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Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving If you’re looking for something different to give as a holiday gift this year, you might want to consider a gift that’s more than just “stuff.” Many individuals and families are looking for alternate giving ideas that help people in need. And with one in eight people going to sleep hungry every night worldwide, there is plenty of need to be met.

One way you can give a gift that makes a life-changing difference is to shop via Heifer International, a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and caring for the Earth. Heifer currently provides livestock, trees, seeds and training in environmentally sound agriculture practices to families in more than 40 countries, including the United States.

Since 1944, Heifer has helped more than 15.5 million smallholder farmer families in more than 125 countries move toward greater self-reliance.

Heifer is drawing attention to the need and the opportunity to help through their “AltGift” and “NOW” campaigns, which, respectively, encourage honoring loved ones by giving alternative gifts, as well as showcasing the powerful success stories of women and families who can

now improve their nutrition, generate income, and Pass On the Gift to others in their communities.

Here are some exciting ways you and your family can give an alternative gift that will help other families in need: Shop the Gift Catalog at www.heifer. org. Donate a flock of chicks, a rabbit, a goat, a water buffalo or maybe even a heifer to a family somewhere in the world. Your gift will improve their nutrition and help them generate income in sustainable ways.

Contribute to one of Heifer’s Special Giving Opportunities. Participate in the Worldbuilders Match Challenge; become a Friend of Heifer to make a monthly gift; or donate to the Disaster Rehabilitation Fund to provide resources that make long-term recovery from natural disasters possible.

Fund a project. You and your family

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Join Team Heifer. Whether as a family or part of a faith or community group, you can team up with others to raise funds and help Heifer recipients Pass on the Gift, becoming donors themselves who help others in need.

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When you give to others, making it possible for them to lift themselves out of poverty and become self-reliant in a sustainable way, you are giving a life-altering gift that will have a positive ripple effect for years to come. Learn more about how you can receive the joy of giving at www. heifer.org.

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Consumers Spent $5.5 Billion “Shopping Small” on Saturday Small businesses across the country got their holiday season off to a strong start as millions of consumers “shopped small” on Small Business Saturday and made a big impact on local communities.

According to the final installment of the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, released today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express, consumer awareness of Small Business Saturday jumped to 67 percent from 34 percent just two weeks ago. Of those aware, nearly half (47 percent) shopped on Small Business Saturday.

The increased awareness translated into higher spending. Those U.S. consumers who were aware of Small Business Saturday spent on a total of $5.5 billion with independent merchants. Pre-holiday surveys estimated that consumers would spend $5.3 billion.

Separately, American Express said Cardmember transactions at small business merchants[1] rose approximately 21 percent compared to last year’s Small Business Saturday.

“In an uncertain economy, America’s small businesses have remained a beacon—creating good jobs and supporting the families they employ and the communities around them,” said NFIB CEO Dan Danner. “We are very pleased that so many Americans sought to give back by shopping small this Small Business Saturday. We hope that support of small firms, retailers, restaurants and other independent businesses continues throughout the holiday season and all year round. Continued support of this vital sector is one important way to ensure our economy fully recovers and a healthy private sector is restored.”

“Small Business Saturday, in its third year, has become an integral part of the holiday shopping season and consumers were out in large numbers to support their favorite small businesses,” said Susan Sobbott, president of American Express OPEN. “Small Business Saturday celebrated the shops across the c Elected officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. championed Small Business Saturday - including President Obama and may senior government officials.

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cally and increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. The resolution received bi-partisan support from more than 40 co-sponsors.

More than 350 small-business organizations supported the nationwide initiative with more than 50 Chambers of Commerce and 60 groups organizing events and activities in support of the day.

155 corporations, such as FedEx, Twitter, AOL/Patch and Clear Channel, banded together to promote shopping at small merchants for Small Business Saturday.

More than 3.1 million Facebook users “liked” the Small Business Saturday webpage.

