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The 55th Annual Grammy Awards The 55th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 10, 2013, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The show was broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT and was hosted for the second time by LL Cool J. The “Pre-Telecast Ceremony” was streamed live from LA’s Nokia Theater at the official Grammy website. Nominations were announced on December 5, 2012 on prime-time television as part of “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night”, a one-hour special co-hosted by LL Cool J & Taylor Swift and broadcast live on CBS from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Fun, Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Dan Auerbach received the most nominations with six each, all of whom were male artists. The Recording Academy presented all four general field awards to male artists.[4] Gotye and Kimbra won the Record of the Year for “Somebody That I Used to Know”, becoming the second Australian and first New Zealand act to win the award. Mumford & Sons won the Album of the Year for Babel, and Fun won the Song of the Year (with Jeff Bhasker) for “We Are Young” as well as the Best New Artist. Kelly Clarkson won the Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger, becoming the first and only artist to win the award twice. Dan Auerbach won the most number of awards during the ceremony, with four (including three as part of The Black Keys); followed by The Black Keys, Gotye, Jay-Z, Skrillex, Kanye

West, with three each.[4] Other multiple winners include: Chick Corea, Fun, Kimbra, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, Matt Redman and Esperanza Spalding with two awards each. The Recording Academy introduced three new categories to the 78 awards previously presented at the 54th ceremony—Best Classical Compendium, Best Latin Jazz Album, and Best Urban Contemporary Album, bringing it to a total of 81 awards.[7] 70 of them were presented at the pre-telecast at the Nokia Theatre, with

the remaining 11 were presented at the main ceremony.[8] Bruce Springsteen received the MusiCares Person of the Year award on February 8, 2013 at the 23rd Grammy Benefit Gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two nights prior to the main ceremony.[9] The official poster was designed by Artist Erika Iris Simmons.The program producer is AEG Ehrlich Ventures, with Ken Ehrlich serving as executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz as director and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich as writers.

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Top Moments From the Grammy Show It was an exciting Grammys night! From the stars who worked it on the red carpet (we’re looking at you, Carrie Underwood!) to the enthusiastic audience (could Lena Dunham be any more excited for boyfriend and fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff’s wins?), we were glued to the screen. But there were definitely more than a few highlights that helped define this year’s awards ceremony. Taylor Swift’s Surprise British Accent. Take note, Harry Styles! While opening up the Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift sung her hit “We Are Never Getting Back Together” and during the song, threw a bit of a jab at her British ex, Styles. “So he calls me up and he’s like, ‘I still love you,’ and I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, I’m busy opening up the Grammys,’” she said in the middle of the song, using a British accent. “And we’re never getting back together, like, ever.” Carrie Underwood’s Light-Up Dress. When Carrie Underwood took the stage, we weren’t sure if it was the country beauty or a life-size Barbie, complete with a battery pack. As she sung “Blown Away” and then switched to “Two Black Cadillacs” her outfit changed as well -- and different pictures and designs were projected on her white dress. As one AOL Music staffer noted, “Is she giving birth to butterflies?” or was she

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just auditioning to be an extra in “The Hunger Games” District 1? We’re still not sure. Katy Perry Introducing “Best New Artist.” While reading the nominees for “Best New Artist,” the always-witty singer offered helpful advice to the would-be losers in the category. “If you don’t win, don’t worry. I was never even nominated in this category and

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I have my own eyelash line,” she said as the audience laughed. Well played, Katy. Somehow though, we can’t picture Hunter Hayes, Alabama Shakes, The Lumineers, or Frank Ocean (who all lost to fun.) EVER having an eyelash line. Frank Ocean/Chris Brown Feud Heats Up. Weeks after the two singers allegedly fought outside a studio, tensions still seemed to be running high at tonight’s Grammys. As Ocean collected two awards -- one for “Rap/ Sung Collaboration” and the other for “Best Urban Contemporary Album” (where he beat out Chris Brown) -- Chris didn’t give him a standing ovation, despite the entire Staples Center audience doing so. Can’t we all just get along? Rihanna Performs “Stay.” Although RiRi is known for her smash club hits, she proved that even when she takes it down a notch, she can still own it. Singer Mikky Ekko joined her for the stripped down performance, a definite standout of the night! JT’s Retro Performance. Nope, your TV screen didn’t need to be adjusted when Justin Timberlake took the stage -- taking a cue from Bruno Mars, the singer made the telecast of his performance black and white. Jay-Z joined JT to sing their duet “Suit & Tie” and then Justin performed “Pusher Love Girl.” What was the only thing missing? His curly hair! Justin debuted a new, slicked-back style. Lookin’ good, J-Tims. Bruno Mars’ Surprise Showcase. Bruno Mars was working it during

