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GOOD LUCK FOODS TO SERVE FOR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS By Shelly McRae New Year celebrations symbolize the setting aside of the past and looking forward to a new year of prosperity and good health. When planning your New Year’s party, invite good fortune into your home with some of these good luck foods and traditions. Southern Traditions Hoppin’ John, a dish made from black-eyed peas and pork fat, is thought to have its origins from the African slaves of the early 1800s. As for its powers to attract good luck, that lies in a civil war legend. Lauren Salkeld, writing for Epicurous. com, explains that during a prolonged battle in Vicksburg, Mississippi food stores were nearly depleted when a large cache of black-eyed peas was discovered. The legume has since been considered a symbol of good luck. Serve the Hoppin’ John with an abundance of greens and cornbread. The greens, preferably collard greens, represent money, or more specifically, folding money, while the cornbread represents coin because it is the color of gold coin. European Traditions Greens aren’t just found in the good
luck lore of the south. In Germany and Ireland, green cabbage is served with braised pork or corned beef. Legumes also grace the tables of New Year revelers in the European tradition; lentils in particular are paired with pork, as the lentils resemble coin and pork has its own place in the celebrations. Pork as a New Year’s Eve celebratory food has origins from Spain, Portugal and Austria, among other European countries. The traditions include such delicious dishes as roasted suckling pig, roast pork, pork sausages and pigs’ feet. The pig is a good luck symbol for a prosperous New Year because of its habit of rutting forward; it digs in and pushes forward, letting nothing prevent it from reaching its goal. Hispanic Traditions The tradition of eating a grape at each stroke of the clock at midnight on New Year’s Eve originated in Spain, and was a response to a grape surplus in 1909. It was a practical solution and is now associated with foretelling the fortunes of the coming year. The tradition is common throughout Mexico and South America. The idea behind this tradition is
to eat a grape at each chime of the clock, not to be confused with each second of a countdown to midnight. At midnight, in Spain, the clock in the Plaza del Sol chimes 12 times. A chime lasts just long enough to eat a grape- quickly. Each grape represents one month of the coming year. The first grape is indicative of January, then, and
if sour, January may be a difficult month. Along with the tradition of 12 grapes is custom of placing a coin in the pan dulce, a Mexican sweet bread. The baker in the family hides a coin in one of the treats, and the recipient of the coin is said to have good luck throughout the year.
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2019 PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the Opening Spectacular presented by Honda, the Grand Finale presented by Wells Fargo, float participants, and parade lineup for the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. This year’s theme, “The Melody of Life,” celebrates music, the universal language. Music has the power to bring us together and create the soundtracks that define our lives. O P E N I N G S P E C TA C U L A R PRESENTED BY Honda – “Good Vibrations – A Melody of Life Celebration” The 2019 Opening Spectacular presented by Honda exemplifies “The Melody of Life.” The musical celebration will be led by Dancing with the Stars Champion and a host of Dancing with the Stars Jr., Jordan Fisher. He will be joined by 2019 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal and ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan, and a cast of over 400 as they welcome the first day of the year with musical performances, dancing and a few surprises in between. The Opening Spectacular features (in alphabetical order): Jordan Fisher, Multi-talented A c t o r, M u s i c i a n a n d D a n c e r HTEDance & Spirit Group (Irving, TX) Kaiser Catamount Pride Band & Color Guard (Fontana, CA) Chaka Khan, 2019 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal, joined by her nephew Tyler McCrary and grandsons, Jett and Josh Khan-Corley The Boys of Temecula, Temecula Dance Company (Temecula, CA) Wilson Middle School Drum Corps (Pasadena, CA) GRAND FINALE PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO – “Where Flowers and Football Meet” The 2019 Grand Finale Presented by Wells Fargo caps off this year’s stunning Rose Parade featuring multiplatinum pop artist Anne-Marie. AnneMarie is welcomed to the parade route by Jordan Fisher as they bring parade fans, football fans, and music fans together in the Grand Finale of America’s New Year Celebration. The Grand Finale Features: Anne-Marie, multi-platinum pop artist To punctuate the Grand Finale theme, “Where Flowers and Football Meet,” a celebrity guest will throw a football from the parade route that will magically soar to the Rose Bowl Stadium and be caught by another notable personality. Who’s going to make the throw? Who’s going to make the catch? Stay tuned for the anticipated surprise reveal. Three Tournament of Roses floats are also included; floats representing Page 4
the two teams that will play in the 105th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Washington Huskies, and the Royal Court float. The 2019 Royal Court will debut a new Royal Court float. The float design is inspired by Preston Bailey, globallycelebrated for his unique ability to transform spaces and recently named one of the best wedding planners in the world by Vogue Magazine. For millions of viewers around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition. Join us on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 to experience the floats, bands and equestrians as they parade down Colorado Blvd. Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats January 1, 2019 | All day - January 2, 2019 | E Sierra Madre Blvd & E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107 United States. Following the Rose Parade, walk within feet of the floral and animated masterpieces parked along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards. Come rain or shine, take a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry and learn more about the float process from Tournament volunteers—“White Suiters”—on hand. Comfortable walking shoes and early arrival are suggested. No pets or bikes allowed. SCHEDULE January 1, 2019: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM) January 2, 2019: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM; senior citizens and disabled visitors welcome 7:00– 9:00 AM) TICKET INFORMATION Advance tickets are through Sharp Seating Company. General admission tickets are $15 per person (free for children 5 and under). Ticket sales end 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM daily. LOCATION & PARKING Parking near Post Parade is extremely limited. Free shuttle service is available and strongly recommended. Shuttle service will be available from two locations in Pasadena. Guests using shuttles will also enter the event through a priority line. FREE SHUTTLE LOCATIONS & HOURS OF OPERATIONS: January 1 & 2, 2019: Free parking available at Pasadena City College (1570 E. Colorado Blvd. – enter off Del Mar Boulevard or Bonnie near corner of Hill Avenue). Shuttles run from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM with final departure from Pasadena City College at 2:30 PM. January 2 ONLY, 2019: Free parking available at Rose Bowl