More than 213,000 tweets were sent in support of Small Business Saturday in November, many leveraging the hashtags #smallbizsat and #shopsmall. This includes consumers spreading the word about the national initiative and business owners promoting offers they created specifically for the day.

40,000 people received $25 Shop Small American Express gift cards courtesy of FedEx for use at small merchants on November 24th.

The inaugural Small Business Saturday Insights Survey, released earlier this month by the NFIB and American Express, indicated that 46 percent of independent merchants familiar with the day planned to incorporate Small Business Saturday into their holiday strategy.

Two-hundred and twenty thousand small merchants placed permanent point-of-purchase decals

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on their storefronts, adding to the 500,000 who placed them in 2011.

Online tools and materials were leveraged more than 100,000 times by small business owners to help get the word out about Small Business Saturday.

“Broadway Paper experienced a 77.6 percent increase in sales from Small Business Saturday 2011 to Small Business Saturday 2012.

This drastic increase is incredible and so wonderful, and largely due to American Express’ campaign to Shop Small!” – Kate Strzok at Broadway Paper in Milwaukee, WI “A huge bump. A lot of Staten Islanders came into the store today.

At least 100 percent [increase], so double from what we did last year.”

– Daniel Schifter of Casale Jeweler in Staten Island, NY (Source: WCBS-TV New York 11/25/12) “This Small Business Saturday was probably twice as big as last year’s, and the store was packed all day” – Leah Daniels of Hill’s Kitchen in Washington, DC (Source: USAToday.com 11/25/12) “Looking back on last year’s figures I think we more than doubled, yeah it was fantastic. It’s been phenomenal, it’s been fantastic, it’s fun. We were busy from the moment we opened.” – Stephanie Klein of Stephanie’s in Holdrege, NE (Source: NTV – ABC Nebraska 11/26/12) “Sales were the highest they’ve been since the shop’s opening in November 2011. The crowds downtown were comparable to a First Fridays (the monthly Downtown evening shopping event), but

more people were buying.” – Margie Kuzia of Humble Home in Racine, WI (Source: The Journal Times 11/24/12) The second installment of the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 males and females 18 years of age or older. The sample was collected using an email invitation and an online survey. The study was conducted anonymously

by Redshift Research between November 24th and November 26th, 2012. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.1 %, at the 95% level of confidence.

November 24th marks the third annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday (SBS) was created in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more customers. In 2011, more than 2.7 million Facebook users, 230 public and private organizations, 75 corporations and elected officials in all 50 states and Washington D.C. declared their support for SBS. Last year, more than 500,000 small business owners leveraged an online tool or promotional materials for SBS and 15,000 businesses signed up for free Facebook advertising to promote their products and services in the run up to SBS. American Express is the founding partner of SBS.

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Call a truce, then, to our labors - let us feast with friends and neighbors, and be merry as the custom of our caste.

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Great Park Names Award-Winning Orange County Choreographer Jennifer Backhaus as latest Artist-in-Residence Backhaus to choreograph and direct site-specific outdoor dance works at the Great Park The Orange County Great Park is proud to welcome Artist-in-Residence Jennifer Backhaus, an award-winning choreographer, who will invent and direct one-of-a-kind dance works at the Great Park. Visitors will see and experience dance performances developed by one of Orange County’s premier choreographers.

“We are excited to feature dance as part of the Great Park Artistin-Residence program,” said Beth Krom, Chair, Orange County Great Park Board Corporation. “This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to be inspired and learn about choreography and dance.”

The dance programs will be performed by Backhausdance. This company’s performances will be designed to animate the Great Park, creating a cultural experience unlike anything in Southern California.

“I’m excited to bring concert dance to an outside and less formal environment,” said Backhaus. “My residency at the Great Park will provide an opportunity to engage and interact with an audience that may not be familiar with what dance can be.”

