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Volume 8

Issue # 4

October 2018

INSIDE DID YOU KNOW EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CAN OCCUR DURING THE EMPLOYEESELECTION PROCESS?

Did you know that your job applica�on could violate various discrimina�on laws? You haven’t even hired anyone yet and you have to worry about discrimina�on? The short answer is yes.

MENIFEE IS GOING TO THE POLLS THIS NOVEMBER. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Menifee residents will elect two Council Members on November 6th, one each from District 2 and District 4. Incumbent, Ma�hew Liesemeyer, is the only qualiﬁed candidate for District 2, whereas the District 4 seat has two candidates, Dean Deines and Gloria Sanchez. Candidates have declared their statements emphasizing the growth of the city and improving ﬁnances. Liesemeyer, who has been the representa�ve for District 2 for four years, said in his statement that he would be honored to have the ci�zens’ support so that he may

con�nue to achieve the goals he has established, such as increased public safety, expanded infrastructure and preserva�on of the rural lifestyle. Liesemeyer is committed to providing a more stable tax base so that the city can provide high quality services. District 4 Candidate, Dean Deines, said in his statement: “An experienced Council Member needs to be elected as Menifee con�nues to grow, and a voice that knows city ﬁnances should be in the council. With 28 years of public ﬁnance

experience in cu�ng budgets, financing roads and sheriff sta�ons, I will make sure your tax dollars are spent wisely.” Deines, who is currently the Vice-Chairman of Valley Health System Board of Directors, will join the compe��on on Elec�on Day against the District’s second candidate, Gloria Sanchez. A member of the Senior Advisory Commi�ee and Homeless Task Force, she hopes to collect the votes in the elec�on with her pledge on “pu�ng ci�zens first by considering what is best for each of our diverse groups of residents.” She has been involved in various bodies and ac�vi�es in Menifee, including the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and City Senior Health Fair. Con�nua�on Page B7

Page B1 CELEBRATING SUN CITY LIBRARY GRAND REOPENING

Earlier this year, Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to improve the County’s Sun City Library Branch. Although it took a li�le longer than expected, the facility reopened to the public August 13th. Page A6 TIPS ON HALLOWEEN CANDY & SAFETY FOR THIS YEAR Halloween is right around the corner, and while this holiday is full of fun and carefreespirited behavior, it also comes with a few responsibili�es for parents. Page A5

LOCAL BUZZ

MSJC TRUSTEES SELECT VICKI CARPENTER TO FILL BOARD VACANCY

eas for Mt. San Jacinto College. Carpenter resides in Menifee. Carpenter took the oath of oﬃce during a special mee�ng that allowed the board to interview her and make the appointment. Carpenter was the only candidate who qualiﬁed for the seat. Trustee Dorothy McGargill was absent, but the remainder of the board approved the appointment. Page A2

Vicki Carpenter was appointed Thursday, Sept. 13, by the Mt. San Jacinto College Board of Trustees to ﬁll the Trustee Area 3 vacancy. Trustee Area 3, which takes in communi�es that include Menifee and por�ons of Hemet, is one of ﬁve trustee ar-

CITY BUZZ MENIFEE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH OCTOBER FESTIVITIES Page B7

LOCAL BUZZ BIRTHDAY BASH AND FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 20TH, 2018 AT MSJC Page A7

LOCAL BUZZ LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER October is the month of breast cancer awareness. I have rela�ves and many friends that have been aﬀected with this malady. Page B8

LOCAL BUZZ RESTAURANTS AND STORES THAT GIVE YOU FREE STUFF ON YOUR BIRTHDAY In honor of Menifee turning 10 this month we decided to list the best places in town to enjoy your birthday. Page A2

TECH BUZZ SCARY APPS TO FREAK OUT YOUR FRIENDS ON HALLOWEEN Page B4

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Local MSJC TRUSTEES SELECT VICKI CARPENTER TO FILL BOARD VACANCY

The seat for Trustee Area 3 became vacant a�er Bill Zimmerman resigned in August to accept an appointment as mayor of Menifee. Zimmerman's term would have expired the end of 2018. The board voted to appoint an individual to ﬁll the vacant seat rather than call for a costly special elec�on. Carpenter will serve the remainder of that term. She also ﬁled to run for the seat in the Nov. 6 elec�on.

RESTAURANTS AND STORES THAT GIVE YOU FREE STUFF ON YOUR BIRTHDAY In honor of Menifee turning 10 this month we decided to list the best places in town to enjoy your birthday. What be�er way to celebrate your birthday than with a flurry of freebies and discounts from your favorite restaurants, retailers, and ice cream shops? While lots of restaurants give you free food or dessert if you tell them it's you're special day, many na�onal restaurant chains and stores now send emails or text alerts offering a birthday deal if you sign up for their e-clubs. Here's MONEY's list of all of the places that offer birthday freebies. BEAUTY • CVS - Sign up for ExtraCare Beauty Club and receive $3 in ExtraBucks on your birthday. • Sephora - Join Beauty Insider for a free gi�. • Ulta - Receive a free gi�. CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • American Eagle - Share your email

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com estate agent with Coldwell Banker, where she also serves as career development director/training and is part of the agency's management team. She has served on numerous community boards, including as past president on the MSJC Founda�on board, the Menifee Valley Medical Center Founda�on and the Inland Valley Associa�on of Realtors. She is president of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Rotary Club of Menifee, a director with the CaliMt. San Jacinto College Superintendent and President Dr. Roger Schultz administers the oath of office fornia Associa�on of Realtors and to Vicki Carpenter, the new trustee of area 3. a former director of the Southwest She is the only candidate who qual- of oﬃce to serve a four-year term in California Legisla�ve Council. iﬁed to run for the post, as the other December 2018. candidates withdrew, according to Carpenter started her career as a For more Local News visit the Riverside County of Registrar of paralegal before transi�oning into us at: www.menifeebuzz.com Voters. Carpenter will take her oath real estate in 1991. She is a real

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and receive 15% the en�re month of your birthday at American Eagle and Aerie. Payless - 20% oﬀ coupon. Victoria's Secret - Sign up for the Angel Card and get $10 off for your birthday.

FOOD & DRINK • Applebee's - Sign up for Applebee's email list and get a free birthday "special." • Bruegger's Bagels - Receive a free birthday surprise. • Buffalo Wild Wings - Join the Buffalo Circle Club and receive an order of snack size wings. • Chick-fil-a - Join Email Insiders and get a birthday surprise.

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Del Taco - Get a free milkshake. Denny's - Free Grand Slam breakfast. Firehouse Subs - Free medium sub. IHOP - Sign up for Pancake Revolution and get free pancakes. Jack in the Box - Free dessert Jamba Juice - Free smoothie or juice if you sign up for emails. Jersey Mike's - Join the email club, get a free sub and drink. Panera Bread - Join MyRewards for a birthday surprise loaded on your rewards card. Red Robin - Join the Royalty club and get a free gourmet burger. Sonic - Free Creamslush Starbucks – Join My Starbucks

Rewards program and receive a free birthday drink or treat and a coupon for 15% off of starbucksstore.com. Texas Roadhouse - Birthday surprise.

ICE CREAM/DESSERTS • Baskin Robbins - Sign up for the Birthday Club and receive a free cone on your birthday. • Coldstone Creamery - Sign up for email alerts, get a BOGO creation cone. • Krispy Kreme - Receive a free doughnut when you sign up for e-updates. • Marie Callender's - Join the e-club, get a birthday surprise. • Pinkberry - Sign up for the loyalty club and receive a free yogurt on your birthday. OTHER • RedBox - Get a free one-night rental. • World Market - Join the World Market Explorer club for a birthday surprise. • For local freebies, check BirthdayFreebies.com.

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Art

JOHN DENVER ARTS COUNCIL MENIFEE AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

By Jim T. Gammill

John Vaughn Denver was born in San Francisco in 1947. His mother was an actress and his father was a businessman. John couldn’t have known it at the time, but both of his parents’ professions would have impacts on his future. John still remembers watching his mother and some fellow actors (some of which, were very famous at the time) practicing scenes in the living room of his childhood home. His father, John Gould Denver was a businessman, but was never very successful. There were times that his business decisions landed the family in some pretty precarious situations, including the loss of his mother’s inherited farm. John was not interested in becoming an actor although his mother aspired for her son to follow in her footsteps. “There wasn’t really a name for it at the time, but looking back now, I realize that my mother was a manic depressive. She would have her highs and lows and they could be pretty extreme. When I was young, I thought it was because she was an actor and that all actors had to act like that. Needless to say, I decided that acting just wasn’t for me,” Denver reflects. John was interested in business and politics from an early age. As an Eagle Scout, he even got involved in politics a little bit himself by writing letters to local and national politicians, who would oftentimes reply with handwritten letters and the occasional signed picture. Denver still has many of these correspondence ENJOY A NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT IN MENIFEE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

