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Dressage Horses: An Overview What Makes a Horse Good for Dressage? By Rena Sherwood Any horse, pony, donkey or mule can learn to do the maneuvers used in dressage. However, it takes a certain type of horse to be able to win a Grand Prix dressage event (dressage’s highest level). Although many breeds can be found at a Grand Prix dressage event, they are all of a certain type - flexible like an archer’s bow. The Dressage Silhouette When you watch a Grand Prix dressage competition, it seems that all of the mounts have been cut out from different materials using the same pattern. Their shadows will cast nearly the same silhouette. Only their colors, sizes and thickness of tails tend to be only differing factors. Even while standing or doing extended gaits, the dressage horse must be well collected. This means that the neck is shaped like a curved bow, with the nose pointing mostly to the ground. The hindquarters should also be collected in that the hind legs are well under the horse and powering him along. By being collected, a horse is in a better position to stay
balanced and to listen to the rider’s silent aids. If you’ve ever seen a completely relaxed horse, their limbs look as if they’re all over the place. Their heads lower and they loose their roundness and their sense of balance. When they don’t have a rider, this isn’t so important. But with a rider’s weight, being suddenly asked to do a turn could make the horse stumble (at worst) or completely ignore the rider (at best). When a horse is collected and fits into the dressage silhouette, a rider can use very subtle signals to cue the horse as to what to do. Ideally, it looks as if the rider isn’t doing anything. This saves on a lot of tugging at a horse’s sensitive mouth. The Warmbloods The usual breeds in dressage Grand Prix events are warmbloods or sport horses. Warmbloods ride the happy balance between an Arabian’s almost fragile slimness and the sheer brute power of a draft horse. Older Thoroughbreds (while technically hotbloods), if they are trained slowly and allowed for their bodies to put on muscle before being asked to do
strenuous tasks, can make ideal dressage horses. Many warmblood or sport horse breeds do have Thoroughbred in their parent stock somewhere. Some even have draft horse or pony blood. There are such creatures as warmblood mules (a cross between a donkey jack and a warmblood mare) that can make excellent dressage competitors. Grand Prix dressage horse breeds include the Hanoverians, the Trakehner, the Belgian Warmblood, the Dutch Wa r m b l o o d , t h e Selle Francais, the Irish Sport Horse, the become limber enough to perform Lippizanner, the Andalusian and even dressage competitively. Performance the American Saddlebred and the is what counts, not a pedigree. Friesian. Crossbreeds can certainly
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The City of San Clemente is gearing up for summer beach going and tourism season. San Clemente Beach Lifeguards will be holding tryouts for seasonal ocean lifeguard and lifeguard trainee positions on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Marine Safety Division Headquarters, which is located on the beach north of the pier at 620 Avenida Del Mar. Tryouts start at 7:00 a.m. and consist of an 800-yard swim in 13.5 minutes or less and the completion of a 1,200-yard run-swim-run. The use of wetsuits, goggles, fins, or other swimming aids are not permitted. Later on the same day, the most successful candidates will be invited to an interview for an evaluation of their educational, training and work experience. Candidates who successfully complete this physical assessment and oral interview process will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92-hour training program held in April and May. To be eligible, candidates must be at least 16 years of age with a valid work permit by June 30, 2012. Applicants under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form prior to participating in the tryouts. Applicants must complete an on-line application at www.san-clemente.org/ jobs or apply in person at the Marine Safety Division Headquarters. The Ocean Lifeguard position is paid $15.97 to $19.41 per hour and the entry level Lifeguard Trainee pay is $8.47 per hour. For details, contact Rod Mellott at mellottr@san-clemente.org or call (949) 361-8219.
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SAN CLEMENTE Dressage Riders Pursue Olympic Dreams at Upcoming Mid-Winter Dressage Fair and Festival of the Horse
Jan Ebeling and Rafalca at the 2011 Festival of the Horse (Photo: Jennier Keeler)
Written by Jennifer Keeler - Yellow Horse Marketing Athletes around the world who compete in sports ranging from archery to weightlifting are dreaming about the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Equestrians are no exception, and West Coast dressage riders will begin their quests for a team berth at Cornerstone Event Management’s Mid-Winter Dressage Fair CDI-W and Festival of the Horse CDI 3* competitions in California this spring. The Mid-Winter Dressage Fair CDIW/Y/J, scheduled for February 23 - 26 in Burbank, CA, will be the first West Coast qualifying competition for the 2012 Olympic Games Dressage Team Selection Trials, and is also one of only two California qualifiers for the 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Finals. Competitors attending the MidWinter Dressage Fair will experience a whole new look to the Los Angeles Page 6
Equestrian Center, as hi-tech and horse-friendly Olympic Mix footing has been installed in the outside large oval ring, including the warm-up area. Regardless of weather, horses will be able to show off the best of their abilities in this soft, stable, non-slip footing, which is the same high-tech formula used at such prestigious events as the World Cup Finals and the Olympic Games. Officiating for this High Performance competition will be Jean-Michele Roudier (5*) of France, who will serve as a member of the ground jury for this summer’s Olympic Games. Roudier will be joined by esteemed judges Linda Zang (5* USA), Cara Whitham (5* CAN), Eddy de Wolff (4* NED), Jayne Ayers (4* USA), and Brenda Minor (4* CAN). In addition to High Performance dressage, the Mid-Winter Dressage Fair will also feature five team challenges, adding a new element of competition and excitement for all levels of riders. The $750 CDI Challenge and $500 Freestyle Challenge will pair riders from the CDI Grand Prix and Prix St.
