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2013 OC fair’s closing weekend The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the final weekend of summer activities and concerts as the OC Fair welcomes back the Oasis Camel Dairy Exhibit in Livestock with daily milking demonstrations, hit tribute band performances in The Hangar and outstanding concerts from the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Here is a sampling of the events going on this week (August 7-August 11) at the 2013 OC Fair: Friday, August 9 (Open NoonMidnight) Rebelution / Matisyahu / Collie Buddz in the Pacific Amphitheatre (6:30 p.m.) Rumours – The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.) Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.) Seniors Day: $6 admission for guests 60 and older plus free regular Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides all day. $2 Taste of Fair Food: Sample Fair favorites for $2 per sample (Noon-4 p.m.) $2 Rides & Games (Noon-4 p.m.) OC Fair Express: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 9 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. City Days: Representatives from Orange, Tustin and Villa Park will lead
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Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at a 12:30 p.m. Community Flag Salute at The Hangar plus residents of these cities are encouraged to use their City Days coupons for $2 off general admission available at their local city hall and library. Saturday, August 10 (Open 10 a.m.Midnight) Roger Daltrey in the Pacific Amphitheatre (8:15 p.m.) Dead Man’s Party - The Oingo Boingo Tribute in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.) Orange Crush Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.) Rise & Shine: Admission is only $3 for everyone the first hour Saturdays and Sundays (10-11 a.m.) Salad Daze Special Culinary Arts Contest: Fairgoers will enter their best potato, pasta and fruit- or vegetablebased salads to be judged live in the OC Promenade at 1 p.m. Pre-register online by Wednesday, August 7 to participate. OC Fair Express & Metrolink: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 9 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. Metrolink riders who jump on the OC Fair Express from the Anaheim Canyon, Irvine or Santa Ana stations receive free rides to the OC Fair when they present their Metrolink ticket. Sunday, August 11 (Open 10 ammidnight) Roger Hodgson - The Legendary
Voice of Supertramp in the Pacific Amphitheatre (8:15 p.m.) Dread Zeppelin / Metalachi in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.) Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.) Rise & Shine: Admission is only $3 for everyone the first hour Saturdays and Sundays (10-11 a.m.) OC Fair Express & Metrolink: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 9 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. Metrolink riders who jump on the OC Fair Express from the Anaheim Canyon, Irvine or Santa Ana stations receive free rides to the OC Fair when they present their Metrolink ticket. Throughout the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11), Fairgoers can also enjoy: • Military Get in Free: Free admission each day for active-duty U.S. military and veterans with appropriate I.D. • Read & Ride Program: Children (ages 5-11) who read at least two books and submit a completed OC Fair Read &
Ride Book Report Form (available online at ocfair.com/readandride) will receive three free carnival rides. • Free Exhibits and Events: Crafts and culinary displays in the Exhibit Promenade; Summer in the Cities twice nightly at The Hangar; Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders in Memorial Gardens; Come & Get It Sand Sculpture; daily contests in the Fun Zone and more. All free with Fair admission. The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan at Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 7081500. Also, download the free OC Fair iPhone and Android apps available now.
