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R e p. M i m i W a l t e r s A n n o u n c e s S h a l i n s h a h as Congressional App Challenge Winner Congresswoman Mimi Walters announced the winner of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 45th District. Speaking about the Congressional App Challenge, Congresswoman Walters said: “Orange County’s students are among the brightest in the country, and I was so impressed by the apps they submitted to the Congressional App Challenge. This year’s winner is Shalin Shah, a student at Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita. We were impressed by his technical skill and his desire to improve healthcare for people who might otherwise be unable to access it. Congratulations to Shalin, the other winners, and the honorable mentions! I thank all of the brilliant students who created apps this year and look forward to hosting the Congressional App Challenge again in 2017.” “Glaucoma is one of the most deadly eye diseases, causing people permanent vision loss,” said Shalin Shah. “Unfortunately, without regular visits to the doctors, there’s no way people can know they have glaucoma, ultimately resulting in unnecessary blindness. Lumos can help people screen themselves for glaucoma without even the need for doctors and potentially save millions of people from losing vision. Throughout the months
it took me to research and develop Lumos, I have not only explored so many new areas of computer science and biology, but I’ve also been able to contribute to the STEM community in a new way. And that’s what means the most to me.” Beckman High School’s Sara Du was the first runner-up with her app rePear, which provides support for people struggling with depression. Sishir Giri, who attends Tustin High School, was awarded third place for his app, Caucus, to help students find more straightforward answers to their questions. University High School’s Anne Xu earned an honorable mention in the sustainability category for her app, Green Guide, to make it easier for young learners to find information on waste disposal. Roxanna and Sarina Rabiee won honorable mentions in the “students helping students” category for their app that enables students to create schedules to more effectively manage their time; Roxanna attends University High School, and Sarina is a fourth grader at Turtle Rock Elementary. Yufeng Zhou of Santa Margarita Catholic High School was awarded an honorable mention in the healthy living category for his app that teaches the basics of exercise and fitness. The winners were selected by a panel of
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TAX PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR 2016 FROM KIM COYLE CPA
Dear Client; As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to think of planning strategies that will help lowering your taxes for 2016. My goal is for you to leverage your tax deductions and credit to the fullest extent. I want to briefly discuss five different strategies that can be powerful tools in lowering your tax bill. And the really great part is that each of these strategies is easy to understand and implement. Here are the strategies: 1. Prepay Expenses The IRS allows cash-basis taxpayers to prepay and deduct qualifying expenses up to 12 months in advance (through December 2017) without challenge, adjustment, or change by the IRS. For a cash-basis taxpayer, qualifying expenses include lease payment on business vehicles, rent payments on offices and machinery, and business and malpractice insurance premiums. This is a great way to pump up your 2016 deductions with expenses you will eventually pay anyway. 2. Stop Billing Customers and Patients An easy strategy for reducing your taxable income for this year is to stop billing your customers until December 31, 2016. Customers, patients, and insurance companies generally don’t pay until billed. Not billing customers and patients is a time-tested tax planning strategy that business owner have used successfully for years. 3. Buy Office Equipment With Section 179, you can write off up to $500,000 of office equipment in 2016. Qualifying Section 179 purchases include new and used personal property such as equipment, computers, desks, chairs, and certain qualifying vehicles. To qualify for Section 179, you need to both buy the items and put them in business service on or before midnight December 31, 2016. 4. Use Your Credit Cards If you are a sole proprietor, the day you charge a purchase to your business or personal credit card is the day the expense is deductible, Therefore, as a proprietor, consider using your credit cards to buy office supplies and other business necessities. If you operate your business as a corporation, and if the corporation has a credit card in the corporate name, the same rule applies: the date of charge is the date of deduction for the corporation. But if you operate your business as a corporation and you are the personal owner of the credit card, the corporation must reimburse you if you want the corporation to realize the tax deduction, and that happens on the date of reimbursement. Thus, submit your expense report and have your corporation make its reimbursements to you before midnight on December 31. 5. Don’t Assume You Are Taking Too Many Deductions Make sure your record all of your rightful deductions for 2016, because if your business deductions exceed your business income, you have a tax loss for the year. After a few modifications to the loss, tax law calls this a “net operating loss,” or an NOL. The good news is that tax law allows you to carry back the NOL for two years and get instant refunds from taxes previously paid. If, after going back for two years, you still have unused losses, you can carry them forward for up to 20 years. In other words, you have a 22-year window during which you can realize the benefits of your deductions. So always document your expenses in order to get your rightful deductions. Please do not hesitate contact me if you want to discuss in greater depth any of the strategies outlined above.
