South County Magazine January 2013

The Prescotts: Peter(center) and his wife Margiewith sons (clockwise frombottom left): Grant (seated),Peter and Kyle.

The Prescotts: Peter(center) and his wife Margiewith sons (clockwise frombottom left): Grant (seated),Peter and Kyle.

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South County Magazine serves thecommunities of San Clemente, San JuanCapistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel

and Aliso Viejo.

We will strive to continually improve with eachedition and welcome feedback from our

readers. For questions or comments, please e-mail the editor at

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PublisherCommunity Publications LLC.

EditorJody Robinson (714) [email protected]

Managing EditorHeather Evans

Art DirectorDavid Perez

Editorial AssistantChelsea Murphy

Sales & MarketingMarlo AndersenAnthony ArcurioMichael CupicLorn Walberg

Distribution ManagersRolando RuizDavid Starr

Advertising Inquiries(714) 469-3495

Contributing WritersStephanie FrischLeonard Newman

Betsy SanzScott E. West, DDS

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EDITOR’S NOTE

ADVERTISER TESTIMONIALS

"I advertise regularly in South County Magazine as well as Newport Mesa Magazinefor two reasons. First, the magazines are a bargain for the quality and coverage theyprovide and secondly, because from the very beginning, Jody has shown herself tobe a partner in helping our business thrive by providing valuable insight, introductions,promotional assistance and other benefits that other publishers neglect. I believe themagazines Jody publishes are the best value in their market and couldn't recommendthem more highly." - David Allen, Preferred Kitchen and Bath

We couldn’t be more pleased to celebrate the start of our third year publishingSouth County Magazine.

We have so much and so many to be thankful for! To all of our advertising part-ners and editorial contributors, we thank you. To our readers, thank you for pick-ing up our publication and supporting our incredible local communities. We havemany exciting surprises to unveil in the new year as we turn the page on 2012.We hope you keep reading and love the changes as much as we do.

We are excited about our new partnership with the San Clemente-Dana PointAnimal Shelter and the introduction of the "Pets of the Month" feature designed to help our animalfriends find their forever homes (see page 43). Please check back each issue to view new pets andupdates on previous animals up for adoption.

As always, we welcome editorial suggestions, feedback on how we may continually improve the mag-azine so please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

Enjoy!

Jody RobinsonEditor

It’s that time of year again, and I don’t mean standing in the last minute ship-ping line of shame at the post office. It’s time to be grateful.

I’m so blessed to be part of South County Magazine. Never have I workedwith such a dedicated and talented team of people! There’s a kindness, ac-ceptance and sincerity at Community Publications I never thought I’d find inthe fast-paced OC. Coming from small-town Idaho, that is truly saying some-thing. If you need further proof, just head up north with only a pocketknife, 4-wheeler and a potato.You’ll see how fast you’ll fit in. That’s exactly the kind of warm welcome I’ve been given here.

So here’s to happy holidays, health, love, and all of our wildest dreams coming true in 2013. I knowmine include anything vintage or some sort of chocolate-wine cupcake infusion.

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Heather EvansManaging Editor

"I've been using media advertising for 5 years. I'm used to having to wait a fewmonths for any phone calls when I start in a new publication. I was so pleasantlysurprised when my phone started ringing from the very first ad that I placedwith South County Magazine. Jody really has done a great job for me."

- Stephanie Frisch, Insurance 101

“The South County Magazine has been a great booster for mybusiness! Jody really takes care of her clients and truly wants tosee their business grow. I love all the “extras” the magazine offers – for free - to help achieve that goal.Thanks Jody! - Michelle Bryant, The Massage Associates, San Juan Capistrano

“When Ricardo and I began participating two years ago, we knew that our rela-tionship with South County Magazine and its publisher, Jody Robinson, would notjust be one of business but one based on friendship and similar ideologies on howto better our community - whether it is in the classroom, on the soccer field, onstage, or promoting non-profit organizations.

Jody’s philosophies about community and philanthropy mirror our own and we knew that if we didn’tsupport this magazine we would be missing out on a golden opportunity. We are proud to partnerwith South County Magazine and are grateful to be featured within the pages of this impressive pub-lication. Jody’s dedication to the community is immeasurable and we here at Ricardo’s Place will con-tinue to support her endeavors in any possible way.” - Ricardo and Rosa Beas, Ricardo’s Place,San Juan Capistrano


"We have been rewarded with significant new businessthanks to being part of South County Magazine. Wedon't feel like advertisers - we feel like partners! There isalways something wonderfully new with this publicationthat sets them apart from the others which allow us tomeet fellow business owners and we all work togetherto strengthen our businesses and gain new qualityclients. Thank you, South County Magazine!”

– Lana Farfan, Caught in the Moment Photography

"The response has been amazing! Our placement wasbetter than any advertising we have done in any otherpublication - South County Magazine not only broughtin many new customers, but the right kind of clientelewe were hoping to attract for long-termsuccess." - Mitch and Ashley O'Leary, Collective Habit, Laguna Niguel

"We have been involved with South County Magazinesince its first edition in January 2011. Monaco Jewel-ers was featured as the cover of the inaugural issueand we are still receiving positive feedback from cus-tomers - new and existing - who remember seeing ourshowcase. Additionally, we are very happy with our

advertising relationship with South County Magazine and look forwardmany years of mutual success and continued growth"- Ron Pashaian, Monaco Jewelers, San Juan Capistrano

"I keep hearing that print media is going away, but Ican't find any evidence of that based on my experiencein advertising with South County Magazine. For mybusiness, it's been phenomenal - every time the maga-zine goes out, I consistently receive calls that have re-sulted in a steady stream of new clients. I couldn't be

"We have been advertising in South County Magazine forseveral years and have found that Jody and her entire teamare truly dedicated to helping community business grow.From the art director who assists with our ad design andwriters who really take the time to understand and com-municate our "story", to the photographers who havemade each shoot a fun experience, they have been won-derful to work with." - Peggy Butler, Dealer Principal and C.I.O.(Chief Inspirational Officer) - Villa Ford

happier and encourage other local business owners looking for avenuesto increase their customer base to look no further than South CountyMagazine." - Candice Lopez, Call in the Crew

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"The first time I saw South County Magazine, Ithought it would be a great avenue to advertise mybusiness and I was right. The ad South County cre-ated for me did a great job of getting my message out and more im-portantly, getting my phone to ring. Thank you to South CountyMagazine for the excellent work!"- Marcio Andre Vigel, BBQ Cleaning Services, San Clemente

"What a great magazine!!! With all the advertising I havedone for Salon Bamboo, I love the response I have gottenfrom South County Magazine. Whether you are a newbusiness or existing ... it's great when your customers no-tice your advertising!"