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The rancho mission viejo Rodeo is coming to town The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is good old entertainment for the entire family, not to mention the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation with a purse totaling over $200,000. The top 30 rodeo contestants in saddle bronc and bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and team roping will come to San Juan Capistrano for this chance of a lifetime. Celebrating the golden age of early California history and the American West, Rancho Mission Viejo has committed to the preservation of the cowboy way of life. Carrying on the cowboy tradition of “passing the hat” in support of a sick child or needy friend, all proceeds from the rodeo will benefit local charities. Admission Adults – $25 Kids (4 to 12 years) – $10 3 & Under – Free Tickets on Sale at the following locations: Swallows Inn – San Juan Capistrano Hennessy’s Tavern – Dana Point Boot Barn – Lake Forest Ortega Tack & Feed – San Juan Capistrano Jerry’s Dogs –Ladera Ranch Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club - Mission Viejo All rodeo ticket presales at offsite locations will begin on August 1st or at the gate on the day of the performances. THE ROOTS OF RODEO The roots of rodeo reflect the legacies of the land our family and I have been blessed to own and manage since 1882. Dating back to the Spanish and Mexican period of California history and then to the early 1800’s when Don Pio Pico, the last Mexican Governor of California and his family owned this land, there
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have been rodeos for as long as there have been cattle and “vaqueros” (or cowboys) here in south Orange County. In the days of the great ranchos, during the annual Spring roundups and brandings, the “vaqueros” had the opportunity to display their considerable horsemanship skills. In fact, the word “rodeo” was traditionally pronounced “ro-day-oh” and comes from the Spanish word rodear , which means “to surround.” After branding the cattle, often there would be time for competition during which the “vaqueros” demonstrated their riding and roping skills. Following the Civil War, when cattle herds began to spread out throughout the West, American cowboys found themselves working alongside the great “vaqueros” and learning their skills. Over time, the large stockyards, which dotted the west, became a place where cowboys would challenge each other to see who was the best. However, as time marched on and railroad stock cars replaced cattle drives, the demand for cowboy labor declined; and shrinking wages were supplemented through stock shows (sometimes called rodeos). Soon, showmen such as “Buffalo Bill” Cody organized elaborate s ows and rodeos which reenacted the great stories of the “Wild West.” In 1936, cowboy leadership began to organize. Ultimately, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) was established to standardize rodeos and to establish and to enforce rules and regulations for the protection of rights and safety of both the cowboys and the animals. Today, from small towns across our nation all the way to the December national championship (The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo) in Las Vegas, there are more than 600 PRCA rodeos. With more than 170,000 fans attending the National Finals and approximately 13 million viewers watching on ESPN, rodeo is now more popular and competitive than ever. RODEO RETURNS TO RANCHO MISSION VIEJO In 2001, my uncle, Dick O’Neill, Gilbert Aguirre, my family, and I decided to sponsor and to stage a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo on our land to perpetuate the tradition of rodeo here in urban south Orange County — and to pay tribute to the sport, to the heritage of the land, and to raise funds for local charities such as the Camino Health Center, the Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, and the R.H. Dana Exceptional Needs Center (part of the Capistrano Unified School District). This year, as we
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celebrate our 10th anniversary as hosts, we are proud to announce that our Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo will have distributed more than $1 million dollars to these charities. Raising funds for charities at the rodeo continues the ranching tradition of passing the hat for charitable needs. We also are very proud to share that the Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is America’s Richest Two-Day Rodeo. As champion cowboys from across the nation compete for a purse totaling more than $200,000, the top thirty money winners (as of early August) in each rodeo event* will strive to win their share of the purse. As the cowboys race to qualify for The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — only the top fifteen at season’s end will make it — the “big pay day” afforded this weekend just might make someone’s dream of participating in the “NFR” come true. As you look around the stands and cheer on your favorite cowboy, bucking horse, or bull, please recognize all the hard work dedicated to making our Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo such a great success. Our Rodeo is completely planned and executed by a very small group of volunteers, led by Gilbert Aguirre. My family and I are proud to host this event, and we are forever grateful to the members of the Rodeo Committee for their continued commitment to “making it happen.” So, welcome to the 10th Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo, to the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano, to Rancho Mission Viejo, and to a weekend of “Good Times”! Anthony R. “Tony” Moiso President and CEO, Rancho Mission Viejo