Visitors can meet Backhaus and see photo-

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PACIFIC SYMPHONY LEAGUE’S MAGICAL NIGHT Dressed in snazzy cocktail attire, more than 100 fans of the lighter side of Pacific Symphony’s programming gathered last Friday night to celebrate the opening of the orchestra’s 201213 Pops concert series. Hosted by the Pacific Symphony League, the Pops Opening Night Celebration took place in the newly renovated Center Club and included cocktails, gourmet delicacies and first-class entertainment. During dinner, guests enjoyed a musical performance by Whitney Kaufman, Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman’s vocally gifted daughter, accompanied by pianist Nelson Kole, before heading to the nearby Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for a night of Broadway hits.

The festive dinner set the mood for the enchanting night of music by the Symphony featuring Alli Mauzey and Julia Murney, two lead singers with powerhouse voices from Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical, “Wicked.” The pre-concert event—which raised $6,000 for the Symphony’s educational programs (bringing the total over the last five years to $392,214)—was highlighted by a visit from the stars of the concert.

Chaired by League member Marion Brockett, the festivities got underway at 5:30 p.m., as guests arrived via a red carpet to mingle and enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and “Wicked” cocktails—pink champagne (for Glinda) and vinho verde (for Elphaba)—before being ushered to their tables for an elaborate dinner served under the ambience of a chandelier and candle-lit room. Tables were stylishly decorated with vibrant bouquets of pink roses and purple orchids alongside photos of children from the Symphony’s many music education programs. Guests were greeted by the League’s co-president, Jaye Yaruss, before Symphony President John Forsyte provided an update on the orchestra and also recalled memorable Pops performances, including amusing tales about Bill Medley (the Righteous Brothers) and Ray Charles. Maestro Kaufman then charmed the crowd with tales of past guest artists such as old friend Andy Williams, and also shared exciting details about the Pops season ahead.

“I felt the evening was a resounding success,” says Yaruss. “We honored our Friday evening subscribers, brought together patrons from all facets of the Symphony family and celebrated the beginning of our Pops season in style. Of course, a highlight of the evening for me was greeting the wonderful array of guests who came

out to support the League, Pacific Symphony and Richard Kaufman. Every guest tipped their hat to each by their presence at this League event.

To be sure, Chris Hartley and staff of the Center Club did not let us down with the elegant new surroundings, fine cuisine and great service.”

Surprise guest—soprano Whitney Kaufman—who for two and a half years was a member of the cast of the national tour of “Mama Mia,” sang a number of songs while accompanied

by Kole on the piano; these included Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”; ABBA’s “Thank you for the Music”; “Through the Eyes of Love” from “Mary Poppins”; and “But the World Goes ‘Round” from “New York New York.” Kaufman made her symphony debut at age 7 with Pacific Symphony singing in the children’s chorus in the West Coast premiere of music from John Williams’ “Home Alone.” She has been appearing as the principal vocalist in “Disney in Concert” performances around the world since 2009 and now performs in stage productions nationwide. She also frequently appears as a singer and voice-over performer in film and television.

“Whitney Kaufman was a true touch of class and a lovely addition to our evening, all the while honoring and delighting her parents and grandparents,” reflects Yaruss.

“Having the Divas visit and mingle also added to the excitement and anticipation of the evening, leading up to an extraordinary concert experience. Members of the League were sweetly surprised with long-stemmed roses and pictures with Alli and Julia at the after-concert reception—and it was almost too much icing on the cake! When can we do it again?!”

Yaruss adds.

Throughout the presentations and entertainment, wine was abundant and dinner was served in several courses, beginning with a goatcheese and candied pecans mixed green salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette and followed by a duo of petit filet mignon and orange roughy with duo sauces, herb risotto and baby vegetables. The meal concluded on a sweet note with strawberry cheesecake and pistachio chocolate mousse. The evening’s chair, Brockett, drew the event to a close by thanking everyone before all departed to enjoy the thrilling, high-energy “Wicked Divas” concert.

