South County Magazine June 2020

San Clemente • Dana Point • SJC • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Hills • Rancho Mission Viejo + Ladera Ranch

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JUNE 2020

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Advertising Partner since 2012 ”Brio Tuscany Grille has been advertising since 2012. We have been consistently participating in every issue and are very pleased with the experience of working with Community Publications over these many years. Jody and her team truly care about helping our business continue to succeed and often create added-value opportunities - at no additional cost - to help maximize our exposure in the publication.

If you are interested in reaching South County community, I am absolutely thrilled to recommend Jody and her fabulous team!”

jody@southcountymag.com Account Executives Laura Campbell Kim Reed Nicole Martin Advertising Inquiries (714) 469-3495

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Advertising Partner since 2011 “I know that my business wouldn’t be as successful as it is today if I hadn’t started advertising with Community Publications. I have established relationships with hundreds of clients over the years, and then those clients also refer friends and family to me as well. It was one of the best business decisions I have ever made.”

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by Diana San Clemente • Dana Point • SJC • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Hills • Rancho Mission Viejo + Ladera Ranch

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Advertising Partner since 2011 “Our involvement has been a true partnership over these many years in that the publication team continually strives to create added-value opportunities - at no additional cost - for our business to generate ROI - from the editorials to the monthly mixers. I would highly recommend Community Publications for any local business looking for exposure in South Orange County.”

SUSIE SMITH Backstreet Home Decor San Clemente Advertising Partner since 2011 “Working with Jody Robinson is a pure delight! She is a pro, plus she is patient, kind and efficient. I have been advertising for the past nine years and this is our main source of marketing. The results have been positive and consistent.

Every month we have new customers visiting our store saying they have seen our ads in South County Magazine! Jody is a pleasure to work with and always has our best interests at heart.”

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South County Magazine serves the communities of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo and Aliso Viejo. We will strive to continually improve with each edition and welcome feedback from our readers.

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2. Sign both of the forms.

3. Send the forms (and evidence, if your employer can’t complete Section B) to the Social Security Administration. You can send it one of these ways: • Mail to your local Social Security office (26051 Acero Rd. Mission Viejo 92691) • Fax at 1-833-914-2016- This is the quickest way!

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If you recently stopped working or lost your health coverage through your job (or your spouse’s job), you may qualify for a “Special Enrollment Period” to enroll in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).

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Fill out Section A, and ask your employer to complete and sign Section B. (New protocol due to the Coronavirus) If your employer can’t complete Section B (For example, the office is currently closed), you can fill it out for them. Your employer doesn’t need to sign the form. Instead, you’ll

This information was taken directly from the Medicare.gov website. I have added my own twist to some of the information in an attempt to make it more “readable” and concise. When speaking with clients for the first time, I generally ask if they’ve ever gone to the Medicare.gov website and usually the answer is “no”.

Medicare.gov is a wealth of information, perhaps too much information and that’s why soon to be or existing Medicare beneficiaries shy away from it.

If you were to just break the information down to the question that you have (as I do when I need clarification) you’ll find it’s not overwhelming and instead very helpful.

Regardless of whether or not you are suddenly motivated to “get to know Medicare” by visiting the website, rest assured that I do and I’m here to help answer your questions by phone or in person at my office in San Juan Capistrano.

Stephanie Frisch is the owner of Insurance 101 and is an independent insurance broker dedicated to helping others make “educated decisions” about their insurance choices when it comes to Medicare. For answers to your questions, or no-fee consultation, call (949) 351-2443.

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ook especially for change of any kind. Do not ignore a suspicious spot simply because it does not hurt. Skin cancers may be painless, but dangerous all the same. If you notice one or more of the warning signs, see a board-certified dermatologist right away, preferably one who specializes in diseases of the skin.

WHAT PATIENTS NEED TO KNOW 1. Everyone needs to perform a self-skin exam once a month.

ACTINIC KERATOSIS

An actinic keratosis (AK) is a crusty, scaly growth caused by damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. An AK is considered a precancer because if left alone, it could develop into a skin cancer. AKs are the product of a lifetime accumulation of UV damage and typically appear on areas most commonly exposed sun, such as the backs of the hands, forearms, face, neck, and scalp.

BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequently occurring form of all cancers, with more than 4 million cases of diagnosed in the U.S. each year. BCCs may look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars. Any skin lesion that doesn’t heal, or bleeds with even gentle trauma, such as drying with a towel, is concerning for a BCC.

2. Melanoma can appear anywhere on the skin, including the palms/soles, under your nails, and places...for most, have never seen the light of day (genitalia). For this reason, it is important to look everywhere. Lock the bathroom door, get out a hand mirror, and check, it could save your life.

3. What to look for: ABCDEs, and an ugly duckling A - Asymmetry: If I draw a line down the middle, do the sides match?

B - Border: Is there a nice crisp border, or does the mole melt into the surrounding skin?

C - Color: Moles should be one color, one shade of brown. Is there a variety of shades or additional colors, such as black, red, white, or blue?

D - Diameter: Any mole larger than 6mm, ie the head of a pencil eraser, has a higher risk of becoming melanoma.

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising in the epidermis, the skin’s outermost layer. SCCs often look like scaly red patches, crusty bumps, warts, or elevated growths with a central depression. SCCs may appear suddenly and some forms are tender to touch. They can become disfiguring and sometimes deadly if allowed to grow. More than 1 million cases of SCC are diagnosed each year in the U.S., which translates to about 115 cases diagnosed every hour.

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Melanoma is a very dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma is caused mainly by intense, occasional UV exposure (frequently leading to sunburn), especially in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. An estimated 178,560 cases of melanoma are diagnosed in the U.S. each year and is fatal for an estimated 9,320 of these patients. Fortunately, if melanoma is recognized and treated early, it is almost always curable.

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CEO/Broker Daniel R. Lara 12 June 2020

Financing Your Legacy with Regal American Mortgage

By Jody Robinson Photography by Diana Schmitt, Accent Portraits by Diana

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t is rare to find someone who knew their path early - by divine intervention, fate or luck. Someone whom, through circumstances beyond their control, walked into their calling and have found great success. Providence.

Serendipity. Whatever you might call it, Daniel Lara is one of those lucky few.

A native Southern Californian, out for the day with some friends on the Huntington Beach Pier, Lara was a recent high school graduate when he struck up a conversation with “an interesting character” - a chance encounter that would change the trajectory of his life forever.

