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Volume 7

Issue # 9

March 2018

INSIDE WHEN A TRUSTEE ISN’T SO TRUSTWORTHY When a trustor dra�s and executes a trust they install certain named persons as successor trustee(s) to serve in the absence of the ini�al trustee (usually the person crea�ng the trust). No pun intended but you have to choose someone trustworthy to act. Unlike a will, a trust typically is not supervised by the court so the trustee ac�ons are not confirmed by the Court. Page B1

KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE IN MENIFEE

By AL Powers

In response to the recent tragedy in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that le� 17 children and teachers dead creates worry on the safety of our kids in both public and private schools across the country. While no community can guarantee no such incidents, we must do everything legally feasible to ensure the safety of our students and staff. As I was doing some research I came across an ar�cle wri�en by Jeff Daniels, Professor of Counseling, West Virginia University. The ar�cle everyone should read and give it some thought was published on February 27, 2018 in The Conversa�on Sec�on under the �tle: “If you want to know how to stop school shoo�ngs, ask the Secret Service”.

As a result of their research, this is what they came up with: 1. Incidents of targeted violence at school rarely were sudden, impulsive act. 2. Prior to most incidents, other people knew about the a�acker’s idea and/or plan to a�ack. 3. Most a�ackers engaged in some behavior prior to the incident that caused others concern or indicated a need for help. 4. There is no accurate or useful profile of students who engaged in targeted school violence. 5. Most a�ackers had difficulty coping with significant losses or personal failures. Moreover, many had a�empted suicide. 6. Many a�ackers felt bullied, persecuted or injured by others prior to the a�ack. What are the prepara�ons for safety to prevent against ac�ve school shoo�ng in Menifee?

Should an “ac�ve shooter” incident occur? On February 28, 2018, Menifee Union School District, Superintendent Dr. Steve Kennedy addressed the public on the warranted emergency situa�ons among our schools. “Whether an emergency situa�on stems from a natural or man-made disaster, our teachers, administrators and staff fully understand that the protec�on of our children is our most important role, and we recognize that learning is much more difficult in an environment where children to not feel safe. MUSD has developed several strategies and rou�ne safety drills to check school prepara�ons for a variety of emergencies that will provide comfort to our children during their school and home �me.” Page A2

MURRIETA'S BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE CENTER CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center celebrated five years of service on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with an evening recep�on. Jonathan Ingram, le�, mayor of Murrieta, spoke to Peter Baker, center, administrator for LLUMC – Murrieta, and Edward Field, VP/ administrator of LLUBMC, about his vision to see Murrieta become a medical corridor. Page A9 CITY REVEALS NEW CLEAN, BOLD AND ENERGETIC LOGO The City of Menifee is rolling out its new logo, professionally designed and taking elements from the city’s exis�ng seal to capture the core elements of the growing Menifee community. Page B6

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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MENIFEE’S NEWEST CITY MANAGER, ARMANDO VILLA

By Gabriella Venturo

Armando Villa has really hit the ground running since he took office. With 27 years of experience, he understands the needs of Menifee and knows what the city is capable of. His last 14 years were spent in Lake Elsinore as an Assistant Planner. He has always dreamed of serving an urbanized area. He was a�racted to our growing city by which he describes as fate and a light bulb just went off. Last summer

when exi�ng Newport Road, he saw all the good things that were happening in Menifee. He soon learned they were looking for a new City Manager. Although Menifee approaches it’s 10th year anniversary, we can all agree there is s�ll a lot of room for growth and improvement. Many of the concerns the public expresses are on infrastructure and public safety. Of course with growth, c o m e s problems

and Armando explains these issues as growing pains. Page B6

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MENIFE SPRING FEST Saturday, March 24th 10am –1pm @ Mayfield Park. FREE Family Fun

THE ARMAND BLAIS 18 PIECES BIG BAND ORCHESTRA GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

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CITY BUZZ NEW LIBRARY TO BE BUILT IN THE HEART OF MENIFEE

The Riverside County Library System, which runs the Library systems in the City of Menifee, has announced that the County will be moving forward Page B7

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FUN FOR FUNDS BUSY IS THE NEW REALITY RALLY IS BACK! HAPPY Reality Rally, May 3rd - 5th Yes you heard it right. is a unique 3-day event for Not leisure �me, not the public to a�end any or being on a vaca�on but all the fun events to help being busy makes us raise funds for Michelle’s happy Place.

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KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE IN MENIFEE

By AL Powers

Working with Authority and Safety Resources This strategy requires that all MUSD schools develop a close rela�onship with Riverside County Sheriff Department and the Menifee Fire Department to ensure safe campuses. They are highly trained to respond to any crisis. They can iden�fy both preven�on and response strategies to a variety of emergency situa�ons. A high priority is effec�ve communica�on during an emergency that includes texts, phone calls and District Website posts. All our schools have developed a comprehensive school safety plan that iden�fies a single-point of entry, as well as any poten�ally vulnerable points within a school’s physical layout. Both fire and law enforcement in our area are very familiar with the architecture of our schools and are well qualified to address any concern that may arise. Rou�ne Safety Plans In accordance with our schools safety plans, we rou�nely conduct safety drills for a variety of situa�ons such as earthquakes, fires,

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com stranger danger and ac�ve shooter scenarios. During the drills, equipment checks such as alarm system are done. The drills also include checking and assigning ac�on plan to staff members. This includes an audible alarm system and an ac�on plan with dis�nct assignments for our staff. The best preven�on strategies truly do involve the awareness and alertness of students, staff members and parents alike. MUSD school personnel are trained to recognize children who may be struggling emo�onally and can provide

about school safety. Students and parents can help by being our eyes and ears on campus and repor�ng any suspicious behaviors or issues of poten�al concern to the school offices. With the con�nuing coverage of television and newspapers across the country, images from this most recent tragedy can be very disturbing to a child, it is best to limit your children’s exposure to the news, especially younger children. These are issues that they cannot understand and which may cause anxiety. It is completely normal for a

them with the support they need. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or counselor if you have concerns about your child. Our school counselors are trained to provide emo�onal support and to help with any concerns students or parents may have in light of this incident. Students are encouraged to talk to an adult on campus if they are concerned

child to experience a wide range of emo�ons including shock, confusion, anger, hos�lity and denial and some�mes even an inability to acknowledge the situa�on. Most children are able to deal with their emo�ons with adequate support from family, friends and school personnel. The Paloma Valley High school conducted a drill on February 13, 2018

for safety against earthquake. The drill was performed just a day before the Stoneman Douglas High School shoo�ng. Safety drills are to ensure safety for students at the school, but there is a dilemma when the shooters know the emergency ac�on and preparedness for the school, especially when the perpetrator is a disgruntled former or current student. We need to do more to ensure safety for our kids in school. A system of iden�fying troubled youths and offering on �me counselling will assist in preven�ng human-created disaster situa�ons, such as the recent shoo�ng incident in Florida. Dr. Kennedy does not support teachers being armed. He would support a re�red policeman or re�red military at the in/out entrance. California schools are “gun free zones” and it would take legisla�ve ac�on to change that status. Students, parents and teachers are encouraged to call the Riverside County Sheriff dispatch at (951) 2101000. Anonymous calls can also be made to (800) 782-7463. Riverside County Sheriff ’s 24-hour dispatch life at (951) 696-3615 or anonymous calls may also be made to We Tip 800, 1-800-78-CRIME or 1-800-782-7463. For addi�onal informa�on, you may access the Menifee Union School District Website. Your comments are welcome.