By Nicole Farrell

Canyon Cowboy Bar Restaurant 31504 Railroad Canyon Rd., #1, Canyon Lake, Ca • Sunday Funday Sunday • Monday, Football • Tuesday, Line Dancing • Wednesday, Open Mic • Thursday, Football • Friday and Saturday, Live Music • Saturday, October 27th, Halloween Party • Call for details (951) 723-2201 Canyon Lakes Country Club 32001 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake, Ca • Friday, Live Music • Call for details (951) 246-1773 Carvers Bar & Grill 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., C-14, Murrieta, Ca • Friday & Saturday, Live Music, 9pm • Call for details (951) 894-2700 Franklin's Cove Bar & Grill 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta, Ca (951) 696-2211 • Monday, Open Mic • Tuesday, Karaoke with a live band • Thursday, regular Karaoke • Friday & Saturday, Live Bands French Valley Cafe 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, Ca 92563 • Monday, Karaoke with Leon “Big Lee” 6pm to 10pm • Friday, Live Entertainment • Saturday, Live Entertainment • Call for details (951) 600-7396 Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant 26900 Newport Rd., Ste. 112, Menifee, Ca • Thursday through Saturday, Tom, the owner will sing for you • Sunday, Live Music, 4pm to 8pm • Call for details (951) 672-8080 Pepes Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lakes, Ca (951) 244-7373 • Friday and Saturday, Live Band • Sunday, Karaoke with Randy, 6pm to 10pm Pitstop Pub Sports Bar And Grill 26900 Newport Rd., Menifee, Ca (951) 679-0869 • Monday, DJ Spinning The Tunes, 8pm - 12 midnight • Tuesday, Karaoke, 8pm - 12 midnight • Wednesday, Karaoke with Laura, 8pm - 12 midnight • Thursday, Karaoke with Laura, 9pm - 1am • Friday, music, 9pm • Saturday, Music un�l 1amm. • Sunday, 6pm - Open Mic Jam Ponderosa Bar And Grill 27126 Shadel Rd., Menifee, Ca (951) 679-7008 • Sunday, Karaoke 7pm - 11pm • Monday, Karaoke 7pm - 11pm • Tuesday, Music with Pam & Paul, 5pm to 8pm

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items to this very day. After his parent’s divorce, John moved in with his high school girlfriend, who would later become his first wife, and started his college career with a bit of a bumpy start at Fullerton Jr. College. “I was bad. I mean, I wish I could say I was a C student, but I would be giving myself too much credit!” Denver said with a laugh, “that was until I discovered Economics. In which I became completely enthralled.” John began to receive all A’s in economics and received a BA Degree in

should change my major.” In an unlikely turn of events, John became an educator himself by enrolling in a pilot program that recruited people with no teaching experience from the business world to provide a different perspective to students. The program required the new teachers to take classes at night and literally required its participants to learn how to teach by teaching. While teaching at Perris Valley Junior High School, he met his present wife, Linda, who had, and still has an avid interest in the Arts.

John Denver and his group of early city cons�tuents found a company that helped to staﬀ necessary city posi�ons and agreed to cover the city’s ﬁnancial obliga�ons with the agreement that the city would pay them back with interest. It was just a year later that enough funds were provided by the State of California to pay the company back and establish Menifee as a self-sustaining, independent city. John Denver has served the City of Menifee since the city’s crea�on. He has had a long-standing seat on the City Council, where he was o�en

the subject. The concepts and practices spoke to him so much, that he decided to pursue an advanced degree in Economics at the University of California Riverside. It was then that John learned that any Economics coursework beyond the undergraduate level was heavily reliant on math. John had gotten through algebra and the other required math classes beforehand, but when faced against calculus, Denver began to question if the program was right for him. “They (the University) put me together with this math tutor, a young girl, who just excelled at math. She tried to go over the concepts that we were covering in class and I couldn’t grasp it, so she went to the concepts before that, still didn’t get it, and she tried a few more things before slamming the book and telling me I

By this point in time John was also selling real estate on the side and eventually came to call that his primary profession. However, even though his time in the classroom had come to an end, his involvement in local education was just beginning. In 1986, Denver decided to run for the Perris Union High School District Board. He lost his first race, but learned how the whole process worked. He was elected after his second attempt in 1988 and was very well-received by the teaching community. During his tenure he assisted in the creation of both Paloma Valley and Heritage High Schools. Heritage even has a commemorative wall that bears his name. Over time, the sentiments of the teachers and district constituency grew colder toward Denver’s conservative views and he was not reelected in 2005. John Denver also played a key role in the creation of the City of Menifee. He and a group of like minded individuals came into contact with Darcy Kuenzi who worked for long-time Riverside County Supervisor, Marion Ashley. Under direction from Kuenzi, Menifee began to expand its borders in order to have enough households to qualify for city status. As a result, Menifee then grew to include the communities of Quail Valley, Romoland, and Sun City. John and the visionaries in the community would soon find out that being granted city status was only the beginning. “The city had no staff, no idea on what we were supposed to do, and we didn’t even have an official place to meet. The first City Council meeting was held at Kay Ceniceros Center,” Denver recalls.

referred to as ‘the voice of reason’ and was even selected by his fellow council members as the city’s Ac�ng Mayor in 2012 un�l the popula�on at large could elect a replacement. Mayor Bill Zimmerman, who was also a founding member and past president of Arts Council Menifee, had the following to say of Councilman Denver: “Over the years we found that we could always rely on John to a�end our art shows and events. It was assuring to have a representa�ve from the city taking an interest in what we do. His presence made our ar�sts and suppor�ng patrons feel appreciated.” Over the years John Denver has continued to be a constant supporter of the arts in the City of Menifee. He has contributed his time as Santa each Christmas for city events in addition to Menifee’s Spark of Love Santa’s Workshop, a charity event that distributes gifts and Christmas cheer to underprivileged youth. He always supports the efforts of his wife, Linda, with Arts Council Menifee and The Friends of the Sun City Library. He has donated time and offered financial support to various programs including, Menifee’s Got Talent and the annual Menifee Arts Showcase. It is for these and a countless amount of other efforts that Arts Council Menifee is pleased to name John Denver as October’s Arts Ambassador of the Month. For more information on Arts Council Menifee, visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org

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PATSY CLINE, ROCIO DURCAL, MORNING DEW AND ME My real name is Rocio not Rosie. I’m sure most of you are not surprised! It sounds like Ro.Se.O. The c is pronounced like an s. It means morning dew in Spanish but my parents were not hippies. Instead my mother loved the melodies of Rocio Durcal, a magnificent singer known by songs “Amor Eterno” (Eternal Love). Rocio’s music reminds La�na women of being in love, of their heart breaks and suﬀering. She is the equivalent of what Patsy Cline is to Americans. When I was a girl I didn’t know about heart breaks or

love aﬀairs. I never understood why women cried listening to their songs or dance in the clouds reci�ng the words, clutching their chests, singing their lover’s name. I watched both my La�na aun�es and my Gringa aun�es do this. Why did they “Fall to Pieces?” Now that I’m a woman I

clearly understand the lyrics of both Patsy and Rocio. I’m even more proud to have lived, loved, and maybe broken a few hearts of my own. Why don’t we do this…Let’s make some Morning Dew and invite your friends over, listen to some Patsy and Rocio. There is nothing wrong with reminiscing. Or maybe we’ll go on “Walking a�er midnight.”

MORNING DEW 8-liter Mountain Dew Citrus Soda 64 oz Orange Juice 1 Bo�le Southern Comfort peach liquor *Pour ingredients into a punch bowl and s�r. Sing the lyrics “I fall to pieces” or “Walking a�er midnight.” Add cherries and grenadine. S�r and serve over ice. Drink, live and love.

AWAKEN TO HOPE WITH HEMP

by Kim Candice

Since May 2018, I started wri�ng about CBD oil for the Menifee Buzz. I must admit today that learning about what CBD oil can do for us has been an amazing journey for me and I am even more passionate about sharing informa�on with you! Every day more and more posi�ve reports are being discovered regarding this amazing supplement and I encourage all of you that are interested in knowing the facts about CBD oil to do your own research and visit Echoconnec�on.org. Over 2,000 studies can be seen on this website and has no affilia�on with any specific company that sells CBD oil. Again I am going to list for you what to look for when buying CBD oil since so many consumers are asking me to view the product that they just purchased and when I read the label, most of them are buying “snake oil” or fakes and ge�ng ripped off! This saddens me because we are all looking for the hope of what this amazing ingredient can do for us and products are being sold out there that

are not real, therefore people are not experiencing the truth about CBD oil and what it can really do for us! Please BEWARE of the Fakes out there! What to look for when buying CBD Oil Is the CBD Oil harvested from Hemp or Marijuana plant? Not all CBD oil is created equal. CBD oil from Hemp has be�er results for most condi�ons. Look for “organic” Hemp. Much of what is being sold today is synthe�c. It is impossible to get “high “oﬀ of products that are derived from Hemp. Where is the origin of the Hemp grown? The Farm Act of 2014 states that the CBD oil sold in

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JOKE OF THE MONTH: What is the favorite health insurance for Goblins, Ghosts and Monsters? Medi-Scare What do goblins and ghosts drink when they're hot and thirsty on Halloween? Ghoul-aid!!!