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5 bold steps to reshape your life
Time to reflect back on 2016 and set your sights on 2017. How did the year progress, and what did you accomplish? Maybe your goals included: A new promotion, a new car, a bigger house, better health or more meaningful relationships. Did they happen? Has that time come to raise the bar and make a fundamental change? At first glance it may seem impossible, but nothing changes unless you take control. Maybe 2017 is the year you start living life more on your own terms - and start today by employing these five tips: * Live a life that is true to you. Wrestle with this one. Dig deep. Is it work? Then make passion for that work front and center. Is it skill building? Then tackle an online class in a skill you need, or just want to explore. Is it where you live, or who you are sharing life with or want to share it with? Stare it down and chart one bold step toward change. The biggest regret at the end of life’s journey is abandoning your dreams. And for most people it’s just pure fear that they weren’t good enough, so they “turtle shell” up. Stop. No retakes. One mantra: Live Life Now. Repeat: This is Your Life. Find what is true to you and take one tangible step. * Measure your time and where it is spent. Time is like the sand in the hourglass of life. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Manage it like money. Every person walking this planet has the same exact number of hours in a day. Think of it as currency. How are you spending it? Seriously, take out the pen, paper and write down for one week how that most precious commodity was spent. Then change the allocation and budget time toward accomplishing that change you want, and maybe even desperately need.
Own your hour glass of life and take control. * Focus on your people. Ask yourself a tough question: Who are the people you care about most? Who do you impact, and who impacts you? These are the people that matter most in your life. Don’t be afraid to shift the balance of your time in their favor. You’ll be a better friend, and you’ll inherently feel stronger and more impactful. Your support network grows stronger, as do you. * Feel good with what you wear. This may seem contrite, but what you toss on that skin of yours not only speaks volumes about you, but also puts you into a certain mindset. If clothes make the man, what do yours say about you? Change some items in your wardrobe and feel good about what you wear. For example, the Madda Fella menswear clothing line projects the chill vibe of Key West, yet works well in the boardroom or out on the boat. * Find your inspiration point. What place inspires you? Where is that one spot in the world that motivates you above all others? For Madda Fella CEO and founder Michael Louden, it is Key West. “When I am there, in the sun, in this gorgeous slice of the world, I change perspectives... see a bigger world.” he says. “You owe it to yourself to do something meaningful with your life, to make a difference.” Find your place. You’ll find it is just what you need to recharge your batteries, revive your spirit and strengthen you. The holidays are a wonderful time to bring into focus the year ahead. Don’t be afraid to think big and to start now. Set the ground work for change today and you’ll make 2017 your most legendary year yet. - (BPT)
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‘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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FIVE HUNDRED FORTY PAGES - THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND WORDS ALL FOR LEARNING, elks donate dictionaries to local schools By Andy Costello Third Grade Students at the Del Obispo Elementary School in San Juan Capistrano received the last 54 Dictionaries of this year’s distribution made by the Mission Viejo, Saddleback Valley Elks. The visit by the Elks Dictionary Team brought to a close this year’s distribution of 4,080 dictionaries to 57 schools in both the Saddleback and Capistrano Valley’s School Districts. Dictionary chairman and Elks Lodge Past President Pat Martino said of the event, “This marks the tenth year our team has given out dictionaries to our community’s third graders.” Martino added, “By now many of these children are aware of the program and look forward to receiving their own book since their older brothers and sisters have received dictionaries from us in past years.” The local Elks have distributed over 45,000 dictionaries over the past ten years. Accompanying the distribution
team on a recent school visit, Dave McLeod, current Elks Lodge President, said of the program, “In this day and age, I thought receiving a book might not be very interesting to third graders who are now using computers. I was surprised and amazed at how genuinely excited these children were to receive their dictionaries. For many it was the very first book they could take home and call their very own. Besides, the book is so much more than a dictionary. It’s more like an encyclopedia.” Past Lodge President Hal Mattson, a member of the distribution team said, “Teachers in every school we visited told us how important the books are and how they are using them as a regular study aid in classroom schooling. All said they were looking forward to the Elks visiting with dictionaries again next year.” Funding for the purchase of the dictionaries is provided by the Elks Bingo Charity Committee along with donations from members of the
