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THE ROOTS OF RODEO By Anthony R. “Tony” Moiso President and CEO, Rancho Mission Viejo The roots of rodeo reflect the legacies of the land our family and I have been blessed to own and manage since 1882. Dating back to the Spanish and Mexican period of California history and then to the early 1800’s when Don Pio Pico, the last Mexican Governor of California and his family owned this land, there have been rodeos for as long as there have been cattle and “vaqueros” (or cowboys)here in south Orange County. In the days of the great ranchos, during the annual Spring roundups and brandings, the “vaqueros” had the opportunity to display their considerable horsemanship skills. In fact, the word “rodeo” was traditionally pronounced “ro-day-oh” and comes from the Spanish word rodear, which means “to surround.” After branding the cattle, often there would be time for competition during which the “vaqueros” demonstrated their riding and roping skills. Following the Civil War, when cattle herds began to spread out throughout the West, American cowboys found themselves working alongside the great “vaqueros” and learning their skills. Over time, the large stockyards, which dotted the west, became a place where cowboys would challenge each other to see who was the best. However, as time marched on and railroad stock cars replaced cattle drives, the demand for cowboy labor declined; and shrinking wages were supplemented through stock shows (sometimes called rodeos). Soon, showmen such as “Buffalo Bill” Cody organized elaborate shows and rodeos which reenacted the great stories of the “Wild West.” In 1936, cowboy leadership began to organize. Ultimately, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association(PRCA) was established to standardize rodeos and to establish and to enforce rules and regulations for the protection of rights and safety of both the cowboys and the animals. Today, from small towns across our nation all the way to the December national championship (The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo) in Las Vegas, there are more than 600 PRCA rodeos. With more than 170,000 fans attending the National Finals and approximately 13 million viewers watching on ESPN, rodeo is now more popular and competitive than ever. In 2001, my uncle, Dick O’Neill, Gilbert Aguirre, my family, and I decided to sponsor and to stage a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo on our land to perpetuate the tradition of rodeo here in urban south Orange County — and to pay tribute to the sport, to the
heritage of the land, and to raise funds for local charities such as the Camino Health Center, the Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, and the R.H. Dana Exceptional Needs Center (part of the Capistrano Unified School District). This year, as we celebrate our10th anniversary as hosts, we are proud to announce that our Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo will have distributed more than $1 million dollars to these charities. Raising funds for charities at the rodeo continues the ranching tradition of passing the hat for charitable needs. We also are very proud to share that the Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is America’s Richest Two-Day Rodeo. As champion cowboys from across the nation compete for a purse totaling more than $200,000, the top thirty money winners (as of early August) in each rodeo event* will strive to win their share of the purse. As the cowboys race to qualify for The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — only the top fifteen at season’s end will make it — the “big payday” afforded this weekend just might make someone’s dream of participating in the “NFR” come true. As you look around the stands and cheer on your favorite cowboy, bucking horse, or bull, please recognize all the hard work dedicated to making our Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo such a great success. Our Rodeo is completely planned and executed by a very small group of volunteers, led by Gilbert Aguirre. My family and I are proud to host this event, and we are forever grateful to the members of the Rodeo Committee for their continued commitment to “making it happen.” So, welcome to the Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo, to the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano, to Rancho Mission Viejo, and to a weekend of “Good Times”!
