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Volume 8

Issue # 9

Spring 2019

INSIDE CHOOSING A TRUSTEE IS A LEAP OF FAITH One of the decisions you make when dra�ing a will is choosing a executor. The best thing about the role of the executor is that whomever you choose will be supervised by the Probate Court. This means the selec�on process does not have to be so rigorous since the Probate Court will ensure that they comply with your last wishes and desires. Page B1

MENIFEE IS BLOOMING

By Rhyan Nile

With all the recent fires and a downpouring of rain and cooler weather, we can now see the hills and our background filled with beau�ful blooming poppies and wildflowers. It’s that �me of year where we get to stop and smell the flowers and enjoy our beau�ful city for what it truly is. Here are a few sugges�ons and affordable ideas related to the environment.

Go Fly A Kite Menifee has close to 30 parks to choose from. We can't name all of them but here are a few sugges�ons this spring.

Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park, an 11 acre beau�fully landscaped Park is open to residences. They even have a skate and bicycle park for those who want to go a li�le extreme for spring. This popular park is located on Newport Road and Lone Pine. Whea�ield Park, a public park with mul�ple baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball court, plus great playground, picnic area & BBQs, nice area to walk around, located at 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee. Come on out for fireworks at this year’s Independence Day Celebra�on, June 29th, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Aldergate Dog Park Bring your beloved pets to one of our local dog parks and have a mini photoshoot. Menifee’s four-legged creatures and their owners can be thankful. Aldergate Park offers fenced-in, off-leash dog parks for large and small breeds, as well as a playground, baseball field, a picnic area and restrooms, located at 28688 Aldergate Dr., Menifee. Check out the cityofmenifee.us for a list of parks and trails near you.

Go Take a Hike Menifee has a few hiking trails that have beau�ful views at the top and are worth the effort. Great exercise and medita�on. Menifee Cross Hike located at Aldergate Dr, in Menifee is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR TAX REFUND? We’re ge�ng close to the taxﬁling deadline. For many of us, this means it’s that �me of year when we get our biggest ﬁnancial windfall – a tax refund. If you have recently received a refund, or are expec�ng to get one in the next few weeks, what should you do with it? Page B3

Heritage Lake & Menifee Lakes Trails, a 25 acre lake with a concrete walking trail around it. A picturesque lakeside park with a tranquil vibe oﬀering trails for walking and jogging. There are exercise sta�ons along the way with tasks or just get lost in playing with the geese, birds, ducks and turtles. Heritage Lake is located on Heritage Lake Dr, Menifee. Menifee Lakes located on Menifee Lakes Dr, Menifee. Page A2

SPRING HAS SPRUNG CLEAN Spring has sprung! The ﬂowers have bloomed, the air is fresh but for some odd reason there is an urge to clean! Page A9

LOCAL BUZZ

SPRING FEST & CENTRAL PARK GRAND OPENING Saturday, April 13 9 am-1 pm | FREE* Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive Enjoy an eggstravagant morning ﬁlled with spring-themed ac�vi�es! Ac�vi�es will include an egg hunt, visits with the Spring Bunny (don’t forget to bring your camera), games and nonproﬁt vendors. Egg hunt is available for ages 0-12 and there will be an inclusive egg hunt for all ages. *$5 Kids Zone wristband is available.

LOCAL BUZZ MENIFEE INAUGURATES PAT WALSH AS CHIEF OF POLICE

On April 2nd, Menifee City Hall was buzzing with the eager and hopeful faces of the community as 35 year Police Force Veteran, Pat Walsh. Page B8

Check out the ﬂyer on page A10 for all the details. Hope to see you there.

CITY BUZZ MENIFEE CITY HALL MOVES TO NEW INTERIM LOCATION

The City of Menifee oﬃcials and staﬀ began moving into its newly leased interim City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road in Menifee. Page B7

LOCAL BUZZ MOVING FORWARD, ONE KICK AND PUNCH AT A TIME

Exci�ng announcement coming out of Tiger Rock Mar�al Arts oﬀ Winchester and Hunter Road, the academy is now under one owner. Page A6

WINE COUNTRY TEMECULA VALLEY

Balloon & Wine Fes�val May 31st �ll June 2nd 2019 Page A7

TECH BUZZ THE PROS AND CONS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING

A look at the ups and downs of being so digitally connected to people Page B4

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Local Con�nua�on from A1

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Walking Club is a fitness walk on the walking trail to Lazy Creek Park. Join ac�ve seniors Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Check out your pedometer for a chance to earn monthly incen�ves. Please contact the Menifee Community Services Department at 951-723-3880. Fit A�er 50 Fit A�er 50 is an exercise program with emphasis on improving strength, balance and mobility, every Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This class is offered by Riverside County Office on Aging. Please contact the Menifee Community Services Department at 951-723-3880. Stop and Smell the Roses (Poppies) You want to see fields of orange flowers, but don’t want to drown in the poppy apocalypse in Lake Elsinore? You have sev-

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com eral other poppy viewing opportuni�es around Menifee if you're steering clear of the mega-popular Walker Canyon, which Lake Elsinore officials temporarily closed a�er thousands of people trying to see flowers and take selfies caused gridlock on Interstate 15 and city streets around the trailhead. The city eventually re-opened the canyon, and it was announced that weekend visitors would have to take a $10 shu�le bus ride to the fields. Visitors can s�ll park along Walker Canyon Road and Temescal Canyon Road, which are parallel to the north and south of Interstate 15, respec�vely. But the new plan includes the Wyrock Parking lot, 31-000 Lake St., which will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go play in the traffic Menifee be�er together community beau�fica�on is another way to help plant roses and make our city beau�ful. Saturday, April 27th at 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. the event happens every year and is put together by the Habitat for Humanity and the City of Menifee. Lend a hand in helping beau�fy Menifee. A variety of worksta�ons and tasks are available around the city. Register in advance at www.justserve.org to be a part of this rewarding event! Sun City residents may apply for help with projects by calling Habitat for Humanity at (951) 296-3362. Volunteers are essen�al to the success of this project. For more informa�on, contact the Menifee Community Services Department at 951723-3880.

Get Lost Clever Fox Escape Rooms If you are looking to find fun things to do for kids & adults near Menifee, than doing one of Clever Fox Escape Rooms is the ideal team building ac�vity. It is a real-life puzzle room adventure that puts you in a room for 60 minutes, with up to 10 people. The goal is to try to solve different objec�ves to ul�mately free yourself and team before the clock runs out. Located at 29800 Bradley Rd, Unit 11, Menifee (951) 269-2321. Your history - Learn About this great city of ours Be a tourist in your own city. Go to places where you haven’t been to before. Learn the history of Menifee by visi�ng the Menifee History Museum located at 26301 Garbani Rd. They are open every Sunday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The museum includes many exhibits describing the history of the area. How it became to be what it is today. How the place we called home has evolved over the years. Who was significant in making it happen for us?. For more informa�on, visit menifeehistory.com. Lookout for any events they may have. Take a Class at Menifee Community Services Department Explore the many classes and ac�vi�es the City has to offer! • • • • • • •

Cooking and Baking Classes Instruc�onal Basketball Juniors Crochet for Beginners Family Paint Night Li�le Learners Spanish Dance Classes Taekwondo Classes

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Tennis Lessons Beginner and Intermediate Online Driver’s Educa�on The Riding Academy Horseback Riding Lessons and Horse Day Camps And So Much more.

Please contact the Menifee Community Services Department at (951) 723-3880. Valley-Wide Recrea�on Center Classes Valley-Wide Recrea�on Center, located at 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee has plenty of classes and fun ac�vi�es this spring. Some include adult so�ball, drama camp, jazzercise cardio strength and stretch, line dancing classes, and taekwondo mar�al arts to name a few. Any ques�ons regarding our facility, please call (951) 672-6744. Give us your Best Shot! If you want to do something more laid back, grab a canvas, some art supplies from your local cra� stores like Michaels and Target and head over to your favorite spot and either paint, draw, color, or write. Being ar�s�c in any way is a healthy and soothing way to relieve stress. Capture the beauty of Spring in Menifee and its surroundings. Take pictures of the beau�ful ﬂowers, our many lakes, our beau�ful parks, the overview of the city. Anything that takes your breath away or leaves you speechless, even for a split second, is worth capturing. Share your experience with us, our Buzz viewers. You might ﬁnd yourself pos�ng a picture on all social media at menifeebuzz.com

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Art

COLLEEN ACKERMAN ARTS COUNCIL MENIFEE AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

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nize and release the spirit of your inner child, you will experience a joy or happiness that will posi�vely aﬀect your life, resul�ng in a more meaningful existence and an a�tude of gra�tude that will impact everyone you encounter. The arts can facilitate that." Believing in the value of all visual and performing arts and their ability to

from art show set-ups and tear-downs to �cket sales, and gree�ng patrons. Past responsibili�es have included Vice-President of ACM, coordina�ng free dance classes, orchestra�ng the "Crazy Hat" booth at the Independence Day celebra�on, and  most notably, Chairperson of the MGT commi�ee, one of the most exci�ng local events in Menifee.