The Hollywood stunt man Lara met that day happened to have a side job as a real estate and mortgage broker. He shared with Lara how he’d recently sold an apartment complex for $8,000,000 to a connection he’d made through a movie he'd worked on. This initial meeting led to a fledgling friendship during which the then 19-year-old's initiative and ambition so impressed his friend that he offered Lara his first job in real estate. By 23, Daniel was leading a team of loan originators. By 30, he ran a mortgage company. “Unbelievable opportunity and a ton of really hard, honest work” ensured that his experience grew exponentially in a very short time.

Lara took a small mom-and-pop brokerage in Huntington Beach and "put them on the national stage by merg-

ing with an FDIC Mortgage Bank.

Most companies dream of such an opportunity - in a few years I was able to make that happen for them.” Three years ago Lara opened his own company, Regal American Mortgage in Laguna Hills, a newly developed division that he and his team have expanded to five states thus far. "Our ambition is to create a national brand that exemplifies the pride a homeowner feels when all things are right. Finances play a huge role in making that American Dream come true."

Having a dream come to fruition at such a young age, having the right person come into your life at the most opportune of times – Lara was blessed with both. While in his early twenties, he found himself uniquely positioned and eager to learn all he could from experiences with every type of lending institution - banks, lenders, brokers.

Experiences and expertise that would not only serve as the underpinnings to his operational philosophy and enable his company to truly help homeowners, but would prove instrumental in Lara’s own professional success.

Having independently produced $97 million in closed transactions in 2016, Lara earned the distinction of being named to the upper echelon in his industry – among the top 200 loan agents in the nation or … 1% of the 1%. His personal production is currently approaching $1 billion, Lara June 2020 13

specializes in VA loans, the total of which account for 60% of his closings.

“Our ethos is ‘finance your legacy’ and I say that with extreme seriousness,” he says. "We’re not just making sure we are giving clients the best rates and lowest fees: that’s standard. We’re listening. We’re preparing our clients for a structure that they can build a life off of.”

Balancing his business on the pillars of honesty, integrity and American family values hasn’t been easy, especially in a rapidly changing environment fraught with an unforeseen pandemic and global financial crisis. “If we can set the stage for your finances to leave a legacy behind and help take care of your family, we’ve done our jobs, no matter the time it takes, or the state the world is in.” The opportunity to learn from all walks of life has given Lara and his team the ability to stay nimble, agile, especially in these trying times.

Having an old fashioned eye for customer service and hospitality helps as well. Lara can rely on his team to service their clients, and therefore, their community’s needs because he has surrounded himself with a core group of like-minded, proactive professionals. These individuals, who bring a wealth of experience to the organization - some with only three years and others 35 years’ with MS degrees in finance - “have a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for their work, and that has helped to develop momentum and unique programming over the last few years."

Lara adds that his administrative staff is "like none other I have ever worked with - because they are incredibly efficient and organized they help our clients navigate the hurdles to get a loan, very very quickly. We’re on pace to break all records I’ve set in the past as a top 1% producing agent in the nation.”

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mon product Regal American is very familiar and extremely capable in handling, negotiating a reverse mortgage (HECM loan) is entirely another type of financing for elderly clients. “I want to be creative about the solutions we are able to offer our clients, and surprise folks with an opportunity that may have previously been viewed in a negative light.” Living Legacy loans, as they are referred to in the Regal American offices, allows clients to pursue their ideal lifestyle even if retirement income may not have kept up with costs of living.

Allowing homeowners to turn a portion of their home equity into cash, and forego a monthly house payment takes the pressure off of individuals, and allows seniors to write their own legacy.

I never thought I would see rates at historic lows like they are today …”

“There are so many nuances in every client’s financial life, and it takes a seasoned professional to navigate waters muddied by years of suspect business practices and preconceived notions.”

There are tens of thousands of mortgage companies in the US, and competition is no less fierce in Southern California. The impact of COVID-19 has stricken many, and shifted the way we look at global and local commerce, financing our goals, causing droves to scramble to maintain a standard of living to which we were accustomed just a few short months ago. In spite of those changes, Lara believes that Orange County has a unique ecosystem, and current predictions show only a small hiccup in housing trends before the market stabilizes. Fortunate: that the pride of homeownership, median income, and overall longevity of the OC all contribute to consistently positive growth. As homeowners are quick to take advantage of low rates and qualify for the mortgages they are receiving, we should step through these trying types relatively quickly.”

“It is quite simply a perfect environment in our real estate economy,” says Dan. “Right now, we are experiencing the highest home values paired with

the lowest rates in American history.

Once things begin to normalize, rates will increase and lenders will very likely tighten loan restrictions. All of which makes this the ideal time to finance or refinance (whether you want to take cash out to keep on hand for a rainy day, pay off credit card debt, install solar or make other desired home improvements). Don’t sit on the sidelines while the opportunity passes. I never thought I would see rates at historic lows like they are today."

How many other companies are marching toward incoming changes instead of simply riding out the tide? With the patience to teach and the skills to execute, Regal American is a veteran at helping first-time home buyers, knowledgable refinancers or savvy investors.

“When there is an opportunity to refinance and claim a better rate, we’re doing the hard work, staying ahead of the curve, and notifying our clients of market changes."

It could have been cloudy that fateful day, his friends deciding to stay indoors instead of venturing to the Pier. Lara could have still been living down the road in the city of his birth: San Clemente. But for whatever reason, that one move, one meeting, one conversation, changed Lara's trajectory by 1%, and eventually he found himself walking down a completely different path than on which he began. Regal American’s goal is to create a national brand that exemplifies the pride a homeowner feels when all cylinders are firing, when things are right, and as they should be.

Finances play a huge role in making that American Dream come true. Perhaps Regal is that one move, one meeting, one conversation for you.

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It is safe to say that I know nothing about pipes. I know a little about drywall, and some about framing; my husband has his general contractor’s license so I’ve picked up a few nuggets of knowledge over the years - albeit in conversation, not in practice.

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ipes, however, are a complete mystery. I have family who live on the East Coast, where pipes seem to burst with some degree of frequency in the winter, but that is the extent of my experience via six degrees of separation. Since our family moved into our “new” home in San Juan Capistrano a few years ago, we have since become something of an expert on experts: those who do and don’t know anything about pipes.

There are a bunch of things I can now catch you up on: leaks, sprinkler lines, lead testing. But truly, all you need to know is this: In many cases, ePIPE can have your pipes restored the same day without displacing you from your home.

Topping my list of folks I’d call expert, ePIPE has been in business since 1999. With over 40 international and US-based patents, the company has contracts with the US Department of Defense, several counties across the States, schools, HOA’s, and thousands of individual homeowners nationwide.