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Georges/Intermediaire I divisions, while open show competitors will vie for additional prize money in the ProAm Upper Level Challenge (Third and Fourth Levels); Pro-Am Lower Level Challenge (First and Second Levels); and the All Amateur Training Level Challenge. In an exciting development for this year’s show calendar, Cornerstone Event Management is working with Blenheim EquiSport to bring their second Olympic Games qualifier, the Festival of the Horse CDI 3*/Y/J, to “The Oaks” in beautiful San Juan Capistrano on March 29 - 31. As the site of the 2004 and 2008 U.S. Dressage Selection Trials for the Olympic Games, it was only natural for this spectacular facility to once again open its doors to North America’s top dressage competitors. Long known for its outstanding footing, “The Oaks” facility includes five sand and fiber arenas, with separate warm-up and lunging rings. The ground jury for this event will also feature a 2012 Olympic Games judge, the USA’s Gary Rock-
well (5*), joined by Mary Seefried (5* AUS), Jane Weatherwax (4* USA), Lorraine MacDonald (4* CAN), and Gabriel Armando (3* ARG). For additional excitement, the Festival of the Horse CDI will be held in conjunction with the Blenheim Spring Classic Hunter/Jumper show, featuring the $40,000 Grand Prix Jumping Event. “I am very excited about holding the Festival of the Horse CDI 3* in San Juan Capistrano and working with the Blenheim EquiSport team,” said event organizer Glenda McElroy. “They have produced so many top hunter/ jumper events that it’s difficult to count them. Now this facility, with its outstanding footing and atmosphere, will give dressage riders another option for enjoying top competition. I see this as a tremendous opportunity for bigger and better events, more excitement for competitors and spectators, and exposure to a new audience. It should be very positive for dressage.”
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Private Yacht Cruise Benefits Red Cross As the sun set in Newport Harbor, around 50 philanthropists, VIP’s and special guests of the American Red Cross were catered to an extraordinary evening of cocktails, dinner and a harbor cruise featuring Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, the “category 5 general” of Hurricane Katrina fame as the featured guest speaker. Climbing aboard the 105 foot custom built multimillion dollar motor yacht; folks were amazed by its beauty. Bill and Sue Johnson, from Johnson Machinery are the proud owners of The “Dulcinea” and hosted this exquisite evening to benefit the American Red Cross. The yacht was built in 1988 and travels from as far as Sitka, Alaska to the Panama Canal. This luxury yacht is equipped with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with beautiful exterior teak decks and ripsaw white oak. The inside is just as sleek with top of the line beautiful décor, utilizing granite and marble along with hand laid tile. It takes about three full time crew members to run the boat while traveling; Captain Ron Stephens kept us on track circling the bay at a nice cruising speed that was smooth as glass. Enjoying the appetizers created by Robert Redmond Catering in Newport Beach, guests dined on caprese salad skewers, vegetable tarts of roasted peppers and eggplant with goat cheese, stuffed artichoke hearts with Lemon Aioli and Focaccia with three cheeses and sun dried tomatoes. Dinner consisted of Field of Greens salad with lemon thyme dressing, California Fresh Asparagus, and Chicken Tetrazzini with mushrooms, almonds and water chestnuts. Dessert guests enjoyed cream puffs with fresh caramel and whip cream, chocolate chip and palmiers cookies. While everyone was enjoying their delectable desserts, Rick Reiff, host of SoCal Insider on PBS SoCal welcomed and thanked those that were there. He introduced Stanley Purdue, the CEO of The American Red Cross serving Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Purdue introduced and thanked Bill and Sue Johnson for hosting the intimate affair on their yacht and also recognized them as founding members of the Humanitarian Circle of the American Red Cross. The Humanitarian Circle is an exclusive group of leaders who utilize their collective financial power to change lives and strengthen their communities through their support of the American Red Cross. He also recognized Suzanne Fradette and Ellie McGrew as Founding members of the Tiffany Circle, a society of women leaders and philanthropists that was started two years ago. They are both lifetime members pledging $100,000 over 10 years. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré then came up and spoke to the group. His passion is very evident for the American Red Cross, telling everyone he wants to create a “culture of preparedness” and that he’s committed to spending the second half of his life to this. “Every effort I take, whether it is my website, public speaking/lectures, fundraisers or the books I have written or will write, will be committed to this cause,” he said. He also encouraged everyone to learn first aid and CPR, and especially to be prepared for a disaster. Those who the Red Cross helps are normally those who do not have family or another place to go in case of an emergency. The Red Cross also is there for our military; he spent 37 years, 3 months and 3 days in the Army - 9 ½ of those years were overseas. He spoke about World War I, how there were 30 million Red Cross volunteers in the United States. That’s twice as many as we have today he announced. Money needs to be raised to help the organization help America. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donation of time, money and blood to do its work. So whether it’s a call for a hurricane or a heart attack; a call for blood or a call for help, the American Red Cross is there to help. For more information visit www.oc-redcross.org. Photos By Ann Chatillon Page 12
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Ishell Linares, Ole and Michele Nielsen with Bill Blanning and Bridget Kelly
Bill and Sue Johnson pose outside “The Dulcinea”
Mary Ann Brown with Rick Reiff and Suzanne Fradette
Ret. Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré poses with Courtney and Harald Herrmann