Students at Arroyo Vista elementary. Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks. The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating 48 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 10 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 148 year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share” For information regarding Elks programs or membership, call 949 Students examine books at 830-3557. Reilly Elementary
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Victoria Castellanos is named Rose Queen for The 128th Rose Parade Many Ladera Ranch Residents Expect to Attend Victoria Cecilia Castellanos, a senior at Temple City High School, will reign over the 128th Rose Parade. Castellanos, 17, is involved in musical theater, volunteers with animal groups and the American Legion and enjoys creative endeavors like writing short stories, reading and painting. The announcement came following multiple rounds of interviews involving six other finalists: Maya Kawaguchi Khan, of Arcadia High School; Natalie Rose Petrosian, of La Cañada High School; Audrey Mariam Cameron, of Blair High School; Autumn Marie Lundy, of Polytechnic School; Lauren Emiko Powers, of Arcadia High School;and Shannon Tracy Larsuel, of Mayfield Senior School. The Rose Queen is decided based on a number of qualifications, including poise, personality, speaking ability, academic achievement and community involvement, according to the Tournament of Roses website. Castellanos will preside over this year’s parade, themed “Echoes of Success,” and will attend the 103rd Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2, 2017. The Rose Queen is also expected to make more than 100 other media and community appearances throughout the year. The 128th Rose Parade presented by Honda begins at 8:00AM on MONDAY, January 2, 2017 and will feature floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5 1/2 mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Experience – in person – the magic of New Year’s Day in an unrivaled celebration, exclusive to the streets of Pasadena! “Never on Sunday” tradition The Tournament of Roses® has had a “Never on Sunday” tradition since 1893, the first year since the beginning of the Tournament, that New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday. The Tournament wanted to avoid frightening horses that would be hitched outside churches and thus
interfering with worship services so the events were moved to the next day, January 2. Though horses are no longer outside local churches, the tradition remains to this day. Ticketing Seating: Reserved grandstand seating for the Rose Parade is available for purchase through Sharp Seating Company, the Official Grandstand Seating Provider, from February 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Every person must have a ticket to sit in the reserved grandstands. The only exception is for children two years of age or younger who have the option of sitting on an adult’s lap, otherwise they must also have a ticket. Contact Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171. Important Note -Please note that on January 2, 2017 prior to the start of the Rose Parade, the foot traffic flow on Orange Grove Blvd. between Colorado Blvd. and Green St. will be closed due to parade activities.If your seats are located on Orange Grove Blvd. between Colorado Blvd. and Green St., within the boundaries of the Tournament of Roses® security zone, you will need to have your ticket to gain access to this area. It is imperative that you arrive at your parade seat within this location by 6:30 a.m. on January 2, 2017. Your ticket or valid credential must be displayed to any usher, public safety personnel or any authorized representative of the Tournament of Roses upon demand. All patrons are subject to search. Objects that may block the view or interfere with other patrons, or that may potentially pose a threat to safety, are prohibited. Non-Ticketed Seating: Curbside viewing is also available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Pasadena city ordinance allows the occupancy of curbside space along the parade route beginning at noon on the day before the parade. For tips and rules about curbside viewing, visit the
Victoria Castellanos crowned 2017 Rose Queen on Oct. 20, 2016. Pasadena Convention and Visitors on RV parking, limos and buses can Bureau website and download the be found in the Parade Day Guide. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Visitor Hotline Handbook. Rose Parade safety tips and Transit Authority (Metro): The Metro guidelines can be found on the Parade will operate its Red, Purple, Gold Safety Guidelines page. Safety tips and Orange lines throughout the and guidelines are also provided night of January 1 and morning of by the City of Pasadena. Please January 2. In addition to overnight download the City of Pasadena’s 2017 service on those selected lines, Event Access Plan (PDF) for street Metro will run more trains and offer closure information. Modified more frequent service on the Metro street closures will affect Colorado Gold Line to accommodate the large Boulevard starting at 5:00 P.M. numbers of anticipated riders on on January 1st though 11 A.M. on January 2. Beginning at 5 a.m. and continuing through 9 p.m., trains January 2nd. The 5 1/2-mile Rose Parade route will run as frequently as every 7-8 begins at the corner of Green Street minutes to and from Pasadena. Exit and Orange Grove Boulevard in at the Memorial Park, Lake, Allen or Pasadena, Califronia. The parade Del Mar stations; all are just a short travels north on Orange Grove at a walk from the parade route. Metro leisurely 2 1/2-mile per hour pace will also provide regular bus service and then turns east onto Colorado to areas near the Rose Parade, Boulevard, where the majority of the Rose