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How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin By: Don Langevin For many of us, fall means a bounty of pumpkins for pies and jack-o’lanterns, along with a gathering in of the rest of the autumn harvest. But for thousands of backyard gardeners, fall is the time of reckoning and for a lucky few glory. These are the growers of the heavyweights. For them, pumpkin growing is a competitive sport. As recently as 16 years ago, the heaviest (official) pumpkin weighed a mere 403 pounds. Since then the world record has been broken nine times. Other than Howard Dill, who held the world record from 1979 to 1982, no one has ever won the world championship more than once. And almost all the world-record pumpkins since 1982 have been grown in small backyard gardens. Well, not too small. To really appreciate the feat of growing these 800-, 900- or 1,000-pound behemoths, it’s necessary to see one up close. Consider the measurements of the second-largest pumpkin grown in the world in 1994. Its girth was 176 inches (that’s more than 14 1/2 feet around!). When carved, these beauties will hold a candle for light, as well as two or three members of the family. Or you can bake some 900 pumpkin pies from a single fruit. At the Topsfield Fair
in Topsfield, Massachusetts, it took the strength of 12 adults to move a 914-pound pumpkin to the scale. I can’t pass a Honda Civic anymore without thinking that 10 or 12 men could probably roll it onto a tarpaulin and cart it away, too. Now, with this year’s competition just past and predictions that the largest pumpkins are likely to surpass the benchmark half-ton next season, is a good time to review the latest techniques required to grow the big ones. Believe it or not, you’ll probably need to start now, in the fall, preparing the soil. How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin If you ask 10 competitive pumpkin growers how to grow a giant pumpkin, you’re likely to get 10 different answers. It seems everyone has his or her own way of coaxing the most weight out of these giants. But there is a thread of consistency that runs throughout all the instructions, and adhering to three basic tenets will get you well on the way to a world record. Above all else, you need good seed, good soil and good luck. Good Seed If you want to grow a world-record pumpkin, you can forget about every variety of pumpkin out there except Howard Dill’s patented ‘Atlantic Giant’. Since 1979, no other pumpkin
variety has been a world champion. Good Soil Pumpkins are large consumers of all the major plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), as well as many minor nutrients like calcium and magnesium and other trace elements. The key for big growth is soil well amended with organic matter. In the fall or early spring, add two to five yards per plant of compost and rotted manures. Cow and horse manures are best. Use chicken manure sparingly and only in the fall. Cover crops of winter rye, plowed down in the spring, are fabulous.
The soil pH should be between 6.5 and 6.8. Good Luck If you can grow a good vegetable garden, you have the skill to grow a world-record pumpkin. I’ve seen newcomers grow 500-pound pumpkins their first year with good seed, some rudimentary help from an experienced grower and a lot of luck. With the right preparation and strategy now and in the spring (see the tips below for planning your assault on the world record), next year you might just be a contender for the world championship!
visit Certified Farmers Markets in Orange County Do you love the fresh smells and tastes of of a farmers market! There are so many to chose from locally here in Orange County. Beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables. Some markets offer local crafts and wares as well as herbs, deserts, and more. Sunday Laguna Niguel CFM 27241 La Paz Rd. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. San Clemente Village CFM Avenida Del Mar & Seville. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Newport Beach CFM 3400 Block of Via Oporto. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Local Harvest Garden Grove CFM Main & Garden Grove Boulevard. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Great Park CFM Sand Canyon/Marine Way in Irvine. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1st Sunday of Month 8:00 a.m. -2 p.m. Farmer’s Park CFM 400 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Irvine Crossroads CFM 3750 Barranca Pkwy. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Irvine Square CFM 17901 MacArthur Blvd. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Monday No Certified Farmer’s Markets are open Tuesday Placentia CFM Page 2
Placentia Town Center, Yorba Linda Blvd/N. Kraemer. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Surf City Nights Downtown Street Fair CFM Main & Olive in Huntington Beach. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Farmers’ Market at Irvine Historical Park Moving for an extended period of time to Irvine Regional Park, #1 Irvine Park Rd. in Orange. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You will not be charged admission to go to the market! Seal Beach Village CFM Westminster Blvd & Seal Beach Blvd. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Santa Ana CFM at Westfield Mainplace Mall 2800 N. Main, 22 freeway & Main Street. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Fullerton CFM Independence Park – Euclid & Valencia. 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Old Capistrano CFM El Camino Real/Forester & Yorba St. in SJC. 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tustin CFM 3rd & El Camino 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Irvine CFM 6670 Alton Pkwy & Sand Canyon Ave. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Capistrano Beach CFM 25975 Domingo Ave. Domingo/ Sepulveda. 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday Downtown Anaheim CFM 205 Center Street Promenade.
