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Volume 1
Issue # 1
May, 2015
INSIDE THE ROAD FROM GUARDIANSHIP TO ADOPTION
A Probate Guardianship is a court proceeding in which a legal guardian is appointed by the probate court to protect the person or estate of a minor. A Probate Guardianship suspends (but does not end, as in adoption) parental legal rights. Probate Guardianship is granted by the court if the court finds that it is “necessary or convenient”. Legally speaking, adoption is defined as the transfer of the parental rights of a child. Page 9
WWII history took flight in French Valley By Michelle Mears-Gerst The Wings of Freedom Tour recently welcomed local veterans and residents to tour rare WWII planes at the French Valley Airport. This year the Collings Foundation tour offered a hands-on experience of extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft as part of a living history display. People of all ages were allowed to climb inside and walk around both the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bombers. Guests were also able to peek inside the P-51 C Mustang. Residents were able to touch, feel and see aviation history first-hand. The smell engine oil, the tight quarters, the uncomfortable seating cannot be learned through history books. The B-17 on tour is one of the eight in flying condition in the United States while the B-24 and P-51 C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world. The bombers were the backbone of the American effort during WWII from 1942 to 1945. They were famous for their ability to sustain damage and still accomplish their mission. The planes risked attacks from
anti-aircraft fire, attacking enemy fighters and extreme environmental conditions where temperature dropped below zero inside the planes. The P-51 Mustang was known as the bombers “Little Friend” saving crews from attacking axis fighters. These bombers played a crucial role in liberating Europe in WWII through their bombing efforts. When the war ended the planes were scrapped for their raw aluminum to rebuild the United States in a post-war prosperity. The Collings Foundations is conducting a 110 national-city tour to bring the museum to the veterans and aviation enthusiasts. The foundation has two goals: to honor the sacrifices made by veterans that allow people to enjoy the freedoms they have today and to educate visitors especially the younger Americans about their nation’s history and heritage. At the French Valley Airport local WWII veterans who flew missions in the B-24 Liberator came out share stories about their experiences to anyone willing to listen. Veteran Joe Abernathy who trained at March Air Field before heading to war spoke about his experience as a top turret gunner in the B-24. Abernathy was 17-years old when he joined the Army in 1943. According to Abernathy he flew 50 missions in less than five months. His seat was the top turret of the plane above the pilots with two machine guns ready to defend the bomber against enemy aircraft. “Today I like to keep my feet on the
ground,” said Abernathy who enjoyed sharing his memories from outside the plane on the tarmac. The 91-year old veteran spoke about the extreme cold, “We had to make sure we wore gloves all the time even when fixing our machine guns, the coldest I felt was 56 degrees below zero.” The ride was rough the planes were not pressurized and they often flew longer than 9 hours on a mission. Those who flew in the planes also had to deal with crude experiences when using the bathroom or getting motion sickness since there was no restrooms on board the plane. Another B-24 crewmember was Menifee resident William Becker who served in the air arm of the Office of Strategic Services, OSS. The OSS is the agency that would become the CIA. Becker flew in 1945, seven missions to secret destinations over Europe. In 2013 Becker was honored with the Legion of Honor medal from France. The medal is France’s highest civilian honor and Becker showed off his medal with great pride at the Wings of Freedom Tour. The tour at the French Valley Airport ended by taking Becker on a flight aboard the B-24 to Carlsbad, the next stop for the Wings of Freedom Tour. The Collings Foundation is a non-profit, Educational Foundation (501c-3), founded in 1979. The purpose of the Foundation is to organize and support “living history” events that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation. To learn more about the Collings Foundation and to donate to the non-profit visit www.collingsfoundation.org. The schedule for the 110 city national tour can be found at www. collingsfoundation.org/events/category/ wings-of-freedom-tour/.
LOCAL BUZZ
MEET JENNIFER WALKER
By Robbie Motter I always enjoy writing stories about interesting people, I always think I know a lot about the person but when I get their stories I learn so much more and the readers of the Menifee Buzz also enjoy learning more about these individuals. Jennifer Walker is a very dynamic woman, who is a wife, mother, successful business woman, dynamic speaker and a
woman along with her family who totally supports their community and constantly can be found at many community events doing their part to make a difference. Jennifer has a BA Communications-Human Communications from Cal State University in San Bernardino. She is a California Licensed Insurance Agent since 2006, and in 2009 became a certified instructor- Tiger Rock Martial Arts. Continuation on page 2
LOCAL Man Incurs $27,000 Toll Violation Bill
Most people are irritated when the receive expensive traffic citations and bills; but a Menifee man’s situation takes that emotion to a whole new level. In breaking reports from various news sources including KABC, Cameron Aanestad claims that he was blindsided by the overwhelming bill for $27,000 in toll violations that he received. According to Aanestad, he regularly travels to the 91 Freeway toll road to get to his work site in Anaheim from his Menifee home; this toll route saves him about thirty minutes out of the overall 2 hour trip, each way.
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LOCAL Barbecue Team Set to Compete in Nevada
Barbecue is a national favorite cuisine, and all those who participate in the creation of such delicious food, hold their position within competitions very dear to their heart. This month, a team from Menifee will be competing in Nevada at the Smokin in Mesquite Barbecue Championship.
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LOCAL NEWS Art Plus Vino Art Classes and Parties Receives 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award Page3
FINANCIAL News Three Things to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance Does your financial plan take into account all of the possibilities regarding your health and your ability to care for yourself in the future? Page 13
WINE COUNTY Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard It’s not just about the award-winning “Oh my Gosh” Almond Champagne and elegant “Yes Dear” Chardonnay at Wilson Creek Winery. Page 6
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LOCAL NEWS A NATIONALLY AIRED STORY OF INSPIRATION, HOPE, AND LOVE A local resident is sharing her story of how she found love, acceptance, and healing through her American Staffordshire Pit Bull mix named Trejo.
