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Traditions of the Annual Kentucky Derby Kentucky has been home to horse by Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady. Winning the Kentucky Derby en- first of three races in the Triple Crown racing of one kind or another since Wide-brimmed, gaudily adorned, the titles the winner to the now infamous series, high hopes are on the winner the late 1700’s. When the Kentucky hats are a mainstay of the race. floral arrangement. It began in 1896 of this race. Only 11 horses have sucDerby first began in 1875, America with an arrangement of pink ceeded in winning the Triple Crown had not yet discovered the automoand white roses being pre- while 45 have won 2 out of the 3. Of bile. Horse-and-buggy was the popusented to the year’s winner. those 45, a scant 21 actually won the lar mode of transportation. Today, the In 1904 the roses’ official first two races, the Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby is the longest running color became red and current and the Preakness, making them visporting event in America. Along the garland arrangement was able contenders to go all the way only way, traditions developed that give adopted in 1932. In 1925, a to lose the final race, the Belmont. the race its own unique flavor. Every columnist tagged the race Horseracing is full of time-honored year thousands of people attend “The Run for the Roses” and traditions and the Kentucky Derby the annual “run for the roses” held it has been referred to as such exemplifies the best of these. Being at Churchill Downs while millions of ever since. fortunate enough to attend the race others sit glued to their television sets. Kentucky Derby Tradition entails carrying out these traditions #4: Waiting for the Next Triple and enjoying your Kentucky Derby Crown Winner race day to the fullest. Hats on, mint Kentucky Derby Tradition #2: With the Kentucky Derby being the julep in hand and.....They’re OFF! The Mint Julep The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 100 years. A mixture of 2 cups water and 2 cups of sugar heated to boiling for 5 minutes. Add 6-8 sprigs of fresh mint and refrigerate, covered, overnight. Mix one tablespoon Kentucky Derby Tradition #1: Fash- of the mint syrup with 2 shots of your ionable Hats favorite Kentucky bourbon and pour To attend the Kentucky Derby, it is over crushed ice. Add a fresh mint traditional for women to wear hats - leaf for garnish. Now you’re ready to the more outlandish the better. This watch the race. tradition is a throw-back to England’s Kentucky Derby Tradition #3: The Royal Ascot traditions as embodied Garland of Roses
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Naturally, everyone wants to be able to predict which horse will win the Kentucky Derby each year. However, only a few people advertised their 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders accurately. While there is no way a single person can be relied upon for this type of advice each year, it is helpful to follow the people that are most likely to define the horses that will be the Kentucky Derby 2013 winners. Do you think you know which horse is going to win the Kentucky Derby 2013? If so, do not forget to tweet your own predictions for the race with the popular hashtag #KYDerby. Unlikely source of Kentucky Derby predictions Although it was barely covered in the press, former Thoroughbred Times editor and horse racing picks expert, Ed DeRosa, sided with Kentucky Attorney General, Jack Conway. Conway correctly predicted that I’ll Have Another would win the 2012 Derby and made the announcement on his official Kentucky.gov website. He may have just been lucky, but, along with DeRosa, @ EJXD2, Conway’s Twitter account, @ ConwayforKy, might be one to watch for 2013 Kentucky Derby picks. Pick experts that did their job There are many websites and social media outlets that have account users promising to give the best Kentucky Derby picks. Some of these resources are major news outlets and others are amateur horse racing handicappers that have strong opinions. Interestingly, one pick expert on Twitter delivered exactly what they promised. Before the 2012 Kentucky Derby began, @trifectabox
predicted I’ll Have Another would win. For this reason, add them to your 2013 Kentucky Derby picks feed to see if they strike it big again this year. Official Twitter sources of the Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs has a variety of official oddsmakers, picks experts, horse racing specialists, and handicappers. While many of them failed to predict the winner of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, their advice is always crucial to making the best bet from the current 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders list. Some important accounts to add to your twitter feed include @DerbyMedia, @ TwinSpires, @ChurchillDowns, and @ KentuckyDerby. Experts that regularly add to the previously named Twitter accounts are @JohnAsher and Mike Battalgia. One other important official source of Kentucky Derby related information comes from the Courier-Journal’s Jennie Rees. In addition to her own acclaimed work, the @CJ_Jennie Twitter feed includes articles from important horse racing news sources like Blood Horse, Daily Racing Form, and Thoroughbred Times.
