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exclusive Celebrity Chef Challenge photos by Williams Casper An exclusive Celebrity Chef Challenge, produced by Lance Perkins took place on Saturday, May 5 from 2:30 – 5 p.m. Six challenger chefs including; Raya Belna of Seabirds Truck on Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race”, Doug Stratton of Spiced Bamboo, Bridget Reilly of Bite Market, Stef Kelly of Chef Stef Candy Company, Anna “Naturalista” Allen of Delicious Nutrition and Chris Tzorin were challenged with creating dishes inspired by fitness, nutrition, sustainable/natural foods and the health benefits of chocolate. Chefs Susan Irby “the Bikini Chef” with Louise Mellor “Geez Louise” and Stuart O’Keeffe of Food Network’s “Private Chefs of Beverly Hills” will join to host the challenge. Special celebrity guests from “The Real Housewives of Orange County”; Jeana Keough, Lynne Curtin, Fernanda Rocha and Chef Chaz Bradley indulged in the challengers’ dishes and sharing their insights on fitness “The Real Housewives of Orange County”; Lynne Curtin, Jeana Keough and Fernanda Rocha
and nutrition. Chef Josie Smith-Malave of Bravo’s “Top Chef”, Jonathan Grahm of “Compartés Chocolatier” featured on “Oprah”, Chef Be*Live “Gourmet Raw Celebrity Chef”, Wing Lam of Wahoo’s, Pascal Olhats of Pascal Restaurant and Lé Brasserie, Rachel Marie of Blackmarket Bakery and Randy Fuhrman will be just some of the kitchen stars judging the challenge.
Jeana Keough with Anna Allen winner of 4 awards Top chef, Best Appetizer, Best Healthy Dish, and Best Desert
The OC Tastefest “Celebrity Chef Challenge” AWARDS BEST SALAD OR APPETIZER Chef Anna “Naturalista” Allen BEST MAIN DISH Chef Raya Belna BEST DESSERT Chef Anna “Naturalista” Allen BEST COCKTAIL Bridget Reilly BEST PRESENTATION Chef Chris Tzorin BEST HEALTHY DISH Chef Anna “Naturalista” Allen TOP OVERALL WINNER Chef Anna “Naturalista” Allen
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Announces Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave III The Friends of Dorothy Guild benefiting AIDS Services Foundation OC holds its annual spring fashion show – this year on May 23 from 6 – 9 p.m. The runway is bigger and longer, more fashions than ever before, plus the silent and live auctions with beyond-your-imagination items. Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave III will be held at Susie and Kevin Coleman’s warehouse at 3130 Airway Ave. in Costa Mesa – just steps from the John Wayne Airport runway. The show runs the gamut from evening wear, sportswear, resort wear, golf wear, workout gear and the signature Dorothy finale – men’s underwear, provided by Freedom Reigns. This year fashion statements will be presented with live commentary by The Friends of Dorothy Guild Founder and Chairwoman Barbara Venezia and OC Register Deputy Editor John Fabris –welcoming fashions by Margaritaville Apparel for men, Dark 8 Custom Leather, West Coast Leather of San Francisco, Rod Alan custom made menswear, Tulum Island Boutique and fantasy gowns by Clay Sadler. Venezia said, “This year truly is going to top every fashion show The Friends of Dorothy Guild has ever done. Our fashion raves are always a sellout with a waiting list. It is truly, a not-to-be-missed event.” To date, the Dorothys have raised more than $600,000 for ASF, We couldn’t have accomplished this without the generosity of our partnering vendors and members, “said Venezia. The stunning models are from Otto Models, hair and make-up by MAC and Studio 4 Salon. Catering provided by Original Tommy’s, Sundried Tomato, The Meat House, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Diva Cupcakes and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly. Special thanks to Susie and Kevin Coleman for the Rave venue. Tickets are just $65 for non-members and $55 per person for guild members. (You can become a member, purchase tickets, become a sponsor or contribute to the silent auction by visiting friendsofdorothy.org) Special thanks go to The Crean Foundation, Center Club, and Classic Party Rentals. The money raised goes to support ASF programs such as food bank, housing, counseling, HIV testing and education. For over 25 years ASF has provided services throughout our community to those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS. Page 2