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TECH News Nasty new malware locks your files forever, unless you pay ransom CryptoLocker, a new and nasty piece of malicious software is infecting computers around the world – encrypting important files and demanding a ransom to unlock them. Page 12
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MEET JENNIFER WALKER By Robbie Motter
Jennifer Walker moved to the Menifee area with her husband, Brian Walker, and their two kids, Riley and Adilynn in January 2005. In May of that year, Jennifer retired from her corporate manager position with Farmers Insurance to raise her children full time. Jennifer and her husband opened a Farmers Insurance Agency in Menifee in 2003, and grew their insurance business. In August 2011 they purchased a commercial property in the heart of Sun City where together they own and operate Rilynn Company Inc.; Jennifer manages the property and the 12 executive suites, while Brian manages the Insurance Agency. This is a woman of many talents and who successfully balances many things in her day to day life. She is the Vice President of ‘One Eye Open’ Toastmaster club, Assistant Director with Tri Valley Pageants and the Chair Elect for the Boys and Girls Club of Menifee. She is also a 3rd degree Blackbelt in Taekwondo and is a certified instructor. In the past, Jennifer has been an ambassador for the Menifee Valley Chamber, and was crowned Mrs. Menifee by Tri Valley Pageants. She also served as fundraising chair for the Boys and Girls Club creating Country Thunder Dinner & Auction
Murrieta Buzz—www.murrietabuzz.com foremost fundraising event held in September. Jennifer believes in helping her community, here are some of the projects she has worked on . • Classroom Volunteer @ Chester Morrison Elementary, Ridgemoor Elementary, and Santa Rosa Academy is Menifee. • Santa’s Workshop, a program for the Community Cupboard • Board Member for Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley • Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce • Cub Scouts – Menifee • Life Stream Blood Bank – Hosting Blood Drives in Menifee • Relay for Life in Menifee • Tri Valley Pageants in Menifee • Ronald McDonald House: Walk for Kids & Loma Linda House • Balloon and Wine Festival in Temecula • Reality Rally in Temecula supporting Michelle’s Place Besides her formal activities, she has been a featured speaker at the Chamber Women’s Conference, the National Association of Female Entrepreneurs (NAFE) and taught a 12 month weekly educational workshop to help individuals and families succeed in life. Jennifer works with Tri Valley Pageant training local and state queens in leadership and personal development skills for life, interview skills, and public speaking. Her daughter, Adilynn 10 years old, is the reigning Miss Menifee Pre-Teen and has been building a career in acting and modeling. As a Mom of a working actress, Jennifer helps devel-
Left to right back row, Jennifer, her husband Brian and front row left to right her children Adilynn and Riley
op positive self image and overall confidence in her daughter Jennifer has received numerous awards for her work in our community. • Iron Woman of the Year: Tiger Rock Martial Arts – Menifee Valley Taekwondo Academy • World Champion in Sparring: Tiger Rock Martial Arts • National Champion in Forms: Tiger Rock Martial Arts • Nominated for Educator of Year – Inland Valley Business & Community Foundation • Mrs. Menifee – Tri Valley Pageants • Small Business of the Year – Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce • Competent Communicator – Toastmasters International Recently and moving forward, Jennifer
and Brian have purchased their second commercial property in Big Bear. Along with the property came a Property Management and Real Estate company which has been in operation since 1979. Also in May, Jennifer will be opening a Martial Arts studio to continue her love of teaching and working with young and young at heart students. They love having the opportunity to live in two places and serve both communities. For more information and to follow Jennifer, you can call (951) 309-1032 and follow her on Facebook @ RilynnCompany or on twitter @themrswalker.
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Art Plus Vino Art Classes and Parties Receives 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award Art Plus Vino Art Classes and Parties has been selected for the 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award in the Art Classes category by the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program. Each year, the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies
help make the Temecula area a great place to live, work and play. Jill Roberts, owner of Art Plus Vino Painting Classes and Parties stated, “I am honored to see my hard work in organizing this business be recognized by my peers. I love to paint and really enjoy teaching others how to paint too! I especially love working with those who have never picked up a paintbrush before. They are the most fun to watch. At first they are nervous and make comments about themselves, and before you know it they are ‘in the zone’ creating something beautiful!” Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program and data provided by third parties. Jill Roberts is a career professional as a local mural artist, painter and graphic
Local A NATIONALLY AIRED STORY OF INSPIRATION, HOPE, AND LOVE
A local resident is sharing her story of how she found love, acceptance, and healing through her American Staffordshire Pit Bull mix named Trejo. Seen nationally, Sharon Otis’s story was aired on season 2 of Animal Planet’s hit TV show, Pit Bulls and Parolee's. The show highlights Villalobos Rescue Center, unwanted Pit Bulls, Parolee’s coming out of prison, and the families that adopt the Pit Bulls. Sharon had always yearned for a dog and she knew that it had to be a Pit Bull. When she arrived at a point in her life when she felt she was ready for the long haul responsibility that goes along with owning a dog, she started applying to adopt a dog from local rescues/ shelters. She chose this route as she does not support breeding for monetary gain whilst most of the dogs and cats at local kill for space shelters are killed everyday due to overpopulation. When she got a call from Villalobos
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designer. With her marketing and ad agency background, she was able to launch her new venture combining fine art, teaching and fun with expertise.
Rescue center to come meet a few dogs she was ecstatic. Upon her visit she did not really click with the dogs that were presented to her. Sadly she thought all was lost. As she was leaving, she ran into a very special dog named Trejo. It happened to be volunteer day that day at the rescue. Dog walkers came to walk the rescue dogs to give them exercise and attention. As luck, or fate if you will would have it, that day happened to be Trejo’s turn to walk. To say that there was a gravitational pull between Sharon and Trejo would be a gross understatement. The next two hours were spent bonding with him. Sharon learned of Trejo’s sad, abusive and lonely past which resonated with her. Immediately it were as if 2 souls once lost found each other. As any good rescue should, Villalobos spent a few weeks fine tuning Trejo for his new life ensuring he would be a good fit for the family. After a successful home check by the rescue, Trejo finally had a home. He lived a very happy life and spent the next 3.5 years with Sharon and her family which consists of one young son, four cats, and an array of foster dogs. In September 2013 Trejo passed away. His departure was sudden and unexpected. Sharon recollected that upon attempts to console her many people declared she gave Trejo the best years of his life, however she begs to differ. She believes that Trejo gave her some of the best years of her life. By her own words, Trejo taught Sharon what love is again and what
Roberts has been painting since she was five years old and achieved a BFA from the prestigious Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. She and
rehabilitation can do to a soul that has been hurting for years. Despite Trejo’s horribly abusive past he lived life with as much joy as he could. If Trejo could overcome fear Sharon reasoned that she could as well. Sharon refers’s to Trejo as her ‘Soul Dog’. He is described as being happy, goofy, gentle, pure in spirit, loving, loyal, and a truly dedicated family member who loved to run like the wind and relax with his frozen peanut butter filled Kong’s.
her husband have raised seven children between them. She is also a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and enjoys riding horses with her family. The Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Temecula area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
Sharon made a tribute video that can be found on YouTube titled, ‘Trejo, The Pit Bull Tribute’. Trejo also has a Facebook fan/memorial page called ‘Trejo, In Loving Memory’. There you can see important events relating to animal welfare issues, as Sharon keeps his legacy of love alive.
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Picture from Pit Bulls and Parolees (44 Blue Productions Inc/Animal Planet)
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Joke of the Month: Q: Why is a computer so smart? A: Cause it listens to its motherboard.
