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Volume 6

Issue # 1

Spring/Summer, 2016

INSIDE

MENIFEE: STATE OF A GROWING CITY By: Dr. Kristina Nelson Mayor Scott Mann’s State of the City Address, titled “Progress, Partnership, and Posterity,” is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 16 at 8:00 AM. The city plans to hold the presentation at the Menifee Lakes Country Club, with the delivery to occur during a Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Mayor Scott Mann’s presentation will cover some of the most recent development projects, set to take place to help expand the growing city. Some of the presentation will address plans to start the much anticipated I-215/Newport Road Interchange Project, as well as discussing other commercial growth in the city, as new businesses, retail stores, and restaurants.

Further topics Mayor Mann plans to include information about the stance of Menifee Moving, the city’s five-year Capital Improvement Program. The accomplishments of this program include even more growth for the city,

as over 110 projects of expansion and commerce were implemented over this past year, and continue to progress towards completion at various rates.

of which Mayor Mann will address, make it a city that offers up much hope for an ever-improving future for its many happy residents.

The major theme of the speech will cover the city’s growth and accomplishments as Menifee continue to attract people to its city either for commercial enterprises or to become residents of a beneficially located, low-crime, booming city which offers both beauty and growth to its current residents, numbering at over 85,000.

Mayor Mann’s speech thus will enlighten residents about their community, but also remind people about the wonderful combination Menifee offers up to both its residents and commercial opportunists because of its family-oriented reputation combined with its city expansion and business growth, providing the perfect environment for businesses and families alike.

Menifee’s convenient location in Southern California, near many entertainment attractions and commercial opportunities for employment, as well as its reputation for its attractiveness, fantastic weather, and its growth and expansion, continues to attract new opportunity seekers. The city also attracts many people who simply wish to live within its fifty square miles because of the city’s reputation for public safety and family-oriented community efforts. Furthermore, the city’s strong financial position, which has emerged because of its community growth and expansion efforts, many

If you wish to attend the speech, you can purchase tickets, which include the breakfast, from the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce for $45. Please call (951) 672-1991.

If you wish to request information other than ticket purchases about the event, please call City of Menifee Economic Development Manager Gina Gonzalez, at (951) 672-6777.

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MENIFEE'S MAIN EVENT On June 10th, 11th, and 12th, Riverside County Boxing is hosting the 8th Annual So. Cal. State Amateur Boxing Championship held at the Valley-Wide Park and Recreation District Gymnasium located at 28545 La Piedra Rd., Menifee, CA. The tournament begins with exciting Friday Night Boxing, featuring amateur boxers from all over the state, ages 8 and up. Each bout offers exhilarating entertainment, as well, as controlled and skilled boxing. Many boxers

enter the tournament with the hopes of becoming Nationally ranked, training with the goal of making the Olympic team.

Each year, the So. Cal State Amateur Boxing Championship donates a portion of the proceeds to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in an effort to support research and treatment for children in need.

Sponsors, including Vukee.com, Raxter Law, Speary Real Estate, R. David Bulen Insurance, and AMR Menifee assist in donating to both St. Jude's, as well as providing young boxers with an opportunity to participate in the tournament.

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MENIFEE HONORED AS 2016 PLAYFUL CITY USA COMMUNITY

Menifee announced today that it has been designated as a “2016 Playful City USA” community, one of only 31 cities to be honored this year.

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LOCAL BUZZ

CITY NEWS

HOLLAND OVERPASS MENIFEE PROJECT MOVES VALLEY LIONS FORWARD CLUB VOLUNTEERS The much talked about FOR MENIFEE Holland Overpass project, BETTER COMMUNITY slated by the city to start construction this Spring...

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MENIFEE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING AND DEALING WITH MAIL THEFT In response to reports of mail theft, the Menifee Police Department is urging residents to be vigilant and to follow these mail safety tips to help reduce mail theft: Page B7

REGISTER NOW FOR MENIFEE’S SUMMER CAMP AND EXCURSIONS With the City’s planned summer camps and exciting excursions, children will have plenty to explore in and around Menifee this summer. Teens and parents can also get in on the fun by registering for day-long excursions.

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CITY NEWS

COMMON ASSETS MISTAKENLY OMITTED FROM TRUSTS Being an Attorney that concentrates on all aspects of Probate matters, my office has come up with a list of the forgotten assets that are most commonly omitted from trust funding. That is, these assets are frequently found after death titled in individual names rather than being properly titled to the decedent's trust. In some cases they can be cleared up by small estate affidavit, under $150,000 probate successions, Heggstad petitions and in some cases the asset requires a "full" probates.

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LOCAL BUZZ MENIFEE RESIDENT JANET ANDERSON HONORED WITH MAJOR CITY AND COUNTY AWARDS This past Thursday, May 19th, Janet Anderson, a Menifee resident of the community of Quail Valley was deservedly honored with some very major awards for her consistent and significant volunteer work to improve her community.

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TECH NEWS WHEN TECH SUPPORT CALLS YOU The other day one of my clients received a call from an alleged tech support person who “wanted me to make changes to my computer.”

She asked for my advice.

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MENIFEE'S MAIN EVENT On June 10th, 11th, and 12th, Riverside County Boxing is hosting the 8th Annual So. Cal. State Amateur Boxing Championship held at the Valley-Wide Park and Recreation District Gymnasium located at 28545 La Piedra Rd., Menifee, CA. The tournament begins with exciting Friday Night Boxing, featuring amateur boxers from all over the state, ages 8 and up. Each bout offers exhilarating entertainment, as well, as controlled and skilled boxing. Many boxers enter the tournament with the hopes of becoming Nationally ranked, training with the goal of making the Olympic team.

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Each year, the So. Cal State Amateur Boxing Championship donates a portion of the proceeds to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in an effort to support research and treatment for children in need. Sponsors, including Vukee.com, Raxter Law, Speary Real Estate, R. David Bulen Insurance, and AMR Menifee assist in donating to both St. Jude's, as well as providing young boxers with an opportunity to participate in the tournament.

Sponsors for the event will have their name featured on the Championship belts given to the winners and displayed throughout the tournament. Banners and consistent announcements are also made to highlight the support from the sponsors. To have your name displayed on the Championship belts requires a donation of

$50 per belt, with an offer of buy 2, get 1 free.

The money donated will help support St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. So Cal. State Boxing is also offering two free general admission tickets with sponsorships.

Doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday Night for this spectacular event with boxers punching their hearts out for victory and a championship belt. Doors open at 12 p.m. on Satur-

day and Sunday. Boxers train year round, preparing for this tournament which provides locals with an opportunity to witness live boxing.

Come cheer, support, and enjoy the So. Cal. State Amateur Boxing Championship.

Steve Harriman, owner of Riverside County Boxing, is the promoter for this event, dedicating his time, passion, and energy into providing an arena for amateur boxers. Mr. Harriman has trained, coached and officiated boxing events and mixed martial arts for over 40 years. If you are interesting in sponsoring this event, contact Mr. Harriman at (909) 758-6527. So. Cal. State Amateur Boxing Championship looks forward to providing Menifee with an unforgettable Boxing Show.

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Art

MSJC’S DR. JEREMY BROWN HONORED BY LOCAL ART ORGANIZATION

By Arts Council Menifee

Jeremy Brown is a professional percussionist who took his musical skills into the classroom at Mt. San Jacinto Community College in 2007 at its San Jacinto campus. He soon became an assistant professor at the Menifee Valley Campus and took over the duties of music department chair.

Most recently, he has been serving as interim dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Brown was recently named the Arts Council Menifee Artist of the Month for May for his contributions to the college and the community. He keeps his love for music, especially jazz, alive by performing at local venues.

“Artists need an audience; they need promotion of their work. Local artists need celebration of their work and exposure,” Brown said. “Arts Council Menifee shares local arts with the population of Menifee. It helps educate youngsters and keeps aspiring and successful artists active.”

Brown said he has enjoyed every interaction with the leaders of Arts Council Menifee “Their heart is in the enrichment of this community and as the city grows, they have an opportunity to play a key role in steering the cultural life of its citizens,” he said.

Brown started his musical career as a rock drummer and still enjoys playing all types of music. His father was a concert pianist and his mother was

a classically trained singer. Both teach at universities so Brown grew up in an academic music world.