FUN FACTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

TIPS ON HALLOWEEN CANDY & SAFETY FOR THIS YEAR Halloween is right around the corner, and while this holiday is full of fun and carefree-spirited behavior, it also comes with a few responsibili�es for parents. As your child trick or treats around neighborhoods, be sure to take into considera�on the dangers of the road and check your child's candy before consump�on. There have always been candy warnings as Halloween approaches. Decades ago, warnings were about simple expired chocolate bars or candy that may have been contaminated. As the years progress, the dangers become significantly higher. As ABC 7 News reported last week, candy seized from a bust in Conroe, Texas, yielded loads of gummy worms, gummy bears and peach rings laced with marijuana. As a result, authori�es issued a na�onwide warning a�er they realized that these laced candies were being shipped into Montgomery County, Texas and that there could be a possibility that they could exist elsewhere in the country. Last year a woman found a razor in her child's Halloween yield, and police issued several warnings regarding candy with dangerous items inside. Even worse, edibles that look like tart candy tablets have also been confiscated and later iden�fied to be serious narco�c drugs. The dangers of the road are also a concern, children and their parents have been hit by cars or assaulted in some areas.

If you have 1 billion dollars and spend $1,000 every day, it would take you 2,740 years to go broke. The can opener was invented 48 years a�er the can. Connec�cut and Rhode Island never ra�ﬁed the 18th Amendment (Prohibi�on). 50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni. Today's top fuel dragsters take oﬀ with more force than the space shu�le. Mailing an en�re building has been illegal in the U.S. since 1916 when a man mailed a 40,000-ton brick house across Utah to avoid high freight rates. Wine will spoil if exposed to light; hence �nted bo�les. Bulls are colorblind, therefore will usually charge at a matador's waving cape no ma�er what color it is -- be it red or neon yellow! In the White House, there are 13,092 knives, forks and spoons! King George I could not speak English! There was a cable network called The Puppy Channel that, for 3 years, broadcast only broadcast footage of puppies playing. According to Harris Interac�ve, 70% of men and 57% of women shower daily. The famous aphrodisiac 'Spanish Fly' is made from dried beetle remains! Dolly Dimples, a 555 lbs. woman, lost 443 lbs in one year by ea�ng nothing but baby food. In 2012, as phone booths become increasingly obsolete because of mobile phones, a Japanese ar�st has turned several booths in Osaka into aquariums. Of all things, Andrew Jackson's tombstone does not men�on that he served as the president of the United States! The world's tallest snowman was created in Bethel, Maine in 2008. It measured in at 122 feet / 1 inch and weighed 13,000,000 lbs.

The warnings are serious, but that doesn't mean you can't do your part to protect yourself and your children from these threats. It just takes a little bit of extra �me and a vigilant eye to do so. The following ac�ons to help keep your family safe. Monitor Candy Consump�on Before your child consumes any candy, you should check their yield for speciﬁc things. Ensure that all chocolate wrapped in individual wrappers is brought to you before ea�ng so that you can check it, as many of these Halloween chocolate bars are o�en

expired. You can tell if chocolate is not safe to eat if it has an ashy, white powdery coa�ng. As with the report of gummies laced with marijuana, ensure that any gummy candy your child receives is packed in the manufacturer's official packaging. Do not accept any loose candies or throw them out if they have infiltrated your child's Halloween basket. Do not allow your child to eat any candy that was given to them in a ziplock bag, baggy, or other unofficial packaging. Ensuring that candy is in its official packaging not only lessens the risk of laced candy, but it can also help you keep track of tainted candy via a lot number that can be traced back to

the manufacturer’s product line. In the event that a mass-produced candy has been tainted, contaminated or tampered with, you can call the manufacturer and oﬀer a lot number. In many cases, parents who do this alert the manufacturer who can then place a recall on par�cular batches that have received mul�ple complaints, elevating community awareness and safety. Safety in the Streets Ensure that you and your child are not put in harm's way while trick-or-treating by ﬁnding safe places to do so. Find well lit areas and complexes with a family-oriented atmosphere to do your trick or trea�ng in. You can also visit the stores downtown that will be par�cipa�ng in handing out candy. Avoid trea�ng in dark areas and dead end streets, and try

not to go out alone. It's always best to trick or treat in groups, and if your child will be trick or trea�ng with their friends, make sure that there is a responsible adult or older teenager accompany their group. While outside, make sure that you have reflective gear on yourself and your child at all times. At night, drivers may not be able to differentiate a dark costume from the backdrop of the landscape. To avoid accidents, purchase reflective bands or pulsating light clip-ons. Alternately, you can find cheap handheld stick lanterns at stores like Dollar Tree. A li�le bit of extra vigilance will go a long way. As long as you follow your ins�ncts and go to trusted sources, you'll be sure to have a memorable Halloween this year.

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Local CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS ARE NOW PAYING FOR A UTILITY COMPANY’S MISTAKE “Why is my electric bill ge�ng so high?” “How am I responsible for my electric company’s mistakes?” These are just a couple of ques�ons that are buzzing from homeowners of California. As of August 31st, 2018 Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill allowing u�lity companies to bill their customers (you) for legal se�lements stemming from devasta�ng

wildﬁres caused by their equipment. Here’s what you need to know: Bill S.B. 901, passed by a vote of 29 to 4 in the Senate and 45 to 10 in the assembly aimed to ease the ﬁnancial

wildfire-related burden on u�li�es. Many argue that state lawmakers are now more concerned on how wildfires can cause harm to shareholders of u�lity companies like Southern California Edison than how the change in law would raise electricity prices for the company’s customers. Efforts to lessen the financial responsibility of the state’s u�lity companies began last

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com year a�er a wildfire in Northern California le� PG&E with $15 billion in liabili�es. State u�lity companies argued if the current fire liability laws didn’t change, the destruc�ve fires of 2017 would devastate their financials. Now under the new bill any costs the CPUC determines shareholders cannot afford could be covered by bonds, paid by u�lity company’s customers (You) over �me. This means hikes in your u�lity bills are coming. With just a couple months le� in the wildfire season, we have already seen devasta�ng fires in 2018. Mul�ple coun�es in California have filed lawsuits against the u�lity companies suing for damages including wrongful death of so many, including firefighters, all caused by their outdated and poorly managed equipment. With

all this in mind we ask our local homeowners, why con�nue to pay a u�lity company for electricity? Why pay for their mistakes? There are op�ons now so you can become energy independent by harnessing the sun’s energy with solar panels. You can eliminate Southern California Edison once and for all with a lower investment than your current u�lity bill. Yes, that means your monthly energy bill can be LESS than what you’re paying now, especially with u�lity costs skyrocke�ng. If you’d like to learn how you can switch to solar energy, you can book a call with one of our solar experts at FreeVolt today with no cost or obliga�on to move forward. We’re here to help educate you on your op�ons for energy. Contact us here Ryan Leusch 951-377-1133 calnrgsavings@gmail.com www.FreeVoltSoCal.com

CELEBRATING SUN CITY LIBRARY GRAND REOPENING Earlier this year, Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to improve the County’s Sun City Library Branch. Although it took a li�le longer than expected, the facility reopened to the public August 13th. The Board of Supervisors and the Riverside County Library System will host a

grand reopening party at the library at 2pm., Thursday, September 13th. A�er the supervisors voted unanimously to approve the $650,000 budget for the improvements, the library officially closed its doors, March 4th. The project included plans to create a newly defined and enhanced children’s area, an expanded marketplace highligh�ng new releases and a new dedicated teen space. The improvements also included furniture, new flooring and paint. During the closure, patrons were encouraged to use any of the Riverside County Library System branches in the area, in-

cluding Canyon Lake Library, Romoland Library and Paloma Valley Library. The Friends of the Sun City Library moved to a temporary space to con�nue raising funds for the library, but closed July 28, in an�cipa�on of moving back to the new and improved library. According to the website, the ﬁrst Sun City Library service began with a weekly bookmobile visit almost as soon as the ﬁrst residents moved into the new Del Webb Senior Community in 1962. By 1965 Riverside County leased a storefront

of 1,100 square feet for the ﬁrst library. Today, the Sun City Library Branch averages 17,500 patron visits each month, which the supervisors said merited updated improvements to the 10,200-square-foot facility. The library is open seven days a week and is in the 26900 block of Cherry Hills Boulevard in Sun City. Call (951) 6793534 or visit h�p://rivlib.info/website/ branch-page-829/loca�on/SunCity for hours and more informa�on.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT MENIFEE’S BIRTHDAY BASH & FALL FESTIVAL EVENT If you are wondering what to do for Halloween weekend this year since Halloween is on a Wednesday, then look no further. On October 20, the series of Menifee’s celebra�on events will conclude with the Birthday Bash & Fall Fes�val at Mt. San Jacinto College where a costume contest, the Oktoberfest Beer Garden and live entertainments will be wai�ng for residents.

