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Volume 8

Issue # 10

Summer 2019

INSIDE DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY? Do you need an a�orney? Like any good a�orney will tell you the answer is “maybe” or “it depends.” First, there are certain en��es that must be represented by an a�orney before the Court. Examples would be Corpora�ons, Limited Liability Companies, Trusts, and other similar en��es. However, in most situa�ons an individual is free to represent themselves before the Court. Page B1

FUN THINGS TO DO AROUND MENIFEE THIS SUMMER

by Rhyan Nile & Gabriella Venturo

I don’t know if anything screams summer more than being outdoors and watching gorgeous sunsets. Thankfully, Menifee oﬀers great weather for accommoda�ng both of those. Summer is a �me of year where we can sleep in un�l noon, and the best part, no homework. There are lots of things on our summer bucket list and so many fun ac�vi�es to do this summer here in Menifee. So let’s get started. As a con�nuous eﬀort to bring the community together, the City of Menifee aims to put on events to encourage residents to enjoy the community they are a part of.

If you’re feeling artsy, grab a couple of friends, signiﬁcant other, or kids and head on down to Menifee’s very own “Painted Earth” studio, 30010 Haun Rd., #240, and get crea�ve. In 2011, Menifee Valley Historical Museum opened a Museum to share Menifee’s history with the public. It oﬀers great insight to our growing community. It is open on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. located at 26301 Garbani Rd, Menifee.

(951) 679-8092. The price for this fun family event is only $13 per camper or $50 for a family of four. Check in: Saturday, July 20th, 3:00 pm, Check out: Sunday, July 21st, 12:00 pm at the Silver Star Park located at 24912 Audie Murphy Rd. Page A2

Menifee Family Campout Families who partake in our campout will enjoy games, cra�s for the kids, movies and a campﬁre under the stars. Dinner and con�nental breakfast provided. Don’t miss out, space is limited! Register in advance at cityofmenifee.us/ familycampout or call

HOW TO BOUNCE BACK AFTER A FINANCIAL SETBACK Many Americans at one point or another will deal with an unexpected event that has financial implica�ons. As a financial advisor, I’ve witnessed many families encounter – and more importantly overcome – financial setbacks. For most families I work with, setbacks occur because of circumstances beyond their control, such as a job layoff, a car accident, a house fire or the onset of an illness. If you find yourself facing a similar unexpected situa�on, here are five steps to help you regain your financial foo�ng and confidence. Page B1

PAINT N’ SIP AT PROVECHO Monday, July 22nd, 2019 at 6pm Join us for a night of cocktails and appe�zers, as we will be pain�ng this piece of art on wood pallets on July 22nd. Page A4

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DOG YOGA AND KITTEN PILATES MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE VALLEY

Summer ﬁtness has gone to the dogs and cats at Animal Friends of the Valleys!

“Purrrlates” Ki�y Mat Pilates on Saturday, June 15, “Nama-STAY” Dog Yoga on Saturday, July 13, or “Ki�y Karma” Ki�en Yoga on Saturday, August 10! These hour-long sessions start at 9:00am and include 50

Animal Friends of the Valleys will host ﬁtness enthusiasts and animal lovers alike at their “Ohm Sweet Ohm” Summer Fitness Series taught by instructors from Sweat Cardio and Yoga Temecula. With three diﬀerent classes to choose from, guests can a�end

LOCAL BUZZ MENIFEE ROTARY YOUNG CITIZEN AWARDS

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MENIFEE’S CITY MANAGER HONORED AS EXECUTIVE OF INFLUENCE BY The Rotary Club of Menifee annually presents HISPANIC LIFESTYLE Ci�zenship Awards to one Page B7 boy and one girl in the 5th and 8th grades in the Romoland and Menifee School Districts. Page B3

minutes of instruc�on from cer�fied instructors at Sweat Cardio and Yoga Temecula plus plenty of �me for socializa�on with the adoptable ki�ens and dogs. If guests fall in love with their furry mat-mate, they can go right into the lobby and adopt their new BFF! “These classes are a great way for our guests to work on their Summer fitness goals and for our adoptable pets to have some fun socializa�on �me in a new and different environment,” said Beth Soltysiak, Director of Development at Animal Friends of the Valleys,

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WINE COUNTRY GALWAY SPIRITS DISTILLERY

Is a Cra� Dis�llery and Tas�ng room located in Temecula. They oﬀer for sale, Tas�ngs and Bo�les of cra� spirits. Page A7

TECH BUZZ BUSY IS THE NEW HAPPY

Yes you heard it right. Not leisure �me, not being on a vaca�on but being busy makes us happy Page B4

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FUN THINGS TO DO AROUND MENIFEE THIS SUMMER

by Rhyan Nile & Gabriella Venturo

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com What Else is Buzzing Around Town this Summer? Menifee has a new skatepark for the kids to enjoy over by Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park that family and friends can enjoy. Located at 24331 South Audie Murphy Rd, Menifee. Menifee gets extremely hot, and

Under The Oaks - Ar�san Night Market A great way to enjoy Friday nights this summer. Featuring live bands, drum circle, pony rides, face painting, tacos, churros, ke�le corn, BBQ, henna ta�oos, and most importantly, 50 unique vendors ranging anywhere from homemade beef jerky to haircuts to woodwork and more. There also are vendors supplying art ac�vi�es for the kids. Every Friday in June and July from although 5-9 p.m. located at Wickerd Farm, we don’t 26852 Sco� Rd, Menifee, CA 92584 have a beach in Menifee, we do have an RTA Menifee Moonlight Markets bus service that goes from here to A brand new experience being Oceanside where there are beachbrought to Menifee! Enjoy local es. Rates as low as $6 are oﬀered. vendors selling unique goods and Don’t worry about the traﬃc, pack up the kids, sit back and relax.

food, a concert, family ac�vi�es and a movie in the park! Each week will be themed and have opportuni�es for the community to get involved in the fun! This is an event series you won't want to miss! June 21st, July 12th, July 26th, August 2nd event begins at 5:00pm. Concert at 6:30pm, and Movie at Dusk. Located at 30268 Civic Plaza Dr, Menifee.

What’s be�er than a sweet treat on a hot a�ernoon? Yojos, Yogurtland, and Krispy Kremes is the place to be this summer. Krispy Kremes has amazing new ﬂavors such as, Cake Ba�er Donuts, and Yogurtland has new ﬂavors such as Hibiscus Passion Fruit Sorbet yogurt. Being healthy is also on the summer bucket list. Luckily, there are a lot of nice hiking trails in Menifee that the family and friends can enjoy together. Be sure to visit trails like Cross Hike across Freedom

Crest Elementary, at Audie Murphy as well as the awesome trail across from the marketplace.

day ﬁlled with vendors, a parade, beer garden, kids zone and ﬁreworks show. It was awesome!

Parents need a few to cut the edge off? Head on over to Menifee’s first “Brewery Mason Jar” and grab a cold one. With about 10 beer selec�ons and a great staff, you won’t be disappointed.

Jonathan Nicks, Community Services Director says: “We have seen event series grow each year, and we are con�nuously adding new event components to the series that residents seem to really love”.

The Independence Day Celebra�on last year at Whea�ield Park was a great success. A family fun

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nally coming to call Menifee home in 2005. Winter found himself increasingly involved in local poli�cs and events. He was a close friend and associate of John and Linda Denver as well as many other community minded individuals in the Menifee area. He was elected to the Menifee City Council in 2015 and ran a successful, grassroots campaign for mayor in 2016 against Sco� Mann. As the third mayor of the City of Menifee, Winter was ac�vely involved in community events including many of those organized by Arts Council Menifee. Mayor Winter’s support of Arts Council Menifee and the community at large proves that one doesn’t have to wield a paint brush or play an instrument to help enrich Menifee’s ar�s�c community.

NEIL WINTER ARTS AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

By: Jim T. Gammill

It has been nearly a year since the passing of Neil Winter, Menifee’s third mayor since its incorpora�on in 2008. Winter was widely referred to as the people's mayor and the �tle was certainly well deserved; Neil Winter remained ac�ve in everything that he saw as beneﬁcial to the city of Menifee from the �me of his mayoral inaugura�on in 2016 to the day of his unexpected passing on May 19th 2018. Neil Winter is remembered fondly by many Menifee residents and has also le� behind a posi�ve impression on local government. Mayor Winter was born in South Gate, California in 1953 and had a very interes�ng childhood. As the son of a commercial freezer salesman, Neil ended up living in nearly every one of the con�nental United States before eventually coming back to se�le in Los Angeles County. Winter was bi�en by the poli�cal bug early in life; he was elected Student Body President at Azusa High during his school years. Neil then con�nued his poli�cal path by earning a bachelor degree in Poli�cal Science from Cal Poly Pomona. It was around this �me that Neil discovered coaching, another passion that he would prac�ce for much of his adult life. Winter was an ac�ve swim coach for the Amateur Athle�c Union (AAU) throughout the 1970’s and ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN!