“The arts make our hearts soar in abstract and complicated ways that elevate our minds; arts inspire; they also illustrate the history of expression in world culture,” Brown explained. “History is often told by the victors, but the arts are a way that every person can contribute to the story of a people. Jazz is the classic American example that illustrates the diversity, industry, excellence and inventiveness of our society. The arts challenge us to reach greater heights, too. Since no work of art is absolutely perfect, there is always room to improve on a work. Just imagine how that translates into other walks of life.”

Beginning in high school, Brown said playing with jazz ensembles were the most important part of his education – and the most fun.

“Jazz is absolutely my favorite genre to teach, write, perform – though jazz encompasses a huge variety of musical styles,” said Brown, who has lived in Temecula for nearly 10 years.

Under his guidance, MSJC’s music department was expanded and continues to grow.

“The jazz ensemble had already been the premier group of the college, but under my direction we broadened its repertoire to include more diverse styles, more serious artistic jazz and challenging full-bigband literature. The band recorded a professionally produced CD,” said Brown, 39.

Local pianist and Arts Council Menifee member Edie Schmoll, who took several classes from Brown at MSJC,

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“He has an amazing personality, talent on various instruments and his students hang on his every word and hate to depart his classes. In short, he is an unforgettable person,” said Schmoll, of Sun City. “When critiquing a student’s performance, he never criticizes but rather offers suggestions for improvement.”

Now that Brown serves the music department in an administrative role, he said it’s easier to see what needs to be done but also why things can’t be done as quickly as some would like.

“The college supports the spirit of the arts but there are a multitude of institutional priorities and all are very important to the lives of our students,” he said. “Oftentimes, what needs to be done is just to stay in the game, to keep active and keep the performing groups out in the community, waiting for the next opportunity.”

Future plans for MSJC’s Menifee Valley campus include construction of a performing arts center.

“I see the venue revolutionizing the arts at the college and in the Menifee community, in general,” Brown said. “The music folks are also making real strides to grow the program and to bring more students through. Those students lend their talents and impact the program’s growth and change in unique and often subtle ways.”

When Brown stepped into his current role as dean, music instructor Eric Rea became music department chair at the Menifee Valley campus. Passing the baton was not difficult for Brown.

“I trust Eric’s vision for the department and his talent for vocal and choral direction. His students are doing great things already,” Brown said.

Rea is currently teaching five classes and said taking over classes with music majors that had been taught by Brown has not been a problem because of the love of music and learning that were instilled in the students.

“Jeremy’s experience as a music department chair has been helpful to me during my transition into the role,” Rea said. “But he makes a great dean because he understands the idiosyncrasies of how music classes work and how they can be different than other classes. But outside of that, he’s just a great guy to work for; he leads without driving, he has high expectations without being demanding, and he serves his people, which is the heart of true leadership. He has a heart to serve students by serving the faculty, and it shows.”

For upcoming arts events at MSJC, please visit www.msjc.edu/performingarts and for more about Dr. Jeremy Brown, www.MyBrownMusic.com.

More about ACM can be found at www.artscouncilmenifee.org or by calling 951-290-2781.

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Local NAFE SUCCESS UP WOMEN'S CONFERENCE A BIG SUCCESS The recent Nafe Success Up Women's conference held at the Menifee Lakes Country Club is the 7th Nafe conference that Robbie Motter, Nafe Global Coordinator has put together to bring learning, networking and fun together for Southern CA women.

This year Robbie was honored to have as her co-director Menifee resident and entrepreneur Joan Ring.

A big thank you to sponsors Riverside County Supervisors, District 5 Marion Ashley, Abbott Labs, Geico, Nafe, Mike Davis,-Ins Consultant, Avon-Sheila Caruso, our media sponsors, E The Magazine for Executive Women, Val-

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com ley News, UT San Diego that also publishes in Temecula, Menifee and Murrieta Buzz, Inland Empire Business Review our 8 vendors, and individuals who donated to the goody bags that were given to all the attendees and all the wonderful dynamic ladies and even men who attended the event.

My thanks also to our dynamic MC Robert Hollywood who has MC'd every Nafe conference but one, even though now he is going through dialysis almost everyday, he always "SHOWS UP: for me as he is the best in putting together the entertainment and being the MC, everyone loves him and he loves everyone. Our next event we will be working on together is :The 5th Annual Main Event to benefit Villa Chardonnay the largest Equine & Animal Sanctuary in Southern CA and a non profit which is headquartered in Temecula. Nafe will be helping with the entertainment for the event which takes place at Callaway Winery on Saturday May 21st at 6:00 pm. Go to www.villachardonnay.org to learn more about the event. Hollywood will be the MC for the event.

Robbie Motter & Robert "Hollywood: Moreno Also a big thank you to entertainers Lecia Breen who came from Palm Springs, Nicole Farrell from Menifee and Robin Moss Manning who joined us from Riverside.

Our amazing speakers who speak all over the world, Barbara Berg, Kelly Breaux, Patti Cotton, Ardice Farrow, Dame Shellie Hunt, and Kathleen Ronald, each brought to the conference profound presentations that many who attended said was just what they needed to hear and to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make our conference this year another big success.

We were honored this year to do charity donations from the proceeds of the conference to: Arts Council Menifee, Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley, GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women's Club, Menifee Valley Historical Society, Menifee Valley Lions Club, Operation Prom Girl, and the Temecula Valley Symphony.

The checks were presented at the end of the days event by Nafe directors, Joane E Wakeland, Riverside, Vivian Haire, Rancho Cucamonga, Sheila A Caruso, Central Orange County, Alina Estrada, South Bay, Althea Ledford, Los Angeles, Cheryl Hughley Bakersfield, Stone Love, San Francisco Bay area, and yours truly Robbie Motter, Menifee, Murrieta, Wildomar and also the Nafe Global coordinator. Giving back to the communities of our networks is something Nafe has been doing for over 43 years.

The feedback already on this years conference has been amaz-

ing. As they come in we are posting the testimonials and also we posted the group shot on the www.wrnafe.com website. We had the event video taped and lots of photos and will be posting those when we get them back next week.We will be also sharing the conference video with all our Nafe sisters across the Globe.

I want to thank all my nafe directors who came to the event, they were: Joan E Wakeland, Riverside, Vivian Haire, Rancho Cucamonga, Sheila A Caruso, Central Orange County, Alina Estrada, South Bay, Stone Love, San Francisco, Althea Ledford, Los Angeles, and Cheryl Hughley from Bakersfield, several of our other Southern CA Directors were unable to attend due to previous commitments. All the nafe directors that attended wore red as that is the nafe color.

Almost all the speakers talked about how powerful we women are, how many of us are in the workforce making a difference and in college, and how important it is to be part of a sister-

hood or a tribe which is the new buzz word and what we can do if we come together.

Nafe is a sisterhood and I am so honored to represent Nafe as their global coordinator as I get to interact with thousands of women across the globe who are all amazing, I get to connect them with others as well as learn from them as one should never stop learning and growing.

Plans are underway already for next years event, so if you want to make sure you get the information as it is put together so you don't miss out send rmotter@aol.com an email.

Nafe is also a member of the Menifee Valley & Wildomar Chamber of Commerce.

Also a big thank you to all the Women and Men who showed up as their presence is also what made the event such a great success. Group photo below.

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4. The average cough comes out of your mouth at 60 miles per hour.

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10. 80% of 10 year old girls in the U.S. go on a diet.

11. A fetus develops fingerprints at eighteen weeks!

12. At one 'feeding', a mosquito can absorb one and a half times its own weight in blood.

13. Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.

14. In Australia, it is illegal to walk on the righthand side of a footpath.

15. James Bond has killed 150 men and has slept with 44 women since the first movie came out in 1962.

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Local MEET MY STEP FATHER DONALD REED

By Robbie Motter Did you know that On July 19, 1910, the governor of the U.S. state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first “Father’s Day.” However, it was not until 1972, 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official, that the day became a nationwide holiday in the United States.

Growing up I never had a father to celebrate Fathers Day with, but later in life I was blessed to get a great step-father who I never really got to live with as I was already out in the work force and living in the East, raising my children, but I was able to send Father's Day Cards and always happy that finally my mother had someone that was kind and made her happy.

I moved to California from Virginia when my mother became ill , and quit my job and came to help my step-father take care of her.

