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Expert Contributors Attorney: Susan Dallas Hattan, Esq

Plastic Surgery: Dr. Kyle Song

As an attorney specializing in estate planning and financial education, Susie Hattan’s mission is to help families achieve peace of mind through financial independence and protection of their hard-earned assets. A mother of three children and an active member of the community, Susie and her husband feel blessed to have lived in Talega for 12 years.

A board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery for the face, body and breasts, Dr. Song opened his practice in Irvine in 2012. Whether your goal is to look younger, or feel more beautiful and confident, Dr. Song has the artistic vision, thoughtful touch, and surgical talent to deliver the highest level of care. He and his wife, Sara, live in Talega with their two young children.

Toll Roads: Michael A. Kraman

Retail: Paul Durant

With over 30 years experience in major civil and transportation infrastructure projects, Mike is the CEO for the Transportation Corridor Agencies. TCA operates a 51-mile toll road network in Orange County. He is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, with a BS in civil engineering and holds an MS in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Mike is a registered professional engineer in California and numerous other states.

A local legend in the surf, skate and snowboard industry, Paul rode as a professional snowboarder for Sims, coached the USASA Junior National snowboard team for the 1988 Olympics, and served as head of product development for Vans. Now his expertise is here in Talega as co-owner of SoCal Surf Shop with his wife, Elizabeth. His aim is to promote surf sports and family values while enjoying being the local “coach” for kids and adults in San Clemente.

Financial Advisor: Colin P Smith, CFP®

Orthodontics: Dr. Taylor Olsen

A financial advisor for Edward Jones, Colin has relocated his practice to San Clemente. He is focused on serving individual investors, just like you. Colin began his career with Edward Jones in 2007 as a financial advisor and is now a limited partner in the firm. Colin and his wife Brooke recently purchased a home in the community of Talega. They identified our community as the ideal environment to raise their young family.

Dr. Olsen completed both his undergraduate degree and dental school at UCLA, then studied orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at University of Washington. He is Board Certified in Orthodontics.

He has practices in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Dr. Olsen and his family have enjoyed living in Talega since 2008. Olsen Orthodontics offers the highest quality orthodontics, a fun atmosphere and fair fees.

Real Estate: Doug Echelberger A lifelong resident of San Clemente, Doug’s contributions in the San Clemente real estate industry span nearly four decades. He is ranked in the top 1% of agents in Orange County, the premier agent in Talega since 2001 and the leading agent of San Clemente’s #1 real estate team – the Echelberger Group.

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Dear Readers, Spring is in the air and with it comes longer days and warmer weather. This makes mornings just a little bit easier. A bit more sunlight makes it easier to get out of bed and get moving. They say California doesn’t really have four seasons, but I argue that we do— cooler summer, presummer, summer and late summer.

Longer days often mean later sports practices, or, if your children are older, less practices under the lights. Spring brings the return of the swallows and the beginning of spring break vacations. There are festivals near the beach and plenty of other reasons so spend weekends outside. If you’re looking for something to do this month, take a look at our calendar of events for plenty of great ideas!

We are always looking for new families to feature, or interesting stories about our community to share. Have a great recipe? A photo of your cherished pet? Email them to us and we’d love to print them. Want to start a book club? Already have a book club you want us to note in the calendar? Have a blog with great tips or insights? Let us share it. This magazine is about you and for you. Let me know how we can make it great!

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No matter where you are on your spiritual journey,

You are welcome here.

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Special Events:

This month’s theme is Expanded Horizons March 5 – Reachable & Teachable March 12 – Webs & Boxes March 19 – Being Vulnerable ~ Strength or Weakness?

March 26 – Aging as a Spiritual Practice Meditation ~ 10 a.m.

Service ~ 10:30 a.m.

Youth Program for infants to teens.

Daily Peace Meditation

“If we find ourselves surrounded by confusion we should meditate on peace until we feel a sense of peace.” ~Ernest Holmes Join us in March for a daily peace meditation practice led by Center ministers and practitioners Daytime and Evening group meditations Check www.cslcv.org for times

Wednesday’s Wisdom Service ~ 7 p.m.

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Anton Mizerak & Laura Berryhill’s Music & Mythology: Purpose and Action Featuring transformational stories from 3 mythological traditions: Native American, Celtic and Tibetan Buddhist Wednesday, March 22. at 7 p.m.