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Winter Hours Jan 17 - March 7 12:00p.m - 5:00 p.m.Peak Hours March 14 - Dec 19 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Costa Mesa CFM Orange County Fairgrounds (88 Fair Dr.). 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Foothill Ranch CFM 26612 Towne Centre Drive, Parking lot of Food festival 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fullerton Market CFM Ful/Wilshire (open from April 7 to October 27) 301 N. Pomona. 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DTSA CFM Downtown Santa Ana Between 3rd St. and 4th St. and Bush St. and French St. 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Market In The Park CFM 16400 Brookhurst Street. Fountain Valley Recreation Center. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday Huntington Beach CFM Pier Plaza/6th & PCH 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Laguna Hills CFM El Toro Road & Avenida De La Carlota. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kaiser Permanente La Palma CFM #5 Centerpointe Drive (in the city of La Palma). 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Friday, every month) Anaheim Kaiser Permanente CFM 3400 East La Palma Avenue. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday Buena Park CFM La Palma/Stanton – Sears Parking
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Bewitching The art of costumes at the great park Bewitching examines the art of costume culture with a brief history of Halloween in Southern California. The exhibition features an eclectic collection of hand-made costume couture, fashion illustrations from design legends of classic Hollywood, and historic photographs documenting Halloween in Southern California. Bewitching is presented in conjunction with the Great Park Spooktacular Saturdays program. This month-long event happens every Saturday during the month of October
from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Great Park Artists Studios – Special Exhibition Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Balloon Palm Court Lawn2014 Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location:Great Park Artists Studios at the Palm Court Arts Complex . Admission is free. For directions and more information go to www.ocgp.org/events
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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Local Non-Profit Prepares to Take Care of Those Less Fortunate This Holiday Season For 49 years Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC) has been serving thousands of local families affected by poverty. This holiday season, the non-profit is dedicated to making sure that children, families, and seniors impacted by poverty are not left behind by providing them with crucial necessities such as holiday meals, winter clothing, and toys for children. “We are so thankful to our donors and volunteers who helped us serve more than 15,000 unique families last holiday,” said Clarence Ray, Executive Director of CAPOC. “Unfortunately, there are even more families that need our help this year and we need the support of our community now more than ever.” In Orange County, the number of people living in poverty continues to grow. While many low-income families work, they do not have sufficient resources to meet basic needs due to low wages, high housing costs, rising food prices and other economic problems that are making it harder for our families to make ends meet. CAPOC’s Hope for the Holidays campaign is set up so that individuals,
companies, congregations, and civic groups can participate collectively, or on their own to make a difference in the lives of families throughout Orange County. How can you get involved: 1. Adopt-a-Family: Make a difference this holiday season by adopting a whole family affected by poverty. Gifts and special holiday meals become secondary when bills need to be paid. You can make the holiday season so much brighter by providing new clothes, toys and holiday food baskets to your family. All families are screened by CAPOC staff and have been verified as lowincome. 2. Monetary Donation: Make your dollar go further. Our OC Food Bank is able to purchase food at wholesale prices and leverage other donations, making your gift go further. With a $20 donation, CAPOC can buy approximately $100 worth of food to give to our neighbors this holiday season. 3. Food Drives: Throw a food drive to provide holiday meals for at-risk families. You can also conduct a virtual food drive from our OC Food Bank Web site: www.ocfoodbank.org/ virtual_drive. If you don’t have time to throw a drive, consider donating a gift
certificate for a turkey or other holiday food that we can purchase for clients on your behalf. 4. Toy Drive or Gift Certificate Drive: Consider collecting toys for children this holiday season. CAPOC gives toys to children ages 0 to 18 but their greatest need is gifts for children ages 11-16. Gifts must be new and unwrapped. Gift certificates are also accepted to allow parents the opportunity to purchase gifts for their children themselves. On Wednesday, November 5th from 5:30-7:30, CAPOC is hosting a Hope for the Holiday’s Kickoff event
at Anaheim Packing House (440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805). This event is free to the public to learn more about the ways in which you can get involved this holiday season. Please RSVP to events@capoc.org or call (714) 897-6670 x5314. If you are interested in more information on how you can help end hunger during this holiday season and feed Orange County’s lowincome children, please contact (714) 897-6670 x3404, mmorrill@capoc. org, or visit www.capoc.org/h4h. Together, we can eliminate hunger and poverty in Orange County.
Plan Your Party with Just a Few Clicks Whether you’re looking for culinary inspiration or last-minute décor ideas for your party, finding resources on the Internet is easier than ever. These days you can send invitations, gather recipes, purchase party favors and find décor inspiration online. You can even catalog all of your great finds using bookmarking websites so everything is organized when you’re ready to plan your next party. Hosting a party is easy with these resourceful websites. Pick a theme. No matter what occasion you’re planning a party for, you can find décor inspiration and theme ideas from a multitude of sources. Sites such as hwtm.com, the Hostess with the Mostess website, provide ideas for everything from kid’s birthday parties to wedding receptions. Invite your guests. Sending invitations has never been easier. Evite.com allows you to easily send e-invitations to your guests, as well as post information about your party and verify guest RSVPs. In addition, the website offers party planning tips, ideas, supplies and personalized party favors. If you’re a social media enthusiast, you can also send your friends invitations via Facebook.com. Find the food. Finding recipes is a cinch when you search online. Foodie sites like Culinary.net provide recipe photos, ingredient lists and easy step-by-step instructions for creating amazing meals in your home. The recently revised site also contains tips for cooking on a budget, healthy eating, seasonal cuisine and nutrition for every day meals as well. You can also sign up for the free e-newsletter, which provides seasonally relevant Page 4
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recipes for appetizers, entrees and desserts. Catalog your finds. Gone are the days of the index card filing system for recipes or ideas. With just a series of clicks, you can easily store your favorite recipes, décor ideas or invitation design inspiration pieces for later recall via websites such as Pinterest.com or Delicious.com. With a free membership, you can even tag each recipe with keywords for quick access at a later date. You can also search for other party planning ideas via Pinterest. Set the mood. Selecting music for your party is
a cinch with Pandora.com. Simply create stations of artists or music you like, and Pandora will do the rest. Set one station for the evening and the site will stream music from artists similar to those you chose. Keep the fun going. After the party, post your photos to sites such as Snapfish.com or use Google’s Picasa app. Allow guests to print or order the photos themselves or add to the albums to keep the fun going long past the party. For food prep tips and great party recipe ideas, go to Culinary.net.
