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Public Workshop addresses ‘When should I start Social Security benefits?’ On Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 pm, Moffat Financial Group will host a Social Security Maximization workshop which will be open to the public. This workshop will be held at the community room at the Fallbrook Library. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the topic, “What Baby Boomers need to know to maximize retirement income.” Clark Moffat, founder of Moffat Financial Group, has lived in
Fallbrook for over 25 years, with offices in River Village, Bonsall. He will be addressing many Social Security options couples and individuals have as they decide how best to prepare a game plan for entering into their retirement years. There are several factors to consider when it comes to determining when someone should begin taking their Social Security benefits. Often Moffat is asked, “Which strategy will financially benefit me
the most?” , “What option should I take to reduce my taxation of benefits?” and “What is my optimal retirement age?” These questions and many more will be discussed at the workshop. To reserve your seat, call Moffat Financial Group reservations line 24 hours a day at (800) 9066016 or visit our website at www. SocialSecurityReport.info. The Fallbrook Library is located at 124 South Mission Rd.
Menifee welcomes new city attorney, finance director to management team Menifee welcomes new City Attorney Jeff Melching and Finance Director Bruce Foltz to the city, filling two key positions on its leadership team. Melching is a partner with the Orange County law firm Rutan and Tucker, LLP. With nearly 20 years of experience, he specializes in municipal law, land use planning and entitlement activities. He has served as the city attorney for the City of Duarte, the general counsel for the Orange County Great Park Corporation and the assistant city attorney for the City of Irvine. Named Southern California’s “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyer Magazine in 2010 through 2012, and again in 2014, Melching has negotiated many agreements and contracts for land use entitlements, public works and other municipal projects. He also has tried many cases before the California Superior Court as well as the United States District Court and has argued multiple cases to the California Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He’s the author of multiple published papers and an active lecturer, most recently on the 2014 land use law updates to the Land Use and Natural Resources Practice Group. “Menifee’s City Council conducted an extensive interview process to find the city attorney who best meets the needs of our new and growing city,” said City Manager Rob Johnson, “and we’re excited to have him join
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our team.” Finance Director Bruce Foltz comes to Menifee from the Wasco, Calif., where he served as the finance director for three years. Prior to that position, he was the finance director for Madras, Ore. Foltz’s 21 years of finance experience includes a background in budgeting, auditing, fiscal analysis and enterprise funds, along with knowledge of capital improvement programs, special assessments and districts and water/waste water issues. “Mr. Foltz’s diverse municipal experience is a major asset to a new city like Menifee,” continued Johnson. “The city’s Finance Director is a key part of our leadership team and we’re thrilled to have Bruce on board.” Both Melching and Foltz began their new positions at the city in September.
Rotary honors three in Murrieta with Vocational Service Awards
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A City of Murrieta police officer, fire department volunteer and Murrieta Valley Unified School District teacher were honored on Monday, Oct. 6 during the fourth annual Rotary Club of Murrieta Vocational Service Awards luncheon. The three individuals — Police Officer Santino Abbate of the Murrieta Police Department, volunteer Mike Samuels of the Murrieta Fire Department, and teacher Timeree Kristell from Murrieta Mesa High School — were nominated by their respective agencies for their distinguished vocational and community service. The awards luncheon was held at Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta and was attended by Murrieta elected officials as well as community business leaders. Denis Nurmela, lecturer and author, was the featured speaker at the event. Nurmela teaches Organizational Behavior, Business Communication, and Introduction to Business at Mt. San Jacinto College in addition to his activities as a talk show host and advisor. “The Rotary Club of Murrieta is honored to recognize these upstanding citizens who through their work are making real differences in our community,” Frank Donahoe, past president of Rotary Club of Murrieta who presided at the gathering, said. “We asked the organizations to nominate individuals who exemplify the standards of Rotary, including ‘Service Above Self’ and the Four Way Test which stresses integrity and fairness while building good will and better friendships.” Officer Santino “Tino” Abbate has been in law enforcement for 12 years, the last two-and-one-
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half years in the Murrieta Police Department where he is currently assigned to Murrieta Mesa High School as the resource officer. In addition to his duties at the school, Officer Abbate is a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) operator and handles a wide variety of investigations to assist patrol officers. He volunteers as Police Activities League officer and coaches his son’s football team as well as assisting with his daughter’s softball team. The Fire Department’s Samuels has served as an administrative volunteer for more than three years, donating several hundred hours of in-kind service which frees up staff for better service to the community. He is retired from local government and is a longtime Murrieta resident. The Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s honoree — Timeree Kristell — teaches information, communication, technology and film at Murrieta Mesa High School. She works at preparing students for college and careers through powerful learning programs, including integrated project and senior exit interviews. Her advanced filmmaking students have created professional daily announcements for the school. She has also developed a curriculum relationship with Beijing, China, teachers allowing U.S. and China students to participate in educational exchanges. The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered on April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many international and community projects, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self.” Club meetings are held Mondays (excepting holidays) at noon at Richie’s Diner in Murrieta.
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