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Stadium Lot B. Shuttles run from 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM with final departure from the Rose Bowl at 2:30 PM. *shuttles depart approximately every 5 minutes* SELF-PARKING: Entrances to Post Parade can be accessed at the corners of Sierra Madre Blvd. & Sierra Madre Villa (East Gate), Sierra Madre Blvd. & Paloma Ave. (West Gate) and Washington Blvd. & Woodlyn Ave. (North Gate) in Pasadena, California. Ticket sales at Park-N-Ride location end at 2:30 PM Advance tickets are also available through Sharp Seating Company. ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING: Victory Park Recreation Center: 2575 Paloma St. (enter on Paloma Street from N. Altadena Drive) MTA/GOLD LINE SHUTTLE SERVICE: The MTA offers shuttle service from the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station on January 1 to the Post Parade venue 12:30–3:00 PM. Shuttle service from the Post Parade area back to the Sierra Madre Villa Station will continue until 5:30 PM. On January 2, shuttle service from the station to Post Parade Park will begin at 7:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Service from the Post Parade venue back to Sierra Madre Villa Station will continue until 5:30 PM. During the hours of operation, the shuttle buses will pick up every five to ten minutes from the station. The cost to ride is a regular fare plus a transfer. For additional information on the Metro transportation services, please call the Metro information line at (800) COMMUTE (266-6883) or visit metro.net. The hearing impaired line is (800) 252-9040. D R O P - O F F, TA X I S , A N D R I D E S H A R E ( U B E R / LY F T ) SERVICES into the Pasadena area may be additional options for your consideration. VISITOR TIPS To expedite through security, clear
bags are strongly reccommended. All strollers, backpacks, purses, bags, etc. are subject to search prior to entry into the Post Parade venue. Skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, tricycles, Segways and wagons are not permitted. Please note that use of a stroller is difficult due to terrain. No animals, except service animals, are permitted within the venue. Wear comfortable walking shoes as there are no trams and seating is limited. Viewing all the floats will require walking a distance of approximately 2.5 miles and will take at least two hours. The venue is often crowded and you will be walking and viewing at a leisurely pace. At the gate entrances, pick up a brochure with a map of the Post Parade venue layout. The brochure is also available at all Park-N-Ride locations. Remember to stay hydrated, particularly if the day is hot. Water is available free-of-charge at three locations within the venue. There are a limited number of food vendors at the venue. Visitors are welcome to bring small quantities of food and non-alcoholic drinks into the venue. (No coolers, please). Before you begin viewing the floats, decide where you and others in your party will meet in case you are inadvertently separated and cannot communicate via cell phone. One option is to meet near the Guest Services tent at the intersection of Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards. There will be ATMs inside the venue. Please deposit your recyclable items in the marked bins. American Sign Language interpreters will be available for hearing impaired guests. Please inquire at entry gates or follow signs at the venue for details.
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RESOLVE TO GET MORE SHUT-EYE? HERE ARE 4 SLEEP TIPS TO HELP As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions of people vow to eat better, work out more and lead a healthier life. But something is missing from this equation. While eating well and getting exercise are extremely important, too often people neglect the keystone of good health: sleep. While few people like daily workout routines or kale salad, most everyone loves sleep. And a good night’s sleep loves you, too: It boosts mental and physical well-being. With today’s stressful, highly caffeinated, screen-addicted lifestyles, millions of Americans do not get enough sleep. There are many reasons for this. A look at the 2017 Sleep in Review study by Sleep Number suggests that sleeping habits are highly individualized and need to be addressed on a case-by-case basis. A look at the numbers This year, more than 30 percent of Americans reported they slept worse than in 2016. A big culprit here is television. Nearly half of all respondents said that television often cuts into their sleep. In fact, 24 percent of millennials and 14 percent of all Americans report that binge watching before bed prevents them from getting enough rest. Nearly 70 percent say worry and responsibility are preventing them from getting the sleep they need. A racing mind keeps many Americans from getting rest, particularly among Gen Xers. Worries about taking care of others - aging parents or young children - can often lead to neglecting yourself. However, putting your own self-care first is often the best way to care for others. Those who sleep well say they
have a healthy balance of taking time for themselves and helping others that need them (39 percent versus 26 percent). Of course, if you’re having difficulty sleeping, this might sound easier said than done. How do you get there? How do you achieve that wonderful, restorative eight hours of sleep? There’s not one right way to do this, but according to the survey, there are several habits good sleepers have: * Ditch the device: Forty-six percent of self-described “good sleepers” never or rarely bring a device to bed. * Have a laugh: Those who sleep well are more likely to watch a comedy before going to sleep. * Keep it cool: Forty-five percent say that cooling down the bedroom temperature is the No. 1 thing they do to improve sleep. * Stay tidy: Those who make their bed every morning are less likely to struggle with sleep. A good night’s sleep can mean the difference between having a wonderful or a horrible day. More and more Americans are realizing this. Over half (54 percent) of those
surveyed are making “improving the quality of their sleep” one of their New Year’s resolutions, which is up 30 percentage points from 2014. An individualized path to better sleep In the past five years, millions of people have embraced software and technology that tracks their eating and exercise habits. These small devices give an individualized report that allows people to monitor their activity and adjust in a way that promotes good habits and health. Similarly, Sleep Number’s SleepIQ technology(R) tracks your sleeping habits, and in the morning, it gives you a personalized report on how you slept, offering insights on how you might improve your sleeping habits. Sleep is so individualized, and there’s no one right way to do it. The more you know about how you’re sleeping, the more you can learn what adjustments you should make to sleep better. Learn more about the latest in sleep tracking and adjustable comfort at sleepnumber.com. - (BPT)
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NEARLY A DOZEN BALD EAGLES SPOTTED AT FIRST COUNT OF SEASON
Eleven bald eagles were confirmed by more than 100 citizen scientists during the first winter bald eagle count of the season on the morning of Sat., Dec. 15. It is the 40th year of the annual count that spans five lakes within San Bernardino National Forest and two California State Park recreation areas on four Saturdays throughout the winter. The results from Saturday are as follows: · Big Bear Lake: 3 subadults (26 participants) · Lake Arrowhead: 1 adult and 2 subadults (6 participants) · Lake Hemet: 2 adult bald eagles (28 participants) · Lake Perris State Recreation Area: 2 adults (26 people) · Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area: 1 adult (30+ participants) Several dozen bald eagles typically spend their winter vacations around Southern California’s lakes, adding to a few resident nesting bald eagles that stay year-round. Agency biologists recruit the public to help monitor the local population by conducing simultaneous counts. The count coordinators from the Forest Service and California State Parks would like to thank those participants for their dedication in getting up early and participating in the event. The success of the eagle counts is entirely dependent on the citizen scientists! There are three more bald eagle counts this winter: Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9. No reservations are needed; just show up at a designated location
