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Volume 6

Issue # 10

March, 2017

INSIDE 5 REASONS TO PLAN FOR THE UNKNOWN When you plan for the future, you may think about posi�ve events such as marriage, star�ng a family, re�rement or grandchildren. Yet there are other life changes such as job loss, illness, disability, or needed to care for a family member, that can take an emo�onal and ﬁnancial toll. Page B1

THE MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL SELECTED RON BRADLEY AS THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER

Wri�en by Michelle Mears

The five-member panel unanimously chose Ron Bradley to run City Hall temporarily while seeking a permanent manager. Bradley has more than three decades of experience in government, including about 15 years as city manager, plus several more years as an interim during his re�rement. City A�orney Jeff Melching officially announced the decision at the end of the mee�ng that lasted several hours. "I think he is a great fit for interim given all his regional and collec�ve experiences as former city manager in several ci�es," said Council Member Ma� Liesemeyer. Economic Development Director and Interim Community Development Director Jeff Wyman has been serving as ac�ng city manager since December a�er Rob Johnson resigned.

BROKEN INTO MAILBOXES AROUND MENIFEE The Mailboxes the� stories are not news in Menifee and in many areas of Riverside County and the State of California. This has become a serious current problem. In recent months, several suspects have been arrested concerning mail the�. The Police Department is ac�vely pursuing more suspects, and their inves�ga�on is bringing more people into books. The last arrest occurred on February 4, 2017, where four suspects were arrested for mail the� incidents. Three of the

Bradley served as Temecula's city manager from 1994-1998 and chairman of its chamber of commerce. He known to be a no nonsense leader who helped oversee the development of the lucra�ve Promenade Mall in Temecula. From 1980 to 1988, Bradley managed the city of La Mesa and from 1988 to 1991, he was city manager for the city of Oceanside. In 2006 to 2007, Bradley served as interim city manager for Murrieta. In Dec. 2012, the leaders of Hemet also tapped Bradley to be their in-

terim city manager. "The city needs some stability and direc�on a�er the last couple months," said Liesemeyer. "and that is what Ron brings to the table. He is the perfect ﬁt." Our mobile journalist Gabriella Venturo was fortunate enough to have an interview with him just days a�er the news that he would be new interim city manager. Check out our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/menifeebuzz to watch the interview and much more.

JR NBA CHALLENGE TAKES PLACE IN MENIFEE On Feb 18th Menifee Community Services teamed up with the JR NBA and the Menifee Valley Boys and Girls Club to host the Jr NBA Skills Challenge in our own city at the Menifee Valley Middle School Gymnasium. Young boys and girls came to put their basketball skills to the test. Page A4 SPRING COMES EARLY TO MENIFEE, GREAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AWAIT! Spring is just around the corner and Menifee is ready to join in on the sunny fun. Page A6

LOCAL BUZZ suspects come from Nuevo, and one suspect is from Perris area. The Sheriﬀ's Depu�es who made the arrests revealed that stolen personal informa�on of 50 people were found in possession of the arrests. This information included checks, credit cards and ﬁnance cash equivalent proper�es. Continuation on A2

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IS MENIFEE DUE FOR MORE RAINS? ARE THE Wiens Family Cellars RESIDENTS IN DANGER? is the perfect place for Menifee's visitors will soon Since the New Year your roman�c Temecula have a new reason to stay dawned, the State of wedding. Enjoy your the night; a Marrio� Fairﬁeld California has experienced ceremony surrounded by Inn and Suites hotel is heavy rains that have Am I be� er oﬀ buying a home lush vineyards and the rich saturated many things. being built in Menifee Town or should I con�nue ren�ng? textures of a winery se�ng. Center. Page B6 Page B8 Page A2 Page A7

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Local BROKEN INTO MAILBOXES AROUND MENIFEE During the mail the� inves�ga�on probe, most of the stolen ﬁnancial instruments were found stacked inside stolen vehicles. However, the inves�ga�on led to 22000 Block of Palomar Road in Nuevo where the arrests of four suspects were made. Mailboxes and Cluster Mailboxes are the property of the United States Postal Service. This is a federal agency that controls postal services. The agency is the main vic�m of mail the� because of mailbox breakage. However, the mail the� problem and mailbox breakage become the burden of owners and Homeowners Associa�on. When mailboxes are broken into, the owners assume liability and the Homeowners Associa�on of the area assume repair of the broken and damaged mailboxes. Therefore, the Postal Service only gives guidelines on how to deal with mailboxes the�, but the physical responsibility rests among a group of owners. The Postal Service advise owners to report any suspected breakage in progress by calling 911 that should reach the Riverside County Sheriﬀ ’s Department. On the other hand, if a crime has already been commi�ed, residents are advised to call the Corona Police Department by calling 951-736-2330. Any broken mailboxes should be reported to the Homeowners Associa�on and neighbor where applicable to alert them of the damage and possible danger of being vic�ms. The Postal Service has the responsibility of the neighbors to develop a mailbox breakage the� watch program. Residents should ensure that their mailboxes and cluster mailboxes are strong and secure. The loca�on of the mailboxes should be in proximity to the well lite area visible

AM I BETTER OFF BUYING A HOME OR SHOULD I CONTINUE RENTING?

By: Tony Rios & Georgina Ramos of Diamond Real Estate Group, Inc

In most cases, the advantages to buying vs ren�ng cannot be ignored. While renting a home may seem like a be�er idea

�on you will realize over the course of the year in a normal market, you’ll save up to 90% of what you would normally pay in rent. While owning your own home can turn out to be a great investment, the key is to look at it as a home for yourself and your family that will provide years of security. The first step is to speak to a lender who will pre-qualify you for a loan. Depending on your financial situa�on there may be down payment assistance programs available to you that will enable you to purchase a home with very little money out of your own pocket. Next step, find a local Realtor that specializes in the area you want to buy in, then happy house hun�ng! You'll be so glad you did!

Photos by: Teddy Groves Menifee News Network by close residents. Owners should assign neighbors who are in proximity to the mailboxes with surveillance cameras to keep watch on the ac�vi�es around their mailbox centers. Homeowners Associa�on has much responsibility for ensuring that there are preven�on measures around their resident’s mailboxes. The Menifee Police Department is having a word of cau�on to mail the� problem. It is urging Menifee residents to be vigilant and cau�ous with their mailboxes and ensure they put into prac�ce all mail safety measures and recommenda�ons that have been presented. More importantly, residents are encouraged to track and remove their mails from the mailboxes as soon as possible. It is important to remember that the postal services are not oﬀering extra security in risky areas for mailboxes safety and this responsibility is the burden of residents.

because all you have to worry about is paying your rent and u�li�es without any worry about the maintenance, property taxes and insurance. In reality, purchasing your own home brings with it many advantages. To begin with it’s your home which gives you the flexibility of decora�ng, modifying and landscaping the home to your liking without needing the permission of a landlord. On the financial side, there are not any real benefits to ren�ng. When you own your home, you're able to deduct the mortgage interest and property taxes you pay when filling your income taxes, which should help reduce your tax liability. When you factor in the tax deduc�ons and property apprecia-

Georgina Ramos Diamond Real Estate Group, Inc. Cell 818-802-1202 Fax 951-672-0466 BRE# 00478829

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN!

Contribu�ng Writer Nicole Farrell I am very happy to provide this informa�on for our residents, hope this helps you to ﬁnd a place to enjoy a night of entertainment in menifee and the surrounding areas feel free to email me if you want to add or make changes.