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Local DEBORAH CRAFTS, ACM ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH, 2018

By: Jim T. Gammill

Deborah Cra�s grew up in Wisconsin and remembers knowing that she wanted to be an ar�st from the age of twelve. As a youth, she enjoyed tradi�onal drawing, but was interested in other mediums even then. To expand her ar�s�c horizons, Cra�s a�ended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where she received a degree in Art and later conducted graduate studies at Boston University. A�er comple�ng her educa�on, Cra�s was ready to see the world. It was then that she decided to move to Europe where she lived and worked for over two years. Upon returning to the United States, Cra�s hoped to use her combina�on of educa�on and world experience to find a posi�on in which she could excel while s�ll embracing her passion for art. Cra�s has held a variety of posi�ons in several museums across the country. Her first official posi�on was at The Mingei Museum in San Diego’s University Town Center. Other notable posi�ons in Cra�s’ career include: Director of Development at the Balboa Park History Museum and her final posi�on at the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz. Cra�s reflects fondly on her twenty seven year career, sta�ng that working in the museum industry allowed her, “to live a champagne life on a beer budget.” As if simply working in the field she loved wasn’t enough, she was given quite the re�rement present by the trustees of the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz—A trip to Spain and The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. The experience had an effect on her to say the least, “the city of Bilbao and the Guggenheim building, designed by Frank Gehry, looked like ships coming into port,” the ar�st recalls. A�er living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Cra�s decided to move to California to be closer to her two adult children. She now calls the city of Menifee home and has since become a frequent a�endee of ceramics classes at Mt. San Jacinto College. She enjoys crea�ng a variety PECHANGA RESORT CASINO TAKES CALIFORNIA BISTRO TO ANOTHER LEVEL WITH LOBBY BAR & GRILL SUNDAY BRUNCH TEMECULA, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2018) – There are few more sa�sfying culinary indulgences than the perfect Sunday brunch, and at its newest dining establishment – the Lobby Bar & Grill — Pechanga Resort Casino has fused the Sunday brunch with the California bistro and live musical accompaniment to create the perfect mid-morning/early afternoon dining experience for every palate and taste. Plus, perhaps the perfect complement to Sunday brunch – a bo�omless Bloody Mary bar and bo�omless Mimosa bar. For $42 per person from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pechanga guests can enjoy the Lobby Bar & Grill’s farm-to-table, locally sourced ingredients that form the tasty founda�on of every item on Chef Jose Mendoza’s crea�vely designed menu, which carries over into his Sunday brunch offerings. For an addi�onal $16, guests are treated to either a Bloody Mary Bar that includes hot sauce selec�ons, candied bacon, Slim Jims, pickled asparagus, pickled rainbow carrots, celery

of porcelain and ceramic artwork while simultaneously embracing her other passions of pain�ng and mixed-media contemporary art. When asked about her varied tastes in ar�s�c styles, the ar�st said: “Originally a painter of realism, I now enjoy the adventure of abstrac�on. When I approach a canvas, I have no idea of what I want the finished art piece to be. With paint and paper, I seek form through color. New shapes suggest themselves; new discoveries and unseen possibili�es appear. The rela�onships between them are the determining factors in my work. There is a never-ending search for new color and shape with repeated never ending experimenta�on. “ The ar�st works out of her home studio and has sold several pieces locally as well as in the state of Arizona, where she placed first in an abstract art contest. Many of her works can be found in private col-

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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. NicoIefarrell123@hotmail.com Or text me 760-807-4300 Call establishment for more details Not all venues have karaoke THE CANYON COWBOY 31504 Railroad Canyon Road Suite 1 Canyon lake Monday Karaoke Friday sat live music. Call for more informa�on 951-458 0530 CANYON LAKES COUNTRY CLUB 32001 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Friday live music call for details (951) 246-1773 CARVERS BAR AND GRILL 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road c-14 Murrieta, ca 92563 Friday-sat: live music 9 pm Call them for details 951.894.2700

lections around the United States. It was at an estate sale with an abundance of art supplies that Deborah Cra�s first became associated with Arts Council Menifee. While procuring materials from the sale, she met Arts Council Menifee Trustees, Kathy Crain and Kathy Picke� with whom she instantly connected. Since then Cra�s has been an ac�ve member of Arts Council Menifee and a regular contributor to ACM events. Deborah Cra�s Art brings a breath of contemporary style to every art show she a�ends and truly represents the core-founda�ons of what Arts Council Menifee looks for when recognizing local ar�sts. "Deborah has helped in se�ng up the Art Gallery at the Kay Ceniceros Center as well as assis�ng at the Art Shows. She has demonstrated her crea�ve techniques at the Visual Arts Mee�ngs and is always present to assist where needed", says Visual Arts chairperson & ACM trustee, Linda Morrison. Arts Council Menifee is proud to name Deborah Cra�s as March’s ar�st of the month.

stalks, cucumber pickles, cocktail onions, green olives, radishes, Shishito peppers, Fresno peppers, and pepperoncinis or Bo�omless Mimosas featuring Domain St. Michelle Brut Champagne and fresh orange juice. Brunch offerings include your favorite breakfast items, such as eggs made-to-order with all your favorite omelet fillings, Applewood bacon, sausage, French toast, country potatoes and chilaquiles, fresh fruit and salads and a full seafood bar that includes jumbo shrimp, Alaskan King Crab Legs, New Zealand Green Lip Mussels, Jonah Crab Claws and three types of sushi rolls. Of course, all your favorite desserts and breakfast pastries are also available. Savory Sunday fare includes chicken breast with almond romesco sauce and peppadew peppers and spinach garnish, short ribs braised in red wine and garnished with rainbow carrots and horseradish gremolata, slow roasted salmon topped with poblano pepper crema and hominy salad, wild mushroom rice with wilted arugula and pine nuts, and baked mac & cheese topped with bacon crumbles. For more informa�on on the Lobby Bar & Grill and Pechanga’s other culinary offerings, visit www.Pechanga.com/dining.

FRENCH VALLEY CAFE 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, ca 92563 Monday karaoke 6 to 9:30 with Nicole Farrell Fri live entertainment Sat live entertainment Call them 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 karaoke with a live band Thursday regular karaoke Friday - sat – live bands GIOVANNI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 26900 newport rd ste 112, Menifee, ca 92584 Thurs. Thr-sat Tom the owner will sing for you Sunday 4 to 8 pm live music Call them for details (951) 672-8080 PEPES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 31780 railroad canyon rd Canyon lakes ca Tel:951-244 7373 Sunday karaoke 6 to 9 -randy PONDEROSA BAR AND GRILL 27126 shadel rd Menifee ca. 92586 Tel (951) 679-7008 Sunday karaoke 7 pm to 11 pm Tuesday music with pam n paul 5 to 8 Friday -sat call the venue PITSTOP PUB SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 26900 newport road, Menifee, ca 92584 Tel: 951-679-0869 Mon -d j spinning the tunes, 8 pm - midnight Tue - karaoke 8 pm - midnight Wed - karaoke with laura 8 pm - midnight