his performance of “Locked Out of Heaven,” but the song was kicked into high gear with an appearance by Sting! The two sounded spectacular together, bringing Rihanna on stage for a special tribute to Bob Marley. The audience loved it, too -- we spotted Nicole Kidman rocking out! Kelly Clarkson’s Touching Speech. Kelly Clarkson gave us one more reason to love her -- her acceptance speech for “Pop Vocal Album.” The “Stronger” singer admitted to the audience (and millions of viewers!) that she gets nervous speaking in front of crowds! No worries, her humble speech had us all saying “Aww” as she complimented the other singers in the category and thanked her fiance, gushing, “Thank you so much [to] my fiancé who is sexy tonight, y’all.” J.Lo’s “Jolie” Dress. Forget Angelina Jolie’s leg -- Jennifer Lopez’s high-cut dress took over at this year’s Grammy Awards red carpet. When Ryan Seacrest questioned her choice despite the Grammys’ strict dress code, the singer/ actress replied, “They said nothing about the legs! I thought I was being such a good girl! A little shoulder and a little leg.” Work it, girl! Ed Sheeran’s Epic Duet. At last! Ed Sheeran teased us all last week by giving us just enough info about his much-anticipated performance with Elton John. The firsttime nominee killed it on stage, duetting on his breakout hit “The A-Team” with the iconic singer-songwriter. We need this on our iPods ASAP.


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The American Pharmacists Association would like to remind the public about the importance of speaking with their pharmacist during cold and flu season. A pharmacist can help patients with such things as getting a flu shot, identifying the differences between a common cold and the flu, suggesting the best over-thecounter medications and offering a recommendation when a health care provider should be seen. The common cold and influenza are two of the most easily transmittable diseases in the United States. Although the common cold is usually mild, with symptoms lasting one to two weeks, it is a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days from school and work. Typically, children suffer from five to seven colds each year and adults from two to three. According to the CDC, on average 5% to 20% of the U.S. population becomes ill with influenza, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and more than 24,000 people die from seasonal flu-related complications. A pharmacist can discuss your symptoms with you and offer advice on the best course of action. If a patient has the flu, and it is still within the first two days, a pharmacist can advise the patient and offer solutions including further evaluation and treatment options that may include prescription antiviral therapy from an authorized prescriber. If a patient has a cold, viral sinus infection or has past the two-day window with influenza, a pharmacist can suggest the best over-the-counter medications to fit his/her symptoms.

Optimizing Your Pharmacist’s Over-The-Counter Medication Suggestions * Discuss the symptoms you are trying to treat, and the duration of those symptoms, with your pharmacist. * Provide your pharmacist with a list of all the medications – prescription, over-the-counter and herbal – you are currently taking and any over-thecounter products you have already used and the results achieved. * Remember that sometimes, the best medicine is none at all. Your pharmacist may recommend just a few days of rest, adequate hydration and regular, healthy meals. * Provide the age and weight of the patient to your pharmacist. This is especially important with children’s products, as formulations are different depending on the weight of the child. * Read product labeling, take the medication exactly as directed, learn of possible side effects, and ask your pharmacist what should be avoided while taking the medication. * Watch for duplicate ingredients. If you are giving your child more than one OTC medication check the active ingredient(s) used in each medication to make sure you are not giving your child more than one product with the same active ingredient. * Do not use a kitchen spoon to measure liquid medications. Obtain appropriate medication administration aids (i.e. droppers, syringes, spoons, etc.) and ask the pharmacist how to use them properly. * Don’t give medications in the dark. Turn on the lights if your child

needs medication at night. Do not give medication to a child who is not fully awake. * Remember, most OTC medications are for temporary relief of minor symptoms. Contact your pharmacist or health care provider if your condition persists or gets worse. * The flu, common colds and most other upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses and are NOT treated with antibiotics.An antiviral will reduce the symptoms of the flu if received within the first 48 hours of symptom onset. * There is still time to protect your family from the flu, the CDC recommends all persons six months or older receive an influenza vaccine. The vaccine is available throughout the flu season or as long as supply lasts. Make sure to speak with your pharmacist about your vaccination needs.