DEL MORIN

Arts Council Menifee: March "Ar�st of the Month" Del Morin loves to sing and thankfully shares his talent with many. He has par�cipated in the ACM Menifee Showcase for the past three years and Menifee’s Got Talent. His efforts have earned him the dis�nc�on of being recognized as March’s Ar�st of the Month by Arts Council Menifee. “It’s really neat to see someone doing what they love, the passion just comes pouring out,” said Arts Council Menifee President Christopher Carnes. “That’s what makes our Ar�st of the Month, Del Morin, so special. Del has been singing to guests at the MaryChrisMess house for several years now and he’s always well received and appreciated. A great passion, along with ample talent and personality, makes Del a unique and vital part of our city.” Morin said he loves suppor�ng the arts and par�cipa�ng in community events. “Menifee has many talented individuals with many diﬀerent skills that add to the ‘spice of life’ in this ever-blossoming city,” he said. Morin was born in Michigan and lived there un�l he was 15 years old, when his family relocated to Joshua Tree. He has been a resident of Menifee for more than ﬁve years. He and his wife of 26 years, Jeanne�e Morin, have eight children, ages 5 to 25. By day, he is a retail clerk, employed by Stater Bros. markets for nearly 34 years. In his spare �me, he loves to sing and entertain. A�er his re�rement in two years, he plans to pursue his music full �me. Morin didn’t have any formal singing lessons but had a passion for music and made listening to some of the great singers such as Tommy Edwards, Andy Williams and Johnny Mathis a favorite pas�me. That is what led him to become a crooner himself. “I believe that I inspired myself and taught myself to sing at the age of 10 a�er the loss of my father,” said Morin, 51. “I vividly recall si�ng under my dad’s record table listening to his old records repeatedly and singing along imita�ng intona�ons of various singing ar�sts.” He said singing gave him comfort and a sense of closeness to his late father. “I spent more �me singing than anything else,” he said. “It brought me happiness and an escape from the real world, if just for that moment.” As a youngster he par�cipated in many singing events at school, including Christmas produc�ons. He was a member of choir in seventh grade and took part in Joshua Tree Playhouse Guild plays and chorale during his high school years. “I also loved to go caroling in our neighborhood every Christmas season with my siblings and school friends,” he said. Morin has sung with bands as well as performing as a solo ar�st. He was a member of three local singing groups in the high desert of Yucca Valley: the Tumbleweeds, the Del-

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Rantes and the AnnDels. Currently, Morin has a regular gig in Palm Springs with his friend Pete Astorino, a Jimmy Durante tribute ar�st. They perform for the Sons of Italy at a venue once owned by Frank Sinatra. His solo act is called “Sounds of Del.” Morin's family is very suppor�ve of his musical career and a�end many of his performances. His wish is to con�nue his love of music forever – touching people’s lives through song. He sings for weddings, nonproﬁt organiza�ons, private par�es, church func�ons and other special events. O�en his oldest son, Johnny, performs with him as a duo. “He has been on stage with me since the young age of three,” Morin said. It seems likely that Morin’s musical influence and talent rubbed off on his two oldest sons, who are professional musicians. Johnny Morin is a pianist/electronic artist, singer and composer specializing in 'jazz fusion' and Morin’s 18-year-old son, Stephen, is a guitarist specializing in jazz and nu-metal. His son Michael is a student at Menifee Valley Middle School and likes to sing and par�cipate in many choir events. His younger children are beginning to express an interest in the arts and Del Morin is a proud father indeed. “I o�en tell my children to just keep singing,” he said. “First and foremost, I mean it metaphorically, as I am implying to my children to keep a good outlook in life and never give up. Think posi�ve, follow your dreams and as my wife always says: ‘Reach for that star!’” If he could sing only one song for the rest of his career, Morin would choose Andy Williams’ rendi�on of “It’s Impossible.” “I love the true meaning which seems so everlas�ng. It is always a song that I feel draws the audience into a hear�elt moment of life experiences or a cherished memory of something they hold dear,” he said. He recalled singing “It's Impossible" at a re�rement home in Banning and there was a par�cular lady that caught his a�en�on. The woman’s daughter approached him in tears to express gra�tude for singing that song. “She explained to me that her elderly mother had progressive Alzheimer’s disease and when I sang that song, her mother smiled for the ﬁrst �me in many years. The daughter couldn’t believe the happiness that she saw on her mother’s face. She said it made her day and was a true miracle. This is that ‘hear�elt moment’ that I was talking about,” Morin said. “I just felt that I had touched this woman’s life through a song.” To reach Del Morin and the Sounds of Del, please call 951-672-9497, 760-401-0519 or email him at morinmemoirs2005@aol.com. For more informa�on on ACM, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-290-2781.

Nicolefarrell123@hotmail.com or text me 760-807-4300 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 Entertainers Every Friday

Wed - Karaoke 8 pm - Midnight Thu- Thirsty Thursday Karaoke 9 pm - 1 am Fri – Music 9 pm Sat - Music Un�l 1 am Sun 6- Open Mic Jam Call for Details 951-679-0869

CARVERS BAR AND GRILL 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road C-14 Murrieta, Ca 92563 Wed Acous�c Night 7 Pm Thursday. Open Mic 8:30 Friday Sat Live Music 9 Pm Call for Details 951.894.2700 FRENCH VALLEY CAFE 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, Ca 92563 Friday Live Entertainment Call for Details Phone: (951) 600-7396 FRANKLIN'S COVE BAR AND GRILL 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, Ca 92562 Phone Number (951) 696-2211 Monday Open Mic Tuesday Sing Karaoke With a Live Band Thursday Regular Karaoke Friday - Sat – Live Bands Call for Details 951- 696-2211

SKYBOX BAR AND GRILL 30724 Benton Rd Ste C308, Winchester, Ca 92596 Phone: (951) 325-2299 Wednesday Karaoke 7 pm to 11 Pm Friday Dj Saturday Dj Call Them for Details (951) 325-2299 THE TAVERN GRILL 28039 Sco� Rd, Murieta, Ca 92563 (951) 723-8004 Tuesday Live Entertainment Tom the Guitar Guy Saturday Karaoke 8 to 12 Call Them for Detail (951) 723-8004 WHISKEY BABES 33040 Simpson Road Winchester, Ca 92596 Tel 951-599 0506 Karaoke Monday-Thursday 8 pm to 12 am Tuesday Dj 7 Pm to Close Friday Dj 9 Pm to Close Sat Live Bands 9 Pm to 1 Am Call for Details Tel 951-599 0506

GIOVANNIS ITALIAN RESTAURANT 26900 Newport Rd Ste 112, Menifee, Ca 92584 Thurs. Thr-Sat Tom the Owner Will Sing for You From 5 to 7 Pm Sunday 4 to 8 Pm Live Music Call for Details (951) 672-8080

WILD WEST ARENA AND SALOON 32150 Grand Ave Windchester Ca 92596 Sunday Karaoke 2 Pm to 7 Pm Thursday Karaoke 7 Pm Friday Sat Live Bands Saturday Karaoke 8 Pm Call for Details 951-325 2116

PONDEROSA BAR AND GRILL 27126 Shadel Rd Menifee Ca. 92586 Tel (951) 679-7008 Sunday Karaoke 7pm to 11pm With Laura Monday Karaoke Nicole Farrell Entertainment Monday 5 to 9 Pm -karaoke Tuesday Line Dance Music With Pam N Paul 5 to 8 Tuesday Karaoke 8pm to 11pm With Tj Wednesday Dj Thurs Dj Ladies Night Friday –Sat Live Music PITSTOP PUB SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 26900 Newport Road, Menifee, Ca 92584 951-679-0869 Mon –DJ Spinning the Tunes, 8 pm - Midnight Tue - Karaoke 8 pm - Midnight

Escondido Nafe meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm at Cocina del Charo Mexican Restaurant 890 W Valley Parkway Escondido, CA Temecula Nafe meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6Pm January at Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula, Feb at Spositos Cuban & Italian Restaurant 28120 Jefferson Ave Suite 207, Temecula CA it alternates each month from one restaurant to the other.

WINCHESTER INN 28314 Winchester Rd Winchester, Ca 92596 Sunday Live Music on Sunday 4 to 8 Sunday Karaoke With Dave B. 8 to Close Thursday Karaoke 8 to Close Friday Live Music Sat. Live Music Call for Full Schedule of Entertainment Winchester Inn 951 926 8600 Call Establishment For Details For Entertainment Not All Venues Have Karaoke

Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers) Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at RJ's Sizzlin Steer 41401 Kalmia Street, Murrieta, CA Nafe's mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally and has been serving women globally for 45 years. For more information on any of them contact Robbie Motter Nafe Global Coordinator 951-2559200 or email rmotter@aol.com every meeting has a dynamic speaker and networking. Cost is $10.00 for Nafe members, $15.00 for guests and then you order food and pay the restaurant direct.

