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A visit to Bethlehem by Karen Lake One might wonder what it was really like for Mary to have a baby in a Bethlehem manger. I don’t think it was as pretty as most of us like to imagine. Almost 5,000 traveled to Rancho Santa Margarita, California to see just that. They wanted to see the living recreation of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. The pageant includes live actors including a real baby, live animals, and even a flying angel. The Follow the Star, Living Nativity pageant, sponsored by the Santa Margarita stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated its 15th year with clear skies and record crowds. With the show being 20-minutes it is quite popular with the children. Jeffrey Shields, Director of Public Affairs for the Santa Margarita stake, said, “My favorite part of assisting with Follow the Star is to watch the excitement and anticipation on the faces of the children. And then to follow with a cup of hot chocolate afterwards and Close--‐up of Aliza Andre of Portola Hills and Rick Denos of Mission Viejo along with the Shepherds looking at the new baby. Photographer: Brent getting to pet the donkey makes it better yet!” Lori George, lead greeter and host, said, “People seemed to want to talk Harder. when they entered. I heard comments like, ‘Thank you so much for doing this,’ or ‘I enjoy coming every year.’ The number one comment this year was, ‘I’m so delighted that the crèches are back!’” The crèche exhibit was inside the church and displayed over 300 nativity sets depicting Mary and Joseph in the manger from all around the world. Children’s hands were kept busy with a scavenger hunt game to find certain crèche displays within the exotic presentation. Brian Andre, founder and Artistic Director of the pageant said, “Follow the Star is an effort to Meredith Suman of RSM, tells the shepherds of keep Christ in Christmas, to help our children and Brad Powell looks at Mexican crèche display with his the glad tidings of Christ’s birth in grandchildren never forget that it is because of daughter Photographer: Jonathan Frazier Follow the Star, the Living Nativity. the birth of a baby that we have Christmas at all.” Photographer:Brent Harder
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ELKS LODGE EXPANDS BY FIFTEEN NEW MEMBERS
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Seated L to R: Cora Lee Stout, Barbara Retman, Exalted Ruler Harvey Boelts (San Juan Capistrano), Mary Cornett, Dorothy Missett and Tara Stewart; Second Row L to R: Jim McDonald, Dave Verba, Steve Koudelka, Brian Jojansen and Laurie Abbott; Third Row L to R: Ben Blair, Ray Longmore, Bill Hill, Sally Christopher and Brian Bancroft.
Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) announced that fifteen new members from five (5) different cities were initiated into the Elks Lodge at the end of November 2012. The new members and their city of residence are: Irvine: Jim McDonald; Lake Forest: Ben Blair Laguna Woods: Ray Longmore, Barbara Retman and Cora Lee Stout Mission Viejo: Laurie Abbott, Brian Bancroft, Sally Christopher, Mary Cornett, Bill Hill, Brian Jojansen, Dorothy Missett, Tara Stewart and Dave Verba Rancho Santa Margarita: Steve Koudelka The new members pledged to do their best to participate in the many charitable works of the Elks Lodge that help improve the communities of the Saddleback Valley. The Mission Viejo / Saddleback 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 144 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share”
Kit is a big fluff ball who is longing for a home for the holidays - and well beyond. He is a 4-year-old neutered medium-haired cat who has been at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center since June. He was abandoned by his owner along with two other cats, so he’d probably be OK with other pets, but he does prefer to have all of the attention to himself. This lovable, handsome cat has so much personality and would make a great pet. He is also part of the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center’s special Guardian Angel program, so 100 percent of his adoption fees are covered to an approved applicant. Kit is always at the front of his kennel showing off his beautiful smoky mane yet for some odd reason people pass him by. Come see this beautiful cat today. The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is at 28095 Hillcrest. For more information, call 949-470-3045 or cmvas.org.