When she passed away I decided to stay and then four years ago I was given the privilege of looking after my step-father who is a great person. He and my mother never had any children so I am his only child and my children and grandchildren ae his only grandchildren and great grandchidlren. Two of those years he still lived in his house in Sun Cityand then after that when he was 93 we sold his house and I moved him to Brookdale Cherry Hills Club where I visited him everyday, but he was not really happy there so I bought a bigger place and he came to live with me which was short lived because one night he fell, doctor thinks he might have had a small stoke, and ended up in the hospital, then rehab and because he was not responding to rehab had

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com to be moved to a Board and Care in Menifee where he now lives with 4 others and where he has been since November 2016.

My heart goes out to caregivers as its not an easy job. My step-father remembers me but gets confused on so many other things, and its so sad to see this man with a brilliant mind not able to remember things.

He is also on Hospice, but no matter what he always has a smile on his face and is happy there, as the caregivers in this home are really kind and wonderful.

I would love to bring him home but he still cannot stand, or walk, has to be fed and is in diapers and would need 24 hour care which I am unable to give him since I cannot lift him myself.as I am a cancer survivor and also 80 with a few health issues of my own, and there is also the fear of him falling again if he tried to get out of the bed. So even though it is hard I know that where he is at is where he needs to be at this time.

He tells everyone he is 72 but actually he 94 and will be 95 in July.

I see him every other day and he is always happy to see me and shares stories all which are not factual but I have learned to agree with him. Yesterday he was holding his blanket and told me as he handed a portion to me which was wadded up to be careful as it was filled with water, I took the blanket and opened it up and there was no water which surprised him, then he pointed to the floor and told me to read what was written there and I told him there was nothing written and he said there is and I said "Dad I forgot my glasses so next time I come I will bring them and then can read it" which then made him happy, but there was nothing written there it was just the wood floor at the side of his chair. It is so sad for me to see this man going downhill and I am sure that many who face the same things with their dads or husbands understand what I am feeling as one feels helpless so all we can do is be there for them and the rest is up to God. This man had a great life and since its Fathers Day this month I would like to share some information about him and honor him..

Meet Navy Veteran – Donald D Reed who is 94 ½ years old and will be 95 in July. He spent 30 years in the Navy- retired as a Chief Petty Officer, and was in Berlin when the wall came down..

My step-father Donald is originally from Sedgwick, Kansas, the middle child, had 4 bothers two older and two younger. All of his brothers except one served in the Military.

He joined the service right after he graduated from High School in 1939, and retired as a Navy Chief Petty Officer with 30 years of service.

He enlisted in Wichita, Kansas, and got his first training at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. His career took him too many locations in California, Washington, Alaska, MN, South Pacific, Samoa and Hawaii. He had the opportunity to drop food in Berlin for all the people there that could not get food because of the Berlin Wall, which finally was torn down During one of his tours in Hawaii he was in a VIP Squadron where they carried only dignitaries, Admirals and other high ranking officers. During that time he also went to Samoa to take supplies and said “they could see planes in the jungle that had been left behind due to the war.” Then the Korean War started and he was fortunate that he did not have to go to any conflict zones during that war.

His duty he liked the most was in Monterey CA., there he ran into lots of his old buddies who worked on the Berlin airlift including many of

the pilots and they would share stories about those days.

His last tour of duty was at Moffett Field in California. After retirement in 1959 he worked for Lockheed, Hewlett Packard and Memorex working in Quality Control. It was then time for him to totally retire and he and his wife moved to Roseville, CA, and remained there 3 years. Then they moved to Oceanside, CA. as this would allow them to be closer to their grandson and his family including a great granddaughter as well as me there daughter.. But a few years later they sold that house as the weather was too damp for his wife who had serious arthritis problems.

So in 1988 he and his wife Florence moved to Sun City and built their home on Braddock Road. She passed away 16 years ago. Before she passed they moved to Sun City Gardens but after she died my father bought another house in Sun City on Fairlane Drive. For many years he was active in the Masonic organization here in Sun City. One of his favorite things to do is to talk to other service people who were serving back when he was.

He received numerous medals for his service.

I would love to find a World War II Veteran that likes to talk about those times to visit my dad as he loves to talk about that ara, my dad does not read, nor like movies or TV anymore but he loves to talk about his days in the service and it would be so great for him to find a buddy that also likes to talk about World War II and would be interested in visiting my dad once a week or every two weeks or whatever time he has, to him that would be a great father's day gift, as he is a great person who I am blessed is part of my life and I am glad that I will be with him for Fathers Day as he is a great man.

Happy Fathers Day to all the great dads out there, it is your day, so enjoy it.

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MENIFEE VALLEY LIONS CLUB VOLUNTEERS FOR MENIFEE BETTER COMMUNITY PROJECT

by Robbie Motter

Helping the Menifee Community is something the newly founded Menifee Valley Lions Club loves to do. So when they learned about the Menifee Better Community project they immediately volunteered to take on a house and were given house #25.

The people receiving the help were so thrilled as most are just unable to do this type of work anymore.

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Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com This is the 4th year for the project, many people that saw what was happening and needed help said "I wish I had known about the project" well to get on the list to get help call Habitat for Humanity 951-296-3362 as this is a project they do every year.

The Menifee Valley Lions Club members working on the project were: President Marty Lanz, Secretary Sue Lopez, Denise & Chuck Locke, Kathy & David Liedike, Steve Beaty, Mary Regan and other volunteers that had been assigned to the project.

In Hillside Mobilhome park were I live had three homes on my street that were selected . They were houses 18,19 & 20.

House 19 was right next door to me, the women who lives there is 79 and uses a walker so doing yard work is really impossible for her anymore even though she loves a beautiful yard.

I talked to all the volunteers working on her

house and they were so happy to be able to give back, they really worked hard pulling weeds and cutting down vines and then picking it all up and placing the cuttings in trash bags.

I love seeing teenagers do service as they are our future. Many of us now doing service need replacements as the day is going to come where we cannot do it anymore. They were all wonderful to talk to. I spoke to the woman at house18 which is a few doors down from me after they were done and she was so happy . She said they even brought her some flowers when they came and she thought that was such a nice thing . She told me she was so happy that she found out about the project as she just cannot do the work anymore. House 20 is also on my street and they really had to work as the bushes were all overgrown and when they were done they had almost a truckload of cut bushes, the house looks great.

Thank you Habitant for Humanity, The City of Menifee and everyone else involved in the project as it sure did make lots of people happy and all the yard work made our city more beautiful .

The Menifee Valley Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for 1 hour at 7pm at LCL Realty conference room, call Marty Lanz President at 951-757-6486 or Secretary Sue Lopez at 951-282-6547 New members and guests are always welcome.

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MENIFEE RESIDENT JANET ANDERSON HONORED WITH MAJOR CITY AND COUNTY AWARDS WRITTEN BY RICHARD MELROSE, SECRETARY, QUAIL VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP This past Thursday, May 19th, Janet Anderson, a Menifee resident of the community of Quail Valley was deservedly honored with some very major awards for her consistent and significant volunteer work to improve her community.

This is the first year that County Supervisor Marion Ashley's office has put together the Riverside County 5th District Volunteer Appreciation Awards event to help highlight a number of individuals who have made a direct impact in their communities. A total of ten individuals -- one from each of the six cities, plus four more from among the 27 unincorporated communities in District 5 -- were selected to receive "Volunteer of the Year" awards.

The honor of "Volunteer of the Year" for the City of Menifee went to Janet Anderson! .. which was presented to her by Menifee Mayor Scott Mann. ..AND, as if that wasn't enough, County Supervisor Ashley also created a "Volunteer of the Year" award for the overall County 5th District, .. and Janet won that as well!! I'd say that's the equivalent of "Winning the Gold" at the Olympics!!

To improve the community of Quail Valley is to improve the City of Menifee, and anyone who knows Janet knows that her volunteer leadership efforts have had a very positive impact on her community.

Janet is President of Quail Valley Communi-

Page A 9 ty Group (QVCG) whose motto is "Working to Make Quail Valley a Better Place to Live". QVCG hosts a monthly public meeting for community residents to stay informed about not only what's going on in our community but also what's going on in Menifee, and whenever necessary QVCG gets involved as a liaison to bring our community concerns to the city.