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Laguna Beach, CA – On Sunday, August 11 the Sawdust please contact Chris Romero at admin@sawdustartfestival. Art Festival will host its annual Artists’ Benevolence Fund Art org or 949-497-0515. Auction; silent auction will take place from 10:30-12pm in the To check out more details about the Sawdust Art Festival’s Healy House and live auction will take place from 2-5pm on 47th annual summer season and calendar of events, please the Main Deck. The art auction, “helping working artists during visit www.sawdustartfestival.org or call 949-494-3030. The extreme financial hardship,” is a chance for Sawdust exhibitors Sawdust Art Festival is open 10-10 daily June 28 through to donate their artwork and for patrons to support this great September 1, and is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road in cause, which will help replenish the moneys that have been Laguna Beach with free City trolley service to and from the granted to those Laguna Beach artists in need, such as during Act V parking lot. Admission prices are: Adults $7.75, Seniors the winter Laguna canyon floods of 2010 or an artist’s ladder (65+) $6.25, Children (6-12) $3.25, Children (5 & under) Free; accident during booth building last summer. Summer Season Pass $15; Annual Pass $20. The Artists’ Benevolence Fund is a non-profit source of financial assistance dedicated to helping working artists, living in Laguna Beach, during catastrophic events and extreme financial difficulties due to natural disaster, personal illness or any debilitating circumstance that prevents the artist from doing their craft. The Artists’ Benevolence Fund was started in 1987 to help a critically ill Sawdust artist suffering from a catastrophic event and unable to work. His fellow exhibitors joined forces, donated their artwork and sold it to obtain financial support for their colleague, a tradition that has continued ever since. The fund was reorganized in 1993 as a non-profit shelter under the umbrella of the Sawdust Art Festival and now includes consideration for all local Laguna Beach artists, not just Sawdust artists. All are welcome to the live auction – participation is complimentary with admission into the festival, and anyone may donate to the fund by sending contributions to the Artists’ Benevolence Fund, Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. If interested in receiving complimentary admission into the festival on Sunday, Sawdust artists Shamus Koch and Carrie Zeller with their donated artwork. August 11 to participate in the auction, (photo by Mike Tauber)
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local dentist michael Tessier says dental exams Prevent disease by early detection M a n y readers will be pleased to learn that routine dental examinations not only eliminate most of the future dental problems, but may Dr. Michael Tessier often quickly identify and lead to the prevention of cancer of the mouth throat, head and neck. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and pharynx accounts for over 34,000 cases per year in the U.S.75% of all head and neck cancers begin in the oral cavity, with 30% of those originating on the tongue, 17% in the lip, and 14% in the floor of the mouth.75% of these cancers are related to alcohol and tobacco use, but a significant 25% occur in non-smokers or non-drinkers. The rise of HPV positive individuals among younger, non-smoking patients under the age of 50 is the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population. Cancer, itself, is not contagious, but the human papilloma virus is contagious, but the lesions of several strains have a predisposition to become cancerous.” But” says Dr. Tessier, “regular checkups from your dentist keep you free from these diseases and give you a sparkling smile as a bonus. Like all diseases, early detection is a big key to control and cure. When our office cleans and examines your teeth every six months,