Thursday karaoke with laura 9 pm - 1 am Fri – music 9 pm Sat - music un�l 1 am. Sun 6- open mic jam SKYBOX BAR AND GRILL 30724 benton rd ste c308, Winchester, ca 92596 Phone: (951) 325-2299 Friday dj laizon 9 to 2 am Saturday dj laizon 9 to 2 am 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 Tuesday 6 to 10 pm Wed 6-10 karaoke with nicole Thurs, karaoke 8 pm to ? With randy Friday cal for detail Sat live bands 9 pm to 1 am Call for details tel 951-599 0506 WILD WEST ARENA AND SALOON 32150 grand ave Winchester 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 WINCHESTER INN 28314 winchester rd Winchester, ca 92596 Sunday live music 4 to 8 Sun karaoke 8 to close dave b Tues karaoke 8 to close with dave b Wed karaoke 8 to close with dave b Thurs karaoke 8 to close with dave b Friday live music Sat. Live music Call for full schedule of entertainment Winchester inn 951-926-8600 NICOLE FARRELL Entertainment -singer-& karaoke -music for all Email call or text me for your special event 760 807 4300 Ambassador Menifee valley chamber of commerce Menifee/sun city women's club Michelle's place breast cancer resource center -survivor- public rela�on Na�onal Associa�on of female entrepreneur Menifee buzz entertainment reporter


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Bajarita Cocktail

BAJARITA COCKTAIL

pregnant, that an ounce of Damiana a day would help her conceive. I Cesar Alejandro Gomez Flores is drank it anyway, because it would be the talented Master Mixologist for a miracle if I got pregnant. I did feel with the Villa del Palmar in Loreto. a li�le frisky, but I’m a spicy La�na,

so I can’t help it. Cesar infused his tequila with bell pepper, rosemary & jalapeño peppers for three full days in order to coax out some truly intense and unique flavors. His Bajarita Aside from his charming demeanor Cocktail didn’t disappoint. A drink and a�en�on to service, his tal- like this really hits the spot! ent lies in understanding the guest and whipping up the most exci�ng For more Local News visit and refreshing cocktails that their us at: www.menifeebuzz.com hearts could desire. We asked him what he believes the difference is between being a bartender and a mixologist. “It’s almost like being a chef. You must know the flavors very well to achieve the essence you desire in mixing the cocktails.”

BAJARITA COCKTAIL WITH DAMIANA LIQUOR

The Bajarita cocktail is very special, because Damiana liquor comes from this region. The shape of the bo�le is one of a curvaceous, voluptuous woman. Cesar went on to explained that it is believed that the Damiana liquor is an aphrodisiac. He added that if a woman is having trouble ge�ng

Master Mixologist Cesar Alejandro Gomez Flores shows us how to make a incredible, custom Bajarita Cocktail made with Damiana liquor and bell pepper, rosemary and jalapeño infused tequila.

INGREDIENTS 1oz. Damiania liquor 1 ½ oz. infused tequila 1oz. simple Syrup 1 oz. of lime juice 1oz pineapple juice A pinch of salt Instruc�ons Mix the ingredients in your shaker. Top with a fresh pineapple wedge. Garnish with baked tor�lla & ground chile peppers spice.


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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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Across 1. Eternal (9) 6. Water barrier (3) 7. Precious gem (7) 9. Mistake (5) 10. One of the senses (5) 12. Expert (3) 13. Beer mug (5) 14. Score (5) 16. Very old (7) 18. Self (3) 19. Stage name (9)

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)

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!

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Local The Arts Council Menifee invites the residents of Menifee and the surrounding communi�es to our Art Show "Journey" Sunday, April 15. 2018 from 2:30 pm to 5:00pm at the Kay Ceniceros Center located at Newport and Evans Rd in Menifee. The Council will be providing each guest the opportunity to win an original piece of Art. In addi�on, there will be FREE refreshments, and ballots to vote for the “View’s Choice”. Many of the Council’s ar�sts will also be on hand to offer their art work for viewing and purchase and have the opportunity to view the Art Gallery. The Arts Council Menifee is a non-profit organiza�on, dedicated to suppor�ng the visual arts, music, theater, dance the literary arts in our community and is open to ar�sts of

all ages in our community. For more informa�on on how you can join and/ or support the Arts Council Menifee, please log on to www.artscouncilmenifee.org or email your ques�ons to info@artscouncilmenifee.org.

MENIFFEE COMPETITION DANCERS FROM PEACE LOVE AND DANCE STUDIO SCORE HUGE AT STARPOWER REGIONAL DANCE COMPETITION

Synthia Nordland got 2 judges awards for her Solo and the Trio of Synthia, Tessa Matamoros , and Kylie Kurz. . In the group dances Joelle, Matty, Brynn , Lexi, kc, and Natalie along with Synthia, Tessa, and Kylie performed great

Menifee/Elsinore Compe��on Dancers from Peace Love and Dance studio showcase there skills in front of a packed ontario conven�on center at Starpower Regional dance Compe��on. Dance Teacher/ Choreographer Ryan Pasquele�o Received a Choreographer award. . This pass weekend The Studios Solos dancers and Groups not only placed but had several first place Dancers including 3 dancers recieved judges awards for being the best dancers out of all 300+ dancers there.

MENIFEE BLAZE BASEBALL Menifee Blaze is a travel baseball team consis�ng of kids from 12-13 yrs old and a group of mo�vated volunteer coaches. Our goal is to advance the skills of our players while maintaining the pure joy and love of the game. This group of boys have been together for a couple of years, they’re not only a team but a family. We look forward to our night games at BLD

TALENTED PERFORMERS WANTED! SIGN UP TO AUDITION FOR THE 7TH MENIFEE’S GOT TALENT AT WWW.ARTSCOUNCILMENIFEE.ORG. MGT is a noncompe��ve annual talent showcase sponsored by Arts Council Menifee. ACM is providing an opportunity for some of the best local singers, dancers, jugglers, etc. to perform for a live audience. All ages are welcome and encouraged to audi�on on Sat., March 17, 10AM-2PM at 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee. If you can't audi�on on that date, you can send a link to your performance on YouTube. Visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org for more informa�on and applica�on. Menifee's Got Talent will be held Friday, April 13, 7-9:30pm at Hans Christensen Middle School, 27625 Sherman Rd., Menifee.

and took 2 first place over all 2 category 1st places in the group numbers. .The passion Ryan has for dancing and his demand for good technique is really obvious as he to got an award for best choreographer and its starting to pay off for the girls . Could not be be happier or prouder then these girls!

Perris and tournaments on average twice a month. We are always looking to add players to our roster, wanna join us? We hold try outs on our prac�ce nights twice a week. The best way to contact us is via Facebook to schedule a �me with our head coach Jeff Peterson. https://www.facebook.com/ menifeeblaze/ Our main focus for these boys is to reach the next level in the game they love so much.... BASEBALL!!