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Green ways to make autumn sun work for you When autumn sun shines brightly on golden leaves and warms the crisp air, it’s easy to forget the winter doldrums that approach. Winter snow and dreary days seem far away. All that sun can work in your favor. From powering your hot water heater or fresh air skylight to saving money by running your clothes dryer less, here are a few ways you can put the sun to work for you. Solar water heating Replacing an old water heater proactively is a good idea for a number of reasons. First, if it’s older, it’s probably not as energy efficient as newer models. And, when hot water heaters die, they can do so spectacularly, flooding the room where they’re housed and leaving your family without the water they need to shower and keep clothes and dishes clean. Consider replacing your current water heater with a solar water heating system. While such systems may cost more to purchase and install than a conventional one, various federal and state tax credits and other green product incentives mitigate those costs. Plus, solar hot water systems reduce energy costs in the long run. “The cost of a solar water heating system will vary depending on the size of the home and the volume of water you need to heat,” says Ross Vandermark of Velux America, marketers of solar-powered fresh air skylights and solar water heating systems. “On average, however, they can cut your water heating bills by 50 to 80 percent, which is pretty impressive when you consider that the U.S. Department of Energy says water heating can account for up
to 25 percent of a home’s energy consumption.” Solar-powered fresh air skylight You can also save money and improve your indoor air quality by opting for a solar-powered fresh air skylight. Energy efficient solar powered skylights and accessories like solar powered skylight blinds, which can increase energy efficiency by another 45 percent, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit, as is the installation cost. Velux offers a tax calculator on its website to help you estimate your savings with the tax credit. Energy Star-qualified, no leak solar-powered fresh-air skylights, like those made by Velux America, improve indoor air quality by allowing excess moisture and unhealthy air to escape your home. They also passively vent hot air that rises to your ceiling in summer, reducing the load on your mechanical cooling systems while reducing your power bill. In rooms where a fresh air skylight isn’t an option, tubular skylights like Sun Tunnel products allow light inside, reducing the need for artificial light and brightening areas like hallways, closets, and other interior spaces both large and small. Clothes drying Humans have been using solar power to dry clothes for about as long as we’ve been wearing fabric. Hanging clothes to dry in the sun allows you to trim your electric or gas use (depending on how you power your clothes dryer) as much as $85 a year, plus it reduces the wear clothes experience tumbling in a dryer, the website The Daily Green points out. The California Energy Commission says on average, it costs 30 to 40
cents per load to dry clothes in an electric machine, and 15 to 20 cents if your dryer runs on gas. By comparison, line drying requires an initial outlay to cover the cost of the line device, and then the sunshine and fresh air are free. Cooking Even in autumn, the sun can make it too hot to grill outdoors. Why not use the sun’s power to cook food without the need to hover over and watch it? Solar cookers are the answer. One popular type, box cookers can accommodate multiple dishes at once and are used in countries around the world where the sun is the most reliable source of energy. They cook at moderate to high temperatures and require less supervision than your gas grill. You can buy one online or build your own - a great family project that can help teach kids about solar power and greener living. Finally, if you’re not ready to learn a whole new way of cooking, why not simply borrow a page from greatgrandma’s recipe book and use sunlight to brew tea? Just place a few bags of your favorite tea in a glass jar with water (make sure to keep the tags and strings hanging over the rim of the jar), cap the jar and place it in the sun until the tea steeps to your desire flavor level.
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LOCAL DENTIST DR. MICHAEL TESSIER OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY SECOND OPINION ON DENTAL DIAGNOSES Two ladies came in last week. Their stories were similar. Both were new to the area, each went to a new dentist, each was told that she needed a Dr. Michael Tessier relatively large amount of dental work (one of the ladies said the estimate was $10,000), even though they each had been going to their dentist regularly for years. So, totally independently, they came in to see me to get their teeth cleaned and for a thorough comprehensive examination and second opinion. We did a full set of x-rays on each, checked gum health, took photographs, and checked for cancer. They were both in great shape, dentally, and just needed a maintenance visit. It does happen that patients come in needing a very expensive treatment plan to get their mouths back to a healthy state. Maybe times were tough and money was scarce, or they couldn’t get time off from work, or they didn’t have dental insurance (more on that in a moment), or they didn’t have a dentist they could trust. I did have a lady bring her children in once who’d taken them to see the dentist within the six months before moving here. Each of the children had pretty significant decay- eight and twelve
cavities each , several of which I could see without even putting a mirror in their mouth. Mom was understandably upset with what I told her and took the children to another dentist, who confirmed my diagnosis. She brought them back, and we got everything squared away to mom’s satisfaction. The point is, if something doesn’t sound right, or you don’t understand it, please get a second opinion. We see patients with questions all the time, those consultations are complimentary, and we’re glad to help out. Now, a word on dental insurance. Not all dental insurance coverage is good, coverage isn’t all the same, some companies aren’t easy to work with, and some people just don’t need dental insurance. They might end up paying more in “co-pay” and premium than they would if they just got done what needed to be done when needed. And, we offer “Care Credit”, which is effectively a credit card for dental work (doesn’t work at Nordstrom’s) that allows you to pay off a charge for dental work over twelve months without interest. So, if you or someone you know has a question about their dental needs, or would benefit from a complimentary consultation appointment, please don’t hesitate to call my office. The number is 949-459-7212, and the office is located at the intersection of Oso and Antonio Parkways, down the walk from Starbucks and the car wash at 28562 Oso Parkway.
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octob e r fe st ce le br at ions Chef Paul Gstrein Kicks Off Oktoberfest At Bayside Fri, Oct 17 11:30a Sat, Oct 18 11:30a Sun, Oct 19 11:30a Mon, Oct 20 11:30a Tue, Oct 21 11:30a Wed, Oct 22 11:30a Thu, Oct 23 11:30a Fri, Oct 24 11:30a Sat, Oct 25 11:30a Sun, Oct 26 11:30a Mon, Oct 27 11:30a Tue, Oct 28 11:30a Wed, Oct 29 11:30a Thu, Oct 30 11:30a Fri, Oct 31 11:30a One of the OC’s most renowned and acclaimed chefs is tapping into his ancestral roots and culinary training to launch Oktoberfest 2014. Austrian native Paul Gstrein, executive chef of Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach, will prepare a number of traditional dishes featuring his own contemporary spin September 20 – October 31.Bayside Restaurant 900 Bayside Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-1222 San Clemente Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct 18 11:00a to 7:00p Don’t miss out on the fun this year! The 2nd Annual San Clemente Oktoberfest is an outdoor event. We will offer craft beer, live music, great food, exciting games/contests and fun for the whole family! Tickets are $10 the day of the event and $7.50 if you purchase them in advance on our website. scoktoberfest.weebly.