at the start time with binoculars and a way to keep time. And don’t forget to dress for winter weather! Time and location details are as follows: · Big Bear Lake area participants will meet at 8 a.m. at the Big Bear Discovery Center on North Shore Drive (Hwy 38) for orientation. Contact Robin Eliason (reliason@ fs.fed.us or 909-382-2832) for more information. Please call 909-3822832 for cancellation due to winter weather conditions – an outgoing message will be left by 6:30 am on the morning of the count, if it has to be cancelled. There will also be a free slideshow presentation about bald eagles at 11 a.m. after each count. · Lake Arrowhead/Lake Gregory area participants will meet at 8 a.m. at the Skyforest Work Center on Hwy 18 for orientation. Contact Robin Eliason (reliason@fs.fed.us or 909-382-2832) for more information. Please call 909-382-2832 for cancellation due to winter weather conditions – an outgoing message will be left by 6:30 am on the morning of the count if it has to be cancelled. · Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area participants should plan to meet at the Silverwood Lake’s park office on Cleghorn Rd. (west of Highway 138) at 8 a.m. for orientation. Contact Mark Wright for more information about volunteering or taking an eagle tour (760-389-2303 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; or email: mark.wright@ parks.ca.gov). · Lake Hemet participants should plan on meeting at the Lake Hemet
Grocery Store at 8:30 a.m. for orientation. · Lake Perris State Recreation Area participants should plan to meet at the Lake Perris Regional Indian Museum at 8 a.m. for orientation. For more information call Lake Perris SRA at 951-940-5600 or the Lake Perris Regional Indian Museum at 951-940-5657.. For eagle viewing any time of the day, there’s a live-feed of the Big Bear bald eagle nest! The nest-cam is provided by the Friends of the Big Bear Valley and can be viewed at the Institute for Wildlife Studies’ website or on YouTube. The webcam monitors a nest on National Forest lands near Big Bear Lake’s north shore. The area around
the nest is closed to all public entry until June 22nd, 2019. The closure encompasses Grout Bay Picnic Area, Grays Peak Trail and surrounding National Forest areas. No entry, including snow play on the edges of the area, is allowed. Bald eagles during nesting season are sensitive to human interference and may abandon nesting activities if feeling threatened. Those who can’t make the counts can still try to see bald eagles around our local lakes this winter. Contact the Big Bear Discovery Center (909382-2790) or the Idyllwild Ranger Station (909-382-2921) for eagle watching tips and etiquette on the San Bernardino National Forest
START THE NEW YEAR THE RIGHT WAY! By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna New Year’s Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities. Whether you’re staying in and celebrating with friends and family, or you’re traveling to a party or city bash, following a few safety tips will ensure that you’re safe and sound when the clock strikes midnight, ringing in the New Year! • Designate a Driver: If you are going to be driving New Years Eve, don’t drink and drive. If you have a friend who does not prefer to drink, make sure they take the wheel. You might even be on the water this New Years Eve. The person in charge of navigating the boat needs to be cautious, and this still applies to them! It is important to be safe on the water as well, so drink sensibly. • Be Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and how others are acting. Stay away from those who are out of control and might cause harm. Taking preventive measures is key. If someone is really intoxicated, prevent them from trying to drive or leaving with someone they do not Page 6
know. It’s important to keep an eye out for each other. • Don’t Drive: If you don’t have to go behind the wheel, avoid it. More people will be driving under the influence on this particular night, so avoid a potentially dangerous accident by staying off the road. Otherwise, be alert and drive defensively. Most importantly, wear your seatbelt! Also, using public transportation is a wise option. If taking a cab is too expensive, crashing at a friend’s place nearby is a convenient solution. • Stick Together: This way we can look out for our friends and family. Going out to parties and nightclubs means a fast-paced, crazy night; so be sure to travel in groups. Having a safety net around you in this environment is imperative. • Monitor your Alcohol Intake: A majority of people will be drinking on New Year’s Eve, and there is nothing wrong with that. Just be sure to pay attention to how much you and others are consuming. Drinking too much alcohol can have lethal affects. Be responsible. • Don’t forget about your pets! They are just as much a part of the family as everyone else. If you are using
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Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna fireworks, anything with loud noises, or fire, be sure that pets are kept at a distance as well as children. None of these are a good mix. • Be careful with open flames: If you’re burning candles, incense or oil burners, remember to extinguish them before you turn in or before you leave the room they are burning
in. Pay extra attention to pets and children around open flames. • Plain and simple, No Fireworks! Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night (in a good way!). By simply using some common sense, we can keep it that way. Ring in the New Year safely!
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NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE By Julie Wimmer Champagne is a New Years Eve staple. Most people, when they hear the word Champagne, think celebration, and New Years Eve is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, celebrations in the world. Whether you are a Champagne and/or wine drinker or not, it is always fun to toast the new year with a sip of the bubbly stuff. Lucky for us, there are different kinds to choose from depending on your palate and budget. What are the different kinds of Champagne? Champagne, as most of us know, is basically sparkling wine, however, there are different types. There is sweet Champagne and dry Champagne, just like wine. When the bottle claims the Champagne is “Extra-dry,” that obviously means it is dry, however, “Brut” means it is the driest kind of Champagne. The sweet bottles of Champagne are called “Sec,” which is sweet, and “Demi-Sec,” which is the sweetest. Picking a dry Champagne or a sweet Champagne can depend on taste, food or price. My father is a wine connoisseur. He has been buying, tasting and testing wine’s since before I was born. We even had a full wine cellar, although it was raw (dug out from the basement with a metal rack put inside,) in our house growing up. Suggestions from my father: Sweet wine and Champagne, according to my father, go with cheeses, red meat and saltier fair. Dry wine and
Champagne are better paired with desserts, fruits and sweeter dishes like a chicken dish with a sweet sauce. Buying Champagne When my husband and I went on our honeymoon in Nantucket years ago, we decided to over-splurge one night on dinner. We’d heard a particular restaurant was worth it, and it was, so we even splurged on the Champagne we ordered to toast ourselves. Each glass, however, was $25. We picked out what was considered an expensive Champagne, and it was certainly delicious, however, that price is steep. You can get a great Champagne at $25 for the entire bottle. You just have to know how to pick it. There are many brands, Korbel, Taittinger , Veuve (with that familiar yellow label,), Dom Perignon, Freixenet and many more that we have seen at liquor stores or heard about from commercials or magazine ads. If you are having guests who know nothing about wine or Champagne and are only going to have a sip at midnight, then it’s okay to go with a Spumante (which you can get for $6) or Freixenet. If you care about the taste however, do some research. Dom Perignon is high end, and yes, delicious no matter what type you pick, but a bottle can run you $100 and up. If you have that sort of cash and want to spend it, great, you are very fortunate. Taittinger has been rated in wine magazines and they have bottles, both dry and sweet, that
start at $23. A nice pick for a dinner party or New Years Eve. Veuve is very popular, however they also have great prices (like Taittinger) and many fantastic tastes to choose from. This brand is a great option for a large party on New Years Eve.
