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March is National Social Worker Month. Caring For People Means Caring For Yourself: The Valuable Lessons of A Social Worker

By Maryann Marino They are sometimes overlooked when discussing the many types of professionals who provide health care services. But for many patients, licensed clinical social workers like Melissa Lehrich can be critically important allies.

Social workers are helpful in many ways for all types of patients, but they can be especially valuable for the elderly who may not be mentally or emotionally able to properly care for themselves at home. The social workers can be even more valuable for those who have returned to their residences after a stay in the hospital.

“I have a strong passion to help people,” says Lehrich, who works for Monarch Healthcare, one of the largest associations of private practice physicians in Orange County and Long Beach. ”I think that going on home visits is very important so that you can see what really is happening. I’m very passionate about making sure patients have a good quality of life and are safe at home.”

Lehrich is part of a special unit of Monarch medical professionals known as a high-risk touch team. Her team, which serves south Orange County, is charged with ensuring that patients safely transition from a hospital or skilled nursing facility to home.

“My colleagues are very engaging and helpful if I have any questions. We work well as a team,” explains Lehrich, a Ladera Ranch resident who keeps busy after work looking after her four children whose ages range from 9 to 19.

The high-risk touch team makes regular visits to patients’ homes or chats with them by phone.

The main goals: Assess the patients and make sure they are properly following through with their recovery plans.

Lehrich is acutely aware that a vital part of what she and other social workers can provide is assistance with the psychosocial aspects of care how patients feel about themselves. Helping patients with their mental state is essential to maintaining their physical health, she believes.

Social workers are trained to recognize signs of anxiety and depression. If not addressed, those issues can affect recovery and patients can wind up back in a hospital or facility.

The aid provided by social workers, however, needs to be administered carefully. It’s done by building friendly and trusting rapport with the patients, and then having gentle talks with them to discover any problems, according to Lehrich.

“But just knowing that patients who cannot speak up for themselves or advocate for themselves have someone there like me there to help them it’s very important,” she notes. “We look at all the barriers to care.”

It’s important for patients to want to be independent and self-sufficient. Their optimism that everything is going to be okay once they arrive back home can be generally helpful. But some will wrongly think, sometimes out of fear or pride, that they don’t need much help, if any, or that they haven’t really “lost” their previous healthy state of being, explains Lehrich.

When patients misunderstand how well they are doing, that’s when the challenges can start, says Lehrich. “When they get home they may not fully realize how much they’ve de-conditioned while in the hospital or nursing facility and they may need a social worker to help them realize they need extra care.”

The extra care that patients may need could include, as examples, a caretaker who comes

Melissa Lehrich to the home on a regular schedule or by way of community resource providers like Meals on Wheels. There are times when family members, who have been alerted that their loved ones are in a declined state and can’t take care of themselves, need to make special visits.

Lehrich recalls how one patient kept telling family members that she was doing fine and could take care of things. The truth, however, was that she was mostly bedbound and her condition had badly deteriorated. After learning the severity of the situation, family members came in to provide caregiver assistance to her on a 24/7 basis.

Lehrich is always glad to see families come together so that their loved ones get the care and resources they need to sustain and enjoy a quality life as long as possible.

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Rep. Mimi Walters Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statement inviting all high school students within California’s 45th Congressional District to participate in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The winning student will be invited to attend a reception in Washington, D.C. where his or her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year. Students have until Friday, April 15th to submit their artwork to Rep. Mimi Walters’ Irvine Congressional district office.

Said Rep. Mimi Walters, “The Congressional Art Competition is an excellent way for high school students across California’s 45th district to showcase their talents and artistic skills. The winning artist will have the rare opportunity of having their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol

for an entire year where it will be viewed by members of Congress and millions of visitors. In our first year, we had incredible submissions and participation – I look forward to seeing the creative entries from our youth in this year’s competition.”

The 2016 Congressional Art Competition is open to high schools students in grades 9-12 within California’s 45th Congressional District. Students who wish to participate must fill out a Student Release Form, and ensure that their artwork complies with all competition guidelines.

For more information, contact Christine Hardman in Rep. Mimi Walters’ Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-5611 or Christine.

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Walters represents California’s 45th District and sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Judiciary Committees.

Hailey Shi of Diamond Bar High School won the 2015 Congressional Art Competition with her entry “Flying With Hope.” Second place was awarded to Michelle Guo of Troy High School and third place was received

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the book of Mormon BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND at the segerstrom center The Book of Mormon, returns to Orange County for a limited engagement March 22 – April 3, 2016 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Single tickets start at $36 and may be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group tickets for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236.

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THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone.

Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of the landmark animated series, South Park. Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the long-running hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The musical is choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and is directed

by Nicholaw and Parker.