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Business Showcase:Newman Realty 10

Hungry Heart:No More Diet Resolutions! 12

Spotlight On:Align Pilates 16

Spotlight On: Classy Closets 18Spotlight On: Tuttle'sCarpet One 20

Calendar of Events 22

San Clemente LittleLeague Calendar 26

Nekter Juice Bar: Spring Cleaning 28

News & Notes 29

Spotlight On: Classy Closets 30

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14COVER FEATUREPeter Prescott: A CPAWho Helps Your Plan fora Secure Future

Will Obamacare endMedicare Advantage? 40

Hair by Jackie 42

Behind the Orange Curtain 44

Pets of the Month 46


In my 20 years in real estate, I have metmany people whose primary criteria whentransacting is to attempt to time the mar-ket and hope to buy at the bottom and sellat the top; a very rewarding experience

when timed perfectly. However, AllanGreenspan, with direct access to arguably oneof the best research desks in the world testi-fied before Congress in 2005 that he did notsee any indication that there would be a na-tional real estate correction outside of a fewselected cities where home values had out-paced income growth. In retrospect, it is fairlyclear that he was mistaken.

I would suggest that if Mr. Greenspan can’ttime the real estate market, most of us wouldbe hard-pressed to. I don’t think it should matter much. Real estate islocal, and generally a direct reflection of the local economy, and farmore susceptible to local economic changes than national policy.One would only need to glance at Detroit to see evidence of this ob-servation.

Here in South Orange County the real estate market is moving again, butthe pace is different, homes that are priced to market are moving veryfast with multiple offers and homes that are priced outside of the marketare sitting with no activity. To know the difference, you need access tolocal data and historical market knowledge. Homes that are priced over

Leonard Newman is the owner of Newman Realty located at 26850 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano(across from The Mission, between Starbucks and Cedar Creek Inn).

He can be reached by calling (949) 233-9311or www.leonardnewman.com

National Statistics Won’tHelp You Navigate the

Local Real Estate Marketby Leonard Newman

$1 million are moving at a different pace thanthose below $500k.

Many of my investor clients are searching forcash flow, and we have found nearby areaswhere you can purchase a property for below re-placement cost and obtain a positive cash flow -substantially more than you can attain from thebank in interest and substantially more up side(if you believe that over time the property mayappreciate).

There are new buyers that are keenly awarethat interest rates for a long-term owner havefar more impact on the overall cost of housingthan the purchase price and are taking advan-tage some of the lowest rates in a lifetime.

My observation over the last 20 years is what has far more impact onyour success in the real estate market isn’t really timing; it is in deter-mining your needs and overall goal and time horizon; and then electinga property that fits the bill; or electing to sell a property that doesn’t.

You should have a clear understanding that your needs and goals maychange over time, and spend the time obtaining the recent, relevantsales data you need to make an informed decision. We can help. AtNewman Realty, we specialize in obtaining real-time, area-specific mar-ket conditions and data.


TThis could be the last year that you resolve tolose weight in the New Year, because next yearyou won’t need to.

If you’re like millions of Americans, you start outwith the best of intentions – launching into thelatest diet craze involving starving, only eatingcertain foods, taking dozens of supplement pillsevery day, or some other sort of routine that issheer punishment.

Sure enough, you’d lose weight only to start feel-ing stressed and oppressed by the strict regimenand end up right back to your old eating habits.

Sound familiar?

If you’re tired of gaining and losing the sameweight over and over, it’s time for the HungryHeart approach. By next year, you could be justlike the many Hungry Heart clients who are livinghealthy lifestyles, have learned how to take goodcare of themselves and no longer turn to food to

deal with what is emotionallygoing on in their lives.

Seventeen years ago LaurenGrant started a weight man-agement program unlike anyother called The Hungry Heart

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“This is a program that’s designed for people who want tomake a permanent change and not live from diet to

diet and scale to scale.”

I overeat certain types of food.

I overeat when I'm angry or depressed.

I overeat when I’m tired or stressed.

I overeat to comfort or reward myself.

I eat when I'm bored.

Food is the first thing on my mind after

work or daily activities.

If I have just a bite of certain foods, my eat-

ing may go out of control.

I get extremely hungry for no reason.

After I lose weight and get positive atten-

tion, I start regaining the weight.

I want to lose weight to please people who

are important in my life.

I fear that I will never lose my excess weight.

I feel bad about my weight, like I have failed.

I would like to be a stronger, more confident

person.

No More DIETResolutions!

proven system of individual behav-ioral counseling, hypnotherapy andnutritional counseling provides anoptimal solution to yo-yo dieting,binge eating, overeating, and poorfood choices.

Through this caring approach,Hungry Heart clients make slow,steady changes to their thoughtprocesses. This changes how theyrespond to life, what comes intotheir lives, and, ultimately, the waythey approach food.

Rather than target weight lossfrom a calorie intake or calorie-burning standpoint, The HungryHeart approaches the issue from aheart standpoint. And by “heart,”we mean the hub of your emotions.

“I remember back to when I wasdealing with issues with food in highschool and college,” says Lauren. “Iwould be eating healthy, and thensomething stressful or difficult would

If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, you may be an emotional eater.Learn how to break out of this cycle. Call for a free consultation today at (949) 415-5292.

in Laguna Niguel. Lauren and her Hungry Heartteam don’t offer a quick fix or a miracle cure. Its

Are You AnEmotional Eater?

happen in my life and it would throw meinto an emotional tailspin and the overeat-ing and binging would start all over again.When I would go to the doctor, we wouldtalk about my weight. We never discussedmy out of control eating behavior or theemotional insanity that was going on be-hind it or where this over-eating patternwould eventually take my weight.”

What Lauren is talking about is some-thing that many people experience;something that can’t be seen by thenumber on the scale. Gaining and losingweight over and over can be very un-healthy physically and emotionally, con-stantly throwing the body into shockand putting one’s mind into either a con-gratulatory or condemning attitude to-wards one’s self.

“What I understand now (which then doc-tors and I didn’t know then), is that theroot of my problem with food was that Ididn’t know how to handle stress and anx-iety. Once I realized that it was an emo-tional issue, not a food issue, I realized Iwas trying to solve the wrong problem.”

Once she identified the problem, Laurenset about finding the solution.