DAZZLING NEW YEARS PARTY LOOKS FROM HEAD TO TOE ‘Tis the season for glitzing up a sparkling holiday look. From office parties and family gatherings to community events and charity galas, now is the time to look and feel your best. It may be a hectic time of year, but with a little preparation and creativity you can dazzle all season long. Try these quick and easy tips from beauty and style expert Jennifer Walsh for a stellar head-to-toe holiday look: * Start with your hairstyle. Create a chic and classic look by pulling your hair back into a simple ponytail and embellish with a jeweled headband to shine in the festive holiday lights. Complete the look with understated stud earrings. * When it comes to makeup this holiday season, you can be more daring with your eyes and lips. A deep smoky eye in shades of gray, bronze or plum is sure to turn up any look. If you are looking to catch someone special under the mistletoe, nothing stands out more than a bold red lip. * For your nails, opt for a gel manicure in a neutral hue that will go from day to night. The gel finish will last for weeks without chipping - no matter how many presents you wrap or parties you attend. Moreover, it
will save you the time, hassle and expense of multiple visits to the nail salon. * A sleeveless black dress is perfect for the holidays, allowing you to attend a variety of events by changing just a few accessories. Choose two elements of your look to introduce
shine, texture or color. I often go for a bold statement necklace or add a glitzy belt. On those chilly nights, incorporate a simple wrap or cardigan. * Finish your outfit by selecting a pair of eye-catching shoes with metallic studs or jeweled trim. They
are a great way to show off your personality and are sure to turn heads. Follow these tips to create a holiday style that is all your own and get ready to hit the town while enjoying the season’s festivities with family, friends and loved ones. BPT
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TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES 2019 ROSE QUEEN LOUISE SISKEL The Tournament of Roses® has named Louise Deser Siskel as the 101st Rose Queen at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The event took place at the Pasadena Playhouse and was hosted by Chris Schauble, co-anchor of the KTLA 5 Morning News. The announcement was made by 2019 Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny and follows a month-long selection process with 24 Pasadena area schools participating in interviews. The Rose Queen and Royal Court were selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement. During the coronation ceremony, President Freeny presented Rose Queen Louise with a Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600 cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds. Queen Louise is a senior at Sequoyah High School and lives in San Marino. She is currently a member of the Debate Team, the Judicial Committee at Sequoyah High School, and YMCA Youth and Government. Her research in space biology has been funded by NASA Ames, and she is currently conducting breast cancer research at Charles Drew University. Louise enjoys reading, playing board games with her family, traveling, and laughing with friends. She plans to
Louise Deser Siskel, facing out, is the 101st Rose Queen study cellular and molecular biology and would like to attend Johns Hopkins University, The University of Chicago, or Tufts University. Louise is the daughter of Charlie Siskel and Abigail Deser; she has one brother, Simon.
2019 Rose Queen Louise and the Royal Court will attend numerous community and media functions, serving as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community, and the greater Los Angeles area. The grand finale
will be their appearance on the Royal Court float in the 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and attending the 105th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual, both on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
TIPS FOR HOSTING A NEW YEARS PARTY THAT SHINES Entertaining with family and friends is one part of the holiday season that we all look forward to. But holiday hosting can sometimes be harried. To keep you and your guests merry this season, consider hosting a wine party that shines. David Mirassou, wine expert and sixth generation of America’s oldest winemaking family, believes that food and wine enhance one another and are best shared with family and friends. His secret to hosting a stressfree soiree is planning for a creative, small-bite menu with wine pairings that highlight the flavors of each dish. “The wine you select should complement the food, look beautiful on the table and inspire toasts,” says Mirassou. “The right wine can add elegance to any holiday occasion and it can play an important role as both a gift and entertaining staple at celebrations throughout the season.” Here are a few wine entertaining and gift-giving tips to get you in the holiday spirit: * Offer small bites and festive fare. Prepare an assortment of appetizers and small plates for entertaining, allowing your guests more sampling opportunities and letting you out of the kitchen to mingle more. Page 10
* Create a cozy setting. Consider setting up food stations in your home to allow guests to congregate in different areas. Floor cushions around a coffee table and coasters on the mantle will encourage mingling. * Plan to offer your guests both a red wine and a white wine. A Chardonnay has wide appeal because it has fruitforward flavors to maximize food pairing options. A Pinot Noir also has great versatility in food and wine pairings. * How much wine should you serve? A general rule of thumb is to plan on about one glass of wine per person for each hour of the gathering. * Stretch your wine dollar. Now is the time to take advantage of price breaks for purchases of six or more bottles at many supermarket chains. For an event, the savings can really add up. * Personalize a gift from the vine. Not hosting this season? With very little effort, wine can be a gift with a personal touch. Embellish wine gift bags or boxes with festive ribbon and trim or add a custom neck tag by writing a note about the wine you are giving. Having trouble picking the right wine to give as a gift? Visit Mirassou.com to take their quiz and
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see what’s right for you, along with some wine pairing ideas. You can also visit the site or Facebook.com/ MirassouWinery for more entertaining tips and recipe ideas. Try this Belgian Endive and Dried Cherry Quinoa Salad - an easy-toprepare recipe that is also festive in its presentation. Belgian Endive with Dried Cherry Quinoa Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook/stand time: 22 minutes Chill time: at least 1 hour Ingredients: Salad: 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or broth 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 24 Belgian endive spears Dressing: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions: Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve; drain well. Bring stock and quinoa to a boil in a small
saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then let cool. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and stir into quinoa with cherries, chives and thyme. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Stir in walnuts and spoon into endive spears. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Makes 8 servings. Recipe tip: This light appetizer may be prepared one day ahead. Add walnuts and spoon into endive spears just before serving. Use a tri-color quinoa blend for extra color. Pairs best with Mirassou Sunset Red.