THE BOOK OF MORMON is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Book (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Direction (Casey Nicholaw, Trey Parker), Best Featured Actress (Nikki M. James), Best Scenic Design (Scott Pask), Best Lighting Design (Brian MacDevitt), Best Sound Design (Brian Ronan) and Best Orchestrations

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(Larry Hochman, Stephen Oremus); the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; five Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album; four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Musical, and the Drama League Award for Best Musical.

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The best lawn games for players of all ages As long as the sun is shining, it’s time to get outside and enjoy that beautiful lawn you’ve been working so hard to maintain throughout the year. Barbecues and picnics are always a good excuse to get family and friends together but after you’ve finished eating you don’t want the kids (or the adults) wandering back inside to waste a glorious day staring at a television or a computer screen.

It’s time for some good old-fashioned backyard fun: lawn games.

When you think of playing games on the lawn, children’s classics like tag and capture the flag might be the first activities that spring to mind but the possibilities are truly endless.

Below are some of the top lawn games that are fun for all ages and can easily be adapted to fit a wide range of skill levels.

Badminton: Official badminton matches are played indoors, but who wants to hang out in a hot gym on a beautiful day? You can pick up a decent-quality outdoor badminton set at any sporting goods store. Like tennis, you can play singles or doubles and for children or beginners, you can start without the net. Just hitting the shuttlecock back and forth is great for improving eye-hand coordination and fitness.

Croquet: Croquet is one of the oldest and most widely-played backyard games in the world.

There are many variations, but all involve using a mallet to hit a ball through a series of hoops or wickets, embedded in the grass. You can make the course - and the rules - as simple or as complex as you want and you can play as individuals or teams.

Horseshoes: Two individuals (or two teams of two) take turns tossing four horseshoes at two stakes set in the ground. Backyard players can set their own rules, of course, but generally you score points either for “ringers” or for landing your horseshoe closer to the stake

than your opponent’s. Other tossing games include ladder toss, cornhole, washer pitching and many variations on the ring toss theme. Choose your favorite or make up your own new game.

Lawn bowls: Even if your lawn isn’t a perfectly level and immaculately manicured bowling green, you can still enjoy a good game of lawn bowls. The objective is to roll balls - they’re biased, so they follow a curved path - as close as possible to a smaller ball, called the “jack.” As a member of the boules family of sports, lawn bowling shares a common ancestry with bocce, petanque and other games in which a heavy ball is thrown or rolled toward a smaller target ball.

Miniature golf: If you don’t have a miniature golf course in town, you can create your own. Use plastic cups as targets and let your imagination run wild in creating challenging obstacles. No putters available? Try disc golf instead: Create a series of targets that you throw a flying disc at and whoever completes the course with the fewest number of attempts wins.

Water fights: They may not be a recognized sport but no list of outdoor activities would be complete

without a mention of water fights.

Whether you use water balloons, squirt guns or high-powered water blasters, there’s no better way to cool off - and you can even claim you’re watering the lawn while you’re at it.

If your group is a bit less competitively inclined, you can bring out the boomerangs, frisbee, hula hoops, Hacky Sacks, bubbleblowing equipment, kites and remote controlled airplanes (but keep those last two apart). Or, of course, you can just play catch - a game that never goes out of style. The important thing is that you are making the most of your lawn.

“A natural grass lawn creates the perfect setting for a whole host of outdoor activities for the entire family,” says Bryan Ostlund, executive director of Grass Seed USA, a coalition of American grass seed farmers and turf specialists.

“A healthy lawn can stand up to a surprising amount of traffic and can easily be spruced back up in the fall with some additional grass seed. If you’re lucky enough to have a grass lawn, use it! Spending time outdoors is good for both mind and body.”

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EPA wrong to reduce public notices, news organizations say The Ladera Ranch News joined CNPA and 42 news organizations and the Public Notice Resource Center to offer comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s intention to reduce the public notice it provides in connection with most Clean Air Act actions. The EPA’s intent is to eliminate the requirement that the notices run in local newspapers near the potential sources of pollution EPA is planning to approve.

The EPA based its proposal on the mistaken assumption that citizens affirmatively seek public notices and will regularly visit its website to learn about its plans, the PNRC noted.

The comments also emphasize that for over 200 years, lawmakers have required public notices to be published in newspapers because they offer the best opportunity to reach local, civically engaged readers who are most likely to have a personal interest in the plans and activities described in the notices.

“If EPA moves forward with this proposal, it will increase the likelihood that the people who stand to feel the greatest impact from its decisions will be left in the dark until it’s too late,” said Bradley L. Thompson II,

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SEE THE EPIC 1925 SILENT FILM CLASSIC “BEN-HUR” ON THE GIANT SCREEN AS PACIFIC SYMPHONY PERFORMS ORIGINAL SCORE LIVE FOR THIS CINEMATIC SPECTACLE Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, brings one of the most legendary silent films ever made—the 1925 larger-than-life “Ben-Hur”—to full breath-taking splendor in the concert hall, when the orchestra performs the score live as the movie is shown on the giant screen. The score—newly composed for the classic Hollywood hit—was written by Stewart Copeland, former drummer for “The Police,” who performs on drums and a myriad of percussion instruments (including trash cans to create the sounds of the Roman troops), alongside the orchestra for this movie extravaganza.