that’s a great opportunity to do a soft tissue exam, along with examining the teeth, the bite, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condition. We look for changes or irregularities in the soft tissue, spots, white patches, or raised (hyperplastic) tissue areas. We carefully check for lumps deeper in the tissues, in the lips or cheek tissues. “Of course we always give your tongue a close examination, particularly the sides of your tongue,” says Dr. Tessier. “We routinely and carefully examine the tongue with a mouth mirror and having our patient say, “Ahhh”, not “Ehhh”, allows better visualization of the back of the throat. And, the doctor adds” the lymph nodes should be checked to see If there is cancer growing somewhere- a malignancy- in the head and neck region. The lymph nodes will try to collect or filter the metastasizing cells out of the blood-stream. They will become swollen, sometimes visually apparent, and/or tender to the touch. There are lymph nodes along the border of the lower jaw, or a chain of them running down the front of the neck, or more at the base of the skull. Early detection is the name of the game,.” We’re all living longer, and we’ll need good health to achieve that.. So it is my pleasure to have all of these good things we can do to make that happen. It’s better to have teeth left at the end of your life, rather than life left at the end of your teeth. Dr. Michael Tessier’s Office is located at 28562 Oso parkway at the intersection of Oso and Antonio parkways in the retail center near the Carwash and Starbucks the telephone number is (949)-459-7212
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A Guide to Rodeo Riding Events. Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding
Every professional rodeo has one thing in common: brave cowboys competing in daring events that hearken back to life on the ranch and the old west. While some of the skills used are just for fun, others are necessary skills for a cowboy. For
some of these events, the excitement comes from the danger the cowboys put themselves in-often becoming injured or even killed for the sake of the sport. Bull Riding: Bull riding is one of the events in the rodeo that has the least tie with actual ranch work. However, it speaks to the cowboy’s fearless and foolhardy nature, eager to show their bravery and prowess. This is the most dangerous event in the rodeo and therefore the most glamorous. The bulls have massive horns and dangerous attitudes, so the danger does not stop with falling off. Once on the ground, the rider must get out of the arena before the bull decides to exact his revenge. This is where rodeo clowns come in, distracting the 2,000 pound bull so the rider can get away. Bulls bucks differently than horses, using a downward thrust and spinning while he bucks. Bull riders ride bare-
back, using only a flat-braided rope that is tied tightly around the bull and across the rider’s gloved hand as a means of holding on. The rider counters the bull’s spins and lunges with his free arm and body while spurring his mount on with his feet. For a ride to qualify, the rider must stay on the bull without touching the ground or the bull with his free hand for eight seconds. He gets extra points for spurring and for turning out his toes. The final score is based on the overall performance. Saddle Bronc Riding: Saddle bronc riding is the classic rodeo event with close ties to life on the ranch. The rider has a simple western saddle to aid him in staying on top of a 1,200 pound twisting, pitching horse while he aims for as fluid a ride as possible. He is not allowed to touch the horse with his free hand. For his ride to qualify, the saddle bronc rider’s feet have to touch the horse’s shoulders during the first jump out of the chute. The rider holds onto a thick rein attached to the horse’s halter and tries to put his feet over
his mount’s shoulders just before the horse’s feet hit the ground. While the horse bucks, the rider pulls his feet back near the back of the saddle, then snaps his feet forward to the horse’s shoulders again as the animal’s front feet hit the ground. A score is determined by time and physical performance of the horse and rider. Bareback Riding: Although bull riding is more dangerous, bareback riding (on a horse) is considered to be the most demanding of the rodeo events because of the jackhammerlike action of the bucking bronco. A leather rigging is secured to the horse using a cinch, and this is all the rider is allowed to hold onto-with one hand. Once the horse clears the chute, the rider pulls his feet up to the horse’s neck and shoulders, leaning back to take whatever motion the horse gives him. He is given a score based on his spurring technique and riding ability. Although bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding are all very different, they are definitely exciting to watch!
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ARTISTS DISCUSS SCULPTURE AT FESTIVAL ART TALK SERIES The Festival of Arts continues its weekly Thursday Art Talk series with “Built to Last” led by Michael Ezzell, Casey Parlette and Brittany Ryan on Thursday, August 15 from 12 – 1pm. Each sculptor works in a variety of medium- combining wood, ceramic, glass, metal, fabric and even painting into the pieces they create. At the Art Talk, they will discuss their materials, process, and their own career as artists with the audience. Michael Ezzell’s sculptures of warriors, fish, and other animals and figures are ceramic thrown shapes, fired to 2000 degrees. He adds leaded or hand cut and fused glass and in some pieces, LED lights. The results are exquisite, exotic pieces that could inhabit storybooks, sci-fi films or our imagination. Casey Parlette utilizes a variety of techniques and materials to render the animals and plants in his sculptures. His subjects are wildlife – with particular emphasis on marine animals – hammered, forged, carved and welded of wood, bronze, brass, steel, titanium, mother of pearl, abalone, stone, concrete and more. Casey’s observations of animals in the wild have both engendered and influenced his art, in which he strives to capture the essence of his subject’s spirit and motion. In Brittany Ryan’s paintings and