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DENTAL PATIENTS DRIVE TWO HOURS FROM VICTORVILLE TO SEE LADERA RANCH PAIN-FREE DENTIST DR. MICHAEL TESSIER Recently, a mother called Dr. Michael Tessier’s office to arrange an appointment for her fifteen-yearold daughter who is deathly afraid of shots in her mouth. Only one thing was unusual. They live in Victorville, about two hours away. But the long hot drive was certainly worth it to mom, if her daughter could have painless, shot-free dental work. “I visited Dr.Tessier several years ago before we moved to Victorville” said the child’s mother. “But when I took my fifteen year old daughter to a local dentist out there, she screamed in pain and raised such a fuss and refused to ever go back. I thought she would change her mind, but she would not. Finally, I told her I knew of one dentist that was gentle and pain free but it was a long trip from Victorville to Ladera Ranch. At last she agreed to go”, she said. When they arrived for their appointment with Dr. Tessier, the young girl was crying, sobbing, and shaking, barely in control. Dr. Tessier said; “It took about thirty minutes for her mother and my staff to get her calmed down enough to get her dental work started”, he said, “Very soon using the Whisper Jet, a micro miniature sandblaster using 50 micron-size particles of aluminum oxide, and the Waterlase MD Laser, we got this young lady’s two fillings completed without anesthetic, and with no pain, because of today’s technology. The more I work with the laser and the sandblaster, filling teeth without the need for drilling and therefore anesthetic, the more I realize how much dentistry has changed over the last 30 years. When the drill and the carbide burr were our only cutting options, we made it more likely that, in their later adulthood, these teeth would crack, ultimately needing crowns. Today, we’re leaving these teeth stronger. This stuff is great. So from now on, nothing will be difficult for her, except perhaps the ride from Victorville,” he said with a smile. Dr. Michael Tessier is located in Los Flores Plaza at 28562 Oso Parkway. Most major credit cards and dental plans cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949) 459-7212
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On May 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host a Summer Nature Camp Open House to showcase its eight-week summer camp beginning on July 2. The ENC is located at 1601 E.16thStreet, in Newport Beach. The Open House is free to attend. The ENC encourages families to walk the nature trails and participate in activities with Camp Teachers and Junior Naturalists including: making a cloud in a jar, launching a “poppin’ rocket,” making a volcano, visiting the Butterfly House, as well as seeing and touching live reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, and mammals. Summer Nature Camp beginning on July 2 and concluding on August 23 consists of eight one-week sessions, each with a different theme, including: Do It Yourself Camp, Planet Protec-
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supplies, and an organic cotton camp T-shirt. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. For more information about attending the Summer Nature Camp Open House or enrollment in the Summer Nature Camp, log onto the ENC’s website at www.encenter.org, or contact Lori Whalen, Director of Education, by phone at (949) 645-8489 or by email at lori@ encenter.org The ENC’s 3 1/2 acre outdoor classroom displays 15 native plant communities that range from a desert, to a freshwater marsh, to a redwood forest. For more information about the electric vehicle recharging program call 949645-8489, or visit www.ENCenter.org. The ENC is located at 1601 16th Street in Newport Beach.
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OCTA Board Approves $4.7 Million for Environmental Restoration Projects The Laguna Canyon Foundation is one of six applicants that received funding to restore habitat in Orange County. A total of 55 acres in Aliso Creek will be restored to its natural condition. OCTA Board of Directors today approved $4.7 million in funds for six restoration projects that will help preserve open space lands throughout Orange County. Funds will restore a total of 214 acres in Brea, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Yorba Linda and the County of Orange. The restoration work will include removal of invasive and non-native weeds and plants and the reestablishment of native vegetation that play an important role in the ecosystem. These efforts also encourage the return of native wildlife to reoccupy their former habitats. The work may begin as soon as early 2013 once a restoration plan and grants agreement for each project is complete. The six restoration proposals possess the necessary biological value that would enable OCTA to obtain mitigation assurances and accelerate the environmental permit process for the 13 M2 freeway projects.
