Orange County Culture Magazine

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1948. We’ll bet this angler woke up every hour on the hour the night before this shot was taken in anticipaton of that pre-dawn raid on his pride and joy the Island King out of Newport Harbor to the Huntington flats, with his own dream and vision of catching that lunker of the day or possibly getting skunked or being that guy with the green around his gills hanging over the rail puking his guts out. But not this day. He scored.

Ah! Addicted to fishing!

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Bluebird conditions. Is there anything better? Certainly not for those addicted to snow!

So far we’ve had record snowfall up north and a couple of great days locally, but if you think about it one good day on the slopes can be a life-changing event (for better or worse). I guess around here you just have to pack it up and be ready to go on a minute’s notice when it dumps, or live vicariously through this photo .... As for us, we’re heading to Mammoth for the weekend ... bluebird skies and fresh powder, hell yeah!!

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Contents #PastPresentFuture

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#Spewing

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Lemmy and Bowie Tributes

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Beneath the Orange Curtain: OC’s Heroin Epidemic

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Addicted!! 2 Fishing

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#OCSTATEOFMIND

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#FightKlub Roots of MMA: Karate

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#TruthwithRayBones Skate icon Ed Reategui

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Foster’s Army One Epic Day at Seal Beach

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#AmericanHero: Black Flys

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#TattooYou Grim from Goodfellas

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Motorheads: Glamis

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#EatingOut

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OC (Biker) Bar Wars Sunset Bch vs. Trabuco Cyn

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Culture Shock: Japan

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#TruthLiesLegend Disneyland’s Dark Past

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#OCTeenCultureGirl Meet Madison Mangine

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Orange County has long had its roots deep in motorcross and trail riding since the 1970s when it was home to many a local motocross parks. We remember having our CR-125 Elsinores and riding from dawn till dusk at Escape Country or Saddleback Park located in the Santa Ana mountains, but due to strict insurance regulations the parks have gone the way of the buffalo. Although times have have changed, the addiction for riding hasn’t.

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February 2016 yo!

Culture Klub PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Skip Snead skip@orangecountyculture.com EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Steve Cabler steve@orangecountyculture.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Neight Adamson neight@orangecountyculture.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Ray “Bones” Rodriguez ADVERTISING & SALES Brad Darling - brad@orangecountyculture.com Skip Snead - skip@orangecountyculture.com Steve Cabler - steve@orangecountyculture.com Mark Gabriel - mark@orangecountyculture.com EDITORIAL INTERNS Sean Stroh, Victoria Johnson, Alessandra Campos ILLUSTRATORS Antonio Mejias, Drew Toonz PHOTOGRAPHERS Dave Weems, Tom Cozad, Strider Snead, Hank Foto, Nick the Tooth, Edward Colver, Robbie Crawford, Murphy Karges, PK, Jake Polgreen, Ken Woods, Marshall Lally, Joe Foster, John Salanoa, Dawson Maloney, Ricky Birks, Eric Barnes, Cat Gregory, Jared Sislin, Cliff Endsley, Ben Ginsberg, Matt Doheny, Bob Okvist, Stan Sievers, Bobby Zee, Jon Zich, David Holzman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Daniel Samarin, Jamie Heraver, Paul Duran, Jack Grisham, Deano, Bill Demoss, Chris Cullen, Jon Richards, Derek Rielly, Scott Theriault, Jeff Weddle FINANCE & OPERATIONS Chele Rubendall COMMUNITY OUTREACH Diana McCalla CORporate Attorney Mike Molseed ADVERTISING INQURIES INVITED, EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS APPRECIATED Please submit all media kit requests, questions, or contributions via email skip@orangecountyculture.com PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY OC CULTURE, LLC 2650 Avon Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 ORANGECOUNTYCULTURE.COM Instagram @orangecountyculture Facebook /orangecountyculture FOUNDERS Skip Snead and Steve Cabler PRINTED IN USA, All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in any part of any words or photos or drawings without the expressed written consent by OC Culture, LLC is strictly prohibited.

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Life in the Green Room with Mac Carlson

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As we all know in this world, there are givers and takers. But upon meeting Green Room’s owner Mac Carlson you immediately know where he stands. A brilliant businessman that’s honest and is a man of his word. The Green Room started in 1992 on PCH in Newport Beach, CA so it definitely has its roots firmly planted in the OC. But with so many surf/skate/ snowboard stores in the area the competition was tough, so the business moved from Newport to a big warehouse in Costa Mesa, all the while searching for that perfect location then getting the news their Costa Mesa warehouse was going to be leveled to build new homes. Mac always had his eye to the future to build that epic new store and finally he got the call. He found a 10,000 square-foot monster of a store off Euclid and the 405 next to Guitar Center in Fountain Valley and built it himself from mostly reclaimed wood from an old barn being torn down in Lake Arrowhead. This massive store must be seen to be appreciated. He carries everything from snowboards to surfboards, skateboards, gear for moto, mountain biking, wakeboard, he’s got it all. Back to Mac. He does things quite different than most. He gives back quite a lot to the community. He has recently implemented a 10% give back to the local school PTAs. If you have a school PTA that is not registered with Green Room, please stop by and do so, and 10% of your purchase - pre tax - will be given to that school on your behalf every time you shop. In closing, Mac and “his team” (store team and massive warehouse team) are a rare bunch, the real deal. Go to the Green Room, get an honest deal and give back to your community. Well done, Mac. Well done!

Lunch with a Homegirl

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Jail Babes of the OC This is top shelf Jail Babe material here, folks. Puppy dog eyes, tears and mascara to the floor. Now we’re not gonna trip on why she was booked because we don’t even know, but like the TV show COPS teaches us, all suspects are innocent until proven sexy. Yew!!

