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Santa Margarita High School Hosts First Teen Tech Week March 6 through Wednesday, March 8, Santa Margarita Catholic High School’s Borchard Library hosted Santa Margarita’s first Teen Tech Week with technology demonstrations during student lunches and after school. Santa Margarita’s Teen Tech Week was started in accordance with the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) campaign taking place from March 5-11, 2017 at school libraries throughout the United States. This year’s campaign for Teen Tech Week, “Be the Source of Change,” encourages teens to take advantage of all the great digital resources offered through libraries in order to make a positive change in their life and community. The three days of Santa Margarita’s Teen Tech Week each featured a different theme. Monday’s demonstrations featured the award winning SMCHS Robotics team, SMbly Required and the Beam Rolling Robot provided by Suitable Technology. MUN Teacher John Remmell connected on the Beam Rolling Robot to instruct one of his classes from an MUN conference
in China. The robot displayed Remmell’s face on a 17 inch screen and allowed him to roll across his classroom and answer student questions. SMCHS alumnus Jack Jennison ’15 also connected through the robot from his dorm room at Texas Christian University. Jack rolled through the SMCHS lunch shelter and encouraged students to participate in Teen Tech Week events. Tuesday’s demos featured the theme of emerging technology and included a 3-D printer demonstration of a construction of a prosthetic hand. Wednesday’s theme featured drones and virtual reality and included student drone simulations by the SMCHS Drone Club and the opportunity for students to test out virtual reality sets provided by Intel and GST. Students wore virtual reality goggles to complete certain tasks. It was gratifying to see students engage in two months of planning to prepare for the events that we had during Teen Tech Week,” said Library Assistant Maricar Laudato. “It was great to see how students appreciated the idea that technology can not only be fun but can also
To test out the Rolling Beam Robot provided by Suitable technology, teacher John Remmell instructed one of his classes from an Model United Nations conference in China. impact lives in a meaningful way.” McClure, Kathleen O’Toole, Steve SMCHS would like to thank the W o o d s , Te r r i H o r m a n , L i z Borchard Library for organizing Teen Terry, Cathleen Gerrior, Janis Griffin Tech week. SMCHS would also like and Colleen McDonald to thank Suitable Technology, GST Student Volunteers: and Intel for providing technology SMCHS Drone Club: Nick Turner for Teen Tech Week events and SMCHS PIxEL Club: Elaine You, the following parent and student Ethan Lee, Chase Sadri, Jack volunteers for donating their time and Wesierski, Albert Lee energy to Teen Tech Week. SMCHS Robotics Team (SMbly Parent Volunteers: Required): JT Roschak, Jojo Ann Marie Jennison, Bonnie Jennison, Sonali Madisetti
Saddleback Area Historical Society MEET YOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS Margaret Tapper It is an honor to serve as the Historian for the Saddleback Area Historical Society. I am a native Californian and have lived in southern California all of my life. I have a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of California, Irvine. I also
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hold a certificate in youth ministry from the University of Dayton. I worked in the University of California Irvine Library for 40 years. I started filing cards in the card catalog and moved on to design, install and manage the automated library system. My interest in history is a gift from my mother. She loved history and was always reading. I have lived in the Saddleback Valley since 1990. On a trip to the local bookstore (Barnes and Noble?), I found one of Joe Osterman’s books. It was a fascinating insight into the people who lived here. Facing an empty nest, I joined the Amigos de la Colina in 1999 and served as president from 2002-2004. I have also served as the Amigos representative to the Orange County Docent League (OCDL) since 2006 and am currently the OCDL treasurer. I look forward to serving you in this new role and to learning more about the rich history of our area.