Amateur Kentucky Derby contenders information sources Major news sources are careful to inform their audience about key features concerning Kentucky Derby culture. Nevertheless, if you are a horse bettor, you will also want your news from an amateur handicapper’s point of view. For all of the finer details, links, and videos of 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders, follow the Twitter accounts for @DerbyContenders, @ChasingTheDerby, and @Racing_Post. Kentucky Derby 2013 media coverage Network media companies all fight for the chance to have exclusive rights for broadcasting the Kentucky Derby. This year, the rights go to @NBC_Sports and @NBCSN. If you are looking for opinions and coverage feedback in video form, @HRTVinsider is an excellent resource. One final media-related Twitter account that you will want in your Kentucky Derby list is for America’s Best Racing (@ABRLive) sponsored by the American Jockey Club.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT SAN CLEMENTE BEACHES What hours are the beaches and pier 4. Don’t Fight the Current: USLA open? has found that some 80% of rescues San Clemente beaches and pier are by USLA affiliated lifeguards at ocean open from 4:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight. beaches are caused by rip currents. These currents are formed by surf and Where is it safe for my family and I gravity, because once surf pushes water to swim? up the slope of the beach, gravity pulls The safest area to swim at this beach it back. This can create concentrated or any other beach, is near a manned rivers of water moving offshore. Some lifeguard tower. Please contact the life- people mistakenly call this an undertow, guard on duty to find out about particular but there is no undercurrent, just an hazards and to find the safest place to offshore current. If you are caught in a swim that day (this changes daily). rip current, don’t fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel What is a rip current or rip tide and how to shore until you feel the current relax, do I avoid them? then swim to shore. Most rip currents are Rip currents are the cause of over narrow and a short swim parallel to shore 90% of our swimmer rescues each year will bring you to safety. (we average over 1,200 rescues per year). These are normally small chan5. Swim Sober: Alcohol is a major facnels of water flowing seaward, which will tor in drowning. Alcohol can reduce body pull swimmers away from the shore to an temperature and impair swimming ability. area just past the surf zone. Normally, Perhaps more importantly, both alcohol you can see these from the beach by and drugs impair good judgment, which looking for brownish water extending may cause people to take risks they out through the surf zone. They are often would not otherwise take. slightly “choppy” in appearance (rougher looking). Please ask a lifeguard to identify 6. Leash Your Board: Surfboards and the rip currents where you plan to swim. body boards should be used only with a To exit a rip current, simply swim par- leash. Leashes are usually attached to allel to the beach (with the side current) the board and the ankle or wrist. They until you are out of the current. Then, are available in most shops where return to the beach. Do not panic! If you surfboards and body boards are sold cannot escape from the rip, just relax, or rented. With a leash, the user will not tread water, and waive for assistance. become separated from the floatation The worst thing that will happen, is the rip device. One additional consideration is a current will pull you past the surf, where breakaway leash. A few drownings have it will disperse. been attributed to leashes becoming entangled in underwater obstructions. What safety tips do you offer for swim- A breakaway leash avoids this problem. ming in San Clemente? 7. Don’t Float Where You Can’t Swim: 1. Swim Near A Lifeguard: USLA Non-swimmers often use floatation destatistics over a ten year period show vices, like inflatable rafts, to go offshore. that the chance of drowning at a beach If they fall off, they can quickly drown. No without lifeguard protection is almost five one should use a floatation device unless times as great as drowning at a beach they are able to swim. Use of a leash is with lifeguards. USLA has calculated the not enough because a non-swimmer chance that a person will drown while may panic and be unable to swim back to attending a beach protected by USLA the floatation device, even with a leash. affiliated lifeguards at 1 in 18 million The only exception is a person wearing (.0000055%). a Coast Guard approved life jacket. 2. Learn To Swim: Learning to swim is the best defense against drowning. Teach children to swim at an early age. Children who are not taught when they are very young tend to avoid swim instruction as they age, probably due to embarrassment. Swimming instruction is a crucial step to protecting children from injury or death. 3. Never Swim Alone: Many drownings involve single swimmers. When you swim with a buddy, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to help, including signaling for assistance from others. At least have someone onshore watching you. Page 6
8. Life Jackets = Boating Safety: Some 80% of fatalities associated with boating accidents are from drowning. Most involve people who never expected to end up in the water, but fell overboard or ended up in the water when the boat sank. Children are particularly susceptible to this problem and in many states, children are required to be in lifejackets whenever they are aboard boats. 9. Don’t Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck: Serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia, occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom. Bodysurfing can result in a serious neck injury when the
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swimmer’s neck strikes the bottom. Check for depth and obstructions before diving, then go in feet first the first time; and use caution while bodysurfing, always extending a hand ahead of you. 10. At Home, You’re the Lifeguard: Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in many states for children age one and two. A major reason for this is home pools, which can be death traps for toddlers. Many of these deaths occur in the few moments it takes a parent to answer a telephone or doorbell. NEVER leave a child alone anywhere near a pool. Make sure it is completely fenced, that the fence is locked, and that there is no access from the home to the pool. Don’t let your child or a neighbor’s child get into the pool when you’re not there.
ente beaches. 3. Riding of bicycles is prohibited on the asphalt area extending north and south of the base of the pier at any time. Riding of bicycles is prohibited on those portions of the Beach Trail that overlay the beach service road from June 15 through Labor Day. 4. Littering is prohibited. 5. Any activity deemed dangerous to the public (typically on crowded days) can be prohibited at the lifeguard’s discretion.