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The Basic Dressage Principles By Stacie Campuzano Dressage, a French term, is fundamentally the schooling or education of the horse. Therefore, dressage principles are for every horse. The primary aim of dressage is to create a riding horse that is a calm, obedient and willing partner athletically capable of meeting the rider’s demands. It is based on a systematic process of training that began with the ancient Greeks, continued through the Renaissance, and remains today as both a classical art for maximizing the capabilities of all riding horses and as a form of competition in itself. In 1912 a scale of training was established which has been streamlined into a globally recognized schematic to demonstrate the subsequent stages of development in the training of a horse. The United States Dressage Federation calls it the Pyramid of Training. The steps of the training scale are Rhythm, Suppleness, Contact, Impulsion, Straightness, and Collection. However, these basic dressage principles can be succinctly categorized by the enduring axiom that a horse should be ridden, “calm, forward, and straight.” This is quintessentially the dressage principle by which all horses are ridden and trained. Without them, no other aspect of the training scale can be effectively developed. Horses performing without adherence to dressage principles are merely performing parlor tricks. Additionally, their physical and mental well-being is not being tended to. A horse that has been trained and ridden according to basic dressage principles is characterized by a balanced way of going. It will demonstrate cadenced light steps and a relative elevation of the forehand in relation to the haunches which will be more flexed and lowered. Horses that are ridden freely forward will step with the hind legs further under their mass, closer to the center of gravity. This quality is called engagement. As the horse becomes more engaged, the hind quarters will flex and lower on each step creating an undulating swing to the horse’s back so long as he has been kept calm in the process. Riding transitions and circles in thoughtful patterns allows a rider to both energize and quiet a horse as needed to create engagement without sacrificing the quality of calm while achieving a forward way of going. Typically, riding bent lines, like circles, figure eights and spirals have a calming effect on a horse. Straight lines on the other hand tend to energize a horse. Mixing them appropriately
allows a rider to develop the forward motion of the horse needed for good engagement while also keeping the horse relaxed. However, all horses have a stronger and weaker side much as humans do. For a horse, this means one side of the body is slightly hollow or concave in relation to the other which will feel bulging and stiff to the rider. This innate crookedness has the effect causing the horse to appear stiff during turns and sideward movements as well as lose its balance. A straightened horse will turn and execute bending and lateral movements with equal grace in both directions. The remedy is also the cure, and that is to ride bending lines and corners with attention to the horse using its whole body to bend from the poll to the tail as well to the left as it does to the right. Through practice, the horse will become more “straight” or evenly skilled from left to right. An onlooker watching a horse ridden and trained according to the basic principles of dressage, would see that a horse so well balanced would maintain nearly perfect rhythm and cadence as it performed the compulsory gaits and figures. Further, the horse by compassionate training would trust the rider and feel comfortable in the demands remaining calm. Gentle champing at the bit, a swinging tail, and a soft expression with the ears flicking curiously to the rider are key indicators of a calm horse that enjoys its partnership. Ultimately, the horse will become more beautiful by being ridden calm, forward, and straight than when it was still untrained and un-ridden. To this day, dressage tests are judged by criteria which seek to mea-
sure the degree to which the horse exhibits these qualities. In a dressage test, riders at sequential levels of increasing difficulty, each ride the same compulsory pattern as an individual. A twenty by sixty meter arena is marked with letters in specific locations establishing points where transitions between gaits or geometric figures must be placed. Riders are judged on a scale from zero to ten for each individual movement or transition within the test, with zero reflecting that the movement was not performed and a score of ten declaring that it was excellent. Marks are totaled and divided by the number of possible points should all elements have received a ten. The percentage is figured and this score is used to rank the competitors for the purpose of awards. A score in the range of the sixtieth percentile is considered adequate for the given level; however, riders seek to achieve scores into the seventieth percentile. Scores over 80% are rare and generally seen in freely composed rides to music for which there is an artistic component to the score. Only at the Olympic and World Class level are scores routinely over 80% in the highest placements. Riders find that paying close attention to the most basic principles of dressage through the whole test, they score higher than focusing on a few flashy movements while losing the quality of their basics in between. Many riders enjoy the fact that by riding the same compulsory pattern
at a series of events and under different panels of judges, they can see a trend of progression. On any given day, the winner has in reality shown the lesser of evils as a perfect score is virtually impossible. Therefore, the trend of scores an individual receives over a season is more indicative of success than the individual placing at any one event. Dressage is as much about the process as it is the destination. For many enthusiasts dressage is a path of achieving unity with the horse. Keeping the essential principles in mind anyone training a horse for any purpose can maximize its potential. Even a prospect for jumping or endurance racing will be easier to ride, more obedient, and maintain better physical health through the demands of sport if it is trained and ridden according the dressage principles of calm, forward and straight.