“BEETHOVEN’S NINTH” INSIDE AND OUT Beethoven’s crowning achievement, the epic and exquisite Symphony No. 9, “Choral”—featuring the soul-stirring “Ode to Joy,” which has thrilled listeners around the world for nearly two centuries—brings Pacific Symphony’s 2011-12 classical season to a memorable close in a variety of ways. First! The concert, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, features a monumental union of orchestra and voices that includes Pacific Chorale and four world-class opera singers—soprano Kelley Nassief; mezzo-soprano Susana Poretsky; tenor Chad Shelton; and bass Kevin Deas—who take on the florid and challenging solo passages in the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth. Completing the program are two timely works by Frank Ticheli: “Rest” (a world premiere version for strings) and “Radiant Voices,” a hopeful response to the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, providing a stunning prelude. Taking place Thursday-Saturday, May 31, June 1-2, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, this concert is also part of the Symphony’s Music Unwound series and includes a display of Beethoven-inspired artwork by local artists who responded to the call: “OC Can You Create?” (more below). A Page 6
preview talk by composer Ticheli begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$110; for more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. Second! Pacific Symphony, in association with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, presents the very first “Pacific Symphony Plazacast,” a live simulcast of the Symphony’s Beethoven Ninth performance shown on the Center’s Arts Plaza during the Saturday, June 2, concert starting at 9 p.m., with festivities, including a selection of food available for purchase, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The evening is a prismatic celebration of Maestro St.Clair’s 60th birthday, the Center’s 25th anniversary and John Alexander’s 40th anniversary as artistic director of Pacific Chorale, hosted by Classical KUSC’s Rich Capparela. This unique event is free and open to the public with no ticket required. The community is invited to come early, bring chairs and blankets, and picnic on the plaza, while enjoying a preview and live interviews by Capparela with key guest artists—and a few surprises. “Beethoven’s Ninth is a symphony in search of a voice,” says Maestro St.Clair. “Yet, we don’t hear that voice until the final movement. ‘Ode to
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Joy’ has become an anthem for peace, for unification, for brotherly love, for manhood, and it’s just a simple little tune that we all know and can hum.” When Beethoven’s Ninth premiered in 1824, conducted by the composer himself, he was so profoundly deaf that he heard nary a note. Nor did he hear the five standing ovations the epic choral work received. This is the final complete symphony of Beethoven, which has become one of the bestknown works of the Western classical repertoire, and has been adapted for use as the European Anthem. The symphony is considered one of Beethoven’s masterpieces and one of the greatest musical compositions ever written. It’s also the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony. The words were taken from “Ode to Joy,” a poem written by Friedrich Schiller in 1785. “‘Radiant Voices,’ though composed in 1993 as a result of his feelings about the L.A. riots, is more a hopeful statement that something
positive would come from this dark time,” says St.Clair. “Also, because he knew the orchestra so well, there are many solos for specific players and instruments. It starts with a cello solo; there’s also a trumpet solo, a clarinet solo, a flute cadenza, wonderful moments for just strings and a lot of percussion. It ends with an incredible joyful quality of sound and an energy that is quite positive, which is Frank Ticheli in a nutshell.” This set of concerts is generously sponsored by Tara and David Troob. Pacific Symphony’s classical series performances are made possible by the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation, with additional support from American Airlines, The Westin South Coast Plaza, KUSC and PBS SoCal.
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Masterpiece Ball Brings PBS SoCaL $853k at 2012 Gala PBS SoCaL’s 2012 “Masterpiece Ball,” held at the Atlantic Aviation Hangar at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana had more than 350 attendees celebrating art, culture and education that benefited the station’s PBS educational outreach in Southern California. The hosted cocktail reception was held out on the tarmac where guests were treated to champagne, beautiful cars, and passed hors d’oeuvres while watching the sunset over John Wayne Airport. When the trumpets sounded, folks were escorted into the aviation hanger (which houses airplanes by day). The room was stunning, decorated exquisitely with a white shiny floor and white large round clusters of lights hanging from the tall ceilings with white streamers connecting each of the clusters for a dramatic effect. The tables decorated with purple linens, gold chairs and white china set the appropriate mood for the theme. This black tie affair had some guests decked out in their costumes. From George and Julie Argyros with their period masks, Mindy and Glenn Sterns, Betty and Wiley Aiken and even TV actress Marcia Cross, men and women dressed to a “T”displaying the finest of the Victorian era. Ed Arnold and Ann Pulice from PBS