By Nicole Farrell

I am very happy to provide this informa�on for our residents, hope this helps you to ﬁnd a place to enjoy a night of entertainment in menifee and the surrounding areas feel free to email me if you want to add or make changes. NicoIefarrell123@hotmail.com Or text me 760-807-4300 Call establishment for more details Not all venues have karaoke Canyon Lakes Country Club 32001 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon lake, CA 92586 Call for details (951) 246-1773 Friday live entertainment French Valley Cafe 37552 Winchester Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 Monday karaoke 6 to 10 Fri live entertainment Call them for details phone: (951) 600-7396 Franklin's Cove Bar and gGrill 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs rd Murrieta, ca 92562 Phone number (951) 696-2211 Monday open mic Tuesday karaoke with a live band Thursday regular karaoke Friday - sat – live bands Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant 26900 Newport Rd Ste 112, Menifee, CA 92584 Thurs. Thr-sat Tom the owner will sing for you Sunday 4 to 8 pm live music Call them for details (951) 672-8080 Pepes Mexican Restaurant 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd Canyon Lakes CA Tel:951-244 7373 Sunday karaoke 6 to 9 -randy Friday Sat Call the venue :951-244 7373

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Mayor Bill Zimmerman, who also served as past president of the Arts Council had the following to say about Neil Winter:

eventually coached water polo as well. Neil found that coaching young athletes mo�vated him to pursue teaching. Neil took courses at Point Loma Nazarene University in Elementary Educa�on and eventually earned his teaching degree by passing the California state teaching creden�al test. During his short s�nt as an educator, Winter helped develop a teaching program known as the Winter Motor Development Program, which was recognized by several organiza�ons. Neil Winter married his long-�me girlfriend, Debbie, in 1979 and Ponderosa Bar and Grill 27126 Shadel Rd Menifee ca. 92586 Tel (951) 679-7008 Sunday karaoke 7 pm to 11 pm Tuesday music with Pam n Paul 5 to 8, Tuesday 8 to close DJ—Wednesday karaoke 7 to 11/ Friday -sat call the venue (951) 679-7008 Pitstop Pub Sports Bar and Grill 26900 newport road, Menifee, ca 92584 Tel: 951-679-0869 Mon -d j spinning the tunes, 8 pm midnight, Tue - karaoke 8 pm - midnight, Wed - karaoke with laura 8 pm midnight, Thursday karaoke with laura 9 pm - 1 am Fri – music 9 pm Sat - music un�l 1 am. Sun 6- open mic jam The Tavern Grill 28039 Sco� Rd. Murrieta ca 92563your venue (951) 723-8004 Tuesday live entertainment -tom the guitar guy Saturday karaoke 8 to 12 Call them for detail 951) 723-8004 Whiskey Babes 33040 simpson road Winchester, ca 92596 Tel 951-599 0506 Karaoke Tuesday 6 to 10 pm Wed karaoke 6 -10 Thurs karaoke 6 to 10 Friday and sat Sat dj or live music Call for details tel 951-599 0506 If you want your venue to be in here email me your informa�on Thank you Nicole Farrell Entertainment -singer-& karaoke -music for all Email call or text me for your special event 760 807 4300 Ambassador Menifee valley chamber of commerce Menifee/sun city women's club Michelle's place breast cancer resource center -survivor- public rela�on Na�onal Associa�on of female entrepreneur Menifee buzz entertainment reporter

"Mayor Winter was a kind man who enjoyed the arts, especially music and even singing for fun. It was always a joy to be with Neil, and we were honored whenever he a�endbegan a career in the corporate ed Arts Council Menifee's events. world shortly therea�er. Winter I'm pleased that he is being recoglaunched his corporate career as nized." a sales associate for New York Life and eventually moved on to a po- It is with great joy and fond recolsi�on at a company called Pitney lec�on of his past support that Arts Bowes, which specializes in both Council Menifee proudly names conven�onal and industrial sized former mayor, Neil Winter as its postal meters. Neil was an account Arts Ambassador for May, 2019. manager that helped streamline Winter is survived by his wife and the postage and mailing process partner of 48 years, Debbie Winter for a countless number of banks, and their two adult children who ﬁnancial ins�tu�ons, and religious s�ll reside in Menifee. organiza�ons. The Winter family moved all over the country as Neil For more Local News visit advanced and moved throughout us at: www.menifeebuzz.com the Pitney Bowes company un�l ﬁ-

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PAINT N’ SIP AT PROVECHO

Monday, July 22nd, 2019 at 6pm

Join us for a night of cocktails and appe�zers, as we will be pain�ng this piece of art on wood pallets on July 22nd. Cocktail and appe�zer recep�on begins at 6pm. Pain�ng starts at 7pm. Tickets are $45 per person. Ticket price includes instruc�on, paints, wood pallet, one complimentary margarita by mixologist Kristoffer Kuhns (or choice of non alcoholic beverage for guests under 21) and appe�zers by Chef Rosie. Sea�ng is limited. No �ckets will be sold at the door. All �cket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. A confirma�on email will be sent the day prior to the event.

or pressed 1/2 cup cilantro chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SKEWERS Thank goodness summer�me is ﬁnally here—there are so many amazing things to do outdoors, and we know you just can't wait to get started enjoying this beau�ful weather. Perhaps you have a scenic road trip planned with the en�re family, or maybe you're just looking forward to

spending your �me relaxing on your porch or pa�o all day—and night—long. Although there are endless summer ac�vi�es to do, we guarantee that spending tons of �me in the kitchen is deﬁnitely not at the top of your list— which is why this tasty summer recipes are about to make the most beau�ful �me of the year even be�er. This is the most tender and most ﬂavorful chicken you will ever make! The chicken gets marinated in a honey, lime, cilantro, garlic, and soy sauce marinade for a few hours, skewered, and then grilled. Super easy and always a hit! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup lime juice freshly-squeezed 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced

INSTRUCTIONS Slice chicken into even 1-inch cubes. Place chicken in a gallon-sized storage bag. Place remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Separate 1/4 cup of marinade and place in small bowl and store in fridge un�l cook �me. Place marinade in storage bag with chicken and seal �ghtly. Shake chicken around to coat completely. place bag on a plate or baking dish. This is helpful in case the bag breaks - you won't have a huge mess if there's something there to catch all the marinade. Place chicken in fridge to marinate for at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours. 30 minutes before cook �me, soak your medium wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes. This will keep them from catching ﬁre during grilling. Remove from water and place on paper towel to dry slightly before skewing. Remove chicken from fridge. Grab 1 skewer and place 3-4 pieces of chicken on skewer, leaving about 1 inch of free space on both ends of skewer. Repeat with remaining chicken. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place

all skewers on grill. A�er 3 minutes, spread remaining marinade on chicken and then ﬂip so it can ﬁnish cooking. Do NOT brush marinade on cooked side. This will cause contamina�on between cooked and not cooked chicken. Grill for another 3 minutes, or un�l chicken is done.

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Local MENIFEE BETTER TOGETHER REVITALIZES THE COMMUNITY WITH HELP BY 700 VOLUNTEERS

By Gabriella Venturo

The seventh annual Menifee Be�er Together was one for the books. With the most volunteers to date, 50 houses included in the Home Revitaliza�on Project and several surrounding communi�es there to support. Our beloved Menifee looks be�er than ever. Alongside many other sponsors, Habitat for Humanity is a huge contributor to the success of this event. “This is an amazing collabora�on of many diﬀerent groups coming together,” said Eric Bunge, Community Outreach Director for Habitat for Humanity. Not only were residents and businesses there to help, we saw several councilmen and women and our awesome Mayor, Bill Zimmerman. Be�er Together included six com-

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com munity projects all in the a�empt to revamp some areas in the city that needed some TLC. Volunteers were divided equally to conquer the heavy agenda. Habitat for Humanity Senior Home Revitaliza�on was the first project. Fi�y homes were selected throughout Sun City to help senior ci�zens who can not keep up with the maintenance of their yards. Volunteers cut shrubs down, pulled weeds, trimmed, raked and even helped haul all the trimmings. One volunteer, Fernando said, “It’s rewarding for the people we get to help out. They made a call and I came.” He came from Perris to help out. The second project was the flower po�ng for seniors. Kids, adults and city officials all got their hands dirty. Par�cipants could choose any flow-

pants. They were painted Menifee Blue and Orange #MenifeeProud. The playhouses will be either auc�oned off for funds that the non-profit can benefit from for future resources or given to deserving members of the community. The Menifee Community Cupboard Beau�fica�on followed. The Cup-

has been used by items they do not even need due to the high volume of dona�ons they receive. The last project of the day was the Quail Valley Clean-Up. In partnership with Waste Management, the community managed to haul away bins of waste including tree trimmings, e-waste and unwanted appliances.