Chalk full of Broadway and popular tunes, the performance, led by Maestro Kaufman featured “Wicked” marvels Mauzey and Murney per-

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“Wicked Divas” Julia Murney (left) and Alli Mauzey (right) during concert

forming captivating musical favorites, enhanced by the full symphony orchestra. The program began with the Overture from “Gypsy” and selections from Bizet’s “divaesque” Spanish-infused “Carmen,” followed by Mauzey and Murney singing “All That Jazz” from “Chicago,” hits from “Ragtime,” “Think of Me” from “Phantom of the Opera” and “Ring Them Bells” (in the style of the iconic diva Liza Minnelli).

The dynamic singing duo returned to the stage for “My Heart Will Go On” from “Titanic,” “Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz” and a finale featuring songs from “Wicked.”

Pacific Symphony League: While members of the League vary in age and background, each shares a passion for music. It is through this passion that League members remain

active volunteers in supporting music education and opera-vocal projects throughout Orange County. Since the League’s creation alongside the Symphony’s inception almost 35 years ago, its members have been volunteering and lending a hand with Symphony programs such as Target Symphony in the Cities, Musical Carnival (part of Family Musical Mornings) and running the Symphony Shop in the concert hall lobby during most performances. In addition to volunteering, the League also plays a significant role in fundraising to support the Symphony’s music education programs. In addition to the altruistic efforts made by its members, the League also hosts events, such as the Symphony’s Pops Opening Night.

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Girl Scouts Recognizes Outstanding Alumnae and Raise $218,000 at Celebrate Leadership Gala More than 300 guests came together during Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary year to recognize 12 extraordinary local female leaders, all Girl Scout Alumnae, and raise $218,000 for Girl Scouts of Orange County at the Third Annual Celebrate Leadership Gala at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach.

As guests approached the Island Hotel, they were greeted by a custom mint green Fiat, fitted appropriately with a Girl Scout sash and decals, provided

by Orange Coast Fiat.

During the reception, guests nibbled on a variety of marvelous goodies including Grilled Ginger Shrimp with Cucumbers and Wasabi, Smoked Salmon on a Savory Cheese, Crostini with Olive Tapenade and Roma Tomatoes, Miniature Beef Wellingtons with Red Wine Sauce, Baked Brie in Phyllo with Walnuts, and Southwest Chicken Spring Rolls with Cilantro Plum Sauce.

They also enjoyed signature Chocolate Mint Martinis rimmed with crushed Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, hosted by Blue Ice Vodka.

There were more than 100 Silent Auction items available for guests to bid on before heading into the ballroom for a moving program highlighting the dramatic impact of Girl Scouting on the lives of the 12 honorees. Each honoree was matched with a current Orange County Girl Scout through a shared leadership trait, linking these leaders of today with leaders of tomorrow. Each Girl Scout presented her honoree an art canvas that she designed herself to embody the leadership trait they share.

The 2012 Celebrate Leadership Honorees were: Victoria Collins, Sophie Hall Cripe, Janet Toll Davidson, Kristina Dodge, Suzanne Huffmon Esber, Tamara Fairbanks, Kathryn Cenci, Judy Koyama, Heidi Miller, Tricia Raymund, Barbara Roberts, and Sudi Shoja.

Dinner was delicious with a starter of organic baby greens with chevre, candied pecans, roasted apples and balsamic dressing. The entrée was short rib served on truffle risotto and pan roasted local sea bass served with sweet potato hash and haricot verts. For dessert, guests enjoyed an assortment of mini dessert creations topped by a Girl Scout 100th birthday mint cheese cake.

Guests went home with a beautiful 2013 Keepsake Calendar, featuring stunning photographs of the 12 honorees with their partner Girl Scouts.

The live auction gave way for some fierce bidding by some, as there was an assortment of exciting items up for grabs; a dinner for four at Disneyland’s Club 33 went for $1,200; a personal golf tournament for 12 at Shady Canyon golf course sold for $2,600; while an 18” strand of Akoya Pearls with diamond rondels from Mikimoto brought in $6,400. There was also a “Lockup and Lunch” - a Personal Tour by Sheriff Hutchens of the Orange County Jail that one lucky winner purchased for $850 and a seven night stay at Las Mananitas Resort in San Jose del Cabo fetched $2,300. A very lucky family also walked away with two First Class Tickets on American Airlines with a 3 night stay at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort at Disney World for $3,700.