The Hungry Heart is not another weightloss option, it’s the solution. The day youconnect with us is the day you begin tosee what kind of healthy changes arepossible for you. It’s always the righttime to take better care of yourself.We’ve been successful for over 17 yearsbecause we know what works. All of ourcounselors have been in your shoes. Letus at the Hungry Heart help you get theresults you truly deserve!


Certified Public Accountant Peter D. Prescott is single-minded: “I strive tomake each client as tax efficient as possible. Using a client’s entire financesas a framework, we establish major goals and then combine tax savings tech-niques and professional financial planning to enhance the growth of theirmoney!”

Peter’s background is impressive: A business degree from UC Berkeley, a ProfessionalFinancial Planning designation from UCLA, a Masters in Taxation from Golden GateUniversity, Big 8 accounting experience at Price Waterhouse and the rigorous PersonalFinancial Specialist Designation (PFS) from the American Institute of Certified PublicAccountants.

Overwhelming technical expertise belie the fact that Peter is a people person. Hisclients appreciate his professional knowledge of course, but love him for his down toearth sensibility, wit and humor. As a man who has participated in public speakingvenues, stand-up comedy and a few game shows, Peter loves life and is not only ded-icated to his profession, but also maintaining a balance of work and play. His most im-portant priority is his own family. His wife Margie is a homemaker and formerly aspecial education teacher in San Clemente. Having three sons, Peter understands thatearly planning to meet family goals is critical.

Peter has been helping Southern Californians with their income tax returns, tax plan-ning, and comprehensive financial planning needs for 34 years. Peter is adamant when

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he says, “As long as the IRS keeps upwith its annual “tax simplification”strategies, you will want to use a pro-fessional who understands the con-stantly changing tax and financialenvironment.”

Peter stresses that “the start of the yearis the perfect time for tax planning. Itenables us to achieve a good sense ofdirection and work together with myundivided attention. This is true forany individual, small business, or cor-poration seeking to become more taxefficient and a better financial con-sumer.”

Knowledge of the tax laws is of littlevalue unless they can be applied wiselyto fully meet your needs. That is whyPeter Prescott follows a comprehen-sive approach combining effective taxsavings, advance financial planningstrategies and professional investmentmethodologies.

Why allow yourself to become anxiousand stressed out about your taxes, re-tirement, college, or business plan-ning? The best time to begin theprocess is now.

There are still many actions that can betaken to save you money this year andbe better positioned for the future.

With Peter’s help you will benefit notonly from his experience, but you’ll beable to relax a little more too! Calltoday to schedule a tax planning or taxreturn preparation meeting to take ad-vantage of Peter’s New Client Offer.

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the class and most instructors don’t have the know how to accommodate people of all fit-ness levels.

Accommodating: This is exactly what sets the people at Align Pilates Center apart.

Pilates is an incredible workout for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. NicoleHoward and Cara Fraser, owners of Align Pilates Center, want people to know that every-one is welcome to try their classes and see for themselves why their method is so incred-ible. “We strive to enhance and enrich the lives of our clients and not just their bodiesthrough the Pilates method. We focus on quality of movement rather than the quantity ofexercise. We offer the experience of Pilates to develop the mind, body and spirit in a greatenvironment. We also pride ourselves on our years of education and our advanced training,”comments Nicole.

Specializing in private training, semi-private/group training and mat classes, they trulyhave something for everyone. “Over the last eight years we have been fortunate to haveworked under a physical therapist as PT aides. This has given us a tremendous learningexperience regarding post rehabilitation in combination with personal training throughPilates. It’s also wonderful that we all hold degrees in dance from CSULB and BASI, alongwith comprehensive Pilates training with dance specialization, and Master Pilates trainingfrom the renowned Real Isacowitz. It truly has given us the opportunity to work with high-level athletes to the elderly, even children,” Cara adds.

Nicole and her team plan on expanding their services to include apprentice programs foraspiring instructors and more foster/volunteer type programs for youth interested in Pi-lates. “We offer a place for student teachers to practice, observe, and learn in a non com-petitive environment,” says Nicole.

If you want to get in shape, better your life, or just need helpwith finding the best Pilates experience, visit the Align PilatesCenter today

There’s nothing worse than being ex-cited to start a new fitness class butthen immediately feel bad becauseyou don’t know what you’re doing andthere’s no one to point you in the rightdirection. I, for one, have found myself

totally lost and half dancing in Zumba, falling over50 times in yoga class, and pretty much just want-ing to call my mom (or therapist) after five minutesin boot camp. It’s always hard to join the flow of

Align to Fitnessby Heather Evans

Connect with Nicole or Cara by calling (949) 481-3577, stop by the studio at26850 Ortega Hwy., Suite K in San Juan Capistrano or visit www.alignpilatescenter.com



ability to offer their clients a broader range of product options at alevel of quality that is “second to none.” And because they are “hands-on” from design consultation to manufacture and installation, Garyand his staff pride themselves on providing unparalleled customerservice.

“What’s really fun is having the ability to create the products in-house,” says Gary. “I really enjoy introducing new ways to make thingsbetter, bringing in new products and keeping up with the latest trendsin the industry. We go out of our way to keep our customers satisfied… that’s what makes it all worthwhile. As in any business, your cus-tomers are golden and we’ve been very fortunate that a large per-centage of our business is in referrals.”

Repeat customers Marta and Mike Fowler of San Diego say that ClassyClosets is a “dream company - one that not only delivers beautifulcraftsmanship, but also that elusive quality of excellent service. Everygood cliché regarding their work applies.”

“This is our second home that Classy Closets has refined to meet allour storage needs, from closets to garage, from bathroom storage toentertainment center. And they never try to oversell, giving honestrecommendations for products, charging fair prices within reach,”says Marta. “Their creative solutions and impeccable workmanshipcombine to make functional pieces we love living with. We have onlyone warning: Classy Closets is addictive, and you will find yourselfwanting to spread the good news.”

In a letter to Gary’s business partner Kate Monaghan, Carlsbad-basedInterior Designer Karen Wirrig echoes the Fowler’s sentiment andadds that “my new master closet is beautiful and your attention todetail is evident. I also want to commend your installation crew. Theywere on time, tidy, polite, and did excellent work … I will wholeheart-edly recommend your company to allmy clients. It has been a pleasure towork with you all.”

Closet organization is something of an oxymoron at myhouse. Same goes for my home office. I actually do knowwhere everything is in the stacks of paper that perpetuallyreside atop my desk, but good luck having anyone else makerhyme or reason of my filing “system.”