You see them everywhere. Stickers. Big ones, small ones, old ones and newbies.

But there’s a war going on! Especially right here in the coastal communities.

For example, someone will slap a sticker up, then someone else will put theirs over that one and a war ensues.

If you look closer you’ll see stickers peeled off, torn to shreds while still forming layers upon layers of stickery madness. Oh, the layers! So that’s going on. Heck, even old VW buses like this one in Newport are getting in on the action. Sticker Wars. Check ‘em out!

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She goes by the name Tiff. She is bright eyed and beautiful. She’s forty something years old and is a proud mother. While her road is currently tough, and homeless, she’s very positive about the future. She admits to key mistakes that alienated her from friends and family and she’s doing whatever she can to earn that trust back.

Orange County Culture: HI, how’re ya doin’ today?

Tiff: I’m doing awesome actually! I just miss my family and am working so hard to get my life back in order.

Do you keep safe? Where do you sleep at night?

Yeah I do worry and sometimes it’s hard to fall asleep.

I’ve dealt with so many scary people. I woke up one night a couple weeks ago and some guy was going through all my stuff. I had forty dollars, my watch, my diary. He got it all.

So what do you do?

God protects me. He’s blessed me with friends. My friend Harley has always looked out for me. He’s been doing this a long time.

Well here’s a few bucks for you, a sleeping back, and a warm jacket. Stay warm, be safe and fight the good fight. If you work hard enough your family and friends will come back to you.

I appreciate that, thank you!

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4X Olympian and Purps Advocate Kjersti Buass Photo: Chanelle Sladics

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Beach city exotics: dream car rentals We’ve all seen that old bald dude driving the convertible red Ferrari down PCH and thought, wow, sick car, but it’s taken that guy his whole life to earn it, and now he’s washed up! So picture this: A company called Beach City Exotics ran by a genius named Eric Stenger who owns and rents his own fleet of high end exotic cars, including a Rolls Royce Ghost, Lamboghini Aventador and a Ferrari Italia to name a few. I mean, think about it. Taking your hottie out all day, cruising up and down PCH all day before dinner and a night at the club - long before that bald spot appears! The experience of a lifetime, right? I think you get what we’re saying. With prices starting as low as $299 a day it really doesn’t matter who you are but just knowing you can rent such a sick car is a pretty amazing thing. Eric and his company treat their customers right and much of their business is through repeat customers, so go see Eric and rent the car of your dreams today.

Eric Stenger (above) and his Beach City Exotics is located at 6000 West Coast Hwy in Newport Beach, CA nextdoor to Cappy’s Cafe. Call (310) 926-5306 or (949) 612-7163 or visit www.beachcityexotics.com

Angler of the Month: Evan Salvay

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While our friends at Pelagic are based right up the street, their brand and team are worldwide. Take this shot of Jarad “Dingo” Boschammer by noted sportfishing photographer Kelly Dalling Fallon. “Dingo’s one of the best leadermen in the world,” says Kelly. “We had four anglers on board for this trip and every day was a laugh a minute. And I love days like this ... flat, calm and clear for photos and this fish did everything right and gave us a great display before it was released.” Love the story. Love the photo. Photo by Kelly Dalling Fallon / Kekoa.com.au / Pelagic Worldwide.

Nature + Science with dr. purps

The most common and appreciable phytochemicals found in superfruit are polyphenols and carotenoids. The deeply colored

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red-tan and blue-purple-black superfruit are rich in polyphenols (e.g. resveratrol, anthocyanins, xanthones, quercetin, flavonoids, ellagic acid); if you drill down on the studies, you’ll find overlapping, but unique polyphenolic signatures among different varieties. On the other hand, the vibrant orangeyellow and green superfruit contain carotenoids, which include vitamin A precursors (alpha/betacarotene, beta-cryptoxanthin), lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. InSIGHT: lutein and zeaxanthin function as antioxidants in the part of your retina responsible for central vision to protect your eyes from harmful UV light-induced oxidative damage.

Take home: Superfruits are a great compliment to your daily routine as a source of macromolecule building blocks to fuel your body, fiber, vitamins, minerals and a mix of cool phytochemicals with potential for promoting your life’s health. Choose a variety of colors and shoot for at least 2 cups per day.

For more awesome info from Dr. Purps follow @ DrPurps and @Purps on Instagram!

This 13.13 pound rainbow trout caught at Santa Ana River Lakes on 1/9/16 leaves us breathless!

Says angler Kory Allen, “I was jigging a white Mijos Minnow on a jig head using 2 pound test on a 8’6” Phenix rod and she put up a good fight for about five minutes before my good buddy Nate scooped her into the net. Epic day at the lake with good friends, cold beer, and fun fishing.” Send your fishing photos to skip@orangecountyculture.com or tag @ orangecountyculture on Instagram

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SUPER FRUITS! Ever wonder what’s so super about superfruit? The term was coined to differentiate fruits with exceptional nutrition facts, including those that are good sources of: 1) one or more of the three macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat), 2) dietary fiber, 3) a diversity of micronutrients (essential vitamins and minerals), and 4) natural plant-derived components, collectively called phytochemicals. When you hear people talking superfruit, they’re most often referring to the quantities and qualities of the natural plant-derived phytochemicals, which give fruit their organoleptic qualities (taste, smell, color), and are also believed to synergize with the other fruit components to promote your life’s health, and help reduce the burden of chronic disease.

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A Tribute to Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister 1945-2015

By Jeff Weddle MOTORHEAD’s infamous frontman/bassist/founder Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister passed away of cancer at age 70 on December 28, 2015.