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JR NBA CHALLENGE TAKES PLACE IN MENIFEE

By Sharon O�s

On Feb 18th Menifee Community Services teamed up with the JR NBA and the Menifee Valley Boys and Girls Club to host the Jr NBA Skills Challenge in our own city at the Menifee Valley Middle School Gymnasium. Young boys and girls came to put their basketball skills to the test. The winners of this challenge were recognized at the Menifee City Hall Parks and Recrea�on Mee�ng on March 2 and will now go onto the Jr NBA Regional Challenge in LA on March 18th to compete. The ﬁnal winner of that regional compe��on will be given an all expense paid trip for them and one guardian to compete at the Jr NBA Na�onal Finals in New York. The following are the winners that are heading to LA to compete on March 18th:

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Champion 14u Male Robert Stuart 2nd place 12u Male Ryan Shubert 3rd place 12u Male Timothy Harris Champion 12u Male Michael Monsanto 2nd Place 12u Male Tristan Keplinger 3rd Place Male Nathaniel Baker Champion 12u Female Janiyah Harris The Jr NBA embraces their proud philosophy, along with a core set of values they teach to their par�cipants. www.jr.nba.com FUNdamentals – Teaching basic basketball skill development in a posi�ve, encouraging and fun environment is rewarding for all involved Hard Work – Emphasizing how to compete – with a focus on working hard and compe�ng to the best of your ability – is more important than the outcome of games won and lost Respect – Exhibi�ng a posi�ve a�tude toward players, coaches, parents, oﬃcials and teammates is how we honor the game and

each other Sportsmanship – Playing the right way, the Jr. NBA Way, is centered on fair, ethical and honest compe��on Teamwork – Working together in a suppor�ve manner for a common goal fosters posi�ve social and personal development Healthy Living – Exercising regularly beneﬁts both mind and body – leading to be�er health outcomes, greater energy levels, and enhanced classroom performance The Menifee Community Services Department oﬀer a wide

variety of events, classes, and ac�vi�es for those not too long out of the womb to those enjoying their golden years. You may ﬁnd something that perhaps you, your friends, or family would like to par�cipate in at the following link. www.cityofmenifee.us The goal is to provide ac�vi�es that enhance the lives of the residents if Menifee. “We enhance residents' quality of life by delivering quality programs, services, and facili�es that create las�ng posi�ve memories for youth, adults and seniors throughout the community”. (Menifee Com-

munity Department) Menifee Valley Boys and Girls club con�nues to grow and offer children opportuni�es to par�cipate in many types of sports, arts, and cra�s. Families can find just about anything for their child to enjoy that will enhance their experience and teach values. “The mission of The Menifee Valley Boys & Girls Club is to provide a safe, posi�ve and affordable place for children, especially those who are at risk, to reach their full poten�al as caring, produc�ve and responsible ci�zens”. www.menifeebgc.org

Irish Pub Style Potato Nachos

When we go to our local Irish Pub, we always get their delicious potato nachos! They are like regular nachos but instead of tor�lla chips, they use crispy fried potato slices! SOOO good! In this recipe you can either bake or fry the potatoes to make them nice and crispy! INGREDIENTS 4 pounds Russet potatoes, sliced 1/16 inch 2 cups Canola oil 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup bacon pieces 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup jalapenos,from jar and drained 1/4 cup green onion, chopped DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry potato slices un�l brown, about 10-12 minutes. Alterna�vely, potatoes can be baked for 10-12 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. On each plate, drizzle ranch on an oven safe plate. Arrange potato chips and 1/2 cup cheese. Melt cheese in oven, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Distribute bacon, tomatoes, jalapenos and onion over top and generously drizzle ranch.

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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 synthe�c 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.

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DOWN 1. Military chaplain (5) 2. Compunc�on (7) 3. Survival (9) 4. Fi�h sign of the zodiac (3) 5. Emblem (5) 8. Tried (9) 11. Physician (7) 13. Frighten (5) 15. Tempest (5) 17. Drinking vessel (3)

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 life�me 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, crea�vity and sensory percep�on. 11. The Russian Army's favorite marching song is the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. 12. The Chow and the Chinese Shar-Pei are the only dogs that have black tongues. 13. The average American/Canadian will eat about 11.9 pounds of cereal per year!

MENIFEE CUB SCOUTS ASSISTS HISTORY MUSEUM Cubmaster Wade Hampton of Menifee Cub Scout Pack 444 was looking for a community service project for his young pack members. He contacted Julie Zimmerman, board member with Menifee Valley Historical Associa�on, and asked if the museum could use any help. Mrs. Zimmerman had no�ced that a raised planter near the entrance to the history museum was overgrown with weeds, so she suggested that the cub pack spruce it up. On Sunday February 12th, ﬁve scouts arrived with Cubmaster Hampton and began working in the planter. All weeds were removed, weed fabric laid between the bushes and a fresh layer of wood chips was spread throughout

the planter. "We are pleased with the work that these young men did to dress up our entryway" said Elinor Mar�n, president of the Historical Associa�on. When the landscape work was completed, the pack took a guided tour through the museum and learned about Menifee's rich heritage. Each boy earned a badge for comple�ng the history museum badge program that day.

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SPRING COMES EARLY TO MENIFEE, GREAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AWAIT!

by C. J. Leger

Spring is just around the corner and Menifee is ready to join in on the sunny fun. Unlike most years, this year has seen an erra�c weather schedule, and with that came sporadic heavy rains that resulted in the early blooming of wildflowers along many trails. So grab your hiking gear and head outside to experience everything this area has to offer. Make your first stop Diamond Valley Lake by Hemet; the wild poppies are sprou�ng vigorously, following the bout of heavy rain the area received, and miles of gorgeous colorful fields line the trails. Usually, the Metropolitan Water District's wildflower trail is opened up at the end of February, however, this year it was opened early and is ready to receive visitors. If you want to catch the poppies you should start heading to see them as the trail is only open throughout the blooming phase of the flowers, once

of the aeronau�cs industry; the company serves as consultants for NASA and cer�ﬁes future pilots in their training school. So even if you’re afraid of heights, know you’re in good hands. This is a once in a life�me opportunity and a great way to spend the day outdoors. All you need to do is make sure all riders are below 225lb, as there will be an extra fee of $50 for passengers weighing more and up to 325lb. Expect

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they start to fade, the trail is closed. This will be a fun experience for families and it is fairly inexpensive to take part in. Parking will be set at $9.00, and per person, a hiking trail �cket will be $2.00; if you have children ages 5 and below, they can hike for free. Details: 2615 Angler Avenue | Hemet (951) 926-7201 All around the city there are great deals to take advantage of. Currently the Riding Academy in Menifee is oﬀering a $26 deal on Groupon for 2 horseback riding lessons, 60 minutes each. The Riding Academy a family owned establishment with �es to the city that go back for years; as trusted members of the community people are ﬂocking to nab these deals, and already 200 reserva�ons have been sold. Horseback riding is always a great alterna�ve to si�ng at home watching TV, but you’ll have to act fast as the deal is expiring in 2 days, a�er which the price jumps to $80. Just make sure the riders are ages 9 and up and under 250 lb. Details: 30300 Garbani Road Menifee, CA 92584 | (951) 301-9272 If you’re looking for an adventurous �me way up high, head over to Perris a few miles away and take advantage of their hot air balloon ride special. Currently at $142 for one person, inclusive of champagne and breakfast, Adventure Balloon Rides is also hos�ng a deal on groupon for nearby residents. The establishment also has a deal available for couples or just 2 people at $281, inclusive of champagne and breakfast at the Bomb Shelter Cafe. Adventure Balloon Rides is a household name in the area being veterans

for the ride to be between 30 minutes and 45 minutes. Details: 2091 Goetz Rd | Perris, CA 92570 (951) 678-6386 What are you wai�ng for, it seems spring has come early to Menifee and the surrounding area, so we should all shed our winter layers and head outside to enjoy memory-making ac�vi�es with our loved ones!

Each year campsites at Lake Skinner during the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival sell out in less than an hour. Campers have the best seats in the house for the early morning hot air balloon launches as they awake to skies filled with colorful balloons. This year's event is June 2-4, and reservations for campsites start at 8 a.m., March 7. All campsite reservations are made online at www.tvbwf. com. Regular campsites start at $325 for three days/ two nights and include two weekend combo passes. Each combo pass provides admission all three days of the Festival. There are a few Exclusive Festival Experience Packages still available. These packages include a full hook-up campsite, meet-and-greet for two with the entertainer of your choice, and two Cabana Club tickets for each day of the festival. Cabana Club is located at the Main