bring about this physical, emo�onal and spiritual wellbeing, Colleen and her husband, Bill, encouraged their children, to pursue ar�s�c experiences. The Ackermans got their children involved in The Temecula Fine Arts Network at young ages and they spent countless hours suppor�ng their children as stage parents, helping with costumes, publicity, and anything else that was needed. Their children, Savannah, Payden, and Sierra, performed in many produc�ons at Paloma High School under the direc�on of Greg Newman, who now teaches at Heritage High School.  Both Savannah and Payden went on to pursue degrees in Theater Arts. Everyone in the family sings. Payden is a writer, actor and director and Savannah is a fourth grade teacher in an arts charter school. Bill plays guitar with his friends and Colleen says she dances 'like no one is watching', whenever and wherever she can. Bill and Colleen are ac�ve in the Menifee community and several years ago began an annual  social gathering that came to be known as the ‘Barn Dance’. The inten�on of the event was to promote and beneﬁt the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard and became increasingly popular and well a�ended.  "It was a wonderful opportunity to do line, contra and round dancing where the emphasis was on fun, not perfec�on," said Colleen. They are hoping to do another one next fall. Colleen has been a trustee for Arts Council Menifee since 2013 and has contributed in countless ways to all aspects of ACM and o�en plays some role in any of the organiza�on’s major shows and events. She has been ac�ve in everything

Menifee’s Got Talent is in its eighth year and has been growing in both size and produc�on quality since its crea�on. The compe��on gives performing ar�sts of diﬀerent styles and backgrounds an opportunity to audi�on to be a part of

by Jim T. Gammill

Colleen Ackerman was born in Karlstad, Minnesota. At the �me, the �ny town near the Canadian border had a popula�on of only 750 and offered a pre�y unique childhood experience for young Colleen. Growing up in Karlstad, most ac�vi�es were focused around church and school. At an early age Colleen found herself singing in the children's choir and taking piano lessons. She joined the adult church choir and the high school chorus when she was a freshman. Colleen was drawn to all types of music, dancing, singing, and playing the drums, but she was especially fond of singing and had many opportuni�es to perform throughout her �me as a student. In addi�on to par�cipa�ng in regional and state singing compe��ons, she was a member of several vocal ensembles and was involved in band, drama, and cheer. “When you go to a school that small, you just end up doing everything,” Ackerman said. A�er gradua�ng from high school, Colleen a�ended the University of Minnesota and focused on science to pursue a career in the medical field.  In an effort to give her a break from her difficult class load, she enrolled in a dance class. Li�le did she know that just one class would change everything. “I ended up taking a dance class and I fell in love with it,” Colleen reflects with a smile, “I felt like my spirit came out when I danced and it was dance that led me to my profession.  I knew that whatever I did would have to include movement!" It was around this �me that Ackerman chose to alter her educa�onal path. Knowing she was not going to be a professional dancer, she decided to combine her love of movement with her interest in science and decided to pursue a graduate degree in exercise physiology. She earned her Master's Degree in 1982 from the University of Arizona. Since then, she has dedicated her life to trying to bring health and wellness (mind, body, spirit) to others. She began her career with the YMCA and has taught health, nutri�on, and all types of fitness classes as an adjunct professor at MSJC for the last 27 years. Having re�red in June, 2018, she is now a subs�tute instructor, but con�nues to share her love of fitness and wellness by teaching yoga at Hemet Valley Recovery Center. “All my life I’ve always tried to devote all that I could to encourage and teach others to do as many things as possible to find passion and joy in their own lives. I believe that if you can recog-

TALENTED PERFORMERS WANTED! Sign up to audi�on for the 8TH MENIFEE’S GOT TALENT at www. artscouncilmenifee.org. Applica�on deadline is April 11! 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, musicians, comedians, magicians, jugglers, etc. to perform for a live audience. All ages are welcome

the spectacular produc�on. Those that have a�ended past MGT shows have been awed by the level of amazing, local talent that graced the stage. What a�endees couldn’t see were the countless number of hours that Colleen (and the MGT commi�ee) spent to make sure that everything went according to plan. Colleen had this to say about MGT,  "MGT has been a most rewarding adventure!  I was apprehensive about taking on the responsibility, but I have go�en so much help from fellow trustees and friends in the community that I don't feel overwhelmed. Thanks to the wonderful artists that audi�on. Each year we have had an amazing show of local talent. Joseph Olivarez, the band and Choral Director at Hans Christensen Middle School, will be volunteering his �me and exper�se once again this year.  He is a brilliant director, stage manager, and sound technician, which makes my job easy!." ACM Trustee, Kathleen Crain, had the following to say about Colleen Ackerman: “Colleen always has a smile and a friendly word for everyone. She does a fantas�c job planning Menifee's Got Talent and the Crazy Hat booth at the Menifee 4th of July celebra�on. Colleen is willing to lend a hand to help others at all of Arts Council Menifee func�ons. She is truly a fantas�c person!” It is for Colleen Ackerman’s commitment to furthering the arts, her passion to help others, her desire to spread joy and gra�tude, and the resul�ng countless contribu�ons to the community, that Arts Council Menifee is pleased to name her as March’s Ambassador of the Month.

and encouraged to audi�on, either with an online video of their talent or at the live audi�ons on Sat., April 13, 10AM-2PM at the Kay Ceniceros North Annex located at 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee. Visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org for more informa�on and applica�on. Menifee's Got Talent will be held Friday, May 10, 7-9:30pm at Hans Christensen Middle School, 27625 Sherman Rd., Menifee. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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GOYA CLUB DE COCINA LAUNCHES POP-UP WORKSHOPS City of Industry, California -- Goya Foods California is launching its popular Goya Club de Cocina Workshops. Celebra�ng its sixth year, the Goya Club will present PopUp Workshops at special events in Southern California. High demand for the Workshops prompted Goya to work with community partners to offer Pop-Up Workshops for a greater number of par�cipants and offer them the membership benefits that go along with joining the Goya Club. The first Goya Club Pop-Up Workshop will be held at the Hispanic Lifestyle La�na Conference on April 11, 2019 at 11:30 am, at the Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 700 N. Haven Ave, Ontario, CA 91764. The workshop will feature Special Guest Chef Rosie O’Connor, the award-winning Chef-Owner of Provecho Grill and Xicana CaliMex restaurants. The conference’s highly an�cipated La�nas of Influence Luncheon will follow, where thirty-one outstanding La�nas will be recognized and each will receive

fer par�cipants something new to try in their kitchens. Par�cipants who sign up for the Goya Club free membership will receive a membership card, recipes nd samples, and a re-usable shopping tote. The Goya Club is a community ini�a�ve that furthers Goya’s commitment to healthy communi�es. For more informa�on on the Pop-Ups Workshops, dates and loca�ons and to register, please go to Eventbrite at: goyapopup.eventbrite.com. The free Goya Club Membership oﬀers special beneﬁts and prizes including: • Exclusive Contests – Members automa�cally entered to win �ckets to special events and concerts. • Free Product at Community a Goya Gi� Basket. For complete conference informa�on visit: h�p://bit. ly/2AaDvR8. The Pop-Up Workshops are a fun experience sharing new recipes, cooking �ps, and new products to real life chefs (home cooks), foodies and food enthusiasts interested in fresh cooking ideas. Secrets for using healthier ingredients and new twists on tradi�onal recipes will of-

GRILLED SAUSAGES WITH FIG AND ONION JAM Chances are you’ll find many other uses for this fragrant sweet-tart jam. Enjoy it on a grilled-cheese or ham sandwich or serve it with a cheese or charcuterie board. It’s the perfect complement for fresh goat cheese or a tangy Cheddar. Pair with your favorite Temecula Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah. Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ pound (125 g) dried Calimyrna figs, stems removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, about 10 ounces (315 g), halved and thinly sliced from root to stem 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme ½ teaspoon ground fennel seed Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or more to taste 4 fresh Italian sausages, hot or sweet, 5 to 6 ounces (155 g to 185 g) each Direc�ons: Put the figs in a small saucepan with 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion, thyme, and fennel seed. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, s�rring o�en, un�l the onions are so�, golden-brown, and sweet, about 30 minutes. Lower the heat if necessary to prevent burning. While the onions cook, prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. Li� the figs out of the liquid with a slo�ed spoon and slice thinly. Add the figs to the onions, along with the sherry vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the fig-cooking liquid. Cook, s�rring o�en, un�l the liquid has been absorbed and the flavors have merged, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste for seasoning. The jam should be moist with a bal-

anced sweet-tart flavor. Grill the sausages un�l they are nicely browned all over and feel firm when probed, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with the warm jam. Suggested Pairings: Bel Vino Winery ~ Cabernet Sauvignon Vintners Selec�on – Aromas & flavors of black cherry, plum and dark chocolate. Callaway Winery ~ 2014 Winemaker’s Reserve Syrah – Dark, spicy and brimming with black fruit, this vintage will only get be�er with �me. Danza Del Sol Winery ~ 2014 Syrah – Flavors of ripe black cherry, plum and hints of chocolate and tobacco laced finish. Gershon Bachus Vintners ~ 2010 Aquilo God of North Wind Cabernet Sauvignon – The smooth velvety finish carries a blackberry undertone.