elks hold annual memorial service Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) held its annual memorial service (“Program”) to remember seventeen (17) of its members that passed away during the past year. The departed honored members and the city of their residence were: Irvine: Roger D. Probst Lake Forest: Larry Cucinella and Karen Casey Laguna Woods: Jim “Coach” Amthor, Cyrill Jakubka and Nelly Schiphorst Mission Viejo: Howard Ames, Kasey C. Koch, Richard McCullough, Paul Nester, William Quinn, Richard Reavis, David Rukstalis, Sr. and Beverly White Oceanside: Leslie Spreen San Clemente: John Welther San Juan Capistrano: Donald L. Ickes The Memorial Program was attended by Elks Lodge members, friends and family of the departed. Fronting the podium were a poinsettia, flora wreath, seventeen white candles and Elks Lodge Emblems. The Program was opened with the presentation of the colors by Boy Scout Troop 603 and a welcoming message from Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Harvey Boelts. As each deceased Elks Lodge member’s name was announced by Secretary Lorene Tierney, a candle was lit by Chaplain Christine Jones or a family member of the departed while chimes were struck by Inner Guard Matt Williams. Sharon Scott sang Amazing Grace. Throughout the Program, music was provided by Elks Lodge Organist, Andy Costello. The Memorial Service was closed with the playing of Taps by Elk Ray Mallen and the recitation of the Elks Eleven O’clock Toast by Harvey Boelts reflecting an Elk creed: “Elks are Never Forgotten, Never Forsaken.” The Mission Viejo / Saddleback 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 144 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.” Page 4
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(L to R): Camacho Alvarez (Lecturing Knight), Andy Costello (Organist), Boy Scout Troop 603 members and Harvey Boelts (Exalted Ruler).
(L to R): Myra Starkey (Daughter of Nelly Schiphorst); Christine Jones (Chaplin)
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In celebration of the Festival’s 80th Anniversary, enjoy over 25 years of the organization’s history with a retrospective of annual posters now on display at the downtown Laguna Beach Wells Fargo. This exhibit runs through January 31st, 2013 and features many of the iconic images highlighting the Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach. “The diverse work represented on these posters are phenomenal,” commented Exhibit Curator Pat Visitor in front of Sandra Jones Campbell’s “Card Trick and Table Twelve” Poster (2002) Sparkuhl. “This exhibit invites the viewer including many of the posters on – 1145 or go to www.LagunaFesto take a visual stroll through his- display at the Festival of Arts Gal- tivalofArts.org. tory as well as explore a variety of lery, is 45% off through the end of artistic styles.” January. For more information on Posters displayed at Wells the exhibit and the online gift shop, Fargo include last year’s Pageant visit www.LagunaFestivalofArts. Poster “Copernicus” by Jan Mate- org. jko and Festival Poster “Hanging The exhibit is on the third floor Around” by Kirsten Whalen. Others of the Wells Fargo building at 260 featured in this exhibit are Sandra Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach. Jones Campbell’s 2002 “Card Trick It is part of an ongoing series of and Table Twelve,” Tom Swimm’s shows that the Festival of Arts 2010 “Splendido Evening,” and a will be holding at Wells Fargo. 1985 poster of “Leaping Jaguar” The building is open to the public by Marci Lyster. Pageant fans will Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 6 also recognize show posters from p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2010’s “Eat, Drink and be Merry,” Admission is free. The Festival of 2005’s “On the Road,” and 1998’s Arts is a non-profit organization “Metropolis.” whose proceeds support the arts The public is also invited to in and about Laguna Beach. For Tom Swimm’s “Splendido Evening” peruse the Festival of Arts online more information call (949) 494 Poster (2010) gift shop where all merchandise,
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OCTA and Metrolink are teaming up this month to bring toys and holiday cheer to children and families in need The Metrolink Holiday Toy Express made its first stop last Saturday at the San Clemente North Beach station, where Santa and Mrs. Claus joined a cast of spirited singers and dancers in a holiday show as Orange County firefighters helped collect new, unwrapped toys and sporting equipment for children. Decked with more than 50,000 colorful lights, the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express travels to Orange County train stations each year to gather donations for the Spark of Love program that has collected more than 7 million toys for children over the past 20 years. “The holidays are a great time to share our joy with loved ones and also an opportunity to help those who are less fortunate,” said OCTA Vice Chairman Gregory T. Winterbottom. “We hope everyone who comes out