Editor’s note: The Rodeo takes place August 25 & 26, 2012. Corner of Ortega Hwy & Antonio/La Pata Saturday, August 25th Gates Open: 2:00 p.m. Music: 2:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies: 3:45 p.m. Rodeo Begins: 4:00 p.m. Concert/Dance Begins: 6:00 p.m. Band:Chancey Williams and The Younger Brothers Band Sunday, August 26th Gates Open: 11:30 a.m. Music: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies: 1:15 p.m. Rodeo Starts: 1:30 p.m. Tickets Admission Adults – $25 Kids (4 to 12 years) – $10 3 & Under – Free Tickets on Sale at the following locations: Swallows Inn – San Juan Capistrano Hennessy’s Tavern – Dana Point Boot Barn – Lake Forest Ortega Tack & Feed – San Juan Capistrano Jerry’s Dogs – Ladera Ranch All rodeo ticket presales at offsite locations began on August 1st or at the gate on the day of the performances. The Ladera Ranch News
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There is no higher ranking than the 100% rating given to San Juan Capistrano’s J. F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center on July 26, 2012. The therapeutic riding industry’s accrediting organization, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Intl), awarded the 33-year old Shea Center its highest level of recognition for excellence in over 90 measured operating standards. These include administration, program services, facilities and equine welfare. This “Premier Level” ranking makes The Shea Center one of the top therapeutic riding centers in the world. PATH Intl’s ranking process is ongoing within an industry of nearly 800 therapeutic riding centers in the U.S. Of those, less than 200 elect to go through this rigorous accreditation process. At the premier level, The Shea Center must be ready for inspection every 5 years, when PATH Intl-approved professionals arrive for a daylong on-site inspection. The Shea Center operates in compliance with PATH Intl standards on a year-round basis, but as Shea Center Executive Director Dana Butler-Moburg notes, “this rigorous inspection is a way for us to do an internal check up on our own policies and procedures.” She adds, “Safety is our first and most important concern, followed by quality and consistency in the services we deliver.” The Shea Center is dedicated to improving the lives of people with
disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. More than 530 clients in 2011 received services that include physical, occupational and speech therapy using equinerelated programs. Shea programs and all medical services are examined as part of the accreditation review process. Preparing for the PATH Intl inspection was an 8-month process and included volunteer training and staff review of internal procedures and policies. During the inspection, the accreditation visitors interviewed many of the management staff, so everyone had to be fully prepared. After the premier level ranking was announced, Shea Center Board Chair, Marcia Jager said, “I’m proud of the staff and volunteers. This one day in July affirms what we do all year long to provide safe, highquality therapeutic equestrian services to people with special needs.” Butler-Moburg added, “While this is a
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Rodeo Legends - Bucking Bulls By Jan Hoadley Rodeo bulls are often overlooked as athletes. Their careers are not looked at in the same way that, say, a wrestler or boxer. They are a valued part of the rodeo if talented. The Professional Bull Riders does keep statistics. They are stars and yet remain rooted in the basics. Top bulls such as Tahonta, retired when he wasn’t bucking quite as hard as normal and a veterinary check revealed an injury in his hip, probably from another bull on the ranch when he was turned out. They’re big, they’re powerful and outside the arena they’re just bulls they eat and fight for dominance and sometimes, like the average ranch bull, injuries happen. For a rodeo bull it ends their career - he becomes a breeding bull rather than an arena star. Those bulls who have sparkled in the public eye are revered. Oscar, Hammer, Nightlife, Clayton’s Pet and others are well known for their ‘bad boy’ antics that in the arena make them known far and wide. There are bulls that become legends. A ten year old black and white speckled bull holds a lifetime PBR record of just over 90% success in bucking off the top competitors in the sport of bull riding in an average time of 3.71 seconds. His NFR record was 93.94% with 100% in his last year of competition. When word of his retirement broke messages came from around the world. His image is included in the PBR collector bulls. Blueberry Wine wasn’t a big bull as bulls go at around 1100 pounds - but he was quick. Like many athletes he had his quirks. “Some days, he’ll let you come right up and pet him. Other days you can’t get within ten feet of him,” owner Robbie Herrington of Herrington Cattle Company said of his “once in a lifetime” bull. Blueberry Wine was purchased from James Harper for a reported figure of $50,000. Early on in his career he was a picky eater, and it took some experimenting to find the right feed to help him maintain his weight on Page 6