With its enormous cast and crew and a visual scope that is awe-inspiring to this day, “Ben-Hur” tells the tale of a Jewish prince who is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, but lives to regain his freedom and return for revenge. Buckle your seat belt for a wild chariot race, bloody battle scenes at sea and music that enhances every minute of it—all the ingredients for a very special event.

This unique movie night takes place on Friday-Saturday, March 1819, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $35-$165. For more information or to purchase tickets call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

The performance also takes place at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge on Wednesday, March 16, at 8 p.m. “‘Ben-Hur’ is a picture that rises above spectacle, even though it is one. On the screen it isn’t the chariot race or the great battle scenes between the fleet of Rome and the pirate galleys of Golthar. It is the tremendous heart throbs that one experiences leading to those scenes that make them great.”—Variety (1925) “There’s really nothing to do to prepare you for seeing an epic film like ‘Ben-Hur,’” says Maestro Kaufman, who has gained a reputation for performing film scores live with Pacific Symphony and other orchestras. “When the lights go down, the only thing you need to do is sit back and marvel at the story being told, the way the film has been shot, and the incredible score that accompanies the movie.” Among the films that Kaufman has conducted live with Pacific Symphony are “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Vertigo,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Casablanca,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Star Trek.” “Every score that we have presented with a film is an exciting adventure. They’re all so different in the stories they tell and the music that accompanies those stories…they each stand out as a memorable experience.”

Last summer, after attending the

Symphony’s live performance of the movie “Star Trek,” the Orange County Register’s Tim Mangan wrote: “Together, the music and visuals make your head spin… Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, an old hand at this type of thing, was on the podium and made it look easy, synchronizing seamlessly with the film. The Pacific Symphony had to play gobs of music and did so indefatigably, also athletically.”

It may look easy, but that’s hardly the case. Since a film score is written to accompany the drama and action in a movie, presenting music in a concert requires the conductor to know the movie in minute detail and make certain the music matches.

The live performance of a film score involves a meticulous digital process: the musical soundtrack must be removed from the film, while leaving the dialogue and sound effects untouched; the instrumental parts must be reconstructed by the orchestra as the music is performed live, in sync with the film’s visual storyline. Using a large clock with a second hand as well as a click track, Kaufman is able to keep the orchestra perfectly in sync with the film. The result is something you can’t get from watching a movie anywhere else.

“Because the recording techniques in film have changed so dramatically over the years, hearing film music live brings the music to life in a way that can never be experienced either in the theater or certainly at home,” says Kaufman. “It’s also a visual experience, to watch the musicians working just as the orchestra did when the score was first recorded.

One could rent a DVD, but needless to say, there’s a HUGE difference between seeing a film on a television screen and seeing it on a real motion picture screen in a theater or concert hall.”

“Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” (produced by Abraham L. Erlanger, Samuel Goldwyn, Louis B. Meyer and Florenz Ziegfeld, and an uncredited Irving Thalberg, and directed by Fred Niblo) cost almost $4 million (valued at more than $200 million in 2016), making it the most expensive film of the silent era. With a gargantuan cast and crew, “Ben-Hur” remains extraordinarily impressive even by today’s standards. In 2009, composer and rock musician Stewart Copeland (perhaps best known for forming The Police and recruiting Sting, but who has spent 20 years as a successful composer of opera, world music, chamber music, television and film, working for the likes of Francis Ford Coppola on “Rumblefish” and Oliver Stone on “Wall Street),” was asked to provide the score for an arena spectacle based on the original “Ben-

Hur” book by General Lew Wallace.

Acted in Latin and Aramaic with a traveling cast and crew of 400, it premiered at the O2 Arena in London and was performed throughout Europe.

Copeland was then commissioned by the Virginia Arts Festival to deconstruct the classic 1925 blackand-white film and re-orchestrate the recorded arena score for live orchestral concert performances. The project combined all of Copeland’s talents in composition, orchestration, film scoring, film editing and his virtuoso talents as percussionist and drummer. It also included Kaufman.

“When Stewart Copeland asked me to conduct the premiere of ‘BenHur’ at the Virginia Arts Festival,” says Kaufman, “I really wasn’t prepared for the remarkable reaction of the audience…they were on their feet cheering at the end of the first half!

And then I presented it with the Chicago Symphony, which was completely amazing. To be a part of bringing the score to life, along with the extraordinary performance of Stewart on the drums was for me, and continues to be, incredibly exciting.”