SoCaL’s Real Orange, served as Masters of Ceremonies where they introduced Dr. Jo Ellen Chatham, KOCE-TV Foundation Chair. The fifth annual gala honored “Downtown Abbey” and Masterpiece Theatre Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton, the woman who brought the hit PBS series to America. Also honored were Southern California arts benefactors Marybelle and Sebastian Paul Musco and South Coast Repertory and Founding Artistic Directors David Emmes and Martin Benson. Each honoree was individually highlighted in a video presentation produced by Maria Hall-Brown. Crème de la Crème once again wowed the crowd with a first course of Bibb Lettuce Wedge with Heirloom tomatoes, Maytag Bleu Cheese and Aged Red Wine Vinaigrette with an Heirloom Beet Salad. The main entrée consisted of an absolutely delicious Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Guinness, Dried Cherries and Sweet Potatoes. It was served with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Cippolini Onions, Braised Brussel Sprouts and a vegetable tower. Dessert was just as yummy with a Three Berry Trifle, Cherry Strudel with Cherry Sauce and Chocolate Bread Pudding Timbale with English Toffee and Sabayon. During dinner, guests were entertained by professional dancers from Motion/ Tribe, and enjoyed listening to“You Lift Me Up” sung by one of Orange County High School of the Arts’ talented singers, Landon Swick. Attendees also were captivated by a surprise performance by “Mel and the Mel-Adjusteds”featuring PBS SoCaL President and CEO Mel Rogers, and the Mel-Adjusteds Jim McCluney, Jim Mazzo, Rick Reiff and Glenn Stearns. The live auction portion of the evening had some high-profile auction items that included: Host a Party for Friends at Bluewater Grill, that went for $4500; 6-night Wild West Luxury Getaway at a Custom House in Southwestern Utah brought in $5000; A Dugout Suite with seating for 12 at a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball game was sold twice at $3500 for a total of $7,000; A 4-night stay and Airfare to Istanbul, Turkey went for $10,000 and $4,000 bought 3-nights at Casa del Rey in Cabo San Lucas. A man’s Corum Admiral Competition Titanium and Rose Gold Watch sold for $10,000 and a 7-night Stay at Casa Piazza in Manzanillo, Mexico’s exclusive La Punta went twice at $8,000 for a total of $16,000. The live auction was followed by a Fund-The-Need campaign supporting PBS SoCaL’s educational goals. Total proceeds from the gala are estimated at $853,000.00 and benefit the KOCE-TV Foundation, which is focused on making PBS SoCaL the leading educational force in homes throughout the greater Southland area. After dinner and auction, folks were entertained by JT and California Dreamin’;they kept the evening lively with a 45-member band, fronted by John Tu and featured an ensemble of outstanding entertainers. On their way out, guests received an amazing Page 8
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12 minutes a day mental gymnastics Memory exercises performed for just 12 minutes a day for 8 consecutive weeks have proven to to keep the brain sharp and can reverse memory loss in those at risk for developing alzheimers. The memory exercise called Kirtan Kriya has been researched and tested, and has proven to be beneficial to the people at risk, as well as their caregivers. “Kirtan Kriya is scientifically proven to boost blood flow to critical brain areas and increase mental energy, sharpen concentration and improve focus,” explains Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, Medical Director of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation. Because of its demonstrated mental health benefits, Kirtan Kriya has been vigorously studied by the ARPF in concert with scientists from top medical schools such as UCLA, USCF, and the University of Pennsylvania, and findings have been published in prestigious medical journals such as the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. “As a result of the extraordinary findings of these studies, Kirtan Kriya has been endorsed by the ARPF as a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.”utive weeks have proven to to keep the brain sharp and can reverse memory loss
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in those at risk for developing alzheimers. The memory extraordinary findings of these studies, Kirtan Kriya has been endorsed by the ARPF as a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.” According to Dr. Dharma, Kirtan Kriya (pronounced “Keertun Kreea”), is a type of meditation derived from the Kundalini yoga tradition, which has been practiced for thousands of years. This meditation is often referred to as a singing exercise, and it involves singing the primal sounds “Saa”, “Taa”, “Naa”, and “Maa”, along with repetitive finger and thumb movements, or mudras. “The current recommendation for practicing Kirtan Kriya was developed by combining thousands of years of ancient techniques with millions of dollars of scientific study,” says Dr. Dharma. “The number one fear among adults is losing their mental faculties. It is important that people understand that
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Rich Fellers Claims $60,000 Grand Prix of California
Rich Fellers guides Colgan Cruise to the only clear round of the $60,000 Grand Prix of California