Bowl Game and Post Parade parade viewing takes place. Near the areas. Buses will originate from end of the route, the parade turns locations throughout the county. For north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard additional information on the Metro transportation services, please call and concludes at Villa Street. Reserved parking for automobiles, the Metro information line at (800) buses and recreational vehicles is COMMUTE (266-6883) or visit www. available for purchase through Sharp metro.net. The hearing impaired line Seating Company, (626) 795-4171; is (800) 252-9040. Metrolink: The Metrolink will City of Pasadena, (626) 744-6470; LAZ Parking, (626-578-1705); Easy provide special service on the San Parking Service, (626) 286-7576; Bernardino and Antelope Valley and Colorado Boulevard Parking, Lines, specifically for individuals to (858-692-0868 or 949-295-6537). enjoy the Rose Parade. Check www. Paid parking is also offered on a first- metrolinktrains.com for schedule come, first-served basis at various information or call (800) 371-5465 for lots and parking structures near the more information. D r o p - o f f / Ta x i s / R i d e s h a r e parade route. Overnight parking on Pasadena streets begins at noon S e r v i c e s i n t o t h e P a s a d e n a the day before the parade, for that area additional options for your evening only. All “No Parking” areas consideration. Follow Rose Parade on Facebook, and red curb zones remain off-limits, and vehicles in violation will be Twitter and Instagram for the subject to impound and a fine. There latest news and behind-the-scene is no parking allowed on the parade action. Share your posts with The 2017 Royal Court congratulates Victoria Castellanos as she is route itself. Illegally parked vehicles us #RoseParade. named Rose Queen on Oct. 20, 2016. (Credit: KTLA) will be impounded. More information The Ladera Ranch News
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Winners of the 2016 Ladera Ranch Individual Home Holiday Decorating Contest Announced Annual Holiday Decorating Contest brings families, neighbors and the community closer together Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) announced the winners of the 2016 Ladera Ranch Holiday Decorating Contest. Ladera residents voted for their favorite decorated home on LaderaLife.com, Ladera Ranch’s official community website. According to Joanne Kopeny, Events and Programs Manager, “Ladera Ranch Community Services, over 275 households voted this year. Each Ladera Ranch household was able to vote once for each category.” Paul Rydell of the Rydell Family whose home at 10 Hammond Road was presented the ‘Best Use of Lights’ and ‘Best Overall Home’ awards said “This year our church has a program called, Light The World, where everyone is encouraged to participate by doing numerous acts of service. We tried to incorporate that theme into the lights this year. We are incredibly blessed to live in such a wonderful community of friends and neighbors.” Rydell notes, “Our entire family takes an active role in decorating our home. Spending time together as a family on this project was our motivation. Our eldest son Eddie (14) selects the music and programs the effects and the shows. The process is incredibly time consuming and he spends hours to perfect the timing of the lights and the music. Fletch (13), our younger son sets up all the networking and hardware so all the light controllers are configured correctly. This year our daughter Frances (9) and son Calvin (6) programmed short shows for the first time.” Christina Theberge of the Theberge family at 24 Sutherland Drive received 1st place in the ‘Best Use of Theme’ category. Christina said, “David, Parker, Piper and I are so honored to have won! We have had so much fun as a family making decorations and handing out candy canes! We have met so many wonderful people and it warms our hearts as that is truly what Christmas is about! Thank you so much to all those who voted for us! We truly are winners to have you as our friends and neighbors! Happy Holidays from our ‘Gingerbread House’ to yours!” “It has been wonderful to experience the community come together in a
special way. Families and neighbors have come together and continue to define what it means to be neighborly, and a community. Neighbors are able to walk the streets and enjoy the lights and spending time together with hot chocolate in hand. Also, Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC) has done a wonderful job by expanding the holiday lights around the community that include the main intersections/entrances to Ladera Ranch, the clubhouses, the Crown Valley bridge and Town Green” notes David Robertson, Communications Manager for Ladera Ranch. George Blair, Community Director, LARCS, “On behalf of the LARCS Board of Directors, and LARCS staff we would like to extend our thanks to all those who took part in this year’s Individual Home Decorating Contest.” Individual Home Winners of the Ladera Ranch Holiday Decorating Contest: CLASSIC/TRADITIONAL 1st Place The Yuhas Family 32 Bedstraw Loop 2nd Place The Haimes Family 4 Whidbey Drive MOST CREATIVE USE OF LIGHTS 1st Place The Rydell Family 10 Hammond Road 2nd Place The Schleich Family 25 Shively Road BEST USE OF THEME 1st Place The berge Family 24 Sutherland Drive 2nd Place The Eubanks Family 11 Shively Road BEST YARD DISPLAY 1st Place The Relvas Family 15 Bainbridge Avenue 2nd Place The Carlton Family 5 Shively Road BEST OVERALL HOME (LADERA RANCH) The Rydell Family 10 Hammond Road BEST OVERALL TOWNHOME/ CONDO (LADERA RANCH) The Tolbert Family 72 Sellas Road North Winning Neighborhoods: 1st Place Fairfield 1 (Oak Knoll) 2nd Place Sterling Glen 2 (Shively Road, Avendale) 3rd Place Chimney Corners 1 (Brynwood Lane, Flintridge) Neighborhood Rookie of the Year Claiborne (Terramor)