Stage, and provides guests reserved seats in front of the stage, one catered meal, four complimentary beverages, special entrance and exit to concert seating, and private VIP restrooms. Lake Skinner Recreation Area is surrounded by the Shipley Preserve, a multispecies reserve. Whether flying aboard a *hot air balloon, or planted on terra firma, the Festival's park-like setting is chocked full of natural beauty. The three-day event includes morning *hot air balloon launches, evening *balloon glows, wine tasting from up to 20 wineries, concerts on two different stages, food and wine pairing, cooking with beer, and chef demonstrations. “Photographers love the visuals of the dawn balloon ascensions over the lake. Many times balloons land next to a campsite adding to fun," stated Andrea Jacobson, executive director of the Festival. “This makes camping during the event the extreme Festival experience,” she added. *All balloon events are weather permitting for the safety of all guests. For information visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT WIENS FAMILY CELLARS Located among the rolling hills and plateaus of the Temecula Valley, Wiens Family Cellars Winery is a short drive from Los Angeles and San Diego and is a great place to get away from it all and enjoy wine country. Our winery produces a broad range of locally grown and vinted high quality varietals for the enjoyment of connoisseurs and novices alike. Wiens Family Cellars is known for "Big Reds" like our Refugio Cabernet Sauvignon and Chateau Grand Rouge, as well as our sparkling Amour de L’Orange and rare White Port. Please visit our website for a complete list of cur-

rent releases. With the Tas�ng Room opening in 2006, Wiens Family Cellars has since become a hot spot for wine lovers who appreciate a down-to-earth, welcoming environment. In addi�on to wine tas�ng in our main Tas�ng Room, we also oﬀer exclusive Wine Club tas�ngs in our Barrel Room as well as seated tas�ngs of limited produc�on and reserve wines in our Cellar Room. Wiens Family Cellars is the perfect place for your roman�c Temecula wedding. Enjoy your ceremony surrounded by lush vineyards and the rich textures of a winery se�ng. Celebrate with unforge�able food and wine in our fully

enclosed Event Pavilion, Outdoor Pa�o or in�mate Cellar Room. We addi�onally invite you to explore our other events including Blending Par�es, Summer Concerts, and Wiensfest! Wiens Family Cellars is owned by four brothers and supported by 46 members of the extended Wiens family. What once began as a hobby has since grown into a successful family business. "Making wine is a family thing," says Doug Wiens, winemaker and vi�culturist for Wiens Family Cellars. "We love spending �me together and we have amazing coopera�on regardless of whether the gathering is for work or play. We have a large and �ghtly-knit family with a broad range of talents, all contribu�ng to the success of our business," says Doug. "We enjoy good food, the company of friends and ﬁne wines. Our goal is to create a place where people feel right at home - part of our family. We invite you to meet the family, stay and have a picnic on the beau�ful grounds, and relax with glass of wine…”

Address: 35055 Via Del Ponte Temecula, CA 92592 Telephone: 951.694.9892 951.694.9893 Fax Website: www.wienscellars.com Ameni�es: Tas�ng Room, Gi� Shop, Barrel Room, Picnic Area, Wedding Facili�es. Outdoor Amphitheater. Food Services: Deli Case with cheeses, salami, crackers, etc. Outside food allowed. Bring a picnic! Hours: 10:30 AM - 6 PM daily

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The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2016-2017 Student of the Month program in September 2016. The students are nominated by their teachers and staff at their respec�ve school sites and are chosen for their character, integrity, love of learning, ability to persevere and overcome challenging circumstances, community service, and how they make a difference on their high school campus. February’s students and their families a�ended a breakfast sponsored by the Perris and Menifee Chambers of Commerce along with local businesses and organiza�ons. Principals and teachers from each high school shared stories about the students and they each received cer�ficates of recogni�on, numerous gi�s, congratula�ons and encouragement from local, county, state and federal dignitaries. Paloma Valley High School’s Cadet Lieutenant Victoria Marquez is February’s Student of the Month. Although Victoria was not in a�endance due to illness, it did not stop her Principal Mr. Williamson or her teacher MSgt. Frank Puebla, from praising her character and accomplishments. According to Mr. Williamson Victoria has shown self-mo�va�on in all her leadership skills. And because of leaders like Victoria, Paloma Valley’s NJROTC have advanced to the na�onal compe��on in Pensacola, Florida in April. Her mentor, MSgt. Puebla, shared that aside from the hard skills needed for NJROTC, Victoria encompasses the so� skills as well which makes her a great leader to other cadets. Victoria is already enlisted in the army and will go ac�ve in the summer. She plans to be a medic and then go into nursing.

James Kelly is Perris Lake High School’s Student of the Month. “James is a skateboarder who has rolled himself to the top to earn this recogni�on” according to Principal, Dean Hauser. He stated that all the Perris Lake teachers were unanimous in that James was the perfect ﬁt

face some difficult challenges in her life. At the age of 12 she was placed in the foster care system. However, according to her Principal, Mr. Hilton, it’s not what defines her. What defines Samantha is her perseverance in overcoming those obstacles. Through these challenges Samantha maintained a posi�ve a�tude and has developed a desire to help others. She is well respected and has become an exemplary role model to her peers. Samantha shared that being separated from her family was one of the most difficult things she’s experienced, but by staying focused, she has been able to accomplish her goals. Samantha plans to a�end Cal

Pictured are February’s Students of the Month; Sally Myers, Founder; Mayor Michael Vargas, City of Perris; Matt Johnson, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Espinoza, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce; Melissa Lopez, Heritage High School; James Kelly, Perris Lake High School; Samantha Valdez, Perris High School; Mayor Neil Winter, City of Menifee; and Timothy Dalton, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce (Not pictured, Victoria Marquez, Paloma Valley High School).

this this month’s nominee. His teacher, Mr. Benson shared that James is a quiet gentleman, but will not hesitate to gently remind you of mistakes that are made. James stated that he was excited to be gradua�ng in March but never pictured himself to be an A student. However, a�er coming to Perris Lake he became mo�vated and focused thanks to the teachers and staﬀ who show a tremendous amount of support to all of their students. James plans to a�end San Diego State University to study civil engineering.

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Heritage High School’s Student of the Month is Melissa Lopez. Melissa has overcome some major obstacles to reach this point in her educa�onal career. Struggling with a stu�ering issue growing up has been a challenge. However, she did not let that get in the way of her goals. Melissa shared that she has worked hard taking speech classes par�cipa�ng and not holding back. As a result is has made her a stronger person. Both, her Principal, Mr. Arce and her teacher Mr. La Rochelle, speak highly of her passion for school issues and her desire to help and encourage other students. Melissa is looking to a�end either UC Santa Barbara or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and will double major in biology and Spanish. She is planning a career in orthodon�cs to help provide healthcare to the Spanish speaking community. All of these students demonstrated a desire to work hard and have a drive to exceed others and their own expecta�ons. The Perris Valley Chamber and the Menifee Valley Chamber wish them the best in their endeavors. If you wish to learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact founder, Sally Myers at (951) 506-8024.

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KNOW IN THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD AS “JUST ROBBIE"

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Robin Moss Manning known in the entertainment world as “just Robbie” showed up last year at a fantas�c event in Palm Springs for a friends birthday where there were great entertainers. She was one of the entertainers that night with a magnificent talent. I was blown away when I heard her sing. She is going to be one of my entertainer for the Nafe Success Up Women's Conference April 22, 2017 at the Corporate Room in Wildomar, CA. (go to www.wrnafe.com). You can see all the bios of the 6 keynote speakers and entertainers as well as purchase your �ckets if you are using a credit card. Her very first performance on the live stage took place at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium in 1959, at the age of 3, in a Children’s Theater Produc�on. At age 4, she began studying tradi�onal ballet, and excelled in acroba�cs. In middle school, she took theater classes at the local High School. In her first year at Poly High School, she tried out for a play, landed the part…and she was smi�en. Hanging out at garage band rehearsals, she discovered she could sing, and joined her boyfriend’s Rock Band. By her Senior Year she graduated early, and at 17, she moved to Malibu to pursue a Theater Degree at Pepperdine University. She did a 4 year program in 3 years and moved to Hollywood. She needed a “day job” to sustain herself, and landed a job at ChastainPark-Citron, one of the most pres�gious talent agencies in the industry.

It was there she met her husband to be, John Baer. He was an amazing musician and music producer. They married in 1979. She was 23. He was already crea�ng great music, and they quickly discovered that she was the lyricist of the team. A�er having done their first film score Cruising, with Al Pacino, they realized they were a musical match made in heaven, and built their first recording studio. They worked around the clock, wri�ng original songs and music for film and television from 1979-1992. Although they divorced in 1989, they s�ll work on music projects and performance together, to this day. In an effort to further develop her wri�ng skills, she took a Story Analyst Class at UCLA. Her professor was impressed by her ability to understand, synopsize and relay a story, so he offered her an opportunity. She happily accepted a job as a subcontractor for Disney, analyzing scripts. It’s there where she fell in love with story structure, development and the telling of it. She went on to remarry in 1992, to another musician named John Manning and magically they shared the same passion for music. While ge�ng to know her new digs, and wan�ng to keep her hand in entertainment, she created a Karaoke Show that she and John ran together on Tuesday nights. At the same �me keeping herself back in shape, she got involved in Mar�al Arts and trained for 4 years in Shito Ryu Kai, a tradi�onal Japanese Karate. A�er much trial and tribula�on, she and John separated. Throughout the years, she has had the extreme privilege of performing for royalty and dignitaries across the globe, at private par�es and major events. She con�nues to teach vocal performance, and sing and perform on a regular basis. Her love for the arts is stronger than ever with a smile on her face and a song in her heart! You can reach Robin Moss Manning (Robbie) at email pr4mngmiraklz@ aol.com