I’m clearly a candidate for the handiwork of a company like ClassyClosets – if it’s a matter of function or simply a desire to have yourmess aesthetically addressed, Classy Closets will customize yourwork/life space with made-to-order cabinetry and organization sys-tems for your home office, garage, bedroom, laundry room, pantry,media centers, wallbeds and more.

Think you can’t afford to bring in the professionals? Classy Closets,which has served all of Orange County and San Diego since 2003, of-fers organization options for virtually every budget – from basic whitemelanine to solid wood cabinetry.

“Nothing we do is cookie cutter,” says Company CFO Gary Pavitt. “Al-though Classy Closets is a franchise, we’re not governed by the rulesthat typically dictate processes of typical franchise operations – par-ticularly with regard to the materials and mounting systems we use.What works in terms of style and function at a home in Tucson, for in-stance, wouldn’t necessarily translate to a house in Huntington Beach.So we have the freedom to customize our work to our client’s specificneeds and desires.”

Another differentiator is that Gary and his team manufacture theirproducts right here in Southern California, which affords them the

Life.Organized.Classy Closets’ unique, custom solutionsfor the home and office can instantly

double or even triple your storage space

by Jody Robinson

To connect with Gary or to experience the styles, colors, materials and accessories available, schedule anappointment to visit the 1,400-square-foot Classy Closets showroom in Laguna Hills by calling (949) 249-5600.

The showroom is located at 23024 Lake Forest Dr., Suite K. Classy Closets is a member of the Association of Closetand Storage Professionals and is a BBB A+ rated business



Many local businesses boast great customer testimonials of re-cent transactions, but few can credit true “relationships” withclients dating back 50+ years.

Kevin and MaryGail Hentzen, owners of the Laguna Niguel-based Tut-tle’s Carpet One Floor and Home, have hadclients bring in their old invoices from car-pet installations in the 1960s.

Back then, the store was located in LagunaBeach and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle. In1980, the Hentzen family purchased thebusiness and young Kevin took over its day-to-day operations, working alongside his fa-ther, Gene. Under the elder Hentzen’stutelage for the following decade, Kevinhoned his skills by learning the intricaciesof all aspects of the flooring industry.

Today, Kevin brings more than 30 years ofexpertise to every job. His wife, Mary Gail,specializes in window coverings and with years of experience in theirown right, staff design consultants Donna and Cathi round out theTuttle’s Carpet One team.

“Much of our business is from customers that I’ve known for years. Itis more of a relationship with the client,” says Kevin. “People enjoythe personal experience that you won’t find in a big box store. It isvery rewarding to beautify people’s homes. It’s a great feeling whenthe client calls to say how much they love their new floor.”

Tuttle’s Carpet One specializes in all types of carpet, hardwood floor-ing, tile, stone, area rugs, vinyl and window coverings. They carry topbrands such as Karastan, Masland, Lees, Armstrong, and Hunter Dou-glas and offer the largest wool carpet selection in Orange County.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

Tuttle’s Carpet OneFloor and Home

by Jody Robinson

Because expert installation is so important, Kevin and Mary Gail onlywork with highly trained professionals who can install complex jobsand handle high-quality materials.

The company’s growth in more recent history can be traced to Kevin’sdecision to move the operation to a morevisible location Laguna Niguel in 1994. In ad-dition to enjoying increased foot traffic,Kevin joined Carpet One two years later,which lent itself to capturing even moremarket share – for a variety of reasons. Car-pet One is a co-operative that has over1,000 stores worldwide. Although all are in-dependently owned and operated, becausethey are a co-op, Carpet One can negotiatethe best prices and warranties as a largegroup. For example, Carpet One offers “theBeautiful Guaranty” which allows the cus-tomer up to 120 days from installation tohave the carpet replaced for ANY reason(even if they decide they don’t like the

color). The carpet and the labor are covered. No questions asked.

Another offer that only Carpet One offers is the “Healthy Living In-stallation.” This is a process that cleans the sub-floor with a HEPI-VACand the installers then spray the subfloor with Healthinex anti bacte-rial spray. Then they use a special carpet cushion that minimizessymptoms from mold, mildew, allergens and pollens.

The bottom line is that Tuttle’s CarpetOne Floor and Home offers thegreat advantage of the buyingpower as a group while still retainingthe independence and specialty of asmall store.

Connect with Kevin and Mary Gail by visiting the Tuttle’s Carpet One Floor and Homeshowroom at 27751 La Paz Rd. in Laguna Niguel or by calling (949) 831-1332


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Community Events andBuy One, Get One Free Admissionfor Locals with Proof of Residency

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Late Night Lite Bites:Nirvana Grille, Laguna Beach.

9-11pm

Orange CountyWine Cruise

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Watercolor Magicission Viejo Library

12-2:30pm

Live Music at The Cellar156 Avenida Del MarSC 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Ladies NightTop 40, Latin, R&B at Brio Tuscany Grille

24050 Camino del AvionDP 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

no Farmer's Market orba St. and Camino SJC 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Relay for Life of MissionViejo Kickoff Celebration

Music, food, entertainmentNorman P. Murray Community &

Senior Center24932 Veterans WayMV 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Casanova RistoranteHappy Hour

at Bar Top Nightly33585 Del Obispo St. • DP

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

33 Bay Drive, Laguna Beach$7,995,000

2 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point$1,850,000 – SOLD

25 Vista Sole, Dana Point$1,825,000 – SOLDSOLD SOLD

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2 35 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

3 6 Via Burrone, Newport Coast

4 7402 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach

5 2065 Port Provence, Newport Beach

6 360 Upland Rd, Laguna Beach

7 351 Crescent Bay Dr, Laguna Beach

8 2540 Irvine Cove Crest, Laguna Beach

9 255 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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11 3 Belmont, Newport Beach

12 427 30th St, Newport Beach

13 414 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach

14 43 Copper Crk, Irvine

15 7581 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach

16 103 Linda Isle, Newport Beach

17 20 Vernal Spg, Irvine

18 306 Snug Harbor Rd, Newport Beach

19 1500 Dorothy Ln, Newport Beach

20 25291 Mustang Dr, Laguna Hills

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23 7409 Seashore Dr, Newport Beach