com Elks Lodge (949) 381-1420 1505 N. El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 TechtoberfestOC 2014 10/23 Thursday 6:30 pm Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 895-8020 Join Eureka and XPAL Power for an evening dedicated to Startups, Entrepreneurs, and the old German tradition of Oktoberfest! Connect with other entrepreneurs, angels, vc’s and founders for the 1st Annual #TechtoberfestOC at the Largest Oktoberfest Celebration in Southern California. Ticket includes: Entry, VIP Table Service, and a Limited Edition #TechtoberfestOC T-Shirt! **Must be 21 & older to attend** Christ Lutheran Car Show & Family Fair Saturday, Oct 18 9:00a to 3:00p Christ Lutheran Church & School Brea, 820 W. Imperial Hwy. Brea, CA 92821 (714) 529-2984 www. christbrea.com/carshow Price Free Entry Suitable All Ages Oktoberfest is a fun event for the entire family and will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9am to 3pm. 50 Classic Cars and Trucks Tri Trip, Brats and Hot dogs will be sold. Fair will feature a large craft
boutique with over 30 vendors. Kids will like Inflatable rides, Pony Ride ,face painting and crafts. Musical entertainment by the GOOD OLE BOYS .TAPS Fish House & Brewery presents its popular annual Fall Beer Dinner on October 10/16 Thursday 6:30 pm Can’t make it to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest? Roxanne’s Lounge Oktober 18: Enjoy the festivities in Long Beach Outdoors at Roxanne’s! Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge & Latin Grill is closing down the block just for you. Price $15-$25 Age Suitability 21 and up - Live music, both contemporary and traditional - Beer gardens with local and German brews - Germany’s Famous Bratwurst food truck! - Bier games, including das boot! - Traditional costume contest with a grand prize - Craft cocktails! Roxanne’s Lounge 1115 E. Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA 90842 (562) 426-4777 www.facebook.com/ events/339505309544921 Oktoberfest At Fairplex Friday, Oct 17 6:00p to Saturday, Oct 18 12:00a Sat, Oct 18 6:00p , Sun, Oct 19 12:00p Fri, Oct 24 6:00p
Sat, Oct 25 6:00p Sun, Oct 26 12:00p Fairplex Pomona, CA Raise your steins to the world’s most popular party because 9 days of Oktoberfest is coming to Fairplex! Get ready to eat, drink and be merry. The oom pah pah band sets the stage for a traditional Bavarian celebration in a great setting with authentic beer and food, fun & the chicken dance. Discover Oktoberfest at Fairplex Oct. 17-19; 24-26 Fri & Sat, 6 p.m. to midnight guests 21+; Sun noon-6 p.m., open to all ages with a paying adult.Admission is $5 and parking is $10. 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 623-3111 www. fairplex.com
F e st i val B a llet Theat r e’ s The Nu tcr a ck e r R e t u rn s fo r 2 0 1 4 H o li day Se a s on O r a n g e C o u n t y ’s M o s t Distinguished Holiday Tradition Begins Friday December 12 Festival Ballet Theatre of Orange County announces dates and guest artists for its highly-anticipated December production of The Nutcracker. Festival Ballet Theatre opens on December 12, 2014 and runs through December 24. Tickets are on sale now and will quickly sell out. Bursting with energy and excitement, Festival Ballet Theatre’s enormously beloved Nutcracker Ballet charms audiences of all ages. Set to the timeless music of Peter Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, a sweet young girl who receives the special gift of a nutcracker soldier from her mysterious godfather. During the night, magical events unfold: the Christmas tree grows taller, toy soldiers and little mice become larger, and Clara’s nutcracker comes to life. He battles the ferocious Mouse King, and just when it seems all is lost, Clara distracts the Mouse King to save her beloved nutcracker. Her act of bravery transforms the nutcracker into a handsome prince who takes Clara on a magical journey.
This holiday celebration features dancing toys, mischievous mice, waltzing flowers and sparkling snowflakes. The audience is transported on fantasy trip to the beautiful Land of the Snow and the Land of the Sweets, where the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier highlight the ballet. Guest artists from the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Joffrey Ballet perform with FBT’s company dancers. In addition to the guest artists and Festival Ballet Theatre company dancers, over 150 talented local dancers will perform in the children’s roles. A tradition for the entire family, Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is made even more magical with sets and costumes by Simon Pastukh and Galina Solovyeva. No holiday is complete without seeing this iconic ballet. The full-length, traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla. Tickets for The Nutcracker are on sale now at TheBarclay.org and available to purchase over the phone at 949.854.4646. Tickets are $45 adults, $42 seniors and $40 children.