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Dan Rogers with Laci Kay, and Anthony Begonia - photo by C. H. “Christmas is JOY”, a music variety program was hosted at Mission Viejo’s Wallace Benev Skincare Company where guests enjoyed, music, treats and a visit with Santa himself. The event benefited two charities LovEchoes and The Salvation Army were on-hand to kick off this holiday season for children with “Christmas is Joy”. Emmy® winners Vincent De Paul and Kate Linder (“The Young and the Restless”) hosted the music variety program performed for over 40 children and their families. Children were selected from families who lost their homes in the Escondido fires, shattered families, single parent homes and others that are less fortunate and have had a difficult time making ends meet. The program featured traditional carolers and original holiday music with special appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus and her elves courtesy of Creative Parties for Kids of Mission Viejo and internet sensation Conrad the Unicorn of Pop! Designs & Creations. Musical entertainment was provided by singers Anthony Sobak, Will Ovid, Joell Posey Grager (Miss Seattle 2016), Shannan Rene Parks, Laci Kay, Vincent De Paul (Beverly Hills Christmas 1 and 2), Brandon Tyler Russell (Beverly Hills Christmas 1 and 2) joined by singers Amber Martinez (Ms United Nations Globe 2016/7), Dustin Quick (Blood Relatives, A Mini Movie), Miss Seattle (2016) Shannan Rene Parks and Clinton Wallace John Michael Capaldi (celebrity psychic) and Jordan Fry (Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) and the Classic Carolers Jenny C. Jones, Jonas Sills, Kimberly Anne Tiongco and Shawn Taylor. Musical artists accompanying were bassist Ramin Abrams, keyboardist Michael Williams, and violinist Lindsay Deutch. Additional celebrity and VIP guests included Anthony Begonia (Director of Entertainment Industry Relations, The Salvation Army), Davis Desmond (Fresh Off the Boat, Modern Family), Justin Tinucci (Netflix’s Lady Dynamite), Liz Kelly (Goody Awards founder/CEO), recording artist Matthieu Jean-Pierre (Killing Lazarus, Spies in Training), Rowell Rules (Family Travel & Fitness Bloggers), Sarah Kay Jolly (Unredeemable), Erin Rowell (Celebrity Fitness Blogger), Steve Cederquist (Flip or Flop) and Amelia Su-Lin (child celebrity model). Special guest internet sensation Conrad the Unicorn danced to “Deck the Halls” and Anthony Netto, founder of Stand Up and Play Foundation shared how they are changing the lives of veterans by giving them freedom with a Paramobile. Moonstar Beauty with celebrity makeup artist CEO Jade Martinez did added sparkle to the children’s faces. Newcomer Erin Rowell - Celebrity Trainer, Lifestyle and Fitness blogger Emmy winners Vincent De Paul and Cederquist with Santa Claus supported and shared how celebrities can stay fit while enjoying the treats photo by Guillermo Proano the season. Erin stated “You don’t have to give up on all your favorite foods Kate Linder - photo by C. H. Wallace during the holiday season, it is about moderation and a targeted workout routine.” Children in attendance received exciting gifts such as Pia Technology’s Cube-Tastic 3-D Puzzle, Mogul Middle School Dolls, Level Naturals Bath and Body products, Giant Microbes Plush Organisms, Roadkill Ranches emoji plush toys and generous gift cards from Walmart, and Chick Fil-A. LovEchoes, an established 501c3 charity is dedicated to creating an alternative to advertising with a synergetic philanthropic outcome. Through LovEchoes web catalyst, companies, charities and faith based volunteer organizations find a place to contribute to the greater good; while receiving the benefits of aligning themselves with powerful media channels, networks, and news platforms. This effect is perpetuated through the lasting effects of the charitable impact. The Salvation Army provides support for adults through adult rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs services, prison ministries, elderly services, combating human trafficking, missing persons. Support for families is through hunger relief, housing and homeless services, Christmas assistance, youth caps Joyce Chow and Holly Davidson, producers of the event - photo by and recreation, Kroc centers plus emergency disaster services. Guillermo Proano Page 12
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Can You Stand Still? Pageant of the Masters Casting Call 2017 Ever wonder what it would be like to step into a famous piece of art? If you can stand still for 90 seconds, you could experience just that by volunteering for the renowned Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach - “where art comes to life!” In preparation of the 2017 show, The Grand Tour, the Pageant is looking for men, women and children to volunteer. People of all sizes and ages are needed to be cast members in the world’s most famous presentation of tableaux vivants. Casting call will be held at the Irvine Bowl Park (650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA) during the following times: Friday, January 6 from 7 – 9pm Saturday, January 7 from 7 - 9pm Sunday, January 8 from 2 - 5pm Next summer’s performances of the Pageant of the Masters will run nightly at 8:30pm from July 7 to August 31, 2017. Please call (949) 494-3663 for additional information. Casting call is a fun experience for all involved. Prospective volunteers will be measured and photographed, enjoy refreshments and meet the behind-the-scenes Pageant staff. No theater experience is necessary. The only requirement is the ability to stand still and have fun. “Over 500 volunteers, both onstage and behind-the-scenes,