Across 1. Twelve (5) 4. Hoard (5) 7. Unaware (9) 8. Gape (4) 10. Wore away (6) 12. Birds of prey (6) 13. Notion (4) 16. Large spider (9) 18. The lowest point of anything (5) 19. Implied (5)
Down 1. Journal (5) 2. Menagerie (3) 3. World's longest river (4) 4. Secret or hidden (6) 5. Bustling (7) 6. Abated (5) 9. Placed a bet (7) 11. Thinner (6) 12. Consumed (5) 14. Proficient (5) 15. Female relative (4) 17. Part of a circle (3)
MAY’s Fun Facts: 1. The faster a kangaroo hops, the less energy it burns! 2. The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes. 3. Research has determined that most people are happiest at 7:26pm on a Saturday night. 4. The average cough comes out of your mouth at 60 miles per hour. 5. Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left handed... or is that paws?! 6. You mostly breathe from only one nostril at a time! 7. Spiders have transparent blood. 8. The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button. 9. On average, every dollar bill you touch has over 3,000 different types of bacteria. 10. 80% of 10 year old girls in the U.S. go on a diet.
Events Calendar May 1 Ribbon Cutting for Zetz Family Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation 12:001:00pm (Chamber) May 2 Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
May 3 National Garden Meditation Day
May 4 SAT vs. ACT Workshop 6:007:00pm (MLIB) Ribbon Cutting For Tri Star Payment Solutions 12:001:00pm (Chamber)
May 5 City Council Meeting 6:009:00pm (City) Murrieta School Of Business 9:00-10:30am (Chamber) Government Relations Meeting 11:30am-1:00pm (Chamber) Brew Masters Golf Meeting 4:00-5:00pm (Chamber) Book Club 6:00-7:00pm (City) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (Aero) A Book Club “The Night Circus” 6:00-7:30pm (MLIB)
May 6 The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (Ace’s) Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00-1:30pm (City) Estate Planning 101 2:003:00pm (MLIB) Awards Celebration Committee Meeting 3:004:00pm (Chamber)
LEGEND OF EVENTS
May 7 Ace’s Presents 8:00pm (Ace’s) Career Vision Workshop 11:00am-5:00pm (MLIB) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm (Aero) Murrieta Chamber Of Commerce Mixer 5:307:00pm (City) Community Services Commission 6:00-9:00pm (City) Ribbon Cutting For Valley Veterinary Clinic 12:001:00pm (Chamber) Mixer Santa Rosa Plateau 5:30-7:00pm (Chamber)
May 8 Ribbon Cutting For Paul E. Maineri, Attorney 12:001:00pm (Chamber) Magician Michael Finney 8:00pm (Ace’s)
May 9 Southwest Riverside County Heart & Stroke Glow Walk 5:00-9:00pm (Lake Skinner) May 10 Mothers Day! Psychic Kelly McClure 1:00pm (Ace’s) Sunday Funday At ACE’s 7:00pm (Ace’s)
May 11 Ribbon Cutting For Trauma Intervention Program 12:001:00pm (Chamber) May 12 Special Needs Estate Planning 6:00-7:00pm (MLIB) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan)
1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (Aero)
May 13 Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00-1:30pm (City) American Girl Tea Party 4:00pm (MLIB) Planning Commission Meeting 6:00pm (City) New Member Orientation 8:30-10:00am (Chamber) May 14 Networking Breakfast 7:309:00am (Chamber) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm (Aero) May 15 Brew Masters Golf Tournament 8:30am (Chamber) DJ Night 9:00pm-12:00am (Aero) Comedy With Ralph Harris 8:00pm (Ace’s) Power Partners Coffee & Networking 8:30-9:30am (Chamber)
May 16 Ribbon Cutting For State Farm Christopher Stahl 10:30-11:30am (Chamber) Water Slide Grand ReOpening For Mulligans 11:00am-12:00pm (Mulligan) May 17 Sunday Funday At ACE’s 7:00pm (Ace’s)
May 18 Ribbon Cutting For EMS Training Institute 12:001:00pm (Chamber)
(Chamber) Murrieta Chamber of Commerce - 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite #108, Murrieta (City) City Of Murrieta - 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562 (MLIB) Murrieta Public Library - 8 Town Square Murrieta, CA 92562
May 19 Murrieta School Of Business 9:00-10:30am (Chamber) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (Aero)
May 20 Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00-1:00pm (Chamber) May 21 Ribbon Cutting For Heartland Payment System 12:30-1:30pm (Chamber) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm (Aero)
May 22 Veteran’s Of Comedy 8:00pm (Ace’s) May 23 First Day Taffy Was Invented May 24 Sunday Funday At ACE’s 7:00pm (Ace’s)
May 25 Memorial Day! Murrieta’s Memorial Day Ceremony 7:00am
May 26 Coffee With The City 8:309:30am (Chamber) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (Aero) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) May 27 Planning Commission Meeting 6:00pm (City) The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (Ace’s) May 28 $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm (Aero)
May 29 Mulligans Lock-In Night 8:00-11:00pm (Mulligan) Patrick DeGuire 8:00pm (Ace’s) May 30 Loomis Day
May 31 Comedy With Johnny Herrera 7:00pm (Ace’s) All Age’s Comedy Magic Show 1:00pm (Ace’s)
(Aero) Aerosports Trampoline Park - 39729 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta (Mulligan) Mulligan Family Fun Center - 24950 Madison Ave, Murrieta (ACES) ACES Comedy Club - 39745 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta (Lake Skinner) Lake Skinner County Park - 37701 Warren Rd, Winchester
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Wine Country Spotlight
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard It’s not just about the award-winning “Oh my Gosh” Almond Champagne and elegant “Yes
Dear” Chardonnay at Wilson Creek Winery. Today, this jewel of the Temecula Valley Wine Country is a gathering place for corporate events, weddings, special events, extended family gatherings, and wine connoisseurs at large. Located just 7 miles east of the 1-15
freeway, the winery grounds and gardens are the pride and joy of the Wilson family. Long known as the “fun” winery along Winery Row, a bridge spans a meandering stream, dubbed “Wilson Creek”. A 25-foot gazebo overlooks the stream and has a large lawn for seating. The Creekside Grille restaurant is the highlight of food and pairing, where you can enjoy seasonal cuisine and delicious Wilson Creek wine adjacent to the Cabernet grapevines while under the covered patio structure. The family legacy of Wilson Creek is alive in all aspects of this Tuscan-themed getaway. Come for the fine wines. Come for exquisite food. Come for the entertainment and enjoyment of the good life. Or, just come for the fun. It’s a great place celebrate quality wines and quality times. Address: 35960 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 Telephone: 951.699.9463 Website: www. wilsoncreekwinery.com
SLOW-COOKED SALMON Slow-cooked salmon that secretly takes 25 minutes Don’t be deterred by the word slow. This recipe is not some sluggish affair (you won’t need that countertop cooker; you’ll eat dinner before midnight). In fact, our “slow-cooked” salmon is only in the pan for about
25 minutes, and the issue of speed (or lack thereof) refers only to the cooking method. Here, you start with cold oil and a delicious blend of lemon zest, smoked paprika and fresh dill--and end with an incredibly tender fish that’s bursting with explosive flavor. The skin gets crispy, the interior is fully cooked and the surface remains sashimi pink.