Copeland says: “When the 2009 Ben-Hur Live arena production of the Wallace novel finished its run in 2011, I felt strongly that the score I had composed for this project deserved

a life of its own.” When he had been shown the classic original version of the famous story, he was “struck by both the freshness of the film on the one hand and overwhelmed by its scale on the other. Watching those same scenes that I had scored for a different medium, I couldn’t help but hear my music working with the vigorous interpretation of General Wallace’s book.”

For those who might not know, the storyline revolves around Judah Ben-Hur, who is a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the first century. When the new governor, his old friend Messala, arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions, they are at first happy to reunite after such a long time. But their divergent political views cause a rift between them. During a welcome parade a roof tile falls down from Judah’s house and injures the governor.

Although Messala knows the family is not guilty, he sends Judah to the galleys and throws his mother and sister into prison. Judah swears to come back and take revenge—and so the action begins! (And, no, you won’t find Charlton Heston in this version.)

Pacific Symphony’s Pops series receives support from Avenue of the Arts Hotel, PBS SoCal and K-Earth 101.

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FESTIVAL BALLET REHEARSALS FOR ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’ MARCH 19-20 AT IRVINE BARCLAY THEATER

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By Lydia E. Ringwald The ecstasy of excellence. A miraculous ‘jete’ and seven dancers leap in unison into the air, defying gravity and defining the prowess of beauty.

At the Tuesday evening rehearsal for the upcoming performance of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ advanced dancers and Festival Ballet Theatre members are at the ‘barre’ at the Festival Ballet Theatre‘s Fountain Valley headquarters preparing for the performance on March 19-20.

The premiere Orange County ballet company showcases four elaborately staged ballets a year at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. This spring, the company performs the full length Tchaikovsky ‘Sleeping Beauty’ spectacular with two casts and a spectacular array of costumes and sets.

Festival Ballet Director and Producer Salwa Rizkalla invites ballet superstars to perform the lead roles with her company and top performers from Southland Ballet Academy. In the March 19-20 ‘Sleeping Beauty’ international ballet stars Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes dances the lead roles.

The ‘Fairies’ in main roles supporting lead dancers were rehearsing on Tuesday evening. Director Salwa Rizkalla trains two performers for each major role so that each will have a chance to dance at the Saturday evening March 19 and Sunday matinee March 20 performance.

Salwa Rizkalla introduced me to Natalie Matsuura in the Fairy of ‘Serenity’ role, a graduate with a BFA in dance from UC Irvine who also teaches dance at Southland Ballet Academy and Azusa University. The elegant Anya Lydon from Huntington Beach shares the role of the ‘Serenity’ Fairy.

In the Fairy role of ‘Benevolence’ were Megan Ely, a senior at Edison High School, currently applying to USC and other universities as a Dance major and Nicole Weber, a Fountain Valley High School student, both beautifully trained and aspiring.

Mariana Carrillo in the role of the ‘White Cat’ is a Festival Ballet company dancer. Originally from Page 10

Mexico, Mariana has lived in Newport Beach for four years and is a dance major at Coastline Community College with aspirations to transfer to a university and complete a BFA in Dance.

In the role of the Fairy ‘Generosity’ is Alysa Reinhardt, from Placentia and Elise Newen, a student at Sage High School.

In the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ story, the ‘Fairies’ bestow all of the blessings of life on the small infant, endowing the child with generosity, benevolence and other qualities.

In addition to the highest quality of technique and style, Director Salwa Rizkalla also coaches her cast to express the dramatic intent of the story, to theatrically to express and project the feelings inherent in the role.

Southland Ballet Academy semiprofessionals and the Festival Ballet Company professionals express their love of dance and to convey a feeling warmth and classical romance transporting the audienceinto a Fairy world, a place where everything ‘evil’ is ultimately overcome by love and good will.

But the art of ballet is also a challenge. Students work very hard, taking classes six days a week, often attending two or three classes in a row from the afternoon into the evening, after school or college classes.

Olivia Harrigan, in the role of ‘Fairy ‘ of Happiness’, is an example of brilliant time management. The Huntington Beach resident and high school student is passionate about ballet but aspires to a career as a medical doctor. Olivia attends ROP classes and works at a hospital in addition to attending ballet classes and rehearsals.

The high-spirited Olivia was brilliant in the Fairy role of ‘Happiness’ learned the steps quickly and expressed ‘happiness’ with a touch of charm and grace.

Hannah Schiller, a Festival Ballet company member and Susanna Russell, a high school student who aspires to a career in ballet, rehearsed the role of the Fairy ‘Temperance’ expressing delicacy and charm as they executed the complex choreography.

Clara Mason, a junior in high school and Tara Ghassemieh, a company member, were exquisite and enchanting in the role of ‘Lilac Fairy.’

The rehearsal was exhilarating, but the actual March 19-20 performance s with sets and costumes and gracious dance to the music of Tchaikovsky invites audiences to full participation in the classical ballet masterpiece.