Jason Houck, National Sales Director notes “twenty years ago this process was developed to be more convenient, less destructive, longer lasting, and healthier. Now it’s a patented, proven process used around the globe.” Traditional systems wreak havoc on a home, tearing up floors, walls, and ceilings. To get to the pipe, you have to get everything else out of the way: and then to replace the pipe, you have to remove what is there. “Instead of re-piping, we restore pipes in place. Many homes can be completed in a day, with the water going back on in a number of hours.”

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They’ll even test for lead and remediate as a LeadSmart® Service provider. Any number of factors can lead to corrosion in a system, often in as little as two years after installation.

Any number of factors can lead to pinhole or slab leaks. So what happens next? If your pipes were simply failing due to changing water chemistry, perhaps you’re wondering if there is a better pipe? Turns out the restoration of your pressurized system can be as simple as drying, cleaning and applying ePIPE's patented epoxy coating. “The cleaning process prepares the internal pipe surface for proper bonding,” says Jason. “A bit like sanding before you paint.”

In researching what ePIPE has to offer in terms of the process, I don’t see the word drilling, or destruction, or demolition anywhere. Taking care of

a problem once it begins is one thing, but ensuring that you won’t have that problem for years down the road is entirely different.

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“Because there is no need to destroy walls, ceilings, or floors, you save a significant amount of money in reconstruction costs,” says Jason. “I’ll keep saying it: we do the work without the mess and expense.” Ranked in the top 1% of over 300,000 California contractors, ePIPE is here to ensure your pipes deliver the way they were made to. That’s really all I need to know.

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perating honestly and with integrity has served as the foundation for the continued success of the Laguna Niguel-based South Coast Shutter and Shades for over 32 years. Owners Tom and Donna Schuster launched their own company after realizing that “on our own we would be able to offer quality products in an honest environment to our customers, as well as servicing the products we sell.”

Tom and Donna, credit their success to date to the quality of customer service they and their team give their customers, which in turn creates a wonderful repeat and referral business. “Although there may be providers of similar products, there is no one that can match our superior customer service – from showing up on time, making precise measurements and flawless installations - and with a professional ‘can do’ attitude,” says Donna.

Specializing in custom shutters, blinds (mini, faux, wood, vertical), cellular shades, woven woods, plantation and security shutters and everything in between, Tom and Donna offer free in-home consultations for design as well as measuring, they always include free professional installation and prefer to bring all of the samples to each client’s home to go over the assorted styles and many color options to suit each home’s interior and its homeowner’s unique lifestyle.

Tom adds that “our pricing with unbeatable discounts, sales support and the fact that we offer our customers an in-house design team at no additional charge is the first step in setting us apart from our competition. I am proud to say that we have built a reputation in the business for having the highest quality, best beauty, fit and finish and value available. All of our products come with a lifetime warranty.”

“We listen to you and then incorporate your ideas with ours to design your custom shutters, blinds or shades,” says Tom. “Our portfolios and samples are very extensive, so you will be able to envision how your windows are going to look when complete."

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8. If you are forced to access your IRA or pension account, new rules are in place so you can avoid the IRS 10% premature penalty if you are under age 59.5 as a Coronavirus Related Distribution.

Pension plan loans have now been increased from a maximum of $50,000 up to the lesser of $100,000 or your plan balance. The 3 year loan payment schedule starts on the day after the distribution was received.

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ere is an UPDATED list of my most recent thoughts and new tax law guidance. The focus is on how to navigate the new government programs and ways to gain access to your funds in a strategic manner. Please share these concepts with your friends and family. We can help you implement and understand your unique situation if you get scheduled in for an appointment.

Access to information is available…however, it takes a professional with experience to interpret, direct and provide perspective on these changes to provide clarity, calmness and a path to success.

1. If you have applied for and received your Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan, you now need to track the eight week period after receipt of the funds. Tracking your use of funds and related expenses determines if all or part of the loan will be forgivable. Any amounts forgiven will not be taxable income by the IRS. However, California has not determined if such amounts will be taxable or tax-free. Estimate your Loan Forgiveness at that following link: https://www.adp.com/contact-us/ customer-service/paycheck-protection-program/ppp-loan-forgiveness-estimator.aspx.

2. At the end of the eight (8) week period, all PPP loan recipients will need to complete a Loan Forgiveness Application and submit it to their lender. The SBA just issued the application and instructions which can be obtained at https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/3245-0407-SBA-Form-3508-PPPForgiveness-Application.pdf.

3. The PPP Loan Amount is based upon 2.5 months (around 10 weeks) of costs; however, the forgiveness amount is based upon only 8 weeks of costs. Therefore, it is possible that two weeks or 20% of your loan will not be forgiveable. Some planning and analysis may make all of your loan forgiveable.

9. For Sole Proprietors and Business Owners: Contact us to see if we can help you access these pension loans by transferring your IRA accounts into a newly created pension plan account. Remember, a loan might be more beneficial than a taxable IRA distribution especially since you are paying the interest into your own pension account.

10. Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov to click on “Get Coronavirus Tax Relief”. Get answers to the Economic Impact Payments ($1,200 for adults and $500 for children) including a link to “Check your payment status”. These stimulus payments are not taxable by the IRS or CA. 11. Consider funding tax-deductible IRA and pension contributions for tax year 2019 when you are in a higher tax bracket. You can always distribute these funds via a taxable distribution or a loan at a lower tax bracket, if applicable, in tax year 2020. IRA and H.S.A. contributions must be made by July 15th and pension contributions by the extended deadline for the return.

12. Individuals with a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their IRA or pension account can skip the distribution for tax year 2020. Additionally, new rules allow individuals who have already taken their 2020 RMD to roll the money back into the account within 60 days of the distribution to eliminate the taxable event and allow your money a chance to rebound from the recent market decline. If the distribution was made April 1st or later, you now have until July 15th to roll your money back. You need to notify your advisor or the brokerage firm if you do not want to take your RMD since many are set up to payout automatically.

4. Presently, there are no additional funds for additional PPP loans. Consideration should be given to exploring and filing for Unemployment Benefits. All California workers started receiving an additional $600/week through 7/31/2020 on top of their regular unemployment GO ONLINE OR CALL NOW AT (949) 248-9815, benefits beginning with the week endTO SCHEDULE YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT ing 4/11/2020. Visit https://edd.ca.gov/ about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic -unemployment-assistance-htm.

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5. The SBA issued safe harbor guidance for loans under $2 million. These borrowers will not have to provide a certification of the necessity of their loan request.

6. Refunds of educational/college expenses can be “recontributed” back to your 529 account by 7/15/2020 to avoid taxation and penalties on the gain previously removed.