er of choice to make a unique pot that would then go to each of the 50 homes that were selected in the revitaliza�on. Community Garden Revitaliza�on was the next project. This garden is located at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee. The walls that line the garden were all painted with various pieces of artwork from the community and the plant beds were manicured. Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build was the fourth project of Menifee Be�er Together. Playhouses were both built and painted by par�ci-

board and the Thri� Store have been such an integral part of the community for several years. Out of all seven years, this was the first year this stop has been added. For those who are unaware, the Thri� Store profit goes straight to the Cupboards benefit to provide food, water and other nourishing resources for low income residents. During the beau�fica�on, volunteers helped organize, throw away and haul some of the unwanted items the store receives. The Cupboard was extremely thankful because often �mes they do not get around to doing these chores and a lot of space

Clara Vera, Regional Manager of Public Sector Solu�ons of Waste Management, told us how thankful they were to be involved with such a signiﬁcant and sustainable opportunity for the community. This opportunity allowed residents to save money by avoiding costs at the dumps and the cost of travel just to get there. This event was very rewarding to serve. If Menifee and other communi�es were always TOGETHER, we would all be BETTER.

Photo: Gabriella Venturo, and Jason Hendrix from the City of Menifee Community Services Supervisor

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT

GALWAY SPIRITS DISTILLERY Galway Spirits Inc. is a Craft Distillery and Tasting room located at 42065 Zevo Drive # 7. Temecula, Ca 92590. They offer for sale, Tastings and Bottles of craft spirits including Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Vodka and Signature fla-

ABOUT GALWAY SPIRITS For nearly 50 years, the majes�c oaks, pris�ne vistas and lush paddocks of Galway Downs have been intrinsic to the story and spirit of Temecula Valley Wine Country. Steeped in history, this legendary equestrian and events center has provided the backdrop for countless weddings, celebra�ons and equine compe��ons. In 2010, Ken Smith decided to write the next chapter in Gal-

vored Vodkas: Mango, Coffee, Blood Orange and Dragon Fruit. We will also offer a workshop to customers who want to learn the process of manufacturing and distilling, small batch craft spirits.

way Downs’ storied history. A walk through the towering sycamore and oaks that accent the property inspired a vision that led him to found a cra� dis�llery embodying the essence, beauty and grace of Galway Downs.

True to the rich history and pioneering spirit of Galway Downs, Ken created Galway Spirits, a distinctive distillery now operating in Temecula, CA. Galway Spirits brings to life true handcrafted smallbatch artisan spirits of a most distinguished character. Our distiller produces honest, innovative master blends of whiskey, bourbon, gin and specialty vodkas. Authentic, uncompromising and never rushed — each is

timelessly classic and uniquely modern. Regarding his crea�on, Ken says: “Galway Spirits Dis�llery will con�nue the standing tradi�ons of unyielding bonds, family, nature and a celebra�on of life.”

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MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE LAUNCHES TUITION-FREE MSJC PROMISE PROGRAM Mt. San Jacinto College is excited to announce that beginning this fall, we are launching the MSJC Promise program that provides free tui�on to ﬁrst-�me, full-�me students. “We know that tui�on can be a major ﬁnancial barrier that prevents people from a�ending college,” said Dr. Roger W. Schultz, Superintendent/President. “The MSJC Promise will remove that obstacle for

incoming students who qualify. We urge students to take advantage of this great program to earn a high-quality college educa�on tui�on free at MSJC.” To be eligible for the MSJC Promise, students must meet all of the following criteria: • • • • • • •

Apply for admission at msjc.edu/apply Apply for and join the First-Year Experience program Be a California resident or exempt group Have a high school diploma or GED Be a ﬁrst-�me college student (no transfer units) Apply for FAFSA or California Dream Act Applica�on Be enrolled in and complete at least 12

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units per term in the Fall and Spring semesters Take English and Math in the ﬁrst year Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA while at MSJC

“We are doing what we can to help provide all residents of our communi�es more access to the quality higher educa�on we oﬀer at Mt. San Jacinto College, whether we’re providing free tui�on or campuses closer to where our students live and work,” Schultz said. “We are commi�ed to providing higher educa�on that improves the quality of our students’ lives. We will con�nue to look for addi�onal avenues to help make MSJC even more accessible to our communi�es.” Those interested in the MSJC Promise pro-

gram and enrolling at MSJC can learn more at www.msjc.edu/free. All applica�ons will be reviewed and considered on a firstcome, first-served basis depending on availability of funds. MSJC’s Fall 2019 registra�on opens in July and the semester begins Aug. 12. For more informa�on on ge�ng started, call (951) 639-5313. Mt. San Jacinto College serves about 26,000 students in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula. In May, Mt. San Jacinto College awarded a record-breaking 3,314 degrees and cer�ficates to 1,707 graduates. Have a wonderful day and please follow MSJC on social media – Facebook, Twi�er and Instagram.

MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS EARN GED THROUGH MSJC ADULT EDUCATION More than 100 students earned their General Educa�on Diploma (GED) through the MSJC Adult Educa�on Program this year and about 30 of them celebrated the accomplishment in a recogni�on ceremony on Thursday, May 16, at the college’s Menifee Valley Campus. Michelle Milan, 30, said in order to have a be�er career in life, she knew she needed to complete her GED. “This is something that has been holding me back … (from) being able to succeed in life,” Milan said. Adult Educa�on counselors visit GED classes throughout the semester to help students explore college and career op�ons and align students' post-secondary plans

More than 100 students earned their General Education Diploma (GED) through the MSJC Adult Education Program this year and about 30 of them celebrated the accomplishment in a recognition ceremony on Thursday, May 16, at the college’s Menifee Valley Campus.

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with their in-class goals. Associate Counselor Denise McGregor said most graduates plan to enroll at MSJC or another college. Some use their GED to get a new or be�er job, or promo�on. Shellie Sizer, 49, has been working as a medical assistant for 15 years. She said her two children who are current college students inspired her to obtain her GED. Sizer plans to con�nue at MSJC and would like to become a Registered Nurse. MSJC offers high school equivalency (HSE) courses that prepare students to take the GED. The age range of students varies from 20 to 64. The next GED classes will be offered during Adult Educa�on's Summer 2019 session (June 3-July 3) at MSJC’s San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses, and the Temecula Higher Educa�on Center. For more informa�on, please call the Adult Educa�on Office at (951) 487-3707.

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Local DOG YOGA AND KITTEN PILATES MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE VALLEY

Summer ﬁtness has gone to the dogs and cats at Animal Friends of the Valleys! Animal Friends of the Valleys will host ﬁtness enthusiasts and

MUST HAVES FOR THE SUMMER At home or on the go, here are some must-have items for July! A broad brimmed hat to protect your face and new summer hairdo from the sun. Sunglasses to protect your eyes and prevent wrinkles and crow’s feet. A CC (concealing coverage) cream founda�on with SPF 15 so you can get complexion correc�on with a formula that acts like makeup and is formulated like skin care. CC Creams provide an easy, outthe-door op�on without that “made-up look. Beauty Blo�ers are powder-free �ssues that instantly absorb ex-

animal lovers alike at their “Ohm Sweet Ohm” Summer Fitness Series taught by instructors from Sweat Cardio and Yoga Temecula. With three different classes to choose from, guests can a�end “Purrrlates” Ki�y Mat Pilates on Saturday, June 15, “Nama-STAY” Dog Yoga on Saturday, July 13, or “Ki�y Karma” Ki�en Yoga on Saturday, August 10! These hour-long sessions start at 9:00am and include 50 minutes of instruc�on from cer�fied instructors at Sweat Cardio and Yoga Temecula plus plenty of �me for socializa�on with the adoptable kittens and dogs. If guests fall in love with their furry mat-mate, they can go right into the lobby and adopt their new BFF! “These classes are a great way for our guests to work on their Summer fitness goals and for our adoptable pets to have some fun socializa�on �me in a new and different environment,” said Beth Soltysiak, Director of Development at Animal Friends of the Valleys, “Since we had such a great �me working with Sweat [Cardio and Yoga Temecula] at our two ki�en yoga events last year, we are looking forward to trying new classes and hopefully finding the perfect homes for our adopt-

Page A 9 able animals!” Classes are sure to sell out, and the $25 admission for each class or $60 “Pawsport” for all three classes is a direct dona�on to Animal Friends of the Valleys, the sole animal shelter serving the 6 ci�es of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar. For �ckets and more informa�on about the Ohm Sweet Ohm Summer Fitness Series, visit h�ps:// animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/ ohmsweetohm/