For more information about Festival Ballet Theatre and the accompanying Southland Ballet Acaedmy, please visit, www.festivalballet.org For tickets and further information, please contact Irvine Barclay Theater, www.thebarclay.org

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Beverly Curtin, a long time actively involved community member, including several years on the Rancho Santa Margarita Planning Commission, says, “I’ve known Jim Graham since 1995 when he first purchased his Ford property on Santa Margarita Parkway. I was visiting the Toyota store recently to test drive a RAV 4, and was surprised to see Jim walking around the dealership.

When he told me he was purchasing the store, I was thrilled, as I am a long time Toyota owner. And now I get to be his first Toyota customer, which is really fun.”

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CHOC Gala Raises $2.6 Million for Pediatric Mental Health Photos by Kimberly April The City National Grove of Anaheim was the place to be for the CHOC Cherishes Children Gala where it attracted a record number of community leaders and philanthropists who raised $2.6 million in support of CHOC’s transformational initiative to ensure children, adolescents and young adults with mental illness get the health care services and support they currently lack in Orange County.

Highlights of the special evening included a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Keith Urban, a $250,000 matching gift from Pastor Rick and Kay Warren, and two $100,000 donations – one from the Argyros Family Foundation and the other from Fariborz Maseeh.

The gala’s theme “Healing Families Together” paid tribute to CHOC’s critical role in securing bright futures for children. Borrowing from the gala’s brand colors, the décor featured strong silvers and a touch of purple.

The room sparkled as Harry Winston displayed a selection of spectacular diamond pieces for guests to enjoy including the remarkable 111 carat Secret Combination necklace.

CHOC President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe presented the Children’s Champion Award to Sandy Segerstrom Daniels who has had a long-standing relationship with CHOC, including serving on the hospital’s foundation board of directors and on various committees. In May 2015, Daniels announced a $5 million donation to help establish CHOC Children’s Mental Inpatient Center, which will provide a safe, nurturing place for children ages 3 to 18 to receive care for mental health conditions.

“CHOC is grateful for all of the individuals who made tonight possible, from our committee members and sponsors to our guests. Thank you for supporting our critical efforts to ensure every child and young adult in Orange County who needs mental health treatment receives high quality services without stigma or barriers to access,” said Cripe. “CHOC has made the commitment to take a leadership role in this initiative, but as a non-profit hospital we are counting on the public’s support to help us change the lives of children and heal families together.”

The Center will also provide specialty programming for children younger than 12. Daniels’ gift serves as the cornerstone of a broader fundraising campaign by CHOC to raise $11 million for inpatient capital and startup costs, and $16 million to endow the program.

Following the live auction, Urban performed for a little over an hour with a special moment for one lucky child. CHOC patient Isabella Chavez was invited on stage by the country singer to sing with him, she couldn’t have been more thrilled! Urban’s performance, featuring several songs from his new album, was sponsored by Damien and Yvonne Jordan, Argyros Family Foundation, Jay and Kelly Jacobs, UC Irvine Health Affairs and The Legacy Foundation.

The signature event would not have been possible without the following volunteer committee members: Chair Caroline Marchant; Underwriting Chair Christine Bren, Psy.D.; Décor Chair Heather Madden; Niloofar Fakhimi; Leyla Milani Khoshbin; Stephanie Argyros; Jill Bolton; Kathryn Cenci; Sarah McElroy; Suzy Elghanayan; Monica Furman; Gigi Kroll, M.D.; Lili Daftarian; Susan Samueli; Daneia Sanadiki; Kori Schillereff; Kelly Smith; Marci Surfas; and Marsha Willis. Premier underwriters for the gala were Argyros Family Foundation, Yvonne and Damien Jordan, Harry Winston, UC Irvine Health Affairs, Kelly and Jay Jacobs, The Legacy Foundation, Daftarian Group and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. For 50 years, CHOC Children’s has been steadfastly committed to providing the highest quality medical care to children. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, their regional pediatric healthcare network includes a state of the art 279 bed main hospital facility in the City of Orange, and a hospital within a hospital in Mission Viejo. CHOC also offers many primary and specialty care clinics, more than 100 additional programs and services, a pediatric residency program, and four centers of excellence – The CHOC Children’s Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopedics and Hyundai Cancer Institutes. For more information, please visit www.CHOC.org.

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Gary and Mary Tolar with Yvonne and Damien Jordan

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Great-looking, flavorful veggies are also good for your eyes After a long, cold winter, it’s time to celebrate the start of summer with outdoor picnics, activities with friends and family, and by enjoying fresh, seasonal foods. As you put together your menu for your upcoming summer celebrations, you may not realize just how many foods in some of your favorite recipes contain ingredients that benefit the health and wellness of your eyes. In fact, many of these fruits and vegetables can even be found in your own home garden.