Funds raised at the Third Annual Celebrate Leadership Gala support Girl Scouts of Orange County’s quality leadership development programs for more than 23,000 Girl Scouts who represent every neighborhood and zip code in Orange County and to recruit, train, and support the more than 10,000 adult volunteers who guide and support them. Girl Scouts is the nation’s preeminent leadership development program in the country and the leading authority on girls’ healthy development. According to a recent study conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute in conjunction with an independent research firm, women who were Girl Scouts as children display significantly more positive life outcomes than non-Girl Scout alumnae, with higher perceptions of self, higher rates of volunteerism and civic engagePage 10

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Celebrate Leadership Co-Chairs Dana Agamalian and Lee Ann Canaday.

Celebrate Leadership Honoree Kathryn Cenci, Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom, and Girl Scouts of Orange County CEO Nancy Nygren

Celebrate Leadership Honorees (from left) Sophie Hall Cripe, Kathryn Cenci, Tricia Raymund, Suzanne Huffmon Esber, Janet Toll Davidson, Tamara Fairbanks, Victoria Collins, Girl Scouts of Orange County CEO Nancy Nygren, Sudi Shoja, Barbara Roberts, Heidi Miller, Kristina Dodge and Judy Koyama

ment, higher rates of college education and higher household incomes than non-alumnae.

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts, the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Orange County, more than 23,000 Girl Scouts from every social and economic background are developing values, skills and abilities for success in the 21st century. According to a recent study conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute in conjunction with an independent research firm, women who were Girl Scouts as children display significantly more positive life outcomes than non-Girl Scout alumnae. Girl Scout alumnae have higher perceptions of self, higher rates of volunteerism and civic engagement, higher rates of college education and higher household incomes than non-alumnae. To join, volunteer, reconnect with or donate to Girl Scouts, visit www.GirlScoutsOC.org.

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2013 Urban Vehicles of the Year Announced Cadillac ATS, Ram 1500 & Tesla Model S Decisive magazine has announced “The 2013 Urban Vehicles of the Year” after their selection by an esteemed panel of independent automotive journalists.

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By David White Legend has it that a renowned British wine taster was once presented with a flight of wines while wearing a blindfold. He nailed each wine, correctly identifying the grape and the region in which it was grown.

Toward the end of the challenge was a glass of water. Upon smelling and sampling it, the taster expressed bewilderment.

“I have no idea what this is,” he exclaimed, “but I can assure you it’s something I’ve never had before!”

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Sadly, there’s some truth to this retort. All too often, Pinot Grigio is simply a substitute for water. Massmarket bottlings are refreshing and fruity -- and deliver a buzz -- but they’re never very compelling.

This reality has tarred the reputation of all Italian white wines. That’s a shame, because Italy produces the most exciting whites in the world.

Even Pinot Grigio can be spectacular.

Italy has been producing wine for thousands of years. When the ancient Greeks colonized southern Italy, they called it “Oenotria,” or land of the vine.

Pinot Grigio gained a foothold in America in 1979, when wine importer Tony Terlato visited Milan in search of the “next great white wine.”

Terlato tasted a Pinot Grigio and “was taken by its fresh aromas, its crispness, freshness and the way it paired effortlessly with foods.” The next day, he drove to northern Italy’s Alto Adige region, where Italy’s best Pinot Grigio is grown. Upon arriving, he visited a local restaurant and ordered every Pinot Grigio on the wine list. Of the 18 bottles, Terlato most enjoyed the offering from Santa Margherita. He visited the winery the following day -- and returned to the United States as its sole importer.

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Over the past 33 years, however, Pinot Grigio has become a victim of its own success. Santa Margherita isn’t cheap -- it retails for $25. So the market has been flooded with cheap alternatives, led by brands like Cavit, Ruffino, and Ecco Domani.

