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IN THIS ISSUE 5 COOL STORY What I Learned from Mama Kat 7 COVER STORY Saving Women’s Lives 10 WOMEN’S WELLNESS Michelle’s Place 11 INNER FASHIONISTA Farewell Summer, Hello Fall 12 REALTOR SPOTLIGHT 13 BUSINESS SAVVY Attorney Jaki Andrews 14 PINK RIBBON STORIES 17 CONNECT Israeli in America 18 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 19 COOKING WITH CHEF NANCY Simple Mediterranean Appetizers 20 RESTAURANT REVIEW Parea Restaurant 21 GIRLS NEXT DOOR Local Ladies Strike a Pose for LoLa Magazine 22 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Our Year in Photos
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER It’s a Celebration! There’s so much to celebrate in the month of October, including LoLa Magazine’s first anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been a year since our first issue. In my very first editorial I wrote “… it would be really nice to get to know the beautiful, courageous, patriotic, outgoing, funny, entertaining, compassionate, driven women right here in our communities — women with stories of survival, triumph, love, and losses. It is my hope that these pages assist us in finding the one thing we have in common with our neighbor, that girl next door…” and that’s exactly what I’ve been spending the last 365 days doing. Through LoLa Magazine, I’ve gotten to know and share some great local stories and introduce you to so many incredible local ladies. I hope that you too have spent some time in the last year bonding with friends and saying “hello” to neighbors who have now become new friends. I’m also celebrating my Fabulous 40th this month. Yes, I am super excited to be reaching such a milestone in my life. I was born on October 25th in a small town in North Carolina, just one day shy of my grandmother, Mama Kat’s, birthday. She is one of my favorite people and my greatest role model. (Read more about her on page 5). I’d like to wish a very happy birthday to my Mama Kat and all our readers, as well as our Girls Next Door (page 21) who celebrate birthdays this month. Be Aware Did you know that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? Although breast cancer in men is rare, the National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year. See our cover story (page 7) for a conversation with two local doctors dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. I’d also like to remind you that this is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take a stand against violence! If you or someone you know needs help, make a call. The National Domestic Violence hotline is 800.799.7233. There are also many local organizations providing support, such as SAFE Alternatives for Everyone. You can reach them at 951.587.3902. Breathe. Believe. Achieve. -Angela M.
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COOL STORY
What I Learned From Mama Kat By Angela Mains
Nonnie Powell “Mama Kat” at age 22
Angela Mains
ON OCTOBER 25 I WILL TURN 40. What will I wish for this year? I will wish that every woman have someone in her life who helps her become more than she ever thought she would be — deeper, stronger, wiser. For me, that someone is Mama Kat, my precious grandmother. She taught me so much of what makes me the woman I am today. Patience. My parents were high school sweethearts from small
towns in North Carolina. Because they were both in the military and often away on duty, I spent a lot of time living at Mama Kat’s house, and playing with my cousins in her back yard. One of my fondest memories of life at Mama Kat’s was stormy days. Mama Kat believed that thunder and lightning were “God doing His work,” she’d say. And when that happened, “everything else should stop.” So, she’d hurry into the kitchen and make us the biggest, juiciest cheeseburgers with Thousand Island dressing (still my favorite way to eat a burger), then when the storm hit, our tummies would be full for the hours we’d have to sit still on her living room floor until the storm was over. Right there on Mama Kat’s living room floor, I learned patience. Compassion. Even at a young age, I was in awe of her. No one in
town was a stranger to her; the entire community knew her as Mama Kat. Every afternoon she sat on her front porch and passersby would stop to chat. If someone was going through a tough time, she was the one they confided in. If someone was sick, she’d make an extra dinner plate to deliver to them. When family friends passed through town, they’d stop at Mama Kat’s house for a good meal and a clean bed.
A Real Life Cinderella Forgiveness. Where does her big heart come from? Her life had
not been easy. She was the daughter of a sharecropper, and her mother died when she was just three months old. Because her father needed someone to care for the infant, he took in a woman who was divorced and had children of her own. It turned out that she had no room in her heart for one more. Mama Kat wasn’t allowed to attend school past third grade because her stepmother made her stay home to pick crops and do chores. At night after the other kids were in bed, she tried to learn from their schoolbooks. More than once I asked Mama Kat if she ever got angry with her stepmother or her dad for allowing this. “Well baby,” she’d say to me, “You sometimes have to love people in spite of themselves.” Strength. Mama Kat’s first taste of freedom came the day she left
home to get married. She and her husband had four children. Eventually my grandfather became very violent towards her. She still has a visible scar on her nose where she was cut with a knife. The night she gathered the courage to leave him, she took her kids out of their beds, bundled the small amount of food and belongings she had been stashing under the house for their escape, and with a pig from the farm, they fled miles away to the town of Fair Bluff October 2014 • 5
COOL STORY where she had family, and where Mama Kat, who will be turning 91 on October 26, still lives. Selflessness. Growing up, I
loved visiting Mama Kat’s house. It was always so full of life. She was a foster parent and I remember the house always being full of new chilMama Kat on her 90th birthday dren who rotated in and out. To this day, many of her foster children, some of whom have children of their own, pop in to remind her of the positive impact she had on their lives. They still call her “Mama Kat.” Service. I always admired the photos of uniformed family members
that line the wall of Mama Kat’s living room. As a child, I loved helping her put together care packages to send to family members that were away on military duty. All our family who went into the service would make a beeline to Mama Kat’s house after graduating from basic training, to present her with their military portrait. She would proudly frame and hang each new addition. I, myself, served seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Our family has served in all five branches of the military, and in four wars. All of our photos hang on Mama Kat’s living room wall.