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New and delicious recipes - 24 hours, 365 days a year at: www. goya.com. GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in La�n American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean Islands, and Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary tradi�ons of Hispanic communi�es around the world; the combina�on of authen�c ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient prepara�on makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more informa�on on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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ROCKY'S COMEDY LIVE

Get your �ckets at RockysComedyLive.com or call us at 951-821-6262. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Discounts are available for Mount Palomar wine club members. Special engagement shows prices vary. Check website for details.

Rocky's Comedy Live brings up and and coming comics to venues throughout Southern California. Now you can catch Rocky's Comedy Live at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula CA.

1. If you put two straws in your mouth, one inside a drink and one outside it, you won't be able to drink through either straw. 2. A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it. 3. A group of pugs is called a grumble. 4. The great wall of China is 1,400 miles long! 5. In 2013, Candy Crush made $850,000 per day! 6. There are pictures of Knights ﬁgh�ng Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why. 7. Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years. 8. Extremely high pressured water can easily cut through a steel beam. 9. Over 50% of lo�ery players go back to work a�er winning the jackpot. 10. In Mexico, ar�sts can pay their taxes using artwork that they create. 11. Hewle� Packard was started at a garage in Palo Alto in 1939. 12. An ar�st in Iowa named Patrick Acton built a complete model of Hogwarts out of matchs�cks. 13. In 2012, a Bri�sh man named Wesley Carrington used a metal detector for the ﬁrst �me and found £100,000 worth of Roman gold within 20 minutes. 14. Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plas�c bo�les. 15. The Statue of Liberty is made out of copper. When originally built, it looked like a shiny new penny! 16. Almost all varie�es of breakfast cereals are made of grass.

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Local MOVING FORWARD, ONE KICK AND PUNCH AT A TIME Exci�ng announcement coming out of Tiger Rock Mar�al Arts oﬀ Winchester and Hunter Road, the academy is now under one owner. Jennifer Walker has bought out her partners a�er 4 years and is taking sole control of the program. Owning her own academy has been a dream of hers since she started in Mar�al Arts 14 years ago and is excited to share her knowledge. The studio is located at 29992 Hunter Road in Murrieta, in the same parking lot as Rus�co Italian Restaurant. They have been opened for 4 years and spent the last 3 years in the complex. The main discipline taught is Taekwondo but with an emphasis on character development for the younger students.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Taekwondo is a self-defense mar�al art focusing equal use of hand and foot. At this academy they offer partner based experience focused on sports, compe��on, ar�s�c expression and self-defense. Students develop mar�al art skills which result in increased confidence, discipline, focus, coordina�on and social competency. Tiger Rock offers classes for Home-Schooled students during the day and night classes for all students. Classes start for 4 year olds and the oldest student Jennifer has taught was 82 years young. Free trial classes are available and specials are offered for sign ups, with discounts for mul�ple family members. Stop by the academy before classes from 3-5pm for more informa�on and night classes start at 5:15pm M-F. Saturday classes are offered star�ng at 9am for 4-6 year olds and 9:30am for all family members. A few classes during the week are designated as ‘Family’ classes and everyone is invited to work out together. Jennifer Walker can be reached at the studio by calling 951-373-3071, or find them on Facebook under Tiger Rock Mar�al Arts of the Valley or email: valleymar�alarts@ gmail.com.

READY FOR A REAL TRANSFORMATION?

By Robbie Mo�er

This new year how many of us are telling ourselves it’s �me to get some weight oﬀ. Perhaps in a few months we are not doing what we are suppose to do? To really stay on track, one can use a coach. Some work with trainers but a coach really stays on top and on target. Some mo�va�onal speakers will tell you all it takes for you is to decide to lose the weight. Sounds so simple and easy? Not so much! It takes a decision you make over and over again. It takes aligning your mind with your body and kicking sabotage and excuses to the curb un�l they no longer come knocking. Your mindset is more than half your fear. What mo�vated her? Fear! It wasn't fear of taking medica�on for the rest of her life for high blood pressure, fear of having a stroke or a heart a�ack or becoming diabe�c. It was the fear of seeing 200 on the scale. Whether you’ve tried once or ten �mes, the only failure is giving up. The point of power is in this moment. It takes courage to start. Don’t think you have to do it alone. Samantha's been where you are. She was 43 when she decided to lose the "baby weight" and her baby was then ten years old. She went from couch potato to marathon runner in her 40's. Topping the scale at 198 pounds and taking medica�on to control her high blood pressure while working in a job she hated was her rock

bo�om. She couldn't predict a�er reaching her weight goal, it would set her on a path to helping others as a weight loss coach. She is soon to be 50 and has kept it oﬀ. Because it was so hard to do, she is very proud of herself for doing it. She decided to share her journey when people started asking her for help. Losing weight is a good thing not only to make us look good but for our health as well. As a weight loss coach, she can help you discover the best path to your goal! Everyone has a diﬀerent rock bottom. Don't wait for a health crisis before you take ac�on. She’s been there. She knows what it feels like. She now helps frustrated, overweight women who are sick and �red of feeling fat and miserable, feeling hopeless that you’ll ever reach your weight loss goals, hiding in the back of photos because you know you’ll detest seeing yourself in the picture. If it’s you, there is hope. Improve your health. Let her help you transform your life. She’ll be honored to partner with you to make your health goals a reality! Learn more about her work at www. samanthakeith.com. You can reach her via text or call at 951-285-2940 or samantha@samanthakeith.com. She now has numerous marathons under her belt and looking for more to compete in. Never in her wildest dreams did she ever think she would do a marathon. Samantha is a member of the Murrieta Nafe group. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT

TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL

May 31st �ll June 2nd 2019

We are ROCKIN' WINE COUNTRY Saturday, June 1, with 3 Doors Down, Soul Asylum & Dishwalla on the main stage - but there is so much more! Try up to 20 wineries pouring with up to 60 different wines? How about food and wine pairing, cooking demonstra�ons, microbrews and cra� beers? We've got a game area for you to pass some �me in between wine tasting, dining, and concerts. Early Birds get to see the Hot Air Balloons launch (6 am) You can hitch a ﬂight or take a 5-minute ride. Balloons are WEATHER PERMITTING and are down by 9:30 a.m. (It's too warm midday) A�er dusk you can enjoy a mini balloon glow (tethered balloons) ignite burners making the canopies glow against the dark night sky.

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The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 20182019 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, ability to persevere and overcome challenging circumstances, community service, and how they make a difference on their high school campus. February’s students and their families a�ended a breakfast sponsored by the Perris and Menifee Chambers of Commerce along with local businesses and organiza�ons. Principals and teachers from each high school shared stories about the students and they each received cer�ficates of recogni�on, numerous gi�s, congratula�ons and encouragement from local, county, state and federal dignitaries. Heritage High School’s Student of the Month is Dylan Tran. Dylan is currently ranked number three in his class. He takes a number of AP and honors classes, and has passed them all with a 4 or 5. In addi�on to his rigorous academic schedule, Dylan holds leadership posi�ons in Key Club, Robo�cs, AVID, and Na�onal Honor Society. He also single handedly coordinated a commi�ee to organize Heritage High’s Patriot Olympics. According to Principal, Erika Tejeda, Dylan is highly admired and respected by his peers, his teachers, and his community. He is regarded as one

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Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com of the most remarkable and humble students that Heritage has ever had. Dylan’s hard work and determina�on have earned him a full scholarship through the Questbridge organiza�on. He will be a�ending Princeton University to major in electrical engineering and plans to enter into a career in the space industry. Perris High School’s Magdalena Castaneda is February’s Student of the Month. Magdalena currently holds a 4.3 GPA while taking five AP courses. Starting out at Perris High three years ago, Magdalena struggled with severe social anxiety. However, after slowly reaching out and making friends, she now has a core group that continually encourages her. Magdalena credits her academic success to her parents as they have shown incredible perseverance as they sought a better life for their children in America. A number of Magdalena’s teachers had high praise for their student as well. Ms. Brusca wrote “She is by far the most dedicated and disciplined student who goes above and beyond in everything she does”. Another teacher, Mr. Vasquez, also wrote “Maggie is incredibly intelligent and creative in how she approaches a problem. She could coast and still do well in a lot of classes, but she exhibits an unparalleled work ethic that kids cannot match on this campus”. Magdalena plans to continue her education at UC San Diego majoring in molecular biology to pursue a career as an OB/GYN. Genevieve Mar�nez is Perris Lake High School’s Student of the Month. As someone who con�nues to deal with severe anxiety, Perris Lake has become a haven for Genevieve. Sharing about her issues was diﬃcult for her, but Genevieve wanted people to hear her story and to show how she has persevered. In the past, her anxiety issues have aﬀected her rela�onships