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Health & Fitness HOW EXCUSES ARE KILLING YOUR RESULTS “Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” – Don Wilder The other day as I was conversing with a client, she kept feeding me with excuse a�er excuse as to why she couldn’t get her workouts in and why she was ea�ng donuts for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Ok, maybe it wasn’t that bad) A�er about 30 minutes of banter, she started to sound like a broken record with her excuses. Things such as not having enough �me or not having access

to the right foods or just not feeling like it came booming through the telephone wires. Typically, I would encourage her and tell her that tomorrow was a new day and that these excuses were valid. This �me was diﬀerent, and instead of tell-

ing her the typical spiel, I went curious. Why is it that some people do what they need to do and others are stuck in excuse land? I started asking her ques�ons instead of giving her answers. I asked her: What would your life look like if you didn’t make excuses? She went silent. Her response was “Honestly, I don’t know.” I feel that making excuses has become an addic�on. We as humans have this miraculous ability to ﬁnd ways as to why we can’t accomplish something. We become so addicted to complaining and making excuses that it has manifested into a process that we are no longer aware of. The inter-

es�ng part is this process can stem from a deeper place. These excuses may serve as a protec�on to our ego and iden�ty. If we make excuses as to why we don’t take ac�ons towards our goals we are protec�ng ourselves from the shame and

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anxiety we may feel if we fail at whatever it is that we are a�emp�ng to do. By making excuses we are trying to save ourselves from feeling bad but not realizing that we are actually doing more harm then good. This conversa�on was not only helpful for my client but it also opened my eyes as to where I was making excuses in my own life. Here are a few strategies I have used personally and with my clients that have been helpful with elimina�ng our addic�on to excuses. Become Aware - The ﬁrst step is to realize and admit that you are an excuse machine. We all are, it’s reality. When I took responsibility for that fact that I am an addict to excuses, I became more aware which allowed me to change my approach to the things that I was making excuses for. Challenge the excuse – It is real or are we making that shit up? Many �mes we tell ourselves that we are too busy to do what we need to do but are we really? How many minutes did we spend on Facebook scrolling through other people’s lives? How many minutes did we waste playing Candy Crush (do people play that anymore?)? How many minutes did we spend watching TV? Best yet, how many minutes did we waste talking to someone about how we are too busy to do the things we know we need to do? We can always ﬁnd an excuse as to why we can’t do something but when we ask ourselves if the excuse is REAL or just a phrase that we have become accustomed to using we can shi� our perspec�ve.

dresses will be seen in all types of day�me and evening wear. If it’s not oﬀ the shoulder, you’ll be sure to see sleeve slits or shoulder cut outs. Remember the basic shirt dress? Try it in a sparkling white. Look for foldover waists, but make sure you have a top notch tailor to ﬁt this trend to your body type. No belts here. Boy Scout sashes will be seen, whether as a separate fashion statement or the top of a jumpsuit reminiscent of bib overalls. A reimagined look at spring’s most covetable colors complements the season’s transparent details and feather light fabrics. The colors of spring pair pigment and texture in unexpected ways. Vibrant eye shadow shades and fresh combina�ons of eye colors stand on their own or can be worn together for luminous ombre ef-

Ask yourself empowering ques�ons – There is a saying that says, “The quality of our lives is completely dependent on the quality of ques�ons we ask ourselves.” Instead of focusing on the lack of results or overwhelm of how many �mes we have fallen, we can start to ask ourselves ques�ons that take our mind in a diﬀerent direc�on. We can ask ques�ons like: “How can I make it to the gym today.” Or “How can I make this happen today.” Or “How can I be of more service to others today.” What is the beneﬁt of elimina�ng excuses besides the obvious? Opportunity. When we no longer carry these “cover stories” we have the opportunity to experience things that we would have never experienced had we held on to these excuses. We have the opportunity to become who we have always wanted to become. We have the opportunity to see our true poten�al. We have the opportunity to live life the way it was meant to be lived. Jennifer Sinclair 562-447-0133 Info@weighthappens.com weighthappens

Get curious – We humans tend to focus on the results we are not ge�ng. We are drawn to and obsessed with “what is”. When we are con�nually focused on “what is”, we lose the power of “what could be”. When you ﬁnd yourself in a space where you are upset at the lack of results, take a moment to get curious. Envision a picture of what could be instead of what is. We can raise our energy by ge�ng curious about what it is we actually want and what that would feel like when we accomplished that.

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Spring will be here on the 20th. Time flies, doesn’t it? According to the New York Spring Fashion Week, fashion trends are bathrobes, the new trench coat, and a shoulder reminiscent of your favorite 80’s dance flick. One of the season’s major trends – stripes – will transi�on right into summer. Think of beach umbrellas, weathered lounge chairs and awnings. Loose dresses �ed at the waist will make you think you’re wearing a bathrobe for pure comfort. The updated trench coat dress, whether with sleeves or without, can be worn as a vest or duster to give it double duty fashion appeal. Try it in khaki. It seemed that every designer figured out how to make the u�litarian material work – from the ones who create pieces for ladies who lunch to those redefining streetwear. Flash Dance off-the-shoulder tops and

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5 REASONS TO PLAN FOR THE UNKNOWN When you plan for the future, you may think about posi�ve events such as marriage, starting a family, re�rement or grandchildren. Yet there are other life changes such as job loss, illness, disability, or needed to care for a family member, that can take an emo�onal and financial toll. While it’s natural to avoid thinking about these difficult events, it’s short-sighted to ignore the possibili�es. Here are five compelling reasons why it’s be�er to prepare your finances for the unexpected rather than simply cross your fingers. Challenging life events are hard enough to manage. Financial decisions made in a moment of crisis may not be the soundest ones and could have consequences for years to come. If you have financial con�ngency plans in place, you may have less to worry about or distract you from the issue at hand. You can be free to focus on pressing personal situa�ons when it ma�ers most. You’ll have more choices. Planning when things are going well will give you more op�ons for protec�ng your finances. Certain op�ons that guard against financial loss may not be available when tragedy strikes. For example, it’s too late to buy insurance a�er a kitchen fire or a family member becomes ill. Planning ahead can give you peace of

Issue # 10 mind that you’ll be ready for these types of events. Careful planning takes time. When you face an unexpected situation, you may not have the time or energy to consider your options carefully. With time on your side, you can be more deliberate, thorough and informed. For example, you can make multiple appointments to meet with tax, medical, financial planning and legal professionals to get advice and recommendations. These professionals can help you with a variety of tasks to prepare for the unexpected, such as updating your will, researching and comparing prices on financial products or insurance, establishing a trust or completing a healthcare directive. All of these arrangements can be complex, requiring a certain amount of your time and attention to get them in order. It’s the considerate thing to do. Imagine the burden to family members if you’re incapacitated and your finances are in disarray. Having your financial dealings in order makes it easier for a loved one to step in and help, as needed. Make sure a trusted family member knows where key financial documents are and how to contact the professionals who help with your finances. Ac�on beats fear. Conven�onal wisdom urges us to ‘hope for the best and prepare for the worst.’ It’s good advice, and having a plan in place is empowering. You may not be able to prevent every unpleasant occurrence in life, but you can so�en the blow of a personal hardship by pu�ng safety nets in place.

A financial advisor can help you iden�fy op�ons to prepare for life’s uncertain�es. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Taylor, Taylor & Associates a financial advisory prac�ce of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in feebased financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in prac�ce for 13 years - To contact him, please call 951-6792222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. h�p://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeremy.i.taylor/ profile/ Investment advisory products and services are made available through

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INTERNATIONAL AUTO CRAFTER'S RIBBON CUTTING Date: March 29, 2017 Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT Website: www.intlautocra�ers.com Interna�onal Auto Cra�ers 4th loca�on ribbon cu�ng and event. Raﬄes prizes & food!