Robert Irvine, Food Network celebrity chef and Transitions adaptive lenses wearer, understands just how critical it is to include eye healthy foods as part of your diet. The right foods can help you maintain healthy, enhanced vision and see your best no matter if you’re in the kitchen or outside on your patio.

“Whether I’m cooking on the set or at home with my family, I always try to prepare dishes using the freshest and most colorful ingredients in season,” Irvine says. “And because the ability to see clearly and comfortably is so important to my life, both professionally and personally, I also make sure to include eye healthy ingredients - so everyone can see their best to enjoy the sights of the season.”

Nearly 90 percent of consumers agree that the visual presentation of their food is important, according to a recent survey by Transitions Optical. And because some of the most colorful, vibrant foods such as tomatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots and berries contain eye healthy nutrients such as carotenoids, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C and E, summer is the perfect time to start incorporating these seasonal fruits and vegetables into your favorite meals.

“Diet, fitness and overall health are the foundation of my lifestyle,” says Irvine. “For me, that also means getting regular eye exams and wearing proper eyewear so that my eyes are comfortable and my vision is enhanced.”

Fifty percent of vision problems are preventable through early detection and follow-up care - which is why it’s never too early or too late to start taking care of your eyes.

Chef Irvine invites you to try his eye healthy tomato caprese recipe.

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Home Garden Tomato Caprese Time: 25 minutes

Yields: 4 servings Dressing ingredients: Balsamic Reduction 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Salad ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, sliced 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/2 bunch of fresh grown basil 2 cups baby arugula Juice from half a lemon 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic reduction (see below) 1 dash sea salt 1 dash fresh ground pepper

Directions: For the balsamic reduction, reduce 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small pot on low heat until vinegar is reduced by two-thirds. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.

On a large platter, place the sliced tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella and basil sprigs. Toss the arugula with the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil in a mixing bowl.

Arrange the salad in the center of the platter. Drizzle the tomatoes and mozzarella with the rest of the olive oil and balsamic reduction. Garnish with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.

Essential tools for parents to navigate teen health issues Parents of teenagers face a delicate balancing act between taking care of their teens and allowing them freedom to make their own decisions. Teens themselves seem to understand the importance of good health; in a survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) two out of three surveyed teens said they worry a lot or a great deal about staying healthy. However, when it comes to handling health issues, parents need to remain in the driver’s seat.

“Parents need to know that it’s going to be okay,” says internationally recognized author and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D. “Even though the teen years are a difficult time, we can’t let the kids take the lead, especially with their health.

Now more than ever parents must be vigilant and involved. There are actually some simple ways to help guide them - and not try to control them.”While teens face many healthrelated issues, experts recommend that parents focus on three key teen health issues and consider some simple approaches to instill good habits solutions: 1. Oral Health Parents and teens both know that brushing and flossing are essential for good oral health. But they may be unaware that crooked teeth (also called malocclusion), if left untreated, can lead to periodontal disease and premature wearing of Page 14

the teeth. Crooked teeth can put abnormal stress on teeth and jaws and cause difficulty with effectively biting, chewing and speaking.

While straight, attractive teeth can certainly boost a teen’s mental health and self esteem, teeth straightening is clearly much more than just a cosmetic issue. It’s easier than ever to straighten teeth, with choices like Invisalign Teen (www.invisalign.com) that eliminate many of the negatives associated with traditional braces.

Because the plastic, removable appliances are nearly invisible, teens no longer have to worry about having the conspicuous look of metal braces.

Plus, removing the aligners allows wearers easier access to brushing and flossing, which reduces the risk of tooth decay.

As the mouth is truly the health gateway to the body, experts suggest a complete oral health routine including brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist and orthodontist.

2. Stress Extreme stress isn’t good for anyone, and today’s teens have more on their plates than ever before - from academic and extracurricular commitments and college preparation to family obligations, friendships and even working outside the home.

Doctors polled in the NFID study reported stress-related conditions were among the topics teens and parents were most likely to bring up at their annual checkups.

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In addition to short-term physical symptoms like increased heart rate and breathing, headache, neck stiffness and pain, and stomach upset, stress can create long-term problems, too. Over time, stress can affect the immune system, heart, blood pressure, lungs, reproductive organs and stomach. In teens, it can make existing acne even worse.

One simple solution is more exercise. Getting off the couch or away from the computer screen and engaging in physical activity is a great stress buster. Exercise releases tension and excess energy, and provides physical and cosmetic benefits, too.

3. Diet and weight More than a third of American children and teens are obese or overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health experts agree, however, that weight is only one reason to emphasize a healthy diet for teens.

Good nutrition is just as important for teens as it is for young children, since teenagers’ bodies go through stressful development and mentally they are creating eating habits that can follow them throughout life.