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The following highlights more tangibly describe how the value of a CPA financial advisor can enhance your financial plan.

Tax Savings = Enhanced Investment Returns When considering the financial plan for one’s entire life, one should make tax savings as much of a priority as the selection of investment and retirement products. Tax savings simply can have too tremendous a positive impact on maximizing your retirement nest egg to ignore. And its importance and value generally increases proportionally with your marginal tax rate. This is especially true today, given the generally rich valuations and low yields of most traditional investment options.

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By Jody Robinson

When I was younger, my Mom loved to read me the book “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” The plot essentially revolves around an ever-growing list of to-do’s that had to be accomplished, all set into motion by the simple act of giving a mouse a cookie. This tale came back to me recently when I purchased a new television at Best Buy.

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hat was a simple shopping trip ended up being an adult’s version of that circular tale. If you give a grownup a television, they’ll have to measure their wall. When they measure the wall, they’ll realize they may actually 26 June 2020

have room for a bigger television.

When they buy the bigger television, they’ll find out they have no idea how to mount it to the wall. When they start mounting it to the wall, they’ll see that the power outlets are all in the wrong places. When they realize

the outlets need to be moved, they’ll call an electrician. (This could go on forever.)

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service, the rabbit hole of home automation doesn’t have to swallow you entirely. With the help of their independent certified Control4 dealer, it’s easy to update your home without upending your entire life. After all, the true luxury of an integrated entertainment system is really dependent on its ability to deliver seamless entertainment. By placing every control at your fingertips, the team at ReelTime helps homeowners manage everything from how brightly lit your family room is, to your streaming devices - all with a single remote.

And best yet? You can control your whole home from the comfort of your couch- even seeing who is at the front door, without ever leaving your seat. Simple, clean, and uncluttered.

And on the home entertainment front … when you started planning for your ultimate home theater set-up and sound system, could you find the right media cabinetry for your particular space – cabinetry that wouldn’t catch on fire from the heat of the equipment, or that would simply look good in the room? Did you understand half of what the televisions, receivers and other devices could

do, and did you have anyone to hold your hand to make sure you weren’t overspending for what you wanted?

and send you off to figure it out at home. That’s what they do. And that’s all they do.

Big box retailers, the professed champions of value, are happy to sell you any home theater and sound equipment you think you might like,

If you want the home theater system that you envision, seek the services of Skip Myers and his team of experienced professionals at ReelTime to take you from start to finish for the home theater or sound system of your dreams.

“Usually there is a part of the job that you find you just can’t do by yourself,” says Skip, who has overseen the design and installation of thousands of home theater and sound systems over the course of 40-plus years in the business. “You get your brand new television home, you’re so excited, then you realize you need to move an outlet or none of the cabinets you can find will fit your space.

We’re here to make sure you get the equipment that will give you what you want and the system that will work with that equipment, without leaving you to fend for yourself.”

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“You can buy everything you want to, but if you can’t operate it, what’s the point?” he says. “There’s the television, DVD and Blue-ray; there’s the receiver, there’s Apple TV… it’s all great, but how do you get them to work together? We’re big advocates of the universal remote. Not everyone knows how to get the most out of their systems with one powerful remote – they’re not expensive, but the best ones are computer-based. We’ll set that up for you so you’re getting the most out of your custom system.”

We’re here to make sure you get the equipment that will give you what you want and the system that will work with that equipment, without leaving you to fend for yourself.

It’s easy to assume that personal service is expensive, but a conversation with Skip and the experts at ReelTime is free. Ultimately, in planning your purchases for the right outcome, you’re likely to save money while avoiding chilling setbacks. The only chilling you want to be doing is in front of your fantasy home theater system.

Skip opened the doors at ReelTime in 1983. Today, the technicians and designers that Skip assigns to clients are all ReelTime employees, knowledgeable in all home theater and sound technologies. First, they work closely with you to determine what you’re looking for. Then they custom design every aspect of the project, from wiring to custom-built cabinets, frames, or built-in wall designs. Finally, licensed, in-house contractors install your entertainment system with care and precision.

There are a couple of things that people may not think about when they embark upon the road to their own home entertainment system.

“You need to think about your home theater goals,” says Skip. “You don’t have to do everything at once – you can do it bit by bit – but if you know where you’re going, you’ll save money and when it’s all said and done, you’ll have exactly what you want and what you will actually use. We’re here to help you determine your goals.”

Skip is also an advocate for getting what you’ll use, which is part of the design and planning process.

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Scott and Diana Schmitt

Ode to Joy Developing Memories with Accent Portraits by Diana and San Juan Photo & Digital

By Jody Robinson I was at a retail store the other day, when a group of tourists asked me to take a photo of them in front of the window display - an incredible arch made solely out of the pages of reclaimed books from a library that had mostly burned down. An ode to what had been once. The photo? An ode to an ode. We’ve all heard the saying, “a picture is worth 1,000 words.” How many words are your memories worth? Diana and Scott Schmitt believe that those photos, those odes, are priceless. At the San Juan Capistrano-based Accent Portraits by Diana and San Juan Photo & Digital, the couple have devoted the last three decades to taking and developing memories for their customers.

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“People ask us all the time what we specialize in,” says Diana. “‘Life’ is what we respond with. We want to be there for you and your family every step of the way, from preschool portraits, to beach days, to weddings and pets. Private homes, debutante balls and birthdays for ages 1-101!”

Giving clients the best quality covers much more than a simple photo.

Using a lifetime of skills, Diana and Scott set out in 1989 to get each client the product they wanted. With each person’s shifting needs come the full range of services that Accent Portraits and San Juan Photo & Digital can provide: $30 specials, a birthday club, portrait memories in a fun, easy fashion. “We’re like a family here. We are taking photos now of kids whose parents came in to see me almost thirty years ago!”

Thirty years ago, not many could predict that film photography would

almost go extinct. The rise of the digital age overwhelmed analogue, nearly to the point of no return. Yet, many amateur and professional photographers still swear by oldfashioned chemistry. The new problem? Almost nobody develops photos anymore. Short on your own dark room like the rest of us? Luckily, the wide range of services Diana and Scott offer covers everything from film to phones - and has been busy uniting the digital and analogue worlds for its customers in a fun, easy fashion. “We’re still the only lab that processes film,” says Scott, “and it’s making a huge comeback. Everyone has photos on their phones that would otherwise never be printed. San Juan Photo to the rescue!”

