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Due Diligence NEW! FAVORITE PRODUCTS Deep Blue “I use this daily on my shoulders.” -Al A DIAMO RR S ND Al & Maureen Garcia dōTE Citrus Essential Oils “I use them all; they are very cheerful.” -Maureen NEW! “ earn to health yourself.” L Business Tip “ n an age where I intellectual information is in high demand we are not seeking salesmen, but are rather looking to attract teachers.” M aureen caught Al’s eye one day in the cafeteria at Ricks College, now BYU-Idaho. Not missing a beat, Al marched straight up to beautiful Maureen and asked her out. In standard college student fashion, Al borrowed his roommate’s Volkswagen and took Maureen out to the local A&W drive through. Their relationship first started to blossom that evening, sitting in a borrowed Volkswagen enjoying their burgers. The Garcia’s have recently celebrated their 37th anniversary and love spending time with their five grown children and eight grandchildren. Upon completing his degree in Family and Human Development, Al served in various capacities of the Army for 15 years. During his time in the Army, Al and Maureen had the opportunity to move their young family to Germany. Al Said, “Our children were troopers. They learned German quickly and will always cherish the many family memories we made there.” 36 Essential leadership | winter 2012