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Studies show, heart a�ack survivors and people with serious abnormal heart rhythms who own dogs live longer than people with the same heart problems who don't have By Robbie Mo�er pets. Stress Soothers Have you ever no�ced that you feel Pe�ng your cat or your dog feels be�er when you're around your good. It helps your body release a relaxa�on hormone, and cuts down pet? Spending quality �me with a dog, on levels of a stress hormone. It

a cat or other animal can have a posi�ve impact on your mood and your health. Pets can be calming stress-ﬁghters. "It has been found that pet owners, on average, were be�er oﬀ than non-owners, especially when they have a higher-quality rela�onship with their pets," says pet researcher Allen R. McConnell, PhD., Professor of Psychology at Miami University. "What makes a meaningful rela�onship varies from person to person. For some ac�ve people, playing ball or frisbee in the park, for others who can’t get outside, just pe�ng your dog can help you feel connected. Pets can help you in other ways, too. A Healthier Heart Your dog may make you less likely to get heart disease. Dog owners walk more and have lower blood pressure than people who don't have dogs. Pets can also be good for you if you already have heart problems.

also soothes your pet, says Alan Beck, Director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University. Social Magnets Pets, especially dogs, can help you connect with other people. "If I saw you walking down the street, I couldn't comfortably start talking to you if I didn't know you, but I could if you had a dog," Beck says. "It's an acceptable interac�on that otherwise wouldn't be possible." People who use wheelchairs say that other people make eye contact with them more o�en and ask if they can be of help when they're with their dogs, Beck says. Be�er Mood, More Meaning People with pets are generally happier, more trus�ng, and less lonely than those who don't have pets. They also visit the doctor less o�en for minor problems. One reason for that may be that your pet gives you a sense of belonging and meaning. "You feel like you have greater con-

trol of your life." Being a pet owner myself, I never feel alone as my pets are always there for me. When I was home recovering from breast cancer surgery, my pets never le� my side. When I leave the house they are always at the door wai�ng for me to return. When I raised my children we always had pets including horses. Now that they are married they all have pets. If you do not have a pet than perhaps you might consider raising a puppy for the Canine Support Teams! One of my Menifee Nafe members, Lynne Hartung and her husband John are raising one of the dogs. They know that before too long their dog that they have trained

and loved will be helping someone in need. Check out the Canine Support Teams website on how you too could become a Puppy Raiser. Learn more about all their programs and/or to donate as they can always use funds. Contact Sally Wing, Marke�ng Director at 951-3013625 located at 26500 Sco� Road, Menifee, Ca. Email: marke�ng@caninesupportteams.com. Website: h�p://caninesuppor�eams.org.

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Biz Buzz TIME FOR SOME FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING Spring is in the air, even if it’s not quite there on the calendar. This year, as you shake off the cobwebs from winter and start �dying up around your home and yard, why not also do some financial spring cleaning? Actually, you can apply several tradi�onal spring cleaning techniques to your financial situa�on. Here are a few ideas: Look for damage. Damage to your home’s siding, shingles and founda�on can eventually degrade the structure of your home. Your investment portfolio is also a structure of a sort, and it, too, can be damaged. Specifically, you may have deliberately constructed your por�olio with an investment mix – stocks, fixed-income vehicles, cash instruments, etc. – that’s appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. But over �me, your por�olio can evolve in unexpected ways. For example, your stocks may have grown so much in value that they now take up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, possibly subjec�ng you to a higher degree of risk. If this happens, you may need to rebalance your por�olio. Get rid of “clu�er.” As you look around your home, do you see three mops or four nonfunc�onal televisions or a stack of magazines from the 1990s? If these items no longer have value, you could get rid of them and clear up some living space. As an investor, you also might have “clu�er” – in the form of investments that no longer meet your needs. If you sold these investments, you could use the proceeds to fill gaps in your por�olio. Consolidate. Do you keep your lawnmower in a shed, a rake in your garage, and your gardening tools in the basement? When working on your outdoor tasks, you might find it more efficient to have all these items in one loca�on. You could also have your investments sca�ered about – an IRA here, a new 401(k) there, and an older 401(k) someplace else. But if you consolidated all your investments in one place, you might cut down on paperwork and fees, and you wouldn’t risk losing track of an asset (which actually happens more than you might think). Even more importantly, when you have all your investments with one provider, you’ll be be�er posi�oned to follow a single, cen-

tralized investment strategy. Prepare for a rainy day. As part of your outdoor spring cleaning, you may want to look at your gutters and downspouts to make sure they are clear and in good repair, so that they can move rainwater away from your home. Your financial goals need protection, too, so you’ll want to ensure you have adequate life and disability insurance.

Seal leaks. In your home inspec�on this spring, you may want to inves�gate doors and windows for leaks and dra�s. Your investment por�olio might have some “leaks” also. Are investment-related taxes siphoning oﬀ more of your earnings than you realize? A ﬁnancial professional can offer you recommenda�ons for appropriate tax-advantaged investments. This spring, when you’re cleaning your

MARRIAGE AND BUSINESS Wedding Days and Grand Openings have much of the same feelings going into each one as they hold a special place in a person’s life. Both tend to cost money and both seem to have an ominous understanding of the future. A person wants their marriage to succeed as much as their business needs to thrive because many �mes one is con�ngent on the other and as one goes so does the other. Disclaimer: I’m no expert on either marriage or business but I’ve been married for over 13 years and been in business for 14 so I’ve witnessed a few trends. When business was bad my personal feelings lowered and my marriage suffered. When my marriage suffered I treated my staff poorly and business was nega�vely affected as I altered my rou�ne. Sadly, I’ve seen many friends go through the same cycle and some could never recover either their marriage, business or both. Reading about the number one cause of divorce being money trouble, a business owner can constantly have money woes.

physical surroundings, take some �me to also �dy up your ﬁnancial environment. You may be pleased with the results. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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winning person is a support team helping them along the way. Pick your team well as marriage is the ul�mate bond and a successful business could be the goal. Understand they go together and con�nue to take your life Up One Level.

Brian Walker 27070 Sun City Blvd. ~ Menifee, CA 92586 Office (951) 934-0338 Fax (951) 672-3427 CA License #0D76384 Sales cycles, holidays, and employee situa�ons all contribute to the ebb and flow of finances to a business. How you bring home these natural financial stages of business could alter the rela�onship with your spouse or loved one. First thing to do is separate work and home life. A business owner’s mind truly never shuts off work but keep feelings to a minimum around non business contacts. Telling your 7 year old about upcoming tax obliga�ons won’t get you parent of the year. Second, if you work

with a spouse or they do want to understand what is happening at work, have boundaries at home. Dis�nguish �mes to talk about events or places NOT to talk about work like over the dinner table. This will help separate the stress and happiness from either work or play. People plan weddings years in advance as do future business owners having a dream of one day opening a business. The excitement, op�mism and conﬁdence of success builds towards the day to ﬁnally cut a cake or a big ribbon. They say behind every

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uses badges as Xbox uses achievement points, for example, a�er your ﬁrst 10 reviews you'll get a badge, and there are also badges is available for the amount of followers you gain and your ac�vity on the site, including the challenges you complete. LeafMarks also has a very pres�gious badge awarded to individuals who ac�vely curate the LM book database called "Librarians". I was a lucky recipient of this badge and take a lot of pleasure in updating the LeafMarks book database for users.

By C.J. Leger

If you're a reader like me then you know that regular social networking sites just aren't as sa�sfying to us, as would be, a social networking site solely dedicated to readers and booklovers. I did quite a bit of research (and joined most of them) and curated a list of top social networking sites for readers dedicated to the love of books and interac�ons between other avid readers. GOODREADS At the top of my list I always have good reads, because it's an old favorite and it really is centered upon the largest online book database that a social networking site has to oﬀer. Many other social networking sites don't have as vast of the book database because they rela�vely new and they're s�ll working on cura�ng their list.

On goodreads users can list all of the books that they've read, rearrange shelves to include certain genres, what they're currently reading, and what they plan to read in the future. Book reviews are the center of goodreads; many of its users not only rate their books but also include very detailed reviews. One of the features I like most about this par�cular site is that it allows you to no�fy other readers of whether or not your review includes spoilers. Goodreads also allows you to link your Amazon profile so that you can link your were Amazon book purchases, reads, and reviews to your goodreads profile, which makes it easier to stay up to date with your followers and friends. I personally think that one of the things that sets goodreads aside from other sites is the fact that it's one of the only places where readers can actually connect with authors on a singular pla�orm. Authors are given a special privilege to have a blog with in their goodreads profile, which readers can follow and become a fan of their favorite authors And stay up to date with their projects. Other features include: • Marking the progress of your reads by page or percentage • Linking to Twi�er or Facebook to publicize updates • Book clubs and challenges to join • Widgets for your personal blog BOOKLIKES The second network on my list is going to be BookLikes, it's only second because it lacks

some of the features that goodreads offers, however, it's a very good runner up because it has one of the most important features that the goodreads does not offer, and that's a blog. So, if you're an avid reader and book reviewer, and you like to write on your spare �me, you can join BookLikes and do both with a built in blogging system within your profile. On your dashboard, you will be able to

update your reading list, you're reading selec�ons, reviews and ra�ngs and status updates. You'll also be able to write new blogs and sorcery them back to either your personal blog or any other website you've drawn from for inspira�on. Another key features that BookLikes has that goodreads does not have, is the linking to all of your social networking proﬁles and personal website on the sidebar of your blog. Goodreads usually only lets you link to your main site, whether that is your blog, twi�er, or Facebook. But BL allows you to list all of your associa�ons from one place. Other features include: • Widgets for your BL blog that link back to goodreads • Widgets for your BL blog that link back to your Twi�er feed • Publicizing to Twi�er or Facebook

LEAFMARKS LeaveMarks is a rela�vely primi�ve networking site, but it's a great place for readers to congregate and connect with each other. It has quite a few very good features and badges available for ac�ve users. LM

When I say that LM is primi�ve, I only mean that in a sense where the book database isn't as updated as the other two men�oned above. However, it is a complete social networking site with good naviga�on and resources for readers. You can import your goodreads library so that you don't have to start all over again, and you can mark the progress of your books, review books and interact with other users. Other features include: • Bu�ons to your profile for your personal blog or website • Badges for your LeafMarks profile, which can also be placed on your personal blog or website • Librarian Status for ac�ve users serious about managing the LM database • Status updates • Inclusion of all your affiliated social networking links and websites on your profile page.