the road. He was athletic and had enough attitude to be a fan favorite and one competitors respected. For seven years he competed at the top level with an incredible record before retirement to breeding and attempting to produce more top bulls from a name that ranks among the best bulls in the game. Although only nine riders managed to last the full eight seconds on the quick, hooky bull those who did could count on a payday. Sharing the headlines of retirement at the time was another top bull - Little Yellow Jacket. A PBR buckoff rate of 83.78% with an average buckoff time of 3.41 seconds. Owned by a partnership of Joe and Nevada Berger, Tom Teague and Bernie Taupin, Little Yellow Jacket is the only bull in history to win the PBR World Champion Bull title for three years in a row. He’s retired to North Dakota where he was inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. The 1,800 pound bull red brangus was a force to reckon with - an athlete who could be counted on to perform at the top level. He is a son of PRCA Bull of the year Yellow Jacket - a testament to breeding programs that produce top rough stock. Rodeo legends cannot be discussed in the bull arena without mention of a legend that draws awe and - for those who drew him - fear. Bodacious, a Charolais-Brahma bull is the stuff of legends. His retirement was brought on by a willingness to injure riders on top of a powerful desire to rid them from his back. This
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is the bull who shattered Tuff Hedeman’s face. He sent several people to the emergency room despite their wearing masks and other protective headgear. With 1,800 pounds Bodacious is debatable in the title of most dangerous top bull of all time. Tuff Hedeman once said “even top-ranked guys who weren’t afraid of anything were definitely afraid of Bodacious.” A ride of the giant that didn’t end with injury was a successful ride. Bodacious was such a powerhouse it wasn’t uncommon to see his belly from the top of the back of the chute - and if you can imagine being tied to something nearly a ton dropping even five feet then changing directions - and you don’t know what direction - you can imagine a very small glimpse of him. He was able to buck many off before they could nod their heads. In four years and 135 rides only six riders completed eight rides on him. He lives on only in artificial breeding - the big boy died of kidney failure in 2000 and is buried at owner Sammy Andrews’ ranch in northeast Texas. His offspring and their offspring continue the rodeo ways of the family tree - bulls like ‘Bo’s Excuse,’ ‘Erks Me,’ and ‘Fender Bender.’ Bodacious was the PRCA Bull of the year in 1994-95 and is in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. No talk of rodeo, bulls and legends would be complete without mention of the PRCA undefeated champion Red Rock. A Hereford-Brahman cross, Red Rock started life an orphan - his mama died birthing him and he was raised on a family milk cow. At two
years old he began his career in rodeo when sold to Mert Hunking, a local stock contractor, where Red Rock spent the next six years tossing riders who tried to ride him. Mert was stricken by cancer and in an effort to find a home for Red Rock he contacted Growney Brothers where John and Don bought the bull sight unseen based on his performance. Blueberry Wine and Little Yellow Jacket were retired by 10 years - Red Rock was 8 and beginning his pro rodeo career. In 309 attempts not one rider stayed on for eight seconds. The bull was known to do a “victory lap” before leaving the arena - and he bucked off some of the top riders in the game including Lane Frost, who would have won the 1986 world championship except for coming off Red Rock. The next year Red Rock was named the world champion bucking bull and Lane the world champion bull rider. Red Rock was officially retired from competition unridden in 309 attempts. In a seven event special matchup between Lane and Red Rock - during that series each competitor gave it all - Red Rock was ridden by Lane... it was covered by USA Today, rodeo magazines and Sports Illustrated. Lane was the only bull rider to ever ride Red Rock and the big bull remained retired. Both Lane and Red Rock were inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1990. On June 8, 1994 Red Rock died - he’d suffered a stroke and at 18 years old died while the vet was tending him. He is buried on the Growney ranch.
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Elks Lodge Extends Scouting Program
Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) announced that it has extended its youth scouting program to support the new Cub Scout Troop 603. The Elks Lodge is a long time supporter of Girl Scout Troop 261 and Boy Scout Troop 603. Cub Scout Troop 603 has an initial enrollment of thirty-eight (38) boys. The troop will be led by Scoutmaster David Mittwer with the active support of 9-12 other adults. The Elks Lodge provides meeting space and some on-going financial support for the foregoing mentioned scouting groups. Dennis Lumley, Elks Lodge Scouting Chairman said, “Our Elks Lodge members are keenly interested in and supportive of the scout group’s objectives to assist in the character development of its youth as they grow into adulthood.” The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty-two (42) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 144 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”
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Know Your Rodeo Events
Bareback Riding
Bull Riding
Like saddle bronc riding, the first thing a bareback rider has to do is “mark out” the horse. Both spurs must touch the horse above the point of its shoulders when it makes its first jump from the chute. If the rider misses that mark—he’s disqualified. No saddle, no stirrups — just cowboy with a leather rigging in one hand and eight seconds of wild action.