Janet is also President of Quail Valley Environmental Coalition (QVEC), which is a coalition of major regional and state agencies and individuals whose goal is to coordinate efforts and find funding to bring sewer to parts of Quail Valley and to end the building moratorium which for about a decade now has tied the hands of our community's property owners from being able to improve their properties.

Janet is also on the Board of the Quail Valley Volunteer Fire Department organization (QVVFD) which puts on the monthly pancake breakfasts for the purpose of raising money which goes to make improvements for Fire Station #5 and for buying lifesaving specialty equipment that is otherwise not in Cal Fire's budget for our station's firefighters.

As you can see, I didn't go into any real detail with regards to specific projects and events that Janet is involved with .. and that's because I think Facebook limits posts to about 3 million characters, so I wouldn't be able to fit it all in, anyway. And did I mention that Janet also has a full-time job as Project Coordinator ( for ProWest Constructors ) which regularly requires her to work overtime?

Janet is a "10" when it comes to both heart and action in making a difference in Quail Valley and to uplifting our community to be a proud component of the City of Menifee. Both the

POMEGRANATE TEQUILA GUACAMOLE I love love LOVE guacamole. I can eat an entire bowl to myself and won’t even feel guilty about it afterwards.

And why would I feel guilty? Avocados are good for you, a healthy fat, that regulates blood pressure, hydrates your skin, and even helps your body absorb nutrients from other foods. So excuse me if I don’t want to share, but you can always make your own.

It is with guilt-free pleasure that I present to you my version of pomegranate tequila guacamole.

INGREDIENTS 1 medium white onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely diced 1 serrano chiles, stems & seeds removed, sliced.

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 4 ripe avocados 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1 tsp sea salt 2 tablespoons of lime Small dash of high quality tequila.

DIRECTIONS In a mortar and pestle, lightly muddle the limejuice, tequila, diced onion, serrano chiles, cilantro and garlic to release the flavors.

Next, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit (like a ninja). With a spoon, scrap the insides out and place them in to the mortar and pestle. Depending on how chunky you want the guac to be, pound the flesh of the avocados and then combine ingredients with a spoon.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Give it a taste and season accordingly. And by “season” I mean have a shot of tequila.

City of Menifee and County 5th District obviously recognize Janet's major involvement in working to make her community an asset instead of a burden to both the city and county, .. and they each made a great choice in selecting her as their "Volunteer of the Year". Congratulations, Janet!!

Well, that's all I have time to write, today; I'm busy working on creating a cloning machine, and I've got to get back to it.

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70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!

SC and Cora Covington will celebrate, along with their family, a huge milestone on July 30, 2016 – their 70th wedding anniversary!

From their wedding 70 years ago in Blytheville, Arkansas until now they have grown into a close-knit, loving family that includes two children, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

They were married in Blytheville, Arkansas shortly after SC was discharged from the army after serv-

ing in WW II in Europe. As a newly married couple, they drove to California and stayed for a short time in Los Angeles but returned to Blytheville for the birth of their two children. After their children were born, they decided to return to California and have lived here ever since.

Since retiring from their careers, his as an aerospace engineer and hers as a secretary with Los Angeles Unified School District, they have resided in Menifee for twenty-eight years.

Happy anniversary to SC and Cora!

SC and Cora in 2016

SC and Cora in 1946

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ROMANTIC PALUMBO'S RISTORANTE IN OLD TOWN TEMECULA

By John Farrell, Menifee Buzz Staff writer Normally I would not review a restaurant after just one visit but this one came to my attention with numerous recommendations from friends throughout the area.

The Restaurant is called Palumbo's Ristorante and is located in the fast growing Old Town section of Temecula. The first thing you will notice is the building itself it's the historical Cameron Building. A true throwback to an European style, it is beautiful. You walk in and are greeted by a smartly dressed server, on that Saturday Erik was greeting us. He asked if you would like to be seated in the dinning room or the lovely sidewalk café style patio. We decided to sit indoor where we could overview the whole beautifully decorated restaurant where we could also see their sidewalk cafe through their

MEET SHEILA CARUSO

By Robbie Motter

I first met Sheila about 10 years ago when she “SHOWED UP” at a Nafe Conference I was doing in Manhattan Beach, CA. Not long after that she became one of my Nafe members and two years ago stepped into the plate of also being a Nafe Director.

Life has not always been easy for this woman; she was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to California when she was 9.

She came from an abusive and poor childhood, many times she and her siblings would come home from school and found out they were moving. She and her siblings thought it was because they were jus moving to a different place, but later in life they found out that they had been evicted.

Her mother, father and step father are deceased. She says her tough childhood just made her a stronger person.

She graduated from Redlands High School and a year ago she and her sisters went back for a class reunion which they totally enjoyed.

Sheila has been married to Al for 45 years, they had one son, Robert who passed away at age 35 from a heart condition. Losing one’s only child is very hard but she knew that Robert her son would want her to keep going and for her to step out and move forward and that is what she has continued to do.

For over ten years she has worked as an Avon representative and a team leader and this year she added selling Mary Kay as well. During these years with Avon and being an entrepreneur she has offered the opportunity for other women to join Avon as part of her team and now is also offering those that want to be part of her Mary Kay team as well.

She is a former Senior Ms. Menifee Valley Chamber Queen and served in that capacity from 2013-2014. She is a person that loves to give back to the community and over the years has been one of my volunteers for the many events I do in the community, the most recent one was the Nafe Success Up Conference.

She also is the first to donate her time and to donate items for silent auctions for the non-profits in her community.

She is a member of Nafe; GFWC Menifee/ Sun City Women’s Club and has helped with many other projects in the area.

Although a senior she loves to stay busy and is a true professional, she is always striving to do her best, she is the first to “SHOWUP” at other networks and to support any of the Nafe and Menifee Valley Chamber events that Nafe is a member of.

She is always there with a positive word for everyone.

When I first met Sheila she was very shy, but she always showed up eager to grow and to overcome her shyness and be also able to share her expertise that she gained over her many years in the corporate world with others. Her corporate experience included being A Customer Service Representative, Full Charge Bookkeeper, and Software Librarian at General Dynam-

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adorned European style window.

The menu consists of all the regular Italian fare with restaurant specials throughout. There is a lunch special menu that last till 4:00pm with an extensive array of entrees starting at $7.95 to choose from.

Our server, Erik, was very knowledgeable with the menu and wine list. We had a very enjoyable glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and was their house special. Not to forget a basket of warm Italian bread. We also tried the bruschetta appetizer.

It was a true delight. For my entrée I had a spaghetti dish I ordered a side of meat balls which were huge, while Nicole tried the penne pasta dish with sausage and sun dried tomatoes. We weren't disappointed, both were very flavorful with the pasta cooked to a perfect Al Danta texture and the meatball with just the right spices.

We truly enjoyed our lunch and plan on returning to enjoy a romantic dinner. This is a spot you can enjoy a casual lunch or a fine dinning experience anytime day or night. ics where she was a co-author of an Engineer manual.

You can count on her, she helped me 9 years ago with a Nafe member who had a stroke as we had to clean her house out and this member was a hoarder and the house was worse than any hoarder show you see on television. She stayed at the house and worked tirelessly to and we went through stuff and got rid of things that had to go and helped me move it all out so we could use the money she was paying for rent to pay for her nursing home where she lived for 9 years, she died this past November and Sheila also went with me numerous times to visit her. Sheila spent weeks on this project and did not give up until the job was achieved which was not an easy task.

Sheila over the years worked with several mentors and still enjoys mentorship as she wants to continue to grow in business and in her personal life.

She has won the Call to Service Award from the President of the United States several times for her dedication to volunteer work; her latest award was in 2015.

She also won the Victorious Woman’s Award from, the Victorious Woman’s Organization in New York several years ago.

Sheila has an Associate Arts degree from San Bernardino Valley College and over the years has taken numerous courses to enhance her marketing, customer service and other skills so she can better serve her team, her customers and her community.

Sheila is always encouraging others to go for their dreams; she is great at sharing ideas and shares leads with other Nafe members and “SHOWSUP” at other Nafe networks outside of Menifee to support the directors of those networks.

Susan Pomerantz President/CEO of Concepts for Living said this about Sheila “I know Sheila through professional networking groups, she is motivated, tenacious, friendly, diligent and committed.

