus (our earliest human ancestors) looked like. MSJC recently spent $8,500 in grant funds to buy more than two dozen casts, primarily of skulls, for the exhibit. These casts will be used in MSJC classrooms once the exhibit closes. With their historical accuracy, the casts of prehistoric species tell scientists a lot about what people ate and the size of their brains. Exploring science together MSJC partners with a variety of industries,

Photo Caption: Anthropology students and their instructor from Mt. San Jacinto College catalog skulls that will be used in a human evolution exhibit they are helping to design for the Western Science Center in Hemet. From left, Dr. Alton Dooley (Western Science Center Director), student Jason Sandlin, Darla Radford (Western Science Center Collections manager), student Michaele Castor, anthropology professor Erik Ozolins, and students Rebecca Byrnes and Lisa Hathaway. agencies and other colleges and universities to ensure students are receiving relevant and quality education. The innovative, student-focused internship program with the Western Science Center was the result of discussions between Dooley and Professor Erik Ozolins, who chairs the Anthropology Department at MSJC. Ozolins also became a research associate at the museum. “With this program, we’re focusing on our history in the biological world,” Ozolins said. “What makes us ‘us’!”

Looking to the future Ozolins sees a bright future in students like Byrnes and their dedication to the new scientiﬁc partnership. Byrnes plans to become an archaeologist, conduct research on site, and see her discoveries placed in leading museums. And one day, she wants to pay it forward and teach archeology at a college or university. “Our cultural heritage is precious,” Byrnes said. “This new partnership represents an opportunity to explore the world and share my passion.”

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A TRUE SIDELINES A TRUE CHEERS BAR

I call this place a true Cheers bar. The Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill is located in the center of old town Murrieta. Pamela Herbert and her husband Jason have found this nice location for a Spors bar. They have what it takes, a strong desire for success. They' ve been open since 2005. If you're looking for a ﬁlet mignon or steak and lobster, this is not for you. If you're looking for a place to meet your neighbors, shoot a game of pool, watch a game, enjoy some good old fashion bar food and have a well made cocktail, you found it.

MVP pizza. When I say they have something for everyone I mean it. The other thing I loved about this little hideaway is the consistency. No matter if it's Pamela, Jason or Bryan behind the bar the drinks are made well and the camaraderie is welcoming. It is deﬁnitely the place the locals have been enjoying for years.

The owners Pamela and Jason and our bartender Bryan are always so welcoming you feel like a regular even on your ﬁrst visit. When I say bar food I don't mean to be demeaning. They have a ﬁve page menu that has everything for munchies to full meals. I tried the club sandwich and my wife had the cheese burger. Both were a cut above. We also tried the homemade chili I heard so much about from the other patrons. It was amazing. I found out was an old family recipe handed down form Pops and kept original for many years. I loved it. They even have gourmet fries and

I had the happy hour margarita. Hard to beat a margarita served in a full sized glass with more tequila than mix in it and at a happy our price to boot. Yea! If your anywhere near the town of Murrieta and have an urge to enjoy a bite, a beer and some conversation, stop in and say hi. You will enjoy it.

GUN FOUNDATION COURSE ATTRACTING STUDENTS OF ALL AGES When Christine’s husband died she was left with a few of his firearms. Since she did not know how to operate the firearms she left them in their boxes untouched. The idea of living alone, however, is a growing concern for Christine. She decided to ask for help from the company Integritas, Firearms Safety, Security and Training for help. Christine is one of many citizens across the nation wanting to become educated about guns in general. “When I heard about this Firearms Foundation Course I knew I had to take it,” said Christine. Firearms instructor Amber Carrillo is the owner of Integritas. Carrillo holds multiple classes during the month one of which is the Gun Foundation Course. This non-live fire course offers the students a lot of gun handling. “I am having one hell of a time,” said Christine trying to pull back the slide on a handgun during a recent class. “I think I will go back and try this Ruger that feels better.” “My hands are small my grip isn’t comfortable around this Glock,” said another woman, Claire. Claire is a nurse who also wants to learn more about firearms. “This is why you are here,” said Carrillo who lets her students touch and feel a variety of guns in a safe, secure and private environment. “A gun you are not comfortable using will not help you in accuracy and it will not protect you,” said Carrillo. Over the years, the concern of gun violence has created two schools of

and have it lock. “So many of these guns are too heavy for me,” said Christine who found the Ruger was lighter and comfortable in her hand. “I need to pay attention to what my hands can handle now that I am older,” said Christine. The foundation class Carrillo teaches has students of all ages learn the proper handling of a gun, as well as how to transport, and store the ﬁreman. Parents have been bringing their children ages nine and up to the foundation class as a conversation starter on gun safety. The class also tries to replace the curiosity of a gun with respect. According to a Gallup Poll in 2015, 41-percent of households interviewed in the United States said they own a gun. At the same time, the number of gun owners is growing. This means there is a good chance someone close to you owns a gun. “My family goes shooting for sport,” said Racheal who brought her teen daughter to a foundation class. Although Racheal’s daughter is familiar with guns, Carrillo called up the teen and placed her in a real life scenario about how what to do if she found a gun on a table at her home or at a friend's home. The teen was also tested to see how well she could load and unload a ﬁrearm using a gun without live ammunition. Carrillo worked with the teen and others in the class to remind them of safety and responsibility. “Operating a gun is a perishable skill. That means if you have a gun and you do not clean it, use it, touch it, your skills on handling that gun diminish over time,” said Carrillo. “I got an in-depth understanding of

