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Hi Southwest Contributors, Columnists and Readers!
My name is Natalie Erlendson and I'd like to let you know about an exciting new change for the Southwest Voice - me! As of August 4, I have joined the Southwest Voice as the editor - at your command for any assistance you need in telling the stories that are important to you! Click here to learn a little bit more about me.

I’m certainly excited about our first Southwest Voice issue together, but surprisingly there are no new job jitters here. I think that has a lot to do with your commitment to the Southwest Voice and the great stories I’ve read. This, coupled with Dana’s ongoing support, assures me that this next issue of the Southwest Voice will be a great success! And don't worry, Dana is not completely out of the picture when it comes to niche publications. She will now be dedicating her extra time to giving people in her own neck of the woods a platform for communication through the Northwest Voice. I'm sure I echo your own sentiments when I say that she has served the Southwest community well and we'll miss her.

SOUTHWEST VOICE DEADLINE
While there's been a change in editors, it’s going to be business (or fun) as usual, starting with the deadline, which will remain the recently instated Monday nights. So start hitting that send button and submit your stories to me by

DEADLINE: Monday, August 11 at 9pm!!!!

Need some ideas to get the ball rolling? How about:

-    Showing off your Voice on Vacation Photos (This is the last week we’ll be accepting photos for the contest – make sure you get a chance to win!)
-    Sharing What’s on Your Ipod?
-    Nominating your favorite educator or athlete
-    Encouraging home cooking with a favorite recipe
-    Alerting fellow Southwest residents of upcoming community events
-    Writing your viewpoint on a local, national or even international current event


Flip through the most current issue of the Southwest Voice for more ideas and to read some really great articles on senior living in the Southwest!

What you’ll find in the August 6 issue of the Southwest Voice

-    Noteworthy Nurse, Audrey Cochran, receives honor for her commitment to the elderly and CSUB’s nursing program
-    Local lawyer and new SWV contributor shares advice on Medi-Cal and long term planning
-    Trader Joe’s Bryan Kelly shares the story of a family recipe that will put a smile on your face and a grumble in your belly!

If you missed this issue, hurry and pick it up at one of our magazine stands. Then – and this is very important – fill out our subscription card so you don’t miss the next issue. Or, you can always click here to subscribe.
And, as always, please share the Southwest Voice and this email newsletter with anyone you think would be interested! If you received this newsletter from a friend and would like to receive it in the future, complete the following steps:

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As the new editor of the Southwest Voice, I’m here for you anytime! Just email me with your questions, comments or concerns at Nerlendson@swvoice.com.

Sincerely,

Natalie