There are better wines for the money. More grape varieties are planted in Italy than any other country in the world. Thousands of Italian wines make their way to the United States.

The most exciting whites come from northeast Italy, particularly the regions of Alto Adige, a neighbor to Austria and Switzerland, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which borders Slovenia to the east and Austria to the north.

Alto Adige is still home to the world’s best Pinot Grigio, but dozens of varieties flourish there. Pinot Bianco, for example, is more floral and mineral-driven than Pinot Grigio.

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia, commonly shortened to Friuli, is home to a host of obscure, fun, and versatile grapes like Ribolla Gialla and Friuliano. Producers in the region are also known for producing rich, complex blends and crisp, clean Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Southern Italy also generates delicious whites. My favorites come from Campania, where a grape called Fiano thrives. At first, Fiano typically comes across as an easy-drinking quaffer. But it can hold its own at any table -- and the better examples gain complexity with age. One of my favorites, Feudi di San Gregorio’s Fiano di Avellino, runs less than $20.

It’s no secret that Italy produces some of the finest red wines in the world. Top Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino easily command hundreds of dollars per bottle. But too many consumers disregard Italy’s whites thanks to the flood of cheap Pinot Grigio that’s come ashore.

They shouldn’t. Italy produces more distinctive wines than any other nation -- and its whites are positively electric.

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Trustee Sale No. 449173CA Loan No. 3011808700 Title Order No. 764520 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-18-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-21-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-29-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006000799928, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California, executed by: BRET P MOSHER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: ON THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE ORANGE CIVIC CENTER, 300 E. CHAPMAN, ORANGE CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $3,186,186.90 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 16 SAN SEBASTIAN NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 APN Number: 461-111-09 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class

or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-28-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www. auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. P1003770 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2012

Trustee Sale No.: 20120159902568 Title Order No.: 120275946 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/15/2004. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/21/2004 as Instrument No. 2004000559332 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BRIAN A HARNETT, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/17/2012 TIME OF SALE: 09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim-Orange County, 100 The City Drive Orange, CA. 92868 STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 405 INTREPID COURT, #20, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 APN#: 932-510-20 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the 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 $403,849.55. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120159902568. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 11/12/2012 P999099 11/23, 11/30, 12/07/2012

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legal notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-12-517392-AB Order No.: 6794103 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): J. BRIAN W. HORN AND SHERI L. W. HORN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000862862 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 12/14/2012 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: On the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $511,527.57 The purported property address is: 1423 MARINERS DR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Assessor’s Parcel No. 117-424-03 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:

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The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-517392-AB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-12-517392-AB IDSPub #0040397 11/23/2012 11/30/2012 12/7/2012

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Pacific Theatre Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker Suite”

Photos and Story By: Steve Wylie One of the traditions of the holiday season is the production Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite”. The Pacific Theatre Ballet will present its seventh annual production of this holiday classic on December 15 and 16 at the Laguna Hills Community Center.

The Pacific Theatre Ballet, under the direction of Ann-Marie McClellan, works closely with and draws its youthful cast from the Pacific Ballet Conservatory of Aliso Viejo.

“The Nutcracker” tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who dreams that her nutcracker doll becomes a prince who fights off the Mouse King, and then takes her to an enchanted Land of Sweets.

The Pacific Theatre Ballet’s production features a large cast, many of whom perform or share multiple roles over the six performance weekend. The role of Clara is played by two young and gifted dancers, Kendra Burke and Chloe Koutroulis. The Sugar Plum Fairy will be played by veterans Lauren Lyskoski and Brianne Pattee.

The Laguna Hills Community Center, located at 25555 Alicia Parkway, is an intimate venue that is perfect for this production. Refreshments will be served, and guests will have the opportunity to take photos with members of the cast.

Performances will be held at 1:00, 2:30, and 4:15 p.m. both days. Tickets are $11.00, and can be purchased through the Pacific Theatre Ballet’s website at www.pacifictheatreballet.com.

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