will donate a toy and help brighten 5 p.m. in Irvine the holiday season for a child in our 5:45 p.m. in Laguna Niguel / community.” Mission Viejo The Metrolink Holiday Toy Express 6:45 p.m. in San Juan Capistrano will make stops at Metrolink stations 7:45 p.m. in Tustin on the following dates and locations: Sunday, Dec. 16 Saturday, Dec. 15 5 p.m. in Santa Ana
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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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THE LAGUNA BEACH FESTIVAL OF ARTS / PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS LAUNCHES ITS NEW WEBSITE, NOW LIVE! The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, home of the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters, is pleased to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website at www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org. The new site, the first major redesign since 2002, is envisioned to encompass everything about the Festival and its programming in a user-friendly and visually stunning way that is reflective of its brand. With new social media integration, a radically revised event calendar, an expansive artist database and more, the new website aims to engage fans and supporters like never before. The redesign incorporates classic colors and graphics and completely new navigational tools with enhanced search functionality. “After months of development with our website designers, we’re very excited to unveil the new website in conjunction with the Festival’s and Pageant’s 80th Anniversary celebration,” said Sharbie Higuchi, director of marketing and PR for the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters. “Technology has really changed in the last ten years, it was important for us
to keep up with the times and elevate our online presence.” The website features exclusive content on the two major summer events, the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters, as well as giving a home to yearround exhibits and ongoing projects. Multimedia has also integrated into the website including videos, event slideshows, an interactive calendar and other visual content from last year’s season as well as archival footage from the Festival’s early days. Membership registration can now be accomplished without leaving the website. Also, entirely new are sections dedicated to the Festival’s permanent art collection with a gallery of selected pieces from the Festival’s collection, spotlight pages, and “Outreach” with the ability to apply for Festival scholarships and grants. “Visitor info” features tips on planning a visit with links to the Laguna Beach Visitors and Conference Bureau. “About Us” gives an overview about the organization and its purpose. Visitors can also purchase Festival merchandise online at the “Shop,” find out about the latest news from the
Festival and Pageant, and explore volunteer and employment opportunities at the Festival and Pageant. Donations may be gifted to the non-profit organization with the click of a button through the website and Pageant tickets may be purchased securely. Also getting the most dramatic face-lift, the exhibitor gallery has been updated to be user-friendlier, giving visitors the opportunity to sort the 140 exhibiting artists by medium, name and view popular tags. Each artist’s page features a slideshow of their work, contact information and links to their social media pages. “It’s always been our mission to raise awareness about the talented array of artists at the Festival of Arts. Now, with the launch of the new website, we’re able to give our artists an additional platform to reach art collectors and art enthusiasts everywhere,” said Higuchi. Though the redesign has been
applied to most major sections of the site, some additional sections are to come, including blogs, a searchable database of the Festival’s permanent art collection, online exhibitor application, bios and photos of exhibitors, and multi-platform compatibilities. “In today’s data and technology driven society, it’s important to keep the website content updated, fresh and ever changing. It’s an ambitious website plan that now has a solid – and stylish – foundation,” concluded Higuchi.