The single most important way parents can teach teens about health, diet and lifestyle habits is to model those habits themselves, experts agree. Involve teens in meal-planning and preparation, demonstrating good nutrition and healthful choices.

Encourage physical activity by engaging the entire family in fun, healthful exercise such as cycling, hiking or playing sports together.

Just talking about weight, diet and appearance is not only not enough, it can actually be detrimental to teens’ health. A study by the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis found that when parents focus on weight, size and appearance when talking to teens, they may actually increase a teen’s risk of engaging in unhealthy weight-control measures - such as fad diets or binge eating.

Even though they’re approaching adulthood, teens still need parental guidance and support when it comes to health, but not interference. The NFID study found that 60 percent of teens could come up with at least one reason to ditch their annual checkup, with a third thinking they only need to see a doctor when sick. But of those who did get a checkup, 84 percent of doctors surveyed said exams went better when parents took a supportive stance outside the exam room.

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DIY pet treats: economical, easy and nutritious Many families are struggling to find time to sit down together for a meal these days so it may seem funny that more people are making time to bake treats for their pets. But pets are gaining status in the family hierarchy, according to a Harris Interactive study. In fact, more than 90 percent of pet owners say their pets are an official member of the family. Twentyfour percent say they frequently cook specifically for their pets.

Dedicated pet owners have been making treats for their furry buddies since the 1800s, according to Chef Noel Ridsdale, culinary academic director at The Art Institute of Tucson.

He adds that in the last five to seven years, the number of people making pet treats has taken off.

“There are many reasons for this, but I think it is the attitude that people have taken with their pets. It seems that over the past 20 years or so, pets have almost become another child in the house. So with this change in behavior toward our pets, it only makes sense that we would now want to feed them better.”

Value - both in cost and better health Chef Ridsdale states that making pet treats at home is both economical

and healthy.

“Recipes for these treats are not any different than food for their human counterparts. Most recipes include a protein, a vegetable and a bread.

All of these ingredients are readily available and are inexpensive.”

Do-it-yourself recipes are available on reputable food databases including Allrecipes.com, food.com and AnimalPlanet.com - just be sure that the recipes have been tested by others prior to trying them on your pet.

Chef Ridsdale cites additional, important reasons for making treats at home. There have been more than 20 recalls by pet food manufacturers since January, 2013, according Ingredients: 1. Combine dry ingredients in to the FDA. And with increased 1 cup buckwheat or oat flour medium bowl. incidents of pet obesity, allergens 1/2 cup dried garbanzo beans, 2. Mix tuna, egg and oil together and contaminants, knowing what’s ground into flour at medium speed. in pet food - and where it’s made - is 1 teaspoon baking soda 3. Slowly combine wet and dry becoming increasingly important.

1 teaspoon salt ingredients.

“We want to ensure that our pets 1 egg 4. Add enough water to create a are getting the same level of food 6 ounces tuna, salmon, or other cake batter consistency. quality [that we are]. If a dog food is meat 5. Spread batter in pan evenly and made in China, we don’t know for sure 1/2 cup olive oil bake for 1 hour. what standards are being met. I would 1/2 cup water 7. Lower oven temperature to 250 not want my pet eating something Directions: F and bake for 45-60 minutes more. that might make them sick,” states Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 8. Remove pan and slice into 1 inch Ridsdale.

Chef Ridsdale’s homemade cat 13x9 pan with olive or canola oil. Cats squares but keep treats in the pan can detect the taste of vegetable or until ready to serve. treats corn oil, so do not use these.

Quick and simple at-home beauty treatments to try Saving money: At-home beauty treatments for your skin Pampering yourself with skin and beauty treatments is important, but going to the salon or buying expensive products are not always the most convenient - or walletfriendly - options.

In fact, 82 percent of women prefer to save than splurge, spending less than 50 dollars each month on their beauty and skincare regimen, according to a recent study from Poshly Insights on behalf of ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda.

As an alternative, women can look to the following simple, do-ityourself solutions to care for their skin. It might surprise you how many beauty treatments you can create from ingredients you already have in your home.

1. Facial scrub - For smooth, radiant skin, combine three parts baking soda with one part warm water. Using your fingers, rub the mixture gently on your face in a circular motion to exfoliate skin and remove dead skin cells. Be careful to avoid your eye area. Rinse off with

warm water and you’ll notice your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

2. Bath soak - Help soothe skin irritations, bug bites or mild sunburn with a relaxing, long soak in the bathtub. Swirl one-half cup of Baking Soda into warm water to help soften and soothe the skin and clean away any oils and perspiration that accumulated during the day.