The last man standing, as it were, Accent Portraits and San Juan Photo & Digital are out to change the photography game entirely. Not just film, or portraits, or product development. “It isn’t just better services: it’s better service.” Cheryl Wayland, long-time employee and staple of the South County shop, knows the name and story behind almost every client Scott and Diana have.

“We take care of our own here,” says Diana. “That means free portraits for seniors at the community center each year, donated portrait certificates to each charity and school that asks, and free event coverage for animal rescue organizations. It’s good for everyone.” While Diana and Scott have plenty to do in their free time, from walking the family dog to riding horses, the real hobby lies in the time they dedicate to each client that walks in their doors.

But being award-winning photographers and the developers of quality photos at an award winning custom lab isn’t where the fun stops with Diana and Scott. That joy you felt when you developed a roll of film after a family vacation? Could you describe that feeling, those memories with 1,000 words? You could certainly try. Or, you could make some new memories, and experience that feeling again and again and again, simply by walking into Accent Portraits and San Juan Digital Photo & Digital.

Connect with Diana and Scott by calling (949) 6616465 or stop by their studio and lab located at 32281 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. For more info, visit www.accentportraitsbydiana.com June 2020 31

CARRYOUT GUIDE Local Restaurants that are OPEN for Curbside Pick-Up, Drive-Through or Delivery*

* Information accurate as of press-time. If your favorite establishment isn’t listed, please contact them directly for schedule and offerings.

DANA POINT/CAPISTRANO BEACH A’s Burgers 34344 Rte. 1 • (949) 496-4460 Agostino’s Ristorante 34700 Coast Hwy. • (949) 218-8266 Beach Harbor Pizza 34473 Golden Lantern • (949) 218-1920 Beach Hut Deli 2 Ritz Carlton Drive • (949) 542-3351 Bear Coast Coffee 34052 La Plaza #103 • (949) 388-1103 Bistro Provencia 34091 La Plaza • (949) 482-1011

Harbor House Cafe 34157 Hwy. 1 • (949) 496-9270 I Love Bagels 35245 Golden Lantern • (949) 443-3300 J.C. Beans Coffee 34114 PCH • (949) 496-4700 Jack’s Restaurant 24462 Del Prado Ave. • (949) 489-1903 Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern 25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr. • (949) 388-8900 Jon’s Seafood 34665 Golden Lantern • (949) 496-2807 Kamea Poke 34320 Hwy. 1 • (949) 443-5226

Blue Dolphin Restaurant 34130 Hwy. 1 • (949) 489-2936

Las Golondrinas 34069 Doheny Park Rd. • (949) 240-8659

Bonjour Cafe 24633 Del Prado Ave. 15% Off All To-Go Orders. (949)-6368

Little Kitchen Asian Cafe 24831 Del Prado Ave. • (949) 276-7799

Brio Tuscany Grille Dinner to Go. Family Meals to Go, Grocery to Go (food items are raw, ready to cook, individually vacuum packed). Take Out, Curbside Pickup and Delivery. 24050 Camino del Avion.

(949) 443-1476. www.briorestaurant.com Casanova Ristorante Takeout, Curbside Pickup and Delivery.

33585 Del Obispo St. (949) 496-0992. www.casanovaristorante.com Coastal Kitchen Take Out, Curbside Pickup daily from 4 pm 8pm. 34091 PCH. (949) 449-2822 Coffee Importers 34531 Golden Lantern. • (949) 493-7773.

Craft House Curbside Pickup. 34094 PCH. • (949) 481-7734 El Pollo Loco 35235 Golden Lantern St. • (949) 443-0506 El Torito 34521 Golden Lantern St. • (949) 496-6311 Frisby Cellars 34673 Golden Lantern • (949) 218-9440 Gemmell’s Restaurant 34471 Golden Lantern • (949) 234-0063 Glasspar Seafood Market. PickWeds. 2 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 12 pm - 5 pm. (949) 240-6243 Harbor Grill 34499 Golden Lantern • (949) 240-1416 32 June 2020

Subway (Lantern District) Buy two footlongs, get one free in-store Free Delivery with promo code SUBWAYNOW for Doordash, Postmates & UberEats • (949) 204-5423 Taco Surf 34195 Hwy. 1 • (949) 661-5754 Thai Dara 34255 Hwy 1 • (949) 661.1251 The Brig Restaurant 34461 Golden Lantern St. • (949) 496-9046 Tutor & Spunky’s Deli 34085 PCH • (949) 248-9008 Whitestone Restaurant & Bar 34212 Hwy. 1 • (949) 629-8649 Wind & Sea Restaurant 34699 Golden Lantern • (949) 496-6500

Longboard Rooftop Lounge 24312 Del Prado Ave. • (949) 661-1100

Zen Sushi 32545 Golden Lantern • (949) 488-0933

Luciana’s Ristorante 24312 Del Prado Ave. • (949) 661-6500

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Luna Grill 32525 Golden Lantern • (949) 481-6800 Lupe’s Mexican Eatery 33621 Del Obispo • (949) 558-5431 Monarch Beach Market 24040 Camino Del Avion • (949) 429-8750 Parallel Pizzeria 34255 Hwy. 1 • (949) 441-7406 Peking Dragon 34171 Hwy. 1 • (949) 493-9499 Project Social 24040 Camino Del Avion • (949) 424-2313 Proud Mary’s 34689 Golden Lantern • (949) 493-5853 Raya at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel 1 Ritz Carlton Dr. • (949) 240-2000 Stacks Pancake House 34255 PCH • 429-2222 Subway (Del Obispo) Buy two footlongs, get one free in-store Free Delivery with promo code SUBWAYNOW for Doordash, Postmates & UberEats • (949) 4295581 Subway (Camino del Avion/Golden Lantern) Buy two footlongs, get one free in-store Free Delivery with promo code SUBWAYNOW for Doordash, Postmates & UberEats • (949) 248-3300

9 Style Sushi 102 Avenida Victoria, #E • (949) 366.3669 Active Culture – Natural Café & Yogurt 111 S. El Camino Real • (949) 276.4625 Aloha Acai Bowls & Coffee 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Ste. 306 • (949) 573.1129 Antoine’s Café 218 S. El Camino Real • 949.492.1763 Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant 204 Ave. Del Mar • 949.498.5000 BallPark Pizza San Clemente 831 Via Suerte • 949.218.0991 Barnoa Wine Bar & Bistro 831 Via Suerte, #106 • 949.498.6604 Bella Collina San Clemente 200 Ave. La Pata • 949.388.4378 Billy’s Meat, Seafood & Deli 111 Ave. Del Mar, 1A • 949.498.5924 Blaze Pizza 225 W Avenida Vista Hermosa • 949.612.2748 Board & Brew 979 Avenida Pico, Ste C • 949.498.2739 Brick 216 North El Camino Real • 949.429.1199 Cafe Mimosa 243 Avenida Del Mar • 949.481.6780