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Hybrid Sports Cars: A New Performance Frontier By Jesse F. Sears Consumers vote with their wallets, and hybrid car demand is at an all-time high. With more than 50 choices for hybrid cars, trucks and SUVs on the market, the technology is no longer a novelty. Much to the chagrin of sports car enthusiasts, though, most of today’s hybrids are not exactly known to excite. An MPGfirst philosophy has led to a crop of slow vehicles, often with unpredictable braking and an isolated driving experience. Enter the world’s luxury automakers, who are hard at work developing a new breed of hybrid sports cars designed to be as exciting as they are efficient. Acura NSX (2015) Acura’s upcoming hybrid sports car wears the badge of its most revered nameplate ever, the NSX. The original NSX thrived as one of the 1990s’ top purist sports cars, with Honda reliability sweetening the deal. The new NSX hybrid employs an electric motor to power each front wheel, with a V6 engine and third electric motor working in tandem to power
Acura NSX (2015) Elise, Exige and Evora are all worldclass performance cars, even though they use modestly powered Toyotasourced engines. The Evora makes a natural choice for a luxury sports car hybrid. A modified form of the Evora’s
V6 engine has already performed admirably in Toyota and Lexus hybrid trucks. Currently undergoing durability testing, the Evora 414E is confirmed for a low-run production. The Toyota V6 and Hybrid Synergy Drive system can achieve around 30 combined mpg in the big, heavy Lexus RX 450h, so Lotus should be able to coax fuel efficiency in the 40 mpg range in the featherweight Evora sports car, even though the drivetrain will be tuned more toward performance than the Lexus version. BMW i8 (2014) BMW took its new i8 plug-in hybrid electric supercar on a world auto show tour in 2011 and 2012, becom-
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Segerstrom Center Raises Almost $1Million for Support of Artistic and Educational Achievements Four hundred and thirty people gathered at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Segerstrom Hall to enjoy a Candlelight evening that included a performance by Broadway’s two-time Tony® Award-winning star Sutton Foster followed by dancing until midnight to Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum recording and concert artist Huey Lewis & The News. With an amazing four-course dinner, wine, and delectable desserts, the evening was supported by Vacheron Constantin, which opened recently at South Coast Plaza, as Presenting Sponsor and Diamond Sponsors were Jane and Jim Driscoll and Elizabeth and Henry T. Segerstrom. The gala evening netted nearly one million in support of the Center. Center Board Chairman Lawrence M. Higby welcomed guests and Candlelight Concert Presenting Sponsor Vacheron Constantin, represented by Hugues de Pins, President of Vacheron Constantin North America. “We are here tonight,” said Higby, “to help ensure the Center and the arts will continue to contribute to the quality of life in our community by bringing the world’s finest artists and companies here for everyone to enjoy and expanding the innovative education programs from which over 325,000 young people benefit every year.” Higby also introduced a special feature he requested: a time-lapse video taken of the interior of Segerstrom Hall during the previous five days showing the change from theater to ballroom to show everyone the transition (and work) it takes to achieve Candlelight Concert’s magic. Starting the evening off, guests arrived through the Center’s landmark Grand Portal, which had stylized images of the arch projected across its façade. They entered Segerstrom Hall via a plush purple carpet – and ballerinas from Festival Ballet in glittering classic tutus were lined up the grand staircase and performed in precision as guests walked to the reception on the Orchestra Level lobby. Suspended in the multi-level mirrored landing on the staircase was a shimmering curtain of crystals and golden toe shoes and two handmade costumes created specifically for Candlelight Concert by Primadonna in Newport Beach. As always and of course, so amazing, the Segerstrom Hall itself was transformed into a vast ballroom with graduated dining terraces covering the usual 1,000 seats. Guests entered from the rear of the usual Orchestra Level seating and walked through a Broadway-inspired lounge area that seating and conversation areas, a station for indulging in jeweled chocolates provided by XAN Confections and a Dragon’s Breathe Meringue Bites (which give off puffs of ‘smoke’ as guests exhale). The four-course menu was created by Joachim Splichal, chef