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ELKS PRESENT WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Story and Photos by: Mike Klinger Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the “Mission to Remember, Honor and Teach” is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. On December 15, under brilliant blue skies overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean, Elks from Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley, Newport Harbor and Huntington Beach joined over 300 visitors to honor our fallen veterans at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar. Over 2,000 donated wreaths were located throughout the Memorial Park awaiting placement on grave sites by visitors, first stating the fallen veteran’s name followed by a salute if so required. The Mission Viejo Elks, gathered support from the Veterans Committee, chaired by Jerrie Muir along with Charity Bingo, and donated $2,000 or 120 wreaths for the ceremony. For three consecutive years, Orange Elks Coast District National Veterans Service Chairman, Dave Perry, organized the Elks effort to support our community and honor our fallen heroes. Following the welcome address delivered by Pacific View Location Manager Marie Hess, a Gold Star Wife spoke about her husband’s career in the military along with her entire family of veterans. Mission Viejo Elks Exalted Ruler, Mike Klinger, addressed the guests and explained the mission of the Elks. “An important part of the Elks mission throughout the country is to
support disabled children and our veterans. Everyday small lodges around the country help veterans and their families with meals, housing, hospital visits or serving dinner at a local military base. Recently the Mission Viejo Elks have provided a holiday dinner for a Battalion of 300 Marines at Camp Pendleton, played Bingo with veterans at Long Beach Veterans Hospital, partnered with Esperanza School special needs students who handmade “Blankets for the Brave” and adopted two veterans families this holiday season donating Christmas trees, decorations, gifts, clothes and a much-needed bed and laptop.” Exalted Ruler Mike Klinger speaks about the mission of As the presentations wound down, the Elks the visitors were eager to begin placing the wreathes. As the visitors roamed the hillside, each person carefully viewed each headstone, found a veteran’s resting place, knelt-down and slowly positioned the wreath. Then in reverence, stated the name of the hero that lie beneath, “John Francis Reilly, United States Navy, World War ll. Thank you for your service”. The Elks are proud to serve our communities and pledge to our veterans that we will never forget. The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating 49 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 lodges in the Orange Coast District of MV Elks and Viet Nam Vet Dave Angelo places wreath the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 150year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share” For information regarding Elks programs or membership, call 949 830-3557.
2,000 wreathes were placed on the beautiful Pacific View grounds
Air Force Reserve, Steve Schock, with his family Ruth, Allison, Catherine and Christian Campoy visit Steve’s mom and dad’s final resting place.
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FRIENDS OF CASA SET RECORD-BREAKING NET OF $452K AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Friends of CASA, a fundraising auxiliary of the non profit hosted its 2018 Holiday Luncheon at The Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point which had a record breaking net with more than $452,000 raised. The money will go directly to supporting CASA’s mission of recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers who mentor and advocate for children in the foster care system The past five years have been record breaking hit for this annual Luncheon and Fashion Show that began as a Holiday Tea - its now in its 23nd year of existence and has brought in over 4 million dollars since 1995. This years luncheon was chaired by Melissa Rohani and Michelle Fisher, who were assisted by a team of over 85 members from the Friends of CASA (FOCASA) auxiliary group, which is led by the newly appointed FOCASA President, Lori Jackson. The halls and decks outside of the ballroom were filled with over 500 guests as they bid on 200 auction packages during the champagne reception. Guests were able to fulfill a foster child’s wish through ornaments placed on the “Starfish Wish Trees”, featuring 202 different wishes from the children in the CASA program which included items like dance classes, summer camp and a laptop computer for a college bound young adult. Everything about this event says “Welcome to the Holidays” so it’s a must do for anyone wanting to start off the holiday season in style and make a difference in our county. For the second year in a row the trees were sponsored and beautifully decorated by Barclay Butera Interiors. The ballroom at the Monarch Beach Resort was beautifully decorated and styled by Elite OC Productions. Tory Burch created an immersive experience, down to the Tory Burch designed table cloths and napkins. This year’s fashion presentation by Tory Burch and South Coast Plaza featured Celebrity Fashion Stylist, Brad Goreski, on stage to help present the collections. Tory Burch showed 20 beautiful looks from the Resort 2019 collection, as well as the Spring/Summer 2019 Tory Sport collection. Guests dined on baby organic greens with caramelized apples, sun dried golden raisin and toasted walnuts in a champagne white truffle vinaigrette dressing. The second course was a delightful ginger and lemongrass glazed chicken breast with warm ginger scented potato salad, citrus julienne vegetables in a star anise jus. The dessert served was a decadent Caramel Illanka bar and blackout brownie with salted caramel sauce, caramel popcorn and fresh raspberries. This year’s keynote speaker was the 2017-2018 Miss Outstanding Teen Arizona, Dimon Sanders. Dimon shared her story of entering the foster care system in June of 2009. “Over the course of my 5 years in the foster care system, I had 2 attorneys, 5 behavioral health specialists, 5 therapists, 5 case managers, attended 5 schools and lived in 13 different foster care placements. That’s a total of 35 people who came in and out of my life. My source of consistency was person number 36, my CASA”. Ms. Sanders proudly shared with the crowd that she was adopted out of the foster care system with the help of her Court Appointed Special