She is easy to be with, works well in team settings and I know that she will succeed at whatever she wishes to do”.

Sigal Zoldan a Transformational Specialist said “ I met Sheila through LinkedIn, I was very impressed with her communication skills, with her deep understanding of what business relationship means and with taking action from her heart. When I was looking for a connection she was the first one to notice what I was looking for and took action.

I know when I call her to help she is always there, as Sheila Caruso is a person that cares and is always willing to help where she is needed, and says that even though she is a senior she wants to continue to work and serve her community and individuals.

I also as a senior feel that if one stays busy whether it is to continue working or as a volunteer to serve ones community you stay “young” as it has worked for me and I am 80.

Sheila can be reached at sheilaacaruso@ gmail.com, her website is www.youravon. com/scaruso and cell is 949-330-0927

Go and have some great food and or contact them at online at then enjoy a walk around the beau- PalumbosRistorante.com. A real tiful Old Town area. It will defiantly treat awaits you. make for a very enjoyable evening.

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COMMON ASSETS MISTAKENLY OMITTED FROM TRUSTS Being an Attorney that concentrates on all aspects of Probate matters, my office has come up with a list of the forgotten assets that are most commonly omitted from trust funding. That is, these assets are frequently found after death titled in individual names rather than being properly titled to the decedent's trust. In some cases they can be cleared up by small estate affidavit, under $150,000 probate successions, Heggstad petitions and in some cases the asset requires a "full" probates. If the trust is properly funded the below omissions could subject the beneficiaries to unnecessary attorney fees and court costs being spent. Below is a list of a few assets, that are generally omitted from trusts: LOANS – By far the most commonly omitted from trusts are loans. This would include loans that are secured by a deed of trust. Loaning money is a tricky business especially when it involves family. I have had people tell me that they "do not need any writing" because the lendee is family. In my opinion that is a prime example to place it in writing. promissory note and deed of trust should be payable to the trust and not to you as an individual.

MEASURING THE STOCK MARKET

Every day we hear numbers that evaluate the stock market’s performance, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the NASDAQ Composite Index.

There are a myriad of market indices, and it may seem like they are all measuring the same thing. However, each index evaluates the market in a different way.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) While the DJIA is often used to represent how the stock market is performing as a whole, the index is made up of only 30 large company stocks. Despite its name, the index is composed of more than just industrial companies.

The index includes long established entities like General Electric and 3M as well as newer firms, such as Apple, Nike and VISA. The components of the index change from time-to-time, but it always includes stocks that are among the largest in the market. However, given that the index represents the performance of a very limited number of stocks, it may not signify what is happening in the broader market. The DJIA’s value is calculated by adding up the price of all 30 stocks and then dividing it by a specific measure created

by Dow Jones.

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Another reading of large company stock performance comes from the S&P 500 index. Many in the financial

Spring/Summer, 2016 ted from the trust estate. The common exceptions are annuities, IRAs and retirement plans. Do not change the ownership of these to your living trust. Talk to your attorney before you can name your trust as the beneficiary.

The most common beneficiaries include your spouse; children, grandchildren or other individuals; a charity; or a combination of these. Whom you name as beneficiary will determine the amount of tax-deferred growth that can continue on this money after you die.

BONDS – People have EE, HH, and other governmental bonds sitting in their safes or safe deposit boxes. If the value of the bonds are substantial then they need to be titled to the trust.

STOCK CERTIFICATES – A few still have stock certificates held in safes or safe deposit boxes. The certificates should be held in the name of the trust. Better yet, if they are commonly traded securities put them into your brokerage account for simplicity.

You spend good money and time drafting and executing a trust. Now, its time to make sure it has ownership and will control all of your assets upon it should be held as an asset of your death. the trust. This could be an LLC, a corporation, an “S-Corp,” a partnership or even a sole proprietorship. Make sure the business records are updated to reflect RAXTER LAW your trust ownership. At a mini- Jeremiah Raxter, Esq mum, you should sign an assign- 27851 Bradley Rd, S145 ment of the business interests to Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294 your trust.

TIMESHARES – Timeshares should be placed in the name of the trust (they are real estate).

The timeshare can be easily transferred to the trust by exeBUSINESS INTERESTS – I you own cuting a new deed. a percentage of a business no With all that said, the followmatter how large the company is, ing assets are typically omitindustry consider this a more accurate measure of broad market performance than the DJIA because it includes a much larger group of stocks. The index is made up of approximately 500 of the largest companies in the U.S. (currently, there are actually 504 stocks in the index1).

This is a “capitalization-weighted” index, meaning that price movements among larger stocks will have more impact on the index than price moves among smaller components in the index. However, the S&P 500 does not account for midcap or small-cap stocks’ performance.

NASDAQ Composite Companies that trade on a global electronic marketplace first established by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) are included in this index. More than 3,000 common equities are listed on the NASDAQ exchange, including stocks, American depository receipts (ADRs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Some companies may be located outside of the U.S. The index’s composition is largely made up of technology companies, so the performance of that industry can greatly influence the index. Like the S&P 500, the NASDAQ Composite is calculated using a market-cap weighting, with the 100 largest stocks accounting for most of its movement.

Russell 2000 This index measures the performance of small-cap stocks in the U.S. market across a broad swath of industries. It is made up of the 2,000 smallest stocks in the Russell 3000 Index, which tracks broad U.S. stock market performance.

The Russell indexes are maintained by Russell Investments, an investment research and management firm. Stocks in the Russell 2000 index cut across a broad swath of industries.

MSCI EAFE Morgan Stanley Capital designed the MSCI EAFE index to help U.S. investors understand how overseas stock markets are performing, particularly in developed countries. The index represents the combined returns of large- and midcap stocks in 21 countries across Europe, Australasia and the Far East (EAFE), including Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan and Australia2.

VIX A recently developed index that has received growing attention is referred to as the VIX. This is actually a ticker symbol representing the Chicago Board of Options Exchange Volatility Index. Some investors watch this index to gain a sense of the expected volatility, or unpredictability, of the stock market. The VIX calculates an expected level of volatility for the market by assessing current market prices for instruments such as puts and calls. The number is quoted as a percentage. If the index is accurate, the higher the percentage, the more likely a significant change in the market will occur. Since this index has been around only 12 years, it has not yet been fully tested as an accurate predictor of market volatility.

Keep in mind that the performance of individual stocks or funds that you own can vary, sometimes significantly, from what is reported about the broader stock market.

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Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 12 years - To contact him, please call 951-679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ 1 S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 Fact Sheet, Jan. 29, 2016.

2 MSCI EAFE, Index Overview, Feb. 25, 2016.

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Dear Valued Member, You will be receiving a replacement ballot for Candidates for Directors and Nominees for Citizen and Businesses of the Year.

Please disregard the first ballot, and return the revised ballot.

If you would like to learn more about our candidates and nominees, please visit the following link: nominees.menifeevalleychamber.com The revised BALLOT has a colored return envelope.

Also, when voting for the Board of Director Candidates, please vote for NO MORE THAN 5.

Ballots to be received, or dropped off NO later than 4:00 pm June 8th 2016.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your kind understanding. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chamber office at 951-672-1991.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Originally from the Midwest, she was surrounded by her loving parents and grandparents who believed in being prepared for every occasion. They were very particular about presentation and speaking skills which brought to her a keen interest in image and etiquette, which is the reason she began Neisha’s Skin Care. She is originally from Chicago, IL with a BS in Business, MA in Psychology and started her Ph. D studies.

Neisha worked in marketing for Fortune 500 companies and the insurance industry for several years. She learned about consumer trends and customer service. She also has a Bachelors in Business, MA in Psychology and started her Ph.D. studies in Business. After being handpicked to work as a Human Resources manager and later a Human Resources Director, she knew her purpose was to be in business for herself helping others achieve beautiful skin.

One important and basic way is to have

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Her business motto is "Taking skin from beautiful to awesome”. You make find her online at www.neishaweston.com

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HAVING THE RIGHT TEAM = SUCCESS

On The Mark with Robbie Motter Teamwork in the workplace and in any organization offers the ability for the team to become more familiar with each other and learn how to work together. There are several ways in which teamwork is important and vital to the success of the company and the organization.

Delegation A team that works well together understands the strengths and weaknesses of each team member. One of the benefits of strong teamwork in the workplace and/or in organizations is that team leaders and members become proficient at dividing up tasks so they are done by the most qualified people.