Pictured are February’s Students of the Month; Front row - Dylan Tran, Heritage High School; Magdalena Castaneda, Perris High School; Genevieve Martinez, Perris Lake High School; and Jason Walker, Paloma Valley High School. Back row - Founder Sally Myers; Tim Moore, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce; Councilmember Dean Deines, City of Menifee; Mayor Bill Zimmerman, City of Menifee; and Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District.

and her ability to func�on in a regular school se�ng. However, a�er she began a�ending Perris Lake, the smaller campus, and more in�mate se�ng, helped Genevieve feel more comfortable and at peace. This has allowed her to open up a li�le more and even become involved in ASB. Her journey has not only inspired her peers, but staff as well. Her teacher, Ms. Puente described how Genevieve has blossomed and how that has affected her as a teacher, “We always hear stories of teachers that have impacted the lives of student, but seldom do we hear about students that impact the life of teachers”, she said. Genevieve plans to con�nue her educa�on and enter the medical field. Paloma Valley High School’s Student of the Month is Jason Walker. Jason currently holds a 4.157 GPA and is taking five AP courses. He is also a part of the varsity volleyball and water polo teams, both of which he help lead to CIF playoffs. It’s a li�le hard to imagine Jason once struggled to even read at first. According to his mom, Jason struggled and could not read un�l

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he reached the 3rd grade. “However, by the end of his third grade year, he was reading above his grade level”, she said. His insa�able curiosity to see how things work have led him to pursue a career in engineering. Jason shared how he would watch his father work and ﬁx things around the house, which in turn inﬂuenced him with a never ending curiosity that con�nues to this day. “Seeing his desire and his drive to complete everything before him, despite the circumstances we were in, it really pushed me to foster and pursue my own curiosity and drive to complete things I would want to do”, he said. Jason will con�nue his engineering educa�on at Cal State Long Beach. 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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Local SPRING HAS SPRUNG CLEAN

By Gabriella Venturo

Spring has sprung! The flowers have bloomed, the air is fresh but for some odd reason there is an urge to clean! Spring cleaning is probably the least desirable thing about the seasons changing but let’s face it, it’s got to get done! With the help of HGTV, here are some quick �ps to achieve maximum results for li�le to none effort. If you are like me, cleaning the microwave is dreadful. It’s hard to reach, there are so many li�le crevices for food to linger in, and half the �me, I am too lazy to wipe it down a�er I use it and food gets stuck! Ugh. Well here’s a �p. Fill up a microwave-safe bowl with water, lemon slices and a few tablespoons of cleaning vinegar. Place the mixture in the microwave and set it for approximately two minutes or un�l the water boils and the door is nice and steamy. Drum roll please….. all you have to do is simply wipe everything down and the grime just comes off. It’s that easy folks. The fridge seems to always

get missed when doing the Saturday morning chores. I am not talking about wiping down smudge prints or throwing away the le�overs no one has touched; I am talking expired condiments, and the crusty shelves from things spilling and s�cking. Take your liners and separators and throw those babies in the dishwasher. Simply going through your fridge can be oddly fulﬁlling. It makes even grocery shopping easier because you actually know what’s in there! Pet hair, everywhere? No problem! Stop buying those “As seen on T.V”

it makes the house look! Not to men�on they are very aﬀordable. Along with seasons changing, along

hair removal products and simply grab a pair of kitchen rubber gloves and get a�er it. This is such an easy hack, you’ll thank me later. Since we are talking minimal eﬀort, grab a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and tackle those scuﬀs on the walls. You would be surprised how much brighter

SPRING RUNWAY COLORS April is STRESS AWARENESS MONTH. Did you know we have a month for “stress” now? What to do? It’s a fitting time to take advantage of a girls pampering night out, or how about a spa date night with your honey? Girls, if you’d like to come to a Girls Night Out on 4/19/19, we are holding one from 5:45-9:00 p.m. in Murrieta. For only $10.00 prepaid you will get: eyebrow waxing, mini chair massage, Olive Garden catered dinner, and a Mary Kay makeover! What a deal. Sorry, guys. For the ladies only. Now back to business. With the runway shows done, we can finally sit back and examine what the spring/summer 2019 color trends will be. While it does seem like many of the fashion trends were all about mixing up colors and prints, the colors are notable as well, with pastels making a recurrence, along with rich, warm shades that actually felt a little autumnal. Maybe we’re

comes nasty colds and allergy ﬂare ups. When is the last �me you gave the kid’s toys a scrub? Simply grab a large mesh laundry bag, turn your washer on delicate cycle and throw them in there. A�er the cycle is done, either throw them in the dryer on low heat or let them air dry. Well maybe my list of �ps didn’t exactly mo�vate you to clean, but I hope you stash them for a rainy day to simply make your home a li�le neater. A clean home is a happy home. For any real estate ques�ons or needs, feel free to give me a call at 951-240-0419, First Team Real Estate REALTOR®|Lic# 02046312. Happy Spring!

not quite ready to embrace spring? The other color families that stood out include various shades of pink, and some gorgeous blues. Below are the top spring/summer 2019 color trends from Pantone, selected to induce “playful professionalism” and “encourage an unrestrained and experimental approach to color.” It’s a great description for the myriad of hues that certainly caught the eye and brought some fun into the equation. Fiesta – a warm, friendly, and u�erly exci�ng approachable red. Jester Red – an intense, deep red that

adds a classier, professional air. Turmeric – The spice is a life-giver, and brings new life to the fashion world. Living Coral – warm, with a golden undertone and so�er edge. Pink Peacock – a fun pink that you can’t get enough of. Beckons a�en�on. Pepper Stem – Think of nature with boun�ful fields and green pastures. Aspen Gold – a golden mustard shade, with warmth and grace. Princess Blue – deep blue that glistens and simply radiates royalty. Toffee – warm and sweet and rather woody. Chocolate/coffee combined.

Mango Mojito – in the yellow-orange family, brings a comfor�ng warmth. Terrarium Moss – deep Pepper Stem. Pairs naturally with yellows/greens. Sweet Lilac – Celebrates the life of a person in a blushing pink shade. Pressed Rose – a pastel rose color that inspires romance/sen�mentality. Lemon Verbena – a bright zesty neon touch, sunny, vibrant and cheerful. Soybean – warm but tangy neutral which pairs well with all the brights. Eclipse – super dark neutral. Portrays the night sky with its dark navy hue. Sweet Corn – cool, golden varia�on to white with a bu�ery so�ness. Brown Granite – a classic brown which is grounded, �meless and earthy. Please contact Sandie Fuenty with any ques�ons on the above or to learn more. Sandie is an Advanced Skin Care and Color Consultant with Mary Kay and has been with the company for over 27 years. She can be reached at: 714-981-7013 w w w. m a r y kay. c o m / sfuenty sandiesldy@aol.com

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CHOOSING A TRUSTEE IS A LEAP OF FAITH One of the decisions you make when dra�ing a will is choosing a executor. The best thing about the role of the executor is that whomever you choose will be supervised by the Probate Court. This means the selec�on process does not have to be so rigorous since the Probate Court will ensure that they comply with your last wishes and desires. On the other hand, trusts generally are not under court supervision meaning the office of trustee is not supervised by the Court. Not to be cliche’ but you have to choose a trustee that you trust. The first step when the trustors pass away or the successor trustee steps into the office of the trustee is that they are required by statute to send all beneficiaries a 16061.7 no�ce. The reasoning behind the no�ce is to inform the beneficiaries of the change of trustee and to allow the beneficiaries an opportunity to request a copy of the trust. It also “starts the clock” regarding the ability to challenge the trust. Upon assuming the office of trustee, the trustee is vested with certain du�es and responsibili�es. The major responsibility the trustee is vested with is to always act in the best interest of the beneficiaires. It’s very common that the trustee may also be a beneficiary. This does not negate the duty that the trustee must treat all beneficiaries equally and not to commit any

