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Dare to Scare with Frightful Fare From little monsters to grownup goblins, Halloween is when sweets truly take center stage. Make this October 31 a day to remember with these spine-tingling celebration tips. Host a Spooky Story Night. Have family and friends dress up in their costumes and come over to tell haunting tales. Make a story chain by having each person tell a portion of a story and take turns adding embellishments and silly twists. Practice Safe Trick-or-Treating. Contact your neighbors and suggest meeting as a large group to trick-or-treat together. Create a map of trusted houses for the group to visit, with each family hosting for a half-hour of games, snacks and refreshments. Rotate until everyone gets to play host. Enjoy a Family Bake-tivity. On the night before Halloween, gather the kids to bake these simple but eye-catching cupcakes adorned with “cobwebs.” Enjoy them the next night when it’s your turn to host the neighborhood trick-ortreaters,
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1 package (18.25 ounces) devil’s food or yellow cake mix 2 (2.1 ounces each) Nestlé Butterfinger Candy Bars, chopped 1 container (16 ounces) prepared vanilla frosting 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 small tube white decorator icing or gel 1 package (1.38 ounces) Nestlé Goobers Milk Chocolate-Covered Peanuts PREPARE cake mix batter according to package directions; add chopped Butterfinger to batter. Bake according to directions for 24 cupcakes. Cool c o m p l e t e l y. F r o s t c u p c a k e s . PLACE morsels in small, heavyduty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second inter-
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MAKE 2 dots using decorator icing on each of 24 Goobers to resemble spider eyes. Place in center of each cobweb. For more ghoulish recipes, visit www.meals.com.
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Ladera House Offers Halls Of Terror
Open on Halloween from 6:00-10:30, this free haunted house takes up the whole driveway, garage, side-yard, backyard, and courtyard of Kyler Thomas and Sean Soper’s home at 17 Plum in Ladera Ranch. The haunted house is enclosed the whole time except during the graveyard section. There is a clown section that looks amazing with blacklights, neon paint, and glow of the dark killer clowns. A perfect match! There is no age requirement but the display may be too frightening for young children so ages 8+ is recommended. The name of the haunted house is “HALLS of TERROR”. Visit facebook.com/ochaunt for a special preview.
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Bunny Hop-O-Ween Fest this weekend
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is hosting a special Bunny HopO-Ween Fest Saturday and Sunday featuring adorable rabbits for only $45. The fest is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes volunteers who can answer questions and help you find the perfect match. Rabbits make great pets. They don’t bark, hiss or squawk. Aside from gentle clicking of the teeth when happy or a low grunt when irritated, rabbits are virtually noiseless. When treated with respect and care, most house rabbits will show their affection by giving you soft licks just like kisses. They are also playful and personable. All rabbits available for adoption have been spayed or neutered and microchipped. The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is at 28095 Hillcrest. For more information, call 949-470-3045.
ELKS DISTRIBUTE DRUG AWARENESS MATERIALS AT MISSION VIEJO’S 24TH ANNUAL WALK AGAINST DRUGS
(l to r): Mike Shakeri and Ryan; Christine Jones, Elks Lodge Chaplin.
(l to r): Gloria LeCouvre, Past Exalted Ruler; James Hyon, Rosemary, Meeyoung, Iris.