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Sawdust Announces 2013 “Sustain Local Art and Cuisine” Fundraising Event

The Sawdust Art Festival is pleased to announce its 2013 “Sustain Local Art and Cuisine” fundraising event scheduled for Sunday, March 10 from 3-7 pm at the Sawdust grounds, hosted under the umbrella of Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau’s Laguna A La Carte annual event. The Sawdust is excited to partner with local restaurant 370 Common owner Chef Ryan Adams to present a three-course meal with wine and beer pairings. Unique dining-ware, serving-ware and stemware will be made by a team of talented Sawdust artists specially for this event. Sawdust artists will “meet and greet” event guests and demonstrate their creative processes at the event. Guests will take home special art gifts and will have the opportunity to purchase art pieces at the event. A portion of the proceeds raised at the “Sustain Local Art and Cuisine” event will benefit the Sawdust Art Education Fund and will be directly utilized in the creation of a 15-minute educational artist video. Twelve Sawdust artists will be interviewed and captured on film, sharing and demonstrating their specific creative processes. The twelve artist demon-

strations will be pieced together into a complete film and will be the fourth in a series of similar films. These films are an integral part in supporting Sawdust’s mission and will serve in educating the public as guests come through the festivals each year. Due to lack of funding, the Sawdust Art Festival has had to put the creation of these films on hold since 2009. In order to retain the knowledge of unique art forms and how they are created, the production of these artist films is very important to the Sawdust Art Festival. “Sustain Local Art and Cuisine” tickets are $195 per person. Space is limited. Visit www.sawdustartfestival. org/fundraiser or call 949-494-3030 for tickets. To contribute at sponsorship levels, please contact Cynthia Fung at cfung@sawdustartfestival. org or 949-497-0517. The Sawdust Art Festival is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road. The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit art organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. Two-hour Sawdust Studio Art Classes are offered every Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Sawdust

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Art Festival Grounds. To check out more details about the Sawdust Art Festival and other upcoming events and festivals, please navigate to www.sawdustartfestival.org or call 949-494-3030. About 370 Common Kitechen+Drink Three Seventy Common Kitchen+Drink is a gathering place for good food, fun and camaraderie – where Chef/Owner Ryan Adams offers boldly updated, locally sourced American cuisine served in a welcoming, energized casual setting.

Three Seventy Common takes over the legacy of Sorrento Grille, which for 23 years drew locals and visitors alike. A Laguna Niguel native and formerly Sorrento Grille’s executive chef, Adams purchased the venue in 2011 and revamped it to offer a new urban look and his inspired take on farm-to-table fare. The Sawdust Art Festival is a nonprofit art organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach.

Local Dentist Dr. Michael Tessier Suggests Faster and Easier Five Minute Way to Cure Canker Sores and Cold Sores About twenty percent of the population suffers from canker sores, while twenty to thirty percent suffers from cold sores. Both kinds of these common mouth lesions are painful and annoying but there’s no need to wait a week or ten days for this irritating condition to subside. Here in my dental office in Rancho Santa Margarita, I use a laser. It quickly delivers a small, concentrated amount of energy to a very specific, localized area, and, in the course of a five minute office visit, the lesion is significantly reduced in size, essentially scabbed over, and the patient is free of pain. Modern technology at its best! Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters on the lips. Their outbreak is stimulated by trauma, colds, or most commonly, exposure to the sun. People who get them regularly report a tingling sensation in the area before any lesion actually appears. Anti-viral medications taken very soon after onset dramatically shorten the length of time of the outbreak and its severity. The amino acid, Lysine, is said to be useful in fighting cold sores. The culprit herpes simplex virus is easily transmittable. Canker sores, also called mouth ulcers or apthous ulcers, are not contagious. They occur as shallow ulcers inside of the mouth. Because they are not caused by a virus, canker sores cannot be treated with anti-viral medications. Canker sores are a reaction to certain “triggers” that initiate their formation. Foods like chocolate, nuts, beer, in some cases orange juice, and wheat products may be the instigator. Of course, injury to the inside of the mouth caused by eating hard candy, crusty French bread, corn chips, or hurried tooth brushing can also be the perpetrators. Warm salt water rinses are the old fashioned treatment of these lesions. Rinsing this way increases circulation and thereby removes toxins from the inflamed tissues. Ibuprofen, an over-the-counter, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, is slow but effective. But most people with busy lives find it faster, easier and more comfortable to come into my dental office and enjoy the immediate relief a laser treatment provides. The laser is fast, affordable and, as I mentioned above in the course of a five minute office visit, the lesion is significantly reduced in size, essentially scabbed over, and you continue your daily routine free of pain. Please don’t hesitate to call my office if mouth lesions are a problem. Dr. Michael Tessier’s office is located at 28562 Oso at the intersection of Oso and Antonio Parkways (near the car wash) Most major credit cards and dental plans cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949) 459-7212