Ingredients Two 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin on Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed 1 lemon, zested then halved ¼ cup fresh chopped dill 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions 1. Season each piece of salmon with salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds, half the lemon zest and half the dill. Squeeze a lemon half over each fillet. 2. Pour the olive oil into a large skillet. Add the salmon fillets, being careful not to overcrowd them. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and allow the salmon to cook, undisturbed, for 20 to 25 minutes. The internal temperature should read 140°, and the salmon should be relatively firm to the touch. The sides of the salmon will be completely opaque, but the top will still be bright pink. 3. Gently remove the salmon with a spatula and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil. Transfer the salmon to dinner plates and serve immediately.
Saturday, May 16, 2015 *Starring Comedian* Ralph Harris Host of “My Mamma Throws Down” on TV One! A portion of the evenings proceeds will be donated to the NFL Alumni. To make your reservations go online to laughyouraceoff.com and enter Promo Code* “NFL Alumni” Or call Aces Comedy Club and mention Promo Code* “NFL Alumni” (951) 525-5653 Saturday, Night Show May 16, 2015 Time 7:00 pm & Saturday, Night Show May 16, 2015 Time 9:30 pm Laughter * Fun * Raffles * Silent Auctions * Meet and Greet NFL Stars
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Food&Fun Local Barbecue Team Set to Compete in Nevada By C.J. Leger
Barbecue is a national favorite cuisine, and all those who participate in the creation of such delicious food, hold their position within competitions very dear to their heart. This month, a team
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from Menifee will be competing in Nevada at the Smokin in Mesquite Barbecue Championship. The whole city is excited to see who will come out as the winner of $40,000 and complete bragging rights for the best barbecue. Over 20 other teams we competing at this championship that this Menifee catering company will be fighting their way through. This Menifee team consist of five members who are residents of both, Menefee and Lake Elsinore; Andy Allen, Keith Hanson, Kellen Wagoner, Joe Angelone, and Joey Chapin. Together, the team has made a successful business of barbecue at the Rooftop BBQ, which they named after a rather
divine metaphor. Think back to your Sunday school days and remember the Book of Acts 10:13; if you remember, that's the story in the Bible where Peter the Apostle fell asleep on a rooftop and had a dream that would change the way we see pork. In his dream, a sheet descended from the heavens filled with "unclean" animals, and from the sheet, Peter heard a voice telling him to "Rise, Peter, kill and eat." This story in the Bible signified that it was okay to eat pork, which the team says is what inspired them to name their business after it. According to a report from a local newspaper, PE,
Allen said, "and pork has been really good to us". The team has traveled across the 50 states various times that has competed in over 50 barbecuing championships and events, taking home a whopping 150 awards for their flavorful food. Throughout their competitions, they've been able to win about $6000 in prizes. This year you can see the team compete at the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino in Nevada, where the seventh annual Smokin in Mesquite Barbecue Championship will be held between 7 AM and 7 PM on May 2 and May 3. All those who wish to attend will be immersed in spectacular selections of chicken, ribs, brisket and even pulled pork, smothered in homemade sauces, seasonings, and rubs. It is sure to be an event that will satisfy even the most reserved of foodies. Location: The CasaBlanca Resort Casino 950 West Mesquite Blvd. Mesquite Nevada
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Local Players Received Verbal Commitments and Scholarship Offers By CJ Leger Since we last checked into sports news, there have been a few new additions to the list of verbal commitments and scholarship offers for local sports players in the area. Among local high school players we have Kyle Williams from Vista Murietta high school. Williams has received scholarship offers from six universities, among those being Boise State, Arizona State and Washington State. As of right now his position has yet to be determined, and is being classified as ATH. Also from Vista Murrieta High School are Jalen Russell and Kevin at Atkins; Russell has received a scholarship offers for the Army team, the Navy team, and from Nevada. He is that to be playing as a defensive back. Atkins' position has been listed as a defensive tackle and has received offers from San Diego State, Illinois and Memphis. Two of our local Riverside boys also received offers. Leo Lafaele's position has been listed as a defensive lineman, and he plays for Riverside Centennial High School. He's received two offers, one from Kansas State and the other from Central Florida. Dwayne Wallace, from Riverside's Martin Luther King High School has received an offer from Louisville. his position has been listed as an offensive lineman Seven students from the 2016 class
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picks received verbal commitments. Lokeni Toaili, A linebacker for Carter high school, has a verbal commitment with UCLA. Demetric Felton has also received a verbal commitment for the same university. Two students listed as offensive lineman, Nathan Smith and Daniel Juarez, received verbal commitments from
USC and Cal respectively. The final two local students with a verbal commitment are Aleva Hifo, listed as a defensive back and Leny Toailoa, also a defensive back. The students are from Heritage High School and Carter High School respectively and received commitments from BYU and San Jose State.
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Eva Martin Hollaus Piano Studio proud of their Students outstanding Accomplishment Eva Martin Hollaus specializes in classical competitive piano education, career building and talent development. A graduate of the Vienna Conservatory of Music, Vienna, Austria, she brings the heart sound of music into her teaching. Expressing beautiful music, as well as virtuosic technical proficiency. Eva has been teaching in Temecula and Lake Elsinore area since 16 years. Currently she teaches exclusively in her Studio on two Steinway pianos, one concert grand and one baby grand. She has helped hundreds of students receive gold medals and place in colleges of their choice with strong extra curricular activities - classical piano. One of Eva's success secrets are the Piano fundamentals fingering charts, a series of piano books Eva created and published. EMIKA SAITO, age 13, was declared a winner in the Steinway Society of Riverside County annual awards
EMIKA SAITO, age 13
In the five short years Patrick studied competitive classical piano with Eva Martin Hollaus, he won many local competitions, was a Steinway Awards Fes-
Patrick Xu, from Murrieta
festival in the Junior Division. She will perform the Mozart Sonata in B flat Major K 333, Allegro, in the winners recital on May 20th at 7 p.m. at the Rancho Mirage library in Rancho Mirage. Admission is Free and open to the public. Emika will receive a $500 scholarship. This is the second time that Emika Saito was awarded this win and scholarship and has been working with Eva Martin Hollaus since July 2013 and advanced from a beginning intermediate level to a college preparatory level. Emika loves playing beautiful music and her reper-
toire includes works by F. Schubert, J. S. Bach and E. Lecuona and was invited to perform the Schubert Impromptu op 90 # 4 in the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Master class March 28 in Palm Desert. The many judges comment about Emikas playing as "elegant and beautiful". Emika will perform this Schubert Impromptu on Sunday April 19, 1:90 pm, at the MTAC Riverside Branch Honors recital at RCC, Digital Library. Emika Saito is not the only outstanding student. Patrick Xu, from Murrieta, was the 7th student from Eva Martin Hollaus Piano Studio to complete the Piano Guild High School Diploma, a college level almost 2 hour piano examination. Patrick performed the first Chopin Ballade, Souvenir de la Havane by M. Gottschalk, the complete op 2#3 sonata by Beethoven, the e flat minor Prelude and Fuge WTC I #8 by Bach, as well as the Volodos Turkish March.