Event information is subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date details.

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Tax Strategies

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait.

BUT MAYBE NOT AT TAX TIME!

BY M. VICKY WILSON

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ith roughly forty-five days of tax season left, the IRS is expecting more than 153 million tax returns to be filed before this year’s “tax day” deadline of April 18th. Yes, tax season has three additional filing days this year so there’s more time!

Procrastinators unite!

But there is risk in waiting to file. It can open you up to several different messy scenarios.

be rejected and you’ll have to file a paper return and wait for the IRS to decide who has the right to make the claim for the credit.

You could lose the claim altogether.

Third is that it gives you more time to catch and correct any potential mistakes. Does your W-2 have the wrong social security number on it? Is your name misspelled? If you wait until the last days to file and then discover a mistake, it may not be quick and easy to obtain a corrected W-2 from your employer and file on time.

Lastly, it can help those of you with college bound kids. Taxpayers First is identity theft. Identity theft is big business and it can with college-age children need to get their tax information early totally mess up your life. Thieves are getting smarter and more to get the maximum amount of financial sophisticated. And they are quick on the aid. draw. It doesn’t matter if you are getting a refund or have to pay. Thieves file early …there is risk in waiting to file.

Whether you file early or not, file with and often. Even if you owe, it is becoming a tax preparer who will explain your tax It can open you up to several a good practice to file as soon as you have return to you and provide you a road map your documents ready. You don’t have different messy scenarios… for what lies ahead. Know your benefits to pay until April 18th but filing early can and avoid the pitfalls. safeguard against someone else filing a tax return using your social security number and leaving you to M. Vicky Wilson is a founding partner in Liberty Tax Service at 439 N. El sort it out with the IRS. Camino Real, as well as a California State Certified Residential Appraiser Second is what I call “dependent poaching”. Do you have an agreement with an “ex” (court ordered or not) where you trade off every other year to claim the kids or have sole custody? Believe it or not, some people don’t abide by such agreements. If the undeserving party files first and claims the kids, your return will

(CRA) with an Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) designation and an appointed Member of Assessment Appeals Board No.3 for the County of Orange. She also holds a State License for Life & Health Insurance and is on the Board of Directors for the San Clemente Downtown Business Association and an Ambassador for the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Wilson may be contacted at (949) 271-1200.

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Real Estate

2017 Orange County

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s we enter the Spring Market, it is important to be aware of what is forecasted for the Orange County Market in 2017.

In past articles, you have heard me reference The Orange County Housing Report by Stephen Thomas. His forecast for 2017 accurately reflects what I am seeing within our local market.

We are approaching equilibrium within the Orange County Market— a market that does not favor just the seller or just the buyer. This is something that we have not experienced since the second half of 2014. To clarify, we have not been in a true buyer’s market since the start of 2011. Change is in the air.

• Interest rates are increasing. The 2017 forecast for interest rates includes Federal Reserve hikes in the short-term rate, accompanied by a rise in long-term rates. Keep in mind that long-term rates are not immediately impacted by changes to short-term rates, but multiple increases will have an impact on the Orange County Market. By year’s end, rates could eclipse 4.75%.

• Active inventory remains low. The 2017 forecast for inventory includes a good start for the Spring Market. However, as rates increase affordability will go down and as inventory increases, buyers will decline to go above Fair Market Value for a home. By year’s end, active inventory will climb to its highest point since 2011 and appreciation will slow down.

• Demand remains high. The 2017 forecast for demand includes a strong Spring Market. With low inventory, strong demand will hold while interest rates are low, resulting in an appreciation of around 2% during the first six months of the year. By year’s end, demand will fall slowly over the last six months of the year and appreciation will be flat.

• The housing cycle will remain normal. The 2017 forecast for the housing cycle includes the normal cycle we have experience the last few years. The Spring Market will be marked by the strongest demand and rising inventory. The Summer Market will be marked by the most active inventory and decreasing demand. The Autumn Market will be marked by waning demand and declining inventory, as we make the transition into the Holiday Market to finish out the year.

Bottom Line: 2017 is setting up for a healthy Orange County Market.

Initially, buyers will look to take advantage of lower rates. However, as affordability narrows due to rate increases, buyers will look to pay no more than Fair Market Value for a home. Inventory will rise going into the Summer Market, which will then push back against sellers stretching the limits on price.