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2013 PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS TICKETS ON SALE NOW Celebrate the Masters of Art with The Big Picture Tickets for the muchanticipated 2013 Pageant of the Masters are on sale now and make the perfect holiday gift for the art lover on your list. This holiday season, share the excitement of Pageant with tickets to The Big Picture. Acclaimed for its aweinspiring theatrical celebration of tableaux vivants – “living pictures” – the 2013 Pageant of the Masters presentation of The Big Picture will showcase the fascinating and unpredictable relationship between art and technology. A cavalcade of classic masterpieces will illustrate how breakthroughs in different fields have also altered the path of art history and the way we see the world. From the glories of the Italian Renaissance, including Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” to the deeply personal imaginings of modern masters, The Big Picture promises to be fun and inspiring! “Great seats are still available, but do sell out fast,” says Ticket Services Director Lucia McLeod. “The Big Picture will highlight some of the most extraordinary artists of our time and it’s sure to be one of our most popular shows.” Tickets start at just $15. A Pageant ticket entitles you to free unlimited admission to the Festival of Arts grounds where you can enjoy original artwork by 140 of Southern Orange County’s finest artists, art classes, musical entertainment, special art events, dining at Gina’s Alfresco and so much more. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-487-3378, or online at www.PageantTickets.com. The Pageant of the Masters will be performed nightly from July 7 through August 31, 2013. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization that produces The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. Proceeds support the arts in Orange County. The Ladera Ranch News

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SAWDUST ANNOUNCES 2013 “SPRING INTO ART” WORKSHOPS Sawdust Art Festival is proud to announce its fresh set of 2013 Spring Into Art classes. These popular two-day weekend art workshops offer students one-on-one instruction with Sawdust artists covering a wide range of hands-on art classes in many exciting art mediums including ceramics, glassblowing, jewelry, painting and much more. Workshops are held during the four weekends in April and fees include materials, tools and instruction. Students can call in or register online. Schedule of classes and descriptions can be found online at www.sawdustartfestival.org/ spring-into-art and also below. Instructor bio info is also posted online.

Heath and Muffin Spencer-Devlin, $250 April 27 from 9 am – 4 pm with Gavin Heath and Muffin Spencer-Devlin, $250 April 28 from 9 am – 4 pm with Gavin Heath and Muffin Spencer-Devlin, $250 Learn to gather glass from the furnace and shape it into paper weights, shapes, vases, cups and more. With over 20 years experience, our professional glassblowers will teach students how to blow glass and experience the process of turning molten glass into awesome works of art. Hands-on basic and intermediate skills in glassblowing. At the end of the weekend students will have artwork they have personally created.

Ceramics “Pottery” with Mark Winner April 14 from 9 am – 4 pm, $125 April 20 from 9 am – 4 pm, $125 This class will cover basic throwing skills and techniques on the potter’s wheel including centering the clay, pulling the clay into a cylinder, forming the clay into basic shapes of bowls and vases. Students will use the basic tools, including the rib, to manipulate and form the clay shapes while throwing.

“Introduction to Glass Mosaic” with Rosanne Nitti April 27 & 28 from 9 am – 4 pm, $125 This two-part class introduces the student to the art of glass mosaics. You will create a project made with stained glass pieces. The first day will be about creating your design and attaching the tiles to your base. On the second day you will grout and complete your pieces, ready to take home and show off to your friends.