Purchase four or more adult tickets on family night December 17 and 18 at 7:00 pm to automatically save $10 per ticket. Esteemed Guest Artists: Irina Dvorovenko & Maxim Beloserkovsky - American Ballet Theatre Fabrice Calmels - Joffrey Ballet & Carla Körbes - Pacific Northwest Ballet Sascha Radetsky & Isabella Boylston - American Ballet Theatre Performances: Fabrice Calmels - Joffrey Ballet & Carla Korbes - Pacific Northwest Ballet Friday, Dec 12 at 7pm Saturday, Dec 13 at 2pm Saturday, Dec 13 at 7pm
Sunday, Dec 14 at 1pm Sunday, Dec 14 at 6pm Irina Dvorovenko & Maxim Beloserkovsky - American Ballet Theatre Wednesday, Dec 17 at 7pm Thursday, Dec 18 at 7pm Friday, Dec 19 at 7pm Saturday, Dec 20 at 2pm Saturday, Dec 20 at 7pm Sascha Radetsky & Isabella Boylston - American Ballet Theatre Sunday, Dec 21 at 1pm Sunday, Dec 21 at 6pm Monday, Dec 22 at 2pm Tuesday, Dec 23 at 2pm Wednesday, Dec 24 at 11am *Artists subject to change. For tickets and information please visit FestivalBallet.org
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25 Great Halloween Decorating Ideas for Ghoulish Fun Spook Your Guests and Get in the Halloween Spirit
By Slate Stone Halloween is a time to get creative. It is a time to have fun and make people smile and laugh with spooky and silly decorations remembered for years to come. Here are 25 ideas to get in the Halloween spirit and have a Spooktacular time. 1. Serve spiced cider in a big plastic pumpkin using a ladle and serving into big orange plastic cups. 2. Make carrot juice for a healthy Halloween treat showing your orange colors. Use black licorice as swizzle sticks. 3. Set up flower vases with no flowers, but just dead twigs and branches you have spray painted black or painted in glow in the dark colors. 4. Hang gummy worms from your ceiling. 5. Buy a can of spider web spray from your local party store and create an elaborate spooky web on your ceiling or in one corner of your house where trick or treaters can view it when you open your door. 6. Build a life size stuffed scarecrow by stuffing jeans and a flannel shirt. Use pantyhose stuffed with polyfill (used to stuff pillows), so the head looks life like and poke in jewelry and safety pins that resemble scary body piercings. Decorate the face with paint. 7. Decorate those unwanted AOL and earthlink CD’s, or buy a cheap spindle of CD roms and glue candy corn to them and attach to fishing line or black ribbon and hang as porch decorations. Page 8
8. Paint your nails black with nail polish and make costume jewelry out of glow sticks or black licorice. 9. Make some MP3’s of scary sounds and screams and evil laughter and play the soundtrack to people you know can handle a joke. 10. Make a Halloween wreath by pinning black and orange candy into a Styrofoam wreath form. Hang it on your door entrance. 11. Find the silliest Halloween jokes on the Internet and print them up and read a random kid’s jokes to trick or treaters before
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giving them their candy. That will really spoon them when they think they are getting a trick instead of a treat. 12. Fill candy jars with black licorice or black jelly beans and attach plastic glow in the dark spiders, snakes and insects to the lids. 13. Make a Ghoulish Garland or Banner by using black ribbon to tie a long string of plastic spiders or bugs and hang them around the room or around your door entrance. 14. Wear medical gloves and a surgical mask and scrubs decorated with some fake blood, to surprise your Halloween visitors when you answer the door. 15. Fill a room in your house with black and orange helium balloons. 16. Light several black votive candles and dim your lights to create a spooky atmosphere. 17. Make a mask out of googly craft eyes glued to an unwanted mask. It will freak people out seeing so many moving eyes. 18. Use a mini strobe light to flash in a darkened room. 19. Remote control fog machines sell for under $50 at several places on the net. They will create a creepy grave yard feeling and add to your stash of spook capades. 20. Buy a couple of fake and gross body parts at buycostumes. com
Your decoration will surely be unforgettable. 21. Buy fake mice and rats at a gag shop and strategically place them around both the inside and outside of your house to really spook visitors. For added affect you can place some in mousetraps. 22. Go to your dollar store for great bargains on Halloween novelties you can incorporate into your decorating and creation of spooky props. 23. Decorate a hideous wig with nasty things from a gag shop like fake dog poop and worms and fake vomit and little skulls. You’ll be sure to cause a reaction to keep you laughing all night. 24. You can make cupcakes with orange frosting and chocolate sprinkles for garnish, or if you want black icing, the Wilton company makes black icing dye. The way to make black icing is start with dark chocolate icing and stir in the black paste coloring which is made by Wilton and sold in Michaels or Wal-mart. 25. Make monster size foot prints leading up your driveway to your door. You can do this by taking a large sponge (like the kind you use to wash a car), and cut the shape of a shoe or foot bottom and then put some washable paint in an aluminum pan to stamp foot prints into a path.
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SANTA MARGARITA H O ME C O MING C R O WDS C H EER EAGLES T O P F O O T B ALL FAV O RITES
The 2014 SMCHS Homecoming Queen Alexandra Heinen was crowned on the field during halftime of last Friday’s game. Story by: Sean Zeitler Photos by: Bob Russell Despite the pageantry of a homecoming game and the numbers in Santa Margarita’s favor, last Friday night’s ferocious football competition Between the Eagles and JSerra kept the crowds on the edge of their seats throughout the evening. In the ninth meeting ever between the two Catholic High Schools separated by a mere 12 miles, as Santa Margarita came into the game Friday night holding a 6-2 advantage over the Lions, 4-0 when playing as the designated home team and turned the game into the most exciting football game of the season. From the statistical standpoint, the Eagles managed to put up an impressive 457 total yards (178 rushing, 279 passing) on 75 plays and are now averaging 446 yards per game. The Eagle offense was led by quarterback KJ Costello’s 284 yards on 21 of 37 completions (57%) and two touchdowns. Costello’s main targets on the night were Connor Bianchini who finished the game with eight catches for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Kyle Sweet just missed the century mark as he finished the night with seven catches for 99 yards. On the ground, Christian Caragao carried the load for the Eagles Page 10
with 19 rushes for 102 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Rick Ellison ended the night as the leading tackler for the Eagles with his 13 total tackles followed by Austin Barrette’s nine tackles and Grady Higgins’ seven tackles and the lone sack of the night for the Eagles. With less than seven minutes remaining in the first half, things were rolling for the Eagles in their Trinity League opener as they went up quickly 14-0. The Lions would answer with their first touchdown of the game with a little more than four minutes left in the half but missed the extra point as both teams would head into the locker room at halftime with the Eagles on top, 14-6. The excited Eagles crowds cheered as the Santa Margarita homecoming ceremonies lit up the entire stadium. Opening the second half , the Lions put up eight points in the third quarter. The Lions would score the next touchdown during the fourth quarter to make it 21-14. After a huge fourth down conversion by the Eagles, Caragao would punch in a score from nine yards out to tie it up at 21-21 with 6:50 left in the game as the entire stadium went wild . The Lions would tack on two more touchdowns to make it 35-21 before the Eagles would mount a
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Noah Canty (24) of the Eagles gets ready to make the hold on an extra point after an SMCHS touchdown in the first half. colossal comeback that would come up just short. Costello connected with Bianchini on a 22-yard pass with 1:12 left in the game, but after a failed onside kick and no timeouts for the Eagles it was the Lions who came out with a narrow victory by a score of 35-28. The 2014 Eagles now sit at 4-2 overall and 0-1 in Trinity League play and will host Orange Lutheran tonight at Saddleback College with kickoff set for 7:30pm. This game will be streaming live on Fox Sports West Prep Zone. Both the Eagles and the Lancers come into tonight’s game winless in league play and what is
seen as a “must win” situation for both programs. Orange Lutheran lost narrowly last week to Servite on a 31-yard field goal in the waning seconds of the game, falling to the counties second ranked team, 28-25. Tonight’s matchup with Orange Lutheran is only the 11th meeting between the Eagles and the Lancers with Orange Lutheran holding the advantage at 6-4. The Eagles are 2-3 against the Lancers at Saddleback College going back to a 42-0 win in 1989. Their most recent win at Saddleback against Orange Lutheran was a 31-10 win in 2011.