tival winner. Eva can be found online: The Eva Martin Hollaus Piano Studio, Perris, CA, USA http://evamartinhollauspianostudio.blogspot.com/
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THE ROAD FROM GUARDIANSHIP TO ADOPTION A Probate Guardianship is a court proceeding in which a legal guardian is appointed by the probate court to protect the person or estate of a minor. A Probate Guardianship suspends (but does not end, as in adoption) parental legal rights. Probate Guardianship is granted by the court if the court finds that it is “necessary or convenient”. Legally speaking, adoption is defined as the transfer of the parental rights of a child. Once an adoption is finalized, the adoptive parents are legally (and otherwise) the parents in every sense of the word. Once a probate guardianship has been established for at least two years, the Probate Code authorizes the termination of parental rights if certain criteria are met. Probate Guardianship has long been an alternative to child protective services intervention for children whose parents are unavailable or unable to care for their children, or who fail to provide adequately for their children’s essential needs. The California Probate Code 1516.5 is the basis of terminating parental rights and to convert a guardianship into a adoption. Under the Probate Code the overarching element that a guardian must prove to terminate parental rights is that the adoption would be in the best interest of the child. This is a less stringent standard than is typically required under the family code. Due to this less
stringent standard it has been subject to constitutional challenges. In March 2009, the California Supreme Court resolved two cases challenging the constitutionality of the 2003-enacted parental rights termination scheme in Probate Code section 1516.5, subdivision (a)(2) which permits termination when a child has been in the physical custody of a guardian for two years. If you have current guardianship over a minor there are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to seek adoption of the minor. As you can imagine adoption is very emotionally charged for all involved and if it is necessary to terminate parental rights in order to proceed with the adoption this can and will cause even more stress. The Courts and California Legislature has made it easier to seek
adoption after a guardianship has been in place for more than two years. Despite the legal aspects of the process, adoption has to be focused on the needs of the child rather than the needs and desires of the adults involved. If you have guardianship of a minor that you desire to adopt you should consult a local attorney. In closing, every child deserves a loving and supportive home and thank you to everyone that provides such.
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Murrieta Buzz—www.murrietabuzz.com UPCOMING Events Our monthly events are open to the public and free to attend
The Murrieta Chamber has been active in our community since 1915. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for our members and guests to network, promoting the community, partnering with the City of Murrieta on Economic Development and being the voice for business before government. Our Mission… to Create and Foster a Sustainable Business Environment in the Murrieta Area through Networking, Promotion and Advocacy.
Anniversary Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Matt Crabtree CFP
It's very important to show your support for our new businesses and organizations in our community, so please take a little time out of your day to come welcome them, and encourage the success of another community partner!
Please join us for Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Matt Crabtree, CFP's Anniversary Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, May 12th at 12:00 pm. "I'm a financial advisor with Edward Jones, a financial-services firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual investors. With nearly 12,000 financial advisors serving nearly 7 million investors, our firm has been built on the belief that the only way to do business is on a one-on-one, personal basis."
Tuesday, May 12th @ 12:00 pm Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Matt Crabtree CFP 38951 Sky Canyon Dr. #209 Murrieta 92563
New Member Orientation As a new member of the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, you're sure to have many questions about how to get the most out of your Chamber investment. You will get answers! You will also meet the Chamber staff and may meet a few of our Board of Directors. Opening available to the first 50 Newer Members only, MUST R.S.V.P. to the Chamber!
Wednesday, May 13th @ 8:30 am New Member Orientation At the Chamber Office 25125 Madison Ave., Suite 108 Murrieta, 92562
Open House/Mixer Motte Historical Museum 28380 Hwy 74 Sun City CA 92585 Wednesday, September 10 5:30pm to 7:30pm Score Workshop Mt. San Jacinto College-Menifee Campus 28237 La Piedra Road Building 800, Room 805 Menifee, CA 92586 Tuesday, September 16 9:00am to 11:00am
Upcoming Classes! All Classes will be held at the Murrieta Chamber Office 25125 Madison Ave., Suite 108, Murrieta 92562 Classes are FREE for Chamber Members, Non-Members are $25 per class. Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 from 9:00am-10:30am Presented By: Jerry Pappalardo, Sign A Rama " Best Ways to Promote your Business!" R.S.V.P. at MurrietaChamber.org
Candidate Forum Kay Ceniceros Senior Center 29995 Evans Rd Menifee CA 92586 Wednesday, September 17 8:00am to 9:30am Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Top Tech Auto & Sons, Inc. 27271 Ethanac Rd. Ste 103 Sun City CA 92585 Wednesday, September 17 5:30pm to 7:30pm Monthly Coffee Temecula Valley Cardiology 29826 Haun Rd. Ste 301 Menifee CA 92586 Friday, September 19 7:30am to 9:00am Dr. David Lu will be speaking on CardioVascular Risk Reduction Just Opened Let’s welcome Jersey Mike’s Subs And Applebee’s to the neighborhood
2014—2015 Board of Directors Executive Committee Greg Bennett Bennett & Bennett Chairman of the Board Andy Morris Farmers Insurance Chair Elect Terrie Kelly Global Health Insurance 1st Vice Chair Nicole Albrecht Financial Accounting Service Treasurer Jason Hope JD Promotions Secretary Don Murray Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Immediate Past Chair
Directors Adam Bouvet The Mill Restaurant Glen Daigle Oak Grove Equities Michael Drapeau Rabobank Kay Harrison Southwest Healthcare System Mike Hayden Champion Employer Services Joel Johnson AKA Products Monica Kirkland New Life Ultrasound Chris Kuran Waterstone Faucets Annette LaRocque Murrieta VIP Florist Connie Lynch SRCAR
Laurel Miller The Glass Doctor Patrick Moody Dogtopia Raj Narayanan Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Ken Perez Pechanga Development Corporation Adria Poindexter Live Mobile Solutions Kathryn Stiles Loma Linda University Medical Center Donna Thomas-McNeely LSL CPAs Tammy Wilson Oak Grove Center Linda Wunderlich The Valley Business Journal
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Visit Us at Website: www.MurrietaChamber.org MEET MERNAThe Owner of Merna’s Café & Grill in Sun City By Robbie Motter How many of you remember a very adorable young lady about 5 who would show up to help her dad Abraham the owner of Boston Billie’s Restaurant? In fact, I remember that they created a step stool for her to stand on so she could reach the cash register and she barely was as tall as the tables but never the less, she would do her best to try and clear tables and her warm smile even at a young age was loved by all the customers. Over the years Merna grew up and at her dad’s side, she learned more about the restaurant business and really liked the business. Her dad ran Boston Billie’s for over 25 years and this year after working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week decided it was time for him to step aside. Merna had over the years learned a lot from her father and wanted the restaurant to stay in her family so decided to step in and