11. Consider having your children 6. Glass containers on the beach or participate in a junior lifeguard program. pier are prohibited. : These programs are designed to teach beach and ocean safety to children. For 7. Overhead casting on the pier is more information on San Clemente’s prohibited. program, please call (949) 361-8261. 12. Wear a waterproof sunscreen! I’ve heard about wheelchairs that can go on the sand. Do you have any for public use?
8. Jumping or diving from the pier is prohibited. 9. Public nudity is prohibited. 10. Amplified sound is prohibited.
Yes! There are two “beach wheel11. Motor vehicles on the beach or pier chairs” at Marine Safety Headquarters are prohibited. for public use (free of charge). Please call (949) 361-8219 to make reservations 12. Removal of sand from beach or (highly recommended). digging holes greater than two feet is prohibited. Are fires or barbeques allowed on the beach? 13. Smoking on the beach, beach trail Fires are allowed in self contained or pier is prohibited. barbeques (off of the sand) or fire pits only. Please dispose of hot coals in fire Beach Concessions rings only, not in trash cans since this can start fires. The following are privately contracted concessions serving beach patrons What is illegal on San Clemente located at: North Beach, just south of the Beaches? pier, on the pier (3 concessions), and TFollowing is a summary of some of the Street. Please call for hours of operation. main laws that apply to City Beaches. For a complete list of laws, please contact the Fisherman’s Bar & Restaurant – (949) City Clerk at (949) 361-8301. For specific 498-6390 questions, please contact the Marine Kahuna Burger – (949) 361-3811 Safety Division at (949) 361-8219. San Clemente Pier Shack & Grill – (949) 498-2247 1. The consumption of alcohol or posThe Crab Pot Restaurant and Beach session of opened alcohol beverages is Eatery – (949) 498-6390 prohibited on San Clemente beaches. T-Street Surfer – (949) 492-2205 2. Dogs are prohibited on San Clem-
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NEARING THE FUNDRAISING FINISH LINE FOR COURTNEY’S SANDCASTLE The Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation continues its fundraising to ensure the Phase II portion of the Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground is completed in its entirety. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, the Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation is very close to its funding goal, which will allow for vital elements to be incorporated into the playground at 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa in San Clemente. This final phase includes a sensory garden, which would utilize plants, water and other items to help stimulate the senses of those utilizing it. The sensory garden has significant benefits to children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. These new features, estimated to cost $450,000, will include a sensory garden, two water features, and musical sound boards. Approximately 90% has been raised to date towards this goal. The foundation’s fundraising efforts got a boost last fall when the San Clemente City Council voted to offer up to $110,000 in city funds on a dollar-for-dollar match to the foundation’s fundraising efforts. The matching funds coincide with the foundation’s final push to complete Phase II. The foundation’s goal is to raise the remaining balance over the next month so that they can go out to bid and open Phase II by Spring 2014. “This collaborative effort with the City, helps the foundation bring the playground full circle by expanding opportunities for children with disabilities to interact with able-bodied children through interactive play and increase our youth’s enjoyment of the playground, while Phase II’s completion will enable us to strengthen learning opportunities by offering fun, interactive programs on-site such as marine biology,” said Mina Santoro, Chair of Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation. For more information call (949) 940-9246 or to donate, log onto www.courtneyssandcastle.org.