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The Literacy Project’s “What Dreams Are Made Of” Gala Raises Over $100k The Literacy Project’s 5th Annual Benefit Gala, “What Dreams Are Made Of,” raised over $100,000 to help provide their proprietary 30-hour reading Sue Grant with Lee Hausner, Ronna Shipman and Coachella Unified program at “no cost” to struggling readers in elementary school classrooms School District Superintendent Dr. Daryl Adams. across Southern California. The evening at the Island Hotel was filled with delicious cocktails, a four-course meal, a heartwarming play produced by staff and students of the OC School of Arts and an entertaining band, The Society. The 240 guests at the event, composed of philanthropists, literacy experts and passionate supporters of education, experienced a tremendously touching play produced by the Orange County School of the Arts. The play, “What Dreams Are Made Of,” was an astonishing story of an extraordinary student who overcame her own low self-esteem and a terrifying reading class through the Literacy Project program, which had helped her to love learning and the skills needed to read. She proved that with determination, she could learn to read in order to make all of her dreams come true. Jeannie Lawrence, Gala Steering Committee Chair stated, “With the help of the Orange County School Of The Arts and my incredible committee, we were able to stage a performance that opened the hearts of everyone in attendance. It is so gratifying to know that the net proceeds from our gala will benefit so many at-risk children who struggle to read.” Highlighting the event were four students from Anaheim School District, who Role Model Vince Ferragamo and student Sonny. showed tremendous improvement after completing Literacy Project’s reading program, accompanied by their role models who shared their future dreams of being successful, literate adults. The four role models, adults in our community exemplifying the student’s careers were: Vince Ferragamo, Legendary Football Player; Nikola Bedingfield, Artist & Songwriter; Ed Buckbee, Former NASA Public Affairs Officer & Founder U.S. Space Camp; and Dr. Jeff Tolstad, Pediatric Anesthesiologist. These four role models generously showered the students with gifts such as a Vince Ferragamo Rams jersey, a monogrammed astronaut space suit and a trip to U.S. Space Camp, a field appearance to sing “Take Me out to the Ball Game” at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim and a doctor kit filled with supplies such as a stethoscope and thermometers. The crowd enjoyed the four course dinner set by the Island Hotel’s meticulous staff. The menu consisted of: Freshly Baked Breads and Rolls with Sweet Butter; Baby Kale Salad with Candied Pecans, Roasted Apples, Chevre and Sherry Dressing; Butternut Squash Bisque; Filet of Beef Paired with Pistachio Crusted Sea Bass, on Sautéed Spinach, with Baby Carrots, Yellow and Green Baby Squash, and Lemon-Lime Meringue Tart with Blueberries, Raspberry Coulis and Two Large Meringue Drops. After presentations and awards, guests made their way to the dance floor to enjoy the high energy Kay Ridgeway and Role Model, Lisa Torres and Daniel Torres. sounds of the band “The Society.” Dr. Jeff Tolstad. Doug Freeman, LP’s Board Chairman, delivered a poignant speech on the agency’s success and service to at-risk kids. He drove home the message that LP is “bridging the literacy gap” among 2nd graders and the statistics are measureable and significant. The Literacy Project’s (LP) vision is to bring the gift of literacy to children as a foundational learning element to help achieve their personal dreams. Their mission is to enable at-risk and disadvantaged youth to increase their reading skill levels. The goal of the Literacy Project is to enable these children to become self-sufficient, productive and contributing members of our society. To date, LP has served over 2,500 struggling readers in elementary schools throughout Southern California with their reading program at no cost. LP’s reading program provides an average growth of three-quarters of a grade level or the equivalent of seven months of classroom instruction over the course of their 30-hour program, concluded by the Orange County Department of Education in their Executive Data Summary. For more information, visit www. literacyprojectfoundation.org. 2014 Gala Steering Committee Chair, Jeannie Lawrence. Page 12
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What did you learn today? school resolutions With kids across the country heading back to school, a common question at family dinner tables will be: “What did you learn today?” Kids will be learning reading, writing and arithmetic as they head back to school, but what about lessons involving money? For most people, our relationship with money is based on our childhood experiences, and many children look to their parents for these important lessons. Yet, according to a recent Capital One survey of parents and teens, less than half of teens have worked with their parents to develop a budget for spending and saving their money. As students prepare for a new school year, it’s a great time to start fresh with new resolutions around spending and saving.