Efficiency Work groups and teams develop systems that allow the team to complete tasks efficiently and quickly. . Each team is well aware of its own abilities and the groups can work together effectively and share great Ideas.

Teams in the workplace and in organizations often meet to discuss how to solve company/organization issues. When a team works well together, it allows members to feel more comfortable in offering suggestions.

Support There are challenges each day in any workplace whether it’s a company or a non-profit, and a strong team environment can act as a support mechanism for staff members. Work group members can help each other improve their performance and work together toward improving their professional development. Team members also come to rely on each other and trust each other.

My last job in corporate America I had 800 people reporting to me so putting together strong teams was very important in achieving the goals of my job.

Since becoming an entrepreneur I still feel that teamwork is key.

For years I taught non-profit directors at the Extension program at the University of California in Riverside. I taught 8 years for one semester each year. One of the things I totally believe in is that it’s all about the talent and I would say to my class “if mon-

ey was no option what talent would you need?” This is the way all companies and organizations should think in putting together a team as someone with the talent you are seeking can achieve the job so much faster than someone that does not have it.

For instance over the years I have held some very successful Nafe conferences, one that I just completed with the help of my co-chair Joan Ring. I can be the idea person but I know that I need the talent to get it all done to make it a first class event.

For instance I needed all the baskets wrapped so I called on my organizing expert Jean Olexa and Riverside Nafe director Joan E Wakeland both that have a knack of making the baskets look amazing. I also had a very unique glitter high heeled vase that I wanted red carnations and white baby breath arranged and I called on Jean Olexa again who has a knack for decorating and also Reatha Reedus who also is an amazing artist in making things look fantastic and together they did all the table decorations that looked amazing on the day of the event. These same two individuals several years ago made an event I was doing for the GFWC Menifee Sun City Women’s Club look amazing as well.

So when you are meeting people find out what their talents are as many of us can do more than one thing and keep it in mind when putting a team together and then ASK as people like to be of service to help.

If you are doing a raffle at an event that has the knack of really selling tickets? Well I know that Nafe member Sheila A Caruso does an outstanding job at doing this task so she is the one I always ask. What about entertainment who do you know that has access to great entertainers and also can function as a MC, I am blessed as I have two great people I call on for this task they are Robert “Hollywood” Moreno and Nicole Farrell both who do an outstanding job and have a repore with great entertainers to bring them in to perform for any event and do an amazing job.

As a chair of many events, I never believed in holding meetings I put the idea in place and then find the team and delegate the task to them that is their expertise and the events always come together in a first class way.

I ask for an get ideas and implement them to make the events even better and for me numerous meetings to accomplish this is not a necessary task as especially in the volunteer world people are balancing so many things they do not have time for numerous meetings but are willing to do their part to get the job done.

This way of doing an event may not work for you as some people love meetings all the time, I for one do not and just want to get the job done in a first class manor with the end result of achieving our goals which for the last 25 years I have always been able to do with the many events that I have put together because I know the people and I know what their passion and skills are and I ASK. It is really that simple.

When I was in corporate America I used the same technique and

it always worked for me, so many times we do not take the time to know people as many of us over the years have done many things so develop a talent bank on them and then you will know just what they are capable of doing. It really has been an amazing journey for me to learn the talents of the thousands of women I come in contact with yearly as the Nafe global coordinator.

What is your special talent? Let your company and organization know; don’t assume that they know as most of the time they just see what you are doing now, not what you have done all your life. What is your passion, when one does their passion things always are a success. Is there something you want to learn, let others know as people are always willing to mentor others? I remember years ago I wanted to start writing and the editor of the Riverside Business Journal gave me the opportunity to have a marketing column and one I wrote each month for 8 years and then stopped when the paper was no longer in publication, that editor and I are still great friends and I will be forever grateful to her for giving me the opportunity to learn and grow and now I am writing for E the Magazine for Executive Women, the Menifee and Murrieta Buzz and the Inland Empire Business Review, I have written chapters for books, written forwards for ten best selling books and now working on my own book. Opportunities to learn and grow are all around you so get on a team and learn from your team members. And remember to “ASK” for what it is you want and need. ASKING is a very powerful tool, I use it all the time and it works!

Robbie Motter is a Marketing/PR Consultant, Certified National Speaker, Coach, Radio Show Host, Author, Writer, Nafe Global Coordinator and her passion is helping individuals soar to greatness, She can be reached at rmotter@aol.com or 951-255-9200 her website is www.robbiemotter.com and you can find her on face book and LinkedIn as Robbie Motter and on twitter as networking queen so connect with her.

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Biz Buzz THE NOISE OF QUIET Too many people claim they are too busy to do anything. Quite possibly, the Noise around them is so loud they can’t think past what is right in front of them. Sometimes, finding a quiet spot to sit and think can be louder than outside influences and could make the difference of becoming affective or reactive.

To be affective you have to seize opportunities and make them work to your advantage. My biggest time waster is leaving the office to go on one errand.

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Driving 20-30 minutes away to do one thing only to turn around and drive right back. If I wanted to be affective, I would (#1) plan ahead and (#2) string a series of errands I could do around the initial location so driving would be worth the time.

It isn’t always possible to plan an entire day because unexpected occurrences pop up and are unavoidable. However, if you plan for these events and schedule a “flex time” in your day you can accomplish a lot more. If a meeting will take an hour, build into your schedule a second meeting 1 hour and fifteen minutes later. This will allow for drive time or at least an opportunity to collect your thoughts and prepare for the second meeting.

It is not a bad thing to schedule a second meeting with someone, so often we try to complete everything on the first try. Respect your time and the time of the other person you are meeting with; this consideration will go a long way in the relationship. If the meeting runs over the expected limit, mention you have another commitment and wrap up the meeting or schedule a second.

No one is not busy in today’s world, even retired people will say they are busier now than when they worked. It comes down to planning and listening to your needs to be affective in life. Take a moment, block out the outside noise and plan your day, week, month and year. It may seem like a daunting task but once you implement it in your life you can take your business Up One Level.

Brian Walker 27070 Sun City Blvd. ~ Menifee, CA 92586 Office (951) 934-0338 Fax (951) 672-3427 CA License #0D76384

IDENTITY THEFT Identity theft is a big problem. How big? Consider this: In 2015, about 13 million Americans were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $15 billion, according to Javelin Strategy & Research.

That’s a lot of victims, and a lot of money. How can you protect yourself from becoming a statistic?

Here are a few suggestions: Secure your Social Security number. Identity thieves eagerly seek Social Security numbers — so don’t give out yours to anyone who asks for it. In fact, as a general rule, be reluctant to give it out at all.

Always ask whomever you’re dealing with if he or she will accept another form of identification, or at the very least will take just the last four digits of your number. And never carry your Social Security card with you.

Shred credit card offers and bank statements. If you’re not going to apply for the credit cards offered to you, shred the offers. Identity thieves have been known to go through garbage, fill out credit card offers and take advantage of them. At the same time, shred your bank and brokerage statements – and any other statement containing personal or financial information.

Study your credit card bills and checking account statements.

Question any credit card charge or checking account activity you don’t recognize as your own.

Don’t give out your credit card number unless you’re initiating a purchase. Many of us shop online. As long as you’re dealing with a reputable merchant who uses a secure site — i.e., one that has “https” in the web address — you should be fairly confident that your credit card information will be protected.

Never give out your credit card number to people or businesses who, unsolicited, try to sell you something over the phone or Internet.

Protect your passwords. Do you use a password to log onto your computer? If so, don’t share it with anyone, outside perhaps your most trusted family members. And use a strong password – one that doesn’t contain your real name or even a com-

plete word that could be used to identify you. Also, it doesn’t hurt to periodically change your password, whether it’s for your computer logon or for entry to any of your financial or consumer accounts.

Even after taking these steps, you could still run into identity

theft. That’s why you need to watch for certain signs, such as the arrival of unexpected credit cards or account statements, denials of credit for no clear reason, or calls or letters regarding purchases you didn’t make. If any of these things happen to you, you may want to place a “fraud

alert” on your credit reports and review them carefully.