FIVE TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR FINANCES WHEN ONE PARENT STAYS AT HOME Almost one-in-five American families with children have one parent stay at home, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from the Pew Research Center.1 Some families make a conscious choice to transi�on to a household with a stay-athome parent, while others experience a job loss or underemployment. In either case, becoming a one-income household results in a big change in cash flow. If you are making this move, it is vital to understand the financial implica�ons and a develop strategy to adjust spending while s�ll priori�zing your savings goals. Here are five strategies to consider: #1 – Adjust your spending to fit your new lifestyle. The “elephant in the room” ques�on is whether you need to make changes to your lifestyle to accommodate the decrease in income. You can expect your spending to go down in some areas – such as childcare or commu�ng expenses – but keep in mind the savings may be offset by increased entertainment, food or other costs. Unexpected expenses can pop up any�me, so it’s even more important for single income families to have six-to-nine months-worth of paychecks set aside in a readily accessible account to meet emergency needs. #2 – Update your insurance coverage. Any �me you or your spouse experiences a change in employment it’s important to review and update your insurance coverage. Life and disability insurance are necessi�es, even for stay-at-home parents. If the stay-at-home parent becomes ill, disabled or passes away, life insurance helps preserve the lifestyle of the living parent and children by covering childcare and other household expenses. As for health insurance, first check the plans offered by the working spouse’s employer to see if there is an op�on that covers your whole family. If that’s not an op�on, explore your choices in the insurance marketplace provided by the Affordable Care Act. #3 – Adjust your tax strategy. Contact your tax advisor to discuss if your new household income will impact your tax strategy. For starters, if your level of income

self-dealing. The Probate code is very clear that the the Successor Trustee owes a ﬁduciary duty to the trust beneﬁciaries. Examples of the du�es owed are: Duty to make trust assets produc�ve, Duty to preserve assets, Duty to inform, Duty not to self deal, Duty of due care, Duty to defend, among others. If you do not have a family party you can or you are willing to appoint as trustee, there are alterna�ves such as choosing a third party like another professional or a California Licensed Fiduciary. Depending on the terms of the trust, it may be be�er to choose a pro-

fessional trustee. If a trustee violates any fiduciary duty, a beneficiary can bring a pe��on in probate court seeking redress for breach of fiduciary duty or breach of trust. If you take anything from this ar�cle, choosing a trustee to manage your trust estate should take as much or more thought that you

is reduced, you may move into a lower marginal income tax bracket. If this happens, you may want to: Consider how your revised tax rate may affect your investment strategy; and Adjust the amount of money withheld from the paycheck of the spouse who will con�nue to work outside the home. Your tax advisor can provide guidance.

1 – Livingston, Gretchen. "Stay-at-home moms and dads account for about one-infive U.S. parents." Pew Research Center, Sept. 24, 2018. h�p://www.pewresearch. org/fact-tank/2018/09/24/stay-at-homemoms-and-dads-account-for-about-one-infive-u-s-parents/. Jeremy Taylor, CRPC® is a Private Wealth Advisor with Taylor Wealth Management Group, a private wealth 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 14 years To contact him, h�ps://www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jeremy.i.taylor/ , 951-679-2222, 29826

#4 – Revisit your plans to achieve key goals. Once you make the move to becoming a one income household, don’t overlook your long-term financial goals. If you’ve been set�ng money aside for key goals such as a new home, re�rement and building a college fund for your children, it is prudent to keep those plans on track. Even if you need to reduce the amount of your contribu�ons in the near term, remember that even modest amounts add up over years – or even decades – of saving. #5 - Talk about if the stayat-home parent will return to work one day. Many stay-at-home parents choose to re-enter the workforce on a part- or full-�me basis once their youngest child is enrolled in kindergarten, able to drive themselves to school or graduates from high school. Discuss each of your wishes now and keep the lines of communica�on open. If returning to work is an op�on, the stayat-home partner should consider keeping up with any required con�nuing educa�on, licenses, and professional associa�on memberships to help ease the transi�on down the road. Shi�ing from two incomes to one is an adjustment, even when you and your partner make the choice consciously. If you want another opinion to assess your current financial situa�on and consult on what moves to make before or a�er becoming a one income household, consult a financial advisor in your area.

dedicate to deciding whom are your beneﬁciaries.

Jeremiah Raxter, Esq Estate Planning and Estate Li�ga�on 27851 Bradley Rd, Ste 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294

Haun Rd, Ste 206, Menifee, CA 92586 Ameriprise Financial Services, 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. © 2019 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 2453501

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SPRING IS HERE! Well, the ﬁrst quarter of 2019 is over. I hope everyone had a wonderful and prosperous quarter. The Chamber had another great quarter of registering new members. I o�en get asked by future members, " Why should I join the Chamber?" It’s actually quite simple…A Chamber of Commerce is a group that’s dedicated to protec�ng and promo�ng the local business community and to help business owners’ network and grow their businesses. Membership brings credibility to your business. You can increase posi�ve percep�on among consumers and business owners when you’re iden�ﬁed as a member of a Chamber of Commerce.

As a member of the Chamber of Commerce a business can increase their visibility in the community by either adver�sing with the Chamber and/or being a sponsor at one of the many events. Lastly, I’d like to introduce a new addi�on to the Chamber staﬀ. Please welcome Tara Hunt. Tara is our Customer Service Representa�ve. She is a resident of the City of Menifee. She has experience in banking and has worked in escrow for the past three years. Tara brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to the Chamber oﬃce. For more informa�on about becoming a member or the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce please contact Tony at 951-672-1991 x101 or email at ceo@menifeevalleychamber.com

NEW MEMBERS Farmers Insurance- Jason Joho Valvoline, Henley Companies 21st Century Network Cabling Jeﬀ-N-Carl's Plumbing Hea�ng

and Air Inspire Social STAT Sanctuary

2018—2019 Board of Directors George Mills - Chairman of the Board A Be�er Look Home Inspec�ons Ben Diederich - 1st Vice Chair Law Oﬃces of Benjamin Diederich Carrie Tate-Myer - 2nd Vice Chair Mt. San Jacinto College Karla Gonzalez - Secretary Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Larry Luna - Treasurer South Paciﬁc Financial Vicki Carpenter - Past Chairman of the Board Coldwell Banker ABR John Wahnn - Director Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Gary Gilleon - Director

RE/Max Genera�ons Karen Nolan - Director LCL Realty and Property Management Clara Vera - Director Waste Management, Inc. Paul Evenson - Director Hitzeman & Evenson APC Noel Cajudo - Director Caring Transi�ons of Menifee Kirk Skorpanich - Director Perris Union High School District Derek Phillips - Director Grand Canyon University Jessie Simms - Director netVolu�ons

Learn how to use the Menifee Valley Chamber's website to your advantage! We will show you how to update your informa�on, add your hot deals, member to member discounts, add keywords and press releases! APRIL 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM Lunch Sponsored by Buﬀalo Wild

Wings Menifee! If you do not know your member login and password for the Menifee Valley Chamber website, please email Desiree at admin@menifeevalleychamber.com ahead of �me so you can follow along in this very informa�onal class!!

New Address: 29737 New Hub Drive, Suite #102, Menifee, CA 92586 - Phone Number: (951) 672-1991

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WHAT IS A PARTNERSHIP TO YOU? Do you have a partner in your business? At the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce we have many different partners. The chamber partners with the City of Menifee in a supporting role with multiple different events that help promote business, large and small, such as the

mayor’s roundtables, The NEW quarterly Regional Economic Impact Breakfast at Menifee Valley Medical Center, Independence Day Celebration, The State of the City and the Fall Fest. This is all done as we continue to move forward to build a great sense of community between the cities business’ and the citizens of Menifee. The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce partners with Mt. San Jacinto College to build a bridge to employ-

ment for tomorrow’s work force. We are active in a supporting role for the coming Career and Job fair held at MSJC on April 12, 2019. Why do you need a Chamber of Commerce? We are your advocate for business with the City of Menifee, the County of Riverside and even the State of California by attending and participating in the Southwest Legislative Council. The SWLC is a business advocacy group staying abreast of the issues that face business today. So ask yourself how the chamber can help my business. We partner with

you to make connections that can help your business meet the goals you have set for growth. Give us a call today (951-672-1991) at the office and let us buy you a cup of coffee and show you the difference in Today’s Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce where we are Experiencing “Infinite Possibilities” in 2019 and beyond. George Mills, Chairman of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Owner of A Better Look Home Inspection

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Biz Buzz WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR TAX REFUND?

We’re ge�ng close to the tax-filing deadline. For many of us, this means it’s that �me of year when we get our biggest financial windfall – a tax refund. If you have recently received a refund, or are expec�ng to get one in the next few weeks, what should you do with it? Of course, you could just spend the money on something you want, but if you’d like to maximize the financial benefits from your refund, you might want to consider other op�ons, including the following: Invest the money. In 2018, the average tax refund was about $2,700. For this year, it might be somewhat lower, due to changes in the tax laws and the failure of taxpayers to adjust their withholdings in response. However, if you were to receive in the neighborhood of $2,700, you’d be almost halfway to the annual IRA contribu�on limit, which, in 2019, is $6,000. (If you’re 50 or older, you can put in up to $7,000). If you have al-

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ready “maxed out” on your IRA, you could use your refund to fill in gaps you may have in other parts of your investment por�olio. Pay insurance premiums. Let’s face it – nobody really likes paying insurance premiums. Yet, if you have anyone depending on you, you will certainly need life insurance, and possibly disability insurance as well. And if you want to help protect your financial resources later in life from threats such as an extended – and hugely expensive – stay in a nursing home, you also may want to consider long-term care insurance. Your tax refund could help pay for some of these premiums, boos�ng your cash flow during the months you would normally be making these payments. Contribute to a college fund. It’s

never too soon to begin saving for college, which has grown increasingly expensive over the last several years. So, if you have young children, you may want to think about investing some or all of your refund into a college-savings account, such as a tax-advantaged 529 plan. Pay off debts. You might be able to use your refund to pay down some debts – or perhaps even pay off some of your smaller ones. The lower your monthly debt load, the more money you will have available to invest for the future. Keep in mind, though, that you might not want to look at all debts in the same way. For example, pu�ng extra money toward your mortgage might help you pay it off faster, but you’ll also be funding an asset – namely, your house – that

Incorporate the 3-foot rule into your daily ac�vi�es. Every person within 3 feet of you gets a business card, it sounds easy but the ‘doing’ can be diﬃcult. At the grocery store, slip a business card to the cashier. In the line at the bank, talk to the person behind you and give them a card. Most of the �me they will throw your card away, but what if they call? As a person who spends a lot of �me on the phone, are you controlling the conver-

sa�on? Every phone call is an opportunity to either sell another product or pivot into a diﬀerent conversa�on. Maybe the caller can beneﬁt from one of your referral sources and you can reciprocate a referral to your friend thus solidifying the rela�onship. Don’t wait, start ac�ng on your opportuni�es and take advantage of who is put in front of you. Too many wasted chances go unno�ced and even though it means change, it could be the new discipline you need to take your business Up One Level.