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Misty Bernal I am honored to be Saddleback Historical Society’s newest librarian. I am graduate of Wichita State University in History with minor focus in Anthropology and French. I am a native Texan with a deep love of all things Southern. I have studied in Antakya Turkey (old Antioch) and Orleans France. I bring with me both city and university library experience. As a historian, I have been trained in archival techniques and digital recording. My main areas of interest are religion and sexuality, both together and in WWI. I am a writer and avid reader. Some of my favorite writers are James Joyce, Robert Graves and Stephen King. Aside from dog Jake, a rather bratty border collie, I have a husband and three wonderful children. I believe in keeping my life filled with good food, friends and rescue animals. (Ask me about my raccoons!) As I am going through all the
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Easter Egg Coloring Fun Modern convenience has made it so all we have to do is go to the local mega mart and buy an Easter Egg Coloring Kit. They come in all sizes and styles. You can buy them with the latest cartoon character stickers, or with wax sticks, these are better known as crayons. You can buy the ones with sparkles and stripes and rollers. There a lot of choices and isles full of great ideas. Easter Egg glitz and glitter will light up most children’s eyes. But there are other ways to decorate your Easter Eggs. You can make your own Easter Egg Dye. You have to use a container that is big enough to hold your liquid dye. You will need to keep in mind that you will be placing a boiled egg, or blown egg shell in it also. Take just 2/3 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of distilled vinegar and you have the base for your egg coloring ideas. Equip yourself with food coloring you can find on the spice isle in the grocery store and you are in business. You will need to add about a total of ¼ teaspoon of food color, about 24 drops to each mixture. Here is where those basic kindergarten skills come into play. Remember that red and blue make purple and that yellow and blue make green, red and yellow make orange and so on. Add the colors drop by drop until you have the color you like. You may not be able to tell what color that you have by looking down into you mixture, you may want to place a drop or to on a piece of white paper to see exactly what shade you have made. Now that you have your mixture made up, all you need is a boiled egg or a blown egg shell. Carefully place it into the liquid dye. The longer you leave it in the dye the darker your colored egg will be. The general rule is about for two minutes. You can also have the kids get out the crayons and draw on their Easter Eggs. Be careful if using just blown shells sometimes
a child, or an adult, can push to hard with the crayon and break or crack the shell. Where ever the crayon is used it will resist the Easter Egg dye. Rubber bands work well too. You can wrap them all around your egg before putting them in the color. Any where the rubber band is there will be no color. Painters tape will work well also here. Another neat technique is to make strips. You can use pipe cleaners to suspend only half the egg in one color and then flip it to make the other half of your egg another color. Want to go all natural? There are plenty of things around your kitchen that can make wonderful colors for your Easter Egg coloring fun. You start by placing your eggs in a single layer, and covering with water. You then add a teaspoons of distilled vinegar. You will then add what ever natural ingredient you are going to use for your dye and bring the water to a boil. Then simmer for about 15 minutes. You can then remove you eggs and dry on a paper towel. What can you use to for color? There are some great things in your pantry. You can start with fresh beets, cranberries
or frozen raspberries these will make your eggs a pale red. Want orange? Try onion skins. Spinach leaves will give you green eggs and blueberries will give you blue eggs. Strong coffee will make your eggs brown to beige. You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to decorating your Easter Eggs. Kids will have great fun coming up with ideas on how to decorate them. Using finger paints? Decoupage? Let yours and your child’s imagination free when it comes to decorating your Easter Eggs. You can add glitter and sparkles and even dig into your sticker supply and use them after your Easter Egg has been dyed and is completely dry. All those great skills they are learning in grade school art class will come into play when decorating Easter Eggs. Have fun with your kids and make some sparkly beautiful Easter Eggs. Easter Egg making is fun and builds lifetime memories for both children and adults. If you make your own dyes or purchase the supplies all in a box at the store, have fun with it, and be creative!
Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. ~Janine di Giovanni
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Planning the perfect Easter egg hunt From the White House lawn to the family living room, children of all ages will soon be searching behind bushes and couches to find that last treasured egg. If you don’t have an Easter egg hunt to attend in your community this year, consider planning your own and inviting all the neighbors to participate. Here are some tips for planning the perfect Easter egg hunt: Find out what kids want Kids each have their favorite items they’re hoping they’ll find in their baskets. To deliver the best gifts from the Easter Bunny, you have to think like the kids. See what kids think about the Easter Bunny and the goodies he’s going to bring this year in this adorable video by Personal Creations. Pick the right eggs Load up on eggs of all shapes and sizes. Plastic eggs are the best for hiding, because if an egg isn’t found, it won’t spoil and cause a mess later. Plastic eggs are very colorful, making them easier to spot by both little children and older kids alike. If you’re inviting a lot of younger children to the egg hunt, consider placing several eggs in a soft Easter basket like the Large Plush Bunny Basket and placing it under a tree to make it faster and easier for kids to find. Invite the Easter Bunny Rent an Easter Bunny costume and ask someone to wear it to welcome guests of all sizes to your Easter egg hunt. Ask someone else to be a digital photographer who can email your guests photos taken of their kids posing with the Easter bunny - parents will appreciate the opportunity to have their kids take a picture with the Easter Bunny without having to make a special visit to the local mall. Hang a personalized Egg Hunt Banner
in the yard and decorate the area with streamers and balloons to give your backyard a festive feel. Prepare for rain April showers aren’t outside of the scope of possibilities, so prepare for a rainy day situation. You don’t want a handful of disappointed children at the party. Utilize furniture and the garage to hide eggs throughout the house. Prepare a map of the house and how many eggs are in each room so kids who aren’t familiar with the layout of the home can still find their fair share of hidden eggs. Consider treats that aren’t candy Don’t limit your Easter party treats to just
sweets. Stuffed bunnies make the perfect companion for young kids, and are a great gift to hide along with the eggs. Parents will appreciate that there are options to take home other than candy, and kids will have something to keep for years to come. To give it that extra special touch, personalize a stuffed animal with each kid’s name at www.PersonalCreations.com. With these tips, you’ll have a successful Easter egg hunt that your friends and neighbors - and their children - will be talking about for weeks to come.
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FESTIVAL BALLET’S TOP STARS TWIRL INTO THE FUTURE By Lydia E. Ringwald Photos by Skye Schmidt Star ballerinas, Skye Schmidt, Tara Ghassemieh and Willa BouwensKilleen in Orange County’s premiere ballet company Festival Ballet have each carved a unique career in dance. In addition to performing leading roles in Festival Ballet’s four productions each year, company ballerinas Skye and Tara also explore parallel career opportunities in teaching, choreography, film and movie performance and in the instance of ballerina Skye Schmidt, dance photography. Skye Schmidt a recent graduate in Dance Performance from UC Irvine was trained from the age of 5 at the Festival Ballet dance school Southland Ballet Academy. When she was 17, Skye was selected in the top 10 in YAGP competitions (Youth American Grand Prix) in New York and continued with performance in Festival Ballet productions as well as UC Irvine productions throughout her college years. While at the university, Skye also cultivated a parallel career as a photographer. Included in her portfolio are images not only of dance performance on stage capturing the magic of stage lighting, costume and set design but also backstage with images that illuminate and offer insight into the life of a dancer. To c h a l l e n g e c o n v e n t i o n a l vision, Skye also experiments with photographing dancers outside in natural light often with the Huntington Beach pier as the backdrop with sand and ocean. At her peak professionally, Skye performs in a variety of roles for various dance companies. Watch for her in the upcoming performance in a star role of ‘The Secret Garden’ at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, April 28-30. After a year in New York, performing
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Olive Crest Celebrates St. Paddy’s Day and Raises $200,000 for Project Independence