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Drive. My career path has also included producing a radio talk show,
becoming a broadcast traffic manager for two large radio stations, four years as a contractor for the Department of Defense, and a license in real estate. Though Mama Kat had only a third grade education, her influence was so powerful that she helped raise doctors, nurses, educators, military officers, and entrepreneurs. Why Lola Magazine
I feel that creating LoLa Magazine is one of my greatest accomplishments. This is the one thing I was born to do. As publisher of LoLa, I can offer our community what Mama Kat offered me and what she still offers her community, a listening ear and a lot of heart. With the lessons I’ve learned from Mama Kat, I enter my 40s proud of the woman I’ve become. Yes, I’ve fallen, but I’ve dusted myself off, and I’ve moved on. I haven’t taken many “no’s” for an answer. When I didn’t like the paths ahead of me, I paved my own way, like many of the women in our Valley whose stories I get to share with you. LoLa’s mission is to bring the women of our community together. Through our stories we inspire one another, and we help each other become more than we ever thought we would be.
COVER STORY
Saving Women’s Lives By Heather Bremner Photos by Amy Dawnelle
DR. TCHAIKO M. PARRIS Medical Director & Breast Radiologist, Breastlink, Temecula Valley
It’s 5:30 p.m. on a hot September evening and Dr. Tchaiko Parris is huddled in a dark room, surrounded by a sea of screens. As she pours over X-ray images of breasts, she speaks quickly into a microphone, recording her observations. Spending most of the day in pitch black isn’t for everyone, but she loves it. For the self-professed lover of mysteries — Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys to name a couple — radiology gives the Murrieta resident a chance to don her detective hat. The image comes up on a screen, providing the clue, and she uses her expertise to help discover if a patient has breast cancer. Dreams of Delivering Babies
It wasn’t always Dr. Parris’s dream to specialize in breast cancer imaging. Her path to this specialty took some turns. She was born in Guyana, a small country in the northeastern corner of South America. When she was 11 years old, her mother landed a government scholarship to Manchester University in England.
The family’s move was supposed to be temporary, but a couple of years later, a new political party had gained power in Guyana. It meant her parents no longer had jobs in their home country. After scrambling to secure emergency visas to the U.S., they settled in Brooklyn. Still, their immigration status was in flux for years. Dr. Parris excelled in school, receiving full-ride scholarship offers from Columbia and New York universities. However, the scholarships were contingent on her being a permanent U.S. resident. In the meantime, she was accepted to Hunter College of the City University of New York, majoring in molecular and cellular biology. A year into her studies, she received her papers. It was expected that she pursue a career in science, but she had a different idea, “‘I’m going to medical school,” she told her professors. “I grew up wanting to be a doctor. I want to deliver babies. I want to take care of women. Science is great and it was good for the short run, thank you!’” Her professors assured her that she didn’t have to trade one for the other. And that’s how she ended up earning a dual degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, receiving a full scholarship for the MD-PhD program. Throughout medical school Dr. Parris continued to believe ob-gyn was her future. “After eight weeks in the ob-gyn rotation, I realized that I didn’t need to deliver babies for the rest of my life,” she said. While working in the lab studying colon cancer in mice, she discovered her true passion lay in the dark room. As a radiologist she still sees women and does clinical procedures, while immersing herself in the mystery of imaging. (cont’d on page 9) October 2014 • 7
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COVER STORY Dr. Parris completed her postgraduate internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, followed by a radiology residency at the Norwalk Yale Program in Connecticut. She completed her breast imaging fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center and joined Breastlink in 2013. She is married and the mother of two. At Breastlink, Dr. Parris interprets breast images, including mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs, and performs breast biopsy procedures.