Wai�ng… Wai�ng… By Brian Walker

Some say “change is good, wait for an opportunity,” but why wait when you can make the opportunity for change happen now? In sales we have the chance to control our des�ny. If we have the right product and cater to a willing buyer we can move forward with a transac�on. However, ﬁnding the buyer is the hard part unless you know where to look.

ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER?

by Joan E Wakeland

Listening is a skill. We have to work at developing it. It should not be taken for granted. We have two ears that we even hear what is said. Here is a scenario with Mommy May and her sweet baby Sue. Baby Sue is 4 years old. Mommy May says: “Sue, please pick up your toys.“ Sue continues playing, she is not ready yet. She is having fun! “Sue did you hear me? I said please pick up your toys, it is time to eat.“

Sue is still doing her own thing until Mommy says: “Sue if you don’t pick up your toys right now you are going to be in trouble. I won’t give you any cake and ice cream for dessert if you don’t move now.” The toys literally flew into the toy box. Mommy May was amazed to see how quickly Sue reacted. What happened here? Did Sue hear her Mommy request all three times? Yes, she did. When she listened, was when she had a command. Mommy asked her nicely twice, the third time, however, Mommy’s tone changed. She gave a command. The command was followed by

consequences, no cake, no ice cream! Sue is a baby that has started to develop her listening skills! As we mature, we are taught how to pay attention to what is being said. We are urged to talk less and listen more. It is important to give your undivided attention when you are conversing, stay engaged! When someone else is talking, let them finish what they want to say. You may not agree with them but it is a common courtesy to let them give their opinion. When you have the floor expect the same courtesy. A good listener paraphrases what was just said for clarity and understanding before presen�ng his side of the conversa�on. If you are in sales it is cri�cal for you to become an good listener. Listen

to the needs of your clients, you will be glad you did. If you are in a rela�onship, good listening skills can help to prevent miscommunica�ons. Your rewards will change from cake and ice cream to the greater desires of your heart. The purpose of this article is to help each person reading it become a better listener. Joan E Wakeland can be contacted at (909) 721-7648 or joanewakeland@ gmail.com

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might not provide you with the same liquidity as you can get from investments such as stocks and bonds. Help build an emergency fund. By building an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, you can help yourself avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for large, unplanned-for bills, such as a major car repair or an expensive dental procedure. Your tax refund could help build such a fund, with the money ideally being placed in low-risk, liquid vehicles. Clearly, you can help yourself make progress toward a number of your ﬁnancial goals with your tax refund – so put it to good use. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com 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.

and young adults — the pressure to do certain things or act a certain way can be even worse on social media than it is at school or any other ofﬂine se�ng. In some extreme cases, the overwhelming pressure to ﬁt in with everyone pos�ng on social media or becoming the target of a cyberbullying a�ack can lead to serious stress, anxiety and even depression.

THE PROS AND CONS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING A look at the ups and downs of being so digitally connected to people Social networking has changed the way we communicate, do business, get our daily news ﬁx and so much more. But is it really all it's cracked up to be? That depends on who you talk to and how you're using it. A site like Facebook could serve as an opportunistic launching pad for a new business owner, or it could be an inescapable source of negative peer pressure for a young teen. There are pros and cons to everything in life — and that includes our social networking habits. Here are some of the major pros and cons that most people are familiar with. As you go through them, ask yourself how you can take more advantage of the pros while minimizing the cons whenever you decide to check out your favorite social networks. Pros of Social Networking Ability to connect to other people all over the world. One of the most obvious pros of using social networks is the ability to instantly reach people from anywhere. Use Facebook to stay in touch with your old high school friends who've relocated all over the country, get on Apple Face�me with rela�ves who live halfway around the world, or meet brand new people on Twi�er from ci�es or regions you've never even heard of before. Easy and instant communica�on. Now that we're connected wherever

we go, we don't have to rely on our landlines, answering machines or snail mail to contact somebody. We can simply open up our laptops or pick up our smartphones and immediately start communica�ng with anyone on pla�orms like Twi�er or one of the many social messaging apps available.

General fun and enjoyment. You have to admit that social networking is just plain fun some�mes. A lot of people turn to it when they catch a break at work or just want to relax at home. Since people are naturally social creatures, it's o�en quite satisfying to see comments and likes show up on our own posts, and it's convenient to be able to see exactly Real-time news and information what our friends are up to without discovery. Gone are the days of having to ask them directly. waiting around for the six o'clock news to come on TV or for the Cons of Social Networking delivery boy to bring the newspa- Informa�on overwhelm. With so per in the morning. If you want to many people now on social media know what's going on in the world, twee�ng links and pos�ng selﬁes all you need to do is jump on so- and sharing YouTube videos, it sure cial media. An added bonus is that can get pre�y noisy. Becoming overyou can customize your news and whelmed by too many Facebook information discovery experiences friends to keep up with or too many by choosing to follow exactly what Instagram photos to browse through you want. isn't all that uncommon. Over �me, we tend to rack up a lot of friends Great opportuni�es for business and followers, and that can lead to owners. Business owners and other lots of bloated news feeds with too types of professional organiza�ons much content we're not all that incan connect with current customers, terested in. sell their products and expand their reach using social media. There are Privacy issues. With so much sharing actually lots of entrepreneurs and going on, issues over privacy will albusinesses out there that thrive always be a big concern. Whether it's a most en�rely on social networks and ques�on of social sites owning your wouldn't even be able to operate content a�er it's posted, becoming a without it. target a�er sharing your geographical loca�on online, or even ge�ng in trouble at work a�er twee�ng something inappropriate — sharing too much with the public can open up all sorts of problems that some�mes can't ever be undone. Social peer pressure and cyber bullying. For people struggling to ﬁt in with their peers — especially teens

Online interac�on subs�tu�on for offline interac�on. Since people are now connected all the �me and you can pull up a friend's social profile with a click of your mouse or a tap of your smartphone, it's a lot easier to use online interac�on as a subs�tute for face-to-face interac�on. Some people argue that social media actually promotes an�social human behavior. Distrac�on and procras�na�on. How o�en do you see someone look at their phone? People get distracted by all the social apps and news and messages they receive, leading to all sorts of problems like distracted driving or the lack of gaining someone's full a�en�on during a conversa�on. Browsing social media can also feed procras�na�on habits and become something people turn to in order to avoid certain tasks or responsibili�es. Sedentary lifestyle habits and sleep disrup�on. Lastly, since social networking is all done on some sort of computer or mobile device, it can some�mes promote too much si�ng down in one spot for too long. Likewise, staring into the ar�ficial light from a computer or phone screen at night can nega�vely affect your ability to get a proper night's sleep. (Here's how you can reduce that blue light, by the way.) Focus on using social media for all the good points outlined in this ar�cle, but be wary of falling vic�m to the dark side of an online interac�on. Check out this list of social networking sites to see which ones are the most popular right now.

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THE BUZZ ABOUT EXPERT ENERGY ADVISERS In the last 2 years there have been many changes in the solar industry – all posi�ve. But most people are not aware of them. That is why I created Expert Energy Advisers. I have a background in electrical engineering and am an expert in the technology of solar energy and in analyzing the ﬁnancial payback. I am not �ed to a par�cular solar company. I am an independent adviser dedicated to giving people honest informa�on about how solar can produce electricity for you and make you ﬁnancially independent of the u�lity company.