The Future: The prediction is that the Orange County Market will begin to shift – from a hot seller’s market for the first half of the year, to market all about price. As a result, by year end, 2017 will poise us for a future equilibrium within the market place.

To sign up to receive The Green Sheet and Market Reports to your inbox every month, email Doug at info@echelberger.com. If you are in the market to buy, sell or lease property, please contact me directly at (949) 498-7711 for a Free Home Valuation.

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Feature Story

At Home with the Whites

BY SARAH STOKES | PHOTOS BY KATIE MORROW PHOTOGRAPHY

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here is truly no place like home, and for Paul and Missy White, home is here in Talega. While they’ve only lived in their Pacifica Summit home for five months, the family has been a part of the community in San Clemente for a lot longer. In fact, Missy and her siblings grew up in town, and attended Truman Benedict, Shorecliffs and San Clemente High School.

Paul grew up just a stone’s throw away in Laguna Beach until he moved to the Big Island of Hawaii for high school. But the mainland drew him back for college, where he graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in communications. “Paul has worked for various surf industry companies, including World Jungle and Volcom, doing international sales,” Missy says. Paul is also a licensed insurance agent and has worked for his father’s property management company as well as with Missy’s mother’s insurance agency here in San Clemente.

Missy attended Utah Valley University and University of Utah.

While there, she worked as a manager at the Salt Lake City Nordstrom, which was her first big step into retail. Together, the couple own Missy’s on Del Mar, a gift and party supply store.

“We have been open for about seven months— since last June— and have really enjoyed the support we have received from the community,” Missy shares. “We love that our store allows us to be a part of family celebrations.”

The couple have two children, Riley, age ten and Sidney, age seven. Both children attend Our Savior Lutheran School here in San Clemente. “We absolutely love it. It’s been such a great school,” Missy says.

Riley loves sports and plays on local club teams for both baseball and soccer. He also loves to help in the store. “He recently helped choose one of the store’s big sellers, a toy called Fiddle Cubes,” Missy shares. Sidney is outgoing and loves to have fun.

She also plays AYSO soccer and loves San Clemente Softball.

Summing up their personalities, Missy says, “Riley is more like Paul, a little reserved and good at observing people. Sidney is more like me; she can make a friend anywhere she goes. You could say Riley loves baseball stats and Sidney loves art and being creative.”

Paul also enjoys sports and plays soccer in a local men’s league.

He loves to fly fish and is an avid board sports enthusiast, enjoying surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. “We visit Huntsville, Utah during Christmas vacation to ski and snowboard at Snowbasin Resort,” says Missy. Paul is also the team manager for Riley’s SC Surf soccer team and helps out keeping score for Riley’s baseball team.

In fact, sports even played a part in bringing this couple together.

They met in Laguna Beach in 2003 when Missy was working in a real estate office there. Paul was selling his home and when

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With the growth of their business, the family was searching for more space and really wanted to find a home with a pool.

“Water closer to home is always a good thing!” shares Missy with a laugh. The White family found all they were looking for with their new home, including not only a pool but new friends and close proximity to family as well.

he noticed Missy, he made sure his agent (a friend) set them up. From the start, the couple were a match, even playing on a coed soccer team together.

While running a business keeps this family busy, traveling and collecting merchandise for the store is a real passion for Missy. It’s also what drew her to opening her own business. As she explains, “I love to shop. But I couldn’t find what I wanted to give as gifts in town. So I decided I could collect all my favorite things through going to different shows and bringing what I find back to town. Owning a business was something I always wanted to do.”

Paul brings his own expertise to the family business. “He comes with a lot of varied experience, all of which have contributed to his ability to make Missy’s a success,” Missy says. “We recently got two silver Ole awards from the San Clemente Times. We were so excited! We’ve received such good response from the community.”

Along with traveling for the store, the family also travels yearly to Hawaii to visit Paul’s dad, takes a summer trip to Montana to enjoy the mountains and fishing, and heads to San Francisco at least once a year. “We celebrate Paul’s mom’s birthday there every summer. We love San Francisco and often take little getaway trips there just the two of us whenever we can,” shares Missy.

We recently got two silver Ole awards from the San Clemente Times. We were so excited! We’ve received such good response from the community.

Besides keeping busy with the store, the family spends a lot of time with friends, family, and in the community. Missy and Paul both volunteer with their church youth groups, where Sidney loves to sing for Sunday school, and Riley is a Webelo in the Boy Scouts. They are also avid Angels fans and go to as many games as possible each season with friends and family.