Although he’d been combating the disease for some time, Lemmy’s declining health was clearly obvious during what would be their last ever tour here in America, with shows being cut short due to Lemmy’s ailments or simply cancelled outright. Many of these shows can be viewed on YouTube, where the audience, despite any of the performance’s shortcomings, is still fervently in full support of Lemmy and the ‘Head.

Early in my musical explorations, I was always striving to find something heavier than the usual metal bands on offer (think IRON MAIDEN, etc.) A school mate suggested I check out the “longhaired punks” (meant to be derogatory) known as MOTORHEAD.

That was the best description this friend could give me as to this English band’s mix of punk aesthetics and speed, metal’s crunch, and hard rock’s hooks. With this combination, MOTORHEAD was soon considered one of the first “speed metal” bands, alongside the likes of E D METALLICA or VENOM, but Lemmy always stated that MOTORHEAD’s music was merely “Rock And Roll.” When I finally ventured to buy my first MOTORHEAD album (cassette actually!), namely 1982’s “Iron Fist”, the record store clerk adamantly told me that “it would only be available on import!” This would soon change, however, as MOTORHEAD’s popularity would increase tenfold, becoming a name synonymous with raw and dirty metallic rock, exuding an attitude and image to match. MOTORHEAD’s motto was always “Everything Louder Than Everything Else!”

Early in his career in 1967, Lemmy was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix, helping establish his desire to create Rock ‘n Roll music for a living. Lemmy was also part of several U.K. bands prior to joining popular English psychedelic rock band HAWKWIND in 1971, quite the departure from what would become MOTORHEAD’s own take on heavy music. The first incarnation of MOTORHEAD was actually called BASTARD, with the eventual moniker of MOTORHEAD being named after the same-entitled

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early in his career in 1967, lemmy was a roadie for jimi hendrix song of HAWKWIND’s that Lemmy penned himself in 1975.

In 1982, Lemmy performed a duet with the PLASMATICS’ Wendy O Williams of the Tammy Wynette standard “Stand By Your Man”, which caused guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke (later of FASTWAY fame) to quit out of sheer disgust! MOTORHEAD also appeared and performed on the seminal 80’s British comedy series “The Young Ones”, including one of its most famous episodes wherein they played arguably their most famous song, “Ace Of Spades”, which has ended up being one of the most covered tunes in metal music.

Together almost 40 years, and with nearly 25 studio albums under their belt (and perhaps even more live and compilation releases than that) as well as one Grammy nomination, MOTORHEAD are now sadly defunct due to Lemmy’s passing. Of note, too, is that former drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor also unfortunately passed away on November 11, 2015, just seven weeks prior to Lemmy’s death. “Fast” Eddie Clarke is now the only living member of the classic MOTORHEAD line-up.

MOTORHEAD’s following has been largely unmatched throughout their existence, but that love was even stronger for Lemmy and his unmistakable gravelly voice. He has been regarded as the quintessential embodiment of the rockstar lifestyle: fast living and hard drinking, and all in the name of Rock and Roll. This is all documented in Lemmy’s autobiography “White Line Fever”, wherein it states on the back cover that “Medically Speaking, Lemmy Should Be Dead”! Although a true Brit, Lemmy lived in Hollywood for the latter portion of his life, becoming a permanent fixture at the Sunset Strip’s famous Rainbow Bar & Grill. There is currently an online movement/petition to erect a statue on the Strip in his honor. In addition, a tribute to Lemmy was just recently held at the Rainbow, occurring at the same time as his funeral was unfolding across town at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The memorial was also broadcast live via the Internet where more than a million viewers watched from all over the globe. RIP, Lemmy.

Contributing music writer Jeff Weddle is about as big as a metal fan can get and we’re stoked to have his thoughts about Lemmy in our magazine. Thanks Jeff!

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Rest in peace, David Jones.

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The Man Who Fell to Heaven A Tribute to David Bowie 1947-2016

by Murphy Karges David Bowie was fearless. He took chances in music, in life, with his art, his creative process, and I think that’s why people miss himbecause he was genuine. He did what he wanted to do. But rather than do it in a way that promoted himself, like the ‘likes’ and ‘view count’ selfie-culture that is swallowing our society today, David Bowie lived and breathed the opposite: full of humility, humor, class and style. David Bowie didn’t need to act cool. He was cool.

He made music that mattered because his music was honest.

There is so much false modesty, so much hollow machismo and noise in the world today, that when true and honest people come through we see them with clear eyes, and we feel them in ways we don’t feel other people.

At a glance, it might seem strange how we can be so connected to people we’ve never met. So moved to emotion when they pass.

Strangers. Connected only by music. But ultimately I don’t think it’s their death that makes us sad. Because we still have the music: the vinyl, the cassettes, the CDs, the streaming, however you listen, we still have that. Rather, it’s a fear of our own mortality, a fear of reaching our own final destination without having lived and breathed as fearlessly and as bravely as our own talents can take us.

I’m lucky enough to say that I played a show with David Bowie in 1996 in Denmark, at a festival called Roskilde. He was headlining and Sugar Ray played a smaller stage the same day. We had a great set that night and celebrated by drinking on our bus. At some point I stumbled off and into the main stage crowd that had grown to 50,000. People we waving flags, the sun was setting, and the sky was dark. It was beautiful. I took in ‘Heroes’ & ‘Under Pressure,’ with that huge crowd. I walked off after those two songs closed his set, figuring it couldn’t get any better.