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CHARMING HUMPERDINCK’S OPERA, “HANSEL AND GRETEL” The captivating fairy tale opera, “Hansel and Gretel,” comes to life in full orchestral and vocal color for Pacific Symphony’s Family Musical Mornings’ unique production of Humperdinck’s beloved opera, created just for kids. Kicking off the Symphony’s new opera-vocal initiative—which includes a production of Puccini’s “La Bohème” this April and “Tosca” in February 2013—this 45-minute performance includes original narration and dialogue to introduce children to the beautiful and powerful instrument, the voice. Led by Assistant Conductor Maxim Eshkenazy, the orchestra and singers tell the familiar Brothers Grimm story of two siblings who venture into a magical forest to find a gingerbread house made of candy. But, beware! A wicked witch wants to turn them into a snack! Staged with costumes, props and scenery projected on the big screen. Presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank and underwritten by the Honorable H. Warren and Janet Siegel, “Hansel and Gretel” takes place Saturday, March 3, at 10 and 11:30 a.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $19-36 and include a Musical Carnival before or after the show (more below). For more information or to purchase tickets call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. “The music of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ is luscious, but merry in style,” says Maestro Eshkenazy. “It’s romantic music that accompanies a very special fairytale. To add character to the children on stage, the opera includes folk tunes, children-like songs, but it remains masterfully orchestrated. Overall the whole opera is beautiful, but what grabs my attention is the overture, which starts with just the Page 14
horns but then goes into a rich string sound that I just love.” The Symphony is collaborating with Chapman University to further its educational mission and to allow the young audience at Family concerts to see performers closer to their own age. Additional projects with Chapman include performances in the lobby before upcoming classical concerts and participating in opera outings hosted by the Symphony. “With our new opera-vocal initiative including a semi-staged production of ‘La Bohème’ on our classical series, it’s important to us to present the same art form to children and their parents as well,” Eshkenazy continues. “It’s very gratifying to work with voice, and the Chapman students are gaining a lot of experience from our collaboration. I’m having a great time. Differing from most opera productions, the Symphony brings the orchestra out of the pit and onto the stage to deliver the lush, Wagnerian compositions of Humperdinck. In addition to the concert, children and families are invited to attend the Musical Carnival beginning at 9 a.m. (for the 10 a.m. concert) and 12:15 p.m. (for the 11:30 a.m. concert). The carnival features Chapman singers, a Spotlight on Voice, Ask the Orchestra, Instrument Test Drive, Meet the Musicians, Meet the Young Musicians (from Pacific
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Symphony Youth Ensembles) and a trumpet duo to greet everyone with fanfare. “I remember reading the Brothers Grimm story as a boy, and I was very afraid of the witch!” says Eshkenazy. “She could chop me into little pieces and throw me in a cooking pot! But this opera is specially designed for children with all of the best parts and is going to be great fun.” Family Musical Mornings concludes on May 12, for the season’s final concert, “Happily Ever After?” featuring selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty.” Children are welcome to come dressed as their favorite fairy tale characters.
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Grand Giant Cabbages Encourage Kids To Garden The North American youth is perhaps the future of gardening… Perhaps no other greenhouse grower is doing more to foster young gardeners than Bonnie Plants of Union Springs, Alabama. The company operates from 65 growing stations, in 48 states and its primary products are vegetable and herb plants offered at garden retailers nationwide (Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart and 3700 independents.) Through the company’s Third Grade Cabbage Program, Bonnie Plants has shared more than 11 million cabbage plants with young students across the nation since 2002. Teachers can sign their classes up (for free) at www.bonnieplants.com. Last season more than 1.5 million kids participated. The cabbage plants delivered to third grade classrooms by Bonnie Plants are O.S. Cross, (OS stands for oversized) –this variety of cabbage can grow upwards of 40lbs. Once the cabbage is fully grown students submit their photos of their cabbages to their teacher who picks “best in class”. Statewide “best in class” photos are then entered in a random drawing and State Agricultural Commissioners, state to state, randomly select their state’s winner. Bonnie Plants awards each state win-
ner $1,000 towards education. “The joy of gardening and the satisfaction of growing healthy food are gifts that kids never outgrow. said Stan Cope, President of Bonnie Plants. Bonnie Plants recently partnered with Growums, an online company, to promote gardening and healthy eating to kids. Bonnie licensed 8 animated veggie and herb characters that interact with users on www. growums.com Children purchasing these products receive a code on the plant tag that allows them to interact on the website with characters such as Hal E. Peno, Princess Strawberry and Duke the Cuke. Growums character images will be prominently displayed on all Bonnie’s point of purchase materials including the wraps for the company’s biodegradable pots. Children can log on to Growums.com and play with the animated veggies and herb characters in a virtual world. “With its entertaining characters, engaging videos, games and activities, the Growums brand is a great conduit to reach our next generation of gardeners” Cope said. “This experience-based learning will help inspire and build a love of gardening that will last a lifetime.