“We are all about family and community,” Missy says. “Both Riley and Sid enjoy visiting friends and participating in church activities. We were blessed to learn that the three families next door and across the street are all families with kids that are similar ages. We live in a cul-de-sac so it’s great that the kids all play in a safe area without a lot of traffic. It’s neat to be close to so many families with such great and safe parks for them to meet and play in.”

Along with their three ragdoll kitties— Cozette, Arlo and Simone— and Herbie the Chihuahua, this family is making the most of living in the fantastic community of Talega.

We would like to thank Laura Koneval from Koneval Estates for bringing you this month's feature story.

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Family Focus • Doing errands or helping (and praying for) someone with an illness or who is disabled.

• Walking an elderly neighbor’s dog, collecting mail, or assisting with gardening.

Spring Time Service for Families

BY DR. DUSTINE REY

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pring break is coming up soon and many parents are wondering what to do with their children during the week off of school. Both working families and families with one parent at home have a variety of options to teach their children real world learning and service during this valuable time together. Volunteering in the community is a powerful approach to teaching kids and it comes with authentic learning experiences.

Children often see the connections between what they learn in school in a real world context. There are many advantages to family service projects, including: • Kids love being involved. It engages, inspires, and motivates them to learn.

• It helps to develop communication skills by requiring kids to read, write, listen, and speak.

• In addition to academic content, children learn a range of valuable practical skills, including, but not limited to: problem solving, organizing, collaborating, project management, research, and dealing with obstacles and setbacks.

• It develops character virtues and interpersonal habits such as respect, responsibility, empathy, cooperation, citizenship, initiative, gratitude, and persistence.

• Clearing closets and playrooms of outgrown clothes, toys, and sports equipment and donating gently used items to those less fortunate.

• Getting your dog certified as a therapy dog and bringing him/her to hospitals and schools (this is a very fun and meaningful one!)

• Volunteering at a local animal shelter.

• Practicing reading skills by reading to smaller children or the elderly.

Have fun during this opportunity to show your child to best of humanity; your influence shows them how to care for our world and its citizens.

All kids can actively participate in and make a meaningful contribution to their community regardless of their talents or their deficits.

Dr. Rey is an adjunct professor at The Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University and the founder/executive director of The Gratitude Garden Preschool in San Clemente. Call (949) 572-4453 or visit www.gratitudegardenpreschool.com for more information.

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• It empowers children with the understanding that they can make an impact.

• It makes a positive contribution to the community.

All kids can actively participate in and make a meaningful contribution to their community regardless of their talents or their deficits. There are many different kinds of service learning projects for all age levels. Most service projects connect with community needs related to health, poverty, social issues, or the environment.

Some all-age projects ideas include • Making care packages for Samaritan’s Purse International Relief.

This organization aids the world’s poor, sick and suffering by providing food and other assistance to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine.

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Business Spotlight

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"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love."

here’s something special going on at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and School. When children are inspired, they reach farther. Not just as students, but as people. Our Savior’s Lutheran School is focused on creating a learning environment that balances the heart, mind and spirit… to educate and inspire. With small class sizes, a fully accredited school, and a highly educated, credentialed teaching staff, the students excel academically.

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Check out these community offerings happening soon Tuesday, March 7th SAN CLEMENTE WOMAN’S CLUB GENERAL MEETING 10:30am @ Talega Swim & Athletic Club- Fireside Room and OC’s Special Spokes guest speaker Come join to see what we’re all about! visit - like - tag - follow - share www.sanclementewomansclub.org facebook.com/sanclementewomansclub Instagram.com/sanclementewomansclub

Saturdays THE TALEGA RUN CLUB 7:30 AM @Peet's Coffee in Talega Thinking of getting back into shape by starting to run or looking to stop being a lone wolf and run with the pack? This is a running group for all levels of runners— from those preparing to do their first 5K to the hardened marathoner. Within the group, runners at similar paces will run together to help motivate each other. All running speeds and distances are welcome.

There are plenty of opportunities to shorten or extend your run to personalize your workout. We'll hang out after the run at Peet's to socialize a bit.

Join us and start your day off right!