thought on gun ownership. On one hand, you have citizens and politicians who want to restrict access to guns to lower gun violence. On the other hand, there are citizens who want to increase access to guns to lower gun violence. In response to the division surrounding guns, Amber Carrillo, began oﬀering the Foundation Course to increase her students knowledge about guns. Carrillo calls it a Foundation Course because it teaches her students operational use, awareness and personal responsibility before stepping onto a range. “You don’t have to own a gun to learn the basics,” said Carrillo. “Regardless of your shooting experience, the gun safety course teaches the core fundamentals. If you choose to visit a range, you will have conﬁdence with safety in mind.” Claire, age 50 and Christine, age 82 were realizing the strength they needed in their hands to pull back the slide

firearms,” said Claire. “I liked to learn about the inner workings of the gun the anatomy of the gun. The foundation gave me a better understanding of the gun the totality of all the different parts.” Claire said she wants to attend the class again and get more comfortable with an unloaded gun before going to the range or deciding if she wants to own a firearm. “Amber makes it look easy but there is so much more to a gun than just holding it and pulling the trigger,” said Claire. Taking a gun’s foundation class through Intregitas Inc. is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about the basics of a gun, the laws, and legal responsibility. It is not necessary to own a gun at this stage. The foundation class is for new and experienced gun owners. Parents can use the class to start a dialogue with their children about their constitutional rights, that comes with responsibility.

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March, 2016

SHE SAID YES, THEN SHE SAID NO…

Every February 14th, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers, gifts and a substantial number of marriage proposals are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. When that little chubby hallmark angel hits you and your significant other with his arrow it’s all smiles. But we all know sometimes the best proposals can end without a marriage for a multitude of reasons. Statistics tell us that a couple is engaged an average of sixteen months before they marry. Twenty percent of engaged couples break it off before the wedding. If the proposal and engagement ends without a marriage the parties are left with the tragic and painful task of rebuilding their lives. This is usually the time when you take your stuff back and move on to the next adventure life has in

PREPARING HIGH SCHOOLERS FOR THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURE High school students are only several short years from adulthood – and with it, the ﬁnancial freedom to take out loans, sign leases and charge to credit cards. Many teenagers don’t have the patience for long ﬁnancial conversations, so prioritize the following tasks and discussion topics. 1. Help open a checking account. Children over the age of 13 can open a checking account in most states with a parent or guardian’s signature. If opening an account is a possibility, go to the bank with your children and sit down with a banker who can help explain how to deposit and withdraw money, use a debit card and the consequences of an overdraft. Having a checking account will help your teens get

store. However, sometimes that is not as easy as it sounds because the parties do not want to play nice, whether for sport or spite. This leads us to the crux of this article. If a marriage engagement goes awry does the donor (proposer) get the ring back? The simple answer is yes. We have gone so far in California to codify that very issue. In California Civil Code Sec 1590 states: “Where either party to a contemplated marriage in this State makes a gift of money or property to the other on the basis or assumption that the marriage will take place, in the event that the donee refuses to enter into the marriage

as contemplated or that it is given up by mutual consent, the donor may recover such gift or such part of its value as may, under all of the circumstances of the case, be found by a court or jury to be just.” In reading of the above law the donee is the person who is receiving the ring, while the donor is the person giving the ring. If you are in this situation and are seeking to have your property returned the ﬁrst course of action is to ask for it back in writing with a demand letter. If your prior signiﬁcant other refuses to return the ring/property you can assert your rights in small

claims court if the ring or property is valued less than ten thousand dollars. If the property is more than ten thousand you will need to ﬁle a complaint within the Superior Court. Hopefully this was just interesting reading, but if you are in this situation you should contact a local attorney to discuss your options.

used to banking and will make it easier to manage their own money if they have a job, car or other financial obligations. 2. Encourage a part-time job if appropriate. All children are different, and while some teens are eager to go to work as soon as they’re able, others may need some help identifying appropriate opportunities. If your children are consistently requesting money for gas, clothing or other discretionary expenses, part-time jobs may be a good idea. However, be sure that your children continue to focus time on school work and other important extracurricular activities. A parttime job can help teens establish a work ethic, meet friends and professional contacts and earn some extra cash along the way. 3. Communicate about paying for college. Whether you intend to fund your children’s education or expect them to save their earnings and take out student loans, it’s important that you discuss college finances with them. Setting expectations about paying for higher education well before your children are filling out college applications is crucial. The longer your teens have to seek out scholarships and save more of their allowance or income from a part-time job, the better. If you plan to pay your children’s tuition, be honest about what you’ll be able to afford, and what expenses (if any) you won’t pay, like room and board or textbooks. 4. Suggest setting financial goals. If your teens are earning an allowance or a regular paycheck, suggest they establish two or three financial goals to accomplish before

graduation. Whether they wish to save for college, a down payment for a used car or a gaming console, learning to establish and track progress toward a financial goal can help them understand the basics of managing money. Remember that good money habits can be taught with the right amount of financial support and independence. High school is the perfect time for your children to take on real fiscal responsibilities – and become comfortable with them before the financial pressures of college set in. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

in Menifee, CA. He specializes in feebased ﬁnancial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 12 years - To contact him, please call 951-679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jeremy.i.taylor/proﬁle/ Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC© 2016 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File #1428382