“Hand-built Whimsical Ceramics” with Walter Reiss April 13 from 9 am – 4 pm, $110 Ceramicist Walter Reiss will demonstrate spontaneous soft slab techniques, impressing and deforming textures by stretching, twisting and tearing. Reiss will instruct students on how to create unique whimsical teapots and wall pieces with many ideas to take home. This is a handson workshop, so wear clay clothes. Glass “Glassblowing” with Sawdust Glassblowers April 6 from 9 am – 4 pm with Christopher Jeffries, $250 (class full) April 7 from 9 am – 4 pm with Christopher Jeffries, $250 (class full) April 13 from 9 am – 4 pm with Christopher Jeffries, $250 (class full) April 14 from 9 am – 4 pm with Christopher Jeffries, $250 April 20 from 9 am – 4 pm with Gavin Heath and Muffin Spencer-Devlin, $250 April 21 from 9 am – 4 pm with Gavin

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you will learn to weave a kumihimo cord and make a fused glass pendant to hang on it. On day one, we assemble and fire the pendants in the kiln. Next, we start work on our looms, using a variety of satin cord colors. The cord colors create beautiful patterns running along the length of the cord. On day two, we will complete any required finish work on the pendants, and then complete the braiding. Each class attendee will receive a loom kit to take with them, for future braiding projects.

Mixed Media “Mixed Media Playtime” with Cherril Doty and Suzette Rosenthal April 13 from 9 am – 4 pm, $110 Back by popular demand! In this fun, ever-changing class you will learn to create mixed media backgrounds and learn the tricks to simple image transfer techniques you can use in any number of ways. This class is for all levels from beginner to advanced student. There is Jewelry “Forging a Silver Bracelet” with Mike always more to learn. Come join the fun! Heintz “Mixed Media Bunny” with Patti KlinApril 6 & 7 from 9 am – 4 pm, $275 genmeier (class full) April 7 & 8 from 9 am – 4 pm, $175 April 14 & 28 from 9 am – 4pm, $275 Create a 3-dimensional rabbit using In this two-day class, students will be introduced to tools and techniques of a paper clay and polymer clay along with a basic jewelry workshop, including sawing, variety of other mixed materials. Students soldering, sanding, anvil forging, filing and will sculpt, paint, design, wire, hand sew finishing. Students will walk away with and embellish in this fun two-day class. something they will treasure for a lifetime, Both days are necessary to complete while acquiring information that instructor your piece. Mike Heintz developed over decades. “Mixed Media – Visual Poetry” with Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from Master Jeweler Mike Heintz. Bette McIntire April 27 & 28 from 9 am – 4 pm, $165 This rare class is limited to four students. Reimagine the day’s news by making Registration fee includes $50 for silver. a collage with mixed media artist Bette “Jewelry Fabrication” with David Nelson McIntire. Write a found poem using tornApril 20 & 21 from 9 am – 4 pm, $225 out words and phrases from one day’s In this class you will learn basic and newspaper. Then with the materials at advanced jewelry design and fabrication hand – pencils, paint, stamps, stencils, using sheet metal and wire. Incorporate decorative papers and more – create a gemstones in your design using bezel visual poem. Bette will show you a variety setting, overlay construction and piercing of techniques that she uses in her Daily with the jeweler’s saw and other fabrica- News Collages. tion methods. Students will also Painting learn soldering with acetylene, “Beginning Sign Painting” with Mias well as buffing and polishing chael Brindley techniques. April 20 from 12-4 pm, $99 Michael will teach you how to make “Basics of Copper Enamelsome money with this fun sign painting ing” with Julie Setterholm April 20 & 21 from 9 am – 4 class. Everyone needs a sign for something at some point, real fast! Learn how. pm, $150 Students will learn basic No art experience required. Just show up enameling techniques along ready to learn all the ins and outs of sign with a bit of metal working. We painting and the tricks of the trade. “Oil Painting Workshop” with John will be covering sifting, stenciling, sgraffito and more. Each Eagle April 13 & 14 from 9 am – 4 pm, $145 piece will be fired by the student Come paint a colorful seascape and and taken home that day. landscape in oils with Laguna artist John “Kumihimo Cord Braiding Eagle. Learn about design values. Color and Fused Glass Pendant” with mixing will be emphasized. Beginning to intermediate artists are welcome. Cindy Stalnaker April 13 & 14 from 9 am – 4 Photography pm, $250 “Introduction to Digital PhotograKumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making, performed on phy” with Mary Hurlbut April 20 from 1-4 pm, $95 a loom. In this two-day class,

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Students in John Eagle’s Spring Into Art oil painting workshop.

