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LAR M A C , L a d e r a ’ s H OA M a k e s a C a l l f o r Neighborhood Representatives Ken Gibson, General Manager, Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC) is reaching out to Ladera Ranch HOA members with an invitation to apply to become a Neighborhood Representative. Neighborhood Representatives vote on important issues including the upcoming proposed changes to the Ladera Ranch CC&Rs which are coming soon. Neighborhood Representatives will vote on proposed changes. Currently there are 46 neighborhoods without representation. The LARMAC Board of Directors want to make sure Ladera Ranch residents and their neighborhood have an opportunity to be heard. Amendments to the CC&Rs that Neighborhood Representatives will be voting on: - Smoking in common areas and smoking outside personal residence - Sub leasing of personal residence - 30-day minimum lease agreements If you’re a Ladera Ranch HOA member and are interested in applying to be a Neighborhood Representative, visit www.LaderaLife.com/ NRInterest where you will find the Neighborhood Rep interest form. Within the next two weeks LARMAC, Ladera Ranch’s HOA will be mailing out postcards to homes within neighborhoods that currently do not have representation. Have questions? contact Jennifer at (949) 218 3448 (M-F) or jennifer.niemela @ fsresidential. com Ken Gibson

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Losing weight and increasing exercise commonly make the top of New Year’s resolution lists. Yet many people fall short of their wellness goals each year. What can you do differently in 2017 to ensure you’re among those who succeed? “Mental health and taking time for yourself can greatly improve your chances of achieving your health and wellness goals,” says the Mayo Clinic. “It’s important to realize that changing any behavior is often a complex process that requires you to address the mental as well as physical aspects of the change you want to achieve.” Below are helpful strategies from the wellness professionals at Mayo Clinic to assist you in achieving your goals this year: Be on your mental game Weight loss is a common New Year’s resolution goal, but to achieve it, you’ll likely need to do more than simply change your eating habits. Behaviors, thoughts and emotions may be playing a role in keeping you from shedding pounds. For example, not getting enough sleep can thwart better eating and exercise habits. Sleep deprivation can hinder your ability to control your emotions, interfere with positive thought processes and make you too tired to exercise regularly. Being aware of factors that contribute to negative habits not only can help you succeed, it can also help you sustain the changes. Be aware of self-talk Everyone has an integral dialogue, and it’s the voice we all believe the most. Is yours negative or positive? The voice of your self-talk can greatly affect your confidence level. Pay attention to your self-talk and evaluate if what you’re telling yourself is actually true. When self-talk turns negative, try to challenge it and find a more positive way to look at the situation. For example, turn “I always fail at losing weight because I eat too much” into “I enjoy eating fruits and vegetables and can easily eat three servings a day.” It will take time and practice to learn how to turn negative self-talk into positive, so be patient with yourself.

Fight boredom with fun and creativity People fail at wellness goals for many reasons, including boredom. Approaching your goals with a creative and fun attitude can help keep them fresh and exciting - and keep you on track! Try learning something new or vary your routine. For example, try a new recipe or modify your usual food choices. Learn to use a new piece of equipment at the gym, or take an exercise class to learn something you’ve always wanted to do. Dance around the house, take a healthy cooking class, read a book, travel, check an item off your bucket list or create a list if you don’t have one. However you define “fun,” if you enjoy what you’re doing, you’re more likely to want to keep doing it. Prepare to overcome setbacks No matter how committed you are to a goal, setbacks are normal. Don’t let them derail you. Planning for setbacks and how you’ll overcome them can help you stay on track for the long term. When planning how you’ll reach a desired behavior change, try including some what-if scenarios. For example, if your fitness routine includes a yoga class after work and you get delayed, think about what you could do to still meet your exercise goal. You might be able to substitute another class or use body weight exercises at home. Having a back-up plan in case your original goal doesn’t work out can help you avoid “all-or-nothing” thinking. If you experience a setback, be compassionate with yourself; change is rarely easy. Giving yourself a break will help you dust yourself off and get back on track. By taking a mindful and proactive approach to your health, you’ll be on the way towards achieving your wellness goals through 2017 and beyond. To learn more about healthy living, visit www.mayoclinic.org/ healthy-lifestyle. For more information on customized wellness programs at Mayo Clinic, view our Healthy Living Program. - (BPT)