France’s Award-Winning Ebène Quartet Makes its Debut at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
One of the most sought-after chamber groups in the world, France’s Ebène Quartet, will perform in Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Concert Series March 3 in Samueli Theater. For its Segerstrom Center debut, the ensemble’s program will include Mozart’s Quartet in C Major, K. 465, “Dissonance;” Schubert’s Quartet in A minor, Op. 29, No. 1, D. 804, “Rosamunde” and Tchaikovsky’s Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, “Accordion.” The quartet is comprised of Pierre Colombet, violin; Gabriel Le Magadure, violin; Mathieu Herzog, viola and Raphaël Merlin, cello. The New Yorker described the group’s playing as “so secure, alive, rich-toned and profoundly musical… they seem bound for greatness.” Distinguished by its youth, open-mindedness and versatility, the Ebène Quartet has had a meteoric rise to the top. The quartet made its U.S. debut tour in March 2009 to widespread, dazzling critical acclaim. The tour featured performances in Boston, Seattle and Washington, D.C., and at Carnegie Hall. Tickets to see the Ebène Quartet are $60 and are available now at SCFTA.org, by calling (714) 556-2787 and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. For inquiries about group ticket discounts, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746. A free Preview Talk with
musicologist and author Herbert Glass will take place at 7:15 p.m. in Samueli Theater. Segerstrom Center applauds the Colburn Foundation for its generous support of this concert. Classical KUSC 91.5 is the Media Sponsor of the 2011-2012 Concert Series. The Ebène Quartet has studied extensively with the Ysaÿe Quartet in Paris as well as with the eminent Gábor Takács, Eberhard Feltz and György Kurtág. Since its dramatic 2004 triumph at the prestigious ARD international competition in Munich, where the quartet was also awarded five additional special prizes, the Ebène has gone on to win the ForbergSchneider Foundation’s Belmont Prize in 2005. It has since remained close to the foundation, which has very generously arranged to have the quartet outfitted with several unique Italian instruments, on loan to the quartet members from private owners. From “promising young ensemble,” the Ebène Quartet has grown to become one of today’s foremost quartets on the international scene. In 2006, the foursome was specially selected to take part in the BBC’s esteemed “New GenerationArtists” scheme and in 2007, became Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award winners. The support of the Borletti-Buitoni Foundation sponsored
its first, critically acclaimed live recording of works by Haydn as well as a second CD entirely devoted to works of Bartók. The year 2009 marked the beginning of an especially fruitful collaboration with the Virgin Classics label. The quartet’s Debussy, Ravel and Fauré recording was awarded several prizes, including “Chamber Music Record of the Year” by ECHO-Klassik, the fff Télérama award, the “CHOC” Monde de la Musique award and, most notably, “Recording of the Year” by the prestigious magazine Gramophone. There followed a Brahms CD with the pianist Akiko Yamamoto, which demonstrated once again how at ease
the quartet performs in a range of styles. A jazz and world music album, titled Fiction, was released in Fall 2010. The Ebène received an Echo Award and nearly hit the top of the charts. At the beginning of 20112012 season, Virgin Classics released a live DVD of Fiction, recorded at Folies Bergère in Paris. The quartet’s new CD featuring Mozart’s String Quartets (KV 421, KV 465) and Divertimento KV 138 stays true to its focus on classical music. The Ebène Quartet has recently begun teaching at the prestigious Colburn in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit Quatuorebene.com
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 447582CA Loan No. 3013345180 Title Order No. 704138 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-28-2007. 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 03-02-2012 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-06-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2007000144125, , and as modified by the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on 03-13-2009, Book , Page , Instrument 2009000119052 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California, executed by: MARY GALAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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: THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA Legal Description: PARCEL 1: LOT 39 OF TRACT NO. 16615, AS SHOWN ON A MAP (‘’MAP’’) RECORDED IN BOOK 865, PAGES 1 TO 11 INCLUSIVE, OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS A N D R E S T R I C T I O N S A N D R E S E RVAT I O N O F E A S E M E N T S F O R TA L E G A ( ‘ ’ M A S T E R DECLARATION ‘’) RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19990686286, AND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL MASTER DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR PHASE 1 OF STELLA MARE (LOTS 35 TO 39, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 60 TO 63, INCLUSIVE, OF TRACT NO. 16615) (‘’SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION’’) RECORDED FEBRUARY 6, 2006 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2006000082187, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,111,903.79 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 76 VIA REGALO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 APN Number: 708-093-19 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: 02-09-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4194295 02/10/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0113241 Title Order No. 11-0092856 Investor/Insurer No. 6401738544 APN No. 930-12-408 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JEHU HAND, TRUSTEE OF THE JEHU HAND LIVING TRUST DATED 02/03/2005, dated 09/27/2006 and recorded 10/3/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000656034, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 03/05/2012 at 12:00PM, At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 24351 PASTO ROAD #B, DANA POINT, CA, 92629. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $340,763.27. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/09/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4185717 02/10/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 242942CA Loan No. 0082604778 Title Order No. 443496 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-22-2003. 