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GLOBAL SOCIETY FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR GSFE & NAFE PICK DATE AND LOCATION FOR THE 2019 WOMAN'S CONFERENCE

from 1 to 5pm and is currently working on the loca�on here in the Inland Empire. Robbie already has put together some dynamic entertainment and will be adding more.. A por�on of the proceeds will benefit Opera�on Prom Girl a 501 Robbie Mo�er the Found- c3 non profit. GSFE is also er & President of GSFE and a 501 c3 non profit. This is the nafe Global Coordinator the 5th Extravaganza event has selected the date for the 2019 Woman's Conference. It will be held on October 5th all day at the Woman's Club of Hollywood. Robbie already has some great speakers and entertainers lined up. Watch for more informa�on. This is the 18th conference Robbie has done in the California area. Last year the conference was done in Mur- Robbie has put together. rieta, CA, this year it is being Contact Robbie to be added done in Hollywood, CA as we to the list to receive more have many nafe members in informa�on at rmo�er@ the LA County and surround- aol.com or 951-255-9200. Last year the event benefiting county areas. GSFE is also working on do- ed the Boys and Girls Club ing Extravaganza 5 an a�er- of Menifee and the Menifee noon of Entertainment and Sun City Woman's Club and desserts, Robbie is looking at the year before the Menia date of Sunday Sept 22nd fee Valley Lions Club and

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com the Woman's Club. 45 nafe members will be receiving awards at the All Women Rock event being held June 29th at Cal State Fullerton, the event is put on by Carl Wilson of CD Wilson Events. 62 women will be receiving awards at this event and we are proud that 45 of those women are nafe members. Menifee nafe residents are: Angeline Benjamin, Nicole Farrell, Lynne Hartung, Deborah Irish, Sue Lopez, Jean Olexa, Kelly Robertson, Shelly Ruﬁn, Joan Wakeland and Dorothy Wolons, in addi�on some special addi�onal awards are going out and Menifee resident Robbie Mo�er will receive the Inspira�on and Champion of Woman award, she also will be presen�ng the awards to all the winners. The other nafe members come from Murrieta, Temecula, Orange County and LA County. We welcome women to visit any of our nafe networks go to wrnafe.com and you can see where they meet.

KISA PUCKETT, CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF PINK ICING

By Robbie Mo�er

Through live and online group training in her Entrepreneur Experience Coaching Program, Kisa Puckett helps new and struggling entrepreneurs overcome mindset blocks and acquire the education and tools necessary to become wildly successful in entrepreneurship. She also teaches people all over the world how to transition from employee to

entrepreneur. Kisa started her first successful restaurant business at the age of 23 and has been in the Marketing and Branding Industry for over 18 years. She holds a Bachelor's in Management with a Concentration in Marketing from National University and has over 10 years of specialized training in Online Marketing and Branding Pink Icing Agency. She has worked with prominent organizations such as Techstars as Lead Organizer for Startup Week Temecula. She has been featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune, iHeart Media, and We Are Beautiful Magazine. She lives in Temecula, California, with her husband and two children. She’s a woman that likes to touch lives and make a difference. She can be reached at kisk@getpinkicing.com or www.getpinkicing.com. (951) 708-1864.

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DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY?

tle risk, such a small amount of money at issue, an amicable divorce without minor children or re�rement accounts, a bankruptcy client with no assets the risk of represen�ng yourself is minimal. On the other hand, the larger the risk the greater need for professional assistance.

Do you need an a�orney? Like any good a�orney will tell you the answer is “maybe” or “it depends.” First, there are certain en��es that must be represented by an attorney before the Court. Examples would be Corpora�ons, Limited Liability Companies, Trusts, and other similar en��es. However, in most situa�ons an individual is free to represent themselves before the Court. SMALL CLAIMS – Disputes less than $10,000.00 If the dispute is small you can u�lize “small claims” Court. Generally, you can seek damages of $10,000 or less in small claims Court. To make small claims court even more en�cing, a�orney are barred from represen�ng clients within small claims court. The Riverside Superior Court provides assistance through the Small Claims Advisory program via the Self-Help Center. The Small Claims Advisors can help you with procedural ma�ers for Small Claims free of charge. The advisor is a paralegal who is available to assist with small claims issues and procedures from ﬁling through enforcement. They are unable to give you legal advice. There are many diﬀerent ways to contact the Small Claims Advisor: Phone: (951)274-4499 or (760)393-2163 Email: SmallClaimsAdvisory@Riverside. Courts.CA.Gov FAMILY LAW If your dispute involves the family law Court there are mul�ple resources that are free or low cost legal clinic and assistance programs. In Riverside County Family Law Facilitators are a�orneys with experience in family law ma�ers and who provide free assistance to unrepresented li�gants regarding pe��ons, responses, Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) ques�ons, child and spousal support calcula�ons, mo�ons, and general family law ques�ons. Fa-

cilitators can help you in preparing your forms and can give you general informa�on, but they cannot go with you to court.

You can ﬁnd out more informa�on at https://www.cacb.uscourts. gov/filing-without-an-a�orney

The Family Law Facilitator is not your lawyer, but a neutral person who does not represent any party. There is no a�orney-client rela�onship between you and the Facilitator. Communica�ons between you and the Facilitator are not conﬁden�al. You should consult with your own a�orney if you want personalized legal advice or strategy, have a conﬁden�al conversa�on, or be represented by an a�orney in court.

OTHER LEGAL AID SERVICES: Inland County Legal Services; (888) 2454257 Inland Empire La�no Lawyer Associa�on (951)369-3009

Facilitators are available to meet with litigants on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis, during regular hours at various courthouses throughout Riverside County. If you are beginning a family law case you will be required to a�end a workshop before meeting individually with a Facilitator.

the claims process. If you’re unsure of whether an expense is covered by your policy, ask. Document key details of the situation and remember to keep all Many Amer- receipts. icans at one point or anoth- Tapping other savings or invester will deal with ments. If you have savings separate an unexpected from your emergency fund, considevent that has er withdrawing from these sources. financial im- While it’s likely you have the money plica�ons. As earmarked for a more fun purpose a financial advisor, I’ve witnessed (e.g. a second home, a new boat), it many families encounter – and may be more important to take care more importantly overcome – fi- of the unexpected expenses today. nancial setbacks. For most fam- Whatever you do, try to avoid withilies I work with, setbacks occur drawing from your re�rement or because of circumstances beyond college savings accounts. You may their control, such as a job lay- incur a penalty for using the monoff, a car accident, a house fire or ey for non-qualified expenses and the onset of an illness. If you find you would miss out on the chance yourself facing a similar unexpect- to con�nue compounding your saved situa�on, here are five steps to ings over �me. help you regain your financial footing and confidence: Adjus�ng your spending. Depend-

Cra� a ﬁnancial strategy to combat the expenses. If the costs are more than your emergency fund can cover, take the �me to plan out how to address them. Your strategy may include: Insurance. If your situation involves an expense covered by insurance, contact your company as soon as you can to start

Most legal aid services limit their service to low-income clients. OTHER CIVIL MATTERS As most things in life, there are pros and cons with represen�ng yourself. If there lit-

IF YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY In the event that you require an a�orney, remember a�orneys are people with different personali�es. You should interview the a�orney you are considering to ensure that your personali�es match. While selec�ng an a�orney keep the following ques�ons in mind: Do they maintain an oﬃce that you can visit during business hours? Do they have a support staﬀ? What are the fees? Have they handled your type of ma�er before? How any years have they prac�ced? Lastly, the most important ques�on – Do you think they will advocate for you in an ethical and zealous manner and tell you the truth?

Jeremiah Raxter, Esq 27851 Bradley Rd, Ste 145 Menifee, Ca 92586 951-226-5294 www.raxterlaw.com

BANKRUPTCY Menifee and the surrounding area is located within the Central District of the Federal Courts. The Central District has a strong “self-help” program. If you are considering ﬁling for bankruptcy and do not have any assets, the self-help program may be worth considering if you are up for challenge of represen�ng yourself.

HOW TO BOUNCE BACK AFTER A FINANCIAL SETBACK

Give yourself permission to dip into your emergency fund. It can be hard to spend your hard-earned savings, even when you are facing unexpected bills. Remind yourself that the point of having money set aside is to handle unplanned costs with as minimal impact to your usual spending as possible. If you need to use it all, do so without guilt.

Summer 2019

ing on your situa�on, you can either rework your budget or simply be more mindful of your spending in the near term. If you’re living with a spouse or partner, have a conversa�on to help set ﬁnancial priori�es over the next few weeks or months. Communica�ng openly can help you work together to address the unplanned expenses and get back on track.