The reigning World Cup Champion, Rich Fellers, once again rode away to victory in flawless fashion at Showpark Ranch and Coast in Del Mar, California. With the sun shining and the crowds filling up the stands, it was the place to be for some exhilarating competition. Fellers was just warming up with a solid one-two finish in the $10,000 1.40M Jumper Classic, presented by CardFlex. He then went on to steal the show with the only clear round in the $60,000 Grand Prix of California, presented by EQU Lifestyle Magazine. Giving his World Cup winning mount Flexible a well deserved week off from showing, Fellers was able to showcase some of his other notable mounts over the Grand Prix grass course here at the Del Mar Horse Park. Today’s Grand Prix course was yet another reputable track built by th e prominent course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio. Twenty-nine horse and rider combinations took on the challenge and after a few rounds it appeared that it was going to take a superior ride to master the 14 obstacle test. The talk of the track was an early vertical-oxer double combination that prevented many riders from continuing onto the jumpoff. “It was big,” Fellers smirked, “and anytime you put something that big early in the course it typically causes problems. The distance was set so you had to be precise. Too fast or too slow, it wouldn’t work. Overall, it was a really good 1.50M course” Eighteen of the twenty-nine rounds Page 12
came up with at least one rail at the 3ab combination. Other fences the competitors faced included a skinny vertical, a liverpool oxer to vertical combination, a huge triple bar, and a spooky vertical-vertical double combination that created a collection of refusals and rails. In the final rounds of the class, Lise Gregory and Alec Lawler’s Crown Princess had one of the best rides through the complex 3ab combination. However with an unfortunate rail later in the course, the pair finished with just four faults in a time of 82.005, good enough for third. Zamiro (8), owned byAlix Fargo, and Susie Artes were the fastest of the four faulters, stopping the clock at 81.921 and finishing in second respectively. If it wasn’t going to be the unstoppable champion Flexible himself to take the win, it was going to be one sired by him. Rich Fellers’ 10 year old Irish Sport Horse mare, Colgan Cruise, owned by Harry Chapman and Fellers, is sired by the champion. “She sure doesn’t look like Flexible,” Fellers laughed, “but she sure has the same heart he does. I took it easy with her last week (Del Mar National) to build her confidence and she felt as good as ever this week. I was very happy with her.” Earlier in the day, it became an overall team effort when Rich Fellers rode away with both first and second in the $10,000 1.40M Jumper Classic, presented by CardFlex. Dynamo is owned by Harry Chapman and
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Fellers and McGuiness is owned by Harry and Molly Chapman Friday evening’s featured class was the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. A strong field of 40 horse and rider combinations took on the track by Joe Lombardo for this high performance challenge. By the end of the Classic Round, the leaderboard had veteran rider John French sitting in the top three slots going into the Handy Round. Gabanno lead the way with a Classic Round score of 175. Small Affair and Celtic were both sitting comfortably in second and third with scores of 170. Joe Lombardo built a fluid classic course, however, when the top twelve returned for the Handy Round, there was a range of obstacles that resulted in a lot of movement amongst the final top twelve placings. With the four option fences, multiple tight turns, a ride up the bank to a vertical and back down to another vertical, a hand gallop to an oxer and a trot approach over the final fence, it became a tactical round in which the horse’s ability needed to be considered. “I wanted to boost my horses’ confidence in the classic round,” French explained about Small Affair, “so I didn’t take all the options. My horse felt really good in the warmup ring so even though there were a few spooky fences to look out for in the classic round, I did the same in the Handy round and it turned out great.” John French and Small Affair were able to rack up handy points with their quality of ride, movement,
and overall style throughout the round to walk away Champions. Gabanno, owned by Elizabeth McGillivray, was the final horse to tackle the Handy Round. After tracking up the bank nicely, “He sort of scooted down the hill,” explained French, “and picked up speed. I tried to leave him alone to relax, but that caused him lose focus a bit,” resulting in an unfortunate dropped rail. Celtic, owned by Heritage Farms Inc., was a new mount for French in the Derby yet was still confident he could handle the spooky jumps and options without a problem. Proving French right with a Handy Round score of 193, Celtic came out of the Handy Round as well earned Reserve Champion. Multiple riders were able to adjust the track to their horse’s ability and move up the leaderboard. Notable mentions go to Christa Endicott and Davlyn Farms’ Answered Prayer who came into the Handy Round in 12th, taking all the high options and adding style to her ride to collect additional handy points and finish 3rd respectfully. The competition continues in Del Mar for the Showpark June Jamboree, May 31st - June 3rd. It will then shift up to San Juan Capistrano for six weeks with the Blenheim June Classic Series, June 6th - 24th, Blenheim Red, White & Blue, June 27th - July 1st, and the Blenheim Jumper Classic, July 6th - 8th. Visit the Blenheim EquiSports website, www.showpark. com, for more information.