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THE ARMAND BLAIS 18 PIECES BIG BAND ORCHESTRA GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Giving back to the community, hosted by the Sun City Civic Associa�on (SCCA) at Web Hall, The Armand Blais 18 pieces BIG BAND Orchestra welcomes Sun City / Menifee residence and/or whoever likes great music from the 40's and later to these free concerts. Bring your dance shoes or feel free to just sit back and listen. Execu�ve Video1 produc�ons will be on loca�on filming this event in prepara�on to filming a " video pilot " this upcoming Spring featuring both male and female vocalist and dancers. Our intent is to create a monthly special event entertainment show for The City of Menifee’s future community access channel once the city council votes for Menifee's par�cipa�on. The Public Educa�onal Government (PEG) access television is already considered on the council's future agenda. Mostly all the other local surrounding ci�es are already using their access channel to promote Public Service Announcements (PSA) and events happening within their city. Ted Groves and Yanik Gozlan from the Menifee Buzz and also the producers / promoters of the filming, feels The SCCA loca�on along with the AB Orchestra creates the right ingredients for a Lawrence Welk type show to be produced right here in Menifee. For Informa�on, contact: Armand Blais at armandblaisorchestra@hotmail.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 telling 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 interes�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 anxiety we may feel if we fail at whatever it is that we are attemp�ng to do. By making excuses we are trying to save ourselves from feeling bad but not

Page A 9 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.

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. 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

MURRIETA'S BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE CENTER CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) – Murrieta celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Behavioral Medicine Center on Feb. 21 with a recep�on that was a�ended by Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (LLUBMC) staff and their families, former pa�ents and community officials, including the guest of honor — Jonathan Ingram, mayor of Murrieta. Edward Field, VP/Administrator of LLUBMC, kicked off the evening’s event by recognizing the center’s team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, nurses, chaplains and counselors who have served the community with quality pa�ent care. “We’re so blessed to be here in the Murrieta community,” Field said. The LLUBMC in Murrieta provides intensive outpa�ent and par�al hospitaliza�on programs for both adolescents and adults experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or any emo�onal distress. In addi�on, the center helps pa�ents struggling with addic�ve behaviors, including alcohol and drug abuse. According to Field, the center has provided approximately 45,000 individual visits of treatment, roughly 9,000 visits a year. For many pa�ents, therapy is five days a week for five hours a day. Marsha Mathews, program manager at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center – Murrieta, reaffirmed that the center offers comprehensive service or “mental health boot camp.” It originally opened in April 2012 and has supported individuals overcoming various chronic mental health issues and those faced with sudden trauma. Husband and wife, Carlos and Teresa Meras, were former pa�ents of the Behavioral Medicine Center following their horrific experience during the Las Vegas shoo�ng. They shared their incredible struggle to find normalcy and return to their children and work. “We found ourselves in a state where we couldn’t func�on,” Teresa said. Following a visit to the urgent care, Carlos was recommended to Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center and encouraged his wife to join him. They were able to focus on themselves and learn the techniques to overcome anxiety. “I’m happy to say that I got through the program and I’m back at work,” Teresa said. She no longer has nightmares, and her fear of having post-trauma�c stress disorder did not become a reality thanks to the counseling and group therapy she experienced at the center. Steven Silva, another former pa�ent, expressed his gra�tude to LLUBMC for helping him overcome his childhood hardships, and he told the audience it literally saved his life. Silva survived a rare form of cancer and had been given a life expectancy of six to eight months. Though he survived, Silva hit a wall and became very depressed and didn’t know why. “I didn’t feel worthy of being a survivor,” Silva said. With the help of LLUBMC, Silva learned that the wall he had hit was due to his childhood struggles. According to his therapist, he was “given a set of rules to a game he didn’t know how to play.” Silva learned how to reopen the doors to a �me in his life he had closed off and received support and tools to save his life. “I have a lot more work to do on myself, but I feel be�er today than I have in a long, long �me,” Silva told the audience. Mayor of Murrieta Jonathan Ingram — elected to office in December 2017 — expressed his vision to see Murrieta become a medical corridor that would provide quality health care throughout the region and offer access to mental health services. Ingram shared sta�s�cs regarding mental health and reported that “depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide” according to the World Health Organiza�on. He encouraged a�endees to help eliminate the s�gma of “mental health” and recognize the value in providing services to both children and adults.

“We have to get rid of the s�gma; it’s important,” Ingram said. The evening’s topic hit close to home for the mayor as he shared the loss of his 34-yearold nephew to suicide. “The best cure for any illness is love and compassion, and I think that’s been le� out of the equa�on,” Ingram said. Ingram presented Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center – Murrieta with a cer�ficate of excellence for their five years of quality pa�ent care. In honor of the five-year anniversary, Chuck Washington, Riverside County District 3 supervisor, and Darrell Connerton, Senator Stone’s 28th Senate

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (LLUBMC) celebrated five years of service on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with an evening reception. Jonathan Ingram, left, mayor of Murrieta, spoke to Peter Baker, center, administrator for LLUMC – Murrieta, and Edward Field, VP/administrator of LLUBMC, about his vision to see Murrieta become a medical corridor. District Representa�ve, also presented cer�ficates to the Behavioral Medicine Center. Each cer�ficate represented the excellence and dedica�on the staff has contributed to helping pa�ents receive the quality care they deserve in support of mental health. Other dignitaries included Russ Utz, mayor pro tem of San Jacinto; James Stewart, council member for

the city of Temecula; Dennis Hollingsworth, re�red state senator; Veronica Kelley, director of behavioral health for San Bernardino County; Michael Knight, assistant director of behavioral health for San Bernardino County; Dean Lesicko, City of Murrieta School District; Patrick Ellis, president of Murrieta Chamber of Commerce; and Peter Baker, administrator for LLUMC – Murrieta.


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WHEN A TRUSTEE ISN’T SO TRUSTWORTHY

By Raxter Law

When a trustor dra�s and executes a trust they install certain named persons as successor trustee(s) to serve in the absence of the ini�al trustee (usually the person crea�ng the trust). No pun intended but you have to choose someone trustworthy to act. Unlike a will, a trust typically is not supervised by the court so the trustee ac�ons are not confirmed by the Court. Since the trustee holds legal �tle to the trust property, he or she owes fiduciary du�es to the beneficiaries who hold equitable �tle. The trustee must distribute the property in accordance with the se�lor’s instruc�ons and desires. His or her three primary jobs include investment, administra�on, and distribu�on. The trustee’s fiduciary du�es include a duty of loyalty, a duty of prudence, and subsidiary du�es. The duty of loyalty requires that the trustee administer the trust solely in the interest of the beneficiaries. The duty of prudence requires that the trustee is held to an objec�ve standard of care in managing the trust property. Subsidiary rules include the duty of impar�ality (no favori�sm between classes of beneficiaries), the duty not to comingle trust property and the trustee’s personal property, and the duty to inform and account to beneficiaries. Under common law, the trustee had an affirma�ve duty not to delegate acts he or she could reasonably

be required to personally perform. A trustee could, however, employ agents and a�orneys where reasonable under the circumstances. Generally, the law states that a “trustee may delegate du�es and powers that a prudence trustee of comparable skills could properly delegate under the circumstances.” The trustee must act with reasonable care, skill, and cau�on when selec�ng an agent. Due to the fact, that no judicial en�ty is supervising the ac�ons of the trustee, the trustee must be held accountable by the beneficiaries or other interested par�es to the trust. If the beneficiary becomes aware that some malfeasance or breach of trust has occurred they must act quickly to remedy such which may include filing a Pe��on for breach of trust by the ac�ng trustee. Within the same pe��on removal of the trustee may be sought. Beneficiaries can recover improper-

ly distributed trust assets if they are traceable back to the trust. Beneficiaries’ claims against the trustee are of no higher priority than claims of other trustee creditors. Beneficiaries, however, and not creditors, are the only par�es who can reach the trust property. If a trustee wrongfully disposes of the trust property, the beneficiaries can generally recover the property unless it has come into

DOES YOUR PORTFOLIO HAVE ROOM FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND PASSIVE INVESTING?

izing on the burgeoning numbers of consumers and businesses. This rapid growth may create the poten�al for a�rac�ve investment opportuni�es in other markets.