Members of Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) handed out drug awareness brochures to the over 2,000 parents and youth that participated in Mission Viejo’s 24th Annual Walk against Drugs. The event walk started at the Mission Viejo High School stadium and ended at the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park directly
into a drawing for five (5) $25.00 gift certificates from the Big 5 Sporting Goods retailer. Christine Jones, Elks Lodge Chaplin and Drug Awareness Chairperson said, “The Elks are proud to support parents and our communities as we all encourage youth to lead a healthy lifestyle and say no to drugs.” The Mission Viejo / Saddleback
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adjacent to the Norman P. Murray Community Center. The Elks Lodge also distributed: Elks “Proud to be Drug Free” red ribbons, American Flags, patriotic stickers, coloring books and Elks youth program and About Our Flag brochures. The Elks Lodge also administered a drug awareness quiz to the youth which were then entered
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Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty two (42) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 143 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”
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Blake McGraw From Ladera Ranch Wears a Special Halo
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A new Laderian, Blake McGraw was born on June 11, 2012. He was born a healthy baby boy with a little surprise...a LUCKY LEFT ARM. His odds were 1 in 22,000 babies. We think he is a pretty LUCKY lil guy! He has 2 great older sisters, one attends Oso Grande in First Grade and the other is at Goddard. Now at 4 months he has learned to roll over! Starting his accomplishments young...he will have “no limb-its”. His mother, Krystal McGraw decided to start “Halos for Blake”, a non-profit charity organization, to raise awareness and host fundraising events so he can have
two hands...a myoelectric prosthetic hand. The mission for “Halos for Blake” is to provide an educational and supportive community for all families that are affected by congenital amputation. Through fundraising events, donations of fun, festive, quality handmade “Halos” (wreaths) and other goods, we strive to provide Blake with cutting edge myoelectric prosthetics and other emerging technologies as we take friends and family on our journey and provide insight as we learn and grow. We hope to grow our charity to not only assist Blake but to
provide other families with the same love, support and donations. We encourage you to visit http:// www.halosforblake.org/ to meet Blake, purchase “Halos” and register for future events so you can embark on this exciting journey with us. Our first ever event will be on Wed. Nov. 14 from 3:00-5:15pm at Pump It Up in Lake Forrest. Register at http://www.halosforblake.org,/ click Halo Shop. “Because Beauty Has No Limb-Its” – Krystal McGraw
“A superior man is modest in his speech, but excellent in his actions.” -Confucius
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The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats at Saddleback College Performing Arts at Saddleback College is thrilled to present The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats on Sunday, November 18th at 2 p.m. in the McKinney Theatre. Direct from the People’s Republic of China, this highenergy attraction will transport audiences back to a mystical land of “Shangri-La” where anything is possible and illusion becomes reality. Under the direction of acrobatic legends, the Hai Family, the company flawlessly interprets the precision and grace of an art form honed by years of training and discipline. This multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive Kung Fu, brilliant costumes and even a touch of Chinese comedy. Along with several television appearances, the troupe was awarded the Performing Arts Award by the National Association for Campus Activities Today and the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Live Novelty Act. High-wire feats and show-stopping ground acts will have audiences clamoring for more! “A delight for all ages; a flurry of pure showmanship!” – The San Francisco Chronicle. Tickets can be purchased by calling (949) 582-4656 (noon-4, Wed-Sat) or online at www.saddleback.edu/ arts. Ticket prices are $32 general; $30 students/seniors/Angels; $28 children 12 and under. Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the third left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
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Local Dentist Dr. Michael Tessier Discusses How Soon Should my Child be Visiting the Dentist Many parents ask me “How soon should my child be visiting the dentist?” I disagree with the American Dental Association opinion that infants should be seen be a dentist by the time they’re a year old. I called the ADA, and then two pedodontists (dentists who specialize in treating children) for elaboration. Over my thirty-five years of practicing dentistry, I have felt that, except in very extreme cases, the earliest a child needs to be seen by a dentist is in the third year. After my recent conversations, my opinion hasn’t changed. The specialists and the ADA all agree that the reason to bring the child in earlier is to make sure that the parents know how to take care of their children’s teeth. Here’s what I like to tell parents: Parents should examine their children’s mouths routinely. Once teeth are in, visually checking the mouth is important; and if something looks out of the ordinary, then the child should be seen by a professional. With regard to what a child puts in his or her mouth, sugars (simple carbohydrates) should always be avoided. Apple juice, in particular, is very sugary and acidic; when a child is allowed to drink it from a baby-bottle, irrespective of how enjoyable it may be to the child, it is very bad for the teeth. If a child is thirsty, give your child cool, fresh water. Complex carbohydrates, like fruits or vegetables, probably don’t break down enough in the mouth to cause cavities, so they’re OK. Babies should never go to sleep with a bottle of milk or formula, either, and for the same reasons. And, soft drinks should NEVER, EVER, cross a child’s lips. Teaching your child the importance of brushing, of course, is something a child should be taught early. Having said that, a child will clean the teeth probably better by eating a carrot, or a stick of celery, or an apple, as by brushing. That’s because they have neither the concept nor the coordination to brush effectively. Unless there’s something out of the ordinary going on such as an accident or a parent has a question, I like to see kids when they’re about three years old. Children do better in the chair on their first visit when they’ve been to my office before with mom or even an older sibling. So, bring your little-one with you when you come in to your get your teeth cleaned. Dr. Michael Tessier’s office is located at 28562 Oso Parkway the intersection of Oso and Antonio Parkways (near the car wash). Most major credit cards and dental plans are cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949) 459-7212.
