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A Message From Your General Manager By Rick Ruth, CCAM Happy New Year everyone! We made it through another year. It seemed like the time went faster than in 2012. Why is that? I think my parents were right when they said that "the older you get, the faster it goes by." So that tells me that I need to enjoy each day, because one day it will be my last. I've even heard that from some of you. Good words to live by. Now off to the business at hand! I promise to not be long winded this month but want to mention a few things. First, I'd like to remind the Legends folks to check their rear lights above the garages. There are still quite a few that are out and its real dark in those places. Please take a few minutes to look and see if the bulb needs replacing and if it does, replace it! The neighborhood walkers will appreciate it. Second, I would like to mention some things about the garden area next to the Lodge. The area is beautiful, well-maintained, and tranquil, awesomely decorated (thank you Handymen Chris and Paul), and a nice place to sit and relax. It is NOT a place to let pets do their business, roam through the plants, or let the grandkids play on the rocks of the water feature. It is also not an area to smoke! The only designated smoking area is near the Bistro receiving door on the east side of the Lodge building. Please do not use the "urns" as trash cans. They are for decoration only. We are looking at getting trash receptacles that blend in, but until that time comes, please take your trash with you or use the receptacles in front of the Lodge. It is only through a great deal of effort from our maintenance people that the garden looks the way it does. Please help us keep it looking the way you expect it to. My staff, family and I hope that you had a peaceful Holiday Season with your loved ones and I pray that 2014 brings us good health, happiness and that the "retirement checks" get bigger for all of you! Free Veteran Expo Military veterans, family and friends are invited to this information and resource event on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Beaumont Civic Center. Have your questions answered and get up to date on the benefits currently available to you and your loved ones. Representatives are attending from VA Loma Linda, Work Force Development/ EDD, Housing, Mental Health Services, Military Counseling, Vet Affairs, Vet Centers, Special Service Organizations, and more. This year, the Expo will be honoring female veterans. Beaumont Civic Center is located at 550 E. 6th St. For more information, call (951) 769-9858 or e-mail abird82@aol.com. 5 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | January 2014 |