Advocate and has since graduated college. An opportunity drawing donated by Lugano Diamonds was a Diamond Bangle featuring 3.69cts Round Brilliant Collection VS Diamonds set in 18K White Gold which values for $20,000, was won by CASA Board of Directors Member, Susan Leibel. Diamond Starfish Sponsors for this event include the Official Jewelry Sponsor, Lugano Diamonds, and Shiva Ommi. Ruby Starfish Sponsors are Michelle and David Fisher as well as Melissa and Parsa Rohani. Through the annual Holiday Luncheon, the Friends of CASA raise awareness of the CASA program, recruiting volunteers and long-term donors to CASA. This year’s Executive Committee of the Holiday Luncheon was comprised by the following Friends of CASA members: Kimberly DeLamar Matties, Jennifer Gonzales Oxen, Jennifer Hanlon, Debra Klein-Sanner, Lori Jackson, Joanna James, Molly Jolly, Patty Juarez, Mei Li, Sandi Marino, Debbie Masek, Colleen Masterson, Sarah Minakary, Stefanie Stamires, Janine Wald and Marjie Zethraus. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County is a privatelyfunded non-profit organization that serves severely abused, neglected and abandoned children through the recruitment, training and continued support of volunteers who advocate and mentor these children, representing their best interest in the courtroom and other settings. Founded in 1985, with major support from the Junior League of Orange County, CASA serves approximately 700 of the children who move through the dependency court system due to being victims of abuse and neglect. They are able to serve these children through the generous support of those who donate to CASA as well as the immeasurable compassion and commitment of their CASA advocates. At CASA of Orange County, their mantra is I am for the Child. For more information, please visit www.casaoc.org. Page 12
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Lori Jackson with South Coast Plaza featured Celebrity Fashion Stylist Brad Goreski, and Regan Phillips
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SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES KIDS NIGHT AT THE BALLET FOR AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S HARLEQUINADE
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has a special Kids Night at the Ballet offer for the West Coast Premiere of American Ballet Theatre’s new production of Harlequinade on Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. With the purchase of one full-price ticket, parents can receive a second ticket free for children. Ticket prices start at just $39. Children and families are also encouraged to arrive early and enjoy pre-show activities in the Segerstrom Hall lobby beginning at 6:00 p.m., including a coloring station, crafts, photo opportunities and more! Costumed dancers from American Ballet Theatre will also be present for meet-and-greet with photo and selfie opportunities. Center President Terrence W. Dwyer said, “We’re so pleased to present Harlequinade, a thrilling new production by American Ballet Theatre. Harlequinade, with its exceptional performers, delightful humor, and lavish sets, costumes and music, provides a perfect introduction for families and children to the wonders of dance and theater. Dwyer added, “We’re especially proud the production features 42 students from the Center’s American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, which offers unparalleled training opportunities for children from throughout the county. We hope this special Kids Night at the Ballet will encourage entire families to experience a world-class production, hopefully inspiring many young dancers to pursue their artistic dreams.” This new staging of a rare comic gem was created over a remarkable 18 months by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, inspired by the archival notes of Marius Petipa.
American Ballet Theatre: Harlequinade - Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside in Harlequinade. Photo by: Rosalie O’Conno
Harlequinade is set to a score by Riccardo Drigo, played live by Pacific Symphony. The ballet’s sets and costumes are by Robert Perdziola, praised by Forbes as a “feast of colors and whimsy.” Opening Night cast includes Isabella Boylston as Columbine, James Whiteside as Harlequin, Stella Abrera as Pierette and Thomas Forster as Pierrot. Additional performances of Harlequinade from January 18–20 include casts featuring Misty Copeland, Skylar Brandt, Sarah Lane, Hee Seo, Christine Shevchenko, Cassandra Trenary, Alexandre Hammoudi, Blaine Hoven, Carlos Gonzalez, Tyler Maloney, Calvin Royal III and Daniil Simkin.
The Story In the first act, the Harlequin and Columbine are kept apart by her father Cassandre, who would prefer that his daughter marry the wealthier (and older!) Lèandre. Not to be deterred, Harlequin tries futilely to win Cassandre over, only to be turned away again and again by Cassandre and his servant Pierrot. Finally, with the help of a Good Fairy and Pierrot’s sympathetic wife Pierrette, Harlequin’s bad fortunes are turned around, and Cassandre agrees to bless the union. Harlequin and Columbine are married in the festive second act, when love finally triumphs over all. Single tickets for American Ballet
Theatre’s Harlequinade start at $39 and are available now online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. To take advantage of the Kids Night opportunity, use promo code KIDS. For inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 7550236. American Ballet Theatre is one of the great dance companies in the world. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope and outreach. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1940, ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 300,000 people, and is the only major cultural institution to do so. Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair for the last 29 years, has been the resident orchestra of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for over a decade. Currently in its 40th anniversary season, the Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years and is recognized as an outstanding ensemble making strides on both the national and international scene, as well as here in Orange County. Pacific Symphony is dedicated to expanding the orchestral repertoire, In addition to Segerstrom Center for the Arts as a presenting and producing institution, it also identifies the beautiful 14-acre campus that embraces the Center’s own facilities as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award®-winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art.