sculptures, she explores the figure’s relationship with its environment, both spatial and social. The pieces describe the psychological dynamics of alienation within and among individuals as well as between individuals and their spaces of habitation. The works depict young women in child-like dresses exhibiting a body language of disaffection. These women display vulnerability and awkwardness through the rhetoric of gesture and posture. This is one of several topics discussed at the Festival’s weekly Art Talks: A Lecture Series. Each Thursday from 12 - 1pm through August 29, Festival artists lead conversations about their medium, inspiration, and careers in this fascinating and stimulating series. For more information and a schedule of topics, visit http://www.foapom.com/ education/art-workshops-lectures/ art-talks-a-lecture-series/ DATES AND ADMISSION The Festival of Arts is open daily from June 30 – August 31, 2013, from 10am to 11:30pm (Early closing at 6pm June 30 – July 4 and 3:30pm on August 24). General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10; Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6; Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
A special promotion (funded in part by Bank of America) offers patrons the opportunity to purchase a Passport to the Arts for only $21.50. Receive unlimited admission all summer long to The Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival and Art-A-Fair. Go online for more information and details at www.LagunaBeachPassport.com or call (949) 497-0521. Each passport includes one-time free parking in the ACT V parking lot on Laguna Canyon Road and FREE shuttle service. Offer excludes Pageant of the Masters. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS The Festival of Arts and Pageant
of the Masters are sponsored in part by Acura, Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, and The Orange County Register. The Festival of Arts is a nonprofit organization that produces The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. For general information, call (949) 494-1145 or visit the website at www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org. The event is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California. Proceeds support the arts and art education in and about Laguna Beach.
Au g u s t i s Immun i zati on awa r e ne s s month Okay, now that I have your attention… The truth is, none of us likes getting shots. It is especially frightening and can be uncomfortable for small children (and even us bigger babies!). But getting both yourself and your child properly immunized is an important decision for the safety and welfare of yourself, child or loved ones says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “Vaccinations are essential to decreasing the risks of serious diseases and infections.” “These vaccines not only help keep us safe and healthier, but they also help stop the spread of deadly, preventable diseases Chief DiGiovanna reminds us.” August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Emergency physicians see patients every day who are not appropriately immunized. ACEP recognizes that vaccine-preventable infectious diseases have an effect on the health of adults and children. School is beginning and this is a great time for “all” of us to go get an immunization to avoid certain illnesses. The nation’s emergency physicians urge all parents Page 8
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An Evening of Hope Raises $100k for Brain Injury Recovery
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Top row: Leeann Marienthal, Sharon McKee, Bill McKee, Eric Marienthal.Bottom Row: Patty McKee, Brent Hickman (High Hopes Student), Tina Metcalf (High Hopes Staff).
Photos by Ellis Moore A beautiful sunset evening with warm temperatures was the perfect combination for the 15th Annual “An Evening of Hope” Eric Marienthal and Friends Concert at the Newport Hyatt. With dinner, a silent and live auction and of course the anticipation of stars that would shine on stage during the jazz concert. A VIP dinner was catered by Tulsa Rib Company, serving up Tenderloin steak, Bacon wrapped Shrimp, vegetables, potatoes, salads and very large chocolate covered strawberries for dessert, VIP’s enjoyed a no host bar with beer and wine. Entertaining the crowd was the beautiful voice of Aubrey Logan along with the Ron Kobayashi Trio. After dinner, the VIP’s joined the sold out crowd enjoying a very large silent auction and their own munchies. Some of the featured items were Indian Wells Condo Stay, a Disneyland package which included tickets and a night at the Fair Field Inn in Anaheim , and a designer wagon by Don’s Wagons and much more. There was also a huge collection of sports, celebrity