thinking ob-gyn was in her future. It was during her final year of medical school that she discovered a love for general surgery. During her residency at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, she worked under a surgeon who performed many breast cancer surgeries. Wanting to work in the vein of women’s health, she gravitated toward the specialty. After five years of general surgery training, Dr. Bremner’s mind was set: she wanted to become a breastdedicated surgeon. She was accepted into the University of Southern California Breast Oncology Fellowship Program where she specialized in oncoplastic breast surgery techniques. In 2010 Dr. Bremner joined Breastlink where she performs breast surgeries, including mastectomies, and lumpectomies or breast conserving therapy, where the tumor is removed and the surrounding tissue is preserved. She also specializes in nipple-saving surgeries. A Different Kind of Surgeon
DR. AMY BREMNER Breast Surgical Oncologist & Lead Surgeon, Breastlink, Temecula Valley
Dr. Amy Bremner’s office is a reminder of both the happy and the heartbreaking. Photos of her two young children dot the room, a colorful painting from her seven-year-old daughter decorates the windowsill, and little tokens of their loving words surround her desk. Yet, look around and there’s no mistaking why you might find yourself sitting in a chair across from the young doctor. Silicone breast molds are displayed — one without tumors, another set filled with lumps — giving patients a chance to familiarize themselves with the feel of tumors. To Dr. Bremner’s left are files of the patients she must call to let them know they have breast cancer. “It can be very trying at times,” she says. “You see these patients as your friend, your mom, your sister.” But today is one of those days a breast surgeon covets — the chance to let a patient know her lab results revealed that the areas around the tumor that was removed are free of cancer cells. Dr. Bremner picks up the phone and with a smile across her face relays the good news to her patient. A Breast Surgeon Is Born
Dr. Bremner didn’t set out to work in the area of breast cancer. But growing up with a psychiatrist father, she had an inkling she’d end up in the field of medicine. At the University of California, San Diego, she majored in psychology and minored in chemistry, envisioning herself as an ob-gyn. Then she headed to Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., spending most of her medical school years still
Most surgeons move on after a knee is repaired or an organ is transplanted. Not so when breast cancer is involved. You’re part doctor, part counselor. “Because of the stress and emotional component, you form bonds with your patients,” says Dr. Bremner. “You take your patients from the most stressful time to the other side, being cancer-free. Then you help them deal with the constant question, ‘Will this come back?’” A Comprehensive Approach
Thanks to breakthroughs in research and advances in treatment, there are more options for breast cancer patients than in the past. Dr. Bremner and Dr. Parris are proud of Breastlink’s comprehensive approach. The center, which also has offices in Orange County, brings the specialists together weekly to present their new cases and determine the best approach.
DOCTORS’ ADVICE
Both doctors strongly advise women to be proactive about their breast health. “Early detection is essential to treatment,” says Dr. Parris. “Beginning at age 18, women should start self-breast exams. When doing the exam, lie down, rather than standing in the shower. Use a gel or lotion so the skin is smooth. Get to know all the lumps and bumps, and when you feel something new, see your doctor right away.” When a woman turns 40, she should begin having annual mammograms and clinical breast exams. Women with a family history of breast cancer — a mother or sister who had the disease — should begin mammograms 10 years before their relative’s age when diagnosed. Dr. Parris is happy to provide reading material for women who are concerned about the radiation dose during a mammogram. October 2014 • 9
WOMEN’S WELLNESS
Michelle’s Place “I NEED TO KNOW I AM NOT ALONE … that there is someone who has fought the same battle I am facing.” Those heart-wrenching words are echoed by so many women in our community who face breast cancer. Michelle’s Place is a local resource center for women and their families who are dealing with breast cancer. The non-profit organization was founded in 2001 by Michelle Watson’s parents, Bill and Marilyn Watson, in honor of their 26-year-old daughter’s dying wish. As a Temecula resident, Michelle was frustrated with the lack of resources available to her as she faced the challenges of cancer treatment. She wanted a place to go to find support and information. As a woman battles breast cancer, in addition to expert medical treatment, she needs to be armed with emotional support, educational support, outpatient care services, and sometimes financial assistance while undergoing treatment. She might also need supplies such as wigs, a prosthesis, bras, and hats. Michelle’s Place offers all this to the community, free-of-charge. The organization is one of only two facilities in Riverside County offering free mammograms and other diagnostic services to women under the age of 40 and the only facility offering its services to all qualified residents of Riverside County. Michelle’s Place also assists women over the age of 40 by helping them enroll in the state’s free program that provides the same services. Local county-funded facilities use Michelle’s Place as their resource for these women to receive breast care. Women with breast cancer will tell you it’s impossible to underestimate the value of a circle of friends. The organization offers a network of survivors, who like friends, provide newly diagnosed women and their families with answers to their questions, comfort, and insights into their diagnosis. Michelle’s Place is a full-service resource, meeting obvious needs and those a woman might not think of. Free, monthly educational seminars (open to the public) provide information on nutrition, breast health, exercise, stress relief, and methods to help the healing process. Women can also take advantage of free weekly yoga classes, a support group for children, a metastatic support group, and more. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After-hours appointments can be arranged on Wednesdays. Women and their families can visit the Center at 27645 Jefferson Ave. #117, Temecula 92590. For more information call 951.699.5455 or visit michellesplace.org. 10 •
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INNER FASHIONISTA
Farewell Summer, Hello Fall By Grayse Kelly
Alas, the beautiful summer’s end. Though we will mourn the long vacation days of surf, sea, and sangria, there is a positive side. Our SoCal weather won’t make us suffer through winter’s snowy days and frozen nights. However, in efforts to stay in the fashion curve, we do embrace seasonal trends. For the jet setting ladies, it’s always a plus to know what to wear as you log frequent flyer miles. For the ladies who wouldn’t dream of parting with our perfect days and breezy nights, there are a few items you too can add to you wardrobe to embrace the autumn weather, with a West Coast twist. Denim jackets. Jean jackets are as American as apple pie, offering
casual versatility during seasonal changes. But for those who may find the jackets a little too retro for their personal taste, a denim shirt would be a smart alternative. It’s perfect for layering. A denim shirt can even be worn under a sweater for a classic style change. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, try pairing a jean jacket with a sleek or loose fitting pink blouse. Blazers. Whether made of wool, a blend, or cotton, blazers are a
go-to piece of outerwear for causal, dressy, or business looks. The styling options are endless. Worn with jeans, a blouse and slacks, or a midi skirt and heels, blazers add the ultimate flare. Moto inspired jackets. These leather inspired duds can give an edge
to your outfit, and with such a variety of styles available, you can find your perfect “biker chic” style. Wear a heavy duty biker jacket for a grunge feel, or a lighter version with padded elbows for a sleek look that you can pair with jeans or leggings. Going “glam biker” with metal rivets and studs on the shoulders and lapels adds a little glitz to a night-out look. Chunky sweaters. Cable knit sweaters are a must-have for the season.