Menifee’s Fall Fes�val & Oktoberfest is a combined event hosted by the City of Menifee Community Services Department in partnership with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. Fun and entertainment for the en�re family are for both young and young at heart. Bring the

kids and come trick or trea�ng at all the vendor booths. The Kids Zone will be located on one side of the campus and will feature bounce houses, a costume contest for all ages with prizes, cra� area, a stage for entertainment, music and plus more! In the midst of venue, you will be greeted by over 100 vendors. Vendors will include local nonproﬁts and businesses around Menifee Valley. Come shop �ll you drop from over 70 local retailers, and learn more from over 30 local organiza�ons and nonproﬁts in the area. Looking for live entertainment? Don’t miss local bands

from around the area on the main stage and performances from local talent. Don’t forget food and drinks! Mul�ple food vendors, dessert bars, and restaurants from around the area will be joining us in the event. The Oktoberfest Beer Garden will be located right next to the stage and will host local breweries from the area such as The Mason Jar, BJ's Restaurants and Brewhouse, Garage Brewery and Inland Wharf Brewing to name a few. The event and parking are free, so wear your costume, bring your favorite people, and come join us for an incredibly fun, and entertaining event that you won’t want to miss! Interested in being a vendor? For more informa�on, please contact The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-672-1991. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked oﬀ the 2018-2019 Student of the Month program in September. The students are nominated by their teachers and staﬀ at their respec�ve school sites and are chosen for their character, integrity, love of learning,

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com ability to persevere and overcome challenging circumstances, community service, and how they make a difference on their high school campus. September’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. Perris High School Student of the Month is Noemi Zuniga. Despite moving 14 �mes in the last 12 years, Noemi has managed to maintain high grades to become one of the top students at Perris High School. One of those moves included living in Mexico for five years. This presented a challenge for Noemi as she did not know the Spanish language. However, as she immersed herself in the language and culture, she soon discovered a passion for helping others through her

experience. That passion has manifested itself into her daily life as she strives to help and encourage other students to par�cipate in class. Noemi shared that she gets her inspira�on from her mother, who is a nurse, and has seen the sacriﬁces she’s made to help make a be�er life for her children. Noemi plans to con�nue her educa�on in the study of medicine and plans to become a neurologist. California Military Ins�tute’s Marilyn Madrid is September’s Student of the Month. As a child growing up on a farm, Marilyn had experienced bullying and some economic challenges. However, that has not stopped her from pursuing her educa�on. She places so much emphasis on her academics that it has become a passion for her. Marilyn shared that at a �me, educa�on was the only thing mo�va�ng her when facing adversi�es. Not only are her academics important, but she is also involved in various extracurricular ac�vi�es including sports, ASB, and is president of the Math Club. She is grateful for the support

adopt to new environments and learning a new language. However, giving up has never been an op�on for her, as she thinks about the sacriﬁces her parents made in order to provide a be�er life for their family. As a result of Isabel’s own experiences, she helps other students by befriending, encouraging, and helping them with their own transi�ons into a new school and culture. Isabel plans to further her educa�on at Cal State San Bernardino and become an orthodon�st. Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month is Isabel Casas. Isabel is currently #3 in her class and holds a 4.3 GPA. She is involved in a number of school organiza�ons including Interact, CSF, NHS, Youth Advisory among others. She is also a Peer College Counselor and helps other students ﬁll out their college applica�ons. Coming into the United States as a young child, Isabel ini�ally struggled to learn the English language. However, she took the ini�a�ve to excel in her educa�on and has now become an advocate for other students who nor-

Pictured are September’s Students of the Month; George Mills, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce; Tim Moore, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and local VFW Post 888; Isabel Casas, Paloma Valley High School; Marilyn Madrid, California Military Institute; Isabel Cervantes, Heritage High School; Noemi Zuniga, Perris High School; Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District; and, Councilman John Denver, City of Menifee.

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she’s received at CMI “This school and this community have shaped me into the person I am today. It has been the largest contribu�on to my success”, she said. While she is not sure of her profession yet, Marilyn will double major in mathema�cs and computer engineering and plans to return to the community to help students and families a�ain higher educa�on. Maria Isabel Cervantes Diaz is Heritage High School’s Student of the Month. Isabel is an excep�onal student at Heritage High School. She is a leader on campus and is ac�vely involved in a number of clubs and organiza�ons. However, according to Principal, Frank Arce, what’s most impressive is that she placed a proﬁcient levels in both English and Math on the State tes�ng. This is a�er only being in the United States for two years. Isabel shared that it was a challenge for her to

Local restaurant to support youth sports by dona�ng por�on of sales during October Fundraiser promo�on to Boys & Girls Clubs across the na�on Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley and Buffalo Wild Wings® are changing the game for kids and teens across the country. From October 1 through October 31, 2018, guests in par�cipa�ng Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurants na�onwide can make a dona�on to their Boys & Girls Club. Guests can purchase paper pin-ups, with $1 from every pin-up and proceeds from every limited edi�on pop socket ($5 or more) going to support the ALL STARS program as part of the Buffalo Wild Wings Team Up for Kids™ ini�a�ve. This ini�a�ve helps bring sports into the lives of kids and teens who need it most, helping them be part of a team and learn sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership skills. Guests can support their local Club by dining at the Menifee Buffalo Wild Wings, and may add a personal dona�on to their guest check if desired. Oct. 1 – Oct. 31, 2018 | Buffalo Wild Wings | 30123 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92584

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mally would not apply for college. Her passion to help others comes from her dream to ﬁnish what her parents started many years ago and is determined to not see their sacriﬁces go in vain. Isabel plans to con�nue her educa�on at UCLA or Cal Berkeley majoring in developmental psychology and social work to work with children. 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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HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHY PEOPLE

by Rhyan Nile

There are tons of adver�sements that push us towards ea�ng healthy, but there are not enough adver�sements that push us towards living healthy. Keeping our environment healthy will lead us to a longer and be�er life. Here are some eco friendly products and their reasoning for using them instead of other alterna�ves. Using eco friendly cleaning products will not only leave your house looki n g smellsparkly clean and ing great, it won’t release harsh chemicals and poisons in the air for humans to breathe in. Look for cleaning products that say “no phosphates or solvents”. These products are a much be�er use because they’re made from natural ingredients such as beeswax, olive

THE ART OF APPLYING EYE CREAM …… JUST PUT IT ALL OVER AND THE MORE THE BETTER! NO WAY!!! Here are some �ps from the experts: Eye cream should be applied under the eyes and on the brow bones – but never near the lash lines. Pat (don’t rub) eye cream gently along the eye sockets below the eyes. Apply eye cream day and night BEFORE moisturizer. Look for an eye cream that provides moisture for 12 hours. This way, if you apply it in the morning and at bed�me, your eyes are moisturized and get the full beneﬁt for 24 hours each day. Look for an eye cream that features a c u sto m i ze d Zamac metal applicator designed to impact microcircula-

Page A 9 oil, baking soda, and vinegar; instead of poisons like Ammonia and Chlorine. Switching from regular chemical based soap and lo�on products to a healthy, environmental friendly brand, like Meyers, will leave your skin in be�er condi�on, as well as smooth and so�. Plas�c is awful for our environment as it can be harmful to our planet as well as our animals. Cut down on your plas�c use and switch to a bamboo toothbrush instead. Instead of buying a tradi�onal lamp, use a salt lamp instead. It not only sheds light in your

home or bedroom, it cleans the air, improves your sleep, and reduces allergies. You can buy all these amazing alterna�ves in our local Menifee stores, such as, Walgreens, Target, and even the 99Cent Store. I encourage you all to not only eat healthy but also live healthy. Work together to keep our environment as well as our people healthy.

�on and massage the under eye area to help reduce puffiness. This is similar to the metal bars that trainers use on a boxer’s eyes during a fight to reduce swelling. Want to try a new eye look, fresh off the runway? Remember how you’ve been told to blend? Well, not this an espresso, deep vio�me with let, midnight blue. Do not the “Graphic blend. Line” eye. Try Third, layer an enthis look first hance shade from the using muted shades. Once you’ve mastered it, ex- lash line to the crease color. plore more vivid shades for an This should be a so� color but ultrachic, fun look. First, dust a highlight shade over the en�re eyelids (a so� color to even out the eyelid area). Second, apply a base shade on the creases to create so�, graphic lines (an arc on the crease and slightly above). Use a statement shade as

with more color than a highlight color. Apply eyeliner on the upper lash lines and between the lashes to create thickness. Apply two coats of mascara, and VOILA – You have created a Graphic Line eye. It is a bolder look, but fun with the darker fall trending apparel colors. To try this new look, please contact Sandie at: Sandie Fuenty, Ind. Advanced Color and Skin Care Consultant with Mary Kay Phone: 714-981-7013 Website: www.marykay. com/sfuenty Email: sandiesldy@aol.com For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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DID YOU KNOW EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CAN OCCUR DURING THE EMPLOYEE-SELECTION PROCESS? Did you know that your job applica�on could violate various discrimina�on laws? You haven’t even hired anyone yet and you have to worry about discrimina�on? The short answer is yes. Most employers create their own employee-selec�on process whether through hiring, adver�sing, recrui�ng, or pre-employment inquires. From the get-go, employers must truly assess what ques�ons are asked during interviews, or what content is used on applica�on forms to ensure discrimina�on will not arise during the pre-employment stage. What seems like a standard applica�on form may actually contain ac�onable discriminatory inquires, targe�ng protected characteris�cs. Does your applica�on speciﬁcally ask for: age, sex, ethnicity, marital status?” What are protected characteris�cs? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibit employers from discrimina�ng in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or na�onal origin. FEHA further prohibits discrimina�on based on marital status, medical condi�on, mental disability, physical disability, and sexual orienta�on. Also, the Pregnancy Discrimina�on Act of 1978 clariﬁes that Title VII treats discrimina�on against women due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condi�on as unlawful sex discrimina�on. Job applicants are protected as employees; therefore, it’s essen�al for employers to understand who’s legally protected and what conduct can be interpreted as discriminatory. As discrimina�on cases tend to rise in the employment arena, employers are encouraged to reevaluate their pre-employment prac�ces. Generally, an employer is prohibited from using recruitment prac�ces that (a) restrict, exclude, or classify persons on a protected basis, (b) express preference disqualifying individuals on a basis prohibited by law, or (c) adver�se the availability of posi�ons in a manner intended to discriminate. Prohibited adver�sing includes