3. Manicure and pedicure - Before painting your nails, give your hands and feet a little TLC with exfoliating treatments. For manicures, use a brush to scrub the nails and cuticles in a gentle, circular motion with baking soda. Rinse clean with warm water and apply your favorite shade of nail polish. For pedicures, soak feet in a basin with a mixture of two tablespoons of Baking Soda and warm water. After your soak apply a scrub of three parts baking soda and one part water. Rinse clean with warm water and follow with an application of a rich moisturizer and a warm towel foot wrap - your feet will feel smooth and clean. Finish the treatment by

applying your favorite shade of polish to your toenails.

4. Hair care - Use baking soda to help remove residue that styling products leave behind for cleaner and more manageable hair. To achieve this, sprinkle a quarter-size amount of Baking Soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Wash as

usual and rinse thoroughly. Just be careful to avoid the eye area when rinsing.

Avoid costly visits to the salon and expensive beauty products with gentle and simple at-home treatments. For even more fun, invite your friends over for a spa-themed get together and try out the tips above.

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Decoding your digestive health A family feast for the record books, too much tailgating, a stressful day at the office, an allergic flare-up or just a change in your routine - no matter the cause, you’ve likely had to cope with digestive health issues at some point. For some, they’re an occasional occurrence. For many, they’re a regular or even daily disruption that can be uncomfortable, bothersome and embarrassing.

Digestive health plays a major role in achieving overall health and wellness, and according to digestive health expert and author, Dr. Steven Lamm, understanding how to manage digestive health issues is the best way to achieve long-lasting relief and overall health and wellness.

Take care of your tummy and it will take care of you.

The digestive system, also referred to as the gut, is a unique and perfectly created system that, when impaired, can increase risk of developing infectious, inflammatory and functional GI diseases, as well as immune-mediated and metabolic disorders. Good digestive health is also recognized by many as being a requirement for overall good health.

“When we take care of our gut, we take a step toward achieving overall health and wellness,” says Dr. Lamm. “However, many modern day triggers, such as stress, medication and foods low in nutrients, can cause problems that affect our day-to-day lives.”

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* Gas/bloating * Irritable bowel syndrome * Diarrhea * Constipation * Nausea/vomiting According to Dr. Lamm, it is also important to know that some digestive health issues can be caused by underlying conditions or even genetics.

If digestive health issues are persistent, worsen, or are accompanied by blood, unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite, a physician should be consulted.

Getting to the gut of the problem For many, navigating the world of digestive health can be overwhelming. How do you determine what your specific problem is and what might be triggering the issues? And how do you figure out which available treatment may help manage the issues?

When trying to understand and seek the best course of action, Lamm suggests keeping in mind the following tips: 1. Be aware of the existence of issues; your digestive health should be seamless 2. Pay attention to your body and triggers; know how to identify and self-diagnose 3. Establish an easy fiber routine, such as including Benefiber(R) in your diet, to help maintain Dr. Steven Lamm a healthy digestive system 5. Consult a physician if issues are persistent, 4. Use appropriate over-the-counter medications to help manage digestive health issues, such as worsening, or if there is bleeding, unexplained Prevacid(R)24HR for frequent heartburn, Gas-X(R) weight loss or loss of appetite. for gas and bloating

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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

Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen

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South Coast Kitchen

Come and join us for delicious authentic Italian food in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Sushi and Japanese Cuisine.

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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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

Located at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club we have daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.

26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo.

949-305-5100 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.

27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro

Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.

Smokey Joe croissants, sausage, eggs, bacon also try their hot link breakfast burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.

27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 949-461-7170

1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch 949-364-7080

800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661

Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery

Jalapeno’s Restaurant

The Ranch Sports Grill

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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

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

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Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.

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

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

Restaurant Reviews Wanted!

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

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Damasq Café, is local family-owned featuring fast, healthy Halal-certified Mediterranean cuisine in Corona del Mar. Chef Jamal Diab creates mouth-watering selections made with fresh herbs, bell peppers, onions garlic, tomatoes and eggplant. Jamal’s menu also includes tender flame-grilled beef and chicken infused with flavorful spices, homemade Habanero, Tahini and Garlic “Secret” Sauces. $10.95 for each plate.

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As a Nebelung, Andy is a rare breed of cat. Nebelungs have long bodies, wide-set green eyes, long and dense fur and mild dispositions.

The name Nebelung means mist or fog and is derived from the cat’s distinctive silky blue-grey coat.

Sadly, Andy’s best friend and longtime owner passed away, leaving him homeless. Having spent his whole life in the safety of a loving home, Andy’s world has been turned upside down by the death of his caretaker. It is obvious that Andy is still in mourning and is feeling

abandoned and alone. Andy needs to feel loved and wanted again. He would do best in a quiet home with no small children. Andy enjoys sunning in windows and really likes to have his long, beautiful coat brushed. This 8-year-old cat will go home neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. His adoption fee is $75.

Stop by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center at 28095 Hillcrest today to meet Andy and other loving pets available for adoption. For more information, call 949-470-3045 or visit http://www.cmvas.org.

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