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It’s hard to believe that at one time, Americans watched television by huddling around a small box with poor picture quality and sound. Even nicer televisions were tucked in the corner of living rooms where noise from the kitchen, kids running around the house and other distractions constantly interfered. How we watch television and movies at home has greatly changed in the past decade. Today’s consumergrade audiovisual technology is a full-body, multi-sensory experience. The sound, visuals and comfortable seating achieved in home theaters rival, and sometimes exceed, that of movie theaters. Media rooms are no longer the luxury of the wealthy. They have become a standard in many middle class households throughout the country, and are on the top of the list for many people remodeling their homes. Today, the media room has become a multipurpose space where families can watch a movie together, kids can play their video games or friends can congregate to watch the big game. Whatever your interest, a newly renovated media room can provide the right space for your gathering. But to achieve the ultimate experience, there’s more than just the latest digital gadgets and comfy seating to consider. To design the proper media room, TV personality and awardwinning interior designer Anitra Mecadon offers the following tips. Start at the studs. You’ll probably spend the majority of your time deciding what kind of screen and speaker components to install, but no matter how cutting edge your audiovisual equipment is, you have to properly house it in order to realize its full potential. For this, your media room needs the right walls. Just like Ultra High Definition

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C APISTRA N O U N IFIE D S C H OOL D ISTRI C T A N N OU N C ES Julie Fong as ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR A surprise visit to Marian Bergeson Elementary School by CUSD Board President Martha McNicholas, Vice President Gila Jones, Secretary Patricia Holloway, Trustee Amy Hanacek, Superintendent Kirsten Vital and Capistrano Unified Educators Association President Sally White was made to announce Mandarin Immersion Teacher Julie Fong as this year’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the Capistrano Unified School District. The group headed to Fong’s classroom to share the news with her and her students. “Julie Fong is one our fabulous Mandarin Immersion teachers. She brings the world to her classroom,” President Martha McNicholas stated. “She makes sure her students know that they can make a difference. By shaping their young minds and inspiring them while they are learning – and having fun - she gives them the confidence they need to become responsible global citizens and successful leaders.”

Fong began her career teaching in a wealthy private school and went on to spend the next 13 years teaching in South Central Los Angeles. For the past four years she has been teaching Mandarin Immersion at Marian Bergeson Elementary School. Her experience gives her the perspective that no matter a student’s background or economic status, she is a champion for their individual success and empowers them to make a difference and be a positive influence in the world. Her students raised money to buy toys for a student with a serious illness, went into the community to educate them about the prevalence of Malaria in Africa, and made lunches for the homeless in Santa Ana. “I create tasks and projects where students can learn while having fun,” Fong said. “Sometimes the students don’t realize that they’re learning because they feel inspired. Knowing that I am helping shape positive, responsible global citizens is the best

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reward in teaching.” Julie has transformed Bergeson’s Mandarin Immersion program by bringing depth to it, exposing students to more than just language but also to classical music, movies and art in Mandarin. Under her guidance, students were selected to participate in a traditional Chinese poetry competition, in the category of Native Speakers, and finished in both 3rd and 5th place out of 700