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Environmental Nature Center offers Fall Programs The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is offering fun-filled and educational programs during November. The Center is located at 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach, CA. Yoga in Nature - Wednesdays in November, 12:30-1:30PM & 5:30 - 6:30PM* Visit the ENC to relax and strengthen with some basic to intermediate yoga techniques. Yoga works on the body and mind and is suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities. It promotes strength and flexibility as well as good posture. It gives us tools for relaxation and concentration. Some previous yoga experience is helpful. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, otherwise we have some available to borrow. Wear stretchy or loose clothes. Drop in fee: $6 ($5 for members). No PM class on 10-31-12
majority of the worlds’ scientists agree that burning of fossil fuels is changing the climate. There are those who would like to plant the seed of doubt about this reality. This new presentation will use scientific data to debunk the myths and misinformation being presented. Solutions are the final piece of the presentation; hopefully leaving everybody with the hope and inspiration that together we can turn the situation around and leave a better planet for future generations. $5 suggested donation. Members are free.
Walk with our Founder, Robert House - Thursday, 11-8-12, 10:30AM - 12PM Take a walk with ENC founder, Robert House and learn about the plant communities of California while enjoying the natural beauty of the ENC. Admission is free and there are no tour fees. Bring a sack lunch to eat after the walk! ReservaClimate Crisis: A Dose of Reality - tions required. No walk-ins. Thursday, 11-1-12, 2012, 6:30 - 8PM Droughts, floods, heat waves, insect Fall Plant Sale - aturday, 11-10-12, outbreaks, wildfires, and sea level 9AM - 3PM rise - we are encountering the reality Are you ready to SAVE MONEY on of our changing climate every day. This water and landscape maintenance? latest presentation developed by Al Whether your goal is to draw more butGore and the Climate Reality project terflies or birds to your yard, save water, highlight the extreme weather events reduce pesticide use, or showcase color of the past couple years and connects throughout the year, native plants can their increased frequency and intensity help! Native plants are most successful to anthropogenic climate change. The when planted as the season’s first rains
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you create tons of Carbon Dioxide in an enclosed space. Manipulate the shapes of objects using only molecules! Is it magic? NO! It’s SCIENCE! Get ready to be amazed! For curious minds ages 7-12. Parents remain with children at all times. $10 per participant. Pre-payment is required.
Stories Under the Stars - Tuesday, 11-13-12, 6-7PM Many cultures tell stories about the stars and their meanings. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell on the darkest night of the month under the New Moon to learn to identify some of the major constellations and enjoy the tales that Full Moon Walk - Wednesday, 11-28the Greek storytellers told as we sit under the stars. Cost is $6 per participant ($5 12, 6-7PM Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell for members). Reservations required. to learn all about the Full Moon and the No walk-ins. mysterious legends associated with it. Science Nerd Series: Fun With Mol- Flashlights are discouraged. This proecules - Wednesday, 11-14-12, 2-4PM gram is for humans age 6 and up. Cost Come and spend an afternoon letting is $6 per participant ($5 for members). your amazing nerd shine through with Reservations required. No walk-ins. The ENC’s 3 1/2 acre outdoor classnaturalist Meghan Lockwood, a true nerd room displays 15 native plant comat heart. Using the Environmental Nature Center’s amazing outdoor natural class- munities that range from a desert, to a room, we will discover the power of the freshwater marsh, to a redwood forest. molecules that shape the world around For more information call 949-645-8489, you. Find out why grain silos sometimes or visit www.ENCenter.org. The ENC is explode and see our very own mini ex- located at 1601 16th Street in Newport plosion. Check out what happens when Beach. The Ladera Ranch News
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How to Carve a Halloween Pumpkin Teach Your Kids How to Create a Halloween Tradition! By Kassidy Emmerson One of my fondest childhood memories involving Halloween is picking out a pumpkin and carving it to make a Jack O’ Lantern. I passed the tradition down when I had my own family, and you can too. Teach your own kids how to carve a Halloween pumpkin by following the instructions in this article. It just wouldn’t be Halloween without seeing plenty of round, orange pumpkins lit up and setting on decks, porches, and on sidewalks. Your kids are sure to get a kick out of carving their own pumpkin and placing it outside for the world to see. If your kids are too small to handle a knife safely, they can still help out in other ways to carve their own Halloween