As in all riding events, half the score is based on the rider’s performance and the other half is based on the bull’s efforts to throw him before the buzzer sounds. Bull riding is fast, physical and dangerous. Adding to the challenge: the cowboy must hold on with one hand. If his free hand touches the bull or himself, he’s out of the running.
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Team Roping
One of the oldest events, the roots of saddle bronc riding reach back to the Old West when ranch hands would show off their style riding unbroken horses. In the modern event the rider attempts to win style points while staying on a bucking horse for a maximum of eight seconds. Judges consider the horse’s bucking action, the cowboy’s spurring action and his control of the horse
Don’t blink or you’ll miss one of the fastest events in rodeo. A two-man, two-horse team of header and heeler work with choreographed precision to chase down a speeding steer. The header ropes him around his protected horns, neck or a partial horn-neck catch, then turns the steer to the left so the heeler can rope its hind feet. The run is done when the team ropers’ horses are facing each other on opposite sides of the secured steer.
Steer Wrestling Known as the “big man’s event,” a steer wrestler (or bulldogger) needs brawn and brains to compete successfully. The steer gets a head start before the bulldogger on horseback races after him, slides down the side of his horse, grabs the running steer and wrestles him to the ground. A timed event, the clock stops when the steer is on his side with all four legs pointing in the same direction. Page 8
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Tie Down Roping This is a beautiful display of teamwork between a cowboy and his horse. Luck of the draw comes into play, too. A spirited calf can thwart the best cowboys. After a head start, the mounted cowboy gives chase, ropes the calf, jumps off his horse and ties any three of the animal’s legs together. When he completes his tie, he remounts and allows the rope to go slack. If the calf kicks free within six seconds, the roper is disqualified.
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OC Look Event Honors OC’s Most Stylish and Benefits JDRF OC Chapter More than 350 people attended the OC Look 2012 party, an exquisite fundraising event that benefits JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) that was hosted by Orange Coast Magazine where seventeen Orange County residents who possess a certain “je ne sais quoi” with their style and fashion savvy where honored. Held at the home of prominent Orange County attorneys Daniel and Maureen Callahan in the Ritz Cove community of Dana Point, 2012 marks the fifth anniversary of OC Look and the magazine’s partnership with JDRF’s Dream Guild and the Orange County chapter. This year’s event raised more than $17,000 to support research to find a cure for diabetes. Walking into the event, you could tell this upscale soirée had all the makings for a successful celebration. Watching the sun set over the ocean at this magnificence home was absolutely breathtaking; however, guests were also treated to an evening of style and fashion. Rooms throughout the home were filled with a variety of fun things to do such as a beauty lounge by MAC Cosmetics, handwriting analysis by Montblanc, informal modeling and a popup shoe boutique by Saks Fifth Avenue which in my opinion was tantalizing to say the least! There was also a photo lounge by Lisa Renee Photography, a decadent dessert buffet by Christopher Garren’s Cakes and coffee station by Nespresso and the signature cocktails by Karlsson’s Vodka and Bel Air Bellini were also very popular and yummy. Sponsors this year included Wells Fargo, Land Rover, MAC Cosmetics, Montblanc, Karlsson’s Vodka, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Callahan & Blaine, Nespresso, Christopher Garrens Cakes, 24 Carrots catering, and Lisa Renee Photography. The roster of OC Look winners exemplify a spectrum of the different styles and cultures that make up Orange County. The 2012 Honorees are: C.J. Wilson, pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and founder of C.J. Wilson’s Children’s Charities; Francois Beauchemin, defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks; Eva La Rue, Emmy-winning actress best known for starring roles in CSI: Miami and All My Children; Oleema Miller, one half of the sisterly design duo behind Mikoh Swimwear; Dain Blanton, Olympic Gold Medalist (2000 for Beach Volleyball) and sportscaster for the Los Angeles Clippers; Nadia Bozetti, fashion designer and owner of Lunalba knitwear; Alan Fuerstman, CEO of Montage Hotels and Resorts; Susan Egan, Tony-nominated actress best known for starring roles in Cabaret and Beauty and the Beast; Tom & Franchesca Gilchriese, he is the CEO of TLG Paving Company and she is a recording artist with Capital Records and the daughter of the late Paul Robi of The Platters; Dimetria Jackson, president of the Orange County Bar Association and CEO of RedBambina.com; Hans Keirstead, Ph.D, professor of anatomy and neurobiology, neurological surgery at UC Irvine and chairman of California Stem Cell, Inc.; Dr. Nirav Savalia, board