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill 628 Camino de los Mares • 949.627.4811

Tamarindo 110 South El Camino Real • 714.640.9371

OC Pizza 32341 Camino Capistrano • 949.429.8888

Cassano’s Pizza 818 S. El Camino Real • 949.388.7611

Thai Palace 1021 Avenida Pico, A • 949.369.1819

Public 74 27211 Ortega Hwy • 949.481.2727

Caterina’s Est. 1990 614 Avenida Victoria, Ste C • 949.218.7085

Thai Paradise 3551 Camino Mira Costa, B • 949.489.9914

Dad’s Liquor & Deli 2421 S. El Camino Real • 949.492.8121

The Cellar 156 Ave. Del Mar • 949.492.3663

Rancho Capistrano Winery (wine purchases only) 26755 Verdugo St • 949.481.6682

El Jefe Café 106 E. Escalones • 949.492.4010 Fred’s Market Liquor 220 S. Ola Vista • 949.492.5465 H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill 201 Avenida Del Mar • 949.940.6785 Italian Cravings 105 S. Ola Vista • 949.492.2777 Jimmy John’s Sandwiches 122 South El Camino Real • 949.481.6911 Juice My Heart 804 S. El Camino Real • 949.481.0700 Kelly’s Donuts Also breakfast burritos, burger and sandwiches.

430 Camino de Estrella • (949) 443-2862 La Colombiana 1640 N. El Camino Real, A • 949.441-7656

The Grill 202 N El Camino Real • 949.492.8450 The Lobster Shack 111 W. Avenida Palizada #104 • 949.503.1119 Wahoo’s Fish Taco 641 Camino de los Mares, #100 • 949.487.6995 Z Pizza 1021 Avenida Pico • 949.498.3505 Zebra House Coffee 1001 S. El Camino Real, A • 949.218.6976

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Bad to the Bone 31738 Rancho Viejo Rd • 949.218.0227 Basanti 27221 Ortega Hwy, Ste G • 949.481.6682

La Siesta Mexican Restaurant 920 N. El Camino Real • 949.498.3094

Ciao Pasta 31661 Camino Capistrano • 949.496.5002

Las Golondrinas Mexican Food 821 Via Suerte • 949.276.7464

Cedar Creek Inn 26860 Ortega Hwy • 949.240.2229

Left Coast Brewing Co. 1251 Puerta Del Sol • 949.276.2774

Crivello’s 31882 Del Obispo St. • 949.443.0423

Malulu Sushi 415 E. Avenida Pico • 949.498.5331

Délice Breton 31451 Rancho Viejo Rd, 103 • 949.503.1577

Mongkut Thai Restaurant 212 Ave. Del Mar • 949.492.3871

El Adobe 31891 Camino Capistrano • 949.493.1163

Moulin 120 W. Avenida Pico • 949.441.7040

El Campeon 31921 Camino Capistrano, #15 • 949.489.4078

OC Tavern 2369 S. El Camino Real • 949.542.8877

El Coyotito 32141 Alipaz St, Ste B • 949.496.9439

Panera Bread 101 W. Ave. Vista Hermosa • 949.498.2387

El Maquey 31481 Camino Capistrano • 949.493.8681

Peet’s Coffee & Tea 801 Ave. Talega, 2A-101 • 949.325.0487 Pick Up Stix 415 Avenida Pico • 949.492.1226 San Clemente Wine Company 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar • 949.429.7067 Shwack Cantina 1527 N. El Camino Real • 949.218.7182 Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta 429 N. El Camino Real • 949.498.2540 Subway (Camino de Los Mares) Buy two footlongs, get one free in-store Free Delivery with promo code SUBWAYNOW for Doordash, Postmates & UberEats • (949) 248-3300

Five Vines 31761 Camino Capistrano #11 • 949.800.9145 Flame Broiler 31878 Del Obispo St. • 949.429.7241 Jade China 31878 Del Obispo St. • 949.240.3888 Las Golandrinas 27124 Paseo Espada • 949.240.3440 L’Hirondelle 31631 Camino Capistrano • 949.661.0425 Marie Callender’s 31791 Del Obispo St • 949.661.5977 Mollie’s Famous Cafe 32033 Camino Capistrano • 949.240.9261

Sur Coffee 118 S. El Camino Real

NewStart Nutrition 32292 Camino Capistrano Ste B • 949.606.2981

Taka-O Japanese Restaurant 425 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.7111

NYC Café 31888 Plaza Dr, C-3 • 949.234.0071

Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria 31781 Camino Capistrano, #201 • 949.429.3599 The Brewhouse 31896 Plaza Dr, #D3 • 949.481.6181 The Olives Branch 31105 Rancho Viejo Rd • 949.373.5633 Wow Poki 32118 Paseo Adelanto • 949.661.3354

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“It begins with the consultation,” says Victoria. “I want to know about your lifestyle and career. [About] the hair products and tools you use.

This is essential in evaluating the condition and texture of your hair and helps us to come to a place that is realistic - at the beginning and where we want to go for the future.”

Education is an important element to Victoria’s career. After graduating from cosmetology school, Victoria continued at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Los Angeles. While apprenticing at the Carlton Hair Salon at Crystal Court for one year, she honed her skills with creative color and hair cutting. From there, she went on to be an educator for Paul Mitchell. She currently takes classes at the Unite Academy in Carlsbad.

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Victoria is fabulous!! I moved to Orange County 1O years ago forcing me to find a new hair stylist, and had several horrible experiences. I decided my mission was to look at the hair style of each person I encountered. I found that perfect hairstyle and I asked her who did her hair and she gave me Victoria's name and salon. Now, I have people ask ME all the time who does my hair, and have even had people ask to take my picture so they could show their out of town stylist! She truly cares about her clients and puts all her efforts and skill to work to create the perfect style.

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Mission Viejo Wigs:

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ission Viejo Wigs is truly a family business. Not in the traditional sense, where its owners and operators share the same genes. But rather in such a way that every person who has walked through Owner Betty Darroch’s doors in the 30+ years she has been in operation immediately felt like a member of Darroch’s extended family.

As a professional hair and wig stylist since 1962, Betty began her career at CBS where her résumé reads like a celebrity screenplay starring the coifs of a veritable “who’s who” of Hollywood: Ann Margaret, Carol Lawrence, the Midnight Specials and the Sonny & Cher Show. She went on to work for the Hallelujah Hollywood Show at the MGM Hotel in Las Vegas.