24 25142 Buckskin Dr, Laguna Hills

25 2 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point

26 25 Vista Sole St, Dana Point

27 16021 Santa Barbara Ln, Huntington Beach

28 2606 Wavecrest, Corona del Mar

29 1816 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach

30 11 Via Las Rosas, Laguna Niguel

31 1412 Stanford Ct, Irvine

32 1712 Antigua Way, Newport Beach

33 1725 Pine St, Huntington Beach

34 303 Driftwood Road, Corona del Mar

35 280 Cypress Dr, Laguna Beach

36 25 Blue Grass, Irvine

37 150 Monarch Bay Dr, Dana Point

38 1730 Bonaire Way, Newport Beach

39 1842 Port Wheeler Pl, Newport Beach

40 1314 Pac. Coast Hwy C, Huntington Beach

41 2601 Bungalow Pl, Corona del Mar

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44 170 Rivo Alto Canal, Long Beach

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47 416 Orchid, Corona del Mar

48 10492 Ridgeway Dr, North Tustin

49 1710 Port Barmouth Pl, Newport Beach

50 202 La Jolla Dr, Newport Beach

51 509.5 Jasmine, Corona del Mar

52 16174 Bimini Ln, Huntington Beach

53 31122 Oakmont Pl, Laguna Niguel

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61 16062 Bonaire Cir, Huntington Beach

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63 21322 Pinetree Ln, Huntington Beach

64 1890 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa

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66 19325 Archfield Ln, Huntington Beach

67 17581 Medford Ave, Tustin

68 10 Rocky Gln 24, Irvine

69 19592 Oakdale Ln, Huntington Beach

70 61 Edgewood, Irvine

71 26955 Safiro, Mission Viejo

72 15611 Whiteoak Ln, Huntington Beach

73 132 Westport, Newport Beach

74 6136 Fernwood Dr, Huntington Beach

75 1 Via Marin, San Clemente

76 18839 Quince Cr, Fountain Valley

77 302 Corte Mira Vis, San Clemente

78 31 Gullwing, Laguna Niguel

79 24772 San Pedro Ave, Laguna Hills

80 28165 Westfield Dr, Laguna Niguel

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82 22745 Bayshore Ln, Lake Forest

83 3355 Via Trentino, Costa Mesa

84 80 Chantilly, Irvine

85 12718 Cherryvale Dr, La Mirada

86 91 Goldenrod 57, Irvine

87 19351 Seahorse Ln 106, Huntington Beach

88 2217 Vista Huerta, Newport Beach

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90 27893 Via Bellaza, Laguna Niguel

91 231 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo

92 5 S Sand Dollar Ct 16, Newport Beach

93 92 Montara Dr, Aliso Viejo

94 34 Martino, Ladera Ranch

95 2201 Cheyenne Way 136, Fullerton

96 12 Hollyhock, Aliso Viejo

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98 23412 Pacific Park Dr 28D, Aliso Viejo

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33885 Robles, Dana Point$849,900 – JUST LISTED

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Did you eat so much over the holidays that even your sweatpants don’t want anything todo with you? Maybe you’re one of those lucky or dedicated people that know how to sayNO to your 150th Christmas cookie. Either way, it’s time for some spring-cleaning and Idon’t mean dusting.

Juice cleansing is one of the mostamazing and healthiest things youcan do for yourself. Cleansing canmake you look and feel younger andgive you boosted vitality with overallbetter health. Some say they lose un-wanted pounds and bloat. Others re-mark their skin and hair positivelyglow. The essential point to considerwhen trying a juice cleanse is thesource of the juice, and it doesn’t getany better, safer, locally grown andmore effective than the juicecleanses from Nekter Juice Bar.

Nekter has developed two series ofjuice cleanses: The Classic or The Advanced. How long you take the cleanse depends on your per-sonal needs and how advanced you are with the system. With each cleanse, the goal is to gently

Delicious Spring Cleaningby Heather Evans

Check them out at www.nekterjuicebar.com and order your first sip today!

help rid your body of toxins and rebalanceyour entire system. Nekter’s customersrave about how great they look and feel:“I have done the cleanse twice in the past10 weeks and lost 18 pounds. It changedmy eating habits and I feel awesome!”says Mike S. The best part is that all youhave to do is follow the plan and sip.That’s it.

Besides all this amazing cleansing talk,let’s get back to Nekter itself. Known forusing only 100% locally farmed fruits andvegetables, Nekter is the juice revolutionthat’s quickly become infamous for help-ing people look and feel better than theyever knew they could. If juice isn’t yourthing, they still have what you need withtheir premium acai bowls and smoothies.And yes, they have an amazing smoothienamed the Chocolate Dream. Seriously,who is that amazing they can make achocolate smoothie healthy?

If you’re new to juicing and cleansing theyrecommend starting with a Sublime, ToxinFlush or Popeye’s Acai Smoothie. NekterJuice Bar is located at 32371 Golden Lanternin Laguna Niguel in the Ocean Ranch Plaza.Phone: (949) 234-9655.


118 Degrees Community CafeOpens in Laguna NiguelIn November, 118 Degrees Community Caféopened in the Ocean Ranch Village (32341Golden Lantern in Laguna Niguel). Open daily,118 Degrees features a space with shared com-munal seating and a 12-seat patio and a focuson fresh, whole-foods smoothies, quick-serveand Grab n’ Go options..

“The new Laguna Niguel location will serve toempower the com-munity by offering afun and healthy al-ternative: fresh, or-ganic living cuisine,"says Chef JennyRoss, who has builta strong clienteleand reputation withoriginal recipes anda pioneering spiritthat has led to a fullJenny Ross LivingFoods menu of rawdelights. For more

info, visit www.118Degrees.com.

SJC Hills High School5th Annual Cheer Clinic San Juan Hills High School’s Pep Squad hostedtheir 5th Annual Cheer Clinic for Football thispast October. Ninety “Future Stallions” attendedthe Saturday Clinic and performed at the SeniorNight football game. The girls are excited tohost their 5th Annual Cheer Clinic for basketballon Saturday, January 19th, from 4 -7 pm in theSJHHS gym. The “Future Stallions” will performat the Wednesday, January 23rd SJHHS Varsitybasketball game during half time. If you are in-terested in becoming an SJHHS Pep Squadsponsor, please contact Melissa Murphy [email protected]. Any donation iswelcome and appreciated.


Is your kitchen layout perfectly func-tional, but the cabinet finish is fromthe 80’s? Re-facing may be out of thebudget since it is often more costly

than complete replacement. You may nothave considered refinishing because itsounds like a huge mess.