certified plastic surgeon of Newport Beach Center for Plastic Surgery; Analisa Albert, chef instructor, philanthropist and triathlete; Adam Neeley, designer of Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry; Cristana Rocamora-Suder, designer and founder of Studio C; and Beth Jones, fashion blogger and stylist for bjonesstyle.com. OC Look honorees were presented with an exclusive award designed and provided by Tiffany & Co. The OC Look winners were nominated by the OC Look advisory board. This year’s members included Michael Hall (Neiman Marcus), Greer Wylder (Greer’s OC), Christopher Del Castillo (MAC Cosmetics), Kacey Spies-Bruno (Montage Resorts), Michael Botsko (Tiffany & Co.), Jason Wallis (Fashion Photographer), Rachel JacksonSmith (Saks Fifth Avenue), Christina Ferguson (Medical Marketing), Nichole Carroll (Tyler Rose Swimwear), Jennifer Condas Page 12
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(The Dream Guild, JDRF Orange County),Melanie Hurwitz (Melanie Hurwitz Medical Marketing), Neil Latham (Ty Alexander Salon), Oday Shakar (Fashion Designer) and Ashley Eckenweiler (The ACE Agency). The Dream Guild builds a friendly, cohesive group of women who together help increase JDRF’s pres- Guest are enjoying a handwriting analysis provided by Montblac ence in the community through exciting and fun events to help raise funds to cure diabetes. JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes– a disease that strikes children, adolescents, and adults suddenly, making them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. More than 82% of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. For more information, please visit www.jdrfoc.org. Photos by: Lisa Renee Photography
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What healthcare reform means to you By Jason Alderman Much was made of the size and complexity of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act when President Obama signed it into law in 2010. But now that the Supreme Court has upheld much of the act’s constitutionality, it’s a good time to review key provisions that have already gone live and to plot out what’s expected to happen in the next two years. Changes already in place include: Children under 19 cannot be denied coverage because of preexisting conditions. Adult children may remain on parents’ medical plan until they turn 26. Lifetime insurance maximum payouts were eliminated. In addition, annual coverage limits are being phased out. Effective September 23, 2012, the annual limit increases to $2 million. All new plans now must provide certain preventive services for free, such as mammograms, immunizations and colonoscopies. People who’ve been refused insurance because of preexisting conditions may now be eligible for coverage through a “high-risk pool” program. Go to https://www.pcip.gov/ for information and to apply online. Medicare Part D participants who
reach the infamous doughnut hole now receive a 50 percent discount on brand-name prescription drugs – 14 percent on generics. (These discounts will gradually increase until 2020 when the doughnut hole will disappear.) Many core features of the Affordable Care Act won’t take full effect until 2014 and details are still being finalized, but here are highlights of what’s expected to happen between now and then: By August 1, 2012, insurance companies that didn’t spend at least 85 percent of 2011 premium dollars for large group plans (over 50 employees) on medical care must refund the difference, through refund checks or discounted future premiums (80 percent for individual or small group plans). By October 1, 2012, plans must begin adopting rules for the secure electronic exchange of health information – this will reduce paperwork, costs and medical errors. By January 1, 2013, new federal funding will be in place to state Medicaid programs that choose to cover preventive services to patients at little or no cost. By October 1, 2013, states will receive two additional years of fund-
ing to continue coverage for children not eligible for Medicaid. Effective January 1, 2014, most key provisions will be in place. For example: Individuals and those whose employers don’t offer health insurance will be able to buy it directly from state-based Affordable Insurance Exchanges, which will offer a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Most who can afford basic health coverage will be required to obtain it or pay a fee to offset the costs of caring for uninsured Americans. Americans earning less than 133 percent of the poverty level will be eligible to enroll in Medicaid. Refundable tax credits will be available to those earning between 100 and 400 percent of the poverty level to help pay for affordable insurance. They also may qualify for reduced copayments, coinsurance
and deductibles. Annual coverage dollar amount limits will be prohibited. Adults will no longer be refused coverage due to preexisting conditions. Insurance companies will no longer be able to charge higher rates to individuals and small groups due to gender or health status. These are only a few of the many healthcare changes we’ll see as a result of the Affordable Care Act. To learn more, please visit www.HealthCare.gov.