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 03-09-2012 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-29-2003, Book , Page , Instrument 2003001524758, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California, executed by: JEFFREY L. RAY AND JENNA RAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, 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: THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA Legal Description: LOT 68 IN BLOCK 14 OF TRACT NO. 793, IN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24, PAGE(S) 1 TO 5, INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $363,889.55 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 103 WEST ESCALONES SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 APN Number: 058-052-41 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: 0210-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4197274 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012, 03/02/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0136645 Title Order No. 11-0116301 Investor/Insurer No. 7009393567 APN No. 123-331-26 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRUCE J REVILLA AND BRENDA SUE REVILLA, HUSBAND AND WIFE., dated 11/03/2006 and recorded 11/9/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000758303, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 at 9:00AM, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim - Orange County, 100 The City Drive Orange, CA 92868 Grand Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 26911 CALLE VERANO, DANA POINT, CA, 92624. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $530,344.58. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/18/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4186403 02/24/2012, 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 239593CA Loan No. 3011072190 Title Order No. 276258 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-10-2006. 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 0316-2012 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-22-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006000787851, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California, executed by: LINDA L WALKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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: THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA Legal Description: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/8TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF TRACT 13710, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 631, PAGES 31 & 32, OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID ORANGE COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: (A) UNITS 1 THROUGH 8 AS SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-237197, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. B) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS PATIOS, GARAGES AND DECKS AS SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ABOVE REFERRED TO. RESERVING THEREFROM, FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND OTHERS EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, ENCROACHMENT, SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, DRAINAGE, USE, ENJOYMENT, REPAIRS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDONATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, WHICH WAS RECORDED MAY 4, 1989, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-237195, IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PARCEL 2: UNIT 3 AS SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 3: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 1, DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE, DESIGNED AS PATIOS, GARAGES AND DECKS, AS APPURTENANT TO PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $872,793.51 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 24486 ALTA VISTA DRIVE DANA POINT, CA 92629 APN Number: 936-36-232 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: 02-24-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARIA MAYORGA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4198809 02/24/2012, 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-476802-AB Order #: 6076067 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2006. 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): DANIEL R. GANNINGER AND LISBETH A. GANNINGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Recorded: 5/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000333310 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 3/26/2012 at 9:00 AM PST Place of Sale: At the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 in the Grand Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $388,522.26 The purported property address is: 27 AVENIDA BRIO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Assessor’s Parcel No. 933-73-189 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 Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 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. IDSPub #0021702 2/24/2012 3/2/2012 3/9/2012
The San Clemente News NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 450913CA Loan No. 3013598572 Title Order No. 849461 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-30-2007. 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 03-02-2012 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-07-2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2007000296457, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California, executed by: PU-KI CHONG AND YUNG OK CHONG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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: THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA Legal Description: A CONDOMINIUM COMPOSED OF: PARCEL 1: UNIT NO. 26 AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN (‘’PLAN’’) FOR POINTE MONARCH TRACT NO. 14605 (PHASE 2), WHICH PLAN WAS RECORDED MAY 15, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2003000558794 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE PLAN ENCUMBERS LOTS 1, 5 AND 7 OF TRACT NO. 14605, IN THE CITY OF DANA POINT, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 841, PAGE(S) 8 TO 12 INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: AN UNDIVIDED ONE/SEVENTEENTHS (1/17THS) FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN THE COMMON AREA DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR POINT MONARCH (‘’DECLARATION’’), RECORDED MARCH 6, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2003000246522 AND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED NOTICE OF ADDITION OF TERRITORY AND SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR POINT MONARCH (PHASE 2) (‘’NOTICE’’), RERECORDED OCTOBER 21, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2003001297510, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PARCEL 3: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, INCLUDING SIDEYARD PURPOSES IF APPLICABLE, ALL AS MAY BE SHOWN IN THE PLAN AND/OR AS ARE DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND NOTICE. PARCEL 4: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE STREET ACCESS EASEMENT DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 2004 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2004000124434 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,601,532.86 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 20 VIA SIENNA DANA POINT, CA 92629 APN Number: 93936-762 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: 02-10-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4191054 02/10/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0035422 Title Order No. 08-8-148374 Investor/Insurer No. 1010370706 APN No. 936-15-005 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DEANNA ALLEN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 10/03/2006 and recorded 10/10/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000672741, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 03/12/2012 at 12:00PM, At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1412 BUENA VISTA #5, SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 92672. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $652,539.91. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/24/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4197393 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012, 03/02/2012