Learn the art of seeing light, while also having those pesky technical questions answered in plain English! Please bring your digital camera and the manual it came with. Wear shoes for walking. We will spend time in the classroom covering the basics of using your digital camera and some of the “art” of photography. You will also receive a handout to help you remember all we cover. Then we will get outside for a walking tour of the area to practice all you have learned before returning to the class and uploading the images to a computer for viewing and discussion. Please feel free to make a list of any questions you have about digital photography and email them to Mary one week prior to the class at hurlbut.mary@ gmail.com. Printmaking “Printmaking – Make Mine Monotype” with Hedy Buzan April 6 from 9 am – 4 pm, $100 In this fun class you will explore additive, reductive and stencil monotypes using water based inks. No drawing skills required, just an open mind and a willingness to experiment. “Printmaking – Back to Basics” with Brynne Cogorno April 21 from 9 am – 3 pm, $130 In this printmaking class you will learn the basics of block printing and screenprinting. Learn from eco-artist Brynne Cogorno, as she teaches you how to create a custom rubber stamp, and explore printing with found objects such as buttons, kitchen utensils, and potatoes. You will learn the basics on composition, design, pattern and color. Bonus, you get to go home with a lovely set of printed notes that grow, and your very own custom screen-printed tote bag. Spring Into Art class space is limited. Class fees include materials, supplies and instruction. Students will be told if there are additional materials fees. A continental breakfast will be provided during morning check-ins. Students should bring their own sack lunch or check with their instructors to find out if there will be time to visit one of Laguna Beach’s fine restaurants for a snack. To register or for more information on the Sawdust Art Festival’s 2013 Spring Into Art weekend workshops, please visit www.sawdustartfestival.org/spring-into-art or call 949-494-3030. The Sawdust Art Festival is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.


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Holder Elementary School Graduates: Program Coordinator Kimberly Vig and Master Teacher Miranda Espinosa with graduating students at Holder Elementary

Over the next two weeks, Literacy Project Foundation (LPF) will host a series of special ceremonies to congratulate the graduating classes of LPF’s reading program. This winter LPF serviced 228 struggling readers at no cost at 12 schools throughout the Anaheim, Capistrano and Long Beach unified school districts. Graduations are held at the culmination of each 30-hour program to award the students for their improvements in reading skills levels and self-esteem as confident readers. Upon graduation, documented pre-post testing results prove significant measureable growth in reading skills levels of 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders who were performing well below English proficiency standards. Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)’s Evaluation, Assessment, and Data Center (EADC) recently completed an executive data summary stating that LPF’s program provides an average growth of half of a grade level over the course of the program. The summary concludes, “Tested students began the program with lower reading skills than the comparison group, and tested significantly higher than non-participating students at the end of the 30 hours of instruction. Despite different grades, ages and schools, participating students consistently out-performed their classmates who were not enrolled in the reading program.” In addition to measuring changes in literacy skills, the assessment also analyzed changes in students’ attitudes towards reading. Using attitudinal data from pre-post program surveys, student responses revealed at the end of the program (1) students were more comfortable reading out loud in class and (2) more students reported reading as their favorite subject. “There was no doubt that LPF’s work with underperforming readers was making a significant difference both academically and attitudinally. The documented results in the EADC’s study reinforces our positive work with kids and will help launch us forward into other school districts across California,” says President/CEO Sue Tucker. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion and book bag, each student will receive a book donated by Disneyland Resort and the Molina Foundation who collectively donated over 2,500 books to gift each participating child upon graduation. LPF serviced the following schools this past session: Viejo and RH Dana (CAPO), Cerritos, Twila Reid, Holder, Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Dr. Peter Marshall, Juliette Low and Lord Baden-Powel (Anaheim), Willard and Burbank (Long Beach). With plans to make a greater impact on literacy in 2013, Literacy Project Foundation will host their annual benefit luncheon on Wednesday, September 18 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach to raise funds to provide their reading programs statewide. The afternoon will be highlighted by a keynote speaker who will address the risks we face as a society when children fall behind in their reading proficiency. Five graduate students will join their adult role models to present inspiring dreams of becoming successful literate adults. This event brings together philanthropists, literacy experts and passionate supporters of education. Founded in 2009, Literacy Project Foundation’s vision is to bring the gift of literacy to children as a foundational learning element to help achieve their personal dreams. Their mission is to enable at-risk and disadvantaged youth to increase their reading skill levels. The goal of the Foundation is to enable these children to become self-sufficient, productive and contributing members of our society. To do this, they access and enhance key phonic skills amongst struggling readers; proPage 12