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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 Beach Fire Bar & Grill Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos, Salads plus Spiced Chipotle Chicken, Blackened Catfish. Open Monday-Friday 11:30am to11pm; Saturday 11am to 11pm; Sunday 11:30am to 10pm. Sunday Brunch 10-3
25682 Crown Valley Pkwy. 542-7700 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 OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
Infusion Restaurant and Bar Featuring an open style kitchen, our executive chef will tempt your palate with entrees including thick steaks, chops and island style fresh fish. In addition, we feature an extensive wine list and a martini bar. Open for lunch and dinner. Catering is also available.
25612 Crown Valley Pky, Ste L-1. 364-1100
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, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661 The Ranch Sports Grill
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Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
27602 Antonio Pkwy, 364-5614 Latte Da Bagelry & Grill Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
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27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 Roma D’ Italia Menu items include Calabrese Pizza, Pasta Estiva, Gnocchi Catanzaro, Grilled Halibut or Salmon, Shrimp Calabrese, Mostaccioli Arrabbiata, Veal Sorrentino, Osso Buco, Eggplant Sorrentino and more. Don’t forget to try one of the homemade desserts like Tiramisu, Rum Cake, Cannoli and Cheesecake. You can also order beer and wine with some good, inexpensive Chiantis by the bottle.
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy. 276-5712 Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 240.0300 Taco Mesa Offers healthy, authentic, and innovative Mexican cuisine from fresh ingredients. Open Sun. - Thurs. 8am to 9pm; Fri. & Sat. 8am to 10pm. Bridgepark Plaza,
Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
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O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100
Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with home-style flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
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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. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo
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27702 Crown Valley Pkwy. 364-1957
Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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Five Ways to Save on Cosmetics by Stephanie Nelson, CouponMom.com 1. Is high-end always better? Consider this question: Do my lashes look 30 times better when I buy luxury-label mascara from the department store? It’s easy to pay much lower prices for cosmetics at the grocery store, drugstore, or discount store by following the same sorts of strategies you use to trim your food budget. 2. Use Coupons. To encourage women to buy their makeup at the grocery stores, cosmetic coupons have been flooding the circulars. For products such as hair color or premium moisturizer, it’s common to find coupons for $5 off or more. Look for store coupons to stack with manufacturer’s coupons and pay next to nothing to look your best. 3. Wait for deals – no, steals! Most grocery stores feature labels like Loreal, Neutrogena, Max Factor, Revlon, Cover Girl, Maybelline, and Almay. You can almost find at least one of these brands on deep discount. Watch for 50% off sales and buy one, get one free offers, and put those coupons to work. My favorite Revlon eyeshadow costs $6.50 at full price but when my store sells for 50% off, I use a $2 coupon and can get it for only $1.25. 4. Become a drugstore diva. While you are there, you can combine store coupons, manufacturers’ coupons, and weekly promotions to save. CVS was offering a promotion in my area for $10 Extra Bucks reward as an automatic rebate with a $20 Cover Girl purchase. I bought three items to qualify and used three $1 off coupons. My final cost for $20 in cosmetics was $7. 5. Don’t keep it if you don’t like it. If cosmetics that you purchase at the drugstore or grocery store don’t meet your quality standards, return them for a refund. Keeping products you will never use is very expensive.