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LEGAL ADVERTISING NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0022265 Title Order No. 12-0036785 APN No. 931-88-763 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MATTHEW S MAKIN, AND DEVYN BAEK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/25/2007 and recorded 6/29/2007, as Instrument No. 2007000415588, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 08/31/2012 at 3:00PM, AT THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, ORANGE COUNTY,CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 59 THREE VINES COURT, LADERA RANCH, CA, 92694. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $388,799.28. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-0022265. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.165044 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2012
legal notices Ladera Ranch NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-472990-RM Order No.: 110473400-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JUDITH R. ARUS, A WIDOW AND CHARLES MICHAEL ARUS AND RENE S. ARUS, HUSBAND AND WIFE ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000630194 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 8/31/2012 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: on the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $427,414.65 The purported property address is: 30 WALBERT LANE, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No. 930-83-317 All that certain real property situated in the city of ladera ranch, county of orange, state of california, described as follows: A condominium comprised of: Parcel No. 1 Unit 18 as shown and described in the amended and restated phase 2 condominium plan, recorded as instrument No. 2003000460349 for portion of lot 8 of tract No. 16234, as shown on a map filed in book 825, page(s) 19 to 29, inclusive, of miscellaneous maps, in the office maps, in the office of the orange county recorder. Except therefrom all oil, gas, minerals and other hydrocarbons, below a depth of 500 feet, without the right of surface entry, as reserved in deeds of record. Parcel No. 2 An undivided one-eighteenth (1/18) fee simple interest as tenant in common in and the common area described in the plan. Parcel No. 3 Exclusive easements, appurtenant to parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 described above, for air conditioning compressor pad purposes, over a portion of lot 8 of tract No. 16324 as shown in the plan. Parcel No. 4 Nonexclusive easements for access, use and enjoyment, drainage, encroachment, support, maintenance, repairs, and for other purposes, all as described in the master declaration, the neighborhood declaration, the notice of addition and the map. In the issuance of any further evidence of title the legal description shown in this guarantee should be used in place of that shown on the above mentioned deed of trust and notice of default. End of legal description NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-472990-RM Order No.: 110473400-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JUDITH R. ARUS, A WIDOW AND CHARLES MICHAEL ARUS AND RENE S. ARUS, HUSBAND AND WIFE ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000630194 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 8/31/2012 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: on the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $427,414.65 The purported property address is: 30 WALBERT LANE, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No. 930-83-317 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-472990-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-472990-RM IDSPub #0033251 8/10/2012 8/17/2012 8/24/2012
You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-472990-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-472990-RM IDSPub #0033251 8/10/2012 8/17/2012 8/24/2012
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Project to improve life of city streets underway
Prep work began last week to make way for a project that will resurface about 125 public residential streets in the area bounded by Marguerite Parkway, La Paz Road and Felipe Road. The project is part of the city s annual residential resurfacing work designed to extend the life of city streets and beautify the area. The resurfacing work is expected to begin Thursday in Pacific Hills. Project maps and resurfacing schedules are available at http://cityofmissionviejo. org/PublicWorks/ by clicking on 2012 Residential Resurfacing Program that shows a map of the project s areas and resurfacing schedules through Sept. 7. The maps will be updated as additional streets are scheduled. The project will continue through October.