All Ages www.meetup. com/2XU-San-Clemente-Outlet-Meetup/

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Sundays SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9:00am-3:00pm Opened in 1994, the market extends for a few blocks along the north side of Avenida del Mar between Ola Vista and Calle Seville. The wide selection of fruits and vegetables includes produce from organic growers. Fresh flowers, plant starts, honey, bread, and some prepared foods.

March 4th & 5th and March 11th &12th DANA POINT FESTIVAL OF WHALES @Doheny Beach The Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of Southern California’s largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, Boating Extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts, environmental activities, educational opportunities, kids activities, fun, food, and of course, whale watching excursions.

Cost: varies, many events are free www.festivalofwhales.com

Saturday, March 25th SWALLOWS DAY PARADESAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 11am The 59th Swallows Day parade and Mercado Street Faire will be held Saturday, March 25th, celebrating the yearly return of the Swallows. The parade is part of the much larger Fiesta de las Golondrinas or Festival of the Swallows. During this threemonth fiesta, additional activities will be held, including Taste of San Juan, Kids Pet Parade, El Presidente Ball and the Fiesta Grande. For more information, please visit the www.swallowsparade.com Saturday, March 25th FRIENDS OF THE DANA POINT HEADLANDS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM @Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center The Friends of the Dana Point Headlands invites you to come participate in their monthly children’s program at the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Program every 4th Saturday. Each program is designed to teach kids about the natural world around the Dana Point Headlands Conservation area and introduce them to the flora and fauna found around the preserve. Programs are hands on and generally geared toward kids and families. This month’s program is titled “Create a Critter”. Participants will learn about reptiles, mammals and birds that live at the Headlands and will be able to create one from clay to take home with them!

10am-12pm Cost: Free www.danapoint.org Saturday, April 22nd SAN CLEMENTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MICRO-BREW FEST 1:00-5:00pm Join the fun and excitement at the 5th Annual San Clemente Micro-Brew Festival, Presented by Left Coast Brewing Co. at Left Coast Brewing Co. This exciting event will feature microbrews from all over Southern California. Enjoy homemade food provided by various non-profit organizations, while a live band entertains.

General admission $35.00 pre-order by April 22nd at noon. $40.00 at the door.

VIP opening 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. VIP admission price is $45.00 per person.

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6:00– 7:30pm @The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters Grab your favorite lad or lassie and discover Rancho Mission Viejo's Irish roots by participating in a Cowboy Cèilidh. A cèilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional Gaelic gathering with stories and songs. Hear the story of how two Irish immigrants began one of California's greatest ranches. Sing along to traditional Irish ballads and cowboy lullabies. Dress warmly and bring your own camp chair as we sing and celebrate the Irish roots of The Reserve!

Reserve Supporters are invited to arrive at 5:30pm to bring and enjoy their own picnic dinner prior to the start of the program. If you are not a Reserve supporter, please visit our website to sign up.

Ages: 8 and up General Admission: $5.00 Supporter: Free

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Monday, March 6th TRAIL CLEARING AND WEEDING

7:30–9:30am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Join Reserve staff for a Monday morning maintaining our trails!

Ages: 10 and up

Saturday, March 11th TRAIL CLEARING AND WEEDING

8:00–11:30am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Join the crew dedicated to protecting our native ecosystems by maintaining trails and eliminating weeds.

Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided. (BRING: Work gloves if you have them).

Ages: 10 and up

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Saturday, March 11th VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

9:00am–12:00pm @The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters Please join us for Volunteer Orientation and Training!

This fun and informational orientation is the first step in joining us as an official Reserve Volunteer. Learn about The Reserve's history, philosophy and mission, as well as skills for working with the public. Meet other volunteers and learn how you can help preserve Reserve lands through conservation and education.

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Saturday, March 18th MIDDLE RIDGE HIKE

8:00–10:30 am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Join us for an invigorating, steady-paced hike starting off at the majestic, 500-year-old Mother Oak. Enjoy spectacular views of The Reserve in late winter as we hike up Middle Ridge, over to Wilson’s Camp and return through Shady Canyon.

Ages: 10 and up Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free Are you a member of a club? Not-for-profit organization?

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ATTENTION KIDS!

The Love In Children's Art Annual Gala & Auction

Presented by The Gratitude Garden Preschool

Friday, March 10th, 6:00 PM The Talega Golf Club 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente Black Tie & Cocktail Attire $85 Per Person FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION CALL (949) 572-4453 OR VISIT SatyaKidsFoundation.com

Have you or someone you know:

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• Been involved in any community service events?