SIX QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR OPEN ENROLLMENT SELECTIONS Each year, employers offer an open enrollment period — a window of �me to select your benefits package for the coming year. It’s easy to overlook this opportunity and maintain the status quo, but this could be a costly mistake given the significant role benefits play in your financial life. This year, resolve to review your op�ons with a fresh perspec�ve. Consider the following six ques�ons to get started:

language such as: “female posi�on,” “male posi�on,” “individuals age 25-35,” or “young.” Excep�ons may arise where an employer’s prac�ces are jus�fied; however, the applica�on of these excep�ons are rare. Defenses to pre-employment inquires include bona fide occupa�onal qualifica�on or business necessity, yet the stated defenses are narrowly construed, forcing employers to truly decipher whether such prac�ces are a necessity. Employers should seek legal advice before using any pre-employment prac�ce which tends to discriminate against a certain protected class. What should an employer avoid when interviewing for an open posi�on? Engaging in fruitful friendly conversa�on with a job interviewee may make the environment less stressful; however, free-flowing small-talk could poten�ally lead to discovering informa�on which may later be interpreted as a basis for discrimina�on. Let’s say during casual conversa�on at the close of the interview, an almost perfect candidate discloses she is forty-seven years old, a single mother of three, and suffers from a debilita�ng disability. Although you like the first candidate, your next candidate is even more qualified and simply perfect for the posi�on. However, now you have discovered protected characteris�cs about the first candidate which, if not hired, may allude to discrimina�on for failure to hire. The casual chit-chat escalated to a poten�al lawsuit for age, gender, marital status, and disability discrimina�on. To avoid allega�ons of

discrimina�on at the hiring stage, an employer should create a non-discriminatory script for interviews. Adver�sing is a produc�ve tool for looking for possible employees. However, an employer should avoid the following language when adver�sing for specific individuals or available posi�ons: Sex: “office girl,” “two-man opera�on,” “strong guys,” “aggressive female,” “big guy,” “office lady” Sex-Title Job Titles: “repairman,” “handyman,” “hostess,” “salesgirl,” “cocktail waitress,” “dra�sman,” “salesman,” “maintenance man,” “waiter”

legal assistance, check to see if your current professionals are covered under the new plans. If not, consider the cost and whether you want to work with someone new as you make your decisions.

6. Consider your financial goals. Kick off open enrollment season by reviewing your financial goals. If you’re married, talk to your spouse and realign on key priori�es for the next year. Having a clear vision can help you evaluate benefit op�ons with your lifestyle and financial situa�on for the coming year at the forefront. If you would like addi�onal support, consult a financial advisor before you finalize your enrollment form. 1 – "2018 HSA contribu�on limit for individuals with family HDHP coverage," Internal Revenue Service. h�ps://www.irs.gov/ forms-pubs/2018-hsa-contribution-limit-for-individuals-with-family-hdhp-coverage

3. Is a Health Savings Account (HSA) worth considering? If you choose a high deduc�ble health plan, you may be able to set up a Health Savings Account (HSA). With an HSA, you defer pre-tax dollars into the account. The money can be used to pay out-of-pocket costs (such as deduc�bles and co-pays for medical services) that are not covered by your health insurance. The maximum amount you could contribute in 2018 was $3,450 for an individual and $6,900 for a family¹. Any unused dollars can be carried over to the following year. 4. Is there value in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance, ranging from deduc�bles and copays to prescrip�on drugs, eyeglasses and dental work, can be reimbursed through an FSA. By directing pre-tax dollars into this account, you can reduce your net out-of-pocket costs. However, unlike HSAs, these dollars do not carry over from year to year. Any le�over money is lost, so you’ll want to plan in advance to determine an appropriate amount to save in the account.

1. Have you experienced a major life change recently? If you’re on the verge of having a child, recently sent a college graduate off on financial independence or the job status of your spouse has changed, reconsider your health insurance op�ons to accommodate your current situa�on. If you are experiencing or an�cipa�ng major health expenses, you might decide to choose a health plan with a lower deduc�ble. Or, perhaps you may decide you are be�er off paying a lower monthly premium with a higher 5. Are there other benefits I should deduc�ble. contemplate? Benefit op�ons vary by employer. 2. How do your employer’s bene- Depending on where you work, you fits selec�ons compare to those of- might have the ability to enroll in fered to your spouse? benefits such as dental coverage, Employers change their offerings eye exams, legal assistance, term life from �me to �me, so make it a pri- insurance or other specific services ority to compare your op�ons every that may be useful. Carefully weigh year. If you’re considering changing these op�ons to see if they are cost healthcare providers or op�ng in for effec�ve.

October 2018 Age: “young energe�c person,” “age 20-30,” “young company,” “college student,” “new graduate,” “young and promotable,” “recent graduate,” “li�le to no experience,” Ethnicity: “no accents,” “must be Greek,” “U.S. ci�zen,” “Japanese preferred” Marital Status: “single,” “married,” “unattached,” “no children,” “couple,” “no children calling frequently,” “family person” Since employment discrimina�on may occur during the recruitment and hiring process, an employer must decide to hire or reject a job applicant en�rely on lawful criteria. The ﬁrst step to ensure legal compliance is refraining from obtaining informa�on that can lead to discriminatory hiring decisions, thus avoid acquiring informa�on that iden�ﬁes the protected characteris�cs of a job applicant unless the employer has a valid defense. Every business owner should speak with an a�orney to ensure that the applica�ons, adver�sing, and other documents your business use are in compliance. As Jack Dixon once said, “If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results”

NANCYROSE HERNANDEZ, Esq. RAXTER LAW Concentra�ng on Employment Law and Prac�ces 27851 Bradley Rd, Ste 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 www.raxterlaw.com

iprise 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 951-679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ 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 advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor © 2018 Ameriprise FinanFile with Taylor, Taylor & Associates a fi- cial, Inc. All rights reserved. nancial advisory prac�ce of Amer- #2246776

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UPCOMING EVENTS AMBASSADOR MEETING Oct 1, 2018 at 9:00AM Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr. #102 Menifee, CA 92586 RIBBON CUTTING –MENIFEE LAKES DENTAL GROUP Oct 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM -1:00 PM 29121 Newport Rd Ste 101 Menifee, CA 92584 WAKE UP MENIFEE Oct 4, 2018 at 8:00am-9:00am Menifee Community Cupboard Holiday Pop Up Loca�on: Come join us for a cup of coﬀee Guest Speaker: Mayor Bill Zimmerman

MENIFEE 10 FOR 10: MANUFACTURING DAY Oct 5, 2018 at 8:00 AM -12:00 PM MSJC -28737 La Piedra Rd Menifee, CA 92586 Join us to ﬁnd out what’s new in the manufacturing world and a tour of MSJC’s new Makers Space RIBBON CUTTING –RAISING CANES Oct 16, 2018 at 8:00 AM -9:00 AM 29911 Antelope Rd #100, Menifee, CA 92584 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Oct 16, 2018 at 12:00pm-1:00pm Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 29737 New Hub Dr. #201 Guest Speaker: Ma�hew Ralls, BBSI

MENIFEE 10 FOR 10 EVENT: BUSINESS SOCIAL Oct 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Menifee Valley Medical Center Meet your next business connec�on. Don't forget to bring your raﬄe item! NINE AND WINE Oct 31, 2018 at 3:00pm Menifee Lakes Golf Course Join Us for Nine and Wine, a new networking experience where you can enjoy a peaceful a�ernoon on the green while making some green. Single -$25.00 2-Some - $45.00 9 Holes- 1 Drink Ticket MENIFEE 10 FOR 10: FALL FESTIVAL/ BIRTHDAY BASH- OKTOBERFEST Oct 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM -9:00 PM MSJC- 28737 La Piedra Rd Menifee, CA 92586 Join us in the Beer Garden for a taste of the local breweries and come celebrate Menifee turning 10!!!