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Marine Battalion Finds a New Family, and Home in Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch adopts ‘The Highlanders’, a Camp Pendleton-based Marine Battalion Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) is proud to announce that the community of Ladera Ranch has adopted the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (1st LAR), also known as ‘The Highlanders’, based in Camp Pendleton. Military adoption is popular in neighboring cities such as Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Dana Point. It’s a way for communities to show support for our troops and their families. Troops and their commanding officers genuinely appreciate the support during deployments as well as when they return to their home base at Camp Pendleton. Military adoption programs create a sense of community between city residents and their extended family of women and men serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. Support for our troops started with community outreach projects like the installation of the Ladera Ranch Heroes Memorial, located at Town Green, which was an Eagle Scout project. Toys for Troops, a holiday toy drive that benefits military families of deployed Marines at Camp Pendleton and Miramar Air Force Base has steadily grown. Toys for Troops was started by the Sorensens, a retired military family who know first-hand the sacrifice these (military) families make. When Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) board member Jay Rogers and LARCS Community Manager George Blair, first met with Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Mike Nakonieczny, USMC, Commanding Officer for the first time, Nakonieczny said, “We are looking for somewhere for our Marines to go where they can feel welcome and regain their sense of community after returning from deployment or training. Creating an extended family that welcomes our men and women is what we were looking for. We appreciate the enthusiasm that the residents of Ladera Ranch have shown.” “Sharing the Ladera Ranch lifestyle with the families of those deployed in service of our country is the right thing to do. We are confident that our residents will embrace our adopted Marines with a warm welcome and will provide them with a local home away from home. Our long-term goal is to provide our Marines with the opportunity to make an easy transition

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“Love Grows by Giving” Wine Tasting Fundraiser Raises Over $100,000 Nonprofit Community Service Programs (CSP) hosted more than 500 wine lovers and humanitarians to help raise over $100,000 to benefit CSP’s Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, a safe haven for homeless, runaway, abused and at-risk youth, during its seventh annual “Love Grows by Giving” Wine Tasting fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. The event featured an evening of unique wines featuring PRP Wine International, ZONINI 1821, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, Southern Hemisphere Wine Center, Young’s Market Company, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Main Street Wine Company, Brix Sunset Beach, and Kendall-Jackson. The night also included wine education and food pairings from local fine dining restaurants such as Hyatt Regency Watertable, Duke’s, Red Table, BLK, and Buon Gusto, beer and vodka samplings, live music and more. “We’re beyond grateful to the support of the local businesses and community members who have made this year’s Love Grows by Giving fundraiser a huge success. Our services at the Community Service Programs’ Huntington Beach Youth Shelter wouldn’t be possible without them,” says Elsa Greenfield, program director of Community Service Programs’ Huntington Beach Youth Shelter. “Our supporters help make the shelter much more than a place to stay. We’re able to provide children in need with valuable resources, and more importantly, a place to call home.” Live and silent auctions included prizes such as a two-night stay in a Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa with dinner for two and a VIP welcome amenity (a $4,750 value). Notable attendees and supporters included Dennis Kuhl, chairman of Angels Baseball, John Graham, President of Speedo USA, and Peter Rice, general manager of the Huntington Beach Hyatt Resort and member of the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter Advisory Board. Proceeds from Love Grows by Giving will benefit the Community Service Programs Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, which since opening its doors ten years ago, has helped over 1,200 homeless, runaway and struggling Orange County young people between ages 11 and 17, most who are trying to cope with issues kids should never face, such as early-childhood trauma. The trained staff has an excellent success rate of reuniting children with their families, at nearly 90 percent, by finding solutions to their very complex problems. The Shelter’s mission runs much deeper than just a place to stay, as they provide a place for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth 24/7, 365 days a year. As emergency crisis and intervention programs, the CSP Huntington Beach Youth Shelter aims to achieve: family strengthening and reunification, homeless prevention, diversion of at-risk youth from the juvenile justice system, and school drop-out prevention. In addition to providing youth with a safe haven and protection from the dangers of the streets, the shelters also provide youth and their families with professional comprehensive services including individual, group and family therapy, academic support, job/career readiness, life skills and aftercare. Community Service Programs (CSP) is a non-profit agency committed to serving children, adults and families living in Orange County who are involved with or at-risk of involvement with the justice system. CSP’s model programs assist over 125,000 community members annually, including abused children, struggling families, acting out adolescents, victims of crime, and those in need of mediation services. For more information on CSP and its programs, visit www.cspinc.org. Page 12