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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 buyPage 14
ing, 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
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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.
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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 Bahar Restaurant
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 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.
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 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 949-461-7170
Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen
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American cuisine, steaks, seafood, lamb, pork chops and not to mention an array of appetizers and desserts. The quality of food here is amazing.
28562 Oso Pkwy, Las Flores 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.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3, Ladera Ranch 949-365-8777
27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-4439
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6, Ladera Ranch 949-429-2772 Loving hut Gourmet cuisine made with wholesome, vegan ingredients, and it offers an accessible starting point for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet.
27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch. 949-365-1077 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill
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 Harlow’s Cuisine & Cocktails Harlow’s Kitchen is a beautiful blend of old school and contemporary styles boasting West coast farm-totable seasonal fare, a craft bar, and a passionate staff. The décor is a rich and elegant throwback to 1800’s Europe with a bit of a New Orleans vibe.
31111 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-240-8100 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
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.
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26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 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.
31105 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-481-9596 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
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556 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.
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661 The Ranch Sports Grill
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.
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PACIFIC SYMPHONY WELCOMES THE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH A MUSICAL “LOVE FEAST” THE 2017 LANTERN FESTIVAL Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, is celebrating the 2017 Chinese New Year with the Southern California community by offering a number of unique and multifaceted events. First, all are invited to the inaugural concert, “Chinese New Year: A Love Feast,” which offers a joyous mix of Eastern and Western music and dance, on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Surrounding the concert is a VIP Chinese New Year Celebration reception and formal dinner in collaboration with LUILI crystal art. Then, the Symphony partners with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center/Irvine Chinese School to present the “2017 Lantern Festival,” commemorating the end of the Lunar New Year. This free, family-friendly festival—with numerous activities and performances traditionally associated with the end of the Lunar New Year— takes place Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. “These events will bring cultures from both the East and West and our own community together,” says Charles Zhang, Symphony board member and founder of Pick-Up Stix and Zion Enterprises, who considers himself an ambassador for Orange County’s Chinese-American community, as well as the Symphony. “China has a unique culture and a long history that are both appealing to Americans. These events will allow everyone to learn about Chinese culture as we unite together.” The festivities begin with the Symphony’s first concert dedicated to the lunar holiday. “Chinese New Year: A Love Feast” is a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance ushering in the “Year of the Rooster” (according to the Chinese zodiac). “The program is an offering of incredible breadth, covering a wide spectrum of music, but mostly music that especially resonates for such a celebration,” says Maestro St.Clair. “One great wish I had for this concert was to do the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth with a collective chorus. I felt that its message was absolutely the motto needed for such a joining of spirits and friends: that ‘all men should become brothers’ is exactly our hope for celebrating the Chinese New Year with our friends of the Chinese-American community. I am so very thankful that they have invited us to unite with them in such an important moment in their year.” The concert includes a variety of music to celebrate the beauty and wonder of the Chinese New Year, including “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” by He Zhanhao/Gang Chen and Hua Wu’s “Deep into the Night” featuring erhu master George Gao, and Li Huanzhi’s “Spring Festival Overture” and Debussy’s “Clair de Lune.” Accompanying the music are dance performances by Jill and Page 16