Seeking professional help. If you’re unsure which investments to draw down or want a second opinion on the tradeoffs between using various sources of income, consult a financial advisor. Prepare for next �me. Once you’ve addressed the situa�on at hand, commit to restoring your financial founda�on for the next inevitable unexpected event. Resave your

cash reserve and create a plan to rebuild any withdrawn investment savings. Review your insurance coverage to make sure you have adequate protec�on and understand what expenses may be covered and where you may have gaps. 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 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 # 2479049

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NEW MEMBERS 21st Century Network Cabling Valvoline, Henley Companies Farmers Insurance- Jason Joho Coldwell Banker Commercial SC - Liz Rouse Golden State Environmental Dex.YP Window Genie of Menifee Legal Prep Help Cops for Kids, Inc. Watrousinc.info/dejahshome.org

SteinArtstudio The Balloon Boss Sole Source Dancewear The Canyon Cowboy Dover River Tac�cal Training Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski Rodriguez Consul�ng Garcia Landscape, Inc. State Farm Tracy Terraneau Agency Menifee Mentors

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

MEET CLARA VERA - BOARD OF DIRECTOR Clara works for Waste Management . He has been on the Board of Directors for the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce since January 2019. She comes to the Board of Directors with 10 years of organiza�onal leadership developing regional programs with focuses on educa�on and business strategy successes. She speaks Korean and is learning to write it.

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

Visit us at www.menifeevalleychamber.com

SENIOR SOCIAL MEDIA NOTHING TO FEAR, BUT FEAR ITSELF

By Jeanne�e LeHoullier, Senior Tutor

Franklin D. Roosevelt stated that there was nothing to fear but fear itself. So goes the idea of Seniors being touted with the idea that using Social Media is something they should be afraid of. Hockey Puck! Not true. Social media is nothing more than an avenue to communicate more widely with a broader audience. The key here is that YOU, Senior or otherwise, determine what it is that you want to share, how much, to whom, and where – the pla�orm. The internet ghost doesn’t just pop up and steal your informa�on and record (post) it somewhere to reveal your darkest secrets. Sure, we all need to apply cau�on when exercising communica�on of any kind in public, but to be fearful is just not necessary. You are in control of your media distribu�on. Take Facebook, Social Media, for instance. You determine to set up an account, add friends to your account to whom you give permission to communicate with you and so begins one avenue of crea�ve, broader communica�on. What we need to realize ﬁrst and foremost, is that we can place perimeters around people accessing our informa�on, just by adjus�ng a few privacy se�ngs on our accounts. First, each user should determine if you want your friends to see your post, say of a photo, video, resharing of a post you like of a video, photo or ar�cle. RIGHT THERE AT THE BEGINNING, you determine what and who sees the informa�on that interests you. Also, it’s important to determine if you want your friends’ friends to be able to see your informa�on and especially see the contacts (friends) on your account. You are not required to share your friend’s name and photos to the rest of your contacts or allow them or their contacts (friends) see all of your contacts. It’s privacy invasion without meaning to be invasive. Facebook has default se�ngs that are built into their program, yet, you can change

and manipulate the se�ngs that ﬁt best with your desires, not Facebook’s! YouTube is another shared social media platform. If not familiar with this, it is simply an online stored database with videos, movies, musical events, training informa�on – a general place to deposit and retrieve shared informa�on. As a user, you can type in a search for something of interest, Example: 1954 Thunderbirds or Marilyn Monroe movies. And voila, you are given a visual list of op�ons to choose from. It’s amazing! I’ve searched out videos of favorite songs or musical ar�sts, and thoroughly enjoy previewing my op�ons at my leisure. As a contributor to YouTube content, you are able to set up an account, and post your own original or shared videos under your account. For example, I really enjoy listening to Josh Groban sing. So, I search out Josh Groban on the YouTube website search bar, and then select which video I want to view. It’s great. I have also found many songs with lyrics printed on the screen (like an overlay to the music itself). It is a lot of fun to sing along with an ar�st while the words to their songs are printed on the

screen in perfect �ming! Yelp is another social media pla�orm to use if you are so inclined. It is set up to be a review of a business, with addi�onal informa�on such as website links, hours of opera�on, etc. I ﬁnd it useful when wan�ng to ﬁnd a new restaurant, such as Italian. I search for “Italian Res-

taurants” in my surrounding area and receive a list of businesses with informa�on about their menu, hours, and reviews. It’s a great way to determine in advance if you want to experience something different with a li�le fore knowledge to aid your decision. Pinterest is an online program or pla�orm that I have enjoyed as well. It can be u�lized for personal use (private or public) as well as for business. My interest in Pinterest started when purchasing a new home and wan�ng to find decora�ng ideas. I set up an account, searched for a topic, such as French Country interiors, and found the most interes�ng and beau�ful photos. From there, I set up new “boards” in which to “pin” or a�ach my saved favorite searches to it, making it available to preview at a later �me. It’s like having an online bulle�n board that you clip interes�ng photos and ar�cles to refer to later. In my account, most of my board topics are listed as “public” so that I can share with others. I have created “private” boards, with myself as the only person to access the informa�on, example: Future Vaca�ons. What’s great about Pinterest is that you can allow other people to “follow” you if your board is public, and you can “follow” others as well. With this informa�on, Pinterest sends you email with links to poten�al interesting posts specifically for you. Again, if you don’t want to be bothered, you merely change your no�fica�on status. So … FEAR. We can fabricate many fears quite easily because we are unfamiliar with something and do not understand it. We can empower ourselves with a li�le research or talking to trusted friends, family or experts, and our FEARS can be alleviated. Seniors, do not let others predetermine your access to intelligent, useful shared informa�on sites. You are in control – take it and enjoy! For addi�onal informa�on, contact Jeanne�e LeHoullier, Senior Tutor and Virtual Assistant, DJ’s Virtual Management www.djvirtualmanagement.com, (951) 458-9301.

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Once again, it’s �me for fireworks, picnics and parades as the na�on celebrates Independence Day. Collec�vely, we enjoy many liber�es, but some freedoms can be elusive – and financial freedom is one of them. What ac�ons can you take to help yourself eventually declare your own financial independence? For starters, you’ll want to determine what financial independence means to you. Is it the liberty to meet all your cash flow needs? The freedom to re�re comfortably, at the age you choose? The ability to set up the kind of legacy you’d like to leave? If any or all of these things are important to you, consider the following sugges�ons: Liberate yourself from oppressive debts. The cost of living is certainly not cheap, so it’s hardly surprising that so many people incur significant debt. Yet, the higher your debt load, the less you’ll have available to invest for the future. Debt might be one of the biggest barriers you face on the road to your financial independence. To avoid piling on too much debt, live within your means. Take steps such as saving for a vaca�on, rather than pu�ng it all on your credit card, and ge�ng just one more year out of that old car. Look for bargains everywhere – and find out what you can live without. And if you have sizable debts, see if you can consolidate them and lower your interest payments. Free yourself from chao�c investing. The financial markets can be unpre-

dictable – but that doesn’t mean your investment moves have to be chao�c. So, for example, instead of responding to a sudden plunge in stock prices by selling stocks that s�ll may be fundamentally sound with strong growth poten�al, you might be much be�er off by holding your ground. And you’ll be in a be�er posi�on to do nothing during periods of market vola�lity when you’ve already done something – namely, built an investment por�olio that reflects your goals, �me horizon and risk tolerance. With this type of por�olio in place, you’ll be in a good posi�on to overlook the day-to-day fluctua�ons in the market and keep your focus on your long-term goals. Unleash the potential in your retirement plan. Your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan is a great way to save for retirement. You can con-

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tribute pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income, and your earnings can grow tax deferred. (With a Roth 401(k), you put in after-tax dollars, but your withdrawals are tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions.) But despite these tax advantages, your 401(k)’s full potential won’t be realized unless you fund it adequately.

Try to contribute as much as you can afford each year and increase your contributions as your salary goes up. Another way to uncap your 401(k)’s potential is by choosing appropriate investments. Your 401(k) likely contains a dozen or more investment options, so you’ll want a mix that offers the greatest possibilities for growth within the context of your personal risk tolerance. Gaining your ﬁnancial independence requires �me and commitment. But once you’ve achieved this freedom, you’ll know it was worth the eﬀort. And who knows? You might even want to wave a sparkler or two to celebrate. This ar�cle was wri�en by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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GIVING THE CLIENT WHAT THEY WANT FIRST

by Brian Walker - Rilynn Company

Talking with a few new business owners, I get the feeling they are too excited about what they are selling and their product. New owners want to share every detail, every op�on and every feature to poten�al customers. However, for some items, customers only want to know #1 the cost and #2 how it will benefit them. Electronics and automa�on are the hot �cket items with one unit performing mul�ple ac�ons. But if I really only care about one certain feature, then the salesman should listen to my needs and not sell me on how my thermostat can control my dishwasher. Features are great but fulfill my needs first and listen to what I’m saying, not what you are selling.