pumpkin. The first thing to do, after your kids have chosen a nice, large pumpkin, is to help your kids decide on what kind of face their Halloween ornament is going to have. They can decide on a happy face, an evil-looking face, or even a goofy face that will make people laugh! An easy way for kids to carve a Halloween pumpkin is to use an ink pen to outline the face of their pumpkin first. It’s easier to cut on lines than try to free hand their design with a knife. Next, place a thick layer of old newspaper on a work surface. Place the pumpkin on top of the newspaper. Then, use a long, serrated knife to cut out a circle around the stem of the pumpkin on its top. The circle will need to be just large enough so your kids can get a hand inside it. Be sure that you or your kids cut the circle out at the top of the pumpkin at an angle. That means, you need to cut the rind so that it’s larger than the flesh on the inside. This will keep the lid from shrinking and falling inside the pumpkin. You or your kids will have to press down kind of hard with the serrated
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knife so it cuts all the way through the thick Halloween pumpkin rind. Now, have your kids reach inside the pumpkin and remove the flesh, membrane, and the seeds with their hand. Once most of the inside of the shell is cleaned out, use a large spoon to scrape out any remaining stuff. The inside will need to be as clean as possible. Don’t forget to clean off the inside of the lid too! If you’re going to light up the finished Halloween Jack O’Lantern with a candle, you or your kids will need to cut some small vent holes in the top so the heat can escape. Two or three small holes should do the trick. Just be careful not to break the top while you’re cutting the vent holes. The next step is to use the serrated knife to cut out the face on the pumpkin. After you or your kids have completely cut around a feature of the face, you can carefully push the piece out through the shell. Repeat this process until the face of the Jack O’Lantern is complete. And finally, place a candle- a flatbottomed votive works well- or a small electrical light inside the middle of the pumpkin shell. Now, the kids’ Halloween pumpkin is ready to display! Enjoy! To clean up, simply lift up the four corners of the thick layer of newspaper so the pumpkin mess stays inside. Then, crumple the paper together and toss the newspaper away in the trash. Note: Traditionally, small candles are used to light up Jack O’Lanterns. However, the candles have to be monitored. That, and even the slightest of breeze can put them out. Using a battery-operated candle, or a small electrical light has its advantages. These type of lights are safer to use, they can’t be blown out by the wind, and your kids can’t get burned like they can with a candle.
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Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Raises $1.342million at Star Studded Event The Beckstrand Cancer Foundation’s Ninth Annual Diamond & Pearl Ball which was held at “Moscow Red Square” or rather The Hangar at the Orange County Fairgrounds, celebrated the life of actress, model, mother, and original member of the iconic “Charlie’s Angels,” Farrah Fawcett, who succumbed to anal cancer in 2009. Fawcett’s longtime friend, author and filmmaker Alana Stewart, who currently serves as President of The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, was recognized for her notable contributions, and Fawcett’s longtime companion Ryan O’Neal accepted the honor. “An Evening in Russia” black-tie gala was hosted by Eva La Rue, the Foundation’s National Spokesperson and star of CSI: Miami and Beckstrand’s Executive Director Lil Spitzer. Community philanthropist Renetta Caya returned as gala chair. With a Red Carpet Arrival, celebrities lined up and walked the red carpet stopping for photos and interviews as a swarm of photographers clicked away. Celebrities attending the Russian affair included Love Boat’s Dick Van Patten, his wife Pat, and his actor/son Nels Van Patten, NCIS: Los Angeles’ Daniela Ruah, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Don Diamone and his wife Cindy, actress Patrika Darbo, The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Gretchen Rossi, and a dead ringer for Gorbachev, Ronald V. Knapp. Other celebrities spotted were Orange County Fashion Designers Alana Steward and Ryan O’Neal Oday Shakar and Marisa Kenson as well as musician and rising “pop with soul” singing star Jaysin Voxx. Everyone at the silent auction area was abuzz with excitement as folks were able to bid on some fabulous items. Then the “reveal” of the ballroom; walking into the “Moscow Red Square” it was completely transformed into a dynamic red ballroom, with towering buildings, Faberge egg centerpieces, and real ice curtains that were very cold! The table linens were decadent but what caught everyone’s attention were the bevy of Russian vodka girls descending from the ceiling pouring Russian Standard vodka for the 446 guests. The feast was incredible as was the entertainment but the live auction, which offered amazing items that seriously caused a bidding war, were snatched up by some lucky winners! One