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local EQUESTRIAN TEAM JUMPS OBSTACLES ON RUGGED CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE IN RAMONA ESI Ridi n g St ude n t J u mp e r Te a m Tr a i n s f o r E v e nts at Copper M eadows

by Karean L. Chapman Photos by: John T. Chapman Just when you thought jumpers, hunter/jumpers and dressage was exciting, you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of jumping into the world of cross-country! Oh my! Just wait until you watch Coto de Caza’s Student Jumpers tackle benches, banks, steps, logs and water, Katie Kelly at Coto de Caza’s ESI Training stables makes sure her horses and students cross-train in several equestrian disciplines. Katie and students loaded up their horses into the trailer and ventured out on an exhilarating field trip to Copper Meadows Event Training and Horsepark in Ramona for a day of cross-country training. While some trainers feel this could be confusing to the horse and rider, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. “Cross training in other disciplines helps keep horses minds happy while at the same time building strength in their muscles and body, creating better coordination, stamina and overall soundness,” says Katie. Training in the arena day in and day out gives little mental relief to the horse, as well as just working the same muscles repeatedly. Sure, you can build muscle and stamina this way but cross-training helps build new muscles, strengthens joints and contributes to mental health by stimulating horses with new surroundings. The more a horse sees, the less likely they will spook or be fearful of new jumps, terrain and experiences they encounter at horse shows. Take the successful athlete for instance. To become an all-around fit athlete, you need to cross-fit train, including riders. If you think you’ve done a great work out in the arena, wait until you take it to the open field in the great outdoors. You

will discover muscles you did not know ever existed! This is exactly what Coto de Caza’s ESI kids said after their trip to Copper Meadows Event and Training Park in Ramona, California. The excitement level of the kids was sky high. The horses were enlivened and looking around at their new surroundings as they unloaded the horse trailer. The ground was lush with green grass from the heavy rains and the cross-country course was filled with lots of logs, fences, steps, banks and large, freshly filled ponds of water. Coto de Caza’s ESI students are a mix of different levels. From beginners, who have never seen a cross country course, to experienced competitive eventers. ESI owner and trainer, Katie Kelly started the students off in groups in order of horse and rider experience. As Katie mounted Monet, an off-the-track thoroughbred owned by client Grace Covarrubias , she took Jack Gaon on Croc, his large wonder pony, and Mikayla Chapman on Rocket, her sister Shayna’s Connemara pony, through the course first. Rocket’s eventing experience helped guide Mikayla as they made their way through the course together. Jack and Croc’s competitive eventing experience, shear guts and natural talent shined the brightest as the pair jumped to incredible heights through the advanced course. Jack and Croc made jumping through a covered complex and daunting owl hole fence look effortless. These high-level obstacles require precision, timing and trust for the success and safety of both horse and rider. By taking small groups out at a time Katie can tailor the course and difficulty level to the needs of her students and horses. “It’s always a treat getting to ride in the wide open grassy area. I love the

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Arielle and Glen soar over the log fence feeling of jumping over non-traditional Katie. Katie encourages her students jumps. It puts a smile on your face, to challenge themselves. The horses especially galloping between the seem to love the change of scenery obstacles and through the water.” as well.” Said Mikayla Chapman. Arielle Blumberg stated, “It was After Jack and Mikayla finished, very fun and I had a great experience Katie took the next of kids out on with my horse.” the cross-country course. The group The ESI students will tell you, it’s consisted of Arielle Blumberg and nerve racking when approaching the Glen, her Oldenburg horse, Michael first log because now they realize, Proulx and Tucker, his off-the-track there are no boundaries, the jumps thoroughbred horse, Audrey Villareal do not move, and it’s do or die. But as and Evie, an American warmblood soon as the hooves hit the ground on horse, Amber Gonzales and Regan the other side, the bigger jump ahead Gammon with Cole, April Fisher is exactly where they want to go next. and Fireball, another off-the-track Eyes up! thoroughbred horse, Mikayla and Shayna Chapman explains “It’s a Maestro, her Dutch warmblood way for you to get out of your comfort horse, and Shayna and Rocket, her zone by jumping things you don’t Irish Connemara pony. Everyone did normally jump every day.” an incredible job staying on course, ESI at Coto de Caza Equestrian galloping through water, and jumping center exposed their horses and new obstacles never jumped or seen riders to the excitement that embodies before. cross-country riding. The day tested ESI trainer and owner, Katie Kelly each horse and rider’s endurance, remarked, “I couldn’t be prouder of courage, spirit, grit, guts and gallantry. my students and horses.” Cross-country is not for the faint of Amber’s mom Kelly Gonzales, said, heart. These kids and their horses “Cross training has created the well- proved they have what it takes to rounded horsewoman my daughter is succeed over any obstacle put in their today. She continues to impress and path. Challenges like these make amaze me with her confidence, skills each bright young student into an and knowledge thanks to her trainer, accomplished rider.