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Honorary Chair and former LA Rams great Vince Ferragamo, Kerri Photos by Ann Chatillon Dunkelberger and Tim Bauer A St. Paddy’s Day celebration was certainly festive for a sold-out crowd of 336 guests. The event benefited Olive Crest and was held at the Newport Beach Country Club, yes - on St. Paddy’s Day! Former LA Rams’ star quarterback and enthusiastic community supporter Vince Ferragamo served as honorary chair, with Carrie Brock taking the reins as event chair this year. The event was a celebration by raising nearly $200,000 that will be designated for Project Independence - Olive Crest Youth, for ages 14-24. Whether a youth is in foster care, a group home, transitional housing, or living on his or her own, the program creates a relationship-based plan designed for each youth’s specific needs. Prior to the sit-down dinner, guests enjoyed a champagne reception and were entertained by two musicians from Cillian’s Bridge Irish band playing the fiddle (violin) and mandolin along with two young costumed girls dancing an Irish jig! Guests also enjoyed whiskey sampling, the chance to win some opportunity prizes and best of all, purchasing a Golden Ticket opportunity which offered Michelle Hatch and Dennis Kuhl with Kim and Bob Miller the winner a choice of a live auction item - all the buyers of a Golden Ticket were the proud wearers of flashing green blinky rings. More on this later… During the program, Roshaunda Crain, received the Shining Star Award for her success, and whose life was transformed through Project Independence. She gave a beautiful testimony of how Olive Crest’s program restored her life and how Project Independence helps the futures for vulnerable young adults by providing them with Independent Living Specialists, Case Managers and Mentors, as well as safe and secure apartment homes. The live auction created a bidding war for many who were feverish for getting their item. Some of the items were: Golf and Lunch with Vince Ferragamo and Newport Beach Country Club member Dennis Bader at the exclusive Newport Beach Country Club; An Owner’s Box at Del Mar Turf Club for four, including $500 towards a lovely weekend at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad; A Luxury Maui Getaway, which includes $1,000 airfare on Hawaiian Airlines, a 7-day, 6-night stay in a condo with a beautiful ocean view room in Kaanapali, Maui; A dreamy escape to Los Cabos in a luxurious, private home for one week in San Jose del Cabo, known for its sandy beaches and colonial buildings; a dinner for two at Back Bay Bistro with Vince Ferragamo Lori Sweeney and Lorraine Roshaunda Crain with Event along with a past or present LA Rams players; and a luxurious 12-day Cruise Chair Carrie Brock Bader on the Holland America Line on a pick from a variety of destinations. Now, about those Golden Tickets - guests could purchase a Golden Tickets for $100 each to have first their pick of one of the live auction items. The winner was Bill Kaley. He selected the Napa Valley wine tasting and tour for four people, with a credit towards a stay of the Westin Versa in downtown Napa. For the “raise the paddle” portion of the program, when the auctioneer got down to $100, Ferragamo offered a signed football with a photo op with him for the last bidder to bid $100. It was a great way to get folks to bid - the winner was Malcolm Bailey, he was grinning from ear to ear! Entertainment was provided by Cillian’s Bridge Irish band. Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of more than 70,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. The nonprofit works tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling and education for both youth and parents. The many innovative programs offered reflect its conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. For more information, visit www.OliveCrest.org John Ogburn with Rich Dutch and Dale Hedges Page 12
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Announcing the Inaugural Blenheim EquiSports Em e r g i n g P r o f e ss i o n a l G r a n t W i n n e r s Expanding program with $14,000 in Grants Awarded After receiving an impressive number of applications, Blenheim EquiSports is pleased to announce the first recipients of the Emerging Professional Grant. “We are honored to receive applications from an amazing group of young professionals,” commented Stephanie Wheeler, VP of Operations. “In honor of the inaugural year, and in an effort to reward the dedication and impressiveness of these applicants, Blenheim EquiSports is awarding additional grants.” Congratulations to the winner of the 2017 Emerging Professional Grant, Shannon Beck, who will receive $5,000 of Blenheim EquiSports horse show credit. Beck works as an assistant for Chestnut Hill and Beverly Jovais in Petaluma, CA. A graduate of the University of San Francisco, Beck joined Jovais at Chestnut Hill in the summer 2013. As stated on their web site, “A talented rider and teacher, Shannon enjoys all aspects of the business from managing the feeding program to working closely with vets, grooms, and the range of equine health care specialists. “She takes particular pride in
Alexandra Biederman - photo by Cecile Zovighian figuring out how to improve a horse’s performance with his owner, and works diligently to figure out each team.” And in Beck’s words, “Through hard work, perseverance, and the help of many generous people I have built a reputation for myself that I’m proud of,” she noted in her application. “Showing is an exciting