I offer a FREE solar es�mate and FREE financial analysis and have a Solar Installer Ra�ng Service. I only refer people to solar installers I know and trust, are fully licensed, and provide the utmost in customer service – now and in the future. Here are some reasons why 2019 is the year to go solar: • Solar panels are higher quality and much cheaper than they were a couple years ago • SoCal Edison is moving homeowners to TOU rate plans that will increase your electric bills • The 30% Federal Energy Tax Credit is being phased out at the end of this year • No-money-down financing is readily available, with monthly payments less than your average electric bill The truth is, you can’t afford NOT to go solar. I live in Menifee and can be reached at (951) 246-4019

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THE BUZZ ABOUT PARIS PAINTING Marcus Paris is owner/operator of Paris Painting. Marcus started painting with his uncle at an early age and decided to venture on his own. Marcus has now been in business for 16 years and strives for 100% customer satisfaction. He is on the job from start to end to answer any questions and make sure the job gets done right. Marcus has experienced a high volume of calls regarding cabinet refinishing and has taken the challenge on. Painting your cabinets is a much more affordable way to update your home. Feel free to check him out on yelp.com and see some examples of his detailed and finished product. He was raised in Riverside and is now living with his wife and three beautiful daughters in the

Riverside County area. Marcus can be found on Yelp. com and has pictures and great reviews of his detailed work. You can also contact him for a free estimate at (951) 662-1210 or parispainting@yahoo.com. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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Local LADY IN BLUE SAPPHIRE AWARDS AND FASHION SHOW

by Robbie Mo�er

A fantas�c day where almost 100 women and a few men came together to honor some dynamic women for their dedica�on in volunteering to serve their communi�es. Most everyone wore cobalt blue to the event. The caterer was Thomas Catering from San Jacinto, CA. The cupcakes were made by Joan E Wakeland. Thirty-one women and three men received the Award, of those Awardees 18 were local residents. Gillian Larson, Mercedita "Mercy" Noland, Joan E Wakeland who re-

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com ceived Awards of Excellence and Angeline Benjamin, Cecilia Burch, Angela Covany, Dr. May Ellio�, Sandie Fuenty, Lynne Hartung, Raven Hilden, Sue Lopez, Jean Olexa, Reatha Reedus, Shelly Rufin and Dorothy Wolons received Apprecia�on Awards. Gary Hawthorne, Jonathan Carlson and Robert “Hollywood” Moreno received Special Recogni�on Awards. The other Awardees came from Riverside, San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. All the winners were presented with Cer�ficates from Senator Mike Morrell and Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez as well as a medal, le�er and cer�ficate from the current President of the United States. Local talents were used for the Entertainment; Marijana Anastasigvic, Jacquelyn Bonaparte, AnAhi Garcia Rodriguez and Gabriela Warren. The MC and singer was Robert “Hollywood” Moreno. The Fashion Show received an Award and was put on by Chebra Dorsey "Ochea Fashion Designs". The local models were mostly daughters of NAFE members. They were Anika Alexa; Barbara Berg (who filled

MENIFEE RESIDENT SHELLY RUFIN WINS PRESIDENT'S AWARD!

By Robbie Mo�er

On March 27th at the Hilton Irvine Airport Hotel, Shelly Rufin was presented with the President's Award at the Connected Women of Influence, Women of Influence Awards. The President's Award recognizes a woman CEO/President or Owner who has demonstrated success, growth and achievement in their business enterprise. SHELLY RUFIN, MSHS, MSCC is an Author, Speaker, TV Personality, and Expert College Planner. Her company EDFIN College Planning Expert has helped thousands of young men and women a�end the college of their dreams.

Shelly, some�mes referred to as an "inspira�on" for her ability to iden�fy and bring out the best in people, is known for her connec�on with families and people through her EDFIN Cash for College Programs and EDFIN TV/Radio Show. Her expert knowledge of twenty-ﬁve years in Federal and State regula�ons and

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in for her daughter Bri�any Alise Berg); Jurnie Hughes, daughter of Dorothy Wolons; Heather Schneider, daughter of Kelly Smith; and Ka�e Holmquist, soon to be daughter-in-law of Dorothy Wolons. The jewelry for the Fashion Show was done by Jewelry Designer Edwina Chong SOJ Designs. Our Models with Designer OCHEA Le� to right Anika Alexa, Barbara Berg, Ka�e Holmquist, OCHEA the Designer, Heather Schneider and Jurnie Hughes. The Awards were presented by Robbie Mo�er, President and Founder of GSFE and Robert “Hollywood” Moreno, Advisory Board Member. Assis�ng Robbie with the event were GSFE Board Members: Jonathan Carlson, Lori Soltas and Advisory Board Members, Dorothy Wolons, Jean Olexa and Joan Wakeland. The event was done at the Hampton Inn Suites in Murrieta. The next big GSFE event will be their Annual Conference in September 2019 at a place and date soon to be determined. local policies makes her the best in her ﬁeld as an Expert College Planner. Unlike many college planners, Shelly's fusion of real-life stories and her conversa�onal techniques, personalized mentoring and coaching, connect with her audience (families) at an in�mate, intense and individual level to complete admissions applica�ons, winning essays, personality career assessments, ﬁnancial aid planning and more that gets results. Shelly has served as a Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships with U.S. based colleges. As owner and Expert College Planner of EDFIN Cash for College, she con�nues to work with the best and brightest kids. The author of Nine Key Decisions of Be�er College Planning, Be�er Life: Making College DREAMS a Reality, a straigh�orward approach

Our concentra�on is on Body Relaxa�on and Pain Relief. We opened our doors for business on Valen�nes Day to pouring rain. Let’s just say we had a few extra Free Roses to give away a�er that. Our services begin with Cut�ng-Edge Health and Fitness Technology. This includes Inversion Tables, Vibra�on Tables, Rolling Massage Tables. Full Body Heated Gemstone-Infrared-PEMF Tables and Two Targeted Electromagne�c Pulse Machines. We give you the op�on of 4 Oxygen Aromas from our Oxygen Bar during your services. We also have our BUM Express which is a Body Sculp�ng/Gym which emphasizes the lower body but has all the Equipment for a full workout. Includes the top Glute/bu� machines on the market. We are currently oﬀering various specials and incen�ves to help get the public to know us. Decompress Express is owned by Steve and Grace. Come by and say Hello! We are located in the Canyon Lake Town Center near Dominoes in Canyon Lake. Give us a Call 951-746-2555 or visit us at decompressexpress.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

and proven strategies educa�ng families from around the globe. She holds a BS in Management, MS in Human Services, MS in Clinical Counseling/Neuroscience and pursuing her PhD Psychology Industrial Organiza�on. Shelly is also the Co-Director of the Temecula NAFE and a member of the Menifee/Sun City Woman's Club. She has received numerous awards for her work including the Call To Service Award from the current and past Presidents of the United States. Shelly can be reached at 951-2619799; info@edﬁncollegeplanningexperts.com For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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MENIFEE SENDS POLICE TEAM TO CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA City Manager Armando Villa recently took a team of key staﬀ members to the Citrus Heights Police Department, a suburb of Sacramento. Why? Because the City of Citrus Heights was the last sizeable California city to successfully form a municipal police department (2006). “This was an excellent opportunity for our team to sit down with our counterparts from the city that ‘wrote the book’ on police department forma�on,” said Interim Director of Public Safety Dave Brown following the trip. “The takeaway was that we are not only on the right track, but we are slightly ahead of the Citrus Heights model,” according to City Manager Armando Villa. “They were able to stand up their department in 12 months. We will have about 18 months start-to-ﬁnish,” he said.

MENIFEE CITY HALL MOVES TO NEW INTERIM LOCATION The City of Menifee officials and staff began moving into its newly leased interim City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road in Menifee. Plans are for the move to be completed by March 18, when all city opera�ons are smoothly transi�oned from the old loca�on to the new loca�on, without disrup�ng city services for residents, businesses and the development community. City Council is expected to hold its first mee�ng in the new City Hall in the next couple months, once the new council chambers are completed. “City Council and staff are very excited about the new space at City Hall, and how we are enhancing our level of services to our residents, businesses and development community, as we are also rolling out a one-stop shop permi�ng counter and process, new upgraded technology, and room for staff to process projects,” said City Manager Armando Villa. “We felt it was important to take care of the daily opera�ons right away in the new interim city hall, and then concentrate on the Council Chambers as a way to posi�vely and swi�ly impact the way we do business-something we are serious about.” The first departments to move were the support and administra�ve staff, followed by the development services which shutdown at 4pm on March 15, when staff flipped off the proverbial switch to the old building, with all staff walking into the new building on March 18, and hi�ng the on

Menifee’s team spent a full day with about a dozen of the original members of the Citrus Heights start-up team including their first police chief, Boyd Long (now serving as City Manager), Assistant Police Chief Gina Anderson, Vice-Mayor Jeff Slowey and Assistant City Manager Rhonda Rivera. Several members of the police department’s command staff also par�cipated and shared “lessons-learned” and best prac�ces. Themes that emerged during the session were the importance of recrui�ng and hiring the right staff, establishing a service-oriented culture and commi�ng adequate resources to the project.