Three national credit-reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – keep records of your credit history. If someone has misused your personal or financial information, contact one of the companies and ask for an initial fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert is free, but you must provide proof of your identity. And the company you call must tell the other companies about your alert. (For more information on placing a fraud alert, visit the website of any of the three companies.)

You can help preserve your good name from those who want to misuse it – so, stay vigilant.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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TECH TALK

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

WHEN TECH SUPPORT CALLS YOU The other day one of my clients received a call from an alleged tech support person who “wanted me to make changes to my computer.”

She asked for my advice.

If there are people monitoring your computer, and there probably are, they’re not doing it to provide tech support. In fact, they don’t want you to know that they’re watching you.

Unless they’re returning your call, legitimate tech people don’t call you. Think about the last time you called tech support.

You were probably on hold for an uncomfortable amount of time. Do you really think they’re going to call you and offer support you didn't know you needed?

So if you get this type of call, consider it a scam. It almost certainly is.

Quite often, the people calling claim

to be from Microsoft or another legitimate company. They may try to convince you to download their “repair program,” which is actually malware. They’ll try to trick you into giving them remote access to your PC, allowing them to look for passwords and other sensitive information. Remote access also lets them change settings and lower your PC’s protections.

And, of course, since they’re providing you with a “desperately needed service,” they expect to be paid for their trouble. Your credit card number is a valuable asset for a criminal.

So what should you do when you get a call of this nature?

First and foremost, don’t do anything they ask. Don’t install their

software. Don’t give them remote access to your PC. And don’t give them any useful information.

But play along long enough to get some information on them. If you have caller ID, note their number. If you don’t, ask for their phone number and promise to call them back.

Then, as soon as you’re off the phone, call your local police and report the incident.

This probably won’t result in an arrest, but it’s better than nothing.

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Local TOP TEN CAR CARE TIPS

by Mike Bumbeck

What you can do yourself to keep your car on the road If everything on TV were true, then keeping a vehicle running great, looking good, and lasting a long time would be the easiest thing ever. Advertising will tell us over and over that all we really need to do to keep that car or truck running forever and looking brand new for years is to pour some bottles of miracle liquid into the crankcase, sprinkle magic dust on the paint, or spray some sort of ionized wonder water on the interior. Unfortunately this is not the case.

Following the old adage that "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is" comes the news that regular, proper care and maintenance are what really keep vehicles going into the high six-figure mileage ranges. Miracle cures, magic fairy dust, mystery polymers and the like are all fine and good for infomercials, but most likely won't do much good for your vehicle.

Regularly scheduled maintenance and lubrication using the manufacturers recommended type and formulation of oil, grease and liquids is what will do the trick. Replacing normal wear-and-tear parts such as timing belts before they break is also a good path to follow on the road to long vehicle life. Taking good care of your vehicle can make the difference

help to survive the constant assault of sun and elements. Utilize both of these plans together and you, like Uncle Fred, will enjoy happy motoring for a good, long time. Follow the accompanying 10 handy tips for keeping your vehicle in top shape.

Tip 1 Check and change the oil. No single step will help an engine last more than regular oil and filter changes will. Conversely, nothing will destroy an engine faster than neglecting oil-level checks or fresh-oil changes.

Tip 2 Flush the cooling system and change coolant once a year. A 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water will keep the cooling system in good shape and prevent corrosion and deposits from building up inside the cooling system.

Tip 3 Change out transmission and differential oils.

While not requiring frequent service, these fluids must be changed according to service intervals. Always use transmission fluid or gear oil of the recommended type and viscosity.

Tip 4 Keep it clean. While washing the outside of the vehicle is obvious, most everything the vehicle ran over can also get stuck to the underside. Hosing off winter salt and road grime is a good idea.

Tip 5 Everything with moving parts needs grease to survive. This ball joint went into early retirement due to poor lubrication.

Tip 6 Nothing keeps paint looking good and protected like a coat of quality wax. Apply wax at least every six months.

between being the proud owner of a good looking, long lasting, reliable machine, and saying goodbye to a rusty, faded-paint jalopy that fell apart or broke down long before it was designed to.

Tip 7 Driveline components such as u-joints also require regular lubrication. The driveline may have to be removed to access the zerk grease fitting.

The Maintenance Difference We all know somebody with an older, high-mileage vehicle that just keeps on running year after year---that crazy uncle in the high-mileage ride that keeps on going strong.

"What's Uncle Fred's secret?" you may wonder, scratching your head with one hand while holding a repair bill in the other? At its core, Uncle Fred's 500,000-mile 1972 Datsun 610 is no different a vehicle than a two-year-old hulk that barely cleared 65,000 miles before it got hooked up to the wrecker truck, never to be seen again. While the short-lived heap has since been crushed, melted down, and built into another car, Uncle Fred keeps on trucking.

The secret is that there is no real secret to getting a vehicle to last a long time. The difference is maintenance. Regular fluid checks and an almost pious dedication to scheduled lubrication will keep the powertrain going strong. What kind of oil, brake fluid, and grease used is just as important as when it is changed. The best oil in the world will do your engine no good if you never change it.

Cleaning and protecting the finishes of the vehicle inside and out will keep things looking good. Paint, plastic, leather, and fabric need

Tip 8 Protect the interior plastic by parking the vehicle in the shade, using a window deflector screen, and applying a UV protectant to prevent the plastic and vinyl from drying out.

Tip 9 Inspect, clean, and repack wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease according to service intervals. Wheel bearings and grease are inexpensive compared to spindle and hub replacement, or liberated wheels rolling down the road ahead of you.

Tip 10 Brake fluid is hygroscopic. This means it is adept at attracting moisture. Moisture causes components to corrode and fail. Replace fluid and bleed system once a year. Brake fluid is cheap. Calipers, hoses, and sensors are expensive.

TAKE OF YOUR CARE AND BE SAFE New Hub Auto Service: 29683 New Hub #B, Menifee CA 92586 Rafael Cano, Owner- (951) 381-0711

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City HOLLAND OVERPASS PROJECT MOVES FORWARD

Dr. Kristina Nelson

The much talked about Holland Overpass project, slated by the city to start construction this Spring, is progressing as planned and promises to alleviate some of the city’s traffic congestion problems. As far as progress is concerned, Menifee City Manager Rob Johnson has been quoted as saying, “We’re right on time, right on schedule.”

Construction is expected to expand upon the project soon, and the fourlane overpass will span the length of Interstate-215 at Holland Road, opening up some room for traffic on the city’s widely traveled east-west routes, Newport Road and Scott Road.

The location of the project is located adjacent to San Jacinto College Menifee Campus.

Costing about $18 million to complete, the project is already highly anticipated, as both public open houses and workshops were held last Fall to inform Menifee citizens of the plans. Many living in Menifee are eager to see the improvements take place, aware of the much anticipated project which not only demonstrates both city growth and expansion, but promises an easier and safer driving route for the majority of people

STATE-OF-THEART TOT LOT COMING TO LAZY CREEK PARK A new tot lot — identified as a priority in the city of Menifee’s recently completed Parks Master Plan — will soon be installed at Lazy Creek Park.

The project will improve safety by upgrading the enclosed tot lot with state-of-the-art equipment and a rubberized surface underneath. It’s geared toward children who are 2 to 5 years old.

Features in the new tot lot include a slide, wiggle ladder, alphabet panel, bongo drum panel, a sand play station with sifters and seats and much more. The colorful play structure is built by Landscape

that have to travel daily along the traffic-ridden east-west directions through Newport Road and Scott Road. Knowing that the new city project promotes both less traffic and safer automobile traveling, citizens are certainly thankful to the city for taking steps and measures that promote their everyday safety, and eager for project completion.

Another benefit of the Holland Overpass that residents of Menifee also appreciate is the immense reduction in everyday car trips that will occur as a result of the overpass. Working with the city, a consulting firm called T.Y. Lin International, an engineering services company, estimated that more than 14,000 daily trips will become shorter on Scott Road alone. On New-

Structures, a longstanding playground equipment provider.

Staff has completed demolition of the old footing and pad in preparation for the new equipment and surfacing. The new tot lot is expected to reopen at the end of May to debut the new equipment. Check for updates on the city’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/cityofmenifeeus.