Talk to your kids about wants vs. needs, saving, budgeting, using credit wisely and other money management habits that can last a lifetime. Here are a few ways to get started: * Crunch numbers together and establish a budget. As your teen starts earning an income through a job or an allowance, ask him or her to pitch in and contribute toward purchases he or she might otherwise take for granted. Create a budget together totaling your teen’s contributions and what you can afford to contribute, and then stick to it when you head out to the stores. * Only shop for what’s needed. Sit down together to make a list of what essentials your teen already has, what is needed and how much is budgeted for this shopping trip. This comes in handy for back-to-school shopping as well as the holiday s h o p p i n g season. * Do your homework. This is a good way to show your teen that homework
extends beyond the classroom and well into adult life. Researching the items on the shopping list before leaving the house allows your teen to comparison shop, looking at prices and the quality of the items. For teens on-the-go, there are also a great deal of apps available that can easily compare pricing of items. And not surprisingly, you might discover your teen has different priorities than you when it comes to deciding which items to purchase. Only 22 percent of teens surveyed considered the price of an item to be the top priority, whereas 46 percent said style and appearance were more important. Run a calculation of how much money could be saved between the lower-priced items and the items on the “want list.” * Set financial goals. Remind your teen to look beyond high school and discuss what items he or she would like to own in the future. It might be an electronic product, a car, paying for a future vacation, or helping to pay for college. The survey found that 83 percent of teens plan to attend college after high school, but 51 percent of those teens were not saving money to help pay for it. Help your teen set up a plan for how they will spend and save the money they earn or receive as gifts. * Lead by example. Encourage
good financial behavior by teaching your teen how to write checks, the use of credit cards and their associated fees and the importance of paying bills on time. Have them around the next time you pay your monthly bills, so they can see how much is spent on utilities, auto insurance and even food. This gives them a good picture for their future and how they might need to make financial decisions to cover essential expenses. * Introduce investing basics. Open a custodial account and help your kids pick the stocks they like most. Contribute a portion of their allowance or agree to match your teen’s contributions, and watch the account grow together. Set monthly meetings to review investments, make changes and pick new stocks to purchase. Beginning the stock discussion early will empower your teen with the comfort and knowledge they’ll need when they are an adult. By taking time to discuss spending, saving, budgeting and investing, you can help your teens save money now and point them in the right direction for a successful financial future. To find additional financial tips as well as information on Capital One’s financial educational programs for teens and adults, visit www. capitalone.com/financialeducation or @TeachingMoney on Twitter.
tech trends that keep kids in touch Chances are your young kids love to play games on their tablets or even your smartphone, and your teens and college students rely on technology to stay in touch with friends. But as they head back to school, keep in mind technology can also help students discover the joy of learning, and keep them on track with their schoolwork. “Technology is a natural part of learning for kids today,” says Conor Kearney, vice president of computing for office supply giant Staples. “And where once teachers might have viewed technology in the classroom as a distraction, today they are finding ways to integrate it into lessons and helping students connect with material through the technology they already love.” As your children head back to school, here are a handful of tech trends that can help make the school year more productive and fun: Chromebooks put the shine on learning Chromebooks are easy-to-use, lightweight laptops that run the popular Google operating system. Their portability and ease of use make them perfect for youngsters just learning how to use technology in the classroom. Samsung, HP and Acer all offer Chromebooks, and you can find them in Staples stores across the country or online at Staples.com. And talking about tablets - Smaller, lighter weight and powerful, tablets are a great alternative to full-sized laptops, fitting easily into backpacks and totes. Tablets such as the Microsoft Surface, Google Nexus, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Note 8.0 and Kindle Fire HD help students stay connected online and in and out of the classroom. Page 14
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There’s an app for that - No conversation about technology is complete without the right software to complement your hardware. Learning apps abound, so start out by consulting with your child’s teacher to see if he or she will be working with students using a specific app or website this year. Then head over to pcmag.com for reviews and information on the best learning apps for children. Accessories make the tech - Although technology is becoming more durable every year, most kids can still use some help keeping their tech tools in good shape. Jansport sleeves combine fashion and function in a wide assortment of tablet sleeves and laptop cases. Kids can choose from animal prints to plaids and even neon accents. For those who want to combine the roominess of a backpack with the protection of a laptop case, the Jansport Superbreak Sleeve is a durable and fashionable option. Free university learning - Parents who purchase a qualified touchscreen laptop from Staples can also enroll their college-age students in Microsoft Office 365 University for free. The program (usually sold for $79.99) provides students with four years of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote and Outlook for free. To be eligible, purchasers must show valid college/university identification or an original acceptance letter to a post-secondary school along with their photo ID. Making it all easy - Wireless networking, cloud backup, data protection - it can all get pretty confusing for a parent. Fortunately, Staples EasyTech associates have the expertise and
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World-Renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns Announces National Ambassador Role with Wells of Life
By Kelly Bennett Wells of Life, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Laguna Beach, is proud to announce renowned tenor Anthony Kearns as their Ambassador and National Spokesperson. Wells of Life provides Ugandan communities access to clean and safe drinking water by building water wells. The announcement was made following the September 9, 2014 annual benefit dinner for the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York with Mayor Michael Bloomberg as host. The 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public on May 21, 2014 after it was dedicated at a special ceremony May 15, 2014 with President Barack Obama. “We’re honored to have the incredibly gifted Mr. Kearns be such a powerful voice; and take center stage
in championing the work of Wells of Life,” said Nick Jordan, Wells of Life Founder and President. Kearns will be performing at the Wells of Life exclusive annual Fundraiser Gala and Auction at the Mission Viejo Country Club in Mission Viejo on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 6:00PM. The evening will start off with a cocktail hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard of the country club with a silent auction followed by a concert by Anthony Kearns and a live auction featuring a Safari package to Africa, box seats for 6 to an Angel game, an exclusive fly-fishing getaway, signature artwork by Toni Danchik, trips to Aspen, the St. Regis and many more. Kearns is donating a water well in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. “As we remember the events of 9/11 and the sacrifices of American troops worldwide, I have chosen to support this charity event on October 25th at Mission Viejo, California for Wells of Life. We will fund a well in Uganda East Africa, and build ‘The Anthony Kearns 9/11 Memorial Well’. This Local villagers celebrate their well will honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, newly built water well.
Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices APN: 938-75-303 TS No: CA08001800-13-1 TO No: 130236449-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 15, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 31, 2014 at 09:00 AM, on the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 22, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007000115189, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by JAYNE CRAMER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN , as Trustor(s), in favor of ING BANK, FSB as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2 DELPHINIUM STREET UNIT 40, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $572,785.89 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the
payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001800-13-1. 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. Date: September 29, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001800-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Order No. CA14-000942-1. Pub Dates 10/03/2014, 10/10/2014, 10/17/2014.
2011 – as well as those who paid the ultimate price in defense of freedom. The new life that will grow as a result of this water well will be a meaningful way to cherish their contributions,” said Kearns. Kearns, who has a robust international solo career, has become a favorite among the U.S. military and military service organizations. Earlier this year, he sang at the National Memorial Day Concert, broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol on PBS (10 million viewers). Last year, he performed as the guest of General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and at the World War II Memorial to honor the Nation’s “Greatest Generation.” Sponsors for the event include Jordan Property Team at Regency Real Estate Brokers; Callahan, Thompson, Sherman and Caudill LLP; Cumming & Associates Law; 180 Business Solutions (Richard and Jennifer Lambright); British 4X4; Murphy, Murphy & Murphy, Inc. CPA; and Wine Works Mission Viejo. There are a few sponsorship opportunities available. Tickets are $200.00; please visit www. WellsOfLife.org for information
Anthony Kearns about tickets and sponsorships or call 855.935.5763. Wells of Life is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2008 with the purpose of providing Ugandan communities with access to clean and safe drinking water. Wells of Life is committed to drilling wells and empowering Ugandan communities with the gift of water. Wells of Life inspires the local community, youth, families, schools, and corporations to collaborate in this life changing work. To learn more about Wells of Life and how to get involved, visit www. wellsoflife.org.
Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices APN: 759-642-25 TS No: CA08003729-14-1 TO No: 140131186-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 24, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 12, 2014 at 09:00 AM, on the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 28, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006000289442, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by PEJMAN FARIVAR AND MARMAR ZAHABI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for STEARNS LENDING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: PARCEL 1: LOT 68 OF TRACT NO. 16240, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP (“MAP”) RECORDED IN BOOK 834, PAGES 22 TO 25 INCLUSIVE, OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR LADERA RANCH (“MASTER DECLARATION”) RECORDED JUNE 18, 1999 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19990456273 AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL MASTER DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR LADERA RANCH FOR PHASE 6 OF SYLVANOAKS, RECORDED FEBRUARY 18, 2003, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2003000175036 (“SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION”) ALL OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE SIDEYARD EASEMENT, AS APPLICABLE, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED BY LADERA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 10, 1996 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19960624029 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL WATER, WATER RIGHTS, GEOTHERMAL STEAM AND STEAM POWER, WITHIN OR UNDERLYING SAID PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH THE PERPETUAL RIGHT OF DEVELOPMENT THEREOF, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE RIGHTS HEREIN RESERVED AND EXCEPTED DO NOT INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE AND THE TOP 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS RESERVED BY LADERA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 10, 1996 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19960624029 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15 WHIDBEY DRIVE, LADERA RANCH AREA, CA 92694 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances
if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,188,610.30 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08003729-14-1. 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. Date: October 8, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003729-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA14-000994-1, PUB DATES: 10/17/2014, 10/24/2014, 10/31/2014
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-601653-HL Order No.: 130232286-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): ERIN MONTALVO-SMEDEBY, AND STEFAN G SMEDEBY, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005000652329 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 3/4/2011 as Instrument No. 2011000116763 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 10/24/2014 at 12:00:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,189,519.05 The purported property address is: 14 SAN LUIS OBISPO ST, LADERA RANCH AREA, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 741-262-40 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 714-730-2727 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-13-601653HL . 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. 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. 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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-601653-HL IDSPub #0071687 10/3/2014 10/10/2014 10/17/2014
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26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 348.2386
27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch. 949-365.1077
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 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. Open 24hours
27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949.364.4439 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.
Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs
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, 949.364-5614
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 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 859.9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro
kan pai sushi Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Sunday lunch 12pm-2pm dinner 5pm-9pm. Monday-Thursday lunch 11:30am-2pm dinner 5pm-9pm. Friday-Saturday lunch 11:30am-2pm dinner 5pm-10pm
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6 949.429.2772
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029
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O’Neill’s Bar & Grill
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 All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 2pm to 6pm Mon.- Thurs. 11am to 6pm Friday.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 The Ladera Ranch News
Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room Selma’s serves 6 different styles of pizzas: Deep Dish, Chicago Pie, Low Profile, Artisan, Artisan Wheat, and Gluten Free. Plus great pastas, gourmet salads, Panini sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and one of the largest selections of beers & wine in the area. Selmas’ offers full service or drop and go Catering.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch. (949) 388-7260 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 949.240.0300 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.
949-586-0722
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October 17, 2014
Halloween at Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Come Dressed up in your best costume and receive a hot fudge sundae or mud pie to share with your party.
for special events and reservations Call reyes gallardo 949-929-4636
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Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery Fall is here. Why Wait!
Dr. Robinson’s non-surgical procedures performed at the office. No downtime! • Nose contouring (similar to a rhinoplasty) • Neck contouring (similar to a neck lift) • Facial contouring ( removes tired and hollow appearance of the face)
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