of them was an incredible opportunity as a test driver and judge for the Robb Report Car of the Year in Napa, California, courtesy of Presenting Sponsor Lugano Diamonds. La Rue’s husband Joe Cappuccio bought it for her for $100,000. Other larger priced items were an elusive elegant Hermes Birkin bag, these iconic bags remain one of the most recognized bags in the fashion industry – highly coveted for its meticulous craftsmanship and scarcity…Holly Wilson picked it up for $24,000. There was also a “shop and lunch” with Eva La Rue at Neiman Marcus Fashion Island with $600 toward a new pair of shoes and $1,000 toward a Adiran Windsor with “Gorbachev” new handbag and another $1,000 shopping spree courtesy of Neiman Marcus all look-a-like Ronald V. Knapp while lunching with the star from CSI: Miami at The Mariposa…this went twice for $20,000 each bringing in another $40,000 for the nonprofit. Other stalwart Beckstrand supporters also stepped up to make major bids in the Fund-A-Need portion of the evening, which raised an impressive $519,560 and helped boost net proceeds to over $1 million. They included Mike and Jan Salta, Dave and Holly Wilson, Keith and Mara Murray, Jeff and Holly Miller, Jim and Alexandra Downey, Steve and Michele George, and Andy and Susan Phillips. The Diamond & Pearl Ball represents a celebration of cancer survivorship with proceeds from the ball used by Beckstrand Cancer Foundation to provide cancer patients with advocacy and direct financial assistance for critical survival needs, such as rent/mortgage, utilities, food, gas, transportation, medical insurance, co-payments and prescriptions. Since 1974, the Foundation has been providing patients with support that enables them to remain focused on treatment and recovery. For more information, please visit www.beckstrand.org
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Idit Ferder with Oday Shakar
Sindy Godfrey and Gretchen Rossi
Lil Spitzer with Jaysin Voxx and Eva La Rue on the Red Carpet
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Orange County HAlloween happenings October 26 - 27, Knotts Scary Farm Hal- prizes and share in special Roger’s Gardens “treats”. Bring your camera! 2012 loween Haunt
thru- October 31, 2012 (Thurs-Sun nights & Oct 30 & 31) Knott’s professional “scare-masters” transform the old Berry Farm into Knott’s Scary Farm for another year of the world’s first, biggest and most famous theme park Halloween event! Every year all 160-acres of Knott’s Berry Farm are transformed into your worst nightmare with 13 themed mazes, 9 live shows, and 4 scare zones featuring hundreds of free-roaming monsters. This year, unspeakable evil has taken over the park. Fully ripened, fully infected zombies. Evil clowns. And the Green Witch is back with a vengeance. Knott’s Berry Farm 8039 Beach Boulevard Buena Park CA, 90620
Roger’s Gardens 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd Corona del Mar, California 92625
Pumpkins & Pancakes south coast plaza
A Children’s Halloween Extravaganza October 28, 2012 8 am - 11 am Enjoy Plum’s Café Gourmet Pancake breakfast, live entertainment, prizes and arts & crafts and More! Benefiting CASA Orange County, CHOC Children’s Foundation and Orangewood Children’s Foundation. Located in Crate and Barrel / Macy’s Home Store Wing South Coast Plaza INFORMATION: 714-435-2171
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Fair and Haunted House - aliso viejo Halloween Parade
October 27, 2012 The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as the Grand Marshal of the celebration. The Fall Festival features game and food booths, live entertainment, craft fair, haunted house, pumpkin patch, a children’s costume contest and trick-or-treating. Food and craft booths are available for a nominal fee. Parade starts at 6 pm. Most events are held in Downtown Anaheim, at the Center Street Promenade INFORMATION: (714) 999-3456
Pumpkin Decorating Contest & Children’s Costume Show - corona del mar
6:30 pm Small groups will experience a year of “Hol-i-Daze” and the horror that unfolds. Keep your eyes peeled open for the “Mad Leprechaun”, or the “Rabid Rabbit”, wandering in and out of the mazes and tents that groups will be escorted through. Wear comfortable walking shoes, and come dressed in “street clothes”, as the monsters are dressed up for the holiday, and YOU will be our guest! This is a VERY SCARY event and not recommended for children under 8 years of age. $10 per entrance Crown Valley Community Park 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road. INFORMATION: 949-362-4351 x 1