Investors today live in an era offering unpCapitalizing on a Growing Global Economy One of the n o ta b l e trends in 2017 is that for the first �me since the Great Recession, virtually all economies around the world have enjoyed synchronized global growth. This is one of several reasons why investors have increasingly turned to interna�onal stocks and bonds to diversify their por�olio over the long term. If you are wondering if overseas markets should be part – or an increased part – of your diversified por�olio, here are four considera�ons to keep in mind.

3. Overall stock value is s�ll skewed to the U.S. U.S. stocks s�ll draw more a�en�on than any other part of the market. For example, their value makes up more than half of the total value of the Morgan Stanley Capital World Index of 23 developed markets. However, the influence of emerging markets is growing. As non-U.S. economies con�nue to become more prominent on the world stage, more investment dollars may flow into their equity and fixed income markets.

u�lize mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that invest in broad global markets or specific segments of them. Global stocks and bonds offer the poten�al to effec�vely diversify your por�olio over the long run. Talk to your financial advisor to determine whether you might be able to capitalize on this expanding piece of the investment marketplace. 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 fee-based 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 decisions should always be made based on an investor's specific financial needs, objec�ves, goals, �me horizon, and risk tolerance. Investment products are not federally or FDIC-insured, are not

4. Global investments can help diversify your por�olio A risk of having all your money invested in U.S. stocks and bonds is that when markets move in a nega�ve direc�on, your por�olio will be significantly exposed to the poten�al for losses. For example, if interest rates in the U.S. begin to trend higher, it could create a challenging environment for domes�c bonds. However, that doesn’t mean the same trend will be happening in all overseas markets. There may be attrac�ve opportuni�es in bonds issued by foreign governments or corpora�ons. The same is true of equity markets. As markets move up and down, there could be �mes when the U.S. market may perform be�er than overseas markets, and vice versa.

1. Non-U.S. markets make up a growing por�on of the world’s economy The U.S. is s�ll the largest economy in the world, represen�ng about one-quarter of total global Gross Domes�c Product (GDP) according to the Interna�onal Monetary Fund. Yet emerging markets, including countries with much larger popula�ons such as China and India, represent more than 50 percent of global GDP. This may represent significant investment poten�al. Is inves�ng overseas right for you? If you haven’t sufficiently incorporated 2. Growing economies lead to an global investments into your own portemerging middle class folio, this may be the �me to explore For the past genera�on, an important it further. There are risks to consider, economic story is the ascendance of such as currency fluctua�ons, that can the emerging global middle class. The impact the net return you receive on improved economic prospects for investments in overseas securi�es. millions of people across the globe Purchasing individual securi�es may con�nues to generate a new wave be more challenging on a global level of consumers and business growth. than it is when you focus on U.S. inAddi�onally, established companies vestments. For that reason, a good alin the U.S. and overseas are capital- terna�ve for many investors may be to

March 2018 the hands of a bona fide purchaser for value. If the trustee disposes of trust property and acquires other property with the proceeds of the sale, the beneficiaries can enforce the trust on the newly acquired property. As stated the trustee has a duty to provide accoun�ngs and to keep the beneficiaries informed and if the beneficiaries are not receiving such informa�on they should seek legal representa�on. By most sta�s�cs most trusts are managed without issue but with freedom from court supervision comes freedom to mismanage a trust. If you are a beneficiary of a trust and suspect that the ac�ng trustee is not ac�ng properly you should seek legal consult with an experienced trust a�orney. RAXTER LAW Jeremiah Raxter, Esq Probate and Trust A�orney 27851 Bradley Rd, Ste 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294

deposits or obliga�ons of, or guaranteed by any financial ins�tu�on and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctua�on in value. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or a�orney regarding their specific situa�on. Investment products are not federally or FDIC-insured, are not deposits or obliga�ons of, or guaranteed by any financial ins�tu�on, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctua�on in value. 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. © 2017 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File #1951565 (Approved un�l 12/2018)


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UPCOMING EVENTS Wake Up Menifee March 1, 2018 at 8:00am-9:00am Archibald’s of Menifee 28881 Newport Rd., Menifee, CA 92584 Come join us for a cup of coffee and a side of what’s going on in Menifee. Guest Speaker: Chris Nance from California Earthquake Authority. Ambassador Mee�ng March 5, 2018 at 8:30am-9:30am Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr., #102 Menifee, CA 92586 Menifee City Council Mee�ng - Menifee City Hall March 7, 2018 at 7:00pm Menifee City Council 29714 Haun Rd., Sun City, CA 92586 SRCAR Texas Hold’em Charity Event 26529 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562 Must be at least 21 years old to a�end Patriots of The Past, Present, & Future March 9, 2018 at 6:00pm-8:30pm March Field Air Museum 22550 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 The submission deadline is January 31, 2018 Online forms for all categories are available at

morrell.cssrc.us/patriots2018 For ques�ons, please contact Aryn Luna at either Aryn.Luna@sen.ca.gov or (909) 919-7731 Morrel Mobile Office Hours March 13, 2018 at 10:00am-12:00pm Morrel Mobile 29737 New Hub Dr., #102 Menifee, CA 92586 Appointments are encouraged and can be made by contac�ng the District Office at (909) 919-7731. Monthly Mixer March 14, 2018 at 5:30pm-7:30pm California Coast Credit Union 30015 Haun Rd., Menifee, CA 92586 Meet your next business connec�on. Don’t forget to bring your raffle item and to WEAR GREEN! Please RSVP by 3/10/2018 (951) 672-1991 or info@ menifeevalleychamber.com Santa Rosa Academy Annual Gala March 16, 2018 star�ng at 5:00pm Santa Rosa Academy 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 Join us at The Temecula Creek Inn for this whole day adventure that will benefit a wonderful school that provides both homeschool and full �me programs. Go to www.sra.mn/gala to purchase �ckets.

Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr., #102 Menifee, CA 92586 Guest Speaker: Charles Klumpp, CCO of Charles Klumpp, Financial LLC a California Registered Investment Advisor. Menifee City Council Mee�ng: Menifee City Hall March 21, 2018 at 7:00pm Menifee City Council 29714 Haun Rd., Sun City, CA 92586 Grand Opening: Menifee Police Substa�on March 22, 2018 at 3:00pm-5:00pm Menifee Police Substa�on 28115 Bradley Rd., Sun City, CA 92586 Please join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Menifee’s first Police Storefront Substa�on, located in the Cherry Hills Plaza. Contact Informa�on: (951) 672-6777 Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC FORE the Animals Golf Tournament March 23, 2018 at 12:20pm-6:30pm Animal Friends of the Valleys

44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 Registra�on is 12:30pm Shotgun start at 1:00pm Come and enjoy a great round of Golf to help Animal Friends of the Valleys, your local nonprofit shelter. Tournament fees are $125 per player; $400 for foursome. www.animalfriendso�hevalleys.com For more informa�on contact: Beth Soltyslak (951) 805-6239 Menifee Valley Community Cupboard March 23, 2018 at 6:00pm-9:00pm Monteleone Meadows 35245 Briggs Rd., Menifee, CA 92563 13th Annual Celebrity Karaoke, Tickets: $75.00 Sponsorships and Reserva�ons, please contact: Dawn at the Cupboard (951) 7460295 or mvcupboard@verizon.net Business 101 March 29, 2018 at 11:45am-1:00pm Law Offices of Pietro Canestrelli 29737 New Hub Dr., #102 Menifee, CA 92586 Lunch Provided!