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Orange County Non-Profits Make Prom Dreams a Reality for At-Risk Teens Four Orange County-based non-profits teamed up to host the sixth an- A group of Belles show off their looks for prom night. nual ‘Belle of the Ball’ event at Orange Coast College. Girls Inc. of Orange County, Women Helping Women (WHW)/Men2Work, Orangewood Children’s Foundation and Orange Coast College collaborated to provide a day of empowerment which allowed over 330 at-risk teens and foster youth to receive the necessities in order to attend their prom or another special event in style and gleaming with confidence. The day started with breakfast and an inspiring kick-off message, followed by pre-prom shopping for their dress and accessories; a workshop on makeup, skin care, and hair styling for their big night, an interactive workshop on media literacy and fostering a positive body image; and a class on personal branding and presenting yourself professionally on social media. The entire day is provided absolutely free of charge to all attending girls with the help of over 300 volunteers from the Orange County community and Orange Coast College, who hosts the event each year. “It is important to equip our girls with the knowledge and confidence they will need to be successful beyond their prom night,” explained Veronica Escobedo, Director of Program Services at Girls Inc. of Orange County. “Today isn’t just about giving these girls a pretty dress; it’s about showing these girls that regardless of who you are or what you look like, every girl is beautiful.” Tina Aldatz, founder of Foot Petals and Orange County resident, delivered A volunteer from Classic Glamour Dolls provides one-on-one make-up instruction to one of the Belles the opening ceremonies’ keynote address to the 600+ attendees. “Don’t let your circumstances define the way you lead the rest of your life,” said Aldatz. “Today is an opportunity to learn, receive and continue to grow.” Over the course of eight months, a twenty-five person event committee consisting of representatives from each of the four agencies pooled their resources and secured over $500,000 worth of in-kind and financial sponsorships for the event. Top sponsors included DSW Shoes, Alfred Angelo, Cookie Lee, Hoyu America, Physician’s Formula, UPS, and National Charity League (Newport-Harbor). All in all, the teens were provided with a selection of 2,019 dresses, 1,224 pairs of shoes, 283 purses, 1,301 pieces of jewelry and 400 make-up goodie bags. One Belle exclaimed, “I feel like a princess!” Belle of the Ball was established in 2008 as a day of self-esteem for atrisk girls throughout Orange County. The goal was to allow young girls the opportunity to attend their high school prom despite their financial or social situations. Through the years, the event has served more than 1,100 girls and continues to grow.
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Kentucky Derby 2013 | Seeing celebrities is an old Derby Day tradition John Asher has seen lots of celebrities at the Kentucky Derby over the past 30 years, but one of the two biggest show-stoppers was actor Jack Nicholson in 1998. “Crowds halted and parted like the Red Sea wherever he went that day,” Asher, vice president of racing communications at Churchill Downs, said. The other was Britain’s Queen Elizabeth in 2007. “I think all members of our racetrack team felt that Derby Day was a bit more special than most,” he said. “And that’s saying something.” But even before the movie star and the queen’s visit, a who’s who of some of the world’s most famous faces has attended the Kentucky Derby. From Presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford and both George Bushes — to Judy Garland, Babe Ruth and John Wayne — here’s a look back at some of the biggest stars who have been spotted at Churchill on Derby Day. • J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the FBI, baseball legend Babe Ruth and boxer Jack Dempsey were both guests at the 1937 Kentucky Derby. • Pictured wearing flowers in her blond hair, a dark dress and chic black gloves, “Peyton Place” beauty Lana Turner was all smiles at the 1941 Run for the Roses, which she attended with legendary singer Tony Martin. • “The Wizard of Oz’s” Judy Garland was a guest in 1953. The day before the race, she told a Courier-Journal reporter she hadn’t decided what she was wearing, saying, “By golly, I haven’t thought much about that. If it is a dull, rather cool day, I’ll wear a suit. If it’s nice and bright, I’ll wear a light dress.” • Just a few months into his first year as president of the United States, Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat, came to the Kentucky Derby in 1969. The couple hung out at Churchill Downs with another famous duo — Ronald and Nancy Reagan. • In 1976, comedian Bob Hope (who came multiple times) and movie star John Wayne were among the VIPs. Wayne was also the Pegasus Parade grand marshal that year. • Former President Gerald Ford was a guest in 1987. • A-lister Dennis Hopper attended Derby multiple times in the 1990s and 2000s. The “Easy Rider” and “Speed” star was spotted enjoying a cigar on the fifth floor of the Skye Terrace in 2004, his reported last Derby visit. Movie star Morgan Freeman was spotted in Churchill’s Skye Terrace and Eclipse Dining Room at the 1991 Derby.
• In 1991, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was the Pegasus Parade grand marshal. Louisville was one of the famed general’s first stops after he returned home from the Persian Gulf War. On Derby Day, cheers could be heard erupting several times when Schwarzkopf was spotted on the deck of the fourth-floor Stakes Room. • In his signature black shades, actor Jack Nicholson was on hand betting the ponies at the 1998 Run for the Roses. That same year “The Godfather” legend Robert Duvall and “Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone were also on hand. • Then-Gov. George W. Bush, a year before he would become president, was a big hit at the Kentucky Derby in 2000. He was even snapped by a photographer in the Paddock giving a Louisville woman a kiss on the hand before presenting a trophy to the winner of one of the day’s races. His date? Former President George H.W. Bush. • In 2003, Academy Award-nominated actress Sigourney Weaver came to Churchill Downs. She told reporters she was putting her money on Atswhatimtalknbout, part-owned by her famous movie director friend, Steven Spielberg. • Chubby Checker brought the “Twist” to the Derby City in 2004 when he was the grand marshal of the Pegasus Parade. • Because of one VIP guest of the Barnstable Brown Gala, Louisville native Larry Birkhead would later find himself thrust into the national limelight. It was at the 2004 bash that he first came face to face with Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith.