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Local HELPING BUSINESSES GROW

By Robbie Mo�er

Helene Berren AmpUrBiz Marke�ng Strategist and Coach specializes in driving business growth through online marke�ng. The goal is to use online visibility and social media to drive leads and increase sales. Prior to opening AmpUrBiz, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathema�cs. She is a graduate of UCLA. She began her career in technology at the IBM Scien�ﬁc Center, working on new technologies and future products for the company.

About ten years in her career she took a turn from the technical side towards Sales and Marke�ng. From that point forward, she has steadily worked with small and mid-sized companies, understanding their business models and pain, helping them ﬁnd unique ways to increase their company revenues and sales. Helene is a California girl, who grew up in Los Angeles and became a Valley girl. She lived in Ohio for six years and worked in the Technical Department as a Systems Engineer at Kent University while her husband was in school. They rented a house where they were always ge�ng Tornado warnings. The ﬁrst year there it snowed in June. She could not wait

to get back to California. While in California, she went back to IBM and had the opportunity to work in their Sales and Marke�ng Department. She later had the opportunity for a great job with Oracle. Later Oracle moved to Northern California to the Silicon Valley. They wanted her to move with them but by then she had a family and her husband had a great job. She decided to stay in Southern California in the Inland Empire and start her own business. Helene loves to take motorcycle vaca�ons. She only rides on the back and loves the spontaneity of just planning a trip. They ride towards a town, stop when they want, with no schedule in mind at all. During one of her recent trips she toured a working missile silo, stayed at a space-themed motel with astronauts and planets painted on the ceiling of the lobby. She loves the water and men�oned that she has swam in the Sea of Cortez. This is a woman who works hard but

also likes to take �me and play hard and enjoy life. She is in the process of wri�ng a book. No it’s not about marke�ng or social media, or even business. It’s about humor. Ge�ng older as a woman and plans to get it published before year end. Her passion of course is helping entrepreneurs succeed. Anything she can do to help businesses grow and increase revenues makes her happy. She loves to speak for groups, corpora�ons, chambers and other organiza�ons. She can be reached at 760-452-7668 or 951-541-2660. Her email is info@ampurbiz.com and her website is www.AmpUrBiz.com Robbie Mo�er 951-255-9200 r, mo�er@aol.com Nafe Global Coordinator www.wrnafe.com www.nafe.com

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LIFE WITH OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES MEET CHEF KIRBY JONES

By Robbie Mo�er

Chef Kirby Jones never dreamed she would have her own business. Where she came from, “the reality of reaching any goal is almost impossible. Those kinds of dreams stay dreams more o�en than not. Growing up, only the strong survive”. Her catering company serves companies and organiza�ons all over the Inland Empire area. I never dreamed all the things she went through un�l I interviewed her for this ar�cle. “I was born September 4, 1974, in Palm Springs and lived in Los Angeles with my father and brother in a mobile van. My home was not that of a typical American. It was broken and for a long �me I

was broken alongside it. My mother was unknown to me for most of my childhood. My father had the idea that le�ng her in would be be�er than keeping her from us. December 1979, on a sunny morning my father allowed her to take us for the day. We made our way to San Bernardino, California. Unforeseen circumstances le� us homeless and figh�ng for everything we had. I thought I would never see my father again, but the love he had for my brother and I brought us back together. My mother was gone again. By the �me I turned 14, I was already pregnant with my first child. I had her a month a�er my 15th birthday and could no longer attend a regular school. For the next few years, while trying to keep up with school, I had already disappointed my father enough by having four children before I turned 20. His only request of me was to finish school, to build a be�er life. That was my first dream.

Once I got my High School Diploma I tried to focus on work. Any work I could find that would help support me and my children. October 2001 my father got sick. The most important thing was to get my father well. Months past and he was not ge�ng any be�er. The most difficult �me in my life was to let him find his peace. Years past and the pain of my father's death stayed with me. At this point I had not been in school for over 17 years. School would give me something that was just for me. I cooked all the �me for everyone, so I decided to turn that hobby into a career. Comple�ng culinary school was the new dream. I a�ended the Art Ins�tute of San Bernardino, California and worked part �me at my school to make up for not having a job. My love of food grew through these different experiences.

I became the President of the Ambassadors and a Peer Mentor for new students. I was living my dream through helping people. I felt as though I had a place in the world ﬁnally. I wanted my own business. I knew this dream was the only goal I’ve ever really wanted. I am deﬁnitely Chef Kirby Jones, the owner of Sweet Victory Catering. I have an AA in Baking & Pastry and a BA in Culinary Management.” This business shows the world how hard Chef Kirby Jones has worked hard to make something of herself and for future genera�ons. Now she is doing something her father would be truly proud of. Life has obstacles, but those who succeed look at the obstacles as an opportunity. You can reach this dynamic and talented woman at 909-633-1912 or email sweetvcatering@gmail.com.

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Local IS MENIFEE DUE FOR MORE RAINS? ARE THE RESIDENTS IN DANGER?

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com atmospheric river event is not an unusual event. This year, it has happened a lot more, and it began early in the year. We also expect several storm events, and that means everybody within the storm area should stay put. More technical reports indicate that Californians may not see heavy rains most of the �me, but there may be much ﬂooding in rivers that will be caused by the snow that

A MULTI TALENTED WOMAN By Robbie Mo�er

By Joshua Moses

Since the New Year dawned, the State of California has experienced heavy rains that have saturated many things. Storms, flooding, mudslides, power outages and high-level winds have been a common show in this part of the U.S. While the state was jubilant of walking out of a devasta�ng long spell of drought that lasted for five years, the Na�onal Weather Service says that these heavy rains are going to persist. No exact �me that has been released for subsided heavy rains, though, but the rainy period may go into spring�me. The Na�onal Weather Service has maintained its warning of dangerous storms in the Southern part of California State. The strings of storms that have dropped an unusually high amount of rainwater are s�ll of much concern in several regions of the state and residents are advised to remain warned. The current storm events in California have been termed as Atmospheric River. Atmospheric River is characterized by moist tropical air from the central Pacific trapped in a band between different pressure systems. When this Atmospheric River hits California, it triggers unusually heavy amount of rainfall that causes the storm we are now experiencing. The

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has accumulated in mountainous areas. Unlike heavy rains, the snow water is usually under control and does not seem to cause ﬂooding dangers experienced with heavy downpours. Are Menifee Residents in Danger? In Menifee, the pa�ern of colder than average temperatures has been predicted through the March weather outlook. The current condi�ons are highly likely to inﬂuence the condi�ons of warm weather through March. There are more signs of rains, and cold condi�ons are expected as this pa�ern has been prevalent for the be�er part

of the next few months. The March weather outlook gives a clue to the condi�ons that are expected. In Menifee, Riverside County, and California State, risk areas will con�nue to remain a no-go zone. Rivers are expected to be dangerous and full for the longest �me even if the rains will subside. Water that will fill rivers will come from mel�ng snow. We have seen rains in the be�er part of 2017, and we expect significant rains based on March Weather outlook. Even though the recent evacua�on of residents living near Oroville Dam has been li�ed, Menifee residents are lucky not to have experienced any extreme disaster except that of the man and his dog who were saved from floods recently. In Menifee, we have been courteous enough, but this does not mean we don’t look out for forthcoming weather surprises. We need to remain alerted and be updated with informa�on from respec�ve media for immediate and future weather condi�ons.