The city of Menifee Community Services Department, which uses the tot lot as part of its Tiny Tot program at the Lazy Creek Park Recreation Center, purchased the new equipment and rubberized surface. The Tiny Tot program, is for children aged 3 to 5 years old, and emphasizes youth development, recreation, fun and parent engagement. For more information or to register, please visit www.cityofmenifee. us/register call (951) 723-3880.

port Road, the company assumes that about 12,500 trips a day will decrease.

A senior engineer of the project, Nino Abad, stated: “The purpose of the project is to improve safety and mobility for the city of Menifee by providing an additional east-west I-215 overcrossing.”

The project requires a realignment of Willowood Way, which will run next to the southeast side of the bridge overpass. The previous Holland Road will be integrated with the new Willowood Way. From there, the overpass will intersect with Hanover Lane, dropping back down on its east side.

Jim Rucker of T.Y. Lin stated about the overpass plan: “What’s different about this project is it spans the I-215 and the abutments, or the ends of the

structure, land in a residential neighborhood. So we obviously are going to pay a lot of attention to that and how that interacts with the public.”

On the south side of Holland Road, east of the 215 freeway, exists a residential neighborhood, and to the north lies Cantabria Apartments. Residents living near the planned construction, however, are aware of the respectful planning both the city and those constructing the overpass are minding, which should hopefully keep the project running smoothly with the best interests of all Menifee residents taken into consideration.

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MENIFEE SEEKS YOUNG LEADERS TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE Menifee is currently accepting applications from young leaders between 15 and 25 years old who are interested in serving on the City’s Helen Putnam Award Winning Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The deadline to apply is Friday, August 26 and applications are available on the city’s website at www.cityofmenifee.us/289/youth-advisory-committee.

Formed in 2014, the YAC committee promotes public service and community involvement by and for Menifee youth. The group makes recommendations to City Council about youth-related programs, projects and facilities. The group also promotes youth in-

REGISTER NOW FOR MENIFEE’S SUMMER CAMP AND EXCURSIONS With the City’s planned summer camps and exciting excursions, children will have plenty to explore in and around Menifee this summer. Teens and parents can also get in on the fun by registering for day-long excursions.

Beginning in June, the City of Menifee is offering eight sessions of its Summer Adventure Camp at Lazy Creek Recreation Center, located at 26480 Lazy Creek Road.

Open to children ages 6 to 12 years, the camp will include arts and crafts, active gaming, group

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volvement in community events, programs or volunteer projects with the support of schools and community organizations.

Youth on the 11-member committee serve a one-year term that coincides with the school year. Applicants must reside or attend school within Menifee city limits.

Members will be appointed by City Council on September 7.

The group will meet monthly beginning on September 27. Meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Menifee City Hall located at 29714 Haun Road.

“The Youth Advisory Committee empowers Menifee youth to learn and practice leadership skills in a professional setting, while learning how their City government works,” said Mayor Scott Mann. “This is a great opportunity for high school and college-aged youth to gain firsthand experience in city government and to influence decisions in their community.” games, sports, water activities, outdoor fun and weekly excursions.

The weeklong camps run from June 13 through August 5 and include one, day-long excursion per session with the cost of registration.

Camp will be held from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Campers may be dropped off at 8 am, or picked up at 6 pm, for an additional $5 fee/day.

Summertime excursions include trips to a Padres Game, the San

Diego Safari Park, Aerosports Trampoline Park, The Drop-Zone and others. Excursions are included in the price of camp registration and are also open to non-campers who register in advance and are at least six years old.

“Summer Adventures Camp provides children with a safe, supervised and positive environment,” Community Services Director Robert Lennox said. “Campers will have the opportunity to meet new friends and participate in a variety of exciting activities and excursions.”

Most camp sessions are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents, and includes the excursion. Excursions range in cost from $12 to $25 for residents, and $15 to $28 for

MENIFEE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING AND DEALING WITH MAIL THEFT In response to reports of mail theft, the Menifee Police Department is urging residents to be vigilant and to follow these mail safety tips to help reduce mail theft: • Report suspicious persons or activity to the Menifee Police Department by calling 911 or (951) 201-1000 • Report stolen mail to Menifee Police Department (951) 201-1000 and the Postal Inspector at (1-800-ASK-USPS) (1-800-275-8777) • Do not send cash or coins in the mail • Know what time the mail is delivered and promptly remove it from your mailbox • Track package delivery and remove packages from porches immediately or ask a neighbor for

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For additional questions or information, please contact the Menifee Police Department at (951) 201-1000.

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assistance if you are not home Never leave mail in your box overnight: drop outgoing mail in the morning If you go on vacation, put a hold on your mail at the post office If you do not receive expected mail, contact

non-residents.

Online and walk-in registration for Summer Adventure Camp and the weekly summer excursions are now open. Camp space is limited, so campers are encouraged to register early.

For more information or to register for the city’s Summer Adventure Camp or summer excursions, contact the Lazy Creek Recreation Center at (951) 679-8092 or visit www.cityofmenifee.us/register.

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PALOMA WASH TRAIL REPAIR PROJECT BEGINS The city of Menifee Community Services Department will begin improvements on the Paloma Wash Trail starting Monday, May 9. Sections of the trail will be closed intermittently for construction.

Creating and maintaining trails in Menifee is a high-priority for Menifee residents as determined in the recently completed Parks Master Plan project. The popular 2.1 mile (round trip) running/ walking trail runs adjacent to Haun Road between Newport and Holland Roads, next to the Town Center Marketplace, which is currently under construction.

The trail will remain open for public use during construction; however, sections of the trail will be closed intermittently and reduced to a single-track, while contrac-

tors fill cracks and add a new slurry seal cover, striping, and permanent trail distance signage. Trail users should check the posted signage at the beginning of the trail for closure information.

The trail repair cost is $25,000 and May 31. Please contact the Comis funded through the city's Trails munity Services Department with Developer Impact Fees (DIF), which questions at (951) 723-3880. is restricted funding paid for by developers for trails within the city. For more Local News visit The project will be completed by us at: www.menifeebuzz.com

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MENIFEE HONORED AS 2016 PLAYFUL CITY USA COMMUNITY Menifee announced today that it has been designated as a “2016 Playful City USA” community, one of only 31 cities to be honored this year. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Playful City USA is a national recognition program that honors cities across the country for taking steps that make it easy for all children to get the balanced and active play they need to grow and thrive. Playful City USA communities are recognized for their efforts to create more playable, family-friendly cities.

“Our Community Services Department works hard to provide outstanding classes, clean and safe parks and community programs to encourage Menifee residents to be active and enjoy the beautiful city in which we live,” said Menifee Mayor Scott Mann. “We are proud to receive this designation as such a young city and we’re motivated to continue building a strong, active community in Menifee.”

Since its incorporation in 2008, the city of Menifee has worked to advance play in the community through a variety of partnerships, policies and programs, including its Living Healthy, Building Community project.

The city recently received a $50,000 grant from Valley Health System for

the project, which aims to increase community health and awareness through a planned outdoor exercise route with fitness stations, as well as different nutrition and fitness classes. The program will also promote healthy eating habits by providing a nutrition garden and gardening opportunities for people ages 13 and older.

Additionally, the city is committed to improving resident’s quality of life by providing safe and well-maintained parks and dedicated open

spaces for its residents now and in the future.

With feedback from the community, the city recently created a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan to provide direction for development, re-development, expansion and enhancements of the city's park system, open spaces, trails, recreation facilities and program services. Through two new ordinances, City Council adopted in 2014, Menifee requires developers to provide park dedication, or in-lieu fees for the requirement, for new residential developments within the city aimed at increasing the quality of life for Menifee residents.

“It’s a huge honor to be named a Playful City USA,” said Community Services Director Robert Lennox.

“It not only validates the many programs staff is implementing to encourage Menifee residents to

get outside and be active, receiving this designation makes the city eligible to apply for large grants to help fund more programs and initiatives to promote an active youth community.”

Menifee is one of only 257 cities nationwide recognized as a Playful City USA community by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that creates places to play, inspires communities to promote and support play, and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy and productive lives. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,300 playgrounds, engaged more than 1 million volunteers and served 8.1 million kids.

For more about the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org.

Menifee designated Playful City USA Menifee is one of only 257 cities nationwide recognized as a Playful City USA community by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that creates places to play, inspires communities to promote and support play, and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy and productive lives. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,300 playgrounds, engaged more than 1 million volunteers and served 8.1 million kids.

For more about the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org.