• Queen Elizabeth made history when she came to the 2007 Kentucky Derby as the first sitting British monarch to attend. Her Derby Day outfit? A lime green suit and matching hat with a hot-pink bow, and her trademark white gloves, of course. • He might be one of the biggest names in late-night TV, but in 2007, Jimmy Fallon knew Louisville was the place to be on the first Saturday in May. After partying at the Barnstable Brown Gala, the “Saturday Night Live” alum kept the good times going when he hung out with some University of Louisville Sigma Chi fraternity brothers. • KISS legend Gene Simmons caused a media frenzy when he came to the Barnstable Brown Gala and Kentucky Derby in 2007 with his wife, Shannon Tweed, and her sister, Tracy. The trio’s every move at the party and racetrack wase captured by the film crew from their A&E reality show, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels.”
• International bombshell Raquel Welch was a guest of the Barnstable Brown Gala in 2007. • Years before Hugh Hefner tied the knot for the third time, the Playboy legend and former girlfriends Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt were guests of the Barnstable Brown Gala in 2008. Cameras from their hit E! show, “The Girls Next Door,” captured their Louisville trip. • The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin did Derby in 2009. • Domestic diva Martha Stewart said she had “a real Derby experience” when she attended for the first time in the 2011 as guests of former Louisville Mayor Harvey Sloane and his wife, Kathy. She said the backside of Churchill Downs and a barbecue lunch at the western Louisville home of the sister of the local police officer who was escorting her around town were among the highlights of her trip.
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Pageant of the Masters Director Greenlights “The Big Picture” Audiences are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (“living pictures”), incredibly faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Every summer in Laguna Beach, California, audiences are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (“living pictures”), incredibly faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. A live narrator is a guide through the story of each living picture accompanied by a full orchestra. In 2013, the Pageant of the Masters celebrates its 80th anniversary with the theme “The Big Picture” -adding a cinematic spin to its world-class presentation with classic masterpieces that inspired legendary filmmakers. Long before the curtain fell on last summer’s enormously popular production, The Genius, Diane Challis Davy, director of the Pageant of the Masters, was busily formulating her ideas for 2013’s celebration of art in “living pictures” – tableaux vivants – titled “The Big Picture.” She’s excited that this summer will mark the 80th anniversary of living pictures being presented at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. But Challis Davy is also planning a tribute to the modern art of motion pictures and the ways in which the masterpieces of art history have inspired and informed the movies. When asked where she found her inspiration for the 2013 theme, Challis Davy laughed and replied, “In the bathtub!” She then went on to explain this was a reference to Busby Berkeley, the legendary Hollywood director famous for his extravagant and brilliantly-choreographed musiPage 14
cal numbers in the 1930s. Berkeley, it seems, once told a reporter that his best ideas came to him while in the tub. Challis Davy’s playful comment is offset by the seriousness of her continuing devotion to the daunting logistics of putting on the Pageant. With its two casts of hundreds of volunteers, orchestra, narrator and crew of backstage artists and technicians, the Pageant of the Masters is every bit as complex as a big-budget movie shoot, with the biggest difference being that a movie only has to get a shot right once, while the Pageant hits the stage live every night for nearly two months! Challis Davy is quick to point out that masterpieces are once again included in the “coming attractions” of the 2013 Pageant. “We’ll have Vermeer, Gainsborough, Michelangelo, Gerome, Seurat, Rodin, Norman Rockwell. Designers for both stage and screen look to paintings and sculpture for historical information and inspiration. I thought it would be a new twist for the Pageant to take a look back at the work of the Masters that inspired great works of cinema.” As examples, THE BIG PICTURE will showcase how the genius of Michelangelo found expression in “The Agony and the Ecstasy,” how Thomas Gainsborough’s portraits influenced Stanley Kubrick, and how the works of Jean-Leon Gerome can be seen in films by directors like David Lean and Ridley Scott. And “the Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock, will also merit special attention. But, Challis Davy’s enthusiasm for the theme extends beyond film references. “What are movies but a series of still pictures?” she mused, “The Pageant is a series of still (but living) pictures. That seemed like an interesting connection to consider.” Longtime Pageant scriptwriter Dan Duling concurred. “The Pageant’s combination of art and theater alters the way we look at art. In a way tableaux vivants were the original ‘freeze frames.’ And looking at masterpieces through the viewfinder of motion pictures provides fascinating food for thought.”