Can Parents Teach Their Preschoolers to Play Chess? How soon can parents start teaching their children to play chess? In their Mongoose Press book, Chess Is Child’s Play,chess educators Laura Sherman and Bill Kilpatrick contend that parents can teach their children before they reach school age. By breaking down the elements of the game into “minigames,” parents and young children alike can learn chess at their own pace. “The first challenge was to teach chess to the parent who isn’t familiar with the game,” Sherman says. “We found that some parents were intimidated by chess. However, after applying our techniques they realized that they could learn to play, along with their children. Really anyone can learn to play the game if they are taught properly.” Sherman and her husband Dan founded Your Chess Coach where they teach dozens of children aged 3-16 each week in various schools. This experience helped them to discover what works and what doesn’t. “My father taught me to play chess when I was nine years old,” Sherman notes. “I think many parents feel that a child needs to be at least that age to learn, but I have found that very young children love to learn chess and do quite well. Young boys and girls gravitate naturally to a chess set!” The “Learning to Think Project” in Venezuela showed that IQ increased in elementary school children when they learned to play chess. A study in New York showed that even reading skill can improve thanks to chess. Many other studies around the world give similar results: chess helps children to do better in school and in life. Chess can even improve children’s social skills. According to Joyce Brown, an educator at the Roberto Clemente School in New York, “Our studies have shown that incidents of suspension and outside altercations have decreased by at least 60 percent since these children became interested in chess.’’ Chess Is Child’s Play - Teaching Techniques That Work by Laura Sherman and Bill Kilpatrick ISBN: 978-1936277315 Publisher: Mongoose Press Date of publish: April 16, 2012 Pages: 304 S.R.P.: $19.95 The Ladera Ranch News
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When your primary care physician tells you that you need to see a specialist, most patients assume their doctor will refer them to a quality physician. After all, anyone who is going to treat you should be board-certified, well versed in the latest techniques and have an impressive record of successes with other patients; right? Well it may come as a surprise that the referral system doesn’t actually work that way. Most people assume their primary care doctor has a rolodex of top notch specialists to pass along as needed. In today’s fast paced world, primary care physicians simply don’t have the time to go out, research and meet with other specialists. With specialists operating margins falling over the past decade and health care reforms putting pressure on their bottom line, quality specialists have a need to do a better job educating referring doctors and patients about their expertise. That’s where 2 local residents, Gary Calvaneso and Sandra McElwee who met through Saddleback Church, decided there was an opportunity to work with quality specialists and educate referring primary care physicians about their skills. In early 2011, they formed a referral marketing company called The Referral Specialists (www.TheReferralSpecialists.com).
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The Referral Specialists provide practice representatives and referral marketing services to specialty physicians. Practice representatives are experienced healthcare professionals who call on primary care physicians and complementary specialists to educate them about their specialist client’s expertise. Since starting their business, their specialty physician clients have experienced positive gains as a direct result of their services. Typically these specialists triple or quadruple the number of referring physicians who refer to them and increase their bottom line. In fact, the Referral Specialists business caught the attention of the Wall Street Journal’s Smart Money magazine where they were mentioned by name. “Our business connects quality specialists with PCP’s (Primary Care Physicians) through referral marketing, said Gary Calvaneso, Managing Partner. Educating the medical community not only benefits everyone in the medical market but also produces jobs which is something that our community really needs”. Aside from achieving positive results for their clients, what makes The Referral Specialists unique is their dedication to helping those that are unemployed and need help. For Calvaneso, it is something he takes to heart.
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Nearly every Monday for the past 6 years, Calvaneso has been a volunteer at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, listening to and coaching unemployed people with a smile and an offer of hope. “For our practice reps, we only consider candidates that are unemployed” said Calvaneso. “We are not interested in recruiting people that already have a job and an income. We prefer to support those that do not. It is our way of giving back to the community by helping those in need which is a principle of our faith.” “You would be surprised at the high level of unemployed talent there is out there” said Sandra McElwee, Managing Partner. “One of our practice reps is a senior woman with over 25 years of pharmaceutical sales experience calling on physicians’ offices. She was out of work for over 2 years before joining up with us and has done a great job for our clients”. Not only do the Referral Specialists focus on working with unemployed candidates, but they also do the same for suppliers. “We wanted to apply our faith based principles of helping those in need to all aspects of our business, said Calvaneso”. “Even the caterer we use is trying to generate income through a home based business. What employers need to understand is that being unemployed has nothing to do with talent or quality. We carefully screen our suppliers, looking for skill and quality first. The doctors all rave about her food and she now gets additional business from them”. “We have a stay-at-home mom who makes some of the best toffee you’ll ever taste, right out of her home kitchen. Here again, our clients rave about her toffee and have provided her additional business” said Calvaneso. For his volunteerism in supporting people in transition in 2011, Calvaneso received the Orange County Spirit of Volunteerism Award as part of the leadership team managing Saddlebacks Career Coaching and Counseling program. If you are a physician with a specialty medical practice and are interested in a free consultation to learn more about how The Referral Specialists can help increase referrals from other physicians, visit their website at www. TheReferralSpecialists.com , call them 949-433-1702 or e-mail them at info@get-referred.com.