David Bowie is gone. But his music is still here. So is his promise and idea of a life well lived, without fear, without reservation, and without the attachments to acceptance that most of us need and live by. His life is a stirring reminder of how it should be done.

Murphy Karges is the founding bassist of the band Sugar Ray. Basically he’s a legend! You can find more pieces of wisdom, stupidity, tips and stories from the road on his website lownotesandhighhopes.com

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Orange County’s Deadly Heroin Epidemic

By Sean Stroh When a hard partying rock n roll singer is found dead from a drug overdose, there is a somewhat morbid but expected reaction from us all. While any death is tragic, regardless of that person’s occupation or age, the headlines highlighting the cliché rise and fall of another rock star have become somewhat expected from the general public. A reality that is not so easily digestible has also begun to gain headlines—the rise in heroin deaths among teens and young adults in Orange County, especially in the beach cities. As a result of the close proximity to Mexico, heroin is more readily available and cheaper than most parts of the United States. Deaths directly from a heroin overdose are difficult to track, though the OC Coroner reported 49 deaths from heroin in 2012. The number of Orange County ninth-graders who admit trying heroin doubled between 2006 and 2012.

Several years ago, when 18-year-old Huntington Beach High senior Tyler Macleod was found dead of a heroin overdose inside his hotel room, many struggled to comprehend what had happened. Tyler was not only a typical Huntington Beach kid who loved to surf and starred on the varsity lacrosse team, but he also failed to match the conventional cardboard cutout idea of a heroin

addict—older, emaciated and a drifter with no family. According to Operations Sergeant Lance Christensen, the stereotypical cartoonish image of a heroin addict is dangerously false. In the fall of 2013, two girls at Laguna Beach High School were caught smoking heroin in the bathroom. “These kids don’t look like addicts,” Christensen told the OC Register shortly after Macleod’s death.”They look like they could be my own kids.”

While prescription drug abuse specifically of Oxycontin remains a prominent issue among teens and young adults as well, authorities say many switch to heroin when they run out of cash or access to the pharmaceutical drugs. Typically, Oxycontin is sold at over $50 a pill.

Meanwhile, 15 hits of brown heroin is usually sold at about $10. After Hollywood actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died from a heroin overdose in February 2014, Natalie Costa, a local resident and producer of the teen drug abuse documentary “Behind the Orange Curtain,” emphasized the need for the public to open its eyes to the issue no one wants to talk about.

“They’re so shocked that it’s a celebrity that has died of a heroin overdose when we lose people every day even in Orange County to the same exact thing,” Costa told CBS News in 2014. “The face of heroin is our children.”

As teens continue to start with heroin, the need for parents to catch signs of risky behavior becomes critical. “You start with heroin. What do you graduate to?” said Touchstone drug and alcohol treatment facility founder Patti Ochoa, in an interview with the OC Register in 2014. “The next step is dead.”

“The face of heroin is our children.”

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Addicted - ad·dict (ə-dĭkt′) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts

1. To cause to be physiologically or psychologically dependent: i.e. the human was addicted to fishing, or my uncle is addicted to gambling. 2. a) To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually: That fishing show was so good that I became addicted to watching it. b) To do something on a regular or dependent basis, like economies that are addicted to fossil fuels.

signs that I’m Addicted to Fishing

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The word “addicted” is usually synonymous with some kind of negative practice, but when it comes to fishing, addicted is what many of us have become! We have all felt that feeling when talking, planning or even thinking about fishing. Getting your gear together, picking lures, breaking out the rods and reels ... just the anticipation winds us up so tight that we can’t sleep the night before. We’re wide-eyed thinking of getting on the water and feeling that first hit, and setting that first hook! Memories of being with the boys, drinking beer, fried faces and the story of “the one that got away.” Or taking the kids to the park and teaching them to catch Blue Gill. It really

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doesn’t matter if you’re running a bobber at your local pond or hooking a Blue Marlin off the coast of Cabo. We live for it. Whether fresh or saltwater, seeing the water shine like a million tiny diamonds under the sun has been burned into our memories. There’s no apology. I am addicted to fishing.

more Signs that I’m Addicted to Fishing Why you ask? Get this! At any given time, the tackle in my truck is worth more than my truck. When I book a vacation it has to be in close proximity to a good fishing (and surfing) spot. Did you know I recently found an $400 reel that I totally forgot about? The reason one of my cars is always parked outside of my two car garage because half the garage is filled with fishing tackle and a rigging station. Where else am I gonna put a third fridge? Sometimes I lie and say I didn’t go fishing when I really did. (Sorry, babe! Sorry, boss!!) I knew I had a problem when I’d rather go fishing than hang with my girlfriend, but the ride home with a ice chest full of fish always made it worthwhile, and then she didn’t seem to mind.... If the fishing is good and I have the time, I’m outta here, see ya wouldn’t wanna be ya! I subscribe to multiple fishing magazines, the local bait shop knows my credit card number by heart and I know who stocks my favorite fishing lures at any given point in time. And to my loving mother — whom I have told at least a million times — please hold off on trying to give me dad’s old Zebco reels for my birthday as I will never use them. And speaking of my birthday, I won’t be around. I’’ll be fishing.—JK

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Happy Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2016 by Robbie Crawford / Go Pro

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He who hesitates is lost.

But Josh Kerr and Carlos Burle pulled it off. Todos Santos Challenge by WSL/Hallman

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The eyes are the window to the soul.

Soulful seal by Eduardo Rivero

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Tales from the tube.

Toby Miller by Aaron Blatt / Red Bull Content Pool

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Sea of humanity.

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paddle Out HB, circa 2011 by Tom Cozad

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Us and them.