October 27, 2012 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Soka University will have booths for children, haunted house for young teens (recommended for age 10 and over), games, activities and performances for all to enjoy! The Haunted House will be held on the first floor crypt of the SUA Recreation Center and the entrancing fee will be $5 at the doomsday door. All proceeds benefit SUA student clubs. Ghost Tours - san juan Soka University, Recreation Center capistrano Saturday October 27, 2012 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo 6:30 7:00 7:30 INFORMATION: Get in the spirit of Halloween by 949.480.4000 joining the Historical Society Walking Tour Guides on a spooky walking tour of Los Rios Street, the oldest resiBoot Hill - irvine dential neighborhood in California. October 26-31, 2012 An elaborate yard display in Irvine, Be prepared for creepy tales of big BOOT HILL rises from the fog for it’s black dogs, strange monks who have 13th year to inhabit the residence lost their heads, ghostly tales about at 16 Goldenrod. The unearthly a lady in white and other goings on. Cost: $5.00 adults $3.00 children. spirits from the old west town of Reservations are required - it’s best to Bridgewood will materialize for NINE nights, transforming the residence make them as soon as possible since at 16 Goldenrod into the old church these tours fill up. Meet and pay at the and cemetary that once occupied the O’Neill Museum. O’Neill Museum land. Come if you dare...but beware 31831 Los Rios Street the ghost of Jedediah Smith, he has INFORMATION: been known to roam through the Reservations are required and can decaying grounds of Boot Hill. be made by calling Free to all, donations are accepted 949-493-8444 with proceeds going to CHOC, Chil-
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 4 - 5:30 pm Share your Halloween spirit and your pumpkin skills at our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Children’s Costume Show. Dress your children up in their favorite costumes and bring in your Halloween decorated pumpkin for a chance to win a Roger’s Gardens Gift Certificate and other prizes. Pumpkins compete in three categories: Carved, Decorated or Painted, and Children (12 & under). Pumpkins dren’s Hospital of Orange County. 16 Goldenrod can be elaborate, simple, lighted, meIrvine, CA chanical, carved, painted, scary or fun INFORMATION: – anything goes – and are judged by 818-633-0300 a panel of designers and staff. Entries must be ready for judging no later than 4PM. Children dressed in their LAGUNA NIGUEL - Haunted best Halloween costumes will win Trails
Discovery Science Center Presents: Spooky Science 2012
October 26 - 31, 2012 Spooky Science once again returns to Discovery Science Center. Packed with tons of activities for all kids this
year is going to be the greatest yet! Events inlcude a Scavenger Hunt where guests will receive booklets that will send them on a hunt for clues and exhibits to complete and redeem for amazing prizes. All children 17 and under will get an awesome goodie bag! Ticket Prices - Adult: $14.95, Child: $12.95 LOCATION:Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 INFORMATION: 714-542-2823
Haunted Halloween in Silverado Canyon
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 7 pm – 9 pm Meet a ghost who haunts the historic mining town of Silverado. Follow him into a creepy woodland where shadowy shapes and strange sounds arise. Gather under an old oak tree and hear tales of long ago. Meet an assortment of ghosts who are doomed to relive tragic events of their lives. Bring a homemade/ homegrown local organic potluck item (fruit, baked goods) to share or trade with participants. Summon the great spirit of the grizzly bear who roamed the mountains until 1908. Sing songs of the macabre. Halloween costumes must be worn by all participants, including adults. Meet at Silverado Canyon Market parking lot (next to library) 28192 Silverado Canyon Road # B Silverado INFORMATION: Please call 714-649-9084.
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TOY WAREHOUSE NEEDED The holidays are right around the corner and Santa Claus needs help now! Santa, in this case, are Orange County firefighters who, in conjunction with the Orange County Toy Collaborative, are in desperate need of a warehouse they can use to store and distribute toys to needy children throughout the county for their annual “Spark of Love” holiday toy drive. The warehouse, currently used to store the toys, has been leased. The Toy Collaborative is now in dire need of a warehouse. The wish list for the donated warehouse should include the following minimum requirements: Have an Orange County location, preferably east of the 55 Freeway. Have 35,000 – 50,000 square feet of space. Have a minimum of two loading docks, one for incoming and one for outgoing toys. Have working restrooms. Have electricity throughout the building to operate small office equipment. Prefer a secure building with either a Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” toy drive, Social perimeter fence and/or automatic security Service Agency’s “Operation Santa Claus” alarm system. program, and the Orange County Society of Minimum 12-24-month license agreement. St. Vincent de Paul holiday charities program. Collectively, these campaigns receive and The Orange County Toy Collaborative distribute an average of 300,000 toys annucombines the efforts of the Orange County ally for needy children and families throughout Firefighters’ “Spark of Love” toy drive, the U.S. Orange County.
All toy donations, monetary donations, and warehouse use is tax deductible through its 501(c)3 non-profit status, Federal I.D. Number 01152064; make sure to consult with a tax professional on this matter. You can call Dee Acevedo, the warehouse manager at (714)679-3738, or Brenda Emrick if you have a building for lease.