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spouse? Do you have disability insurance that can provide you with some income if you become ill or injured and can’t work for a while? Have you considered the high costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay? A financial professional can help you determine if your insurance coverage is adequate for all these needs. Consider pu�ng these spring cleaning sugges�ons to work. They may help you keep your financial house in good shape for all the seasons yet to arrive. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

TIME FOR FINANCIAL “SPRING CLEANING” The days are longer and the temperatures are warmer – so it must be spring. For many of us, that means it’s �me for some spring cleaning. But why stop with sprucing up your living space? This year, consider extending the “spring cleaning” concept to your financial environment, too. How can you �dy your finances? Here are some sugges�ons: “De-clu�er” your por�olio. As you go through your home during your spring cleaning rounds, you may no�ce that you've acquired a lot of duplicate objects – do you really need five mops? – or at least some things you can no longer use, like a computer that hasn’t worked since 2010. You can create some valuable space by ge�ng rid of these items. And the same principle can apply to your investment por�olio, because over the years you may well have acquired duplicate investments that aren’t really helping you move toward your goals. You may also own some investments, which, while ini�ally fi�ng in to your overall strategy, no longer do so. You could be be�er off by selling your “redundant” investments and using the proceeds to purchase new ones that will provide more value. Get organized. During your spring cleaning, one of your key goals may be to get organized. So you might want to rearrange the tools in your garage or establish a new filing system in your home office. Proper organiza�on is also important to investors – and it goes beyond having your brokerage and 401(k) statements in nice neat piles. For example, you may have established IRAs with different financial services companies. By moving them to one provider, you may save some fees and reduce your paperwork, but, more important, you may find that such a move actually helps you be�er manage your investments. You’ll know exactly where your money is go-

ing, and it could be easier to follow a single investment strategy. Also, with all your IRAs in one place, it will be much easier for you to manage the required minimum distribu�ons you must start taking when you turn 70-1/2. (These distribu�ons are not required for Roth IRAs.) Protect your family’s financial future. When cleaning up this spring, you

may no�ce areas of concern around protec�ng your home – perhaps there’s a crack in your window, or your fence is damaged or part of your chimney is crumbling. Your financial independence – and that of your family – also needs protec�on. Is your life insurance sufficient to pay for your mortgage, college for your kids and perhaps some re�rement funds for 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. Sales cycles, holidays, and employee situ-

a�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

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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 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.

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

BUSY IS THE NEW HAPPY

Yes you heard it right. Not leisure �me, not being on a vaca�on but being busy makes us happy! Sure we all have been, and absolutely loved being, a sluggish teenager for long enough who would make any sorts of excuses to get rid of any task that can disturb his state of rest of lying comfortably on a couch . We have dearly loved the phase when si�ng idle doing nothing but watching back to back seasons of our favourite sitcoms was the best ac�vity and doing anything produc�ve was last on our to-do list. But a new truth has been discovered, a truth that can surprise you! Being busy makes us really happy and being produc�ve can give a totally different kind of high! While a lot of people must have already advised you at some point of �me to stay busy, maybe in order to get over a bad breakup, to get through the loss of a dear one or to handle a failure at the professional front, it is a well-established fact by now that keeping our mind and body occupied helps us in making through tragic �mes. But how about adap�ng to a busy lifestyle on a more permanent basis and trying to seek happiness from it? Can it work? Here’s why it absolutely can. It makes us feel important and necessary For some strange reasons unknown to the mankind, or maybe unknown just to me, having a busy schedule with a lot going on with our lives makes us feel quite important. When we have tasks to do and responsibili�es to take care of we feel much posi�ve about ourselves. In fact in front of others, people some�mes pretend being busier and more produc�ve than they actually are just to make themselves look more virtuous. It’s like a valida�on for living a full and worthy life while not being busy enough and having lots of idle �me may manifest that you aren’t quite useful. Psychological studies also suggest that having a lot on our plate and a packed schedule has a benefi�ng effect on our mind and soul. Even if for the sake of being busy, one indulges himself in meaningless and unnecessary tasks, it spills happiness while si�ng idle may seem a�rac�ve at first but eventually it invites misery. Busyness gives a person a kind of ego boost which does a great deal in making him/ her happier. It makes relaxa�on �me more rewarding It’s a law of nature. To appreciate light, we require darkness. To appreciate silence we require noise. Much like it to appreciate free relaxa�on �me we need to get taste of a busy lifestyle first. Isn’t making sense? Think of it this way. Imagine si�ng in a Jacuzzi with a glass of wine in your hand and some nice music falling over your ears. If you get to do this every single day for a month because you don’t have anything else to do, then even the warmth of a Jacuzzi and the richness of wine will start fading away. But if you are living a rou�ne with

for you than si�ng around doing absolutely nothing. And there are a million ways in which you can make yourself busy. And since it is going to make you happy you also have got a pre�y solid reason to ditch that inac�ve laziness and idleness and get started

12 working hours everyday and then a�er a fortnight you get to spend a couple of hours in that Jacuzzi, which will feel more rewarding? The la�er one of course. So staying busy doesn’t just make you happy while you are busy but it also lets you enjoy the free �me with a greater joy and delight. Total win-win isn’t it? Having given you two completely valid points of how being busy can make you happy I got to say that we s�ll o�en prefer idleness over busyness. Unless there is a li�le something that can mo�vate us to spend our energy and do a certain task, humans prefer si�ng doing nothing. But once you get a reason to get busy and jus�fy your busyness, happiness will follow soon. O�en we make up those reasons ourselves but nevertheless they work pre�y well. Also it is extremely important to find a healthy balance between work �me and leisure �me. While being unemployed and idle can push you in a pit of depression, doing too much work in long stretches can be exhaus�ng and �resome for the body and mind alike. Interes�ngly keeping one’s mind engaged also counts as being busy and can have a rewarding effect. Staying busy doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to keep moving your legs and running around all day but having your mind engrossed also serves the purpose as busyness can be mentally or physically. So now you know that indulging in an ac�vity is way more beneficial

with something, anything! Doesn’t ma�er if what you do has a point or not or if it is making a difference in yours or anybody else’s life but it will most certainly make you happy and that makes it worth it! For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com


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Local PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR CENTENNIAL BY PARDEE HOMES

Exci�ng New Master-plan Community Coming this Spring to Menifee Pardee Homes has broken ground and revealed plans for Centennial, offering extraordinary master plan living in family-friendly Menifee. Four new home neighborhoods are now under construc�on offering modern suburban living and an�cipated pricing from the low $400,000s. The grand opening is slated for late Spring. “We’ve created a style of homes that reflect the tradi�on of the area yet offer a modern sensibility in a well-rounded new home community,” explained Ma� Sauls, vice president of marke�ng and product development for Pardee Homes. “In addi�on to four dis�nct neighborhoods, an expansive 10-acre sports park will sit at the center of the community, welcoming residents in one convenient se�ng designed to appeal to grown ups as well as children with places to stretch out, play and gather. Our goal for Centennial is to provide a vibrant master plan featuring dis�nc�ve architecture and homes with great outdoor connec�ons, including both one- and two-story homes, for buyers in every phase of life.”