Chicken of the sea by Ugo Montaldo

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Hole in the sky.

Colors by Fedorov Oleksiy

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Sabbath bloody sabbath.

Ozzy Osbourne by J. Stone

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Domination.

Pedro Barros by Marcelo Maragni / Red Bull Content Pool

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Last blast of winter by Ontario, Ltd

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Roots of MMA:

Karate!

A look at Karate and its timeless warriors

by Daniel Samarin

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Karate. Almost everybody around the world knows what it is or has at least These days when people think of the ancient art, they immediately think Chuck Norris jokes or the iconic 80’s film, The Karate Kid. Instantaneously a euphoric ecstasy of classic lines spews out of peoples mouths quoting Johnny Lawrence, Mr. Miyagi, and the infamous Kobra Kai Dojo Crew; “Sweep the leg Johnny”, “Get him a body bag”. Guilty as charged as I do this as well, undoubtably those are classic lines from a classic movie.

But the fact is Daniel LaRusso, Mr. Miyagi, and The Karate Kid are not the faces of Karate and its history. Karate has a much deeper and older history than the average joe on the street even thinks. It’s timeless warriorsm respect and honor.

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In order to fully understand the art of Karate and its origins, we have to take a trip all the way back to the mid 1300s to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, more specifically the island of Okinawa. Karate originally was just known simply as te, as it was practiced by a certain class of people known as the Pechin. This early practice was not the full art of karate as we know it today. Beginning in the 1390s many affluent Chinese families were moving to the island of Okinawa in order to influence the inhabitants of the island with their culture, sciences, way of living, and hand to hand martial arts. The majority of these Chinese families came from the Fujian province and formed the community of Kumemura in Okinawa. Starting with King Sho Shin and the many Kings of the Ryukyu Islands later on installed and carried on an almost Kim Jong-il type of dictatorship by putting a ban on all weapons amongst the people.

With a law like that combined with the Chinese influence, this even further springboarded the people of these islands to develop the art of te. The early stages of karate were broken down into three individual forms, all different and named from the town that they where practiced in—Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te. These three forms of te, along with the various open hand combat styles of China, were passed down generation after generation, master to master. It was not until it reached one man, the capo di tutti’i capi Don Corleone of what we now know as modern day karate that it started to be known more as we see it today. Ankō Itosu is the man, the myth, the legend ... the original Mr. Miyagi!! Ankō was so successful with his karate that he was the first person to get his style of combat introduced and taught in schools across Okinawa, starting off at the elementary school level. Ankō would be the man behind some of the most well known hard core karate masters this earth has ever seen such as Gichin Funakoshi, Kenwa Mabuni, and Motobu Chōki. With these legends’ influence on karate and many others, the small island of Okinawa would hone its ancient Samurai spirit and be put on the map for arguably the most famous style of combat aside from boxing and wrestling. Even still to this day there are dojo’s and karate schools worldwide, as well as many big time stars in the movies and elsewhere who got their start because of their skill in one of the various forms of karate. Celebrities such as Sonny Chiba, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, Chuck Norris, Wesley Snipes, and Jean-Claude Van Damme are just a few who went on the big screen to make some pocket change showcasing their karate skills.

Combat sport’s biggest stage, the UFC, has long been the home to future MMA Hall of Famer and true karate practitioner Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida. The former UFC light heavyweight Champion is native to Brazil and was taught karate as a child by his father Yoshizo Machida (who moved from Japan to Brazil at age 22). It is undeniable that Lyoto has had the most success in all modern day forms of combat sports for someone who comes from a traditional karate background. If you look at MMA today, most of the combatants come from either a muay thai, kickboxing or boxing style when it comes to stand up fighting, but Lyoto used the art of his father’s homeland to pillage through the UFC like a drunken viking sweeping through a village. The Dragon not only won his first eight fights in the UFC but had one of the most memorable moments in UFC history. Several years ago during UFC 98, Lyoto got his chance at light heavyweight gold when he squared up against former UFC light heavy weight champion “Sugar” Rashad Evans. That didn’t go so well. He KO’d him in round 2, smacking Rashad so hard across the face his jaw line fell apart like Humpty Dumpty, putting him to sleep with his 3rd dan black belt in Shotokan karate.

From the 1300’s into the modern day, the famed island of Okinawa has seen its share of history take place. From Samurais, karate, and viciously bloody WWII battles, the island is still remote and steeped in its ancient ways of karate, teaching many young boys at an early age what it is like to be a man, with honor, respect, discipline, and how to stand up for yourself and others in need with the body God made for you. In that regard, I think Americans should take a page from the people of Okinawa and karate in regard to training all young boys from an early age how to be a masculine man in those aspects of life. As the world advances in technology and each day goes by, karate and its ancient teachings of life, wisdom, and self defense will always remain just as they were intended by the art’s founding fathers.

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Mindset of a Fighter

by Jason Parillo / RVCA Sport The mindset of a fighter is a guy that has no quit in him. He doesn’t quit on the bags. He doesn’t quit on the pads. He doesn’t quit in sparring, he doesn’t quit in the fight. The mindset of a fighter has a different hunger inside of him. He dfoesn’t want to have more money than you, he doesn’t want to have a better car than you, he doesn’t want to have a hotter chick than you. He wants to kick your ass. He wants to be a better fighter than you, and that’s the mindset of a real fighter. You know, there’s a lot of people that call themselves fighters, a lot of people that train to be fighters and think they’re fighters but there’s a separation between guys in the gym and guys who are actually real fighters ... a big separation. There’s athleticism that comes into play but once you get to the highter level, the Top 10, you know, it’s the guys that wanted it more than others, and the guy that wins that title, that wins consistently and is the champ wants it more than anyone else because you truly have to want it.