Ideal for breezy nights, they can be easily paired with causal wear, but aren’t so casual that they can’t be worn with office attire. If the weather during the day is too warm, stow it in your shoulder bag for your after-work social hour!
Ultimately, outerwear is a fabulous accessory to express your mood. With an abundance of variety, you’ll never have a dull wardrobe day. Style is all about you having the basics and creating something magical from it. With these pieces in your collection, you’ll fall into autumn effortlessly.
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REALTOR SPOTLIGHT
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Estella has over 20 years’ experience in the banking and real estate industry. She has lived in the Temecula/Murrieta community for more than 18 years and believes strongly in giving back to the community where she lives, works, and worships. Estella serves on the Board of Directors for Mountain View Community Church and Woman of Influence, a non-profit that teaches young women business practices. In addition, she was recently appointed president-elect of the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, Inland Valley. Widely recognized in the community, the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce has nominated her twice for their Citizen of the Year award. Estella is dedicated to excellence and strives to do her very best for every client she has the pleasure of working with.
More often referred to as “Twyla,” Karen Twyman worked in the escrow industry for more than 12 years. She obtained her real estate license in 2004 and her real estate broker’s license in 2013. Twyla is an associate broker at Exit Twin Advantage Realty. She currently serves as treasurer for the Inland Empire chapter of NAREB (National Association of Real Estate Brokers) and has been elected as the organization’s 2015 first vice president. Twyla is an account manager for LoLa Magazine. She has attended Mountain View Community Church for the last 16 years where she loves singing in the choir. She lives by her motto, “Lead by serving others.”
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Estella and Twyla have recently teamed up with the National Investment Division (NID), a non-profit organization and approved HUD certified counseling agency, to help share information with local consumers about short sales, home purchases and sales, and credit repair. “Our goal is to provide information to local home buyers and sellers about programs and options they might not be aware of, or know how to access,” Twyla says. The two will be offering a home buyer’s seminar on Saturday, October 11, 2014. The event is open to the public and will be held at Mountain View Community Church. See the information to the right for details.
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J. Andrews • Law What did you want to be when you grew up? Jaki Andrews had dreams of becoming a pediatrician, “but biology didn’t agree with me,” she says, “it didn’t come easy to me.” So in college, she changed her major from biology to sociology with a minor in political science. “Even after deciding to go into law, my dream was to become a sports and entertainment lawyer,” she adds, “but I earned an opportunity to try my very first trial when I was a law student and working with the San Diego County Public Offender’s Office. I became intrigued with criminal law.” Today Jaki Andrews is a respected trial attorney with more than a decade of experience serving clients in Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Andrews relocated to San Diego where in 2002 she graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She began her career as a deputy public defender with the Riverside County Public Defender’s Office. In 2009 she opened her own practice, J. Andrews Law, dedicated exclusively to criminal law. Her practice is located in Murrieta and covers all misdemeanor and felony cases including DUI, assault, battery, burglary, robbery, fraud, carjacking, auto theft, gang offenses, homicide, drugs, domestic violence, juvenile offenses, and probation and supervised release violations. Andrews believes that no matter what situation a person may find themselves in, he or she should be treated with kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect. She passionately and zealously defends the rights of her clients and believes that everyone should be given a second chance. “I understand that a functional attorney-client relationship is essential to achieving positive results for my clients,” she explains. In every case, she combines her litigation skills with a client-centered approach. Understanding that no two cases are alike, she carefully considers the unique needs of each client by taking the time to get to know her clients and their families personally, and by conducting face-to-face meetings geared towards understanding each client’s position and desired outcome. Each case is given meaningful attention and is closely scrutinized to determine the best plan of action based on the facts of the case. “With my cases, I do not rely upon the investigation done by law enforcement, district attorney investigators, or other interested parties,” she explains. “I complete my own investigation into each case to identify the strengths and weaknesses of that particular case. All evidence is obtained, reviewed for compliance with Constitutional safeguards, and scrutinized for accuracy to develop the most effective strategy for defending my clients’ rights.” With extensive trial experience and a long list of successful results obtained for her clients, Andrews has a proven ability to handle even the most challenging cases. Advertorial
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PINK RIBBON STORIES
Marqui McPherson: A Story of Survival By Angela Mains | Photos courtesy of Maria Leonor Photography
“At 24 years young, my life came to a complete halt. The world around me became silent,” says Marqui McPherson. The Murrieta mother of two was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in March of this year. Nine months prior to this, Marqui went for a doctor’s visit after noticing a change in the shape of her breast. An ultrasound detected a benign lump and she was given instructions to follow up in six months. With her busy schedule as a working mom, she didn’t make time for the follow-up … until one day while bathing, when she found another lump. She immediately made an appointment with her doctor who then referred her to a breast specialist. “At first my doctors were in doubt that the lump was cancerous because of my young age, but in the back of my mind I knew it was,” she said. “It was almost like I felt cursed. I felt pre-destined to go down this road.” Marqui’s premonition came about after witnessing two of her aunts battle the disease. They were both in their mid-30s. One is a breast cancer survivor and the other, sadly, succumbed to the disease.