NEW MEMBERS! Erin Furlong with Danmar Insurance TapSnap 1215 Team Quality SoCal Homes Rilynn Company Tex's BBQue, LLC Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Alton Lopex with Indoﬀ Powerhouse Gym Menifee Puildo Cleaning & Restora�on Jon's Movers Avatar Website Design Hope Has You Covered Rady's Childern's Hospital

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend. We had another successful month of mixer. Our Wake-Up Menifee morning mixer was hosted by Miller-Jones Mortuary. There were over 40 businesses showed up to network and share their success stories. One of our new businesses in town and a new Chamber member, Raising Cane, was in a�endance. Our evening mixer was hosted by Archibald’s on Newport and Menifee Road. Over 60 businesses were in a�endance along with City Councilman John Denver. Thank you, Bill Ferrise, for suppor�ng the Chamber by opening your restaurant for our mixer. Gary Veenhuizen, Veenhuizen Insurance Agency, gave a great presenta�on on Medicare at our monthly Knowledge Is Power. This seminar drew about 30 local businesses to his seminar. If you are wondering what the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce can do for your business, please contact Tony or Desiree at 951-672-1991. Thank you all for suppor�ng the Chamber. Our job at The Chamber is to connect businesses, help provide new innova�ve ideas and ways to promote and grow your business in areas you might not have thought of doing. Thank you all for suppor�ng The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Regards, Tony LoPiccolo Execu�ve Director

2018—2019 Board of Directors Vicki Carpenter: Coldwell Banker - Chair Georg Mills: A Be�er Look Home Inspec�on - 1st Vice Chair Ben Diederich: Law Oﬃces of Ben Diederich - 2nd Vice Chair Karla Gonzalez: SBDC - Secretary Larry Luna: South Paciﬁc Financial Corpora�on Treasurer Karen Nolan: LCL Realty & Property Management Past Chair Yanik Gozlan: Menifee Buzz - Director

Darci Cas�llejos: French Valley Café Director Paul Everson: Hitzeman & Evenson APC - Director Gary Gilleon: RE/Max Realty - Director Noel Cajudo: Caring Transi�ons of Menifee Director Carrie Tate-Myer: Mt. San Jacinto College Director Derek Phillips: Grand Canyon University - Director Jessie Simms: netVolu�ons - Director Denise Moore: AFLAC - Director

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Noel Cajudo, Board of Director Noel Cajudo is a Cer�ﬁed Senior Reloca�on and Transi�on Specialist providing services to seniors and adults experiencing life-changing transi�ons. Together with his wife, Rydell, Noel purchased the Caring Transi�ons franchise and launched Caring Transi�ons of Menifee in February 2018 servicing the communi�es in Menifee, Murrieta, Canyon Lake, Temecula, and the surrounding ci�es. With over 250 oﬃces na�onwide, Caring Transi�ons is the na�on’s largest and most trusted solu�on for senior reloca�on services and the resale of household goods since 2006.

As the sole contact and coordinator for senior adults, Noel ﬁnds it rewarding providing services that alleviates their stress and anxie�es normally associated with reloca�on and transi�ons in life. Noel and Rydell have resided in Menifee since 2007. Throughout the years, they raised their two sons, Ryan and Josiah, and took care of their parents. Now grown children, Ryan is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and currently an aspiring chef while Josiah is a sophomore at UC Riverside majoring in theater. Noel re�red from the United States Navy in December 2015 a�er 27 years of dedicated service. During re�rement, he focused spending quality �me with his family, golﬁng, and volunteering. In March 2016, Noel volunteered at the Friends of the Sun City Library as the manager of the Friends Used Bookstore. To date, he is the Vice President of the organiza�on and Manager of the bookstore. The revenues generated by bookstore is provided to the Sun City Library to supplement many of their programs and the purchase of new

books, materials and equipment. Since the year 2000, the Friends of the Sun City Library have provided almost $400,000 to the Sun City Library and other libraries in Menifee Valley. Noel joined the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce in January 2018 and became a Director of the Board in April 2018. Fascinated by the con�nued and posi�ve growth of Menifee, Noel aspires to further contribute to its economic growth and make Menifee “the place” to live and work in the southwest Inland Empire. As a business owner, Noel enjoys periodic collabora�on with senior living communi�es, realtors, and a�orneys in order to oﬀer a professional and trusted reloca�on and/or liquida�on resource to their clients. Noel and Rydell con�nue to enjoy their church and the variety of restaurants, shopping and ac�vi�es in Menifee Valley. With the added layer of hard work associated with entrepreneurship, they delight in crea�ng local jobs, developing business partnerships, and providing the necessary services to senior adults in our community.

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Biz Buzz HOW SHOULD YOU RESPOND TO RECORDBREAKING BULL MARKET? The investment world recently observed a milestone: the longest bull market in history. But what does this mean to you, as an individual investor? For one thing, it suggests that pa�ence and perserverence can pay off. From October 2007 to March 2009 – just 17 months – the S&P 500 stock market index fell more than 56 percent. That’s a big drop, of course, but what if you had told yourself that “enough is enough” and you decided to sell ? Consider this: The S&P 500 has now risen about 320 percent since its low point on March 9, 2009. So, if you had stayed invested during these last 9-1/2 years, your por�olio might have achieved impressive results. How long will this bull market last? No one can say for sure, and it’s usually something we don’t an�cipate that ends a bull market. (In fact, there’s no one agreed-upon defini�on of a “bull market,” although many financial experts define it as a period of rising stock prices without a drop of at least 20 percent.) Right now, the investment environment s�ll looks pre�y good: U.S. economic growth is strong, corporate earn-

ings are healthy and consumers are spending. As always, though, poten�al concerns lurk, including the effects of a looming trade war with China. Regardless of the prospects for this bull market, here are some ques�ons to ask yourself: Am I s�ll on track toward mee�ng my goals? Your investments’ performance may not match that of the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average – and that’s not a problem. These indices only track the returns of U.S. stocks, but to reach your goals, such as a comfortable re�rement, you will likely need a diversified array of investments: U.S. stocks, interna�onal stocks, bonds, government securi�es and so on. Rather than compare your investment results to those of a single market index, you should measure your progress by your own “yards�ck,” based on a variety of factors, including your por�olio’s performance but also taking into account your age, re�rement goals, risk tolerance and family situa�on. A financial professional can help you create a personalized measurement tool. Do I need to rebalance? Over �me,

your investment por�olio can become over-concentrated in some areas. For example, you might have wanted a certain percentage of your por�olio to be held in stocks, but during a long bull market, the value of U.S. stocks may have risen so much that they now take up more space than you had intended, possibly subjec�ng you to a higher level of risk. Consequently, you may need to “re-

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dows and they were le� in the front yard of the home. Workers show up in the morning ready to install new windows only to find they were stolen in the night. Wasn’t the delivery drivers fault, contractor didn’t know they were delivered early, the Loss fell on the homeowner and the insurance company paid out. Small things, large losses and building homes is never the same. Building can be very rewarding but cover the risk properly to reap the benefits and avoid the financial peril.

By Brian Walker

Many investors focus so heavily on finding the capital to acquire a unit to flip or build they neglect to worry about the poten�al loss a�er escrow closes and the work begins. A Course of Construc�on or Builders Risk policy could be the best way to protect your financial interest and limit losses if the worst scenario happens. What could happen? Why should you worry? For a nominal cost it might be worth covering your investment. Do you know who is on your property at all �mes? A general contractor might bring on several sub contractors and what happens when that sub causes a fire or leaves out equipment

balance” your por�olio by adjus�ng your investment mix. Am I maintaining a long-term perspec�ve? The 9 -1/2 years (and coun�ng) run of the bull market should remind you that successful inves�ng is not a “get-rich-quick” endeavor, but rather a gradual process requiring you to focus on the long term. Even during this lengthy runup, we’ve seen “correc�ons”– shortterm declines of 10 percent or more. But if you can s�ck with your longterm investment strategies, you will be less tempted to over-react to the inevitable bumps along the road. The record bull market makes for some interes�ng headlines for a few days – but in the long run, it’s what you do, year in and year out, that will help you write your own story. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

your realtor trips on and ends up in the hospital? Who pays for those damages and hospital bills? Does your contractor have insurance to cover your losses? What if they let their coverage lapse last week?

My ﬁrst COC loss happened when a delivery of windows showed up a day early. The delivery company dropped oﬀ three pallets of windows just as the workers were going home for the day. No one thought to secure the win-

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TECH TALK

Hello, my name is Yanik Gozlan from Local IT Repair and I write “Tech Talk”. My goal is to give tips and information on the latest gadgets or common issues you may have with your technology. I have been helping people solve their technology problems since 2002. With multiple certifications and over 20 years of experience in this industry, I will try to educate and share common interests that most of the surrounding areas are talking about.