• Won a special award?

• Performed in a local production?

• Held a bake sale in your neighborhood?

• Something else?

We’d love to feature you in our local Community News page!

Please submit content to Joanna Larson at jlarscon@bestversionmedia.com.

Thursday, March 9th 11:00am-3:00pm CHOC Los Ninos Guild Annual Fundraiser

Let’s show what makes Talega such a great place to live!

On January 11th at Talega Country Club, the San Clemente Alliance for Law Enforcement

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held its second annual appreciation dinner for the San Clemente Sheriff’s Deputies and their spouse/guest.

There were almost 80 attendees.

SCALE was developed by a group of caring, local citizens willing to support and boost the morale of our local Sheriffs during these trying times.

An annual fundraiser, BACK THE BADGE, will be held on August 3rd at Talega Country Club from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. @ $40 per ticket.

All proceeds will be used locally to perpetuate the annual appreciation dinner. SCALE is seeking underwriters for the event and appropriate letters of acknowledgement for charitable donations will be sent out by the Sheriff’s Advisory Council. For additional information contact Carol Tiberi @ 949-492-4827.

“Time To Play”@ Bella Collina Golf Club.

Last year the Los Ninos Guild pledged $45,000 for CHOC@ Mission Hospital to purchase a transport machine for premature newborns in the neonatal unit.

“SPOTLIGHT”

Performing Arts Academy PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS in Talega and San Clemente Taught by professional singer Katrina Murphy, who has had a successful career in musical theater for many years, including the leading role of Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and and has run her own successful entertainment company for over 12 years.

Katrina is now taking on new private students of all ages, from professional, to keen amateur, to complete newcomer.

Prices: $30.00 for 30 minutes • $45.00 for 45 minutes Please call or email Katrina now to book your consultation lesson.

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nce again, thank you for your interest in this Q&A column.

In this contribution, I’ll explain some of the more popular MedSpa treatments and services. Email any question you’d like to see published to song@songplasticsurgery. If your question is published in an upcoming issue, you will receive a free HydraFacial treatment courtesy of Song Plastic Surgery. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy!

Q. What

is the difference between an IPL skin treatment and a laser photofacial?

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IPL simply stands for “intense pulsed light.” It’s performed by flashing high-intensity broad-spectrum light that works on the most superficial level of the skin to improve problems such as fine hair, small lines and wrinkles, and mild acne or rosacea.

Laser photofacial uses a longwavelength beam to penetrate deeper into the skin. It can treat all of the aforementioned problems, but is also more effective for skin rejuvenation due to the deeper delivery of energy.

We offer laser photofacials using the CLARITY laser. Laser photofacials take less than thirty minutes, with no pain, downtime or recovery.

Q. What is the best all-around peel to improve my facial skin?

A. The VI

Peel contains a synergistic blend of powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types. This peel provides dramatic results with virtually no pain, skin preparation, and little downtime.

The VI Peel will improve the tone, texture and clarity of the skin; reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles and hyper-pigmentation (including melasma;) soften lines and wrinkles; clear acne skin conditions; reduce or eliminate acne scars and stimulate the production of collagen for firmer, more youthful skin.

Q. What is the best skin treatment to get if I’m looking for immediate results?

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Obagi Blue Peel Radiance can improve your skin’s look, texture, and feel in a matter of minutes. Instant, radiant results occur for most skin types, with improvement to a range of skin concerns, including photo damage. Results will show an overall improvement in texture and tone. Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is most beneficial on darker skin with pigmentary changes.

Superficial exfoliation— with little to no downtime— provides instant radiance and tighter, smoother, brighter looking skin after just one peel. Many celebrities often combine a radiance peel with a superficial Ulthera treatment 1-2 days before a red carpet event to get that glowing, healthy, camera-ready skin!

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Are there any treatments that help to slow down or prevent signs of facial aging?

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Ulthera stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin's foundational layer— typically addressed in cosmetic surgery—without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.

This stimulates collagen, skin’s main building block, helping to maintain the thickness, elasticity, and tightness of youthful skin. Treatments are performed while the patient is awake, have little or no downtime, and last for 2-5 years.

Dr. Song can be reached in his office at (949) 701-4454, or through his website: www.kylesongmd.com.

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