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MARCH 2016

Breakfast House is a family run business that opened in March 2013 and was the first business to open in the Shops at Scott located off of Scott and Haun Rd. Owning his own restaurant had been a dream of Miguel Campos, owner and head chef. With more than 25 years experience in the food industry Miguel has vast knowledge of restaurant business and how to provide great tasting food with an emphasis on customer service and satisfaction. They started out focusing on breakfast and later decided to expand into serving lunch and dinner. However, you can get breakfast anytime. The menu consists of multi cultural recipes to ensure that guests who have different tastes can find something they all like. According to daughter and Office Manager, Lisbeth Campos, they recently opened up the patio and will very soon be able to have full bar service available. Keep an eye out for that announcement.

MARCH 2ND AMBASSADOR MEETING 8:15 – 9:15 AM CHAMBER OFFICE MARCH 2ND MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING – MENIFEE CITY HALL 7:00 PM MARCH 5TH SWC PAGEANTS 2016 SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT – CITY OF MENIFEE, LAKE ELSINORE & WILDOMAR REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW. SWCPAGEANTS.ORG MARCH 9TH STUDENT OF THE MONTH SIZZLER 91 W NUEVO RD, PERRIS, CA 92570 8:15 – 9:30 MARCH 10TH EDUCATIONAL SOLAR SEMINAR TEMECULA CITY HALL CONFERENCE CENTER 41000 MAIN STREET, TEMECULA 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST

MENIFEE CHAMBER HOLDS 39TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT DOFFO WINERY The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 39th Anniversary Casino Royale Extravaganza, Friday, Feb. 19, at the Doﬀo Winery in Temecula. Surrounded by scores of vintage motorcycles photos on the walls, motorcy-

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cle memorabilia displayed in glass cases and wine barrels stacked to the rafters, party-goers enjoyed casino table games, appetizers, drinks and music. Prizes included vacation trips to Antigua and St. Lucia as well as various gift baskets and certiﬁcates from participating businesses. The event honors the Chamber and its staﬀ and the board of directors for its commitment to the community and its businesses.

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On The Mark with Robbie Motter

Although marketing brochures and business cards are a great way to identify your company, products and services, there are other tools that can make you and your business more visible to prospects so that they will seek out your services. One effective tool is to advertise in papers like the Menifee/Murrieta Buzz, which also gives your company exposure on their website as the paper is also on line. Another effective tool is to us promotional products and specialty gifts or a personal or company web site to remind potential customers of your value. What Makes A Good Specialty Gift? The item should be related to your business in some way. There should be some means of imprinting your company name or logo on the item. The gift should be functional and usable on a regular basis. Items should be designed for the location where someone is likely to need your product or service. The product should be durable and easy to integrate into your sales efforts. Recently, researches at the University of New Mexico found that giving business gifts at the close of a sales presentation produces a stronger likelihood that attendees will become customers and will recommend the product or service, their research also showed that a pen worth less that $2 was as effective as a sports bag worth $10. Your giveaway should be selected with the intention of accomplishing a specific purpose that ties in with your overall marketing effort. It should enhance your sales instead of simply spreading goodwill that however desirable, drains your pocketbook. “Products that have the customer’s logo and message on them are usually retained a lot longer than a brochure or catalog” according to Jean Olexa professional organizer to many individuals and businesses.” It’s a great way to enhance your company’s visibility, boost sales and motivate the sales force” says Jean. Another great strategy getting your business name out to customers is to have a website, you can receive many inquiries from potential customers if you use the internet to market your business that includes using social media as well. If people want to know what your business is about you can just say, “Check out my website or check out my facebook, or LinkedIn page.” “The internet is the largest and fastest growing advertising and information medium in the world with websites, white boards and other internet tools becoming as a common place, and very essential to business”, says Gary Hawthorne of Hawthorne Worldwide in Murrieta which designs websites and white board