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Growing up in the small city of Rio Claro, Brazil, Rafael and Guilherme Mendes knew jiu jitsu was their ticket to a better life. Each Spring the brothers would travel to Long Beach, California to compete at the IBJJF World Championships, where they would go on to win at each belt.

During one of their training sessions before the tournament, the brothers happened to be sharing the mat with RVCA founder PM Tenore. Tenore saw something special in the then 16 and 17 year old brothers and a relationship was formed. He would host them in his home whenever they came to the United States and one night made them a promise.

Tenore promised them if they were able to win the Worlds in the black belt division, he would help them open up an academy and move their family to California. Well, the brothers did just that. After winning not one, not two, but three black belt world titles each, the Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa opened its doors to the public in July of 2012 and changed the jiu jitsu industry forever. The all white academy (which is often mistaken as an art gallery) is open seven days a week and is home to more than 800+ members of the Orange County community.

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THRASHIN’ It is an honor and a privilege to write about one of the most legendary pro skateboarders in the history of the sport. Born in Peru and raised in the LBC, this month’s spotlight belongs to the truesthearted pro I know, an original Dagger badass from the 80’s iconic movie Thrashin’, and one of my best friends, Ed Reategui.

Eddie was a third generation pro riding for Alva skates and competing all over the world against heavy hitters like Hosoi, Grosso, Hawk, Cab and the list goes deep. Flashforward to the present and Eddie still competes in the Master Pro divisions and rips it up living his dream with son Ryder and daughter Bella-Grace by his side, both up and coming skaters in their own right.

But that’s another story.

Owner of Dagger Built skate ramps, Ed is hard working and he builds smiles. He’s every man’s bro and deserves a standing ovation for his part in building this sport to what we all have today.

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Lord OF the FLYS j a ck m a r t in e z : 2 5 Y e a r s of F ’ n S # ! t u p !

He has been rich. He has been poor then rich. He’s started bicycle companies, clubs, restaurants, retail stores, clothing companies and of course one of the most iconic eyewear brands in the world. He helped rewrite the book on how to market shades, from working with the founding members of Sublime to adult movie stars and badass athletes like Dennis Rodman and Christian Fletcher to name just a few. Even Bono from U2 was filmed wearing a pair of “Fly No. 5’s” in the music video for the song Beautiful Day. Jack’s traveled the world fishing, surfing, clubbing, all while keeping true to his roots. If Jack tells you something, he does it. Yeah he parties too much, pisses people off, and doesn’t give a

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crap what you think about him. He does whatever the hell he wants. He hangs with celebrities, loves gorgeous tattooed girls, stays up all night and walks the walk. Talk about hardcore! Sure like any company Flys has had its share of growing pains, but the stong ultimately survive (unlike many of the brands who have come and gone over the last three decades). Now, 25 years later Jack and the crew at Flys (Steve, Moe, Lenny, Akira, etc) have come full circle and are lining things up like it’s 1999. Now we don’t want to bore you with a bunch of historical stats about the brand, but let us tell you Flys is here to stay. Happy 25th Anniversary, boyz! —Orange County Culture

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Grim ink Grim from the Original Goodfellas Tattoo

With his roots in AZ, Grim took the chance of escaping the heat to pursue his dream here in beautiful Orange County, CA. With the talent, determination, and right influences he has become one of the area’s top talents in tattoo art. He is always learning and growing as an artist. WIth his roots set firmly at Goodfellas Tattoo, Grim’s been traveling and tattooing across the globe and looking to all forms of art for inspiration. OC Culture’s Jon Richards interviews ....

Orange County Culture: Tell us your name, where you work and when you started ...

Grim: My name’s Grim, I’m Goodfellas Tattoo and I’ve been tattooing about 10 years. I started tattooing when it was a little tough to break into the industry at first. I was like about 19, 20.

Where did you grow up? How’d you get started in tattooing?

Originally I grew up in Arizona and grew up in a typical Mexican community and I was always fascinated by tattoos and seeing the OGs coming out of prison and, you know, seeing them all inked up and stuff always grabbed my attention. It was definitely something I knew I wanted to do for myself. I always pictured myself fully tattooed from my head to my toes. I never thoughts I was actually gonna be a tattooer but I knew I wanted to be a tattoo guy.

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Did you grow up creating art?

Yeah, growing up you always see artists and the people doing graffiti and the gang members doing their thing, and where I grew up we all fed off each other. Lowrider art was doing its thing and influenced us. I had a friend who was a phenominal artist at the time when I was a kid, and he turned me onto it when I was about 11. He told me to just try and copy what he was doing.

How did that lead into tattooing?

One of the guys from my neighborhood, Alan Padilla, aka “Japo” - he was actually from La Puente - and he was tattooing these hot girls at the time and I was like, dude, I wanna be like that guy! So I got tattoed by him with a little guitar string, and I think the first tattoo I got cost about 20 bucks. It was praying hands with my mom’s name. I was about 12 years old at the time.

Of all the things you’ve learned, what are your favorite styles to do and who inspires you?

I always lean to the black and grey stuff. I’m influenced by Antonio Mejia, Chuey, Jose Lopez, Pint, Steve Soto, Ivano Natele, Carlos Torres, Elan ... those guys are the guys. They all still influence me to this day.

Your advice for someone getting their first tattoo?

Well, tattoos weren’t as popular when I first

started, so I always told them to start off small, get your feet wet, and work your way up to it. A tattoo should be a very personal thing, it shouldn’t be something to boast or brag about.