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When asked if there were any selections for the upcoming show that she’d always wanted to produce, Challis Davy cited the chance to incorporate memorable music from the movies – by Bernard Hermann, Alex North and other composers – and the chance to recreate a fresco by Michelangelo from the Sistine Chapel. On a lighter note, she said she’s looking forward to staging “a loving tribute to the Chicago Art Institute, courtesy of director John Hughes and his film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Of course, THE BIG PICTURE has a secondary focus, the 80th anniversary of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts. That’s certainly worthy of celebration, and Challis Davy intends to revisit this remarkable history by highlighting some of the ways in which the Pageant has benefited from its connections with Hollywood celebrities. And, of course, the show will once again conclude with its traditional finale, Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” In 1936, that truly became “the big picture” that put the Pageant on the national map. Everyone associated with the production understands the Pageant
wouldn’t be possible without that spirit of volunteer dedication. As Challis Davy acknowledges, their dedication and loyalty are the remarkable engines that sustain the Pageant. “I’m lucky to be surrounded by people who love the hard work it takes to produce a very elaborate show,” she said. “I get inspiration from the scriptwriter, staff, composers, and from the scores of enthusiastic research volunteers who come up with great suggestions!” The Pageant of the Masters will be performed nightly from Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, August 31, 2013. Tickets for The Big Picture can be purchased by calling 1-800-487-3378, or online at www.PageantoftheMasters.org. Tickets start at $15. A Pageant ticket entitles you to free unlimited admission to the Festival of Arts grounds where you can enjoy original artwork by 140 of Southern Orange County’s finest artists, art classes, musical entertainment, special art events, dining at Gina’s Alfresco and so much more. The event is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California.
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Thinking While Drinking HAPPY GRAPES
By David White “Is a bottle of wine ever really worth $100?” This is a question I’m regularly asked by friends who aren’t obsessed with wine. My answer is always the same. “Of course,” I begin. “For starters, there’s supply and demand -- bottles sell for what the market says they’re worth.” “But to your real question,” I continue, “no one is dropping that sort of money simply because a wine tastes so good. On those special occasions when you splurge -- whether for a $25 bottle, a $50 bottle, or even something that costs $100 or more -- you’re hoping for something beyond deliciousness. You’re hoping for a wine that makes you think.” Regardless of a wine’s price tag, this
answer helps explain how wine enthusiasts approach wine. Those of us who obsess over what we drink aren’t just looking for something tasty; we’re looking for an experience. Whether a bottle costs $15 or $150, we’re hoping for something great. And a great wine makes you think. This concept was made clearer last month while listening to Abe Schoener, an iconoclastic California winemaker, deliver a lecture in Washington, DC. Until 1998, Schoener was a professor of ancient Greek philosophy at St. John’s College in Maryland. That year, he headed to the Bay Area for a sabbatical and met John Kongsgaard, a Napa Valley vintner who was quickly gaining a reputation for making interesting wines. Kongsgaard’s children were interested in St. John’s, so the two men linked up. They quickly hit it off. Even though Schoener didn’t plan on staying in Northern California, he soon became Kongsgaard’s protégé. Fast-forward 15 years, and Schoener is still in California. He makes wine as if he’s still a philosophy professor, now teaching students about the limits and possibilities of wine. Like a vinous Socrates, Schoener explores wine by constantly questioning established conventions.
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Unsurprisingly, the results -- bottled as the Scholium Project -- are extremely unusual. The name is derived from the Greek word for “school” or “scholar,” so quite literally, the wines are a scholarly endeavor. Some are hits; some are misses. All make you think. Thanks to the wines -- and a captivating personality -- Schoener has developed somewhat of a cult following. So he’s touring the country on a sold-out lecture series. In Washington, Schoener asked attendees to ponder several oil paintings from the National Gallery of Art as he discussed “precision and transparency in winemaking.” That Schoener’s lecture would spark a dialogue about the purpose of wine isn’t surprising. Nor is such a dialogue unusual. Consider the wisdom of legendary winemaker Jacques Lardière, who recently retired after 42 years with Maison Louis Jadot in Burgundy. “When you drink wine, you must realize you are drinking something more than wine,” Lardière explained to a recent gathering of oenophiles in New York City. “It’s a very meditative beverage.” That meditative element is what inspires and fascinates wine enthusiasts. Obviously, a delicious wine doesn’t have to make you think. Inexpensive
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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Provençal Rosé, and reasonably priced Argentine Malbec are just some examples of wines that are typically consumed thoughtlessly. And there are many unappetizing wines that demand contemplation. For my palate, some skin-fermented whites and purposefully oxidized wines fit this bill. So do a few of Abe Schoener’s projects. Great wines are both delicious and thought-provoking. That combination is what wine enthusiasts seek, regardless of price. One might compare this pursuit to music. It’d be hard to contend that listening to a song is worth much more than a dollar -- iTunes’ highest priced songs are $1.29. But virtually everyone is willing to pay a premium to see his favorite artist perform live. Bruce Springsteen’s newest album, “Wrecking Ball,” can be purchased for $13; tickets during his recent tour were priced at $98 each. At Springsteen concerts, attendees undoubtedly get their money’s worth. Next time you pull a cork, think about what you’re drinking. Perhaps you’ll discover a great wine.