and founder, Patina Restaurant Group; Ross Pangilinan, executive chef, Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge and Gregg Wiele, executive chef, museums & performance arts center, and Carlos Enriquez, corporate pastry chef. Our first course started with Fijian Albacore Crudo with Citrus “Caviar,” Puffed Rice, Cucumber, Fried Garlic Ponzu, Scallions. A slice of Little Gem Lettuce with Smokey Bleu Cheese, Avocado, Spiced Pepitas, Blood Orange Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette and a “Spring Roll” filled with Peking Duck, Butternut Squash, Spiced Hoisen and Scallion Oil. Second course gave us pan-Seared Diver Scallops with Meyer Lemon Saffron Coulis and dripped in a Warm Olive Oil Poached Piquillo Pepper, Baby Tangerine Lace. The entrée include a Duet of Filet Mignon and Barramundi with Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Golden Raisins, Broccoli Puree, Cipollini Onion Rings, in a Natural Beef Jus. Delectable dessert was next, guests were served either a Chocolate Tart with Caramel with Vanilla and Caramel Cream and Chocolate Mousse adorned with a Golden Leaf Garnish or a Soft Lemon Meringue in a Cilantro lime Sauce with dehydrated Raspberries, Crumble Biscof and Avocado Sorbet. Sutton Foster’s performance was exquisite; Huey Lewis and the News played his signature songs then of course the dancing began. Just before Lewis’ performance concluded – he welcomed a surprise guest to share the stage. The newest member of The News was Dee Higby, wife of Center Chairman Larry Higby. In an impromptu playing of one of Lewis’ tunes, Higby accompanied him Page 12
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Diamond Sponsors Jane and Jim Driscoll pose on the grand staircase (Photo by CL Dawson)
Willa Dean and General William Lyon (Photo by CL Dawson)
Center Board Chairman Larry Higby with his wife Dee pose with Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum recording and concert artist Huey Lewis backstage (Photo by Joesan Diche)
President of Vacheron Constantin North America Hugues de Pins with Amy and Terry Dwyer (Photo by Doug Gifford)
on the glockenspiel. Outside, a valet lounge was created by Acura, the Center’s Automobile Sponsor, where guests could relax as their cars were retrieved. And to warm them from the chill in the air – a cappuccino bar with gingerbread cookies and sweets! Candlelight Concert nets more than $1 million each year in support of the Center’s artistic and education programs. During the past 25 years, more than 15 million people have attended performances at the Center and the lives of more than 16 million young people have been enriched by its many education programs. As Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization, Segerstrom Center for the Arts owns and operates the 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and intimate 250-seat Founders Hall and the 2,000-seat Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and also houses the 500-seat Samueli Theater, the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge Education Center’s studio performance space and Boeing Education Lab. For more information please visit www.SCFTA.org.
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Electric Car and Plug-in Hybrid Release Date Calendar 2012-2014 By Jesse F. Sears Here’s some of the most exciting upcoming plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric cars coming up in the next 3 years. Each of these models has something fresh to offer a fast-growing segment. The race to increase range and efficiency is in full swing. With batteries becoming cheaper and technology improving, electric cars will soon be less expensive and more viable as daily transportation.
in the cards, based on the sharply styled new 2013 Fusion. Known as the Energi, this special Fusion can not only travel for 16 to 19 miles without using a drop of gas, but will still be capable of outstanding mileage. There will be no tradeoff here for those seeking a spacious sedan plus gas-free driving. Honda Fit EV - Nationwide rollout begins Summer 2012 Like Ford, Honda chose to Tesla Model S with, so it remains to be seen if Volkswagen will be able to make the platform light enough to still return good driving range. Expect an interior a cut above cars like the Leaf and Chevy Volt, with high-quality materials as is VW’s trademark. Tesla Model S - End of 2012
Ford Focus Electric
use an existing platform for its new battery-electric car, rather than shouldering the expense of developing from the ground up. Good thing, too, as the Fit is a featherweight and fun-todrive subcompact with more interior cargo space than most small crossover SUVs in a welldesigned and versatile configuration.