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San Clemente Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0112373 Title Order No. 11-0094169 Investor/Insurer No. 127082113 APN No. 688-271-38 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JAMES M YACKLEY, AND CYNTHIA M YACKLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/13/2006 and recorded 2/23/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000123271, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 03/05/2012 at 12:00PM, At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 55 VIA SONRISA, SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 926735691. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $769,765.07. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/02/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4194023 02/10/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0131208 Title Order No. 11-0110863 Investor/Insurer No. 123713452 APN No. 672-401-10 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/21/2005. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GERALD K TANAKA, AND JEAN R TANAKA, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 12/21/2005 and recorded 12/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005001035817, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 03/12/2012 at 9:00AM, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim - Orange County, 100 The City Drive Orange, CA 92868 Grand Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 33 MARBELLA, DANA POINT, CA, 926294118. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $2,118,748.69. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/08/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4186233 02/10/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/24/2012
February 24, 2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0136645 Title Order No. 11-0116301 Investor/Insurer No. 7009393567 APN No. 123-331-26 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRUCE J REVILLA AND BRENDA SUE REVILLA, HUSBAND AND WIFE., dated 11/03/2006 and recorded 11/9/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000758303, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 at 9:00AM, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim - Orange County, 100 The City Drive Orange, CA 92868 Grand Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 26911 CALLE VERANO, DANA POINT, CA, 92624. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $530,344.58. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/18/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4186403 02/24/2012, 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012
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Winners of Concerto Competition Perform at Saddleback College
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CHP Settles Suit Over Leaked Photos of Deceased Orange County Teen nicole catsouras In October of 2006 grisly photographs of an Orange County teen killed in a car accident began spreading online. The photos were leaked by the California Highway Patrol. The Law Firm of Bremer Whyte filed an immediate lawsuit and coordinated efforts with the family to get the offending photos off of the web. After five years of legal battling, the young woman’s family has settled the lawsuit against the CHP. The photos from the Halloween 2006 accident graphically show 18-year-old Nicole “Nikki” Catsouras maimed in her father’s mangled Porsche. Lead by Keith Bremer and Tyler Offenhauser, the family filed a lawsuit against the CHP, launching an unprecedented legal discussion. At the time the lawsuit was filed, the law did not recognize the right of family members to sue for invasion of privacy involving photos of the dead on the internet. But that changed in 2010 when the state’s 4th District Court of Appeal established that surviving family members have a right to sue for invasion of privacy in such cases. “The Catsouras family is pleased that this case established laws to protect against this type of activity going forward, and that it raised significant awareness concerning cyberbullying,” Keith Bremer said in a front page OC Register article on the case. “Public entities throughout the U.S. have now established protocols to ensure photos like these that serve no public benefit remain protected Page 18
so that other families are not subject to the taunting and bullying that still goes on even today.” (Source: OC Register) As part of the settlement, the California Highway Patrol also agreed to cooperate with the family in fighting to remove the images from the Internet. “No amount of money can compensate for the pain the Catsouras family has suffered,” CHP spokeswoman Fran Clader said in a statement. “We have reached a resolution with the family to save substantial costs of continued litigation and a jury trial. It is our hope that with this legal issue resolved, the Catsouras family can receive some closure.” (Source: LATimes.com) The family expressed congratulations to Keith G. Bremer and his team of attorneys for their thoughtful and aggressive approach on behalf of the Catsouras family. To speak with Keith directly and for more information regarding the case, please call (949) 221-1000.
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Catch a Rising Star! with the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Branden Muresan, presents winners of the Annual Music Teachers Association of California Concerto Competition on Saturday, March 10th at 8pm in the McKinney Theatre. Conducted by Branden Muresan, this varied program features newly discovered young musical talent. Featured soloists are Saddleback students Chris Healy, cellist, and Saddleback College student Suzanne Kite, violinist. The program includes Gioacchino Rossini: Overture to L’italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers); Aram Khachaturian: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Movement 1; Gabriel Faure: Elegy Op. 24 for Cello and Orchestra; and Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 Op. 95From the New World. A pre-concert interactive lecture will be presented by Dr. Donald Barra, Founding Director of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, from 7:15 to 7:45 pm. Dr. Barra holds an A.B. degree from the Eastman School of Music, an M.S. degree from the Juilliard School of Music, and an Ed. D. from Columbia University. He taught and conducted at Columbia University, University of Pittsburgh, New York University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and other institutions. He conducted orchestras throughout the United States, Canada and Europe including the Moscow Philharmonic, Wheeling, Denver, Annapolis, Santa Barbara, Chicago, Regina (Canada), Cleveland, Lexington, Pittsburgh, Amarillo, Kansas City, and Cannes -Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur (France). For 21 years he was Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras at San Diego State University and Artistic Director of The San Diego Chamber Orchestra.