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San Clemente News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0118498 Title Order No. 10-8-437158 APN No. 939-36-663 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2006. 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 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 SUSANNE KOLNAS, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 10/18/2006 and recorded 10/25/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000717954, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2013 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: 50 CORNICHE DRIVE, APT 1, 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 $558,286.70. 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. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 10-0118498. 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. DATED: 12/22/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 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. FEI # 1006.120953 4/19, 4/26, 5/03/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0085419 Title Order No. 12-0159032 APN No. 930-02-606 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/01/2004. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by PETER KARPIUK, SINGLE MAN AND JEANETTE FRANCIS, UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 10/01/2004 and recorded 10/7/2004, as Instrument No. 2004000901962, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2013 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: 24 PASEO ROSA, SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 92673. 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 $393,891.90. 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. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-0085419. 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. DATED: 03/11/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 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. FEI # 1006.244904 4/19, 4/26, 5/03/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0017723 Title Order No. 12-0028779 APN No. 708-093-18 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/19/2006. 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 REINHOLDT, AND KIMBERLY J KILLIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY,, dated 04/19/2006 and recorded 4/26/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000282010, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2013 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: 74 VIA REGALO, SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 92673. 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 $1,203,970.50. 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. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12- 0017723. 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. DATED: 06/06/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 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. FEI # 1006.159965 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015002579 Title Order No.: 120244535 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/26/2007. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/02/2008 as Instrument No. 2008000001138 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ORANGE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: TONDA RAE ALLEN, 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: 05/09/2013 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3415 CALLE LA VETA, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA 92672 APN#: 691-131-40 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 $431,212.08. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120015002579. 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: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap. 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: 04/16/2013 A-4378963 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013
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San Clemente News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015005739 Title Order No.: 110516095 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/26/2007. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/29/2007 as Instrument No. 2007000342956 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ORANGE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SURADEJ SUMONNATH, 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: 05/23/2013 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2941 CALLE FRONTERA, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA 92673 APN#: 680-123-09 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 $627,092.02. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110015005739. 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: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.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: 04/24/2013 A-4381092 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013, 05/17/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0147460 Doc ID #0001192664172005N Title Order No. 11-0133719 Investor/Insurer No. 119266417 APN No. 690-442-06 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/18/2006. 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 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 WAYNE DEITZ, A SINGLE MAN, dated 04/18/2006 and recorded 4/25/2006, as Instrument No. 2006000276540, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 05/31/2013 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: 2 WEST AVENIDA RAMONA, 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 $807,631.50. 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. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0147460. 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. DATED: 03/23/2012 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. A-4381535 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013, 05/17/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 7301200141 TS No.: 2002.00108 (THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY) NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 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. On May 24,2013, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, 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, or savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges 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 undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: James Gerald Wahlin, A Married Man Recorded on May 01, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006000292114, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, California Date of Sale: May 24,2013 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 34641 Calle Monte, Dana Point, CA 92624 APN# 123-432-11 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 this Notice of Sale is $953,338.81. 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. 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 the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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 866-684-2727 or 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2002.00108. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 18,2013 Sage Point Render Services, LLC 34 Executive Park, Suite 100 Irvine CA 92614 949-265-9940 Hector Solorzano FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 866-684-2727 or 714-730-2727 or visit www.lpsasap.com SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4380334 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013, 05/17/2013