Ford Focus Electric - Nationwide rollout 2012-2013 The Focus Electric is out now in a few select markets, with a national roll-out to take place throughout 2012 and into 2013. With a 76 mile range thanks to a 141-horsepower electric motor and 23 kW lithium-ion battery pack, the Focus Electric roughly Volkswagen Golf EV - Late e q u a l s N i s s a n ’s L e a f i n k e y 2013 performance areas like range, The compact electric hatchinterior space and efficiency. back segment continues to grow, with VW’s new electric Golf in Ford Fusion Energi - Late 2012 development. The Golf quite a bit Ford also has a plug-in hybrid heavier than the Fit to start out
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Model S. BMW i8 eDrive - Worldwide release begins late 2013/early 2014 BMW’s new i8 is a true sports car that just happens to also be a plug-in hybrid with great efficiency and a short electriconly range. The flagship model
BMW i8 eDrive The makers of the pioneering Tesla Roadster are moving into the luxury sedan game, with the $50,000 (after tax rebate) 2013 Model S still promised to go on sale by the end of 2012. This sedan will bring a 160-mile range in its base configuration, with extracost batteries bringing range as high as 300 miles. That’s enough for a short road trip, unlike all other current production electric cars. Tesla Model X - 2013 - 2014 The Model X luxury electric crossover will follow the sedan model to market by around a year, promising around the same range in a spacious platform with good utility. The trick rear doors swing upwards like a DeLorean, making for easy entry and parking lot stares. The Model X will cost around the same as the
for the German luxury brand’s new eDrive subdivision, the i8 will be available in coupe and roadster configurations. Expect fuel efficiency triple that of other supercars without sacrificing performance. BMW i3 eDrive - Worldwide release begins late 2013/early 2014 The i3 uses the same electric motor as the i8, though without the gas engine. The batteryelectric luxury city car has been making the rounds of auto shows around the world. Range should beat mass-market electric cars already on the roads, thanks to the i3’s heavy use of carbon fiber and lightweight yet strong plastics in its construction. It will also feature BMW’s trademark luxury, though don’t expect it to come cheap.
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BISHOP KEVIN W. VANN named new BISHOP OF ORANGE
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI announced September 21, 2012, that Bishop Kevin W. Vann, formerly Bishop of Fort Worth, would succeed Bishop Tod D. Brown as the Bishop of Orange. Today, the Papal Nuncio, the official representative of the Holy See for the United States, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, read the Apostolic Mandate at Bishop Vann’s Installation at UC – Irvine Bren Center. Catholic cardinals, bishops, abbots and priests from across the United States and thousands of lay Catholics filled the Bren Center for the liturgical ceremony. As the Fourth Bishop of Orange, Bishop Vann will lead the diocese into a future which includes the transition to its new home – Christ Cathedral. A native of Springfield, Ill., Vann is an expert in canon law and gifted organizer. Bishop Vann has distinguished himself during his seven year tenure as Bishop of Fort Worth and in prior assignments as priest, pastor and member of important Church committees and panels. He is recognized for innovative parish-based and diocesan initiatives. Bishop Vann is a leading member of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration. Working within the Texas Catholic Conference, Bishop Vann encouraged comprehensive immigration reform in the State of Texas and nationally. His outreach to all immigrant communities, including the growing Vietnamese and Asian populations in Texas, will be an important asset in the multi-cultural Diocese of Orange. Bishop Vann is fluent in Spanish and Page 14
Italian and is developing his Vietnamese language skills. Much of Fort Worth’s diocesan growth is credited to Bishop Vann’s expansion of existing parish communities and widespread capital improvements. These improvements included the construction of one of the largest Catholic Churches in the United States serving a Vietnamese congregation - the Arlington (Texas) Vietnamese Martyrs Church. He restructured the local Catholic School system to a cost-based tuition system to ensure the financial viability of each school, while also creating a multi-million dollar scholarship fund to provide tuition assistance. His leadership further contributed to the expansion of Catholic Charities in the region and the opening of a new facility to accommodate that ministry’s growing needs. During Bishop Vann’s tenure the number of seminarians, ordained priests, women religious and lay Catholics serving the Diocese of Fort Worth increased significantly. Bishop Vann is the Ecclesiastical Delegate of the Holy See for the Pastoral Provision in the United States, which was established by Pope John Paul II in 1981 to accommodate full communion with the Catholic Church for Episcopal priests and laity. One former Anglican priest was recently ordained a Catholic Priest to serve in the Diocese of Orange. Bishop Vann will shepherd the nation’s 10th largest diocese, which is one of the fastest growing Catholic populations in the country – the Diocese of Orange.
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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
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
27602 Antonio Pkwy, 364-5614
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.
Latte Da Bagelry & Grill
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy. 276-5712
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.
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.