take over the business. Her dad agreed and turned the business over to his beautiful daughter,”Merna”. Merna now is 26 and very mature for her age with her own ideas of what she feels she wants her business to look like and what kind of food she wants to offer. A priority with her is that her staff needs to be the “best” for her customers. Merna felt if it was to be hers that she needed to start it as a new business and spent weeks getting all the paperwork and approvals needed to start a restaurant which included city permits, health permits and more. She is even working on a liquor license as one of her plans is to offer music, dancing, and to increase her banquet business as they have an amazing banquet room. She is starting small in renovations and has many more in her plans: first it was painting and adding new pull up blinds in the main dining room. Her future plans include changing the carpets, lighting and so much more but wants everything to be perfect so is doing each change carefully. Eventually she says it will be all done and will reflect her “Merna style”. She is still interviewing staff as her goal is quality service and excellent food coming out of her kitchen. It took her awhile to decide on the name as she knew that Boston Billie’s was really not a name her family picked; they bought the name when they bought the restaurant and so she wanted a name to reflect her family. She provided a list
of names that she came up with and shared them with long time customers to see which one they liked. Everyone said “name it after you Merna, as it’s your restaurant”, so that’s how “Merna’s Cafe &Grill” became a reality. So now as you look up at where Boston Billie’s sign was you will see a sign that says Merna’s Café & Grill in red and white script. Already Merna is doing amazing things; she has hired some new staff for all parts of the restaurant and interviewing more, trying new recipes and giving the restaurant a more Mediterranean flair. Some of the dishes she is creating she is having her customers to try to see how they like them before creating her new menu which will add some great new dishes. Right now, she lists her specials on a board and is working on creating the new menu and as soon as she has it perfect she plans to get it printed. Meanwhile, everyday on a board outside the restaurant you can see the wonderful specials she is offering for the day. Merna also has her dad’s community spirit. She recently did an in-kind donation of food for the recent Mayor’s Roundtable hosted by the Menifee Valley Chamber and also contributed 6 trays of Quiche for the GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women’s Club Reciprocity Tea which everyone said was delicious. On a recent Sunday, I had the opportunity of tasting her Greek Omelet which was fantastic and at my last Nafe meeting many of my members tried the Greek salad and said it was delicious. She also let us taste stuffed grape leaves which is a Mediterranean dish and it was wonderful so it will be exciting to see all the new items she will be adding to her menu. She recently also received some certificates of appreciation from Senator Mike Morrell, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, Supervisor Marion Ashley and the GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women Club for reaching out to help for a community organization event. Merna’s family, her dad Abe, moth-
er Eva and brothers Billy and Brian are totally behind “Merna” on her new venture. In fact you will see Abe still at the restaurant helping his daughter as builds the business. Stop in try the food and watch the progress taking place. However, please be sure to introduce yourself
to “Merna”. Merna’s Café & Grill is a member of the Menifee Valley Chamber and can be reached at 951-3018870 or email mernascafe@gmail. com. They are open 7-days a week 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee, CA 92586.
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Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect by: C.J. Leger The Riverside County Sheriffs Department has recently released two photographs, of who they believe, is the suspect in a recent attempted robbery in Menifee. The photographs depict a Caucasian, adult male believed to be in his 30s or 40s and wearing a dark gray hoodie at the time the photograph was taken. The suspect was also wearing a St. Louis Cardinals baseball cap with a bright red visor underneath the hood of his hoodie, a pair of black shorts, and a pair of tennis shoes in a white and black design. The photos were retrieved from surveillance coverage at a Menifee bank where the cameras captured the suspect attempting to hold up the financial institution, just before he fled the scene empty-handed.
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According to reports, the investigation suggests that the bank robber entered the building and proceeded to hand a note to the bank teller attending him. Sergeant Sergio Rodriguez, of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, was quoted as stating that the note demanded money. The robbery attempt did not include the use of a gun, and there is no known vehicle associated with the events or the suspect. At 9:28 AM, the police were called and dispatched to report to a bank robbery at 27378 Sun City Blvd, however, the perpetrator fled before they could get there. The suspect was described as having fair skin with a thin build and a goatee that appeared to be graying at the sides of his chin. His hoodie was adorned with a gold, blue, and black embellishment on its left side, and its style is not a pull over, but rather a full zipper down hoodie. The Riverside County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to the public for information regarding the suspect and the events. They ask that anyone who recognizes the man in the photographs, contact the Menifee Police Department at 951-2101000. Alternately, people can call the 24 hour line 951-776-1099
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Local Man Incurs $27,000 Toll Violation Bill by C.J. Leger Most people are irritated when the receive expensive traffic citations and bills; but a Menifee man’s situation takes that emotion to a whole new level. In breaking reports from various news sources including KABC, Cameron Aanestad claims that he was blindsided by the overwhelming bill for $27,000 in toll violations
that he received. According to Aanestad, he regularly travels to the 91 Freeway toll road to get to his work site in Anaheim from his Menifee home; this toll route saves him about thirty minutes out of the overall 2 hour trip, each way. The problem, he says, is pertaining to a billing issue that has been less than easy to resolve, stemming
from a toll lane transponder equipped in his car. Reports say that the transponder used in Aanestad’s car is linked to his mother’s account, however, the payment method that was used to open the account was a debit card, which had since been stolen. Aanestad claims his mother never changed the payment method when she received
a replacement card. This is where the situation spiraled out of control. As a result of the card discrepancies, the account was deactivated, which meant it could no longer be used to pay for tolls; Cameron and his mother claim they never received a notice for the deactivation, and he continued to drive the same route and says that each time he drove through the tolls, his transponder would beep, signaling that it was still working to his knowledge. Over time, the violations accumulated, totaling over $700 in unpaid tolls. The rest of the $27,000 bill accounted for penalties. Now, the man faces losing his home and his money to a collection agency seeking to settle the bill. Aanestad says that he is upset about the fact that the company can seemingly go to court and get a judgment without even notifying him.
According to him, he did not get served or subpoenaed to appear in court for this case. The Orange County Transportation Authority has refused to comment on this particular case claiming that it will be in violation of their privacy policies to do so, however, they did state that for each violation, they send out three separate notices in the mail to notify the individuals responsible for them. This comment contradicts Aanestad’s account of never having received the notices. At the moment, Aanestad that has hired an attorney and plans to negotiate with the collection agency, however, he remains adamant that he is not at fault for incurring such a high bill.
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Murrieta Buzz—www.murrietabuzz.com 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.