Amnon Damti, members of the Yaya Dance Academy, the Awakened Blessing Lion Dance Troupe of the JC Culture Foundation and the UC Irvine Department of Dance led by choreographer Tong Wang. Vocalists include Orson Van Gay II, Jessica Zhu and Gloria Xiong. The evening culminates in the inspirational “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, featuring Pacific Chorale (John Alexander, artistic director) and the American Feel Young Chorus (Sam Wei-Chih Sun, artistic director). The concert flow has been designed by Yaya Zhang, an awardwinning artist with 20 years of stage performance, choreography and dance instruction experience, who graduated from the department of Folk Dance at the Secondary School of Beijing Dance Academy in 1999. Zhang received a B.A. in choreography from Beijing Dance Academy in 2003, and during her decade-long study at the Beijing Dance Academy, Zhang mastered many different Chinese ethnic folk dance traditions as well as sword, fan, ribbon and sleeve techniques. Before moving to the United States in 2007, she worked in many productions in China including musicals. She now teaches at several dance companies in Los Angeles and serves as artistic director of Yaya Dance Academy. In addition to the concert, Charles and Ling Zhang are hosting a special “Chinese New Year Celebration” on the Box Circle Level of the concert hall to raise additional funds for the Symphony’s artistic and education programs. Around 200 guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a formal dinner and entertainment provided by the award-winning Chinese pianist Fei-Fei Dong. LUILI crystal art will be on display, and the founders of LUILIGONGFANG—Loretta Yang, art director, and Chang Yi, creative director—will be in attendance as honored guests. A ticket to this event also includes a premiere ticket to the Chinese New Year concert, a VIP intermission reception and exclusive post-concert reception featuring guest artists. For more information and pricing, please contact Pacific Symphony’s special events department at (714) 876-2364 or email events@pacificsymphony. org. “Pacific Symphony is also looking forward to celebrating the ‘Year of the Rooster’ by welcoming the public to join us on Feb. 4 for our ‘2017 Lantern Festival,’ a Chinese festival dedicated to family, renewal and community that is celebrated around the world,” says Alison Levinson, the Symphony’s director of community arts participation. “We have once again partnered with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Association/Irvine Chinese School to co-present what is sure to be a fun and festive afternoon honoring Chinese culture, music and
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the arts, and this important time of year for many within our community.” The “Lantern Festival” is the Symphony’s second annual event commemorating the end of the Lunar New Year, and takes place throughout the Symphony’s concert hall, with performances in the theater, activities in the lobby and interactive demonstrations in the studio performance space. The Lantern Festival is free and open to the public. This event is made possible through the support of The James Irvine Foundation, and is presented in cooperation with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with additional support from the World Journal and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. This year, we have expanded the festival to include more spaces within the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, more performing groups and more activities, giving guests the opportunity to customize their own experience! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, takes place 15 days after the Lunar New Year—on the first full moon night in the lunar calendar—and marks the return of spring, representing the reunion of family. Traditionally, the Lantern Festival is an act of lighting and appreciating lanterns as a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for their families for the future. “Regardless of whether the Lunar New Year celebration is part of your family’s cultural tradition, we encourage everyone to join us in learning more about the Lantern Festival and taking part in this festive time of year through music, the arts
and culture,” Levinson says. The Symphony’s Chinese New Year events are significant for a number of reasons. They serve as part of a series of free or low-cost community concerts and events within a multi-year initiative for the Symphony to engage local ChineseAmerican communities. This initiative has been funded in part by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation’s New California Arts Fund. Throughout the course of the grant period, the Symphony has focused on building partnerships with local organizations that serve ChineseAmericans, producing events in Chinese-American communities and encouraging Chinese-Americans to deepen their involvement with the Symphony as volunteers, donors and board members. Irvine Chinese School is part of South Coast Chinese Cultural Association, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote Chinese language learning, to preserve Chinese heritage, to enhance the understanding of the value of Chinese culture and to advocate cultural diversity in America. Currently, Irvine Chinese School provides multiplelevel language classes for students from kindergarten to 12th grade and adults. For this special performance, Maestro St.Clair leads the orchestra as they are joined by an array of talented dancers and singers, including Pacific Chorale and a community chorus, for a program that is both a visual and aural wonder. Tickets range from $18-$88. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www. PacificSymphony.org.