and movie memorabilia from Betty Boop to Muhammad Ali . Talaya, from Radio 94.7 The Wave was the emcee for the evening, she Mark Desmond, Johnny Mathis, Gordon Goodwin, and Eric Marienthal. and Mark Desmond Director of High Hopes showed a giant video screen which played a very heartwarming movie of what High Hopes is all about. High Hopes is the first nonprofit brain injury program in the country to serve the needs of the brain injured and their families. In the United States , there are over one million five hundred thousand traumatic brain injuries annually, many of which survive and need “High Hopes”. High Hopes does not give up on anyone, and finds solutions to help each brain injured person recover abilities once thought lost forever. This is Eric Marienthal’s 15th year raising funds for High Hopes bringing the best jazz musicians in the world to come help raise funds. Hitting the stage this year with him were legendary swooner Johnny Mathis, Chuck Loeb, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Debby Boone, and Brian Culbertson. Loeb, a jazz guitarist now touring with Fourplay. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, is an 18-piece jazz ensemble with Goodwin at the helm. Goodwin is a pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor and with this band has released five albums, two of which have five Grammy nominations. Goodwin won a 2012 Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement . Multi Grammy Award winner Debby Boone is best known for her 1977 hit song “You Light Up My Life”; Brian Culbertson, who is the acclaimed multi instrumentalist who combines contemporary jazz with R & B and funk influences into his own Chuck Loeb Norma Thornton and with her distinctive sound. Grammy winner Johnny Mathis, and music legend for all generations, has sold well over 350 million records worldwide. Mathis received new puppy. the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Rounding out the band was Jimmy Earl on bass, Lenny Castro on percussion, Tariqh Akoni on guitar, Bernie Dresel on drums, Mitch Forman on keyboard. The concert is really one of a kind with each giving their best to capture the moment; the music had couples dancing in the grass. During a break in the evening, the live auction started that featured some beautiful jewelry such as a stunning Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace, along with a 12.85 CT Topaz ring as well as a gorgeous Amethyst Necklace and of course who couldn’t resist bidding on a Cotton-Tese puppy. Brian Culbertson donated two pair of VIP tickets to his Napa Valley Wine and Jazz Festival for 2014 and Johnny Mathis donated two signed music scores from his big hit “Misty” which raised enough money to lease a robotic leg to the program for one year. High Hopes has been the answer and the hope for hundreds of families faced with the difficult task of getting help for their loved ones whose lives and dreams have been devastated by an unexpected traumatic head injury. Eric Marienthal and Brian Culbertson tear it up with the help of Gordon High Hopes provides a unique and successful Day treatment program. For Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. more information please visitwww.HighHopes.ws. Page 12
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Rodeo Legends - Bucking Bulls
Rodeo bulls are often overlooked as athletes. Their careers are not looked at in the same way that, say, a wrestler or boxer. They are a valued part of the rodeo if talented. The Professional Bull Riders does keep statistics. They are stars and yet remain rooted in the basics. Top bulls such as Tahonta, retired when he wasn’t bucking quite as hard as normal and a veterinary check revealed an injury in his hip, probably from another bull on the ranch when he was turned out. They’re big, they’re powerful and outside the arena they’re just bulls - they eat and fight for dominance and sometimes, like the average ranch bull, injuries happen. For a rodeo bull it ends their career - he becomes a breeding bull rather than an arena star. Those bulls who have sparkled in the public eye are revered. Oscar, Hammer, Nightlife, Clayton’s Pet and others are well known for their ‘bad boy’ antics that in the arena make them known far and wide. There are bulls that become legends. A ten year old black and white speckled bull holds a lifetime PBR record of just over 90% success in bucking off the top competitors in the sport of bull riding in an average time of 3.71 seconds. His NFR record was 93.94% with 100% in his last year of competition. When word of his retirement broke messages came from around the world. His image is included in the PBR collector bulls. Blueberry Wine wasn’t a big bull as bulls go at around 1100 pounds - but he was quick. Like many athletes he had his quirks. “Some days, he’ll let you come right up and pet him. Other days you can’t get within ten feet of him,” owner Robbie Herrington of Herrington Cattle Company said of his “once in a lifetime” bull. Blueberry Wine was purchased from James Harper for a reported figure of $50,000. Early on in his career he was a picky eater, and it took some experimenting to find the right feed to help him maintain his weight on the road. He was athletic and had enough attitude to be a fan favorite and one competitors respected. For seven years he competed at the top level with an incredible record before retirement to breeding and attempting to produce more top bulls from a Page 14