WARHORSE WINNER OF FIVE TONY AWARDS® INCLUDING BEST PLAY IS COMING TO SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS The National Theatre of Great Britain’s epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will premiere at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on January 22, 2013. Single tickets, which start at $20, will go on sale Sunday, November 18 at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets will be available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, February 2 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation. Michael Morpurgo’s novel, War Horse, is also the inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s feature film of the same name, which earned six Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Hailed by The New York Times as “theatrical magic,” WAR HORSE is the powerful story of young Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. In a tale the New York Daily News calls “spellbinding, by turns epic and intimate,” Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man’s land. Albert, Page 14
not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, filled with stirring music and songs and told with the some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time. The tour of WAR HORSE, which was adapted from the book by Morpurgo by Nick Stafford, is directed by Bijan Sheibani based on the original Tony Award-winning direction by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, and presented in association with Handspring Puppet Company. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. In addition to Best Play, WAR HORSE received Tony Awards for Best Direction of a Play (Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris), Best Scenic Design of a Play (Rae Smith), Best Lighting Design of a Play (Paule Constable), and Best Sound Design of a Play (Christopher Shutt). A Special Tony Award was given to Handspring Puppet Company for their integral work on the production. WAR HORSE received its World Premiere in a limited engagement at the National’s Olivier Theatre in 2007. The play returned to the National Theatre for a second run playing from 2008-2009 be-
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fore transferring to the West End’s New London Theatre in Spring 2009 where it continues to play an open-ended run. WAR HORSE has been seen by more than 2 million people worldwide and is currently playing at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater, in London’s West End and at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Future productions of WAR HORSE are planned for Australia, Berlin and South Africa, as well as a UK Tour. The lead producers of the National Tour of WAR HORSE are Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain. For more information, please visit warhorseonstage.com.
Lincoln Center Theater and the National Theatre of Great Britain in association with Bob Boyett and War Horse LP, are the producers of the American premiere of WAR HORSE, which opened in Spring 2011 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater where it is currently playing an open-ended run. Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds Rutan & Tucker, LLP for its support of WAR HORSE. Cox Media is the Media Partner of the Broadway and Curtain Call Series. Acura is the Official Automotive Sponsor of the Center.
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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 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.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 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.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. 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,
26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 348.2386
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, 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.
21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 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 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.
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 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri.
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.
G u id e Restaurant Reviews Wanted!
Have you dined out recently in Ladera Ranch? The Ladera Ranch News would like your opinion and we are actively looking for more reviews of local area restaurants that are NOT already listed on this page. Please make it brief and informative with 50 words or less. Reviews must include your name, phone or email address (please do not send reviews on fast food or strictly pizza places). Please send your Restaurant Review to newseditorials@yahoo.com
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
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
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 859.9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661
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Goodwill of Orange County ’s “Working for Independence ” Luncheon Celebrates the Power of Work The Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa was the place to be for the movers and shakers of Orange County as Goodwill hosted its seventh annual Working for Independence Fundraising Luncheon. President and CEO of Goodwill of Orange County, Frank Talarico, Jr., helped deliver an inspiring message to 200 local business and community leaders in a fast-paced and compelling hour-long event. The event garnered more than $225,000 in financial support with pledges still coming in daily, committed to sustaining Goodwill’s mission. “This event illustrates how the power of work can truly change lives through powerful personal stories of facing and managing barriers to employment with the help of Goodwill,” said Talarico. “I am humbled to witness Goodwill’s growth throughout the community as well as the outpouring of support from advocates, donors and local businesses. Two hundred local companies hire Goodwill-trained workers or utilize our business services. This speaks volumes about Goodwill and the trust they have earned from so many forwardthinking companies who realize the value that comes from helping people get and keep jobs.” Page 16