Isabella Boylston as Columbine and James Whiteside as Harlequin. Photo by: Alan Alejandro
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Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices T.S. No. 027325-CA APN: 759-262-31 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/5/2008. 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 On 1/24/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/11/2008, as Instrument No. 2008000063248, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MICHELLE MCCORMICK AND JOHN MCCORMICK, WIFE AND HUSBAND WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK 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: ON THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE ORANGE CIVIC CENTER, 300 E. CHAPMAN, ORANGE, CA 92866 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 described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 41 BLAKEMORE DR LADERA RANCH, CA 92694-0248 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $980,944.28 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. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 027325-CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish in Ladera Ranch News 12-21-2018, 12-28-2018, 01-04-2019
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THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 2019 ROYAL COURT
The seven members of the 2019 Royal Court are (in alphabetical order): Lauren Michele Baydaline is a senior at Westridge School and lives in South Pasadena. She is currently Secretary of the Associated Student Body, Founder and Head of Every Body Affinity, Head of book club, 3rd year Peer to Peer, Volunteer in Reading Rocks program at Hillsides, and a Camp Counselor at YMCA Glendale. Lauren enjoys reading, writing poetry, and spending time with friends and family. She plans to study biology, linguistics, and Latin and would like to attend Boston College, Duke University, Emory University, Tulane University, University of Richmond, or Villanova University. Lauren is the daughter of Nick and Selena Baydaline; she has one brother, Christian. “Personally, melody of life means the pace at which life flows. Life is an unpredictable symphony,” she said. “Every moment, experience, and memory all flow together to create a melody. There are good parts and bad parts, where the beats may speed up and intensify, but each part of the piece is what makes it unique. Life is a melody, and we are all the composers to our own pieces.” Ashley Symone Hackett is a senior at John Muir High School and lives in Pasadena. She is currently a member of the Black Student Union, Pasadena Panthers Youth Cheer and Dance, John Muir Pep Squad, Secretary of the Associated Student Body, a dance trainer with Los Angeles Country Tiny Tots, activities leader with the VA of Greater Los Angeles, and youth leader at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Ashley enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking with her dad, watching football and basketball, hiking, and swimming. She plans to study human biology and would like to attend University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, or University of Washington. Ashley is the daughter of Alvin and Ramona Hackett; she has two siblings, Jordan and Kennedy. “For me, “The Melody of Life” means that everyone has highs and lows in life, but just like in music both high notes and low notes add value to the piece, just as it would in life,” she said. “Low times in life are often dreaded but to me these times help add value and character to an individual. Without the low times that I have experienced, I would not be able to appreciate the high moments of life that I have been blessed with.” Rucha S. Kadam is a senior at La Cañada High School and lives in La Cañada Flintridge. She is currently a member of the LCHS Varsity soccer team, Assistance League of Flintridge, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Space Academy, 2018 Miss Page 16
La Cañada Flintridge Royal Court, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Board, Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Treasurer of LCHS Associated Student Body (ASB), Hackademia Director, and LCUSD Technology and Computer Science Intern. She plans to study computer science or medical science and would like to attend Amherst College, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, Swarthmore College, or Wellesley College. Rucha enjoys baking, reading, listening to music, playing board games, and the piano. Rucha is the daughter of Shailesh Kadam and Vaishali Bhosale; she has one brother, Ahan. “Music is universal – it transcends the barriers of language, religion, race, culture, or ideological beliefs and culture.” she said. “Music can bring together people by connecting them through the feelings that all humans share with each other. Music has the ability to evoke our most raw and powerful emotions. Music can draw out experiences and memories that unify us, despite our differences. Music can have an immense impact on our lives.” Sherry Xiaorui Ma is a senior at San Marino High School and lives in Temple City. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of the San Marino High School Titanian Yearbook, President and Founder of the MakeA-Wish Club, and a Varsity Basketball Manager. Sherry enjoys playing the flute and piano, reading, dancing, and spending time with friends. She plans to study communication and media studies and would like to attend Emerson College, Fordham University, New York University, or University of Southern California. Sherry is the daughter of Alex Luk and Kristy Ma; she has one sister, Sally Yang. “Music is a language that is spoken through emotions. Not everyone can understand words, but everyone understands the power of love and kindness,” she said. “We are all connected, just like the music notes that are intermittently connected. Music gives you the power to reach people you know, and even the people you don’t know. The “Melody of Life” is about the musical conversation all around us that expresses what cannot be said. This melody can help humans forget their differences and come together to transform negativity into hope, freedom, and color. This year’s theme has a very deep emotional connection to me because of how passionate I am about artistic expression.” Micaela Sue McElrath is a senior at Westridge School and lives in Pasadena. She is currently an afterschool volunteer tutor with Stars,
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Vice President of the 12th grade class at Westridge School, 3rd year Peer to Peer Counselor, and a Teacher Assistant in a 4th grade classroom. Micaela enjoys being involved in community service, all things fashion, hair, and makeup, and is avid watcher of football and baseball. She plans to study psychology, education, and English and would like to attend Bard College, Connecticut College, Fordham University, Trinity College, or University of Southern California. Micaela is the daughter of Matthew McElrath and Inez EnguidanosMcElrath; she has four siblings, Stuart, Belen, Mariah, and Evan. “Throughout the years, I have listened to many different types of music styles and genres; ranging from country music to radio hits,” she said. “The diversity in my music choices reflect the diversity in my life. My dad introduced me to classic rock while my mom raised me on Mexican love songs. The constant throughout all of this has been my love for Selena Quintanilla. I grew up listening to her music with my family. Selena has served as a role model to me of a strong woman with an influential voice, using her gifts to help others.” Helen Susan Rossi is a senior at Flintridge Preparatory School and lives in La Cañada Flintridge. She is currently a member or the Cooking Club, Diversity Club, Flint Leadership Club, and a Flintridge Prep Senior Leader. Helen’s community activities include National Charity League of Glendale, Senior Girl Scout, Troop 7331, Hathaway Sycamores Tutor, Arthritis Foundation Intern and Arthritis Foundation 2018 Youth Honoree. Helen enjoys cooking, photography, creative writing, and drawing. She plans to study business and psychology and would like to attend the New York University, University of California, Los Angeles, or University of Southern California. Helen is the daughter of Philip and Susan Rossi. “The theme “The Melody of Life,” reminds me of my days as a summer counselor when I taught young
campers to play the recorder,” she said. “Some caught on quickly, and others had to work harder to master the notes, but we all helped each other out. We laughed uproariously at the terrible sounds that first emerged, but eventually they all played a respectable version of “Yankee Doodle.” That truly represents “The Melody of Life” because with perseverance and support we created a melody together.” Louise Deser Siskel is a senior at Sequoyah High School and lives in San Marino. She is currently a member of the Debate Team, and Judicial Committee at Sequoyah High School, YMCA Youth and Government, and researching breast cancer under Dr. Shehla Pervin at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Louise enjoys reading, playing board games with her family, traveling, and laughing with friends. She plans to study cellular and molecular biology and would like to attend Johns Hopkins University, The University of Chicago, or Yale University. Louise is the daughter of Charlie Siskel and Abigail Deser; she has one brother, Simon. “For me, “The Melody of Life” is standing at the lab bench at 7am, singing along to show tunes,” she said. “It is classical music when I’m writing and 2000’s hits when I’m nervous. I belt out Cole Porter verses with my grandfather and ABBA anthems with my friends. Music has an astounding capacity to bring people together and has always been an integral part of my favorite traditions and most treasured memories. Music makes the world a more forgiving and more joyful place.” The Announcement and Coronation of the 101th Rose Queen® and Presentation of the 2019 Royal Court is on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Pasadena Playhouse; the event is sponsored by Citizens Business Bank. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase from Sharp Seating Company.
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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
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They offer moderately priced and high-quality Persian food made fresh from scratch. We promise great service and clean restaurant. Your total satisfaction is always guaranteed.
27771 Center Dr., Mission Viejo 949-340-1011 BLK BURGRZ
Offering an extensive menu of premium American Wagyu and Kobe beef burgers, along with salads and entrees such as chicken, salmon and salmon risotto. There is a full bar with more than 50 craft beers, more than a dozen draft beer, and bottles of your favorite domestic and imported beer.