An overview of the four new home neighborhoods includes: Canvas—featuring unique interpreta�ons of classic Spanish, Co�age and Prairie inspired architecture. Homes will have three to four bedrooms, two to three and onehalf baths and approximately 2,099 to 2,519 square feet and feature lo�s, dens, taller ceilings and wider lots. Kadence at Centennial will have three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three baths and approximately 2,249 to 2,818 square feet. Home sites are inten�onally wider to provide a more relaxed, open feeling by design. Versa�le gathering places will include porches and pa�os, lo�s, dens and GenSmart Suites™ for mul�-genera�onal families. Beau�ful interpreta�ons of Co�age, Prairie and Spanish architecture will enhance the livability of Newland, featuring homes with four to five bedrooms, two to three and one-half baths and approximately 2,616 to 3,074 square feet. Unique architectural details, wider lots and taller ceilings will create an open and airy feel and pa�os and porches offer the versa�lity of indoor/outdoor living. Opt for a separate home in your very own home by choosing a GenSmart Suite™ floor plan with its own entrance and spaces for living and sleeping. Impressive Easton will be perfect for upsizing families with three to five bedrooms, two and one-half to three baths and approximately 2,852 to 4,237 square feet. The modern Americana experience is evident in re-envisioned Farmhouse, Cra�sman and Spanish architecture. Spacious and invi�ng floor plans with dens, bonus rooms and op�ons for a home theatre and GenSmart Suite™ offer a bright new approach to life. Menifee, in the heart of southwest Riverside County, is a tranquil and coveted se�ng featuring family-friendly living, an invi�ng year-round

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climate, good schools and abundant recrea�on. Menifee’s newly created economic development corridor is planned to include more than 2,000 acres of land ready for retail/commercial development with major employers already in place including those in educa�on, healthcare and retail. Menifee is located near I-215 with the best of Southern California within a 50-mile radius including scenic Lake Elsinore and historic Temecula with its acclaimed wineries and

fine dining. Home shoppers can visit www.pardeehomes.com to join the Centennial interest list to receive regular updates about the progress of this exci�ng new master plan community by Pardee Homes. Pardee Homes Inland Empire designs and builds new homes and communi�es for first�me through luxury homebuyers. Established in 1921, Pardee Homes Inland Empire is accomplished in the planning and development of master-planned communi�es, green homebuilding measures, environmentally-sensi�ve development prac�ces, and customer-focused processes for new home purchase, and is also widely known for its steadfast civic outreach. Pardee Homes is a member of TRI Pointe Group® (NYSE: TPH), a family of premium regional homebuilders. TRI Pointe Group is one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. and was recognized as 2014 Developer of the Year by Builder and Developer magazine and 2015 Builder of the Year by Builder magazine. For more informa�on about Pardee Homes Inland Empire, please visit www.PardeeHomes.com/ Region/Inland-Empire.


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City Con�nua�on A1

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MENIFEE’S NEWEST CITY MANAGER, ARMANDO VILLA

By Gabriella Venturo

Infrastructure is task he plans to tackle quick. He feels that without the proper planning and layout, Menifee won’t a�ract new businesses. Those businesses that many of us residents want, those in which are exci�ng and why we drive to Temecula for dinner and grocery shopping. For our city to con�nue in the right path, it is clear infrastructure is a top priority. Now that Newport Road is finished and it is working for the city, Armando told us that next on the list is working on the Sco� interchange. It will be almost iden�cal

to Newport. “Once those two projects are in place, Armando con�nues, we are going to have an aggressive campaign to bring in new businesses, and those restaurants that people want to see here”. As City Manager, he wishes to better understand our growing city. He

explains he wants to get a be�er feel for the culture, and connect to those who make up the city, both the employees and the public, to understand what their vision is for the city. He already knows what vision he has for the city, but he cannot design that without having input from them. Infrastructure and roads aren’t low budget concerns. Thankfully, Measure DD has been able to provide the city funds to address these concerns. Measure DD has been a controversial topic for the city since its passing in November 2016. The measure authorized the city to impose a 1% sales tax to fund general city services. It is es�mated to generate close to $9 million dollars. Measure DD allowed the city to fund 20 more hours of public safety, purchase an addi�onal motorcycle for the Sheriff's Department and fund addi�onal staffing as well as provide a new paramedic vehicle to the city’s newest fire sta�on. “We hope that the residents do not have second thoughts about the measure. It is a very important source of revenue that allows us to

CITY REVEALS NEW CLEAN, BOLD AND ENERGETIC LOGO The City of Menifee is rolling out its new logo, professionally designed and taking elements from the city’s exis�ng seal to capture the core elements of the growing Menifee community. “Menifee is coming of age, and has changed since incorpora�on 10 years ago, to a young family-oriented community, one that is youthful, energe�c, and vibrant and the new logo needed a clear iden�ty that was energe�c and bold to convey that message,” said Economic Development Manager Gina Gonzalez. “The City wanted a mark that would resonate with residents and businesses, but supported City a�rac�on efforts surrounding economic development and job crea�on—an iden�fied priority for the City and of residents.” U�lizing a fully funded grant from WRCOG for the comprehensive economic development branding effort, extensive research was conducted to develop a clear, consistent iden�ty

which included a comprehensive compe��ve analysis, communica�ons and media audit, community focus group, targeted stakeholder survey, and a crowd-sourced survey deployed across the en�re community, social media platforms, and in neighboring communi�es and coun�es. “If the brand was going to be authen�c, meaningful and long-las�ng, staff would need to gain a deeper understanding of the community’s as-

compete with other ci�es, he said. The door is open to concerns and input. He welcomes residents to come by the city, write a le�er, contact him through the city’s app and converse with him when he is out. He understands there is work to do and plans to hit each and every need the city has in a �mely manner.

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pira�ons, exis�ng percep�ons and vision,” said Gonzalez. “We used community and stakeholder input to understand exis�ng percep�ons about how residents and businesses see their City – its strengths, challenges and future opportuni�es.” Four compelling themes came to light across all research pla�orms: (1) Menifee is a community of growing families seeking the best in Southern California living; (2) Menifee is an energe�c, smart community on the burgeoning 215 corridor, (3) is Southwest Riverside County’s newest City; and (4) Menifee is a place where deep rooted history and wisdom cul�vate opportuni�es for the future. These four themes, along with the dense research gathered from the tools listed above, became the founda�on for the development of the city’s new brand pla�orm and new logo. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com


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City MENIFEE RESIDENT AWARDED “OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR” AWARD The City of Menifee is delighted to announce that Menifee resident Patricia Jones was honored at Menifee’s City Council meeting on March 7, as the City’s “2017 Outstanding Ci�zen of the Year.” Ms. Patricia Jones has con�nuously demonstrated a deep dedica�on to serving Menifee residents at the local Hospice of the Valleys for the past two decades. Through her service, Ms. Jones has dedicated more than 3,000 hours of her personal �me and effort to the Hospice of the Valleys, bringing her kindness, passion, and support to all those who are in need. The honorary Ci�zen of the Month/Year program was ini�at-

ed in 2016. The program recognizes individuals or organiza�ons throughout the year who have made important contribu�ons to the community through specific programs or projects which then reflects a posi�ve effect on the lives of others within the City. Recogni�ons are presented each month, and all monthly recipients throughout the year are eligible to be nominated for Menifee’s Outstanding Ci�zen of the Year Award, and is selected by the Menifee Ci�zens Advisory Commi�ee (MCAC). In order to nominate an individual or organiza�on, nominees must live and/or work within the City of Menifee. The award program highlights individuals and organiza�ons who have con�nuously demonstrated a passion for servitude in an effort to enhance the lives of others. At the �me an applica�on is submi�ed, suppor�ve materials will be required. For more informa�on, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (951) 723-3708 or please visit the City.