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ringing an element of elegance to your holiday celebration is easy when you start with party-pleasing ingredients, and great tasting food often starts with dairy. Foods like milk, cheese and yogurt not only enhance the flavor and texture of dishes everyone loves, but they also add high-quality nutrients to support the health and wellbeing of your guests. Each of these recipes features a different variety of cheese as the essential ingredient for success. These decadent, elegant apps, which can be prepared in minutes, are sure to be party favorites. Find more ideas for serving up an elegant, yet simple menu your guests will love at MilkMeansMore.org.
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps Recipe created by The Lemon Bowl on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 24 24 large mushrooms, stemmed and reserved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 can artichoke hearts, roughly chopped 2 cups crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup minced onion 1 pinch chili flakes 1 pinch minced scallions
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Heat oven to 350 F and place mushroom caps in single layer on baking sheet lined with foil. Mince reserved mushroom stems and heat olive oil in large saute pan over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and mushroom stems to pan along with salt and pepper. Saute 23 minutes, or until mushrooms are softened. Add spinach and artichoke hearts to pan and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture in large mixing bowl. Stir in feta cheese and onion. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Using small cookie scoop, add 2 tablespoons filling to each mushroom cap. Bake mushrooms 20-25 minutes, or until mushroom caps are softened. Sprinkle with chili flakes and minced scallions to serve.
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Recipe created by Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 14 minutes Servings: 8 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced kosher salt ground black pepper 1 Brie round (8 ounces) 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup pomegranate arils 1/4 cup shelled pistachios crackers or toasted bread Heat oven to 350 F. In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 8-10 minutes, or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat. Place Brie on parchment paper-lined rimmed baking pan; drizzle with honey. Transfer to oven and bake 5-7 minutes, or until inside of cheese is softened, but outside remains intact. Transfer Brie to serving platter; top with pomegranate arils, pistachios and mushrooms. Serve immediately with crackers or bread.
Butternut Squash Queso Dip
Recipe created by Rachel Cooks on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 10 12 ounces butternut squash puree, frozen 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 finely diced red onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (10 ounces) petite diced tomatoes and green chiles 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Place unwrapped squash in microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave 5 minutes at 50 percent power, or until thawed. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes, or until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add squash, tomatoes, cumin and chili powder, and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and add cheese. Stir until melted and serve immediately.
Parmesan Crisps with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato
Recipe created by Art From My Table on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 8 basil leaves 8 sun-dried tomatoes, jarred Heat oven to 375 F. On baking sheet, make eight flat circles out of 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese each. Bake cheese 5 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden. Using metal spatula, remove crisps from pan immediately, placing on rack or plate to cool. Place vinegar and sugar in small saucepan and boil until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup and is thickened. Top each crisp with 1 fresh basil leaf and 1 sundried tomato. Drizzle balsamic reduction over top.
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Amy Sims sells Ladera Ranch homes at a higher price point sale after sale. Call us to discuss what we can do for you! 2 BRYNWOOD LADERA RANCH / CALIFORNIA
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JUST SOLD Sold $20,000 over asking price in only 3 days!
With all the time off, the holiday season is a great time to earn sweat equity on your home. Here are 3 easy projects anyone can do to increase the value of their home.
1. FIX THE SIMPLE THINGS
There are many common things around the house like hinges, wheels on doors, light bulbs, electrical switches, running toilets, and even faucets that are relatively simple items to address. There are many helpful people at your local hardware store that will happily help you figure out how to solve these issues. Your home will attract a higher price if there is less to fix.
2. CREATE A FRESH OUTDOOR SPACE
The outdoor spaces are very important to many buyers. There are many simple things you can do around the yard including planting fresh flowers, cleaning overgrown areas, trimming trees, power washing patios, and cleaning outdoor appliances that can really increase the appeal of your property by making the outdoor space feel fresh.
3. PAINTING IN STYLE
You’ve seen all the home improvement shows and the house flipping shows. What’s the one thing that always gets the most bang for the buck? Interior paint of course. I would love to help you choose paint colors that are most popular with buyers in the current market. Painting is easy and can even be fun. Almost anyone can do it!
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