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I first met Reatha Reedus 6 years ago when I joined the (General Federation of Women’s Club) G F W C M e n i fe e / Sun City. In 2012 Reatha also became a member of my Menifee Nafe (Na�onal Associa�on of Female Execu�ves) group. Reatha totally has a heart for volunteering. Something she has been doing her en�re life. She has been ac�ve in countless organiza�ons and projects over the years some she started because she saw a need. She has mentored small business owners, volunteered for the Temecula Valley Senior Ci�zens Center and Food Bank, supported the Arts and developed “Going Red for Healthy Hearts”, a community summit highligh�ng and educa�ng the public on heart disease in women. Her beau�ful and talented daughter, Dr. Desiree Reedus, a cardiologist, is currently in Indiana heading up the Urgent Care Department at the VA Hospital where she serves our Veterans in need. For many years Reatha served as the Chair of various commi�ees for the Temecula Film Fes�val, where she ini�ated a program encouraging seniors and those with disabili�es to partake in the fes�val ac�vi�es. One of her projects with the Film Fes�val was designing and hos�ng Hospitality Suites for the filmmakers. For many years she chaired the Arts and Partnership Commi�ee for the GFWC in The DeAnza District. As a member of the Riverside Women’s Club she and her daughter, Dr. Desiree Reedus, started the “Doctor's Corner” with first year students assigned by the Dean from the first Medical School in Riverside. They have the opportunity to be mentored by Dr. Reedus and gained valuable knowledge from the many members of the Riverside Women’s Club. Reatha is amazing at decorating. With her unique talent she helped decorate the stage for the Temecula Valley Symphony Christmas Concert. She has helped decorate numerous Nafe Conferences over the years as well and people are always in awe as how beau�ful things look. Reatha was born in Alabama, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to California in 1970. She first lived in Claremont where she got her MBA from Claremont Graduate College. She currently resides in Temecula, California where she has been a long �me resident and very ac�ve in many community ac�vi�es and events. She is the oldest of 7 children. Her hobbies are all types of art, which includes pain�ng, ceramics, sculpturing and a variety of cra�s. She has a knack to create beau�ful things. Over the years she has won many awards, one of her latest was the Sorop�mist Interna�onal. Founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, Sorop�mist (SI) is a worldwide volunteer service organiza�on for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communi�es and throughout the world. She received the award of the United States Call to Service Award for over 4,000 hours of community service, and many awards from State and local government agencies as well. She con�nues to help the GFWC Riverside Women’s Club with other projects. Recently she did their English Tea and their “Going Red for Healthy Hearts” Program. Reatha is certainly the person you want on your team no ma�er what project you are doing. Robbie Mo�er can be reached at rmo�er@aol.com or 951-255-9200 Website: www.robbiemo�er.com She can be reached at rmo�er@aol. com or 951-255-9200

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MENIFEE‘S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM AWARDED TWO CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS The City of Menifee Economic Development Department was recently awarded two awards in the Economic Development Partnership category and the Economic Development Promo�ons category from the California Associa�on for Local Economic Development (CALED). The win-

ning e n t r i e s were the “Discover Menifee” E-Newsle�er and the public/private partnership of “Menifee Town Center.” According to the associa�on’s website, the Economic Development Partnership award “honors development projects between public and private sector that exemplify the spirit of partnership during 2016” and the Economic Development Promo�ons category “recognizes outstanding eﬀorts and achievements in economic development adver�sing, marke�ng and promo�on during 2016.”

The “Discover Menifee” E-Newsle�er is primarily focused on Economic Development highlights, City news and Economic Development related ac�vi�es. “Discover Menifee” is sent out to businesses, brokers and developers who have signed up to receive the electronic newsle�er published quarterly. Menifee Town Center was recognized for the working partnership between the City’s Economic Development team and its private-sector partners to develop Menifee’s Uptown that is a landmark project aimed at mee�ng the needs of residents, businesses and visitors. “We have exci�ng development happening here in Menifee and the best part is being able to share the developments with our readers,” said Interim Development Director Jeﬀ Wyman. “The “Discover Menifee” E-Newsle�er is a great avenue for the City to get current informa�on out and in turn create addi�onal opportuni�es for Menifee.” The California Associa�on for Local Economic Development (CALED) is the premier statewide professional economic development organiza�on dedicated to advancing its members’ ability to achieve excellence in delivering economic development services to their communi�es and business clients. CALED’s membership consists of public and private organiza�ons and individuals involved in economic development: the business of crea�ng and retaining jobs. The Economic Development Department will accept the award at the 2016/2017 CALED Annual Training Conference to be held on March 23 in San Diego. For more information about the awards or the

city’s communica�ons eﬀorts, please contact Gina Gonzalez, Economic Development Manager, at ggonzalez@cityofmenifee.us or (951) 672-6777.

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City NEW HOTEL COMING TO THE HEART OF MENIFEE Menifee's visitors will soon have a new reason to stay the night; a Marrio� Fairﬁeld Inn and Suites hotel is being built in Menifee Town Center. The upper mid-scale hotel will be located at Newport Road and Town Center Drive and will have at least 80 rooms. Menifee's Economic Development Department worked with hotel representa�ves to nego�ate the loca�on, incen�ves and to ensure the project meets the City's and community's immediate needs of providing a quality hotel with mee�ng space. The project will also drive new business development, create new local jobs and help to improve Menifee's overall economy.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com The proposed upper mid-scale hotel development will include a pool, gym, office solutions center, breakfast bar, high-speed internet/WiFi and most importantly to the local community, 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Multiple community members including service groups, the Chamber of Commerce and City staff, along with feedback from resident surveys, continue to express the need for a large convention space in Menifee. "A new hotel commi�ng to Menifee's Town Center is a huge win for our City," said Menifee Mayor Neil Winter. "The community will have a place for visitors, clients, friends and family to stay overnight in Menifee's Uptown, next to the planned Krikorian entertainment complex, and within close proximity to many new dining and shopping op�ons."

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MENIFEE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST CRIME WATCH VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EVENT The Menifee Police Department is hos�ng a Crime Watch recrui�ng event to answer ques�ons and register community members interested in volunteering to par�cipate. The event is scheduled for Saturday,

Greg Fellows. Crime Watch is an “observe and report” posi�on only, and volunteers do not get involved in enforcement. Crime Watch Volunteers are trained to assist with high-visibility patrols, house checks for residents on vaca�on, 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

April 22, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Market Place (next to the Menifee Breakfast Club), on the corner of Newport and Haun Roads. “Crime Watch volunteers are the eyes and ears of Menifee’s Police Department and can help deter crime by patrolling throughout Menifee,” said Lieutenant

your community. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and typically work three-hour shi�s Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa�on or to join Crime Watch, please call (951) 679-7031 or visit www.menifeecrimewatch.com.

MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL EXTENDS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR MEASURE DD OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

pacity to the City Council and will make funding recommenda�ons to ensure Measure DD expenditures meet the stated requirements. Members of the Measure DD Oversight Commi�ee will serve a two year term, with a maximum of a four year term limit (if re-appointed), and commi�ee members will meet at least twice annually and other special mee�ngs as called. To qualify to serve on a City commi�ee or commission, interested applicants must be a Menifee resident, a registered voter in Menifee, and may not be an oﬃcer or employee of the City, or serve on another commi�ee or commission in another city. The applica�on form is available on the City’s website, www.cityofmenifee.us/committeessandcommissions. Applica�ons are due at 5pm on March 17, 2017 and new appointments are an�cipated to be made on the April 5, 2017 City Council mee�ng. The general public is invited to attend Oversight Commi�ee meetings and review Measure DD Commi�ee mee�ng agendas on the City’s website at www.cityofmenifee.us/Agenda-Minutes, or for more informa�on please contact the City Clerk’s oﬃce at (951) 672-6777 or please email Sarah Manwaring at smanwaring@cityofmenifee.us.

The City of Menifee has extended the applica�on period for accepting applica�ons from community members interested in serving on the city’s Measure DD Oversight Commi�ee un�l 5pm on March 17, 2017. In November 2016, the Menifee community overwhelmingly adopted Measure DD, a one percent sales tax increase that will take effect April 1, 2017. In striving for transparency and accountability, Menifee’s City Council recently approved the creation of a five-member Oversight Committee to make budget recommendations to the City Council about Measure DD sales tax revenue the City anticipates receiving. “The City Council has requested that an oversight commi�ee be formed to ensure Measure DD generated revenue from sales tax, in fact remains local in the whole sense of the word,” said Interim City Manager Ron Bradley. “Revenues will be used to prevent cuts to City services like local police, fire and paramedic services, and to maintain cri�cal City services like 911 emergency response �mes, park and road maintenance, and general city services.” The City Council will appoint a five community members at future City Council mee�ng to the Measure DD Oversight Commi�ee from a pool of qualified applicants. Commi�ee members will serve as community representa�ves in an advisory ca-

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