The next step in the police department forma�on process is the selec�on and appointment of Menifee’s ﬁrst Police Chief. The police chief recruitment eﬀort generated almost 50 applica�ons from 9 states. The candidates will be assessed over the next several weeks with an an�cipated appointment in April or May.

switch to the new loca�on-fully opera�onal and together. City staff for years have needed addi�onal space to provide basic city services, and were disjointed in separate loca�ons. The old city hall loca�on will now be converted into the city’s municipal Police Sta�on, as the old city hall lease was re-nego�ated and executed last month by City Council. City staff has put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and sta�on enhancements required for the new municipal Police Sta�on. While Menifee City Hall address changes to 29844 Haun Road (just down the street from the old City Hall), all city phone and fax numbers, along with staff email address remain the same. “It is cri�cal to ensure our city opera�ons maintain high levels of safety and service throughout the transi�on into the new city hall,” said Mayor Bill Zimmerman.” “City staff has orchestrated a smooth and strategic changeover and we are looking forward to serving the residents and businesses of our city from a more conducive loca�on for city-opera�ons.” The city plans to host an open house event for the new city hall and provide an opportunity for the public to visit and tour the complex some�me in the second quarter of 2019.

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ROCHELLE CLAYTON APPOINTED AS MENIFEE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER City of Menifee City Manager Armando G. Villa is pleased to announce the appointment of Rochelle Clayton as the City’s new Deputy City Manager. Clayton’s official day will begin on April 8, 2019. “We are thrilled to have Rochelle serve as the new Deputy City Manager for the City of Menifee,” City Manager Armando Villa said. “Rochelle brings with her, over 24 years of execu�ve government experience in Finance, with direct oversight of Informa�on Technology, and Human Resources, including Risk Management, Municipal U�lity, Municipal Police, city-wide projects, grants, and overseeing city-wide opera�ons, which has made her a prime choice to assist the City with moving in the direc�on of our full poten�al, as we con�nue to improve our services to the community in the best way. I am very confident that she will do a great job for the City staff, the residents and our City Council.”

Clayton, in her capacity as Deputy City Manager will have direct oversight at the City of Menifee for several departments which include: Finance, Human Resources & Risk Management, and Informa�on Technology. Clayton most recently served as Deputy City Manager/ Administra�ve Services Director overseeing Finance, Human Resources & Risk Management, U�lity Billing of Municipal Electric, Water, and Wastewater for the City of Banning. Clayton also has served previously as Banning’s Acting and Interim City Manager, West Valley Water District’s Chief Financial Oﬃcer, Hi-Desert Water District’s Chief Financial Oﬃcer/Assistant General Manager, City of La Habra Heights’ Finance Director, San Bernardino County’s Deputy Chief of Human Services Audi�ng, as well as, an extensive list of experience in mul�ple Finance support roles prior to joining the City of Menifee. Rochelle Clayton is a resident of Riverside, and has been happily married to her husband Dallas for the past 13 years, and together they have 3 wonderful kids.

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City MENIFEE INAUGURATES PAT WALSH AS CHIEF OF POLICE

By Alec Gonzalez

On April 2nd, Menifee City Hall was buzzing with the eager and hopeful faces of the community as 35 year Police Force Veteran, Pat Walsh, former Police Chief of Lompoc, was inaugurated as Menifee’s ﬁrst Chief of Police. The monumental day marks the beginning of Menifee’s very own Police Department. Dave Brown, Interim Director of Public Safety, opened the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance and warmly welcomed all to “this super exci�ng and historic event” and went on to recognize the digniﬁed a�endees. Representa�ves from Menifee, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Indio, and members from law enforcement from across Southern California (Hun�ngton Beach, Corona, CHP, Riverside, Murrieta) were honored and received recogni�on by all in a�endance. Mayor, Bill Zimmerman took to the stage to welcome Pat Walsh and his wife Catherine. “Today is one of those milestones along the way that my colleagues and I, our City Council, and this management team had resolved to do. I’m really proud of this team for making that ini�al decision to

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form a Municipal Police Department”, Mayor Zimmerman says. “It’s possibly the biggest decision that this city council here in Menifee will ever make”. The process for crea�ng a Municipal Police Department does not happen overnight. Many ci�es are under contract from their County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃce, and rarely break away to form their own Municipal Department, which is why this decision is extremely monumen-

select the ﬁrst chief was a very important decision for me”. City Manager, Villa, called upon the community to help him with the tough decision by holding a two hour workshop with members of the public. He gathered what the community thought to be the most important a�ributes of a Police Chief and held all the applicants to the standards brought up by the ci�zens of Menifee: “We need a person that has leader-

tal. Menifee is on track to become one of the 40 Municipal Police Departments in the State of California, which will commence service on July 1st, 2020. California State law gives exclusive authority to the City Manager to appoint the Chief of Police. Menifee City Manager, Armando Villa, speaks about the painstaking process of selec�ng and appoin�ng the Chief of Police: “This wasn’t an easy process for me… I spent countless hours not sleeping about this because the responsibility to

ship skills, a visionary, an innovator, and an accessible person”. Villa goes on to say: “I’m here to tell you all, we found our guy. Pat ﬁts all those a�ributes very well”. Pat Walsh took to the podium to thank many people who contributed to his nomina�on and to give his praise for the steps that the City Council has taken to form their own department. “Everybody is talking about Menifee, not just the Police Department but about your city”, Walsh says. “I am part of a lot of

groups that are state-wide, California Police Chiefs Associa�on, and all of us chiefs kinda talk… and Menifee keeps coming up, and now that you’re doing this it’s a big deal. This is a Big Deal”. Walsh emphasizes the rare opportunity for crea�ng a brand new culture within a brand new Police Department. When new chiefs take over an already established department, they inherit the culture that comes along with it. “Here we have an opportunity to create the culture we want… I want officers that are innova�ve, technologically savvy, … I want them to think outside of the box, and I want them to communicate a lot”. Walsh says. “My philosophy is community policing, but you won’t hear me say that a lot because we’re just gonna do it, and we’re gonna pick the right kind of people and they’re gonna do it as well”. Closing remarks were given by Chad Bianco, Sheriff of the Riverside County Police Department. Sheriff Bianco welcomed Pat Walsh to Riverside County Law Enforcement and assured to all that “We are not poli�cians [Law Enforcement Officers] … you guys are the most important thing to us, and we’re going to make sure that you are successful in your Police Department”. Sheriff Walsh’s first town hall mee�ng will take place on April 23rd at 6pm, located at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd, Sun City, Ca 92586. For more Local News visit us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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NEW MANAGERS AT HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON IN MURRIETA By Robbie Mo�er

Sashant Patel, General Manager and Sahib Arora, Sales Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, in Murrieta, Ca, have a staff of 22 people and 3 family members on site. The hotel has 106 rooms and Suites, clean and well decorated, plus a 1,000 square foot banquet room. The banquet room can be

Photo of: Sashant Patel

set up with tables or just chairs and has a screen projector with an audio built in TV and microphones. This is the room we used to hold our Lady in Blue Sapphire Awards and Fashion Show. My daughter and I and Jean Olexa stayed one night at the hotel to be there early in the morning to set up our event. From the time we checked in at the front desk, plus the all day event, we were treated like royals.

The Sales Manager was there many times to see if we needed anything and if everything was alright. I do many events and I haven't seen that happen very often. Usually, once you book something you don't see the people around unless you go looking for them. That is not the case in this hotel. Everything was perfect due to the help of the amazing staff. It's a beautiful location if you are planning a wedding reception. The banquet room doors open to the pool area. They have another room that serves a free complimentary hot Continental Breakfast where you can get free coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Sashant was born when his parents were in the hotel industry in California. He started working at the front desk at an early age. Sahib, his brother-in-law, was born in India and moved to the States in the 1980's.

Photo of: Sahib Arora

He was always interested in the hotel Industry. One of their visions was to create and provide

ALL MEN ROCK Nafe and GSFE are honored to be a part of the All Men Rock upcoming event, I will be presen�ng the awards to the men winners. 21 of the 38 winners on the ﬂyer are from Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula those men are in alpha order: Sahib Arora, Rafael Cano, Johnathan Carlson, John Farrell, Jason hendrix, Lenny Hochtell, Patrick Hunter, Jim McLaughlin, Mallory Leon Meyer, Rocky Osborne, Sashant Patel, Tom Powers, Richard Ruﬁn, Jaime Sanchez, Zuberi Shakir, Steve Shroyer, David Lee Waldon and Mayor Bill Zimmerman. Also Prince Fleet Easton, Joel Reese and Jerome Robinson will be receiving Special Awards. The other men on the list come from Riverside, Moreno Valley and other areas and all are most deserving. The event takes place on Saturday April 27, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cesar Chavez Center 2060 University Avenue, Riverside, CA. Advance �ckets are $35.00 plus there are VIP Tables. Carl Wilson of CD Wilson Events and Dr Cherilyn Lee who is also a nafe member and owner of Nu Wellness Development are the creators of this event.

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for their guests a home with excellent service anticipating the feeling to come back. Below are a few photos of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, located at

25140 Hancock Ave., Murrieta, Ca. If you have guests from out of town, plan an event, or you want to get away, check out this location, call them at (951) 691-8820