name that ranks among the best bulls in the game. Although only nine riders managed to last the full eight seconds on the quick, hooky bull those who did could count on a payday. Sharing the headlines of retirement at the time was another top bull - Little Yellow Jacket. A PBR buckoff rate of 83.78% with an average buckoff time of 3.41 seconds. Owned by a partnership of Joe and Nevada Berger, Tom Teague and Bernie Taupin, Little Yellow Jacket is the only bull in history to win the PBR World Champion Bull title for three years in a row. He’s retired to North Dakota where he was inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. The 1,800 pound bull red brangus was a force to reckon with - an athlete who could be counted on to perform at the top level. He is a son of PRCA Bull of the year Yellow Jacket - a testament to breeding programs that produce top rough stock. Rodeo legends cannot be discussed in the bull arena without mention of a legend that draws awe and - for those who drew him - fear. Bodacious, a Charolais-Brahma bull is the stuff of legends. His retirement was brought on by a willingness to injure riders on top of a powerful desire to rid them from his back. This is the bull who shattered Tuff Hedeman’s face. He sent several people to the emergency room despite their wearing masks and other protective headgear. With 1,800 pounds Bodacious is debatable in the title of most dangerous top bull of all time. Tuff Hedeman once said “even top-ranked guys who weren’t afraid of anything were definitely afraid of Bodacious.” A ride of the giant that didn’t end with injury was a successful ride. Bodacious was such a powerhouse it wasn’t uncommon to see his belly from the top of the back of the chute - and if you can imagine being tied to something nearly a ton dropping even five feet then changing directions - and you don’t know what direction - you can imagine a very small glimpse of him. He was able to buck many off before they could nod their heads. In four years and 135 rides only six riders completed eight rides on him. He lives on only in artificial breeding - the big boy died
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of kidney failure in 2000 and is buried at owner Sammy Andrews’ ranch in northeast Texas. His offspring and their offspring continue the rodeo ways of the family tree - bulls like ‘Bo’s Excuse,’ ‘Erks Me,’ and ‘Fender Bender.’ Bodacious was the PRCA Bull of the year in 1994-95 and is in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. No talk of rodeo, bulls and legends would be complete without mention of the PRCA undefeated champion Red Rock. A Hereford-Brahman cross, Red Rock started life an orphan - his mama died birthing him and he was raised on a family milk cow. At two years old he began his career in rodeo when sold to Mert Hunking, a local stock contractor, where Red Rock spent the next six years tossing riders who tried to ride him. Mert was stricken by cancer and in an effort to find a home for Red Rock he contacted Growney Brothers where John and Don bought the bull sight unseen based on his performance. Blueberry Wine and Little Yellow Jacket were retired by 10 years - Red Rock was 8 and beginning his pro rodeo career. In 309 attempts not one rider stayed on for eight seconds. The bull was known to do a “victory lap” before leaving the arena - and he bucked off some of the top riders in the game including Lane Frost, who would have won the 1986 world championship except for coming off Red Rock. The next year Red Rock was named the world champion bucking bull and Lane the world champion bull rider. Red Rock was officially retired from competition unridden in 309 attempts. In a seven event special matchup between Lane and Red Rock - during that series each competitor gave it all - Red Rock was ridden by Lane...it was covered by USA Today, rodeo magazines and Sports Illustrated. Lane was the only bull rider to ever ride Red Rock and the big bull remained retired. Both Lane and Red Rock were inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1990. On June 8, 1994 Red Rock died - he’d suffered a stroke and at 18 years old died while the vet was tending him. He is buried on the Growney ranch.
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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,
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Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
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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 Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room Selma’s serves 6 different styles of pizzas: Deep Dish, Chicago Pie, Low Profile, Artisan, Artisan Wheat, and Gluten Free. Plus great pastas, gourmet salads, Panini sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and one of the largest selections of beers & wine in the area.Selmas’ offers full service or drop and go Catering.