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El Toro High School Grad, Ivan Melgarejo, joins Army It’s a mild winter’s day in Southern California. Standing outside the high school gym, Ivan Melgarejo, recalls the years he spent training to be an El Toro Charger. He loved the discipline of football, he said. At 5 foot 6, he’s physically unimposing, but exudes a confidence and determination he says made him a pretty good linebacker. Now the assistant coach at El Toro High School in Lake Forest, Calif. Ivan is passing on his lessons learned to today’s football players. Motivational workout music and intermittent grunts of muscle chasing teens echo in the background as Ivan describes his life’s ambitions and talks about how he arrived at an unconventional decision. Ivan grew up in Anaheim, in a traditional Hispanic household with three siblings and working parents. He grew up envisioning what many young kids do: hard work and a good education are the keys to great paying jobs and achieving the American Dream, “I wanted to be the first one in my family to graduate from a four-year college,” he said. This is the goal Ivan spent his middle and high school years preparing for. In eighth grade, he enrolled in the Advanced via Individual Determination program. Also called AVID, it is an academic program geared toward assisting students accepted into college, offered resources and mentorship, taught him skills to succeed in school, and showed him a clear map of courses he’d need to meet college pre-requisites. He followed the AVID study plan, played freshman, junior varsity and varsity football to develop his discipline and commitment skills, and remained focused on his college dream. When Ivan graduated from El Toro High School in June 2012, he had a 3.8 grade point average, and letters of acceptance from California State University Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, CSU Bakersfield, and San Diego State University. With four colleges to choose from, Ivan was at a crossroads. There was a fifth option rolling in the back of his mind; one that would fulfill another

Future Soldier Ivan Melgarejo works out during a physical fitness training session at the Mission Viejo Recruiting Center January 24, 2013. Page 14

dream, but delay his education plans. “Some people thought I was crazy,” he said. This dream began when Ivan was in seventh grade, after he attended his older brother’s Army basic training graduation, “I liked how they worked together, the discipline, the traditions they had,” he said. Ivan’s first impression of the military was one of camaraderie The Southern California Recruiting Battalion conducts weekly training and adventure, “I talked to to teach new recruits many of the military skills they will need to meet some veterans that day thechallenges of Army basic training. and I liked their stories of being out there, in the action.” He said it lit a fire in him. He put his military service aspirations on the backburner in order to focus on school. It wasn’t until the time came to choose a college that his military passion reemerged. He had an urge to travel and see other things, “I wanted to take my own route in life.” A close friend encouraged him to follow his heart and visit a local Army recruiter. It was then that Ivan knew his road to the “American Dream” was going then kick you out when your three or four years is to be through the U.S. Army, “I already knew I wanted up. Leaders are constantly pushing soldiers to go to join when I walked in.” He was astonished to school.” by the number of jobs he could choose from, he While finances and current unemployment said. But the options didn’t overwhelm him, he rates may cause many of today’s college students also already knew exactly what he wanted, “I love to face an uncertain future, Ivan has given himself a destroying things and putting them back together little security. When he looks to the end of a standard again.” He enlisted as a combat engineer. four-year college cycle, he sees clear advantages in There was another factor that helped influ- the military path he’s chosen, “My friends will barely enced Ivan’s decision, “I wasn’t financially prepared be starting their careers, many will still live at home,” for school,” he said. he said. “I’m going to have a career started, two Ivan isn’t alone. The most recent statistics years of college under my belt, I’ll be living on my show that college-bound students are alarmingly own, and I’ll have job experience.” Hisdreamto unprepared for the financial burden of higher edu- be the first in his family to get a bachelor’s degree cation. According to finaid.org, two-thirds of today’s hasn’t changed, “I’m going to get either a teaching students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree certificate or an Engineering degree.” also graduate with some debt. The U.S. is currently With nearly 30 percent of today’s college experiencing its biggest student loan debt bubble students dropping out with a degree, according to in history, with over a trillion dollars in student debt, a new analysis of government data by the think tank according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. education sector, it is feasible that Ivan will achieve “I didn’t want to be like everybody else, work- his college dream even before his college-bound ing a minimum wage job, while going to college,” friends. Ivan said. Today is Ivan’s final day as the El Toro His decision to join the Army will keep Ivan Chargers’ assistant football coach. In two days he from becoming a financial statistics. The Army is boards a plane bound for Ft. Leonard Wood, Miscurrently offering a guaranteed scholarship of $4,500 souri, where he will spend 15 weeks training to be a in yearly tuition assistance for all soldiers to use while soldier and a combat engineer. His new Army life will they serve on active duty, said Staff Sgt. Lavetta take him to places and provide him experiences most Fox, a recruiter for the Southern Calif. Recruiting cannot imagine. There is some fear, “Not knowing Battalion in Mission Viejo. So Ivan will owe little to what to expect, or if I can handle all the obstacles,” nothing for any college he completes while working he said. “Knowing when I come back everything for the Army. Once he completes his military service will be different, all my friends will be different- I’ll he will receive an additional 36 months of education be different.”But mostly Ivan is excited, “It’s what I benefits, said Fox. want to do. This is my dream.” The Army places a high emphasis on en suring its soldiers are educated, “A lot of people Photos and article by: Valerie Resciniti, US Army don’t realize how much education is part of being Southern California Recruiting Battalion a soldier,” said Fox. “We just don’t enlist you and