But it wasn’t until she opened her own business in Mission Viejo that she felt as though she were “truly doing God’s work.”

Her clients today include people who are experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment, alopecia or other medical conditions. Betty specializes in wigs, hairpieces and toupees for women, men and children and carries only the highest quality brands. Each wig or hairpiece is custom fit to the client for the most natural look and feel – no one will know you’re wearing a wig unless you tell them.

“Hair loss, whether it is the result of illness, the aging process or heredity, can be a traumatic and emotionally draining experience,” says Betty.

“We work with people on a daily basis who are facing the issue of hair loss for the first time.

Our goal is to help you find the solution that works best for you and do so in a caring way that makes you realize that you are not alone.”

There are wonderful testimonials from longtime customers on her web site (missionviejowigs. com), but for me, the best testament to Betty’s genuine, caring nature came from a source closer to home.

When my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer six years ago, there were so many aspects of what she was facing - including the side effects associated wit chemotherapy treatment – that were out of our control. But my mother’s appearance was something she felt she could dictate. We knew she would lose her hair, but she was determined not to “look like a sick person.”

From the moment my mother met Betty, she knew she had found the right place and more importantly, the right person to help her. Betty shared so many stories of survival – of longtime customers and friends who fought a similar battle and won. Her warm embrace and inspired hope and help steel her resolve to maintain a positive, fighting attitude when she was diagnosed with lung cancer.

The wig Betty selected was the perfect color and style for my mother’s face (and head) shape. The wig was so natural looking that my mother

You can connect with Betty by calling (949) 581-4549.

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received many compliments on her “new do” and no one was the wiser.

It’s been over nine years since my mother completed treatment and is now leading a cancer-free life. Although her own hair has long since grown back, she still often prefers to wear Betty’s wigs on “bad hair days.”

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Like most cats, Colette enjoys petting and lap time on her terms would make a great companion for an experienced owner.

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The Law Firm of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie:

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y sister was hit by a snowboarder when she was sixteen. On skis, just a couple of turns from the bottom of the hill - in plain sight of a SLOW sign.

The snowboarder was young; not as young as my sister, but still, a young man. My parents, long-time skiers, contacted him directly, trying to see if they could get any results at all: any reparations for their high-school sophomore, laid up on the couch for innumerable weeks. There was nothing they could do. I remember feeling helpless as a child, watching the entire drama unfold. I can’t imagine what my parents must have felt. No one could help. No loopholes. No empathy, from anyone else involved.

There is a longstanding joke in the mainstream media that all lawyers are snakes. The word attorney no longer brings to mind the grainy black and white image of Gregory Peck defending the downtrodden as Atticus Finch.

Certainly, in some cases, the joke must contain some shred of truth. But at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie, the welcoming, family-like environment they’ve curated isn’t too far off from the home ambience of the fictional Finch family. Folks who actually want to do good in the world. Right wrongs.

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Suzanne Leslie is a managing partner and attorney at Allen Flatt for more than 30 years, and prides herself on 46 June 2020

the reputation they have built. “Our years of experience have given us more knowledge in the personal industry field than other law firms can claim. What sets us apart is exactly as our tagline says: experience, compassion, results.”

As a firm, Allen Flatt have helped many families through the emotional trauma of a great many personal injury cases. Though they have attorneys that focus on estate planning, preparing wills, trusts, and contest matters, personal injury hits the closest to home.

“We care about our clients, and our primary focus is to help them deal with the difficulties of being involved in an accident- be it pedestrian accident, automobile accident, slip and fall, or dog bite.” Handling the claims process for their clients lets them pursue their medical recoveries in peace, unlike my sister, or my parents. Fighting a losing cause often takes more energy than simply healing - or letting someone else rest, to do battle with their own body and take the necessary steps to get back to normal: whatever the new normal looks like.

Offering a free consultation, with the promise that no recovery means no fee, attorneys like Suzanne offer their services on a personal level. “I started

out in the personal injury field to help people. I want to make sure my clients feel taken care of through every second of their claim.” Recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys and the National Association of Professional Women, Ms. Leslie has recovered millions of dollars for clients and thousands of settlements for clients.

“Everyone in the firm shares compassion for the clients more than on a business level, and many of us have had first hand personal experience in what they may be going through,” she says.

As a leader in her field, it is imperative to stay abreast of the newest strictures and developments in insurance law.

The more she knows, the better her chances of winning your case. Atticus Finch would probably tell you that winning isn’t everything. But sometimes, to folks like my parents, to whom winning would mean seeing my sister get the reparations for her accident paid out, and letting her find her way back to walking again, winning is the only thing.

For more information on what Suzanne and her associates can do for you, call (949) 752-7474, or email contactus@allenflatt.com.

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eople who meditate regularly appear internally and externally five to 10 years younger than their non-meditating peers, according to author Deepak Chopra. That's good news for the estimated 10 million people who practice meditation on an ongoing basis and experience the resulting calm it cultivates.

The rich benefits come from doing something that looks like nothing: Sitting still, being quiet, and breathing deeply. Meditation works simply but profoundly by defusing the onslaughts of life - a racing mind, busyness, deadlines, commutes, all of which have physiological effects on well-being. Meditation calms the nervous system, decreases metabolic rate, heart rate, and blood pressure, and lowers levels of cholesterol, stress hormones, and free radicals. It also has a direct effect on breathing, slowing and deepening respiration so more oxygen circulates throughout the body. Not only that, meditation is said to lessen feelings of anxiety and depression and improve memory and concentration. And all of this culminates in slowing the aging process, as Chopra notes.

There are many meditation techniques, including focusing on a 48 June 2020

mantra, a sacred word or phrase, or your breath. But the basic intent of all meditation is focus and attention.

And it doesn't take hours a day in an ashram to meditate effectively. Benefits kick in with even a short period of devoted time.

How to begin? Wear comfortable, unrestrictive clothes, sit on a cushion or chair with your back straight (think once again, comfort), rest your hands on your legs, let your eyes go soft and out of focus or close them, breathe slowly and deeply, and - the hardest part - attempt to empty your mind of thoughts and quiet the internal dialogue. When thoughts flit through your mind, let them pass without judging them and come back to your focus (your mantra, counting, etc.) and breathing.

Start with this sitting meditation technique for five minutes a day, and add on time as you get more at ease with the process. For more information on techniques and benefits, check out www.abc-of-meditation.com.

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If you already have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and you now need to enroll in Part B, you will need to follow these steps: (Caution!