Tickets are $10 general; $7 students/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-582-4656 (noon-4, Tues-Sat) to order your tickets or online atwww. saddleback.edu/arts. Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to Theatre Circle, turning right into Lot 12. The Music Department has established a comprehensive program which is considered to be one of the finest in California: a complete lowerdivision curriculum for transferring music majors, numerous performance groups, private and group lessons, a full concert series with faculty and guest artists, and general music courses. The nationally recognized faculty is dedicated to performance and to teaching in all areas such as vocal, instrumental, jazz, guitar and piano. Other music classes include harmony, musicianship, composition, history and appreciation of western art music, rock, jazz and world. Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers more than 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visitwww.saddleback.edu. For Fine Arts events, visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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Debra Kovacs Ranked #39 Worldwide As a real estate professional who continues to successfully navigate one of the most challenging markets in recent history, Debra Kovacs is constantly asked, “What’s your secret?” She never hesitates in her answer. “There is no secret to success,” she asserts. “ It’s hard work, adaptability and a commitment to meeting your clients’ needs. As our market and industry continue to shift, smart agents are amending their businesses accordingly. Those of us who have remained in the industry are here because this is our career, not a job.” Debra knows plenty about working beyond the traditional 9-10-5 model. Before dedicating herself to real estate she owned and ran a complete design center for over a decade. From new home interiors and retail schemes to staging and decorating model homes, she worked closely with clients to assist them in creating unique spaces that reflected their lifestyles. And as a real estate professional, she taps into the very skills that helped her build a thriving design business. “Real estate is a complex industry,” observes Debra. “While incorporating and utilizing technology is essential, this business is still about people, about relationships.” She makes a point of engaging in face-to-face meetings with her clients at the onset of any transaction because, says Debra, “Why would someone entrust me with one of the largest investments in their lives if we can’t actually sit down and talk to each other?” Building a strong level of communication is critical, she explains, particularly when issues or challenges arise. ‘’I’m direct and straightforward with the information I present to my clients,” Debra notes. “It is important to me that they have the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for themselves and their families.” As a longtime resident of Coto de Caza, Debra is intimately familiar with the community’s resources and amenities. Her ability to pair clients with neighborhoods that meet their lifestyle criteria adds immeasurable value to the level of service she provides. “ It’s convenient, particularly for individuals who are coming in from other regions, not to have to research every detail of the community,” she explains. A topproducing agent who has ranked #1 within the CENTURY 21 Award system in South County for over 10 years, In 2011 Debra was recently recognized as 39th worldwide from a field of 7600 offices and 71 countries and from a pool of over 112,000 agents. She personally handled over 44 closed transactions. Debra notes that her consistent production belies a deeper understanding of the market trends within the region. “I’m constantly showing and selling homes,” she states. “ I have a strong working knowledge of market values and trends, and use that information to best position my clients in their real estate transactions.” Achieving status as one of the region’s most successful real estate professionals doesn’t happen without exceptional support. Debra’s assistant has been a part of her business for a decade. “My team is an extension of me,” she offers. “ In every aspect of my business, I work with individuals who offer the utmost in client care. This ensures that my clients’ needs are consistently being met.” Throughout the transaction, she adds, Debra takes the lead on communication and negotiation, utilizing her experience and extensive network of colleagues and industry-related specialists to facilitate a smooth and successful experience. In order to best meet the diverse needs of her clientele, Debra remains committed to ongoing education and utilizing the vast resources available through CENTURY 21 Award, the brokerage that launched her real estate career. “This company has stood by me for over eleven years, supporting me in building my business and offering my clients the best possible care,” she asserts. “In addition to an in-house marketing department, strong relocation division and the convenience of in-house escrow, I am also privy to the knowledge and experience of an incredible management team. The support and resources available through CENTURY 21 Award have been integral components to my success. Debra is adept at working with a range of transactions including high-end and luxury home sales, REO and short sales, and relocations. Strong online and print marketing campaigns include beautiful photography designed to showcase each home’s unique beauty. In addition to her top-producer status within her brokerage, she has also earned recognition as one of CENTURY 21’s top-10 agents worldwide. After over two decades of real estate, Debra reveals that what keeps her energized and enthusiastic is her passion for her work. “Selling houses and helping others is so rewarding,” she enthuses. “When you are passionate about your work, when you enjoy what you do, everything falls into place.”
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