Twice the love, fun for the price of one
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has several adorable animals – like Chaplin and Keaton – ready for adoption. Chaplin and Keaton are the center’s resident clowns. These two charming pups are really living up to their names. Although a bit shy at first, once they bond with you, they bring smiles, laughter and pure joy. They are 2-year-old male Manchester terrier mixes who love toys, walks and will adore you. Since they are slightly timid, they might prefer a home with young children but would probably do well in a calm house where they are the center of attention. These guys are very bonded to each other, so if you adopt them together, you will receive a $100 off the total adoption fee. That’s twice the fun for the price of one. So do not delay and meet Chaplin and Keaton today! The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is at 28095 Hillcrest. For more information, call 949470-3045 or visit www.cmvas.org.
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
24190 Alicia Parkway Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 348.2386
Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs
Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant
The Ranch Sports Grill All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 Roma D’ Italia
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Menu items include Calabrese Pizza, Pasta Estiva, Gnocchi Catanzaro, Grilled Halibut or Salmon, Shrimp Calabrese, Mostaccioli Arrabbiata, Veal Sorrentino, Osso Buco, Eggplant Sorrentino and more. Don’t forget to try one of the homemade desserts like Tiramisu, Rum Cake, Cannoli and Cheesecake. You can also order beer and wine with some good, inexpensive Chiantis by the bottle.
Latte Da Bagelry & Grill
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy. 276-5712
Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
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Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
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Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 859.9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
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How to Dress Like a “Real” Cowboy: 5 Crucial Elements by Alyssa B. Seeing how rodeo season will soon be in full swing, I thought it might be fitting to give you guys a a brief guide on how to dress like a “real” cowboy. First of all, if you are not the “cowboy-type” and have no interest in blending in, by all means wear whatever you want. But, if you want to be virtually indistinguishable from the guys in the arena, there are some important fashion “rules” that need to be adhered to. I have broken them down into 5 key areas:
1.) Hat A cowboy hat is serious business. If you are “in the know,” you can determine many things about a cowboy, by looking at his hat, including where he lives, what event he competes in, and most of all, whether or not he’s a “real” cowboy (or at least knows how to dress like one). The two main considerations here are material and shape. Felt hats are normally going to be more expensive than straw hats, and it is my recommendation that if you are going to spring for a felt hat, get a pretty good one made by a reputable hat maker. By pretty good, I mean some sort of a beaver blend rather than a wool felt. It will last longer and look better in the long run (and in the short, for that matter). Hat quality is determined by the number of “X’s” a hat has, however there is no industry standard for “X’s” so one company’s 10X could be another company’s 20X. Go with around a 6X or better from a company like Resistol or Stetson and you should be fine. If you don’t want to spring for a quality felt, get a nice looking straw hat. As far as shape is concerned, classic clean lines are best. Stay away from the “taco” hat, and the Toby Keith-style hats, keep hat bands simple and black is always a safe color for a felt hat. If you are going with a straw, stay away from colored hats. Tim McGraw might be able to pull off the black straw hat, but alas, Tim is a country music singer, not a cowboy and that is an entirely separate topic. If you don’t want to mess with a cowboy hat at all, baseball caps are acceptable, but my recommendation with ball caps is to either buy one Page 18
from the rodeo vendor show (from the rodeo itself, or one of the rodeo’s sponsor companies is a safe bet) or wear one from your favorite sports team. 2.) Boots Equally important to what you sport on your head is what you choose to put on your feet. You won’t see too many cowboys wearing lace-up boots these days, and pointy toed boots or “cockroach killers” on a guy aren’t going to cut it either. A simple roper-style boot with a flat heel and a round or square toe (square toes are very “in” right now) is your safest bet. Once you get the basic style down, there are hundreds of options in colors, materials and price point. Expect to pay anywhere from $130 for a standard, basic leather boot, up to more than $500 for exotics like ostrich and caiman. Oh, and no matter how pretty the tops of your boots are, your jeans should go over them, not the other way around.