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K7, Ladera Ranch 949-429-6666 CASA RANCHERO Classic Mexican cantina
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-276-7800 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 949-461-7170
CORKY’S KITCHEN & BAKERY Famous for their pancakes as big as your plate and their breakfast combos. They also serve a variety of lunch and dinner items as well as homemade pies and cookies.
27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-4439
COSMO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN Come and join us for delicious authentic Italian food in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
CHOYA JAPANESE CUISINE Japanese sushi bar & restaurant
25612 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-347-2465
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Homestyle barbecue
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-1729 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.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3, Ladera Ranch 949-365-8777 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.
26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 949-348-2386
FORTE MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO An excellent choice for fresh and healthy Mediterranean food
1701 Corporate Dr. Ladera Ranch 949-388-7999 GRABBA GREEN Gluten-free and hundred percent whole foods made fresh breakfast lunch dinner and snacks food and juice near Rancho post office by Arco station.
29880 Santa Margarita Parkway, RSM JERRY’S WOOD FIRED DOGS
Serving a variety of hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers and a couple of veggie options. Known for their wood-fired food and delicious toppings. Hours are from 11am 8pm, serving lunch and dinner.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch 949-347-1156
JALAPENO’S RESTAURANT Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including chili Verde, omelets, huevos rancheros, tostadas, carne asada, menudo, traditional burritos including beef, chicken, fish, beans (Vegetarian), chile relleno, taquitos, enchiladas, imported and domestic beers.
27602 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-5614 KAN PAI SUSHI
Sushi and Japanese Cuisine.
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6, Ladera Ranch 949-429-2772
G u id e PINO’S CUCINA Authentic Italian cuisine from all regions of Italy and also traditional Sicilian food. Italian beer and wine is also available to compliment your meal. You will feel like you are having a home-cooked meal in Italy!
27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch. 949-388-4931 THE RANCH SPORTS GRILL All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games plus Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 949-429-7737
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Coffee, tea, sandwiches Breakfast & lunch
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1101 Corporate Dr. Ladera Ranch 949-364-8537 O’NEILL’S BAR & GRILL Located at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club we have daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-218-0865 PAUL’S PANTRY The best family owned breakfast and lunch menu that specializes in homestyle cooking.
27409 Bellogente, Mission Viejo. 949-364-1088 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.
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-1957
TANNINS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Contemporary setting for Italian fare plus an extensive wine list with recommended food pairings.
27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano 949-661-8466
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Have you dined out recently in Ladera Ranch? The Ladera Ranch News would like your opinion and we are actively looking for more reviews of local area restaurants that are NOT already listed on this page. Please make it brief and informative with 50 words or less. Reviews must include your name, phone or email address (please do not send reviews on fast food or strictly pizza places). Please send your Restaurant Review to newseditorials@yahoo.com
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.
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661
28562 Oso Pkwy, Las Flores 949-216-9029
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FAMILY FEATURES
rom your own hometown to the far reaches of the globe, there are thousands of destinations just waiting to be discovered by adventurous souls. Satisfying your itch to get out and explore may take you across town or across the ocean, but adhering to some common principles can make your travels extra rewarding. n Step outside your comfort zone and try new things, be it zip lining or sampling an unfamiliar food. n Follow your instincts, though, and keep safety first and foremost. Be wary of places that generally make you question your well-being, and never travel alone. n Capture the memories, whether in a journal or in pictures, so you can reflect and reminisce when you return back home. Gearing up properly is essential no matter where your travels take you. Make sure you’re well-prepared for your next epic journey with these must-haves for adventurous travelers and find more travel-friendly advice at eLivingToday.com.
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Let it roll
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Taking to the trails may mean you’re traveling by foot, but bicycling is another exciting way to explore. However, an average street bike isn’t appropriate for most trails. A mountain bike outfitted with rugged tires designed for optimal traction and superior suspension is a much safer option. If you’ll be primarily on trails or doing downhill treks, a bike specifically geared for those conditions is best. Fat bikes are a good alternative for riders who want more year-round versatility.
Lay your head
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If you’ll be sleeping outdoors, a tent is a must to protect yourself from inclement weather and the less hospitable of Mother Nature’s creatures. The sizes, styles and options are plentiful, but features like rainproof material and ample ventilation are top picks for most adventurers. Other important considerations: seasonality, sleeping capacity and ease of assembly. Also keep transport in mind, and be sure your tent is no larger (or heavier) than what you can comfortably carry to your destination.
The excitement doesn’t need to stop even if you need a break from the action. Escape into the thrilling world of bestselling author James Rollins’ “The Seventh Plague.” An archaeologist, missing for years, stumbles out of the Egyptian desert. He dies before he can explain, but his autopsy reveals his body began mummifying while he still lived. In an adventure stretching from a lost desert tomb to an Arctic engineering complex Sigma Force must confront an ancient biological threat made real by modern science. Find more at harpercollins.com.
Protect your feet
Proper footwear is vital for an active traveler, and hiking boots are among the leading choices for an adventurer. Proper fit and size are critical, as this affects whether your boot is providing adequate support without friction that can result in painful blisters. A good rule of thumb is to shop near the end of the day when your feet are most likely to be swollen and wear socks comparable to what you’ll wear on the trail. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
Pack it up
Wherever your adventures take you, having someplace to store your essentials is a must. Backpacks are a practical solution because once slung over your shoulders, your hands are free to aid your exploration. The distribution of weight also makes for a more comfortable journey. Particularly if you’ll be loading up your pack, you’ll want to shop for quality over cost and find a bag with strong, reinforced seams, sturdy straps and durable zippers or clasps..
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Offering approx. 2600 sq. ft with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. 7700 Charming gated community in Las Flores. Offering approx. 1700 sq. ft lot. Located on a quest Culdesac and just renovated top to sq. ft with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Attached two car garage and bottom. Impeccable home. lovely backyard with privacy and sunset views. A rare find.
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This beautiful custom estate home is situated on an acre of flat Offering approx. 1400 sq. ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. usable land. Offering approx..6400 sq ft with a private detached Detached condo with a two car garage and nice size yard. 2 bedroom guest house. Poo/spa and sport court Walking distance to local schools.
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