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February 15, 2013

Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.04638 Title Order No. 4370984 MIN No. 100135553000479745 APN 936-85-178 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/09/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): CORY ROSIER, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 03/19/07, as Instrument No. 2007000175083, of Official Records of Orange County, California. Date of Sale: 02/28/13 at 3:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West., Santa Ana, CA The purported property address is: 31 GARRISON LOOP, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 Assessors Parcel No. 936-85-178 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $563,258.53. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not

automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www. Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7037.04638. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 5, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Bonita Salazar, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www. USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7037.04638: 02/08/2013,02/15/2013,02/22/2013

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA’S IN-N-OUT BURGER OPENS FOR BUSINESS BEATING THE VALENTINE’S DAY PREDICTION

ASH WEDNESDAY OPENING DAY CROWDS encircled the parking lot at the new In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita near the 241 onramp.

Bright Circus-Style paint job beckons burger buyers who prefer to drive in and dine on the road.

In-N-Out Burger’s man on the street is Chris Lenz. He holds the title of “hand-held order taker” aptly describing his place in the sun assisting drivers to place their order. Page 18

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In New Orleans, the day before Lent is called “Fat Tuesday”, so In-N-Out Burger executives wisely chose the following day to open their new Rancho Santa Margarita restaurant. Even though Ash Wednesday is traditionally and historically a day of fasting and abstinence from meat, Rancho Santa Margarita residents promptly filled the drive through line at the new In-N-Out Burger Restaurant next to the Ford dealership. Coto de Caza news photographers again ventured out into the blazing sun light to capture photos of the hungry crowds who ventured into the strongly onion-scented parking lot of Rancho Santa Margarita’s newest restaurant. Few people actually entered the premises of the new In-N-Out Burger Restaurant. In-N-Out Burger is not just a name, it’s a sophisticated and high tech concept designed to sell burgers to far more people than could possibly fit inside the restaurant. The whole idea behind this enterprise is to keep the crowds moving. The crowds come in, but they slow down just long enough to grab their food from a window and then they speed on out. Ranchos new In-N-Out Burger Restaurant speeds up the process even more by having the “hand-held order taker”, an employee who walks up and down the drive- through line taking orders and relaying those to the kitchen so that there are never any delays at the pickup window. Other burger restaurants may sell larger and tastier burgers, but none can possibly claim that they are faster than new In-N-Out Burger Restaurant. While burger buyers are welcome to

come inside, anyone who does so will slowly discover that dining inside the restaurant is a very time consuming experience. While you can usually drive-through and receive your order in 3 minutes or less, If you come inside and place your order at the counter during the lunch hour it can easily take you 10 to 12 minutes for someone to hand you your food. The reason is that they feed the drive-through line first. In-N-Out Burger Restaurant processes all of the drive-through orders before those inside the restaurant. Only about 70 people will fit inside the restaurant at a given time, and since they are not going anywhere, it makes much better economic sense to feed 150 or more customers in the drive-through line. One estimate is that new In-N-Out Burger can feed as many as 400 people driving through the restaurant during the same time that 70 people are sitting down inside to eat. Also, eating in your car is far more comfortable than eating inside the new InN-Out Burger Restaurant which has small, tightly-fitting tables, and hard un-upholstered seating nowhere near as comfy as your automobile seat. So while the food is fast; probably the fastest in the nation, it is also fresh and prepared in clean and efficient kitchens. The new In-N-Out Burger Restaurant employees are paid slightly more than other fast food Restaurants but they also work considerably faster and deliver far more products than their competitors. In-N-Out Burger Restaurant certainly wants you to come in, but chief among their primary goals is to get you out.


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