Insurance is another example. I can put together the best plan with top coverage and all the bells but if you have a budget and can’t pay, then my plan is worthless. You’ll just end up cancelling it in 3 months and then Murphy’s Law will cause an accident a�er your coverage has expired. Sadly, this has happened many �mes in my agency. When someone asks your budget or what you can spend, be honest. It is best for everybody in the end.

The Rotary Club of Menifee annually presents Ci�zenship Awards to one boy and one girl in the 5th and 8th grades in the Romoland and Menifee School Districts. Students are chosen by the school staﬀ because quali�es of truthfulness, and caring for and service to others. We are proud of you. Congratula�ons! Morgan, Issac Gonzalez, Leiline Doskocil, Joseph Rodriguez, Jaritza Celaya, Evelyn Weatherspoon, Andre Hart, Preslee Araujo, O�o Lua, Kevin Arevalo, Yesenia Williams, Precious Chris�an Herrero Ruiz, Fabian Gomez, Mia Rand, Ethan Lundstrom, Miley

Boulder Ridge Elementary Boulder Ridge Elementary Ethan A. Chase Middle Ethan A. Chase Middle Harvest Valley Elementary Harvest Valley Elementary Mesa View Elementary Mesa View Elementary Romoland Elementary Romoland Elementary Bell Mountain Middle Bell Mountain Middle Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary Chester W. Morrison Elementary Chester W. Morrison Elementary

Give the people what they need first, than pivot or transi�on ways your product will benefit the client. Do this out of order and you violate the hierarchy of needs and might not make the sale. Remember, once you get a ‘yes,’ stop selling and don’t talk your way out of a sale. If the person has ques�ons they will ask or they will find out later a�er their needs are met. Share what is needed and con�nue to take your business Up One Level.

Montgomery, Sean Carson Panlilio, Kayla Hernandez, Alan Carrico, Abigail Hollman, Michael Oliver, Savannah Higginbotham, Tristan Tapia, Kelly Vasquez, Brianna Wall, Jacob Castaing, Connor Stenerson, Ella Ensomo, Enzo Rapagnani, Cooper McNeal-Dillard, Devin Ayala, Lucero Tolento, Aiden Crabtree, Sophie Aranda, Josiah Berni, Brooklyn Mazo, Kenneth Dixon, Soﬁa

Evans Ranch Elementary Evans Ranch Elementary Freedom Crest Elementary Freedom Crest Elementary Herk Bouris Elementary Herk Bouris Elementary Hans Christensen Middle Hans Christensen Middle Harvest Hill STEAM Academy Harvest Hill STEAM Academy Menifee Valley Middle Menifee Valley Middle Oak Meadows Elementary Oak Meadows Elementary Quail Valley Elementary Quail Valley Elementary Ridgemoor Elementary Ridgemoor Elementary Southshore Elementary Southshore Elementary Ta’awila Elementary Ta’awila Elementary

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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.

BUSY IS THE NEW HAPPY Yes you heard it right. Not leisure �me, not being on a vaca�on but being busy makes us happy! Sure we all have been, and absolutely loved being, a sluggish teenager for long enough who would make any sorts of excuses to get rid of any task that can disturb his state of rest of lying comfortably on a couch . We have dearly loved the phase when si�ng idle doing nothing but watching back to back seasons of our favourite sitcoms was the best ac�vity and doing anything produc�ve was last on our to-do list. But a new truth has been discovered, a truth that can surprise you! Being busy makes us really happy and being produc�ve can give a totally diﬀerent kind of high! While a lot of people must have already advised you at some point of �me to stay busy, maybe in order to get over a bad breakup, to get through the loss of a dear one or to handle a failure at the professional front, it is a well-established fact by now that

keeping our mind and body occupied helps us in making through tragic �mes. But how about adap�ng to a busy lifestyle on a more permanent ba-

sis and trying to seek happiness from it? Can it work? Here’s why it absolutely can.

IT MAKES US FEEL IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY For some strange reasons unknown to the mankind, or maybe unknown just to me, having a busy schedule with a lot going on with our lives makes us feel quite important. When we have tasks to do and responsibili�es to take care of we feel much posi�ve about ourselves. In fact in front of others, people some�mes pretend being busier and more produc-

�ve than they actually are just to make themselves look more virtuous. It’s like a valida�on for living a full and worthy life while not being busy enough and having lots of idle �me may manifest that you aren’t quite useful. Psychological studies also suggest that having a lot on our plate and a packed schedule has a benefi�ng effect on our mind and soul. Even if for the sake of being busy, one indulges himself in meaningless and unnecessary tasks, it spills happiness while si�ng idle may seem a�rac�ve at first but eventually it invites misery. Busyness gives a person a kind of ego boost which does a great deal in making him/her happier. IT MAKES RELAXATION TIME MORE REWARDING It’s a law of nature. To appreciate light, we require darkness. To appreciate silence we require noise. Much like it to appreciate free relaxa�on �me we need to get taste of a busy lifestyle first. Isn’t making sense? Think of it this way. Imagine si�ng in a Jacuzzi with a glass of wine in your hand and some nice music falling over your ears. If you get to do this every single day for a month because you don’t have anything else to do, then even the warmth of a Jacuzzi and the richness of wine will start fading away. But if you are living a rou�ne with 12 working hours everyday and then after a fortnight you get to spend a couple of hours in that Jacuzzi, which will feel more rewarding? The la�er one of course. So staying busy doesn’t just make you happy while you are busy but it also lets you enjoy the free �me with a greater joy and delight. Total win-win isn’t it? Having given you two completely valid points of how being busy can make you happy I got to say that we s�ll o�en prefer idleness over busyness. Unless there is a li�le something that can mo�vate us to spend our energy and do a certain task, humans prefer si�ng doing nothing. But once you get a reason to get busy and jus�fy your busyness, happiness will follow soon. O�en we make up those reasons ourselves but nevertheless they work pre�y well. Also it is extremely important to find a healthy balance between work �me and leisure �me. While being unemployed and idle can push you in a pit of depression, doing too much work in long stretches can be exhaus�ng and �resome for the body and mind alike. Interes�ngly keeping one’s mind engaged also counts as being busy and can have a rewarding effect. Staying busy doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to keep moving your legs and running around all day but having your mind engrossed also serves the purpose as busyness can be mentally or physically. So now you know that indulging in an ac�vity is way more beneficial for you than si�ng around doing absolutely nothing. And there are a million ways in which you can make yourself busy. And since it is going to make you happy you also have got a pre�y solid reason to ditch that inac�ve laziness and idleness and get started with something, anything! Doesn’t ma�er if what you do has a point or not or if it is making a difference in yours or anybody else’s life but it will most certainly make you happy and that makes it worth it!

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Local MSJC TO HOST 2019 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BYBS SCHOOL GAMES Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) will proudly host the 2019 Special Olympics BYBS School Games from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at its San Jacinto Campus, 1499 N. State St. “We look forward to hos�ng Special Olympics at MSJC,” said Dr. Roger Schultz, Superintendent/ President of Mt. San Jacinto College. “MSJC is dedicated to partnerships like this with our lo-

cal K-12 partners and the Special Olympics so we can contribute to the achievements of all of our students. We look forward to seeing the student-athletes compete and shine at this event.” More than 330 Special Olympics athletes from elementary, middle and high schools in the Banning, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint, Beaumont and San Jacinto (BYBS) unified school districts are scheduled to par�cipate in 14 track and field events, including standing long jump, relays, tennis ball throw, and 50M wheelchair race, or Unified Team Bocce at the college’s Carl Quandt Stadium. “This is the third year our San Jacinto High students are par�cipa�ng in the games, and the second year for our middle schools to join in,” said

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Diane Perez, Superintendent of San Jacinto Unified School District. “I know our students train and work hard to be compe��ve and show their track and field skills. I know that the smiles on the students’ faces as they cross the finish line and receive a medal will be priceless.” The Opening Ceremonies will begin at 9:10 a.m. with the Parade of Athletes. Compe��on and awards will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Athletes train in their sport within their school day leading up to the compe��on and are placed into divisions based on age, gender, and ability. Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organiza�on for people with intellectual disabili�es with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries – and millions more volunteers and supporters. The School Games event provides training and compe��ve sports op�ons to elementary, middle and high school special educa�on students. It encourages

youth par�cipa�on, inclusion, and leadership in local schools and prepares school-age students for par�cipa�on in Special Olympics Southern California sports opportuni�es beyond the school day. The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athle�c compe��on in a variety of Olympics-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabili�es, giving them con�nuing opportuni�es to develop physical ﬁtness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and par�cipate in a sharing of gi�s, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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Local CHAPLAIN DOV COHEN VETERAN, CHAPLAIN, NATIONAL CEMETERY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

by Robbie Mo�er

Chaplain DOV Cohen is an exciting, engaging and knowledgeable speaker and has devoted 56 years of passionate leadership to the Military and many chari�es. He served in the United States Air Force in 1962 as a Jewish Chaplain during the Vietnam War. He also served in Texas, France, Spain, Morocco, Libya, Germany and Florida. On June 26th, he con�nued in his 57th year as a Chaplain. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Na�onal Cemetery Support Founda�on. In 2019, capacity will more than double with the addi�on of the ﬁrst 10,000 niches in a new 90,000 niches Columbarium. He serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of Veterans Holiday Celebra�on, now in his 27th year, bringing holiday cheer, food, gi�s and social services to more than 4,000 veterans and ac�ve duty each year. He is the Jewish War Veterans Chaplain for the State of California and Commander of The Tibor