Nasty new malware locks your files forever, unless you pay ransom CryptoLocker, a new and nasty piece of malicious software is infecting computers around the world – encrypting important files and demanding a ransom to unlock them. According to Sophos, the worldwide digital security company, it’s been hitting pretty hard for the past 6 months or so. “It systematically hunts down every one of your personal files – documents, databases, spreadsheets, photos, videos and music collections – and encrypts them with military-grade encryption and only the crooks can open it,” said Chester Wisniewski, a senior security advisor at Sophos. Even though it’s infected, your computer keeps working normally; you just can’t access any of your personal files. It’s scary, especially if you haven’t backed-up your data. “Cybercrime is evolving, as the bad guys get smarter and use newer technologies,” noted Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance. “They’re always looking for new ways to steal your money.” CyrptoLocker is different from other types of “ransomware” that have been around for many years now that freeze your computer and demand payment. They can usually be removed which restores access to your files and documents. Not CryptoLocker – it encrypts your files. There’s only one decryption key and the bad guys have that on their server. Unless you pay the ransom – within three days, that key will be destroyed. And as the message from the extorters says” “After that, nobody and never will
now encrypted.” “We had a workstation get infected yesterday that encrypted everything on our network share drive. We had backups, although they weren’t recent enough, so despite all feelings against it, we paid the ransom and everything started to decrypt overnight.” Of course, there’s no guarantee there will be a happy ending if you pay the ransom. And then there’s the bigger issue – by doing this, you’re helping fund a criminal operation. “It encourages them to continue this bad behavior,” said Howard Schmidt, former White House Cyber Security Advisor and a co-founder of Ridge-Schmidt Cyber. “As people pay the ransom, the bad guys have the money to reinvest in create research that are more virulent and hide better from detection.” How to protect yourself Go on the Internet and there’s no way to guarantee malware won’t make it onto your computer – even if you follow all the rules of safe computing. So you need to act defensively, and that means regular backups. “Backup, back, up, back up,” said Schmidt. “That’s the only way to reduce the risk of losing your files forever.” If you have a recent backup, you can recover from CryptoLocker and other malware with no serious consequences. That backup should be a snapshot of everything on the system and not a simple synchronization, as happens with most automated external hard drives and many cloud-based services. With these synchronized backups, stored files that have changed on the master drive are overwritten with the new ones. If a malicious program encrypts your master files, those backups would also be encrypted – and useless. Your backup should be disconnected from your computer until the next time you need to access it.
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Locker be able to restore files…” The typical extortion payment is $500 USD paid by Green Dot MoneyPak, or for the more tech savvy, two Bitcoins, currently worth about $400. To instill a sense of urgency, a digital clock on the screen counts down from 72 hours to show much time is left before that unique decryption key is destroyed. The criminals behind CryptoLocker deliver their digital ransom note on the victim's computer screen. The typical demand is for $500 or two Bitcoins. Note the yellow countdown clock at the bottom left. It gives the time remaining until the unique decryption key is destroyed and the encrypted files are inaccessible forever. One victim described his anguish in an online post: “The virus cleverly targeted …all of our family photos, including all photos of my children growing up over the last 8 years. I have a distraught wife who blames me!” This sophisticated malware is delivered the old-fashioned way – an executable file hidden inside an attachment that looks like an ordinary ZIP file or PDF. One small business reports being compromised after clicking on an email attachment that was designed to look like a shipping invoice from the U.S. Postal Service. Open that file and bad things start to happen, although it may take several days for the ransom demand to pop up on your screen after the machine is infected. “The author or this (malware) is a genius. Evil genius, but genius none the less,” an IT professional commented in an online tech forum. Another wrote, “This thing is nasty and has the potential to do enormous amounts of damage worldwide.” Good anti-virus software can remove the CryptoLocker malware from your computer, but it cannot undo the damage – the encryption is that good. “It’s the same type of encryption used in the commercial sector that’s approved by the federal government,” Wisniewski told me. “If the crooks delete that encryption key, your files are gone forever – even the NSA can’t bring them back.” Victims large and small The cyber-crooks are targeting both businesses and individual computer users – anyone who will pay to regain access to their files. The CryptoLocker forum on BleepingComputer.com is filled with page after page of horror stories. Here is a small sample: “Our company was infected this morning. The virus hit a machine 4 days ago and today we got the pop up about the ransom. All files on the network drive the user had access to are
California Prepares for New Law Limiting Water Usage
By. C.J. Leger The governor of California, Jerry Brown, has issued a state of emergency due to the drought conditions California is currently experiencing and has initiated a new law restricting the excessive usage of water. Californians are having to adapt to the increasingly low water levels and new developments are arising in the worrisome new law and what it means for the bracket in which California farmers fall into. The current snowpack water content stand that 5% of the average for April 1, the lowest it has ever fallen since 1950 was recorded at 25% of the average, making 2015 the driest winter California has ever recorded. More striking still, is the discovery that the Phillips Station located just off the highway 50, 90 miles east of Sacramento, recorded no snow at its peak during the time when this area should be covered in snow. Standing at 6,800 feet, the station began surveying snow in 1941, with its average falling into 66.5 inches, the discovery of no snow at all is startling. The first time in his four terms, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. took time out of his agenda to attend the survey personally and was quoted saying "We are standing on dried grass, and we should be standing in 5 feet of snow. We're in a historic drought, and that demands unprecedented action.” In response to witnessing the find-
ings, the governor issued an executive order mandating a substantial amount of water reduction implemented across the whole of California. The governor urged resident of California to pull together to reduce their water usage significantly, stating and emphasizing that we are in a different era, and that the idea of pristine the green lawns being watered daily, can possibly be a thing of the past. The governor also stated that the executive order which he signed was indeed one of the most detailed and lengthy reports covering various aspects of the new law, and he was quoted stating "I've never seen one quite like it before”. Reservoirs across California are also witnessing the water levels in their storage facilities shrink. Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville reservoirs are currently experiencing only for 73% and 67% of their historic averages respectively, in regards to the first weeks of April The precipitation readings across San Joaquin and the Tulare Basin have significantly low readings, with just 41% and 42% of their normal average respectively. There is currently no announcement on when the mandate will be dismissed, if ever, and with California's wet season already over, only more dryness awaits the state and the drought is expected to get progressively worse.