A much harder decision for her will be whether or not to have her ovaries removed. Those who test positive for BRAC1 or BRAC2 gene mutation, as Marqui did, are at higher risks of multiple bouts of breast and ovarian cancer. “It’s tough for me at this age to think I don’t have a choice in whether or not to have another child.” She remains positive, “I don’t think things like this happen just to cause pain and agony. I think everything happens for a reason. Whatever the reason, I want to turn this into something beautiful.” Marqui has started a public online journal in hopes that her journey encourages other survivors. She is also in the process of building a social media site called chemofriends.com, to help cancer patients and survivors connect.
A week after Marqui’s biopsy, she received news that changed her life forever. “The news crushed me,” she said. “I had cancer. My tears fell.” But this would be the one and only time Marqui cried about her cancer. She insisted on being a fighter and immediately began referring to herself as a survivor. “I didn’t tell my husband until the next day. I had to figure out how to have this conversation with him,” she explained. “My husband is not one to show a lot of emotion,” she says of her spouse, Marine Corps Sergeant Dwayne McPherson, whom she has known since middle school. “He just held me, and he has been my pillar of support ever since.” Marqui’s doctors decided the best course of treatment for her would be chemotherapy. After four months of chemo, the treatment appeared to work, however, Marqui still opted for a double mastectomy. “I made up my mind early on that if this was cancer, I was going to let my doctors take them both,” referring to her breasts. “It was an easy decision for me to choose life over breasts.” It was also an easy decision to shave her head. She had told herself that the day she ran her fingers through her hair and a fistful came out, it was time for it all to go. She recruited a close friend for support, and the two, along with her husband, took out the clippers and shaved it off. “I was more concerned about my eyelashes and eyebrows,” she said light heartedly, “if I lost those, there was no way I’d go out in public!”
2012 family photo (left to right): Dwayne, Marqui, Brielle, Cassidy Read more about Marqui’s story at futurebreastcancersurvivor.com
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Another Side of Breast Cancer By Angela Mains | Photos courtesy of Jim Murphy
Though death rates from breast cancer have been on the decline since 1989, the American Cancer Society estimates that 232,670 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone, and about 40,000 will lose their battle with the disease. Traci Murphy grew up in Southern California. She often made visits to Anaheim where her dad and stepmom lived just a few doors from where Jim Murphy’s parents lived. “When we started dating I was on pins and needles for months, because she told me she would give me only six months and wouldn’t see me anymore if she felt I was wasting her time!” Jim said. Those six months went well. The two married in 1988 and eventually had two children, Matthew who is now 21 and Katelynn who is 17. “We had a great marriage, I was looking forward to celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary one day,” Jim added.
“One day at a time is how I get through,” Jim says. “Our faith is what helped us manage over the last few years. The kids are still working through it; it’s hard for them to talk about it. I know it makes Katelynn sad that her mother will not be there to see her go to prom or graduate from high school, but I know she’s happy that her mom is no longer in pain. We are a tight family. My parents have been such a great support system for us. I don’t know what we would have done without them.” Jim shared what he misses most about his wife, “I miss her smile and her wisdom, she was so smart and so full of tenacity. And I still miss the smell of her perfume when I walk into the house.”
Traci was an office manager for an electrical engineering company in Corona. One day in October of 2008, after viewing a breast cancer awareness episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, she did a self-breast exam and found a lump. After a mammogram and breast biopsy, Traci was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. During surgery to remove the cancer, doctors performed a double mastectomy and removed 13 cancerous lymph nodes from under her left arm. Afterwards, she underwent months of chemotherapy followed by months of radiation. Though it took her some time to recover, the treatments appeared to be successful and the family eventually resumed some of their favorite family pastimes. Traci even recovered enough energy to participate in some of the kids’ activities, something she’d always loved doing. But over the next couple of years, Traci was in and out of the hospital, battling various complications and infections that stemmed from chemo, a weakened immune system, and lymphedema, which resulted from the removal of her lymph nodes.
Traci Murphy 2008
“There was a lot of joy in the middle of all this,” Jim said. “We got to share some days of laughter and made a lot of new memories. As a family we never threw in the towel. There were lots of prayers and tears, but I insisted that we would stay in this fight. I never let Traci stop fighting. I never let the kids give up. I never gave up.” In 2011 Traci’s cancer returned. Cancer cells formed on the skin around her breast and moved across her chest and underarm areas. Her cancer was now at stage 4. Then, early in 2012, doctors found that the cancer had metastasized to her brain. She underwent two rounds of full brain radiation. Still, her health continued to decline. Traci Murphy died at home on Friday, March 30, 2012, surrounded by family and friends whom she loved.