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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
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch. (949) 388-7260
Latte Da Bagelry & Grill Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
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Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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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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“Somm” Captivates Viewers With Wine Evaluation HAPPY GRAPES
By David White “Wine one is a white wine. It’s clear, star-bright, and there’s no evidence of gas or flocculation.” Some movies rely on grand battles and epic fight scenes to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. “Somm,” a new documentary from Jason Wise about three students aiming to join the Court of Master Sommeliers, attempts to captivate viewers with wine evaluation. And it succeeds. When Ian Cauble, a master sommelier candidate, assesses an Australian Riesling early on in “Somm,” it’s impossible to look away. Before even tasting what’s in his glass, Cauble detects notes of “lime candy, lime zest, crushed apples, under-ripe mangos, under-ripe melon, and melon skin.” As he describes the wine, Cauble speaks with the conviction of a preacher and as quickly as an auctioneer. The florid Page 16
jargon comes out at a mile a minute -- and it’s riveting. During the Court’s final exam -- a two-day test divided into three sections -- each sommelier is expected to identify six unlabeled glasses of wine by variety, country, district and appellation of origin, and vintage, all within 25 minutes. Candidates must also pass a verbal theory examination that tests their knowledge of virtually everything in the world of wine, from the regions and villages where grapes are grown to the reasons why some vintages are better than others. Finally, candidates must impress existing master sommeliers with their service skills. They’re judged on their ability to open and decant wine, speak eloquently about cigars, spirits, and wine-and-food pairing, and even resolve conflicts with unruly guests. Virtually everyone fails. Fewer than 10 percent of master sommelier candidates pass the final exam. Since its inception in 1977, just 202 professionals worldwide have earned the title of master sommelier. Many exceptionally talented sommeliers never pass. At the most recent seating -- held in Dallas in July -- just one of 70 candidates succeeded. It’s no wonder the exam is often described as “the hardest test you’ve never heard of.” The three men at the center of “Somm” are tremendously likeable.
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Unlike the snooty wine stewards of yesteryear, Ian Cauble, Brian McClintic, and Dustin Wilson are young, funny, and approachable. If anything, they’re too bro-ish -- the friends seem to split their time between studying for the exam and trash talking each other. But it’s refreshing to see sommeliers who would be just as comfortable shotgunning beers in a frat house as evaluating high-end Bordeaux at a French chateau. It’s no wonder why Brian’s wife, Kristin, describes the three men as “guys in a locker room, with wine bottles.” The supporting characters are just as endearing. DLynn Proctor, another exam candidate, isn’t just the best-dressed man in the film -- he’s also the most confident. But that confidence evaporates on exam day when he leaves the hotel to find a doctor who will prescribe a steroid to clear his nasal passages. Fred Dame, America’s first master sommelier, seems cantankerous at first. But it quickly becomes obvious that he’s rooting for every candidate to pass. Reggie Narito, another master sommelier, is cool and calm as he mentors the students -- even when it seems as if Ian Cauble is on the edge of a nervous breakdown. The documentary isn’t without flaws. Since the men are presented as
jocks, the women are relegated to supportive spouses; they do little but clean the “spit buckets.” Casual consumers might be left wondering if wine appreciation requires so much intensity -- the film does nothing to demystify wine. Finally, the film relies too heavily on unnecessary flourishes -- like shattering wine glasses -- to transition from scene to scene. But this is Jason Wise’s first feature film, so these shortcomings can be forgiven. Early in “Somm,” Reggie Narito confesses that he’s only cried on a handful of occasions: when his parents died; when his children were born; and when he passed the master sommelier exam. At first, the admission seems ludicrous. But by the end of “Somm,” even viewers will cry when test results are announced. “Somm” is still playing in a handful of theaters, but it’s easiest found through iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Comcast On Demand. It’ll be available on DVD on September 3.
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Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-08-186200-ED Order No.: E839608 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KIJOU MORRIS, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 2/2/2005 as Instrument No. 2005000082085 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 8/16/2013 at 12:00:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $286,496.46 The purported property address is: 1 DIETES CT #129, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 931-89-555 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
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