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Finance Three Things to Know About Long - Term Care Insurance Does your financial plan take into account all of the possibilities regarding your health and your ability to care for yourself in the future? Most people don’t think twice about insuring their possessions, or protecting their families with a life insurance product. Yet many pass on the opportunity to purchase longterm care insurance, hoping they will be fortunate enough to avoid the need for costly extended care in their lifetime or believing they will somehow manage with their own resources if they do require it. Here are three reasons it makes sense for some people to consider investing in a long-term care insurance policy. There’s a good chance you’ll need some form of long-term care. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 70 percent of Americans age 65 today can expect to need long-term care services of some kind before they die.1 People generally also are living longer, having smaller families and saving less than previous generations.1 All of these factors point to a stronger possibility that if a need for long-term care arises in the future, many of us may not have sufficient resources to manage on our own. Think carefully about how your
family would be affected by longterm care needs. What would you do if you or your spouse needed ongoing services to assist with the personal tasks of everyday living? Could you count on family and friends to help with around-the-clock care? Would you be able to remain in your current home if you were no longer able to cook and clean for yourself? Do you have enough savings to pay for custodial care services for months or even years on end? Long-term care insurance products are designed to help families afford extended care in these kinds of circumstances. Public programs may not cover all of the needs of individuals requiring long-term care. Although Medicare may cover medically necessary care for a limited time, Medicare does not pay the largest part of long-term or personal care services. And while Medicaid does include provisions for longterm care in your home or a nursing home, you must meet income and asset requirements or spend down your assets until you do. There’s more than one kind of long-term care insurance. Traditional long-term care policies cover services provided at your home, in assisted living or in a nursing home facility. They generally cover some or all of the cost of coordination of care, which can add up over time. You can choose long-term care plans of varying amounts of coverage and duration. Most plans include a waiting period, and you may be able to opt for inflation protection. Your plan payments may be partially or fully tax deductible. Another way to insure for long-term care expenses is by purchasing a rider on your life insurance policy, allowing you to use death benefits to cover long-term care costs. Talk to your financial advisor to
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determine if long-term care insurance is right for you. Together you can review your choices and consider the long-term care policy or rider that fits best within your overall financial plan. Age and health often determine your cost and eligibility so making this decision a priority might be ben-
eficial. Even a modest policy can go a long way toward preserving your resources in retirement in the event you or your spouse needs extended care services. 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 11 years - To contact him, please call 951-6792222, 29826 Huaun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ 1http://longtermcare.gov/ the-basics/who-needs-care Any benefits and guarantees are subject to the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2014 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 911541
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Biz Buzz Finding a person’s potential: Motivation leads individuals to greatness and gives them the ability to accomplish laughable goals and unbelievable accomplishments. The trick is finding out what type of motivation is needed to get someone to believe in themselves. Everyone learns and listens differently, match the needs and style and you can have monumental success. Over the years, I’ve hired many people; some were good, some were not so good but all had some motivation other than the primary needs of food and shelter. Most did want money but the successful ones strived for a higher form of pay then their check. Filling a sense of belonging, having a partnership and flexibility within the job kept most coming
back to work on Monday. What do you offer your Employees? What have you asked your Employer for? We would love to hear your ideas and past experiences. Find us and comment on Facebook at facebook.com/RilynnCompany or Rilynninsurance.blogspot.com. By sharing ideas and practices, we can make Menifee an employee friendly place to work and hire the best and the brightest giving them what they want to succeed. In this way,
Local boys all grow’d up
By Sharon Otis As progress grows in the area so do the people who live within the community. Meet two guys, homegrown and living in Menifee. Aaron Narcisse, 32, a hard working father of two boys, 8 and 7 years of age. Aaron grew up locally, graduating from Menifee’s own Paloma Valley High School. He played sports growing up, loves football, and animals. He coached with the Jr Menifee Wildcats in 2014. Now meet Tony Melton, 31, a proud father to a beautiful 5 year old little girl. Tony loves sports, and takes great pride in his dedication to his work and family. Along side of Aaron, Tony als o grew up locally and graduated from Paloma Valley High School. French Valley Café is celebrating 15 years of operation. The café, located at the French Valley Airport, at 37600 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta, opened on June 2nd, 2000. They will be hosting an Anniversary Party on May 30th, featuring live music, and food and drink specials. Come celebrate with them! For more information, call 951-600-7396.
we can all take our businesses Up 1 Level.
Brian E. Walker, CEO, MBA, LUTCF, DTM 27070 Sun City Blvd. Menifee, CA 92586 Office (951) 934-0338 Fax (951) 672-3427 CA License #0D76384
Construction Company named T & A Construction. Upon gaining their General B Contractors licensing they set out to provide the community with their services which range from general contracting, mobile home set up and repair, underground utility, septic installations, garage builds, remodels, patio carpentry, masonry, and concrete. In 2010 Tony and Aaron set off to lend their help to rebuild the Oakridge community in Sylmar, CA. Due to the devastating fires in 2008 the entire community was destroyed and hundreds of people lost their homes. Tony and Aaron expressed their emotion as to how rewarding it felt to be a part of helping restore a community. This is the type of loyalty Menifee has to offer. Tony and Aaron hope to continue their work here in Menifee and the surrounding area's to help bring residents dreams alive and to keep moving forward with their goals. They love their families and take pride in raising them He spends his spare time being a in Menifee. Two Menifee boys all grown up and now giving back to loyal family man. What else do these two have in com- the community. This is what common? Tony and Aaron had worked munity is all about. side by side in construction for 7 years. Near the end of 2013 they For more Local News visit joined forces and started their own us at: www.murrietabuzz.com
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LOCAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY WINS NATIONAL AWARD Air Force 1 Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., Canyon Lake, CA, was named Small Contractor of the Year by National Comfort Institute (NCI) during their 2015 Annual Conference in San Diego, CA, February 22-25. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in Performance-Based Contracting*, quality workmanship, and dedication to customer service. According to Air Force 1 President Charlie Dieringer, “We measure our success not in the amount of jobs we complete, but one job at a time -- completing each job with efficiency and quality and taking care of our clients. Regardless of the scope of the project, we aim to provide the same high level of service to every person, every structure, every job – every time.” One important way Air Force 1 can say they offer only the best is by the fact they invest in continuing education for their employees on the latest home and building comfort and safety practices provided by organizations like National Comfort Institute (NCI). Those attending NCI training earn Certifications that offer further reassurance to customers. Why choose an NCI certified contractor like Air Force 1? For the same reasons most choose: • A certified public accountant
• A certified realtor • An AMA-certified doctor • A bar-certified lawyer. In all of these professions, the designations come to people who have studied, tested, and achieved a level of competence that resulted in receiving a professional certification. An NCI-certified contractor in HVAC system performance and balancing, or certified in carbon monoxide and combustion is no different. NCI certified contractors have attended classes, used specialized equipment, and are constantly up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and repair techniques in these fields. An NCI-certified technician has passed a recognized testing process which validates his or her understanding of the technology and procedures used in this field. In addition, NCI monitors their certified contractors and requires recertification every 2 years. “We are thankful for our customers and some of the exciting new things we see in our industry,” says Dieringer. “We will continue to strive to increase and improve our knowledge through training and to provide the best HVAC and Plumbing systems we can find. The comfort and safety of our customers are priorities and we will continue to work to make those priorities a reality.”
Photo of Charlie and Linda Dieringer being presented their award during NCI’s Summit 2015
Air Force 1 Heating and Air is a full-service, heating, ventilation, and cooling company dedicated to serving 15 cities in Southern California with the highest quality mechanical installations and service.