2012 family photo (left to right): Matthew, Traci, Jim, Katelynn Read more about Jim & Traci’s story at tm-inhishands.blogspot.com October 2014 • 15
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Israeli in America By Angela Mains | Photos courtesy of Netali Shaya
Netali Hernandez-Shaya moved to the United States in 2001. She left her hometown in Acco, Israel, and landed in New York City, where she had accepted a job as an au pair for a Jewish family who was seeking a Hebrew-speaking nanny. Acco is a 5,000-year-old city in northwest Israel, situated right on the Mediterranean Sea. Like most of Israel, the city is made up of layers of architecture from different eras. For Netali, coming to America was not much of a culture shock. “Israel is very Westernized,” she said. “I think that a lot of people imagine Israel as this Biblical city with tents and sheep and camels, but Israel is very modernized with freeways and skyscrapers. We have some of the best hospitals in the world. What people see on the news is war. They see soldiers and guns, but most of the wars involving our country go on at our borders. Within our borders, we are protected and life is mostly normal.” Netali admits to sometimes having skipped her high school classes to meet friends at the beach for a little jet skiing. “Our school had huge, beautiful windows overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. We couldn’t wait to meet friends outside on the beach on our lunch breaks. Who would want return to classes?” Upon graduating from high school, all Israelis must serve in the military. Women are required to serve two years and men are required to serve three. “Because of this, our soldiers are highly respected. For example, in restaurants, soldiers are rarely allowed to pick up their own bill.” She goes on to explain the way that an Israeli community recently came together to support a Lone Soldier, a soldier without a family who lost his life: “People from all over the country attended the fallen soldier’s memorial so he wouldn’t be buried alone. That sense of community is what I love about Israel.”
Something else Netali loves about her homeland is the importance of family. “In Israel, it is very uncommon to be placed in senior homes. When people get older, their families take care of them. I was surprised to see in this country that children are expected to move out of their parent’s homes when they become adults, or they are expected to pay rent to their parents. That’s unbelievable to me,” she says. As far as social courtesies are concerned, Netali says, “Israelis are not so expressive with politeness. Americans sometimes think I am rude because I speak assertively and I don’t say thank you. We are just straightforward and thank you’s are implied between friends and family.” Netali moved to the U.S. because she wanted a fun adventure. She wanted to feel independent. She knew very little of the language when she landed in New York, just the little she had picked up in school and from TV. “I would get lost in New York on purpose, so I’d have to communicate with people to find my way back home,” she said. Netali has been a resident of Murrieta for nearly eight years. She has been married to her husband Frank for four years, and they have two daughters, Trinity (Netali’s stepdaughter) and Lior. The family shares a home with her brother Maor. Netali visits Israel often and when she is not traveling back home, her brother, parents and grandparents are making trips to the U.S. to visit. Netali notes, “I think Jerusalem is the most beautiful city in Israel … in the world even. Everyone should make an opportunity to visit Jerusalem and admire its history. I love Israel and miss being close to my family, but I also love the life I’ve built here.”
Acco, Israel View from Netali’s high school
Netali and Frank in Acco October 2014 • 17
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Our Kids Rock Great Gatsby Gala Dinner and Auction Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County October 4, 5-11pm Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula Beth Soltysiak: 951-699-1526 x107 bgcswc.org Menifee 6th Annual City Birthday Party October 4, 4-9pm Entertainment, food and crafts Mount San Jacinto College – Menifee Campus cityofmenifee.com The Moving Wall Display October 9 – October 13 Open 24 hours during display The Moving Wall is a traveling 1/2 scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. Sam Hicks Monument Park, Old Town Temecula themovingwall2014.com
2014 Business and Health Expo October 15, 5–8pm Free to the public Promenade Mall 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula temecula.org or 951-676-5090 Murrieta Rod Run October 17 – October 18 In “Historic Downtown Murrieta” on Washington Ave. between Kalmia & Ivy St. Free to the public Music, entertainment, food, community vendors and much more murrietarodrun.com Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure October 19, 6:30-11am Registration open now for individuals and teams Promenade Mall 40820 Winchester, Temecula KomenIE.org or 951-676-7223 7th Annual Mayor’s Ball October 24, 6-11pm A Night of Glitter and Glitz Hosted by the Rotary Club of Menifee. This year’s theme is Casino Royale. Menifee Lakes Country Club. 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive, Menifee. menifeerotary.com Murrieta Fall Festival Carnival style games, food, vendors October 25, 5:30-8:30pm California Oaks Sports Park 40600 California Oaks Rd. Murrieta. murrieta.org Dia De Los Muertos Celebration November 1, 1-6pm Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore Main Street, Lake Elsinore lake-elsinore.org Spirit of Pageantry Tournament November 1, 5-8pm Great Oaks High School host band competition. Spectator ticket $10 Great Oaks High School Football Stadium 32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula Please email your upcoming public announcements/events to ireadlola@lolamagazine.com
COOKING WITH NANCY
Tabouleh & Babaganoush By Nancy Cordi Tabouleh, also spelled tabouli, is a Middle Eastern dish made of
Babaganoush, also spelled baba ganoush, is a flavorful spread made
Prep time: 45 minutes active, 1 hour chill time. Servings: 4 - 6
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 1 hour chill time. Servings: 3 - 4
Ingredients
Ingredients
bulgur wheat (sometimes substituted with couscous) and is often served as an appetizer or salad.