3.) Belt This is a tricky area. A trophy buckle on a cowboy is proof to the rest of the world that he can carry his weight in the arena. A nice custom-designed silver 3-piece buckle says, “I may not have won this, but I am enough of a cowboy to know what looks good holding my pants up.” Pretty much any other kind of purchased western belt buckle (with a few exceptions) screams, “I am not a real cowboy!” Sporting a genuine trophy buckle that someone else won (while some may disagree with me on this) is perfectly acceptable in my book, because if you’re dressed well otherwise, nobody is going to know the difference. Borrow one from a cowboy friend, or check the pawn shops or ebay. Remember, retro is in, so “1956 Champion Saddle Bronc Rider” works, even if you weren’t yet hatched. . . could have been your dad’s, uncle’s or grand pappy’s. If a trophy buckle isn’t an option, my best advice is to keep it simple, and avoid drawing a lot of attention to the area. If you still want a silver buckle, I would recommend a tasteful and simple 3-piece
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style (Vogt makes some really nice ones). Nothing with writing on it. As mentioned previously, a “fake” trophy buckle can be spotted a mile away. Custom-designed silver buckles with initials or a personal brand are totally different, but we won’t get into it here. In the interest of cost and wearability, your best bet might be to just buy a simple leather belt, like the one shown here made by Ariat, that comes with a tasteful buckle. If your boots are brown, buy a brown belt. It doesn’t necessarily need to be the same shade. Same thing goes for black. Leather belts only, please! Do not try to bring back the nylon belt trend of the 80′s and 90′s. Also, you will notice the girls wearing a lot of “bling” aka “sparkly things” on their belts. Some companies are making sparkly belts for guys too. Please don’t buy a sparkly belt. I have seen guys wearing them, but I personally feel that this is wrong on so many levels. A little silver is great, just stay away from the crystals. Thank you.
4.) Jeans When it comes to jeans, I would recommend sticking with a signature western brand like Wrangler, 20X (a division of Wrangler), or Cinch. They come in a plethora of different styles these days, and the style isn’t all that important as long as the fit is right. Just make sure they aren’t too tight (the skin-tight look went out in the 80′s) or too loose (there’s no “sagging” in rodeo) and that they are long enough. Length may be the most crucial part of selecting a good pair of jeans. Remember, you are going to be wearing them over your boots, so they need to be longer than what you would normally buy to wear with shoes. They need to “stack” a little bit so that they still cover the tops of your boots when you are sitting down. If you typically wear a 32″ inseam, you
might want to buy a 34″. If you really want to look the part, take your jeans to the dry cleaners and have them heavy starched. It will make you look sharp and authentic.
5.) Shirt Last but not least, the “cowboy shirt” as my brother referred to them when he was little. A nice button down, whether long sleeved or short will look the best. Stay away from western t-shirts. There are some really bad ones out there. Also, no wild colors, writing or graphics. If you’re getting your jeans starched, go ahead and do your shirt too, and add to your clean, pressed look. At the very least, take an iron to your shirt. It just looks better. As I mentioned, retro styles are very popular right now. Some are your basic “plaid with pearl snaps” numbers, other have some pretty funky graphics. Again, if you want to blend, the K.I.S.S. method is the way to go. For best results, stick with the five basics above. Leave the bolo ties, bandanas, spurs, chaps and any other unnecessary accessories at home. They are either inappropriate for the setting or just wrong in general. Plus, the more items you try to work into your ensemble, the greater chance you have of a direct violation of the cowboy dress code, which is what we are trying to avoid here. Now that you look the part, you just need to come up with a good story for the first person who asks you where you parked your pony. And remember, chicks dig cowboys, so the more authentic you look, the better chance you have of collecting a phone number or two before the night is over. Don’t worry, you can thank me later.
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