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San Clemente News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7307.25082 Title Order No. 6451549 MIN No. 100011511207272510 APN 673-504-17 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/15/09. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): PHILIP A. STEPHENS AND VALERIE T. STEPHENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 05/21/09, as Instrument No. 2009000256125,of Official Records of ORANGE County, California. Date of Sale: 05/09/13 at 3:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West., Santa Ana, CA The purported property address is: 32974 DANAPOPLAR, DANA POINT, CA 92629-3103 Assessors Parcel No. 673-504-17 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 $655,954.51. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be
bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or 800- 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7307.25082. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 12, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee David Ochoa, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and PayOff Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7307.25082: 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013,05/03/2013
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San Clemente News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0072949 Doc ID #0001991158642005N Title Order No. 10-6-359703 Investor/Insurer No. 202353111 APN No. 060-093-08 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/25/2009. 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 ELWIN ARNOLD LEVANDOFSKY AND SUSAN WINIFRED LEVANDOFSKY AND ERIK KIRK LEVANDOFSKY AND KRISTA JON LEVANDOFSKY, dated 03/25/2009 and recorded 5/1/2009, as Instrument No. 2009000216234, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2013 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: 116 AVENIDA SAN FERNANDO, 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 $546,222.32. 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. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0072949. 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. DATED: 11/30/2012 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. A-4378459 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0141432 Doc ID #0001648985542005N Title Order No. 10-8-505111 Investor/Insurer No. 164898554 APN No. 691-032-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/09/2007. 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 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 BRIAN T. MADSEN, A SINGLE MAN, dated 03/09/2007 and recorded 3/16/2007, as Instrument No. 2007000171222, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, will sell on 05/17/2013 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: 259 VIA SAN ANDREAS, 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 $1,013,979.77. 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. 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 10-0141432. 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. DATED: 01/28/2011 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. A-4377992 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013
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Story By Tom Weinum Photos by William Casper If you want to impress the family and take them to see something really BIG, Take a half day trip to travel back in time on a real honest to goodness battleship, the “Big Stick”, the USS Iowa stationed in nearby San Pedro, Ca. just under the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Not far from the harbor freeway and 405, this battleship was in combat in WWII, the Korean War and the Cold War and is still available for Naval duty til 2020. It is the only Battleship to patrol the Atlantic arena. It is berthed just off Harbor Blvd in San Pedro. The ship is open for self-guided tours plus several retired Naval Personnel available to answer questions. Built in 1940, the USS IOWA served our country for over 50 years. Designated the “World’s Greatest Naval Ship” due to her big guns, heavy armor, fast speed, longevity and modernization, she kept pace with technology. During her more than 50 years in service, IOWA has welcomed and escorted our nation’s Commander in Chief on many occasions. No other battleship in our nation’s history has been host to more U.S. Presidents including FDR, Harry Truman and Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush. The Iowa is one of the last Battleships available to tourists including her sister ships Missouri, New Jersey
and Wisconsin. The USS Iowa is open 7 days per week, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours of operation are: September through May: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the last ticket sold at 4:00 PM. June through August: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the last ticket sold at 4:00 PM. The tour cost $18 for Adults (ages 18-61), $10 for children (ages 6-17, $15 for Seniors (ages 62+) and Active/Ret/ Reserve Military with ID with the proceeds going to maintain and preserve the Pacific Battleship Center. USS IOWA is not currentlyADAaccessible. However, accessibility for disabled guests will be improved over the next year. There are many obstacles on the ship such as uneven decking, high door frames and many sets of stairs that are safety hazards. For that reason, no wheelchairs are allowed aboard the ship and those using canes and walkers should use extra caution. Visiting the USS IOWA can be a very rewarding family experience and children are welcomed on board! Parents must closely supervise their children at all times. Strollers are not allowed on board the USS IOWA. For small children, the use of a front carrier (Baby Bjorn-type carrier) is suggested. There are several stairs and obstacles on the tour. Children may not be carried up stairs unless they are in a frontfacing carrier. If they are not in a carrier and
cannot climb the stairs safely on their own, then the child and a guardian must remain on the main deck of the ship. Parking is $1 an hour in her huge parking lot.The self-guided tour will take about 2.5 hours and is historically enlightening. One starts with photos against several different backdrops of the ship that can be purchased at the end of the tour. You proceed up the gangplank to the main deck where Turret #2 is sealed as a Memorial to the April 19th, 1989 flareback accident that took 47 sailor lives. Visitors proceed to the Wardroom where Officers would eat and enjoy their time off and go up a stairway to the famous FDR & Captain’s cabin to see where world dignitaries were entertained and the only bathtub at sea. From there, it’s up two levels to the smaller guns and Page 18
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the Flag Bridge that controls the ship. The tour then heads down to the aft Main Deck, passing the after main battery guns and entering a hatch to tour the crews’ Galley and Mess deck area below on the 2nd Deck. There could have been as many as 8,000 meals prepared each day for large crews during World War 2. Proceeding further aft visitors will be entertained with several short movies reflecting Iowa’s history, the recent refurbishment efforts, and the tows from Northern California to LosAngeles. There is a well-stocked Gift Shop on the lower deck. The tour ends on the Aft deck with many photo opportunities. This is a big ship with quite a detailed history. Directions and more information is available on:http://www.pacificbattleship.com/
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