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part of what we do, but I know it’s not just about winning ribbons and getting to ride nice horses. It’s about doing right by the horses and students while continuing to learn so you can be the best horseman you can be.” The Emerging Professional Grant Runner-up recipient, earning $3,000 of Blenheim EquiSports horse show credit, is Alexandra Biederman, the assistant trainer for Ginnie Bryant at Equites Riding Club in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Having formed a syndicate to purchase a horse, Biederman has a chance to compete in her first Grand Prix classes this season. As she explained in her application, she looks at success from many perspectives. “It is not just about succeeding as a professional in the competition arena for me. I want to succeed as a professional that others can trust and look up to; it is important to me that I always uphold true sportsmanship and that I have strong, positive relationships with others in my industry. I strive to be a top competitor, but also a young professional that others trust and respect.” Expanding the program, Blenheim EquiSports decided to award two additional grants of $1,000 of horse show credit to both Stephanie Nagler, assistant to Cha Cha Jago of Jigsaw
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Jelly Beans : A Colorful History and Association with Easter By Shaun Stanert You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by the way he eats jellybeans, at least according to the widely quoted logic of former USA President Ronald Reagan. For Reagan the Jellybean was not simply an Easter indulgence. Reagan was so enamored of Jellybeans that he maintained a year-round supply in the Oval Office and a perpetual stash on air force one, displayed in a special turbulence-proof container. He even launched them into space, in 1983, when he ordered that they be stowed as a presidential surprise on the space shuttle challenger for the amusement of the astronauts. Reagan’s conclusion about the personalities of fellow jellybean aficionados may or may not prove true. Still, it appears obvious that Americans have a considerable collective craving for the clever creation. These days it would hardly be Easter without jellybeans artfully hidden among the paper grass, chocolate rabbits and other goodies that presently complete the Easter Basket equation. Nevertheless, Jellybeans are no longer just for Easter. They have shed their seasonal specific demand and are on display in stores throughout the year. The exact origin of the Jellybean is somewhat foggy likely lost to time and a lack of permanent record keeping methods. Most historians, however, agree that in the USA they were first linked with Easter in the 1930s. That is when people began tucking them into Easter baskets likely because of their resemblance to small eggs, according the Jelly Belly Company, the manufacturer of Reagan’s selfprofessed favorite brand of Jelly bean. Eggs have long been a symbol of fertility and spring renewal associated with Easter. The Jellybean’s beguiling resemblance to small bird eggs was evident, and that along with their colorful appearance made them a natural addition to Easter festivities. The American appetite for Jellybeans seems to be ravenous and growing annually. In the USA candy makers manufacture approximately 16 Billion Jellybeans annually in anticipation of Easter. Moreover, in recent years some Grocery stores have doubled the space designated for highlighting Jellybeans near Easter time. Categorically precise product sales figures are difficult to establish since retailers no longer routinely report checkout scanner information. Nevertheless, based on various data, Easter is second in Holiday candyeating events with overall sales hovering at a lofty 1.9 billion dollars in 2006, according to the National Confectioners Association, or the NCA. Jellybeans figure prominently Page 16
in that placement. During Reagan’s presidential reign more than three tons of Jelly Belly Candy Company beans, were consumed at political events in 1981, possibly due to Reagan’s widely reported fondness for the sugary treat. Blueberry Jellybeans are a Jelly Belly Company invention developed specifically so that Reagan could serve a patriotic mix of red white and blue jellybeans at his inaugural parties. Reagan’s favorite flavor was licorice and he ordered 7000 pounds for his 1981 inauguration. The CEO of Jelly Belly Company once credited Reagan’s widely publicized passion as responsible for putting their gourmet brand on the map, according to CNN’s American Morning show, aired June 9 2004. The Turkish Delight, a Middle Eastern candy made of soft jelly, covered in confectioner’s powder, with roots dating to biblical days, inspired the Jellybean’s gummy interior. When formulating the Jellybean the pioneering twist involved adding various new flavors and covering the jelled center with a semi-hard shell. The method for making the glaze on the outside of the Jellybean, was invented in 17th century France, and is known as panning. It is the same process prior used to make the thin sweet shell surrounding Jordan almonds. Jellybeans first surfaced in America in 1861 when William Schrafft, a Boston confectioner, urged people to send his Jellybeans to soldiers during the Civil war. The first recorded advertisement for jellybeans was published in the Chicago Daily News on July 5, 1905. It publicized Bulk Jellybeans sold by volume for nine cents per pound, according to the book, “The Century in Food: America’s Fads and Favorites.” Jellybeans were initially sold in general stores as penny candy displayed in glass jars, separated by individual flavors, and scooped into paper bags after the patron handpicked their selection. Demand for the candy declined at the turn of the century. Interest in them re-energized during World War II due to a shortage of chocolate. Most chocolate was sent to soldiers overseas prompting the deficit. For years the reigning traditional jellybean makers such as Brach’s confectioners boasted an appealing but limited range of flavors and colors. In the mid 1970s, however, gourmet jellybeans emerged when the Herman Goelitz Candy Co., Inc., now known as the Jelly Belly Candy Company, made jellybeans that were different in taste and texture. The company’s trend-setting jellybean transformation involved