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2 cups bulgar wheat 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley 4 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 cup chopped green onions ¼ cup grape seed oil Juice of 2 med. lemons with zest ½ tsp. sea salt
Directions
Soak bulgar wheat in vegetable stock for 35-45 minutes or until tender. Bulgar will double in size. Strain and press out any remaining liquid. Place bulgar wheat in a medium-sized bowl and pour in grape seed oil, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Stir. Chop parsley, tomatoes and green onions, and add to the bulgar mixture. Stir together and chill for minimum of one hour. Serve with endive, romaine lettuce leaves or pita bread. In addition to an appetizer, Tabouleh makes a great side dish for your main course.
Nancy Cordi, Owner/Chef Mediterrania Personal and Private Chef Service mediterraniacatering.com 310.221.2786
from ground eggplant. This eastern Mediterranean side dish is most often served with pita for dipping..
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1 large purple eggplant 1 tbsp. tahini (optional) 1 large yellow onion 1 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder Pinch of Allspice 1 tsp. honey ¼ cup grape seed oil + 3 tbsps. Juice of 1 med. lemon 2 tsp. salt
Directions
Peel eggplant and cut lengthwise into ¼” strips. Place eggplant strips onto cookie sheet and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let rest for about 15 minutes, allowing salt to absorb excess water. In the meantime, chop parsley and set aside. Next, thinly slice the onion and put into skillet with 3 tbsps. grape seed oil. Sauté on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. When onions begin to turn light brown (after about 15 minutes), add honey and continue to caramelize. Once caramelized and soft, remove onions from heat. After eggplant has sweated, rinse salt off strips, cut into 2” cubes and put into a pot of boiling water, covering eggplant about 1” for 5-7 minutes or until fork tender. Remove eggplant, put into strainer, press down gently and push all excess water out. Add eggplant, tahini, parsley, cumin, garlic powder, Allspice, grape seed oil, lemon juice and salt to food processor, and blend on low until smooth and a little chunky, but not pureed. Pour eggplant mixture into Tupperware with lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or until chilled. Remove and serve with caramelized onions on top and a side of pita. October 2014 • 19
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Parea Restaurant By Kathy Zelasco
Wonderfully fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Mouthwatering desserts. A touch of elegance. You can find it all at Parea Old Town. What was once Robin’s Nest Desserts and Catering, Parea is in on the corner of Mercedes Street and 5th Avenue in Old Town Temecula. The restaurant combines Chef Antoine Marengo’s Mediterranean specialties with baker Robin McCoy’s famous desserts.
or going on date night, Parea is a great choice. Plans are underway to offer live music from local artists on Friday and Saturday evenings. Join the restaurant for Sunday tea each week from 3 – 5pm, for a pairing of tea and scones.
Chef Antoine has been in the restaurant business for over 25 years, but his love for the art of cooking goes back to when he was a young boy, watching the preparation of family meals at home. He later gained experience working in the family’s restaurant business. Originally from Orange County, Antoine and his young son moved to Temecula several years ago to be closer to his father, the late Jojo Marengo. His dream was to create an upscale yet reasonably priced restaurant, where he could share old family recipes with a touch of his own creativity. “It’s important to me that everything we serve is freshly made. I usually shop local markets, sometimes up to four times a day,” says Chef Antoine. “All our recipes are made from scratch, nothing is prepped or frozen. We use only organic, fresh produce and are incorporating gluten-free items into our menu. We want our guests to really taste and enjoy the flavor of the food.” Parea is known for tapas and meze, a selection of small dishes to be shared by a group of friends or guests. Sharing the restaurant with Chef Antoine is Robin McCoy. McCoy and her husband live in French Valley. Originally from Gary, Indiana, Robin is one of four siblings whose mother, at the age of 37, became a widow. “My mother was my inspiration,” says McCoy. “She raised a family while running a successful restaurant business, and had only a third grade education.” Robin enjoys creating original desserts and pairing them with either wine or flavorful teas that she purchases next door at Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants. LoLa Editor Angela Mains and I sampled a few of the restaurant’s favorites. First was tzatziki (a creamy yogurt and cucumber dip) served with pita bread, next, stuffed mushrooms, then potato crusted salmon, followed by organic beef empanadas (a filled pastry puff) with a homemade chutney sauce. McCoy paired the food with Pangaea Tea, a refreshing chocolate, vanilla, coconut and apple flavored tea. For dessert we sampled Robin’s favorites: banana pudding with wafers, a chocolate cake pop, homemade chocolate chip pine nut cookies, and lemon-lavender bars. Angela and I agreed the ambiance of Parea was cozy and intimate. The food was beautifully displayed and scrumptious, and the signature desserts were delectable. Both chef and baker are amazingly talented, and the staff friendly and warm. Pricing in this upscale restaurant is very affordable. Whether getting together with friends 20 •
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Parea Restaurant 41911 5th St., Temecula, 92590 951.699.2400
GIRLS NEXT DOOR Blanca Hernandez is the oldest of six siblings and mother of two daughters, Elizabeth,
age 16, and Alyssa, age 13. “Getting to experience life with my daughters continues to be the most rewarding part of my life.” Blanca was born and raised in Orange County and has been a Murrieta resident for 12 years. “I love it here … great neighborhoods, good schools, and the best part is the great, positive people that I’ve met here.” Blanca has worked in the service industry for 10 years. “I am thankful and blessed to be where I am in life.” She admits she has a passion for working out. “I’m in the gym at least four times a week and enjoy lifting weights and cardio. Working out keeps me healthy and young.” She also enjoys spending time with friends, and sharing laughs and stories over a glass of wine.