At C. Loren Studios, we strive to makeyour kitchen facelift stress free and surprisingly affordable. Lately wehave been changing maple to look like an updated alder or cherry andchanging old yellowing oak to look like rich walnut. Maybe you havewhite cabinets that could use a little depth with a subtle chocolate glaze.Or you may want a contrasting island. Regardless of what your currentfinish is there is always a way to make what’s old look new.

You may be perfectly happy with your kitchen, but your staircase greetsyour guests with a blast from the past. For a fraction of the cost of re-placing it, you can simply have it refinished. Obviously you have to takestyle into consideration, but there are so many areas that can usuallyget a new face instead of being ripped out. Once the project is completeyou will wonder how you lived with the old finish as long as you did.

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Contact C. Loren Studios at (949) 293-8446 or visit www.clorenstudios.com



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Plantar fasciitis, low back or foot pain, hammertoes, bunions and sciatica are no walk in the park,and anyone who knows what I’m talking about can vouch they’d do almost anything to alleviatethe pain. Turns out, your footwear has more power than you think. Incredible athletes like 1984Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton and former pro basketball greatBill Walton have learned first-hand how crucial it is to use spe-

cialty shoe inserts. They’ve even devotedthemselves as official spokespeople to thecause.

“Good Feet has made it physically possiblefor me to stay on top of being a busy motherof four,” comments the famous Mary LouRetton.

“As one of the most injured players in thesports industry, I’d wake up and wonderhow in the heck I was ever going to get outof bed and on to these feet. But then Ifound Good Feet and I instantly felt thecomfort,” says Bill Walton.

Many physicians and podiatrists also en-courage inserts and recommend Good Feet products in particular. These are amazing, life-changing in-serts and have been scientifically and medically tested to alleviate pain and promote healing.

You can experience this for yourselfby visiting the Good Feet store inDana Point. Sooner than you knowit you’ll be joining the Rockettes andclimbing Mt. Everest… or, if you’relike most people, you’ll be walkingmore comfortably and definitelysmiling while doing so- they workthat well! This family-owned and op-erated store carries 25 different in-

sert styles to fit everythingfrom your Jimmy Choos tothe camouflage Crocs younever admit you own.

Carolyn, owner of DanaPoint’s Good Feet knows athing or two about com-fort. “Your feet are yourfoundation. That’s why wecustom fit every pair ofGood Feet arch supportby measuring your archand foot flexibility. SinceGood Feet arch supportscome in over 350 sizes,styles and flexibility en-sure a great fit no matter

what the shoe. Come on in, let ussee what we can do for you!”

Plantar Fasciitis? Low Back Pain? Sciatica?by HEATHER EVANS

Connect with Carolyn by calling (949) 487-6797 or stop by 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point

Good Feet products alleviate pain and promote healing


Zia Jewelry Annual JanuaryClearance Sale - Jan. 27 and 28Zia Jewelry (located at 31761 Camino Capis-trano in San Juan Capistrano) rings in thenew year with complimentary champagne,hors d'oeuvres, and storewide savingsfrom 10% to 60% off. For more info, visitwww.ziajewelryonline.com

RokPrime Steakhouse &Grille Opens in SJCRokPrime Steakhouse & Grille, located at 31671Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano,serves only the choicest cuts of hand-selected,USDA-aged Prime beef, cut fresh to order.

RokPrime is best known for its method ofcooking prime steaks and seafood on a hot vol-canic rock using only all natural and pure crys-talline salts mined deep from the caves of theHimalayan Mountains. A centuries old methodof cooking in Africa and Australia is now beingbrought to your table by RokPrime.

The minerals released from these natural saltsare over one million years old and are burstingwith all natural healthy nutrients, natural fla-vors, and aromas. For reservations, call (949)236-6669 or visit www.rokprime.com


cluding the restaurant’s general manager, Mau-reen, who personally stopped by each table toensure that everything was to her guests’ lik-ing) days later.

Serving up a classic Northern California vibe anda menu characterized by a locally sourced, sea-sonal menu, my husband and I found it challeng-ing to decide which appetizers and entrees toindulge in. The couple who accompanied us ex-perienced no such dilemma. As fans of tradi-tional French cuisine, our friends went right forthe foie gras (because the Presidio remainedfederal property even after being decommis-sioned by the Army, the Presidio Social Clubdoesn’t have to abide by the State ban on the de-

lectable (they claim) duck liver that has been at the center of consid-erable controversy in recent months).

In the end, we opted for a little of everything, pairing our fruity Bellinisand bloody marys with decadent brioche beignets served with Mexicanhot cocoa, gruyere cheese toasts with tomato dip, poached eggs andham served with sliced tomato, hollandaise and brioche and the ex-ceptionally flavorful “Mission-style chilaquiles (scrambled eggs,tomatillo, cotija cheese and house roasted pork belly).

Although a weekend may not seem like enough elsewhere, it’splenty of time to explore the highlights of San Francisco andcome away with a taste of the many culinary adventures, recre-ational activities and cultural attractions that abound.

At about six miles square, it’s easy to traversethe city in a day (see sidebar for some of the topstops for first-time visitors). Because my hus-band’s family hails from the Bay area, we’ve en-joyed sojourns into the city on a somewhatregular basis over the past several years. Assuch, we’ve already done the “tourist thing,” sothis trip, we decided to make our visit more of arelaxing stay highlighted by an amazing gour-met (and historical) experience at the PresidioSocial Club (www.presidiosocialclub.com).

Housed in a converted infantry barracks on the prestigious (former)U.S. Army base of the same name, the iconic The Presidio Social Clubresides amidst abundant eucalyptus trees and expansive lawns, mak-ing it arguably one of the most pastoral spots in the city.

But the food is what we came for and the recommended Sundaybrunch more than delivered – so much so, in fact, that we were stilltalking about the individual dishes and the spectacular service (in-

Aquarium of the Bay (on the smaller side, this aquarium is per-fect for the younger set. Highlights include walking through the“shark tube” and petting friendly bat rays and leopard sharks intouch tanks.

Pier 39: Boisterous sea lions put on a free show any time of day.

Alcatraz: Catch a ferry from Pier 33 to the former prison (greatfor adults and older children)

Ghiradelli Square: Indulge in ice cream or chocolatey treats

Destination: San FranciscoDestination: San FranciscoDestination: San Franciscoby Jody Robinson

TOP SPOTS & ATTRACTIONS FOR FIRST-TIMERS Historic Trolleys: Seventeen trolley cars are in service, painted inthe colors of the originals from the 1920s and '30s. Take in the cityscene as you rattle past the Wharf, down the Embarcadero and ontoMarket Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares.