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A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SUSAN MACKIN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/24/2003 as Instrument No. 2003000877336 F_DOT_Recording_Book F_DOT_Recording_Page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 6/8/2012 at 9:00am Place of Sale: on the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $271,107.59 The purported property address is: 174 SELLAS ROAD SOUTH, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No. 933-025-70 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-482279-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-482279-RM IDSPub #0027417 5/18/2012 5/25/2012 6/1/2012
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Saddleback Youth Receive National, State and Local Awards from Elks Lodge
(l to r): Charles Hart (PER), Brandon Lassalle
(l to r): John Dellos, Kaitlin Propeck
(l to r): John Dellos (Scholarship Chairperson), Joshua Grossman
Surrounded by over 150 grandparents, parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, Rhonda Reardon (Mission Viejo mayor Pro-tem) and Elk members, Saddleback Valley youths were awarded Elks scholarships, savings bonds, certificates and other forms of recognition from Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”). The Elks Lodge Scholarship Chairperson, John Dellos, was honored to recognize five of its sponsored Saddleback Youth who were awarded $4,000 university Scholarships at the national competition based on their academic achievements and community service: Daniel J. Havert, Lake Forest, El Toro High School Ramin Talebi, Mission Viejo, Capistrano High School Joshua D. Grossman, Aliso Viejo, Aliso Niguel High School Kaitlin T. Propeck, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic High School Mission Viejo Mayor Pro Tem, (l to r): Leeora Beck, Girl Scout Gold Award: Kayla M. White, Laguna Niguel, Dana Hills High Rhonda Reardon Maryssa Spires School John Dellos also recognized a sixth student, Karli Silver Awards: Taska Peterson, Donna Kamaiki, competition were Kevin Trippy, Brady Brooks, M. Thompson, Rancho Santa Margarita, Trabuco Hills Arianna Smith and Sarah Fuhrman. Morgan Smith and Megan Quintilone. High School, who was awarded an $800 scholarship The Elks Lodge Youth Night recognition Gold Awards: Tiffany Hamilton GSI (El Toro HS), at the state level competition. John said, “I was aston- Hailey Herbers Troop 325 (Capistrano HS), Jessie program is during the its national Youth Week. ished by the tremendous academic and community Klinger Troop 325 (Capistrano HS), Allison Monahan The cities of Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills service accomplishments of the foregoing student Troop 261 (San Juan Hills HS), Tricia Pryer Troop 325 presented the Elks Lodge with proclamations scholars. It is not surprising that have been accepted (Capistrano HS) and Maryssa Spires GSI (Mission recognizing their dedication to America’s at such prestigious universities as UCLA, Stanford, Viejo HS). youth and its Youth Week. Harvard and other nationally recognized universities.” The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge The Boy Scout Troop 603 members who received The Americanism Essay awards were presented their Eagle Scout awards in March, Tyler Rolstad and No. 2444, celebrating forty-two (42) years of by Past Exalted Ruler (“PER”) Charlie Hart. Brandon Geoffrey Churchill were also recognized by the Elks service to the Saddleback Valley communiLassalle of Mission Viejo, La Paz Intermediate, and and their Troop Leader, Jeff Smith. ties, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast a member of the Elks Lodge sponsored Boy Scout Hoop Shoot awards were presented by District Hoop District of the Benevolent and Protective Troop 603, won the local, district and state competi- Shoot Chairman and PER Pat Martino. Local youth that Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is tion for his inspiring Americanism Essay on “Why I Am won First Place in the local and District level competi- in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable Proud to Pledge Allegiance to Our Flag.” He will read tion (District 10 Elks Hoop Shoot event) were Scott organization with a 144 year history of giving, his essay during a session of the California-Hawaii Young, Carson Haskell and Connor Haskell in the 8-9, “Elks Care, Elks Share.” Elks Association (“CHEA”) convention in San Diego 10-11,12-13 age divisions. Also recognized for the local (May 16-19, 2012). He received a combined total of $400 from the Elks Lodge, the Orange Coast District and CHEA. His essay is also now competing for the national award. State Level Americanism Awards were also presented to Andrea Arrese, Natalie Tenton, Valentina Green and Kam Look. The Girl Scout Silver and Gold (highest award in Girl Scouts) Awards were presented to the Girl Scouts from all troops in South Orange County respectively by Liz Smith, Advisor to Troop 6058, and Leeora Beck, Advisor form Troop 261. Some girls are not associated with a specific troop and are designated as Girl Scout (l to r): Leeora Beck, Girl Scout Gold Awards: Tiffany Hamilton, Hailey Herbers, Jessie Klinger, Independent (“GSI”) as members of Girl Scouts USA. Allison Monahan, Tricia Pryer Page 18
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