marketing and more. Sample of a white board that Gary did for me for my Nafe Global https://youtu.be/x0IeuMsXCco When designing a site, it is important to only incorporate graphics that promote your brand and enhance your sales message, and use your creative energy productively by focusing your attention on the benefits of what you are offering and also how you can help them solve their problems. Remember it’s not about you but it’s about helping your clients soar to greater heights. The ability to interact with your customers, take orders directly from your website and get valuable feedback from your audience is a resource that no business should be without. Do you text? I remember saying I would never text and today I find it is one of the fastest ways to communicate with some individuals as many people prefer to be communicated that way. I know I email one of my daughters it takes awhile for a response but if I text her it’s almost instance. I think our younger generation prefers to receive a text. I ask my clients what is their best mode of communication and I mark it on their card and when I communicate with them that is the mode I use and they appreciate it. Another thing that I think is most important; do you help others to succeed? Do you share your contacts? Or are you the type of person that it’s all about you and you expect people to provide you with names of contacts but you are not willing to do the same? I love sharing, in fact when I meet someone I always ask them “How can I help you”. So many times they say, “Wow Robbie no one has ever asked me that”. Remember in the same room can be four people selling the same product and people will buy from people they like, so forget that they might be competition and share ideas and other things with one another. When I meet someone and they tell me their needs I immediately think who in my database is a person that can help this person, and there are always many and the people receiving the leads are thrilled and always remember me and my business for sharing those leads with them. Just recently I went to Beverly Hills to a long time couture designer friend and Nafe member AMAL of Beverly Hills who is fixing a sequined gown that I am wearing for my upcoming 80th birthday celebration. On the way down to Beverly Hills Nafe Coastal Director Sheila A Caruso and I called my Nafe LA Director Althea Ledford who is also the editor of E the Magazine for Executive women to take her to dinner as her birthday was the next day. While with AMAL at her Beverly Hills showroom, (she also has a shop in Dubai and designs for many Hollywood stars and also is under contract with the two Princes in Dubai), I thought AMAL and Althea need to meet each other as Althea could do a story on this beautiful couture designer. So I invited AMAL to join us for dinner, she said yes. We went to Santa Monica to the Water Café and Grill had a beautiful birthday dinner for Althea and I introduced the two women and also Sheila Caruso who was with me to them as well. They all immediately bonded.

Althea said to me “Robbie it never fails, how do you always know what I need, when I have a need the phone rings and its you or you send me an email providing me with exactly what I need, Just today I told myself I needed to find someone with an international business to feature in the next issue and here is AMAL who is from Morocco, has a shop in Beverly Hills and a shop in Dubai” Because of this meeting she is going to feature AMAL on the next cover and her story in the magazine. AMAL was thrilled to hear that she would be on the cover and a story about all her designs in this beautiful 186 page color magazine was amazing to her, and exactly what she was looking for to happen. In addition to designing women’s clothes, gowns and wedding dresses AMAL also designs clothes for men and she has also designed many of the uniforms for Beverly Hills top restaurants, for movie stars like Barbara Streisand, movies and so many more. I was so happy o be able to make the connection and in return which was a surprise to me AMAL is making me a beautiful red power suit as a gift for my April 29th Nafe Women’s conference in Menifee. www.female-exec.com, www.amalofbeverlyhills.com Left to right Robbie Motter, Sheila A Caruso, Althea Ledford & AMAL at Water Grill and Café in Santa Monica One does not do things to get things back in return but instead gives of ones heart to help someone else and if something comes back that’s a plus but if not in your heart you know you have touched a life and made a difference and the result is these type of gestures also will help your company grow. So take time and think about who you know that you can connect others with, this is another key tool to make your business grow and be a big success . Robbie Motter is a Marketing/PR Consultant, Certified National Speaker, Radio Show Host, and the Nafe Global Coordinator she can be reached at 951-255-9200 or email rmotter@aol.com her websites are www.robbiemotter.com or www.wrnafe.com.

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Biz Buzz EXCITEMENT AND THE ELECTION The presidential election is months away and will be here before we know it. A changing of the guard can bring about excitement coupled with confusion about what the future holds. The only thing we understand is all the candidates range diﬀerently when it comes to taxes and businesses. However, not

knowing what will happen is not a reason to not power ahead and make yourself successful while the rest of the country figures it out. Will taxes in the future matter to your business? Of course, but you will pay them anyway. Will regulations be more difficult or easier in the future? Maybe, but you will figure them out anyway. Will customers or clients not buy from you until they are comfortable? Of course they won’t but your job is to make them comfortable so they will buy; that wasn’t a real question btw. The point is not to add more excuses to slow your triumph in business.

Page B 3 The biggest perceived roadblocks in life never materialize but we fear them more than the true obstacles in front of us. The election will happen whether or not you participate. Ben Franklin said it centuries ago about death and taxes and the regulations are not truly made to stop commerce. Wake up, put your boots down and start moving forward, the mountain may be steep but getting to the top and enjoying the view is the goal. Turn oﬀ the TV, remove the Instagram App from your phone and set up your Time Management calendar. The time is now, don’t wait until November, and don’t wait until things get better or worse. The responsibility is yours, the work ethic is yours, and the success is yours as you continue to take your business Up One Level.