Golden Gate Park:Make sure to stop by the Conservatory of Flow-ers (closed Monday), which is the oldest Victorian greenhouse thisside of the Thames and ride the carousel on Kezar Drive (both onthe park’s eastern edge).

Golden Gate Bridge: An engineering marvel and (if it’s not toowindy or foggy) one of the most beautiful walks in the country.

Where to Stay

We really lucked out in finding this private residence for rent.Because we have family friends who live in the area, we’vebeen blessed to be able to visit the region fairly frequently,generally staying with our friends or in one of the nearby hotel

properties.

But this year, becausewe were traveling withthree adults and twoyoung children, we de-cided a rental homewould be a much morecomfortable and con-venient option.

And the place we foundcouldn’t have been more perfect (www.611JonesSF.com).

Whether you’re a couple looking for a romantic retreat, a fam-ily with kids or two families traveling together or a large groupof friends, this vacation/rental house in the heart of down-town/Union Square, was convenient to everything and bearsthe distinction of being the only single-family home in the area.

The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home provided the ideal layout to giveeveryone plenty of privacy. The cozy living room complete withfireplace and flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi and cable television wasdefinitely the most popular room in the house for the kids.

The fully outfitted gourmet kitchen and dining room mademealtime so easy. There was an outdoor area with seating,garage parking for a small car (since we had a larger vehicle,we parked in the space right in front of the garage), which isvirtually unheard of in the city, where you pay a premium forparking.

The owner, Taso, was incredible towork with. He was hyper-respon-sive to email inquiries and fol-lowed up with us after our stay tomake sure it was everything weexpected.

We can unequivocally say thatwe’ve been spoiled. After stayingat this amazing property, we’ll behard pressed to settle for anythingless the next time we head to SanFrancisco. Aside from the amenity,convenience of location and allthe money we saved from eatingin as opposed to dining out forevery meal (as we end up doingwhen we stay at a hotel), renting this private home ended upbeing a more affordable option since we would have had tobook at least two rooms to accommodate our group.


“We don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach to our patients,” saysDr. West. “For this reason, we have a very high success rate. Ialso have a very skilled and caring staff. We make sure to followup, get to know you, and we want you to feel welcome when youwalk through the door. Our patients love the friendly and relaxedenvironment, and we love working for them!”

Dr. West began his career as a general dental practitioner in Mis-sion Viejo, where he worked for over 30 years doing cosmetic,biologic and family dentistry. Five years ago, Dr. West began anew direction when he decided to limit his practice exclusivelyto sleep issues. While most dentists use only one type of sleepaid appliance, Dr. West is trained on several different sleep aidappliances and is widely recognized as a talented specialist inhis field. He is also one of only a few Southern California-basedMedicare Providers for Sleep Appliances.

“I can’t tell you how good it feels to hear a patient tell me they’vehad the best sleep in years, or that they’ve been able to sleep inthe same room as their partner again,” he says. “I’ve seen a pa-tient’s entire life change simply because they were able to get agood night’s sleep!”

Dr. West offers complimentary consul-tations, and many of his patients claimthey learned more about sleep studiesfrom his free consultations then theydid from their Sleep Specialist M.D.

If you think you might have a sleepingissue, let Dr. West treat you today. Bet-ter sleep is truly the key to a better life.I

I bet you didn’t know you could sleep your way to a better life. That’sexactly what Scott E. West, DDS., helps his patients do. Specializing inSnoring, Sleep Apnea and CPAP intolerance, Dr. West has been the pre-mier expert for treating sleep problems with highly customized treat-ments, designed exclusively on a case-by-case basis.

To connect with Dr. West, call (949) 829-6700 or visit www.cannotusecpap.com.Questions about your insurance plan? Not a problem. His staff is ready to find the best options for you.

Offering Alternative Treatment of Snoring,Sleep Apnea and CPAP Intolerance

By Heather Evans

Scott E. West, DDS.

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This rumor is not true. Medicare Advantage is not being eliminated. In fact, sincethe Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, enrollment in these planshas risen from 24 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries to 28 percent. The qualityof the plans available to consumers are getting better every year too it seems.There's nothing in the law that cuts back the Medicare Advantage program in thesense of changing what plans are authorized, the only thing that's changing is

the cost. Medicare Advantage plans had been getting paid a lot more than the traditionalMedicare program, and the Affordable Care Act is slowly trying to reduce that.

Here's what's going on. As of 2010, these plans (run by private insurance companies) were get-ting paid about 9 percent more per enrollee than original Medicare, which in turn cost theMedicare program an extra $8.9 billion that year, according to a new report from the Common-wealth Fund, a New York-based health policy research group. "Everyone was paying higher PartB premiums to subsidize extra benefits for one in four beneficiaries," says David Lipschutz,policy attorney at Center for Medicare Advocacy in Washington, D.C. The Affordable Care Actis in the process of phasing out these overpayments. Until, by, 2017, Medicare Advantage planswill, (on average) , be getting paid about the same as original Medicare costs.

But rather than roll back payments to all plans in a broad brush-stroke, the law takes a moredelicate approach. For instance, it cuts funds for the plans that were getting the highest over-payments more severely than plans that were doing a better job containing costs. And it hasalso instituted a bonus system that awards extra money to plans with higher scores on qualityof care and customer service. Should you be worried that Medicare Advantage plans willeconomize by reducing your benefits? Nope, the plans are required to provide all Medicarebenefits, so there's no way they can cut them. That includes the free preventive servicesadded to Medicare by the Affordable Care Act. And Advantage plans that include a drug ben-efit are closing the doughnut hole just the same as stand-alone Part D drug plans. The onlyarea where plans can even consider cutting back are for optional services such as dental andvision benefits.

by Stephanie Frisch

Is the Rumor True? Will “Obamacare”End Medicare Advantage?

Stephanie Frisch is the owner of Insurance 101 and is anindependent insurance broker dedicated to helping othersmake “educated decisions” about their insurance choiceswhen it comes to health insurance, life insurance, long-termcare planning and annuities. For answers to your questions,or an in-home, no-fee consultation, call (949) 351-2443.


correction, and creative styling. Jackie is well versed in many types of extensions, including:Great Lengths, Cinderella, Euro Locks, sew/braid in, Micro Tubing, and Hair Locks. “I will dowhatever my clients need,” Jackie says. “When it comes to hair extensions or hair restoration/re-

placement, there’s no one size fits all. These are completely different areasof expertise and I make sure to advise wisely. I’ll sit down witheach client and discuss their needs, then customize a systemthat is unique to them. Many stylists can do hair extensions,and only some can do hair restoration/replacement. I havefound my niche providing both of these services for over 25years, something my clients absolutely love!”