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NEW LIBRARY TO BE BUILT IN THE HEART OF MENIFEE The Riverside County Library System, which runs the Library systems in the City of Menifee, has announced that the County will be moving forward to build three new libraries in Riverside County, one being in Menifee, with addi�onal facili�es to be built in French Valley and Desert Hot Springs. Riverside County currently owns land off La Piedra Road and Menifee Road, where the new

15,000-20,000 square foot library is planned to be developed. Riverside County’s Economic Development Department plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for developers interested in building the facility. Key features will include charging sta�ons, Wi-Fi, self-checkout, a computer lab, and will have a Starbucks look and feel.

“With Sun City Library being one of the busiest libraries in the entire County, Menifee residents are in need of a Library System on the east side of the City,” said Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek, Menifee Council member for District 3. “This news could not come at a better time, as this amenity will greatly complement our growing population, as Menifee is the fastest growing City in Southwest Riverside County.” This news comes shortly after the Riverside County Library System announced that enhancements will be made to the Sun City Library in addition to the new planned library in Menifee. The Sun City Library will be closing for a short period of time in order to make some enhancements to the facility starting March 5. The planned refresh project will bring a new vibrancy to the library with new paint, new carpet, new workspaces, selected new fixtures and new books. The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. For more information, please contact the Riverside County Library System at (951) 369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net. For more information the fastest growing City in Southwest Riverside County, please visit www. cityofmenifee.us. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com


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What do we tell our children and grandchildren a�er yet another school shooting? How can you reassure a child during these uncertain �mes? Love is always the answer, says local inspira�onal author and Red Poppy Press publisher, Dharlene Marie Fahl. Other than family, nothing says love in a more signif-

She states that when children lose their innocence, we can lose the child, that it's somebody's lost child with a weapon doing the damage. With the vanishing wide-eyed innocence of blissful childhood naivety rapidly deteriora�ng by unlimited access to technology, Dharlene Marie feels we are doing our children a disservice by equipping them with all kinds of devices. She wants to give children back some of their innocence. Who be�er to do that than angels? Through a series of deligh�ul "coincidences" and a love and apprecia�on for seniors, and a desire to bring genera�ons together, Dharlene Marie Fahl has published, Wings & Whispers: Loving Guidance from the Angels, now available on Amazon, 16 angels created by 16 local I.E. seniors. This book delivers upli�ing and empow-

icant way than angels do. Ms. Fahl owned and operated a gi� shop in San Diego that specialized in angels from 1994 un�l 2001. She says that the angels are now calling her to pay a�en�on to what is happening to and around our young children. Prompted last year by the North Park Elementary School shoo�ng in San Bernardino, for reasons she didn't understand immediately, but when she did, she knew angels had to be involved.

ering messages, wri�en by Ms. Fahl in the voice of the angel, to children aged 7 through 10. The ages just before self-esteem begins to drop. Psychology Today states, "The first drop occurs at the outset in early adolescence ages 9 to 13 when the young person's separa�on from childhood creates a loss of contentment with being defined and treated any longer as just a child." With 20 new senior ar�sts for Book Two:

FUN FOR FUNDS REALITY RALLY IS BACK! Reality Rally, May 3rd - 5th is a unique 3-day event for the public to attend any or all the fun events to help raise funds for Michelle’s Place. Thursday May 3rd, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm there is a fun and crazy Lip Sync Showdown at Pechanga Resort and Casino. Friday May 4th, from 5pm to 10pm, Celebrity Reception, Dance Off Competition and Evening of Entertainment at Wilson Creek Winery, Saturday May 5th, from 8am - 2pm,

to 9:30pm at Temeku Hills Country Club, the Celebrity Chef Showcase with Stars from Hell’s Kitchen, Masterchef and more in a culinary competition. All weekend the public can have fun with family and friends and in addition meet Reality TV Stars from 30 TV shows while helping raise funds. These fun events were ideas that were the seeds of Reality Rally which started in the jungle of Gabon in 2008 after I was booted off Survivor. Today, going into our 8th year producing the event, we are a Volun-

The Reality Rally Amazing Race Game with teams of public and Reality Stars all over Old Town Temecula going through 12 Challenge Checkpoints doing fun challenges arranged and run by many of our town’s organizations. Saturday May 5th, from 5:30pm

teer Production Team of 60 and 300 weekend volunteers made that idea a reality. The 3 days of “Fun for Funds” offers the public an opportunity to have fun in ways that no other event offers in order to raise funds for those who need help and walk through the

LISTEN FOR THE WHISPERS

by Robbie Mo�er

Wings & Whispers: Angels Always At Your Side coming together since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shoo�ng in Parkland, Florida, Red Poppy Press is looking ahead for 20 addi�onal new senior ar�sts for Book Three: Wings & Whispers: Angels, Your Invisible Helpers. All three books feature new angels and new messages. Angels such as the Angel of Truth, the Angel of Friendship, and the Angel of Knowledge, all speaking directly to the child about truth, friendship, knowledge, and much more. As a new publishing house, Red Poppy Press is unable to offer compensa�on for the angel artwork but offers cost prices of the book to the ar�sts to share with their friends and family, or to sell if they so choose. Bulk prices provided to any charity or

service group wishing to use the books to raise funds for causes. Whom do you know aged 60 and over that would love to create a colorful and cheerful angel for the last book in the Wings & Whispers series? It's a deligh�ul, non-denomina�onal series that delivers �meless messages of hope, encouragement, and self-worth for every child. There have been 17 school shoo�ngs so far in 2018, and 290 since Sandy Hook Elementary School lost 20 li�le first graders and 6 adults in 2012. Over 400 lives have been brutally lost in the shoo�ngs since Sandy Hook. It's definitely �me for some divine interven�on and �me to listen for the whispers.

Michelle’s Place doors. The Michelle’s Place Vision is “No one should face cancer alone” and because of everyone buying tickets to our events, sponsoring, donating and volunteering, together we support that vision. Please go to www.realityrally.com to read all the details and to see all the fun you can have. Buy your tickets under “The Event.” Don’t delay as tickets go fast to all the events. In addition, we highlight and promote many area businesses who join us. We have many ways you can enjoy the sponsor benefits we offer also to be found on www.realityrally.

com under “Sponsors.” We are looking for many volunteers who want to help and have fun. Opportunities offered on all 3 days. We also sign for community service hours and a letter of reference if asked for. To sign up, go to www. realityrally.com under “Volunteer Positions” by April 6th. Please join us in one or many ways. You can buy tickets to the events, sponsor, donate, volunteer and make a difference in the lives of others as you have “Fun for Funds”. Follow us on Facebook.com/realityrally@twitter and Instagram Realityrally.

Please contact Ms. Fahl at dharlenemarie@redpoppypress.com for details.

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