Throughout the hour-long event, a number of emotional stories were shared by Goodwill alumni and local leaders. Marna, a member of the Goodwill Fitness Center , also a talented singer, talked about the support she receives in facing her barriers as someone who uses a wheelchair belted out a moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Betty Appleton Disneyland Resorts’ Guest Claims, Workers’ Compensation Director & Chief Champion of CastABLES (Guests with Disabilities), and also a new member of Goodwill’s Board of Directors, shared her personal connection to Goodwill’s cause in helping people facing disabilities. Nancy Chavez, First Vice President and Sr. Operations Manager with Alliant Insurance spoke passionately about the team of Goodwill-trained workers that has helped to shape a stronger corporate culture while performing critical tasks to their operations. Talarico noted that the essence of Goodwill is revealed by telling inspiring stories that show the impact of Goodwill’s services, and what that impact means for individuals. “While the scope and reach of Goodwill is certainly memorable, what matters most are the people we serve and the people
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who work alongside them, working together toward a common goal. They are people just like you and me. People who dream of a better life and strive to be the best they can be,” said Talarico. During the event, a special leadership challenge gift was announced by former Goodwill Board Chair, Michael Valentine that was made on behalf of several of Orange County ’s philanthropic families. Prior to the event start, the families raised over $95,000 with the goal of doubling that during the event to help even more people experience new beginnings. Now in its 88th year, Goodwill of Orange County is in the business of helping people who are facing barriers to get and keep jobs while finding purpose, pride and dignity. Founded on the belief that every person should have the opportunity to achieve independence through the power of work, Goodwill
is most famous for its donated goods thrift store model where much of the revenue is generated to fund mission services. Goodwill maintains leadership in creating and providing quality training and employment services to empower individuals to be productive and independent. These programs and services offer added appeal since providing these tools to reach economic independence places fewer demands on public resources. As an integral part of the community safety net Goodwill has committed to doubling the number of people it serves to close the gap on unemployment among the region’s most underserved individuals. The organization has consistently received a four-star rating, based on organizational efficiency and organizational capacity from Charity Navigator and in 2012, Goodwill was named one of Orange County ’s Most Trusted Brands.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0093088 Title Order No. 11-0074424 APN No. 936-85-223 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MARK P. D’AMORE AND TERRI A. D’AMORE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/21/2006 and recorded 4/28/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000288913, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 11/09/2012 at 3:00PM, AT THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, ORANGE COUNTY,CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11 CHADRON CIRCLE, 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.The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $606,792.35. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 11-0093088. 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.150982 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2012
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Santa Margarita Returns to Winning Ways with Victory Over Orange Lutheran
Eagle placekicker Alex Ury watches his game winning 19-yard field goal sail through the uprights, giving Santa Margarita a 17-14 victory in the final minute of play.
Story and Photos By: Steve Wylie After the Eagles of Santa Margarita Catholic High School suffered their first loss to rival Mater Dei two weeks ago, the Monarchs’ coach questioned whether the Eagles could deal with adversity. The Eagles answered that question affirmatively with a 1714 victory over Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College. The win enabled Coach Harry Welch to notch his 250th career victory, becoming the second fastest to reach this milestone. Bringing identical 6-1 records into the game, both teams battled hard during the first half, which ended in a scoreless tie. But the Eagles struck paydirt with 6:40 remaining in the third quarter, as quarterback Kyle Sweet hit River Cracraft with a touchdown strike Page 18
from 19 yards out. Sweet turned in a solid performance at quarterback, completing nine of eleven passes for 129 yards, with no interceptions. Two plays later, the Eagles forced an Orange Lutheran fumble, recovered by linebacker Grady Higgins. That set up a two yard dive to the end zone by RJ Mazolewski. Suddenly, just one minute after their first score, the Eagles were up 14-0. Not to be outdone, the fourth quarter appeared to belong to Orange Lutheran. Sporting the triple option offense, the Lancers scored first on a seven yard run by Tylen Drake, and quarterback J.D. Pickell ran another one in from four yards out to tie the score with 3:19 remaining. With the score tied and momentum apparently swinging in favor of the
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Lancers, the Eagles refused to fold. Kyle Sweet found River Cracraft in the secondary, and Cracraft rumbled for a 54-yard gain, setting up what would be the Eagles’ final scoring drive of the night. Cracraft ended the night with five receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown. Marching smartly downfield, the Eagles relied on running back Duncan Hume (who had 17 carries for 81 yards) to pound the ball westward to the goal. But the drive stalled at the Lancers’ four yard line. Coach Harry Welch sent in Alex Ury to attempt a game winning field goal with 37 seconds left. Ury’s aim was true, and the kick split the uprights, giving the Eagles a 17-14 lead. But the Lancers weren’t quite done yet. Two crisp passes brought
the Lancers to midfield as the clock wound down. But River Cracraft intercepted Pickell’s next pass at the Eagle 23 yard line, ending the Lancers’ final drive and sealing the Eagle victory. With just two weeks remaining in the Trinity League schedule, the Eagles are still in the hunt for a playoff berth. St. John Bosco defeated Mater Dei on the same night to claim sole possession of first place in the Trinity League. Tonight, the Eagles host 5-3 (0-3 in League play) JSerra at Saddleback College. It is Santa Margarita’s homecoming game, and the Eagles will be looking for a win over the Lions, who were blanked by Servite last week 28-0.
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Eagle defenders Sammy Gibbs (41) and RJ Mazolewski (25) put the squeeze on Lancer running back Tavi Jimmerson (3)
Eagle wide receiver River Cracraft hauls in Santa Margarita’s first touchdown in third quarter action.
Eagle center Dane Crane lifts River Cracraft in celebration following Cracraft’s touchdown Friday night at Orange Coast College.
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