SCARY APPS TO FREAK OUT YOUR FRIENDS ON HALLOWEEN

the front-facing camera to capture the reac�ons of the shellshocked vic�m. Thrills don’t get cheaper than this. So, what will it be? Prank phone calls, immersive stories set in the zombie apocalypse, or a bit of Paranormal Ac�vity-style AR gaming? Whatever you choose, your smartphone is a vital tool

Halloween’s coming up, so prepare a list of SpOoOoOky movies, carve up some pumpkins, and set a tripwire across your front gate to protect you from trick-or-treaters. It’s also a good �me of year to play tricks on people (like April Fool’s, but scarier), and there are some great apps designed just for that purpose. So get your spook on with our list of scary apps to try out on yourself and your friends this Hallow’s Eve.

actually communica�ng with paranormal en��es. Another way of looking at it – depending on how skep�cal you are – is that it’s a fun thing to do with your pals – turn the lights out, go wandering around the house, and see what creepy sounds you can discover

Ghost Hun�ng Tools The way this app presents itself, with all its talk of EMF meters and EVP detec�on, you’d think that you’re buying a fully-func�oning Ghostbusters-style ghost detector. With a vast dic�onary that apparently translates electromagne�c signals in the air into human words, this app works well enough that it’s convinced its users that they’re

Ghost Lens Ever read those ghost books as a kid that contain countless black-and-white pictures of creepy country roads and churchyards with spooky appari�ons in them? There are plenty of apps that let you create your own versions of these pictures, but Ghost Lens is the very best. Take a photo, then select from a bunch of preset

spooky images to superimpose onto it (or create your own appari�ons). You can set diﬀerent levels of fade to make the appari�on more or less clear and even splice together short video clips featuring your own spooky anima�ons Scary Pranks Relying on the oldest trick in the jump-scare book, this app lulls users into a false sense of security by making them focus on an image or puzzle, then abruptly switching to a scary image of your choice accompanied by a bloodcurdling scream (of your choice). You can also set it up to make a fake phone call to a friend followed by a scream, and best of all it uses

for scaring your friends, so remember to use it recklessly and plen�fully.

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She was financially independent and vaca�on twice a year at many great places. Then at age 48 she met her husband and got married. Her life then changed and realized that her career was not as important as she thought. Life is more than working NERIUM 40 to 60 hours a week. She was not INTERNATIONAL AGEbuilding her dream. She re�red at 55 years old, collected her pension and FIGHTING SKIN CARE opened a packaging business with her PRODUCTS husband in New Mexico, did food safeby Robbie Mo�er ty consul�ng as a backup plan. There Imagine waking up looking young- she met a dear friend who was one of her customers who iner, and healthier. Extroduced to her a facial perience the transproduct. That changed forma�ve line of age how she looked at her - figh�ng skincare life. The product was, and wellness prodat the �me, a two year ucts. old company, “NeriWhen I saw Angeline um Interna�onal”. She Benjamin, a woman became more confrom Jakarta, Indonefident on how she sia, the oldest looked. She went child of six chilthrough a period of dren, likes personal develop-

to spread happiness to everyone she meets and always there to help wherever the need. When she and her sister came to California, she was 18 and her sister was 17. They did not speak english, did not have any rela�ves living in the United States. They went to Marywood High School in Orange, California and lived in the dormitory. She knew that educa�on was important and she was accepted at the College of Notre Dame in Belmont CA, her sister was accepted at St Mar�n College in Olympia, WA. In one year they both received an academic scholarship. Angeline had a great career as a microbiologist. She worked for three large companies. Her last large company was Taco Bell Corpora�on for 18 years. In the last 5 years with them she was their Food Safety Oﬃcer covering the whole United States. She loved her job, worked long hours and made a good living.

ment and was able to meet wonderful, posi�ve people, and slowly she became one. That was ﬁve years ago. A�er using Nerium products, she looks more youthful, vibrant, feels be�er, lost weight and became healthier. She became a be�er version of herself. Her passion is to help others feel and look be�er. She is building her dream and wants to make a diﬀerence in people's lives. She loves being a part of Nerium Interna�onal and introducing the products to everyone she meets. Angelina is a woman on a mission. She’s happy and always smiling. She spreads that joy around. She and her husband Michael live in Menifee. She joined NAFE Network in Menifee and was appointed Co-Director. To learn about Nerium Interna�onal call her at (949) 445-9368. Her email is: albenjamin.bb27@ gmail.com.

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EXTRAVAGANZA 4 FUNDRAISER AT WEB HALL

by Robbie Mo�er

The entertainment for this year’s Extravaganza 4 Fundraiser benefited the GFWC Menifee Sun City Woman's Club and the Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley. The monies raised from this event will be divided between them. It could be as much as $2,400 for each group. The funds made from the event will allow both groups to con�nue the wonderful work they do in the community. I was honored to chair and put the event together. Amazingly, there was something for everyone. We could not have done it without the wonderful entertainers who donated their �me performing. They were thrilled with all the wonderful cer�ficates they received from Congressman Duncan Hunter, Senators Mike Morrell and Jeff Stone, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, Supervisors Marion Ashley and Chuck Washington, the City of Menifee and the GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club. It was a treat for them to meet Mayor Bill Zimmerman and Councilman John Denver.

Shelly Rufin and the famous Michael Jackson Glove

There was plenty of great desserts from Skip Thomas, Caterer. Several Woman's Club members also baked. They were Reatha Reedus and her daughter Dr. Desiree Reedus, members of the Riverside Woman's Club, Leslie Guglieme�e, Sheila Neal and Joan Wakeland. NAFE and Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs also donated food. Handling all the food was Ilja Haverkorn assisted by Kelly Robertson and Dale Iverson. Robert Hollywood was the MC and he also performed. He was assisted with the talented performers, Nicole Farrell and Ryan Johnson. Jerome Robinson, Second Genera�on Pla�er, Fleet Easton and Alicia Tennant along with Hollywood, Nicole and Ryan were the amazing adult entertainers. This year we added youth to the lineup. Camryn Creeger, 11 years old and Gabriella Warren 16. Also added were the ﬁnal winners of the Boys and Girls Club, The One Winners 2018 were Camden Brown, 7 years old who dressed and performed Michael Jackson songs, Marah Alley, 13 years old and AnAhi Garcia Rodriguez. Selling Opportunity Drawing �ckets were Lori Raupe and the Pink Lady from Hollywood, California. She wrote her ﬁrst book “Get Up, Get Out & Get A Life! Ain't Over Till I Say It's Over" at 84 years old, soon to be 87. She had a ball selling the �ckets and together they sold $1,300.00 for a chance to win one of 15 baskets. Orchestra�ng the beau�ful Table of Baskets and Silent Auc�on was Jean Olexa, assisted by Anita Pederson. Checking in our guests were Sue Lopez and Leslie

Lori Raupe & the Pink Lady from Hollywood

Guglieme�. Giving out the door prize �ckets were Sheila Caruso and Sue Lopez. Winners of the baskets were Sandy Fuenty, Lori Raupe, Shelly Ruffin, Ilja Haverkorn, Sonya Ma�hies, Melody Warner, Judy Karney, CeCe Alvarado, Diane D, and Jean Olexa. Some won several baskets. We also had some silent auc�on items, walking away with some great trips and one beau�ful quilt. The winners for the silent auc�on were Vivian Haire, Kris�n Spoon and Julia Canaga. Several door prizes were given out with the prize of the day, a big basket worth $200.00 donated by the VeriDiva Organiza�on, Founder/CEO Mercy Noland. Other donors for door prizes were Sandy Fuenty, Mary Kay, Sheila Caruso, Avon, NAFE, Global Society Female Entrepreneurs and the Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley. One of the highlights was the photo of Michael Jackson’s jeweled glove given to Camden Brown by Dr. Cherilyn Lee who was a friend of Michael Jackson. Seeing the expression on Camden’s face when he got those photos was precious and heartwarming. He will forever cherish them. Thank you Dr. Cherilyn Lee, one of my NAFE members for making that possible. Below is a photo of the glove with Camden and Shelly Rufin who a�ended the event. A big thank you to our sponsors Supervisor Marion Ashley, Riverside Board of Supervisors, Councilman Greg August, NAFE, Global Society Female Entrepreneurs, Menifee Valley Lions Club, The Women of Global Change, Archibalds, Andy's Express Wash, Mike Davis and Media Sponsors, Hawthorne World Wide, Crea�ve Solu�ons Marke�ng & Prin�ng, Evolu�on Solu�on Marke�ng, Menifee Buzz, City by App, Valley News, and 24/7. Also thank you to the Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to partner with them this year for this event. Thank you to everyone who bought �ckets and filled the house with 214 in attendance. Our Woman's Club, President, Joan E Wakeland thanked everyone for a�ending. She was thrilled with the turnout and seeing the room filled was a great vision. Like she always says: "Together we can do more.”