And just because you have a tattoo doesn’t make you cool.

Any closing thoughts or advice for our readers who want to succeed in their own lives?

You know, I’ll never forget a piece of advice Antonio (Mejia) gave me. He told me, “Use your brain and ask questions and get those questions answered because you gotta use your mind. You don’t want to be a cut and paste artist you actually want to create stuff ... and say something!” and I think that’s been a big key and a big help in my career. The relationships I’ve made in this industry are priceless.

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by Scott Theriault In every extreme sport athletes are always hoping for perfect conditions, and on this day in Glamis California, we scored! Five days before our trip we had severe weather conditions throughout Southern California and while Orange and LA Counties were hit with heavy rain the Imperial County Dunes, aka Glamis, had five days of howling 40-50 mph winds. Fortunately for us, those winds create cornice style wind lips and treacherous hazards like witches eyes, but they also blow away all the tracks leaving the dunes smooth for premiere riding conditions.

On this day, the planets aligned and delivered some of the best dune riding conditions any of us had ever been a part of! I met up with Jay Schweitzer and his team of photographers, Mike Mamelli (owner of Glamis Dunes storage), and Steve Hammett (owner of Hybrid Wraps) to help scout the dunes. Once loaded up we followed Josh Grant, Tom Parsons and a few other riders back behind Oldsmobile Hill to search the larger dunes for the big hits. It didn’t take long for “The Dune King” Josh Grant to find several huge kickers for the boys to get to work and deliver the goods.

Highlight of the day was a 160-foot step-up with a perfect lip, a gapped out 180 footer, and multiple perfect launch pads to hit at will. As the boys lined up on each hit, you’d hear a call out, “SEND IT”, before a throttle rang out like thunder heading for a lip that launched each rider into space. These riders were laying it on the line and it was amazing to watch the grace and riding ability unfold!

Stay tuned for the up and coming Lone Wolf Project ... Wes Agee will blow your mind!--Until next month, braaap!!-Scott Theriault @ BadAssUnlimited

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Grinderz was founded a couple years ago by lifelong best friends Dan Elbard and Ryan Vanderweel with a simple theme: skateboarding and building the best burgers humanly possible. Well something must be working because the HB store in Old World Village (near the new Vans Skatepark at Bella Terra HB) has been killing it and they’ve already opened a second location near Newport Harbor High School in Costa Mesa. The burgers are killer and simply delicious, fresh through and through. Whether it’s the turkey burger, chicken or 100% beef, these burgers are made to order with all the fixins’. And the fries? Fuhget about it! Try their world famous “pigsty” fries (raved about by the food junkies @dailyfoodfeed) or the beer-battered onion rings, it’s all awesome! Awesome place, awesome taste. Well done, boyz!—SC

Gotta love Fullerton! Slidebar “is” the place you wanna be when in historic downtown Fullerton. Honestly, they have the club that houses the biggest touring acts, best collection of rock ‘n roll artifacts, guitars and memorabilia that rivals any club in the world.

But I’m sure you already know that. Let’s talk Slidebar’s kitchen.

The food’s insane! Almost anything you want to eat Slidebar’s serving it and making it awesome. It’s no wonder people rave about this place on Yelp and all over social media. From the epic appetizers to the sliders, soups, salads and burgers, too. Gotta try their amazing flatbread pizza! Taco Tuesday? Done. Their $1 tacos and $3 beers will keep you coming back every Tuesday at 6pm on the button. Oh, and the Sunday Brunch with real slow cooked BBQ ribs hot off the grill! The service is prompt, friendly and good looking!! Jeremy does not skimp. Whether it’s the bar or the restaurant, it’s all top shelf at Slidebar.­—SC

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S p otlig h t: Historic L ocal e at e ry A Brief History of the Sugar Shack Cafe in HB. This place!! So classic! Almost 50 years of roots!! And sooo meaningful!! The Sugar Shack Cafe first opened in 1967 at the same location it sits today, 213 Main Street in Downtown HB, Surf City, USA. It was established by Pat and Mary Williams, longtime HB locals who bought the restaurant and raised their five children working there, including one of their daughters Michelle, who in 1979 along with her husband Tim purchased the family business. The rest is American food history. The Sugar Shack Cafe originally sat just 22 people with no outside dining, and has now grown to 10 tables at the front dining area, 16 tables at the back dining area and 34 seats at the inside dining area. Michele Turner, aka the “Mother Theresa” of Main Street, always worked behind the counter taking orders and making sure everyone is happy. Today the family tradition continues with Michele and Tim’s children (Holly, Ryan and Timmy) all helping out by waiting tables and handling the day to day operations of the hottest local breakfast spot on the planet. If you’ve never been there, go early and rejoice in some old school downtown HB flavor. Feel the love from the Turners! Their kitchen is your kitchen!

Mother Michelle wouldn’t have it any other way.--SS

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Mother’s “biker bar” aka “the little red tavern” in Sunset Beach is an historical Orange County classic, a honkey tonk if you will of epic proportions.

Located on PCH, Mother’s Tavern gives you the feeling of Old School Orange County and it bleeds through the floorboards. The place is an absolute original bar and you never really know just what to expect when you go there. Friendly biker locals and visitors flock there on any given day, drawn by Mother’s ambiance, stiff drinks and her downright charming atmosphere. They also have live music.