Gwen Royal has been married to her husband, Richard Royal, Sr. for 31 years. She is mom to three
children and eight grandchildren. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Gwen moved to California in 1983 when her husband received military orders to report to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Gwen is currently pursuing a degree in theology at the American College Theological Seminary International University/Temecula Campus. She works as a credit analyst at Wolverine Brass, Inc., where she has been employed for 19 years. In addition to serving her church, working, and spending time with her family, she enjoys reading, crocheting, sewing, and crafting. In 2007 Gwen participated in a three-day/60-mile Walk for the Cure in honor of her grandmother, other family members, and close friends who have had breast cancer. Her inspiration is her mother, Myrtle Lorene Johnson, whose wise words and encouragement have been with her throughout life. “I’ve learned that my mom was right about everything!” she says.
Christina Howe is mom of two children ages six and nine. She moved to Southern
California from New Hampshire when she was 10 years old, and has lived in the Temecula Valley for over 20 years. After being a stay-at-home mom for seven years, she was ready to start a career. She found a part-time job working for a local real estate broker who taught her the ins and outs of the profession. “Gaining knowledge from my broker at West Realty encouraged my decision to get my real estate license,” she said. In her spare time you can find her in the kitchen cooking, baking and decorating cakes - a huge passion of hers. “If it’s baseball season, you’ll see me in the stands cheering on my son,” she added. “Spending time with family and friends is what really keeps me going.”
Adriana Burrus is mom to three kids, 18-year-old son Kyle who is a freshman at the University
of Delaware; 15-year-old daughter Taylor who is a junior at Vista Murrieta, and four-year-old son Jackson, her high energy preschooler. Adriana has been a realtor for 12 years and works for Top Level Realty. Adriana moved to Murrieta in 2001 from Denver, Colorado. “Although I still miss four seasons of weather, I’ve come to love the amazing environment that Murrieta/ Temecula offers families raising kids,” she added. In addition to being an avid spectator at her children’s sporting events, Adriana loves beach and mountain trips, Vegas escapes, river adventures, and discovering all the area has to offer, including our local wineries and breweries. A couple of years ago, Adriana got her motorcycle license and her next step is to buy a Harley as soon as she can squeeze the time to ride into her schedule. October 2014 • 21
LoLa’s FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Our Year in Photos Charity Prestifilippo, August/September 2014
Date Night Fashion Blog, February 2014
40 Under Forty photo shoot, March 2014
Incr-edible Cupcakes, Cupcake Wars, December 2013
New Year photo shoot, January 2014 LoLa Girls photo shoot, October 2013
Love, Luana New Vintage Swimwear photo shoot, May 2014
Gabriella Santos, Girl Next Door, June/July 2014
Kaitlyn Parra, About A Girl, March 2014
Marin Family, Veterans Day Special, November 2013
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Marija Maxfield, Weekend Closet Cleanse, April 2014
Health is Happiness Introducing 3-Dimensional Digital Mammography Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta is pleased to provide the first and only 3-D Mammography service in the area. What is 3-D Mammography? 3-D Mammography replaces traditional 2-D with clearer and more precise images of the breast and helps your physician to better see inside of your breast to determine if a biopsy is needed. Is it better? Yes! 3-D mammography detects cancer earlier. Right now 3-D mammography is finding 27% more cancers in earlier stages. Early detection is essential for beating cancer. Does it cost more? No, we bill your insurance the same way we bill for 2-D traditional mammography. Do you get more radiation? No, we have purchased additional software that reduces the exposure to the same amount as a 2-D traditional mammogram. Does it take longer? 3-D mammograms can take an extra 5-10 minutes to complete. How can I get one? To get your annual preventative screening, you no longer need a physician referral. You can call 951-290-4360 today to schedule your screening. If you have a suspicious lump, you need to have a physician referral to schedule your appointment. Learn more by calling 800-867-7011 and ask about 3-D Mammography. Or on our website at www.llumcmurrieta.org and click Services > Women’s Diagnostic Center. Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging services that include 3-D Mammography, Breast MRI, Stereotactic, DEXA scan, Ultrasound, CT, X-Ray, Breast Biopsy, PET/CT, MRI and more services. Women’s Diagnostic Center is located in the Professional Office Building next to the hospital at 28078 Baxter Road, Suite 220, Murrieta CA 92563.
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