Rubin JWV Post 786, both for the past 5 years. The post name was changed in 2016 to honor Ted Rubin, the only Holocaust Survivor to join the American Military and earn the Medal of Honor. Chaplain DOV started conduc�ng Jewish and Interfaith Programming at the Veterans Home of California in West Los Angeles when it opened in 2010. He was also the ﬁrst to bring a Passover Seder to the children of the Maryvale Catholic Orphanage and he has spoken frequently at the King Fahad Mosque and Granada Hills Mosque. He has oﬃciated for 3,000 Buddhists at the Buddhist

REANNA RITTER FINANCIAL CONSULTANT AT RITTER ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING

by Robbie Mo�er

Reanna Ri�er most recently worked in corporate accoun�ng at midsize companies as a Financial Controller. But her goal is to help small to midsize companies non-value added ac�vi�es. improve customer and employee She was born and raised in beauexperiences and increase profit. �ful South Lake Tahoe, and began Over the years she has learned working at 15. She put herself that Accoun�ng & Consul�ng for through college earning a Bachthe modern company that u�liz- elor of Science in Accoun�ng in es technology to update business 2012, and a Master of Business processes saves �me and money, Administra�on in 2017. She is reduces frustra�on, and leads to a talented woman and helps so increased profit. Her company many individuals and businesses Ri�er Accoun�ng & Consul�ng with their accoun�ng. provides outsourced accoun�ng solu�ons to small and midsize Call or email to get your books in companies, looking for accu- order. (760) 213-7960 RRi�er@ rate, �mely and relevant visibility Ri�erAC.com, www.Ri�erAC.com into their financial performance Reanna is a member of our Murriwhile saving �me and money on eta NAFE Network.

Birthday Celebra�on in San Dimas among many other venues. He served the veteran community at both California Ins�tu�on for men and women for 15 years, and founding VIP Veterans in Prison in 2012. Former Chairman of County Access Paratransit Transporta�on Service, a form of public transporta�on and a shared-ride service for persons with disabili�es to more than 200,000 health challenged LA County Residents and Veterans who are unable to use regular bus and light rail services. He proudly serves as Chaplain aboard the USS Ba�leship IOWA and SS Lane Victory and is a 15 year ac�ve member and Chaplain at American Legion Hollywood Post 43. Chaplain DOV was ﬁrst installed into the Jewish War Veterans in 1966

and proudly walked down the aisle by his father, an immigrant from Kiev, Russia. His dad was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Bahrein Islands for the en�re war and was installed in JWV in 1945. Chaplain DOV was re-appointed for his 3rd year term by current JWV Na�onal Commander, Dr. Barry Schneider, to con�nue serving as JWV Na�onal Chairman of the “End Homelessness Program” a Na�onal program that Chaplain DOV created and directs for Homeless Veterans. He was Associate Producer with Pink Lady Jackie Goldberg of the Musicals “America Salutes Our Veterans” and “We Are America”. He currently Co-Hosts and Co-Produces the very popular “streaming” TV show “PINK LADY PRESENTS: “It Ain’t Over ‘Til You Say It’s Over” seen world-wide, 24/7. He created 2019/2020 projects that include “Respect & Remember”, “Chaplains Past and Present” and “Sounds of Freedom”. The former Chaplain DOV performs with other Chaplains across the United States wearing uniforms of Chris�an, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist Chaplains who served our country on ac�ve duty. Remarks they delivered are presented by these current-day and former Chaplains to honor the memories and ac�ons of all military Chaplains. The la�er, “Sounds of Freedom,” occur every Veterans Day on 11/11 at 11:11 AM, for 1 minute in 136 Na�onal Cemeteries wherein church bells and the Great Shofar Ram’s horn are sounded to acknowledge those currently serving on ac�ve duty and all living veterans. Chaplain DOV can be reached at chaplaindov@aol.com.

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MENIFEE’S CITY MANAGER HONORED AS EXECUTIVE OF INFLUENCE BY HISPANIC LIFESTYLE Menifee City Manager, Armando Villa was recently honored as an Executive of Influence by Hispanic Lifestyle at the media company’s annual business conference on June 12 at the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference

Center. The conference convened regional business leaders and entrepreneurs to recognize thriving Hispanic-owned businesses and honor executives who have made a positive impact on their local Hispanic communities. “It is an honor to be recognized for this dis�nc�on with my colleagues today,” said Villa upon accep�ng the award. “It is one of my goals over the next ﬁve years to ensure that Menifee is an inclusive community that focuses on fostering success for local businesses. The Hispanic business community in Menifee is an important ally in the execu�on of that goal.”

MENIFEE’S HOMELESS POPULATION DECREASES The 2019 Riverside County Point in Time Count (PITC) found a 22.7 percent decrease of homeless in the City of Menifee. This year’s PIT count documented 17 homeless individuals in the City of Menifee, 5 less than last year’s count of 22. This ranks Menifee as having the second lowest amount of homeless in the region. The annual Point in Time Count (PITC), which is spearheaded by the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, was conducted on January 29. More than 700 volunteers spread out to document the incidence of homelessness in communi�es around the county. “The City of Menifee has a uniﬁed and strategic approach to homelessness,” said Councilmember Lesa Sobek of District 3, who par�cipated in the count again this year. “With the Responsible Compassion Campaign and the Menifee Homeless Task Force, we are combining eﬀorts and streamlining resources so we can have a greater impact with the homeless community in Menifee.”

Mr. Villa has been city manager in Menifee since 2017, a�er having served in the same capacity in Calexico for nearly three years. He has previously served as assistant county execu�ve oﬃcer and planning director for Imperial County as well as community development director for Temecula. He has led Menifee during a period of tremendous growth, as it is currently the second fastest growing city in Riverside County and the seventh fastest growing city in California. “As a community member, I’m proud to see that our city leadership is invested in fostering a diverse, inclusive community,” said District 3 Councilmember, Lisa Sobek who also a�ended the event. “As a member of the council, I’m conﬁdent

that we have a city manager who is helping to build a community that meets the needs of all of our residents.” “It’s a great personal honor for Armando to be recognized for his hard work and dedica�on to this community,” said District 2 Councilmember, Matthew Liesemeyer. “But it’s also an honor for the city to have his leadership recognized on a regional level.” Hispanic Lifestyle is a mul�media company that holds business conferences that a�ract business owners, professionals and community leaders from throughout the country. The company has been producing business to business events since 1995.

During the past several years, the City of Menifee has enhanced its efforts to reduce homelessness and its impacts on the community through Menifee’s Homeless Task Force and Menifee’s Responsible Compassion Campaign. Partnering with several agencies, the Menifee Homeless Task Force ac�vely engages with homeless individuals in an a�empt to persuade them to accept human services and, when possible, housing opportuni�es. The Menifee Homeless Taskforce consists of the City of Menifee Community Services Department Park Rangers, Riverside County Sherriﬀ ’s Department, Social Work Ac�on Group (SWAG) and the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard. For more informa�on about the Menifee Homeless Task Force or Menifee homelessness eﬀorts or resources, please contact the Menifee Community Services Department at (951) 723-3880 or contact Jason Hendrix, Community Services Supervisor at jhendrix@cityofmenifee.us.