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vision and values established to gauge what was best for Menifee. We got it right, for the right reasons: Citywide Focus – Develop a cohesive direc�on for the City. Fair Representa�on WE WANT – Make certain that OUR MAYOR all residents are ELECTED - NO represented on the ON MEASURE I Council. Increase the City’s Influence in the It’s been a quite a Region -Provide decade since the consistency on repeople in Sun City, gional boards and Quail Valley, Romocommissions. land, rural Menifee Equitable AllocaValley and planned �on of Resources neighborhoods of Menifee Lakes voted in 2008 and - Consider the whole of the City’s needs when alloca�ng financial and the City of Menifee was born. We persevered through the grow- staff resources. ing pains of the early years. We Making Every Vote Count – The oplook around and we like what we portunity for every ci�zen to vote see: More businesses opened, new for 1 Councilmember and the Mayparks were built, roads were ex- or. panded and community services Can you find your neighborhood? You live in 1 of 4 Council Districts. improved. In 2010 residents had a New op�on Everyone lives in the Mayor’s Disand we voted to establish an elect- trict. ed Mayor. There was forethought, That’s good! It works well for a city with a large geographic area and a growing popula�on. Then 2008 Now 2018 It’s Be�er to have a voice and vote Residents 67,705 90,595 for two members of the city council rather than just one. Businesses 8,635 12,519 We support the current four city Students 15,252 19,010 council districts and elected mayor City Budget $18.3 mil. $53.1 mil. form of city governance. It’s working well and provides stability at Sources: SCAG Community Profile, City of Menifee CAFR

City Hall that beneﬁts us all. Join us, It’s Best. Vote NO on Measure I Be�y Bouris, Darci Cas�llejos, Joe Daugherty, Darcy Kuenzi, Lynn Ma�ocks, Ron Sullivan Menifee Cityhood Commi�ee Members

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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and City Senior Health Fair. At the polls, voters will also see two measures, Measure I and Measure J, which will ask residents the following ques�ons:

NOVEMBER BALLOT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Menifee residents will elect two Council Members on November 6th, one each from District 2 and District 4. Incumbent, Ma�hew Liesemeyer, is the only qualiﬁed candidate for District 2, whereas the District 4 seat has two candidates, Dean Deines and Gloria Sanchez. Candidates have declared their statements emphasizing the growth of the city and improving ﬁnances. Liesemeyer, who has been the representa�ve for District 2 for four years, said in his statement that he would be honored to have the ci�zens’ support so that he may con�nue to achieve the goals he has established, such as increased public safety, expanded infrastructure and preserva�on of the rural lifestyle. Liesemeyer is commi�ed to pro-

MENIFEE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH OCTOBER FESTIVITIES The City of Menifee is holding Menifee 10, a series of fes�vi�es in October to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the incorpora�on, with the mo�o: “Celebra�ng the Past, Embracing the Future”. On September 20th, star�ng with the State of the City Address, the City of Menifee is looking to hold various events for all segments of residents including the Fall Fes�val, the Annual Mayor’s Ball, Mul�cultural Fes�val,

Measure I: Shall the ordinance providing for (1) the elec�on of an At-Large Mayor to two term in 2020, (2) the elimina�on of the At-Large Mayor oﬃce in 2022, and (3) the crea�on of a ﬁ�h City Council District in 2022, be adopted?

viding a more stable tax base so that the city can provide high quality services. District 4 Candidate, Dean Deines, said in his statement: “An experienced Council Member needs to be elected as Menifee con�nues to grow, and a voice that knows city finances should be in the council. With 28 years of public finance experience in cu�ng budgets, financing roads and sheriff sta�ons, I will make sure your tax dollars are spent wisely.” Deines, who is currently the Vice-Chairman of Valley Health Family Night and Poker Run. The Southwestern Riverside County City was incorporated by resident votes and became Riverside County’s 26th city 10 years ago, on October 1st, 2008. Since then, Menifee’s growth exceeded expecta�ons with a stable increase in tax revenues and economic plans. The Community Services announced the upcoming program for the fes�vi�es as this year marks the 10th anniversary of the city. On September 29, for the second and last event of this month, Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley will be hosting children and families in a family

System Board of Directors, will join the compe��on on Elec�on Day against the District’s second candidate, Gloria Sanchez. A member of the Senior Advisory Committee and Homeless Task Force, she hopes to collect the votes in the elec�on with her pledge on “put�ng ci�zens ﬁrst by considering what is best for each of our diverse groups of residents.” She has been involved in various bodies and ac�vi�es in Menifee, including the

event, giving the children fun op�ons such as game trailers and paintball. Guests will be served free barbeque. Menifee Valley Historical Associa�on has prepared a Poker Run for residents. Celebra�ng the Antelope-Menifee Rural Center’s 70

Measure J: Shall Ordinance 2018-XXX, elimina�ng term limits applicable to the City Council Members of the City of Menifee, and to the Mayor of the City of Menifee, be adopted?” The deadline for residents to register or re-register to vote is 12 p.m. on the 15th calendar day before November 6th. A California driver’s license or iden�fica�on, last four digits of the Social Security Number and the voter’s date of birth will be necessary. Any voter can vote by mail and save �me by avoiding lines on Elec�on Day. Details are included by visi�ng “Myvoteinfo” website. years, the event will require residents to start at the Rural Center and visit five selected historical monument checkpoints to receive a playing card at each one. The best poker hand visi�ng the Rural Center will be awarded at the end of the game, a�er which people can enjoy the barbeque prepared by the Lions Club at the Rural Center. On Friday, October 5th, following the Poker Run, Rotary Club of Menifee will host the Annual Mayor’s Ball. Residents can book �ckets online or by mail. On Sunday, October 7th, in collabora�on with the Valley Resource Center and Mt. San Jacinto College, the City is hos�ng Veterans 5K Walk Run and Classic Car Show, where vendors and music will also be featured, with proceeds going to deployed troops. On Saturday, October 13th, another fun event for families, the Mul�cultural Fes�val will feature different examples of tradi�ons and cultures from around the world at the Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park. Those who think they can tear up the track can show their skills with their homebuilt cars in the Soap Box Derby on the same day. On October 20, the series of Menifee’s celebra�on events will conclude with the Birthday Bash & Fall Fes�val at Mt. San Jacinto College where a costume contest, the Oktoberfest Beer Garden and live entertainments will be wai�ng for residents. Menifee’s celebra�on month will feature other events: • Manufacturing Day on October 5th. • Amphitheater Grand Opening Concert and Dog Days on October 6. • Art Council Gallery on October 7th, and • Menifee Valley Hospital Mixer on October 10th. Sponsorship and vendor opportuni�es are available for most of the 10 year celebra�on events. For more informa�on on the schedule, people can visit the city website or call the Community Services at (961) 723-3880.

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LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER

By Joan E Wakeland

October is the month of breast cancer awareness. I have rela�ves and many friends that have been affected with this malady. Many people have someone in their family or know friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is a serious issue affec�ng both men and women. It is a fact that more women are affected than men, however, breast cancer has no parameters. You don’t have to be rich or poor, black or white, young or old! You don’t have to be a female! I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my friends, Fran McFall, who was diagnosed in April of 1992. She states: “I am beyond the ques�on of why I got breast cancer. I guess the ques�on is “how did I get hand-picked to survive it?” Fran had a lumpectomy and two days later, she had the same breast removed in a modified mastectomy due to the spread of cancer into her lymph nodes. Fran received one year of chemotherapy, lost her red hair, wore lots of hats, and experienced another hurricane - Hurricane Iniki in Kauai all in the same year! She received lots of support from friends and family especially her daughter Courtney. That support kept the humorous side of her going. She has been a Reach and Recovery Volunteer with the American Cancer Society a�er experiencing cancer. Fran has been visi�ng pa�ents who have just had a lumpectomy or mastectomy. She encourages them to keep their spirits and let them know that there is life after breast cancer! Early detec�on is the key, therefore, all women should prac�ce monthly breast self examina�on. If a lump is found early, when it is small and before any symptoms appear, a woman

has more treatment op�ons. Early detec�on also means that a woman’s chances for saving her breast are be�er! Each of us is responsible for our own health. If your doctor has not men�oned the need for a mammogram, please ask him/her to order one for you. Remember, most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no history of it in their family. Three fourths of all breast cancers occur in women over 50 years. Early detec�on o�en means less surgery. Finding out if you have breast cancer early, can save your life. Fran later went on to become the coordinator of “Reflec�ons“, a resource center at UCLA that deals with the cosme�c side effects of cancers treatment for men, women and children. The center has hats, wigs,scarves, bras, prosthesis, lymphedema garments, teddies and many more items. Fran has been cer�fied to fit women with all

of the above. This center was founded by benefactors, Ted Mann and Rhonda Fleming Mann. Fran has stated that this was the most rewarding posi�on as she was able to give back to the community of cancer pa�ents and their families on the road to recovery. Without cancer I would not have had the opportunity to meet all of the people that stepped through the doors of Reﬂec�ons and later became good friends. Fran McFall shared this as she hopes to inspire you. “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact on life. A�tude, to me, is more important than facts, than the past, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gi�edness or skill.” It will make or break a company....a church....a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the a�tude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We

cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string that we have, and that is our at�tude. I am convinced that LIFE is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it and so it is with you …”WE ARE IN CHARGE OF OUR ATTITUDES” by Charles Swindoll. Please take charge, if you have not been screened, please do so real soon! Disclaimer: This informa�onal ar�cle was wri�en to inspire individuals who have had cancer or are Caregivers to cancer pa�ents. Joan E Wakeland, interviewed Fran McFall who has been a cancer pa�ent since 1992. The author hopes that you have been made aware of beneﬁts of early detec�on. See your Physician for more informa�on and medical advice. Joan Wakeland can be reached at (909) 721-7648 or joanewakeland@ gmail.com

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