With Mother’s, the soul is the real deal, from the friendly bar tenders to the panty-lined walls and jukebox cranking. Just pull up in front of them hogs, walk in and dance the night away. There’s no other tavern quite like it on earth. --SC 16701 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUNSET BEACH, CA 92649 Phone: (562) 592-2111

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In 1926, Earl Jack “EJ” Cook converted a cabin into a restaurant for miners and local ranchers. Shortly after prohibition ended in 1933, alcohol began to be sold. In 1946, Cook bought an old men’s hall from an army base in Santa Ana and Cook’s Corner was born. I remember in the 70s my dad and I would drive by there and I’d see all the choppers lined up outfront as we’d make our way to “Escape Country” to ride our dirtbikes. Classic! Then we would stop in and get a burger and he’d get a beer.... This place is still just as awesome. Killer food, killer menu, pool tables and you can even play horseshoes. Cook’s Corner is an historical place to visit. Drop in for a beer and take the time machine back to a simpler time when life meant family, friends and a burger - the Orange County way! -- SC 19152 SANTIAGO CANYON RD TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92679 Phone: (949) 858-0266

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By Sean Stroh Nestled just below the central part of the island of Honshu, the largest and most populous of Japan, the city of Kyoto is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. For more than a thousand years Kyoto served as the capital of Japan until the transfer of the Imperial court to Tokyo in 1869. With the exception of small-scale air raids, the city was spared from conventional bombing in World War II due to its historical and cultural significance. Although it was considered briefly as one of the primary targets for the atomic bomb, Secretary of War Henry Stimson opposed the idea having seen its beauty during his honeymoon twenty years prior. While I have visited Kyoto several times before, I’m always equally amazed each time I go. At times, you feel as if you’ve stepped into a time machine, with more than 1,600 Buddhist Temples and 400

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Shinto shrines still intact as they were hundreds of years ago. The city’s most recognized landmarks include such temples and shrines such as Kiyomizu-dera, Ginkaku-ji and Rokuon-ji, otherwise known as the Golden Pavilion. However, on my most recent trip to Kyoto, I discovered a new personal favorite landmark of the city — the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Walking through the sea of thick, soaring and seemingly endless mass of bamboo stalks made me feel like I had been placed in another world.

While I snapped a few dozen pictures on my iPhone, the breathtaking sight can’t be done justice unless you are smack dab in the middle of it. Although I don’t know when I will return to Japan, the people and the beauty of this island will stick with me for the rest of my life. — SS

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Orange County is world famous for its beaches, mountains, sunshine and beautiful climate. But as far as tourists go, Disneyland is one of its top attractions. The Magic Kingdom has welcomed more than 650 million guests since opening its gates July 17, 1955 and has culminated a larger attendance than any other themepark in the world. But the “happiest place” also has a dark past. While no one goes to Disneyland expecting to die that’s tragically what happened to some of the park’s visitors over the years. Here’s a look at 5 of the most tragic deaths at Disneyland.

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On May 15, 1964, it’s alleged a 15-year-old boy from Long Beach, California was injured after he stood up in the Matterhorn Bobsleds and fell out. It was reported that his restraint was undone by his ride companion. He died three days later as a result of those injuries. This was Disneyland’s first fatality.

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2) On a Grad Nite in June 1966, it’s alleged a 4) On January 3, 1984, it’s alleged a 48-year-old 19-year-old man from Northridge, California, was killed while attempting to sneak into the park by climbing onto the monorail track. Ignoring the shouted warnings of a security officer, he was struck by the train and dragged 30 to 40 feet down the track. The security guard in question later stated he had to “hose the kid off the underside”.

woman was killed when she was thrown from a Matterhorn Bobsled car and struck by the next oncoming bobsled.[38][39] An investigation found that her seatbelt was not buckled. It is unclear whether the victim deliberately unfastened her belt or if the seatbelt malfunctioned.

3) In August 1967, it’s alleged a 17-year-old boy

died after suffering severe blunt force trauma and extensive internal bleeding in a derailment of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster that also injured 10 other riders. The derailment was allegedly the result of a mechanical failure which occurred due to omissions during a maintenance procedure. As the train entered a tunnel the axle came loose and jammed against a brake section, causing the locomotive to become airborne and hit the ceiling of the tunnel. The locomotive then fell on top of the first passenger car, crushing the victim to death.—sourced from Wikipedia

from Hawthorne, California, was killed while jumping between two moving PeopleMover cars as the ride was passing through a tunnel.

He stumbled and fell onto the track, where an oncoming train of cars crushed him beneath its wheels and dragged his body a few hundred feet before it was stopped by a ride operator. The attraction had only been open for one month at the time.

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Meet Madison Mangine, 18, from Orange County via Kansas City. While there are some wonderful humans in Orange County, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl as active in her community and as passionate about helping others as Madison is. When she’s not helping others, the high school senior is focused on her education and would like to combine Interior Design and Environmental Studies in college to potentially have a eco-friendly furniture line and to work as an Interior Designer when she gets older.

OCC investigates....

ORANGE COUNTY CULTURE: You’re currently involved with some clubs at school. Talk about that.

MADISON MANGINE: Yes, at school I’m a part of the “Spare Change for Change Club” and the “Urban Pioneers Club”. In Spare Change for Change we gather money (spare change) for a local charity in Santa Ana. The money goes to helping girls find something like a prom dress that they wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise. In the Urban Pioneers Club, we also raise money but the club is completely dedicated to making our school more eco-friendly.

What do you love most about helping others?

I LOVE helping others! I love seeing smiles and hearing laughter come from others so I do whatever I can to make that happen..

You’re making a difference and we hope other young kids are taking note. Why do you do what you do?

I see my life and I see how blessed I am, and it breaks my heart that some people out there don’t even know the feeling of showering, or the pains of waking up for 7 a.m. class… I hope to do everything in my power to reach out and make as many people smile and laugh because everyone is worthy.

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