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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
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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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY A. TCHAPADARIAN CASE NO. 30-2012-00615184-PR-PW-LJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY A. TCHAPADARIAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KHATCHING TCHAPADARIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KHATCHING TCHAPADARIAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: JANUARY 3, 2012 at 1:30PM in Dept. L-73 located at 341 THE CITY DRIVE, ORANGE, CA 92868-3205 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TRACY MURPHY, SBN 223506 ATTORNEY AT LAW 9070 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92618 949-916-6020 Ladera Ranch News – 12/7/2012, 12/14/2012, 12/21/2012
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Flying Cars, Solar Cars and Natural Gas Cars: Three Concept Cars yet to Be Mass Produced By Joe Dorish These are three concept car ideas that have yet to be mass produced. All three could still yet be mass produced, and one of the ideas might be pretty close to happening because the economics of that concept car are working in its favor right now. I used to make my living as a driver, and have driven all types of vehicles including trucks, cars, taxis, vans, and flatbeds. I ran my own limousine company for a few years, until high gas prices drove me to another line of work. As someone who loves to drive, I’m always paying attention to concept cars that might end up being
AVE Mizar Flying Car
a cheaper way to drive than gas powered vehicles are. Today, I drive around in a Toyota Prius hybrid electric car, and love the money I save by using less gas to power my car. Concept Cars Yet to Be Mass Produced AVE Mizar Flying Car Henry Smolinski was a Northrop Institute of Technology graduate with a Ford Pinto and a dream in the early 1970s. Smolinski started a company called Advanced Vehicle Engineers (AVE), that attached the back wing portion of a Cessna Skymaster airplane to the top of a Ford Pinto car. Smolinski’s concept car was one that you drive to the airport, attach stored wings to the car and fly it in the sky, and then after landing just detach the wings and drive home. Two prototype AVE Mizar flying cars were built, and production for the concept car was slated to begin Page 18
in 1974. On September 11, 1973, Henry Smolinski took an associate, Harold Blake, for a test flight in one of the cars. During the flight the right wing strut came loose from the Pinto. Smolinski should have immediately tried to land, but instead he tried turning the flying car and the stress of the turn caused the wing to fold
GM Natural Gas Powered Trucks
that have won a record six National Championship races. At this point, solar powered vehicles are completely concept cars not ready in any way for mass production and public use. Solar powered cars need to be in the sun to work, so they are impractical for tunnels, parking garages and cloudy places. You would really have to live in a place like Yuma, Arizona, the sunniest city in the world with a 90% annual sunshine level, for a solar car to be practical. In the future, if engineers and scientists can figure out how to store power from the sun efficiently in small batteries, solar powered cars could become practical. Another problem with solar powered cars is that the record speed for a totally solar powand completely detached the wings ered car is only 55.2 miles per hour. from the car. The heavy weighted Pinto plummeted straight to the ground, resulting in a fiery crash that killed both Henry Smolinski and Harold Blake. That was the end of the AVE Mizar flying car. As you can see from this video though, the AVE Mizar flying car did actually work.
