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Emily's Family Needs Your Help

04-10-08
Tom Plant

Every once in a while you hear a story that tears your heart out. I got an email today from a fellow agent at my office:

Attached is the picture of Emily Locricchio. She is a 7th grader at Thompson who died April 7th of asthma attack. She went to school Friday and was in the hospital over the weekend. She was airlifted to Loma Linda where she died early Monday morning. Emily had an asthma attack that closed her airways completely. This is a tragedy for her family and friends.

Her brother is a 4th grader here at Cole with Ms. Calvillo-Murray and her older brother attend Murrieta Valley.

Memorial service will be this Sunday at 2:00pm at Cornerstone (I-15 and Baxter). It is open to the public, and her mother hopes that all her friends and classmate, teachers and staff would come.

Here at Cole Canyon, we are ending the Pepper Family coin drive today (I believe we made at least 2,300.00) and tomorrow Friday, we will start the coin drive for Emily. The same thing is happening at Thompson. The family is in dire need of financial support.

Her mother was in the mortgage business and was laid off after the mortgage dive. She works part time at Longs drug here at Ralphs plaza. Her father works as a substitute custodian for our district.

Mrs. Calvillo-Murray's class is coordinating a silent auction/raffle for the open house and asking donations from businesses.

Meals for the family are being arranged from their church.

From the PTC, I will be getting them a symphathy card and I will enclosed any donation that you would like to give. Checks should be payable to Emily Locricchio's Memorial FundPlease. Please put it in a small envelope and leave it in my box and I will pick it up tomorrow (Friday)afternoon after dismissal. I will give it to the family during the memorial on Sunday.

Thank you very much.

Carol

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It sounds like these folks can really use our help. Please give if you are able. I thank you on their behalf for your generosity.

Emily Lochricchio

Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (951) 907-9701

It would be my honor to show you the incredible Temecula Valley, a place I’m very proud to call home.

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Roogles, Lacrosse, Pulled Pork & Blue Cheese - Just Another Sunday In Temecula

04-03-08
Tom Plant

A while back I wrote about Jim Lilly and The Wine Company. - Temecula Business Spotlight Shines On - The Wine Company

This past Sunday, Jim introduced a group of his customers to David Townsend from The Grateful Palate. David's 14 year old daughter Ceili (pronounced Kaylee) plays lacrosse at Chapparal High School. Ceili plays alongside 300 pound boys and more than holds her own. The problem is, the school district hasn't sanctioned the team yet.

grateful palate

To raise some money toward the effort of getting the team sanctioned, David offered a sampling of 15 different Australian wines, the majority of them Shiraz. He also brought 11 pounds of pulled pork as well as delicious cheeses (the Point Reyes Blue was scrumptious) and Italian cold cuts. As we sampled delicious wines and food, David told us stories about the wineries and the winemakers. I have been to Australia twice and can attest they are very down to earth folk.

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The turnout wasn't as big as had been expected, but some money was raised and everyone who was there had a wonderful time. If you'd like to add your support to the cause, you can email David at dtownsend@gratefulpalate.com.

P.S. What's a Roogle? That's a fictional cross between a kangaroo and an eagle, symbolizing the union of the U.S. and Australia and the name of a winery. Their label is great!

Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (951) 907-9701

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Old Town Temecula Farmers' Market - Summer Must Not Be Far Behind

03-31-08
Tom Plant

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The Temecula Valley offers spectacular growing conditions for everything from wine grapes to delicious fruits and vegetables. One of the things I love about this time of year is the Farmers' Market each Saturday in Old Town Temecula. I paid a visit this past Saturday and came home with flowers and Greek olives, and munched on dolmas and a gyro for lunch.

Old Town is vibrant and the Farmers' Market is a big part of that. Here are a few more shots for you.

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Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (951) 907-9701

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There's So Much To See & Do Here - Winchester Farms

03-21-08
Tom Plant

Winchester Farms

If you take Winchester Road from Temecula and head north, you'll come to Winchchester Farms. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Julian Pies

Julian is the apple capitol of the area. If you want to take home one of their world famous pies, you've come to the right place. They come in a variety of flavors and taste home-baked. I'll take a drive to Julian at harvest time and share some pictures then.

Tamales

Winchester Farms has a deli with fresh sandwiches as well as the above noted tamales and beef jerky. Their selection of local produce is excellent. I took home some avocados and they were delicious. Come explore the Temecula Valley. I'd love to show you around.

Tom Plant, Murrieta Real Estate Expert – GRI, e-PRO – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – 951.907.9701

It would be my honor to show you the incredible Temecula Valley, a place I’m very proud to call home.

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Real Agent Help - How The Arrid Club in Hemet Is Helping People Turn Their Lives Around

03-16-08
Tom Plant

Joey A

This past Thursday morning I went to Mimi's Cafe in Hemet for Joey Aszterbaum's monthly Real Agent Help breakfast. This month's breakfast sponsor was Active Rain's Heidi Gray. She invited John and Sugar from The Arrid Club to be the morning's speakers.

Heidi & Tom

Heidi shared with the group that she is in recovery and has been for many years. She gave much of the credit to the Arrid Club. John and Sugar are two shining examples of people that have turned their lives around. John now is a drug and alcohol counselor and Sugar is proud of the mother and daughter she has become and the fact that she now coaches one of her children's soccer teams. If you want to find out more, send an email to thearridclub@hotmail.com.

John & Sugar

Joey deserves a lot of credit for organizing this monthly networking breakfast. He is a true credit to our community locally and in the rain.

Tom Plant, Murrieta Real Estate Expert – GRI, e-PRO – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – 951.907.9701

It would be my honor to show you the incredible Temecula Valley, a place I’m very proud to call home.

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