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MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHES THE MENIFEE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Menifee City Council unanimously passed a Resolu�on officially establishing the Menifee Police Department at Tuesday evening’s council mee�ng. According to the Resolu�on, the Menifee Police Department will be established effec�ve July 1, 2019 - one year before the projected date when the d e p a r t m e nt will take over law enforcement services in the city (July 1, 2020). “The official forma�on of the department gives the police chief the authority to appoint sworn police officers over the next 12 months,” according to City Manager Armando Villa. “This is an important milestone in the forma�on of the Menifee Police Department,” said Police Chief Pat Walsh. “Never before in the history of California has a city the size of Menifee established a police department. Today is a big day!” he added. The department will employ 58 sworn officers and 17 professional staff over the next 12 months. Also included in the Resolu�on is a direc�ve to the City Manager to issue

no�ce to the County in regards to the transi�on of police services from the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department to the newly formed Menifee Police Department. “The Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department has been an excellent partner to the City for past 11 years-policing the City since incorpora�on,” said Villa. “The decision to form a municipal police department is purely one of financial feasibility and local control. We look forward to con�nuing our great rela�onship with the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department.” City and police department staff will con�nue to work closely with members of the sheriff ’s department to ensure a successful transi�on in the coming months. “We have the utmost confidence in the leadership we have in place to guide this process effec�vely and efficiently,” said Mayor Bill Zimmerman. “This is an exci�ng �me for our city and our residents. We can’t wait to welcome our men and women in uniform to the Menifee community.”

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Spotlight BRENDA SCHULTZ, OWNER OF THOMAS EDWARD SALON & DRY BAR

by Robbie Mo�er

Many ask what is a Blow Dry Bar? What is the first thing that comes to your mind, a bar with no liquor? According to thedrybar.com, a blow dry bar is a hair salon that provides exclusively blowouts, which include a wash, blow dry and hair styling - no cut, no color! Additional services are offered such as a 10-minute scalp massage or deep conditioning hair mask to further nourish your hair and relax your mind. Brenda Schultz is the owner of the beautiful Tuscany Salon and Dry Bar, 42072 5th St #204, in Old Town Temecula. Her husband, a Project Manager for projects around the world and a Los Angeles commuter, had noticed these dry bars popping up all over Los Angeles. When he asked Brenda what a dry bar was, she did some research only to find out they were popping up all over LA County, Orange County and in numerous other retail shops but none in Temecula.

Menifee Buzz—www.menifeebuzz.com Women were going crazy with excitement that they never had to blow dry their own hair again, look picture perfect ready for any occasion and look amazing in one hour. She then realized Temecula needs to experience a dry bar of it’s own!. Thus, Thomas Edward Salon & first Dry Bar was born in Temecula. How many times have you gotten a call to SHOW UP somewhere and your hair is a mess and you don't want to do it yourself and you do not have much time. Well, here is a place that can help you look amazing in no time at all. Great reasons why you need a blowout. There’s nothing that makes us feel instantly fabulous as a blowout! You can see and feel the difference immediately as your hair looks soft, shiny and smooth. Hair requires some styling product and volume to look its very best. Their blowouts will add volume to your hair. There is just something about that blowout and just-styled look that boosts confidence and you will be ready to take the day. It does not stop here with your fabulous tresses. There are many other benefits of adding this blowout service to your everyday beauty routine. Blowouts has the right movements. There is nothing harder than reaching the back of your head with a blow dryer in one hand and a brush in the other. Their stylists make sure each strand of hair on your head is in the right place and you will have a complete hair-do. Difficult hair? No problem for a stylist who has been trained to work with toughest tresses! You don’t have to

worry about a thing. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy The Thomas Edward Experience. Benefits to blowouts. With our floater scalp massages have the same benefits as regular massages. At the sink bowl their stylists will help you relax and de-stress. They shampoo and massage your scalp stimulating circulation which releases endorphins, also known as chemicals in your brain that make you feel happy! Blowout results. Their stylists are trained to give an amazing blowout that will last you two or three days, and sometimes longer. This also depends on the guest hair. Most of the time you don’t have to style your hair every day.

LAW OFFICE OF BENJAMIN DIEDERICH ANNOUNCED AS MENIFEE’S BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The City of Menifee’s Economic Development Department is thrilled to announce The Law Oﬃce of Benjamin Diederich as the month of April’s local business to receive the Menifee Business Spotlight award. The Business Spotlight program is a part of the B3 (Building Be�er Businesses) program that honors one business a month that goes above and beyond for the Menifee community and region. The Law Oﬃce of Benjamin Diederich is extremely dedicated to keeping local businesses and families legally secure, as well as protec�ng their intellectual property. Benjamin Diederich has been a Patent Agent since 2003 and an a�orney since 2006, and

moved to Menifee in August 2016 to open the Law Oﬃce of Benjamin Diederich. Ben and his wife both grew up in the region, and when it was �me for their daughter to go to school, they chose to move to Menifee. Menifee was the obvious choice to both move their family and start up their business, due to it being a fast growing community and all the opportunity Menifee

boasts. Since moving to the area, Benjamin Diederich has been very ac�ve and involved in the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, as well as chambers in Murrieta and Temecula, where he worked his way up and is now the First Vice-Chair for the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. For the last two years, Benjamin and his business

You don’t have to worry about damaging the hair by blow drying everyday and using hot tools. Plus, a style that lasts means you can sleep in a little longer. Socializing. Thomas Edward Salon and Dry Bar Salon is a very social event, and the same goes for a salon devoted to the blow dry. You can come with your friends or family members for a girls date or to just socialize with your stylist enjoying a mimosa. The dry bar is a new place to get out and enjoy the socialization with others! Great for weddings and bridal parties. Feeling Fabulous. Let’s be honest, you can never get your hair done like a stylist. Perfect Hair? Happy Life! Styled hair just makes you feel great! After your visit with the salon at the Blow Dry Bar, you will feel amazing, fabulous, put together and ready to take your day. Once you get into a regular routine with blowouts, they will provide you with great tips on making your blowout last between services. The Blow Dry Bar Menu: Sofia Rose - big hair, lots of volume Cabernet - lots of loose curls Merlot - straight with body The flip - flipped to frame face Cashmere Rose - sleek & silky smooth Bordeaux-Messy - Beachy style Bellini - (updo style), Additional fee Brenda Schultz is a member of Temecula NAFE Network. She can be reached at (951) 529-5691 Email: thomasedwardinfo@yahoo.com Website: thomasedwardsalon.com

has given back to the local communi�es and organiza�ons as much as possible. For example, Ben has given to the Innova�on Month Pitch Compe��on, as well as dona�ng his �me to speak regularly for local organiza�ons and ci�es. The law office also offers discounted services for Veterans and Non-Profit organiza�ons. “The City of Menifee is extremely proud of businesses created by entrepreneurs such as Benjamin Diederich” said Gina Gonzalez, Economic Development Director. “Suppor�ng the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Menifee is a priority for the City of Menifee, and plan to con�nue to do so that others may follow in Ben’s footsteps.” We invite you to view the Law Office of Benjamin Diederich Spotlight video. The video can be viewed here: h�ps://youtu.be/WkXOqPBKAXg

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BYATA DIKKER, PRIVATE CHEF AT PAPA'S IN THE KITCHEN by Robbie Mo�er

Byata Dikker is a Cer�ﬁed Integra�ve Health and Wellness Coach as well as a Private Chef and Entrepreneur at Papa’s in the Kitchen, a successful mom and pop meal delivery service out of her commercial kitchen at the Woman's Club of Hollywood. For the last seven years she has been cul�va�ng a brand and vision that would dominate the mar-

ket place of meal delivery services across the country. Papa's in the Kitchen was inspired by her late father who was also a chef. She is super passionate about crea�ng delicious comfort foods made super clean and healthy by using all organic locally sourced ingredients. She believes that food is thy medicine and has helped in the healing process of clients with condi�ons such as cancer, diabetes, lyme disease, and many different autoimmune disorders. She is currently expanding her prac�ce and looking to add the �tle “Medicine Woman” to her resume by studying the spiritual, psychological and physical eﬀects that

plant and herb medicines can really have on one's journey to op�mum wellness! A diet isn't just a fad to help us lose weight, it is a lifestyle and discipline that we can all benefit from if we really understand the role food plays in our mind, body and soul. Byata is very passionate about impac�ng the lives of people. She sees the poten�al everyone possesses and is helping others understand their worth. Her legacy is one of resilience, survival, success and the true pursuit of happiness against all odds. Being raised by an immigrant single mother and claiming the �tle of a “latchkey kid” throughout her childhood has really helped shaped her into the fierce woman she is today. She has worn many hats in her 38 years and has an abundant skill set ranging from business to crea�vity. She is a leader with visions of uni�ng women from all walks of life and reminding them of their true purpose and poten�al. She spreads a message of self love and is adamant that everyone must wear their scars proudly and live in their truth. Beauty is in the imperfec�ons and to really live a life of purpose is to challenge our fears, break boundaries, tear down walls and show up for the life we wish to live. We must not run from our past because that is the drive behind all we can a�ain in the future. Her mission in life is to always remain organic, unapologe�c and ever evolving as a fierce leader and healer. Dyara Dikker is a na�ve from New York who has been living in Southern California for the last 10+ years with her husband and three sons. She can be reached at (310) 7296282. Her email: byatad@gmail.com

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