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GIVE YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO A “SPRING CLEANING” Now that spring has officially sprung, you might look around your home and decide it’s time for some sprucing up. But you don’t have to confine your efforts to your house and yard – you can also engage in a little “spring cleaning” in your investment portfolio. Here are a few suggestions for doing just that: “Dust off ” your investment strategy. Dusting is a big part of spring cleaning. Light fixtures, shelves, windowsills – they can all acquire layers of dust and grime that need to be whisked away. And if you’ve left your investment strategy unexamined for a long period, it too may need to be “dusted off ” and

re-evaluated. Over time, your financial goals, family situation and even risk tolerance can change, so it’s a good idea to review your overall strategy to make sure it’s still appropriate for your needs. Get rid of “clutter.” Once you start tidying up your house, you might be surprised at all the “duplicates” you find – a broom in a bedroom, another broom in the laundry room, a third in the garage, and so on. Just as you probably don’t need multiple brooms, so you may find that you have many versions of the same type of investment in your portfolio. If you own too many of the same investment, and a market downturn affects

that particular asset, your portfolio could take a big hit. You may be better off by selling some of the too-similar investments and using the proceeds to diversify your holdings. (However, while diversification can reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.) Remove “stains” on your portfolio. As you clean your carpets and furniture, you might notice some stains that should be removed. And when you look through your portfolio, you might find some “stains” in the form of chronically underperforming investments. Instead of holding on to these vehicles with the hope that they will eventually turn around, you might consider selling them and using the proceeds to purchase new investments, which can help fill any gaps you may have in your holdings. Consolidate your accounts. Have you ever discovered a stapler in one drawer, a roll of tape in the linen closet and a bunch of marking pens on your desk? All these items may be useful, but for the sake of efficiency (and to cut down on frustrating searches), you might want to consolidate them in one place. And you could do something similar with your investments. Specifically, if you have some stocks here, a couple of certificates of deposits there, and some IRAs at still another place, you might consider consolidating them with one financial services provider. With all your investments in one place, you could possibly reduce the fees and paperwork associated with maintaining your accounts. And when you eventually start taking withdrawals from your IRA and 401(k), you may find it easier to calculate these required distributions if they’re coming from just one place.

But just as importantly, when you consolidate your investments with one provider, you may ﬁnd it easier to follow a single, uniﬁed investment strategy. So, there you have them – some spring-cleaning ideas to help you up-

date and550 energize your investment portfolio. And you won’t even need a dustpan. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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TECH TALK

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

HOW TO TAKE AWESOME SMARTPHONE PHOTOS

Because the best camera is the one you have with you. The line between photography and “photography” is long gone. But just because everybody else is doing it doesn’t mean you can’t still make your mobile photos stand out from the stream. While you might not be inhaling darkroom chemicals like our non-digital forebears, the craft of mobile photography is an art unto itself—and it can be taken to the next level. Even traditional DSLR and ﬁlm photographers might have a thing or two to learn in the transition.

1. Tap to Focus Remember: You are smarter than your iPhone. Tapping your screen to focus your shot is a no brainer once you get in the habit of it, and it can make all the difference. Generally, smartphones have solid autofocus, but they don't always know exactly what you're looking at. Smartphone lenses likes faces and objects in the foreground, but won’t read your mind if you’d rather focus on a more offbeat part of the shot. Even more importantly, tapping to focus guarantees that the camera will meter the light off of the subject that you’re actually shooting instead of just averaging the exposure across the shot—a sure-fire way to a disappointing picture. 2. Mind The Light Your smartphone camera probably does a great many things right, but even

the very best still struggle with proper exposure. I have an iPhone 5S, inarguably one of the best smartphone cameras on the market, and it still can’t figure the damn light out most of the time. To be fair, most proper digital cameras struggle with exposure too, which is why most serious photographers shoot in RAW mode, which captures more image data and allows exposure to be adjusted after the fact. The smartphone has no such advantage. HDR is about as close as it gets, but shooting in HDR mode often yields mixed results, (which I’ll discuss more in a bit). That means the burden is on you, the photographer. Don’t shoot directly into backlit scenes unless it’s unavoidable. Try to position your shot so that the light is falling on your subject. Avoid taking a shot that has both very dark and very well-lit areas, unless you want to emphasize the contrast. And while it might run counter to common sense, avoid flash in dark settings unless you’re a fan of that “still out at the bar at 3 a.m.” ambiance. 3. Understand HDR Oh, HDR. Misunderstood by many and abused by some, HDR stands for “High Dynamic Range.” It’s a technique that takes aim at the perennial photography problem of mixed lighting, and it's likely built right into your smartphone's native camera app—but it’s no silver bullet. HDR mode actually takes multiple shots instead of just one, bracketing shots for you then splicing together the same image at different exposures. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, figuring out when to use HDR can be tricky. An image shot in HDR mode is very vulnerable to blur, so avoid shooting anything in motion—squirmy friends and high velocity cats included. HDR shines in landscape shots. We've all taken a picture set against a perfect blue sky and been frustrated when the background looks like an overcast day, or some kind of blown out, post-apocalyptic nothingness. HDR is perfect for scenarios like this—just remember to toggle the setting off once you've taken your shot as it can cause serious blur in other shooting conditions. 4. Organize Like A Pro Photo organization is a necessary evil for any semi-serious photographer. On proper computers, photographers craft all kinds of elaborate workflows meant to minimize the agony of processing hundreds or thousands of photos. On a smartphone, keeping a photo collection nice and orderly is no less of a chore, but there are a few tricks that make things more manageable. Some apps like the awesome Camera+ (iOS only, unfortunately), store photos in a sort of staging area, letting you only save the best pics to your phone's photo gallery. Historically, I've found Android to have far superior native support for photo organization, but the launch of iOS 7 changed things for the better. In iOS 7, the photo gallery can be viewed in "moments", "collections" or years, allowing the shutter-happy among us to zoom out and prune as needed. On either OS, take full advantage of albums for shots you intend to share. Making a folder for which pictures you want to share where is smart, since you might plan to email some to friends, share others to Facebook and post more selective shots to Instagram, for example. 5. Follow These Editing Rules Sure, you're shooting with a smartphone, not a high-powered DSLR, but there's still plenty of post-processing to play around with. When editing your photos, following a few simple rules can go a long way. For one, don't crop aggressively—you'll throw off the effect of your smartphone's natural focal length and things will look cramped. (For the record, zooming is best avoided too, unless you're doing it with your feet.) Keep things natural. Raise saturation and contrast in moderation, even if you're tempted to make your shot look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Edit with the intention to bring out the best in your shot and evoke a particular mood. 6. Post-Process With Apps Android offers some awesome native editing tools that are powerful but easy to overlook. On the iPhone, you're best going with a third-party app. Beyond Camera+, mentioned earlier, some of my favorites are Snapseed (available on iOS and Android)—an app acquired by Google last year and now powering Android's awesome native editing tools—and VSCO Cam (available on iOS, in beta for Android). Awesome new photo apps are popping up all the time, so dive into Google Play or the iPhone app store and see what's new. These six guidelines only scratch the surface of what's possible in mobile photography. Today's top smartphones take great photos out of the box, but a great photo is not an excellent photo. By heeding a few simple rules and experimenting with a handful of more advanced techniques, you can ascend to a lofty plane of smartphone photography reserved for the best of the best.