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B l e nh e i m Eq u i S p o r t s h o r s e s h o w r i d e r s compete for $5000 in show credits Photo by McCool Mark your calendars, this year four Championships and Finals have changed dates and locations. It’s certain to be a busy fall, and Blenheim looks forward to hosting some excellent events, so please note the changes below. Showpark Summer Classic, August 16-20, 2017: The Sallie B. Wheeler US National Hunter Breeding Championships, West will be held at the Del Mar Horse Park one week earlier than previous years. September 13-17, 2017: The Blenheim Fall Tournament, located at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano, will now host the Interactive Mortgage Horses 10 & Under Futurity Final. September 20-24, 2017: The International Jumping Festival, also in San Juan Capistrano, will proudly host the Young Jumper Championships Western League Final, for five, six and seven-year-olds, along with the IJF Four Year Old Regionals. To increase opportunities for competitors, the North American League (NAL) West Coast Finals for Children and Adult Hunter riders as well as Children, Adult and 1.30m Jr-A/O Jumper riders has moved from Las Vegas to San Juan Capistrano. The 2017 event, hosted by Blenheim EquiSports, will also be held during September’s International Jumping Festival. Additional program schedules, details and more can be found in the 2017 Spring Prize List. Blenheim EquiSports is taking their support for emerging professionals to a new level this season, by offering an Emerging Professional Grant. Application deadline: March 15, 2017. TWO GRANTS AVAILABLE: The selected winner of the Emerging Professional Grant will receive $5,000 of Blenheim EquiSports horse show credit, and the the runner-up will receive $3,000 of Blenheim EquiSports horse show credit.* *To be used by the end of the 2017 Blenheim horse show season; a maximum of $1,500 to be used at any single event. P L E A S E N O T E : - Each applicant must be declared with the USEF as a professional in 2012 or later - Applicants can only submit once - Can be a rider and/or a trainer - Application deadline is Wednesday, March 15th at midnight Page 16

- Winners will be notified before the The National Horse Show 2017 Spring Series commences* • Rider has never competed and *Late fees for entry deadlines already placed in an FEI Grand Prix passed will be waived for grant Competition (excluding Young winners. Riders) H U N T E R R I D E R JUMPER RIDER The Grant is open to any hunter professional who was not declared a • The Grant is open to any jumper professional who was not professional before 2012 and meets declared a professional before the following criteria: Rider has never 2012 and meets the following placed in the top 10 of the WCHR criteria: Professional National Standings • Rider has never won an FEI• Rider has never been a WCHR recognized Grand Prix (excluding Professional Regional Champion Young Riders) • Rider has never won the • Rider cannot have represented Developing Professional their country in a Nations Cup or Challenge at the Capital other International Competition Challenge Horse Show • Rider has not won more than 5

• Name of business - links to website and/or social media • Year turned professional - must be 2012 or after to apply • Governing body Member Number (eg, USEF, FEM, Equestrian Canada, etc.) • Describe your background and your goals • Describe your favorite experience as a rider/trainer - it doesn’t have to be one where you rode, it could be about a student’s or horse’s win or place, or an experience at home

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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

SOLD $935,000

“Thank you so very much for all of your time and hard work in selling our house. Your real estate skills and negotiation skills are just stellar! Amazing! You were a pleasure to work with. Thanks for everything.”

- Kim & Michael Pedroth

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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