She also personally developed her own brand: Jackie’s Hair System (designed for men andwomen suffering hair loss, or simply seeking thicker, fuller hair). How does it work? Althougheach client experiences something different depending on their situation, Jackie creates some-thing similar to a customized mold to match perfectly with the existing hair, optimally creatinga system much like hair regeneration. Her advanced bonding techniques are so acute, the hairsystem will be virtually undetectable to sight or touch. One of her clients, Barbara Perkins fromLaguna Nigel says, “WOW! What a change! I feel 20 years younger andthe comments from my friends, family and business associates are non-stop. I would recommend Jackie to anyone!“

It’s exceptionally rare to find a hairartist that knows exactly what youneed and how to achieve those re-sults- but can actually make it hap-pen. That’s what makes JackieEmerson so amazing: she’s the go-toguru for hair extensions, hair restora-

tion/replacement, weaves, highlights, color

Oh Yes, You’ll Look THAT Goodby Heather Evans

Give her a call and set up an appointment today. If you think thinning, or even balding hair is a deathsentence: think again. You are thisclose to a hotter version of yourself. Call (949) 468-0235.

Take advantage of her free private consultation today!

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Its no secret prescription drug abuse has causedmany deaths in the youth of America, especially inrecent years. Most parents are aware of this prob-lem, but still hold on to the mentality that their childwouldn’t participate in these types of behaviors. Un-fortunately, there is an epidemic of prescription

drug abusers, and we are greatly impacted by this herein Orange County. Natalie Costa, owner of The Per-former’s Academy teamed up with film director BrentHuff to create a life changing documentary titled “BehindThe Orange Curtain” that’s quickly gained attentionfrom the media, schools, parents and residents ofOrange County.

So why is the OC in particular so vulnerable to this problem? “We discovered itbegan largely in part due to the children born of upper middle class having dispos-able income with little to no supervision. With the help of a dirty doctor, some cashfor the prescription and either insurance or cash to the pharmacy, the sharing chainbegins. Orange County alone has approximately 14 physicians under the microscopeof the DEA,” comments Natalie.

“Behind the Orange Curtain”:

Anyone interested in a private screening at their home or arranging a viewing at their school or group is encouraged tocontact Natalie immediately. She also includes a Q&A panel discussion for her large group showings. You can reach her at

(949) 609-1600. Education is the key to conquering this problem. Talk to your teenager today.

Shown at schools and private screen-ings across the OC, “Behind The Or-ange Curtain” has educated thousandsof children, teachers and parents onthe dangers of abusing prescriptiondrugs, and what measures are beingtaken to fight the problem. “For most,the problem starts at home in the av-erage medicine cabinet,” Natalie adds.

For Natalie, the inspiration to create this film came a lit-tle too close to home. After her daughter’s friend passedaway due to a prescription drug overdose, she learnedhundreds of teens in the area had died the same tragicway. Natalie considered herself a “mom-in-the-know”and still hadn’t heard of this danger for teens. “It waseven more shocking to learn these were teens weregood kids from good families. That’s why it’s so danger-ous, it can happen to anyone,” Natalie says.

Prescription Drug Abuse in OCby Heather Evans



Hi. My name is Rayleneand I am a 2-year-old fe-male brown tabby with agorgeous coat. I am fullof personality and love toplay with toys and nap inthe sunlight shiningthrough the windows.One of the best things

about me is that I am leash trained, which means that I can go onerrands and adventures with you. The volunteers at the shelter havetaught me how to stroll around on a harness and leash, and I love

We at South County Magazine are excited about our newpartnership with the San Clemente-Dana Point AnimalShelter and the introduction of this ongoing editorialcolumn created to help our local animal friends findtheir forever homes. Please check back with each issueto view the "Pets of the Month" and updates on previ-

ous animals up for adoption.

by Jody Robinson

it! I get to see so many cool things while out onmy walkabouts. Please visit me and take mehome - I’ll be your best friend!

Hello there! My name is Toby. Iam a male black and white PitBull/Terrier mix. The shelterstaff thinks that I am about 1year old. I am a sweet boy whohas a lot of energy so I wouldenjoy a forever home where Ican get lots of exercise. I al-ready walk well on a leash and

TOBY - ID#A022858

Pets of the Month

know my basic obedience com-mands. It is suggested that Ilive in a home with childrenabove the age of 6. If you havea pool, that would be a hugebonus because I LOVE thewater. If you think you wouldbe a good match for me,please come visit me at theshelter!

San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente • (949) 492-1617

2) What is the cost for lasertoenail treatment?IR: The treatments are broken downinto two easy to understandcomponents. The first is theexamination and nail treatment whichmay be covered by insurance. Thesecond part is the actual lasertreatment which is not covered. Aone-time examination fee of $500 ischarged during the first sessionwhich covers both the fee for the ini-

tial examination as well as the follow-up office visit. There is a separate laser fee of $70 foreach toe which is also paid upfront and covers two laser treatments. For example, treatingone toe would be $570; however if all ten toenails are treated, the charge would be $1200.For severe infections, a third laser treatment may be necessary. Exclusive anti-fungalproducts are sold separately. You are not forced to treat all your nails as may be mandatoryat other offices.

1. How did you perfect the lasertreatment for fungal nails?Ivar Roth, DPM: After performing thou-sands of laser fungal toenail treatments, Ideveloped and refined a proprietary proto-col coupled with the newest second gen-eration FDA approved laser. The new laserwith its digital readouts allows me to tellprecisely how much energy is required tokill the fungus. With this information, I cal-culate a specific customized laser treatment tailored to each patient. This patient specifictreatment means that no two patients are given the same laser treatment. In addition, I in-vented a new way to get rid of the fungal infection in the toenails. Before your lasertreatment, I will perform Maximum Nail Reduction (MNR) which removes at least 80% of your fungus in a single office visit. This exclusive protocol is so effective that I appliedfor a patent and it is currently only available at my office. The initial treatment fee includes asecond treatment session in order to ensure your success.

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Contact Dr. Roth today for your appointment:351 Hospital Road #407 • Newport Beach, CA 92663

T: 949.650.1147 • F: 949.650.6434 • [email protected]


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3) Is there a treatment for split nails?Dr. Roth has developed a newpatent pending cure for split nails.Only one or two treatments arerequired to solve this problem.

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South County Magazine January 2013