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Local MEET JONNIE FOX

By Staﬀ writer Robbie Motter

I first met Jonnie Fox about a year ago when she SHOWED UP at the Menifee Lakes Country Club Monday Karaoke event. I was very impressed at the wonderful multiple talents of this dynamic women. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jonnie enjoyed exquisite dining at famous and fabulous restaurants such as Brennans, Arnauds, Commander’s Palace, Emeril’s and the original Ruth’s Chris Steak House during her 35 years in the South. Before moving to California in 1991, her professional background included advertising and media relations in radio, television and print, Corporate Sales Manager for the New Orleans Saenger Performing Arts Theatre and Executive Assistant with the NBA’s New Orleans Jazz pro basketball team. As a former private pilot and 1st Lt in the Air Force Auxiliary’s Civil Air Patrol, flying search and rescue missions off Naval Air Station New Orleans, she was inspired by the chatter military pilots that often extolled the beauty of California. Jonnie is the Founder and Director of The Magnolia School of Etiquette and Protocol, which opened in 2010 offering a comprehensive program that, includes Social, Business, and Dining Etiquette for children and

adults. Sessions include private consultation to brides, professionals, and individuals, as well as group sessions for children, university etiquette dinners, and corporate conferences. Jonnie is a graduate of the prestigious American School of Protocol in Atlanta, GA. where she completed the Train the Trainer Program for certiﬁcation. Check out their website at: http://www.magnoliaetiquette.com In addition, Jonnie is a professional singer who began singing at the age of 17, sitting in with various bands from the French Quarter to the bayous of New Orleans. Through her entertainment company, JONNIE FOX ENTERTAINMENT, she provides entertainment for hotels, weddings, military retirement parties, corporate events, fairs, festivals, and various charity and special events. In 1991, Jonnie moved to California and founded Jonnie Fox Rocks Entertainment! Her company provides quality Vocal, DJ and Karaoke entertainment to Hotel lounges, yacht parties, political and charitable fundraisers, military and holiday events, retirement and birthday parties, weddings and other social events. Her services have earned references from national corporations, professional organizations and local businesses. She has also performed for Presidential Candidates. Jonnie is the Founder and Lead Singer of Jonnie Fox and The Satinettes, (a female trio of three part harmonies focused on the “girl group sound” of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s., The Supreme Satinettes, (a tribute to the hits of the Supremes and other Motown favorites) and co-lead singer in her duo, Valley Passion, with her

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music business partner, Tom the Guitar Guy. Her expertise as an entertainer is amazing. Jonnie’s voice has been described as sexy, sultry and soulful, capturing the sounds of jazz, bossa novas, country, old-school soul, ballads, and upbeat energetic diva pop classics. Jonnie is also a fantastic cook. I often see on Facebook some of her great recipes that she shares. I am so glad I got to meet this fantastic and talented woman; as I said, she is a woman with an amazing back-

ground and talent. Jonnie is married to her wonderfully supportive husband, Keith Flanagan, and they are the very proud parents of Branden Flanagan, a high school senior at Rancho Christian School.