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expanding the flavor options by including unusual flavors such as Watermelon, Pear, or Tutti Fruiti, to name a few. The candy also looked different, a bit more delicate, more colorful and more intensely flavored than traditional beans. In addition, some beans did not have the classic clear chewy center, according to Gray Rollins of the website Your Easter. The palate pleasing amplification in flavor and choices thrust gourmet Jellybeans to new heights of gastronomic popularity. Both traditional and gourmet jellybeans can take between 6 and 21 days to make, according to various manufacturers. Differences in recipes give both Gourmet and traditional beans a distinctive taste. Moreover, both styles of beans have a solid share of stubbornly loyal cohorts. The gourmet beans are usually smaller and softer than the traditional candy. In addition, the gourmet beans always have flavors infused into the center jell as well as the exterior shell. In contrast, the traditional Jellybeans typically have flavoring only in the shell, according to the NCA. The life cycle of a jellybean begins when all the deliciously addictive ingredients needed to form the bean’s sweet chewy interior are boiled, then piped to casting trays to solidify. A few days later, the panning process begins. The beans roll in a drum while sugar is gradually added to build up the shell around the soft center. At this point colors and flavors are also introduced into the mix. Soon after, confectioners glaze gives the shell a shiny appearance. Lastly, the beans get a final polish prior to shipping. Some innovative gourmet flavors include Cappuccino or Strawberry Cheesecake, as well as unique sportbean varieties such as Berry Blue, a fusion of natural flavors, electrolytes, and antioxidants, and the Jelly Belly Company’s newest natural flavor, Pomegranate, fortified with vitamin C. These unusual but still somewhat conventional flavors appeal to the sophisticated palates of adults as well as anyone of any age with a demanding sweet tooth. However, the repertoire of flavors is not constricted to the creatively conventional realm. Some gourmet manufacturers have veered on a non-conformist
path by daring to boldly concoct wildly offbeat flavors with repulsive sounding names such as Vomit, Booger, Earwax and dirt to name a few. These eccentric flavors are more apt to charm an adventurous adolescent or a daredevil child rather than an adult. Indeed the Jelly Belly Company, the maker of the zany but still briskly selling flavors, touts them as “guaranteed to have your lips curl and your eyes watering.” The flavors available for Gourmet Jellybeans are ever evolving, and continually tested. The process is restrained only by the outer limit of the manufacturer’s imagination and the new arrival’s marketability. Promising new jellybean versions take root in a chemistry laboratory where test batches of new flavors are conjured, and mulled, based on the results of marketing studies. The batches are then examined by focus groups for taste and visual appeal, before emerging as a new shelfready product, according to How Products are Made, a reference book, published by Thomson-Gale. Indeed American consumers are apparently so charmed by the mouthwatering, teeth-clinging treat that April 22 is designated National Jelly Bean Day, according to the NCA. Other large companies making Jelly Beans are Hershey, Russell Stover, and Fannie Mae. To satiate the curiosity of inquiring health-conscious minds, an ounce of regular jellybeans contains approximately 100 calories. The calories are mainly from carbohydrates. Jellybeans contain no fat, no cholesterol, no fiber, and no protein according to the food database at Calorie King’s website. There are about 26 jellybeans in an ounce, according to Debbie Belt president of the James River Candy Company. In case you were wondering, 70 percent of children 6 to 11 years claim to prefer eating jellybeans one bean at a time, while 23 percent profess a preference for gobbling them by the handful. Slightly more boys at 29 percent said they prefer wolfing down a handful, while 18 percent of the girls admit to inelegantly eating jellybeans by loading a mouthful, according to Easter candy facts on Pearson education’s “infoplease” website.
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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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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.
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
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.
All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games plus Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 949-429-7737
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