out free t-shirts so we stopped to look, and I asked the GM representative when natural gas powered GM trucks would be available for sale. He laughed and said never. GM only built the natural gas truck as part of its agreement to get government bailout money. At around the same time, my sister-in-law’s cousin sold the rights to any natural gas from fracking under his 500 acres of farmland in Pennsylvania to a energy company for a nice sum of money. The boom in fracking has caused the price of natural gas to become very cheap, and GM recently announced they were going to produce natural gas hybrid trucks for sale to the public. The low price of natural gas is actually making the idea of natu-
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Solar Powered Vehicles
A number of major universities in the United States have built solar powered vehicles that actually work pretty well. The universities enter them in races against each other. The University of Michigan has built 11 custom solar-electric vehicles
GM Natural Gas Powered Trucks ral gas powered cars and trucks economically feasible. If natural This is one concept vehicle that gas prices remain low, we are golooks like it might actually have a ing to be seeing mass production future. A few years ago at a local of natural gas powered vehicles in 4-H Fair there was a natural gas GM the near future. truck on display. They were giving
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NEW CINEPOLIS LUXURY CINEMA OPENS TONIGHT IN RANCHO Movie Goers Excitement Builds Over Long Awaited Debut
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Tonight’s the night when Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, the largest cinema exhibitor in Latin America and fourth largest in the world, will open its fifth luxury U.S. location and second Orange County Location at the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center . Bringing its completely revolutionized concept in movie theaters to Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and surrounding communities, Cinépolis enhances the traditional movie-going experience by pampering customers in an intimate and comfortable environment. With successful U.S. locations in Del Mar, La Costa, Laguna Niguel and Westlake Village, Cinépolis is the goto theater for a first-class movie-going experience. The Cinema in Rancho Santa Margarita includes six stateof-the-art, digital auditoriums, leather reclining chairs, swivel tables and call service buttons that summon cinema servers to take moviegoers’ food and beverage orders during a film. Ticket prices range from $13.50 -$19.50— with a surcharge for 3D films. Guests are invited to socialize with friends in the lounge-style lobby, bar/restaurant area or outdoor patio dining area beforehand, complete with full dining and bar service. The menu offers restaurant-quality favorites such as a chopped short rib burger, Cobb salad, spicy buffalo chicken wrap and sushi. Guests can
also enjoy traditional movie snacks such as popcorn (available in Butter, Light, Caramel and Spicy Chili), soft drinks, specialty coffee drinks, milkshakes, gourmet finger foods and desserts such as Chocolate Godiva Cheesecake. “Our luxury cinemas are a whole new concept that has revolutionized the way moviegoers will watch movies. Relax, order your food and beverages inside the theater and enjoy the movie. Make every movie memorable by coming to Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas which is a new level of a premium movie experience” said Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Brand Development Manager Alejandro Saenz. Last night several members of the Rancho Santa Margarita City council, the chamber of commerce and several other local dignitaries attended a ribbon cutting at the Rancho Santa Margarita Cinepolis. Excitement over the opening of the new luxury cinema has been building for months among local area residents of Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, and Ladera Ranch. Movies will be shown in both 2Dand 3D-formats. Cinépolis Rancho Santa Margarita is 33,000-squarefeet with six screens and 500 seats. The Rancho Santa Margarita location is equipped with completely digital projectors and sound. Cinépolis Luxury Cinema is located
in the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center at 30682 Santa Margarita Parkway and their hours of operation are from: 11am – 12 Midnight. The City of Rancho Santa Margarita approved the General Plan of Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas for the expansion and renovation of an existing 31,000 square foot movie theater on the property .The renovation includes an expansion of 1,428 square feet. Santa Margarita Parkway is located to the north, El Portal to the south, El Paseo and City Hall is directly across the street to the east and the remaining portions of the Town Center shopping center to the west. The Town Center retail center was part of the original master plan for Rancho Santa Margarita. In mid1993, the Orange County Planning Commission approved a “Superblock Parking Plan” for the Town Center which included the approval of a 25,000 square foot movie theater with 1,450 seats. In September 1994, the County of Orange approved a modification to the Superblock Parking Plan and Site Development Permit, which allowed for the movie theater to increase its square footage and number of seats. Over the next decade, the rest of the Town Center was constructed in various phases of development. Cinepolis lengthened the building footprint by 1,428 square feet by re-
locating the existing walls along the northwest projection of the building out to the existing columns and archways. More entrances were included on the northwest side of the building, by the main entrance. A single outdoor patio area wraps around the northern corner of the building. The stairs on the northern portion of the building from the Town Center plaza area were replaced with new stairs and access ramps. The adjacent parking lot areas and adjacent planters, were re-landscaped with trees and shrubs As a part of the renovation, Cinepolis replaced all of the seats in each of the six theater auditoriums with new plush reclining leather chairs, which each include a small adjustable table built into the armrest. Each chair also features an in-seat waiter service call button in which customers can place food and beverage orders. The theater continues to screen new movies and blockbuster hits. Cinepolis says they are also working on a new program to add opera, musicals, special sporting events and similar one-time unique presentations. Tickets can be purchased online (www.Cinépolisusa.com) or inside the Cinema at the Concierge desk in the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center at 30682 Santa Margarita Parkway.
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