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City MENIFEE EXPERIENCES SECOND LARGEST SALES TAX REVENUE INCREASE TO DATE For the ﬁfth consecutive year, Menifee’s third quarter sales tax revenues outpaced the prior year’s results, a key indicator of a strong and growing local economy. The city’s sales tax revenues from July, August and September 2015 climbed 11.6 percent when compared with the same quarter one year prior, the second largest adjusted reported increase since the city’s inception in 2008. “As more

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com businesses and restaurants open, Menifee’s sales tax revenues will continue to increase,” said Interim Development Director Jeﬀ Wyman. “A newer city like Menifee depends on sales tax revenues to provide basic city services such as public safety, parks and community services, along with some road improvements.” Overall, the consumer goods category contributed most of the city’s sales tax revenues, 28 percent, and continues to outpace previous years’ results. A large increase in building and construction-related spending, along with an uptick in restaurant revenues, contributed to the double-digit sales tax revenue increase for Q3, 2015. Although continued lower fuel prices caused a slight dip in revenues from the fuel and services stations category, the sales tax revenue increases from the other six categories compensated for the loss. “In addition to providing some new dining options, last year’s new-

ly opened casual and quick dining restaurants including Applebee’s, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Jersey Mike’s and Flame Broiler, are helping to increase the city’s sales tax revenues,” added Wyman. When compared with surrounding cities, the region and Southern California, Menifee’s sales tax revenue categorically outpaced the region. Menifee reported increases nearly four times greater than Riverside County’s 3.1 percent increase and three-and-a-half times Southern California’s 3.6 percent increase.

“The fact that Menifee’s sales tax revenues have continually outpaced the regions is evidence that Menifee’s economy continues to grow and that the city is dedicated to attracting the amenities and services residents are asking for,” added Wyman.

MENIFEE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MSA Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 AM in the Menifee City Hall. We look for input from our seniors on issues to bring before our committee so we can look for solutions to these issues. People are welcome to voice his/her concerns to the committee. Our next meeting will take place on March 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Menifee City Hall located at 29714 Haun Road.

NEW DEVELOPMENT IN MENIFEE As Menifee is one of the fastest growing cities in the region, we are pleased to announce, Parkcrest Construction, Inc. who previously developed the AM/PM and Express Wash on the North East corner of Newport Rd and Menifee Rd in Menifee is now rapidly constructing the future site of a new Rite-Aid and Archibald's Restaurant. The anticipated grand opening date for these stores is summer 2016. The developer for this project, Parkcrest Construction and Development President, Andy Sehremelis, looks forward to this successful project development and to working with Menifee residents and City staﬀ on future development opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates.

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NEW FIRE STATION 7 COMING TO MENIFEE

Plans are underway to break ground on Fire Station 7, Menifee's first city-built, owned and operated fire station. This new fire station will replace the existing county-owned Fire Station 7, which is on the County's "needs list" for replacement. "The City of Menifee has purchased the land, secured one of the top design/build construc-

tion teams and is looking forward to breaking ground on Fire Station 7," said City Manager Rob Johnson. Fire Station 7 is a design/build construction project, a concept used to streamline projects, saving both time and money. STK Architecture Inc. is designing the station and RIC Construction, Inc. is the builder. Together, this

MENIFEE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST CRIME WATCH VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EVENT

team has constructed nearly 60 percent of the ﬁre stations within Riverside County. The $4.6 million project (construction and land acquisition) is being paid for with development impact fees, and the project is expected to be completed in summer 2017. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

The Menifee Police Department is hosted a Crime Watch recruiting event to answer questions and register community members interested in volunteering to participate. The event was at the Countryside Market Place. “Crime Watch volunteers are the eyes and ears of Menifee’s Police Department and can help deter crime by patrolling throughout Menifee,” said Lieutenant Greg Fellows. Crime Watch is an “observe and report” position only, and volunteers do not get involved in enforcement. Crime Watch Volunteers are trained to assist with high-visibility patrols, house checks for resi-

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Looking for fun and exercise too? Check out Menifee's new class oﬀerings for youth and adults. There's Zumba, yoga, children's dance classes, horseback riding, puppy training and more! Visit the cities website to ﬁll out the online registration makes it quick and easy to register - www. cityofmenifee.us. Please call (951) 723-3880 for more information.

dents on vacation, DUI checkpoint support, community event support, and crime scene and traﬃc collision response. There are many benefits of volunteering including learning valuable skills, forming new friendships and engaging with your community. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and typically work in three-hour shifts Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 9 pm. For more information or to join Crime Watch, please call (951) 679-7031 or visit www.menifeecrimewatch.com.

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Health & Fitness MENIFEE VALLEY SENIOR SOFTBALL TO HOLD THIRD ANNUAL WOUNDED WARRIOR BENEFIT TOURNAMENT The Menifee Valley Upper Division Senior Softball league is getting set to hold their Third Annual Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Games. On Feb. 24, over 300 players and fans will flood the fields at the Big League Dreams Sports Complex in Perris to help support the Wounded Warriors Project, whose mission statement is: “to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.” They do so by raising awareness and enlisting the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, helping provide service members aids and to assist each other, and

to provide unique direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. The festivities begin at 8 a.m., where fans will be treated to opening ceremonies that feature a color guard. Following that, games begin at 8:30 and will continue throughout the day until the tournament champions is crowned around 5 p.m. There will be multiple other events along the way, including a home run derby and various raffles which fans can participate in. The snackbar will also be open for business. 100 percent of profits earned from raffles, snack bar purchases and team entries will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project. There will be three separate tournaments for different age groups ranging from 55 to 75. Depending on selection, teams are guaranteed either two or three games of play. Should the contest be rained out, the date will be moved to March 23.

SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR SKIN ROUTINE? I started thinking about my skin care routine years ago since I knew what I was doing was old fashioned. Using the same cleanser on my face as I did on my body was harming and drying my skin. Therefore, I started seeing an esthetician and she put me on the right track. Little did I know that I’d too become an esthetician and the rest is history. We all can do something about the aging process and our skin. Making speciﬁc changes can help us minimize and wrinkles, dry skin, and age spots. Your skin can indeed be beautiful and glowing again. Going to bed without cleans-

ing and moisturizing your skin is no longer acceptable. As you age, it is so important to remove makeup and debris from your skin. This will allow your skin to breathe and unclog your pores. Aging brings with it thinner skin since it loses fat cells. Your veins are easily seen and it’s easier to bruise as well. Protecting your skin against bumps take longer to get well. Clear and healthy skin should be your goal. Drinking water is one of the best things you can do for your body and skin. Waxing, facials, and exercise are better experiences with hydrated skin. Water helps your skin in looking younger, and tanning does the opposite. The sun is drying, causes wrinkles, and dehydrates. Have you ever seen someone who tans often? Do they look older to you? If you don’t see it now, you will see it in years to come. If you smoke, stop. Too much perfume, soap, and hot showers all add to the aging pro-

cess. Exercise and yoga will help in relieving stress and to better care for your skin. Although water cleanses, you’ll need a moisturizer to smooth and keep your skin soft. Daily use is essential in addition to bathing in warm water; especially if you live in a warm weather state or use air conditioning. Too much sun causes age spots and skin tags (small, ﬂesh-colored growths). Apply proper SPF 15 or above and protective clothing to have as much coverage as possible. Also, many skin care products simply do not perform well, if at all. It is best to consult your esthetician if you’re concerned about wrinkles and age spots.

She can correctly guide you to the proper skin care products. Avoid products which contain too much perfume or which may contain too many types of ﬁllers. If a product causes your skin to itch, tingle, or turn red, stop using it immediately and see your esthetician. If you take care of your skin in your youth, you’ll have fewer troubles. Alter your skin routine to avoid issues as you age. Cleaning and moisturizing will be your skin’s best friend. Treat it kindly. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME NEISHA WESTON'S SKIN CARE STUDIO 619.791.9995 nskincarestudio@yahoo.com

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Health & Fitness MENIFEE FITNESS CHAMPION GIVES BACK AT UPCOMING COMPETITION

Menifee’s Nora Reynoso, a true all-natural Pro and PNBA Pro (natural bodybuilder and ﬁtness competitor), is an inspiration to many in our local communities. In less than three years she has won over 19 trophies in competitions, 13 of which have been ﬁrst place, and still has found the time to be a mom and successful business woman with “Nora’s Angelz Bail Bonds” for many years. Born in Santa Monica and raised in Ingle-

wood before landing in Menifee, Reynoso was destined to grow up and bloom into a superstar. Her parents raised her with strong family values and a great work ethic and as a life coach, fitness model and health consultant, the path of life she has chosen has given her a large desire to stay 100 percent dedicated to training and staying healthy, while still focusing on her family and business life. Of course, through all that, a much deeper passion consumes any free time she may have. When not training, competing, working or catching up with her 25-year-old daughter, 19-year-old-son or even her granddaughter, Reynoso helps out at a local community charity she loves, the Life & Love Hope

In less than three years Menifee resident, Nora Reynoso, has won over 19 trophies in competitions, 13 of which have been first place. Courtesy photo. Cancer Foundation, whose goal is to help OC Hospice patients and families when it comes to dealing with life threatening diseases. With so much going on her life, Reynoso went into planning mode last year to ﬁgure out how she could combine two of her passions, where both of her worlds could collide for the greater good. So, on Saturday, March 5, Reynoso will be presenting the Inland Empire Classic, Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at Harrah’s Resort-Rincon in San Diego, with proceeds beneﬁting the Life & Hope Center Foundation. “I’m extremely excited because this gives me a chance to give back to my community athletes and organizations that I hold very dear to my heart,” says Reynoso. Reynoso has overcome many great challenges in her life and continues to work hard and surprise many by achieving so much in her life in such short periods of time. When most people meet the business savvy fitness competitor, they are surprised to learn she has only been working out and weight training for less than three years. Most recently, Reynoso was invited to give a very special speech

at the Las Vegas Women’s Competition, after being nominated as one of the 100 most inspirational and influential women in the country. From raising her children to winning top awards in ﬁtness competitions, Reynoso encourages anyone looking to get into the sport or for competitors looking to compete at the upcoming event to contact her at (951) 255-7533. The event hotline is (951) 734-3900 and more info on the event can be found by emailing info@naturalbodybuilding.com or by visiting www. naturalbodybuilding.com. Nora’s Angelz Bail Bonds and the Natural Bodybuilding Association will donate a portion of every ticket sold to the Life & Hope Center Foundation along with all sponsor donations. Raffle prizes and goodies will be awarded to competitors and attendees throughout the day by Boomkinis, Quest, Brett Naturals, Simple Nutrition, Selfowned Clothing, D’s Hair by Crystal, Dave Trujillo Personal Training and more.

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