You cannot opt for COBRA for more than 2 months or large financial penalties will apply) 1. Download and complete 2 forms. (Type the form name in the search bar of your web browser then download the pdf and print it out) • Application for Enrollment in Part B (CMS-40B) – This is a simple form • Request for Employment Information (CMS-L564) ӽ Fill out Section A, and ask your employer to complete and sign Section B. ӽ (New protocol due to the Coronavirus) If your employer can’t complete Section B (For example, the office is currently closed), you can fill it out for them. Your employer doesn’t need to sign the form. Instead, you’ll send evidence of employment health coverage, like copies of your health insurance cards with policy effective dates or pay stubs showing health insurance premium deductions. You can get more information about evidence and filling out this form at SSA.gov/coronavirus.

2. Sign both of the forms.

3. Send the forms (and evidence, if your employer can’t complete Section B) to the Social Security Administration. You can send it one of these ways: • Mail to your local Social Security office (26051 Acero Rd. Mission Viejo 92691) • Fax at 1-833-914-2016- This is the quickest way! *This information taken from Medicare.gov updated 4/22/2020

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St. Anne School Fills the Entire Pantry at the Illumination Foundation to Feed Orange County Families

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n Friday, May 9, St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel held its annual Food Drive and Inaugural Carpool Spirit Day. To the delight of both teachers and students alike, St. Anne families drove their donations through a parade of teachers waving and holding signs before

dropping them off to staff members wearing masks and gloves to unload.

According to Ingrid Trenton, Director of St. Anne Daycare and organizer of the food drive, the school collected more food and much-needed supplies than in years past. "I didn't think we were going to collect the amount we did," said Ingrid. "We were able to fill the whole pantry, which was empty, and more. Hundreds of people will be able to have food on the table because of our generous families."

A large van and three cars filled with food traveled to the Illumination Foundation in Stanton on Friday evening and delivered the donations.

In addition to food, generous donations of gift cards, masks, and hand

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sanitizer were received. Many of the donations were distributed that same day and immediately put food on the tables of those in need. The Illumination Foundation was so appreciative and thankful to St. Anne School for their large donation of food and much-needed supplies.

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every website on the Internet.

HTML stands for “Hyper-Text Markup Language”, and it is used to create the textual and graphical content that every web page in the world uses. It is more of a page mark-up language, rather than a logical, execution-based

language. CSS stands for “Cascaded Style Sheets”, and it is used to control the formatting elements, such as fonts, text sizes, colors, background graphics, etc. Finally, JavaScript is used for more complex automation of some website elements, such as dynamically filling the elements of one drop-down list based on the item that was selected from another drop-down list. The syntax of JavaScript is more complex, so it takes longer to learn how to code that language.

Java is a platform-independent programming environment that can operate on many different platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. The command syntax of Java is very complex, and it is only recommended for students who already understand the fundamentals of coding.

C, C++ and C# are more advanced programming languages that are used for many of today’s commercial software applications. Those languages are extremely powerful and flexible, but also very complex and difficult to learn. Fortunately, Python is overtaking these languages because it offers most of the same features and capabilities, without the steep learning curve. As a result, many more people are learning Python today than ever before.

Swift is the development environment from Apple Computer that is used to create iOS Mobile Apps for your iPhone or iPad. This platform requires much more experience with the basic logical coding elements. It also requires a Macintosh system (like a MacBook) and some special software that needs to be installed.

Unity is a 3-D Game Development Engine that was used to create the very popular Pokemon Go series of video games. In addition to the built-in three-dimensional graphic editing tools,

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Can the instructor see a live video of their students?

Can the students see a live video of each other (if there is more than one student)?

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eith Hancock is a champion of music. Not just that, he’s a champion for students.

So it came as no surprise to those who know him that Hancock was honored by the Country Music Awards as a Music Teacher of Excellence. The awards ceremony has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected to be rescheduled either for the summer or fall.

“He has been such a great role model for his students and by far the most influential role model I’ve had,” said Tesoro senior Carly Sherman, who’s been part of the program for four years. “I’m definitely really grateful for his department and what he’s created because I’m never going to forget what he’s taught me… I’m so blessed to have a teacher like this in my life.”

“He deserves every single award everywhere. He’s just an incredible teacher,” Sherman said.

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Since schools have been closed, Hancock has reimagined music education and created virtual lessons to continue education until the students can gather in person again.

“Obviously, we can’t make music together, which is the hardest part,” Hancock said. “There’s nothing in technology that allows us to make music in real time together, but we are utilizing Google Classrooms as a main hub of connection.”

Students are watching videos on vocal health and taking care of their voice, creating video responses to journal prompts, and practicing their music theory, music history, and sight singing lessons. They also are writing their own music.

application that details their exemplary teaching, student learning and engagement, a positive contribution to the school and community, and continued professional and personal growth.

Hancock, the Grammy and the Recording Academy 2017 Music Educator Award winner, has those in spades.

“One thing that’s unique about our choral program is that it excels in a lot of different ways,” Hancock said.

“I prioritize creating global citizens in my classroom, so we’re always singing music from different cultures around the world. We travel annually to different places in the world to bring our music and learn about the culture.”

He and the choir program will each receive $2,500.

“It’s just a great thing when culture and society values the arts,” Hancock said. “More than anything I want the public to know that arts education is something to be valued, promoted, and strengthened from kindergarten through high school.”

“Hopefully at some point we’ll get to either perform or record that music,” he said.

Choir members have visited at least nine countries and have traveled around the United States performing as well. The group had planned a trip to Italy in June, but that has been cancelled amidst the novel coronavirus response and worldwide travel restrictions.

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Tesoro has seven choirs: Madrigals, Advanced Women’s Ensemble, Vo-

cal Ensemble, Concert Choir, Men’s Choir, Barbershop Quartet, and Beautyshop Quartet. The program has been recognized as a Grammy Signature School of Excellence among other accolades and puts on five major concerts a year in addition to performances at choir festivals.

Choir members also hold an annual charity concert and sing at community events. “(Choir has) taught me how to be a better person and find a place in high school,” said senior Michael Brungardt, who’s been in the choir program for four years. Brungardt said he’s learned leadership skills, has gained confidence performing solos, and has made him more articulate.

Hancock said he feels for the students now that schools are temporarily closed, especially the seniors.

“This is not the way high school is supposed to end,” Hancock said.

“Oftentimes I’m wrapping up not just this semester or this year, but really four years of a relationship that we’ve built… it’s hard to think of doing that without a proper farewell.”

Hancock’s wife, Carly, is an elementary school music teacher for Capistrano Unified School District.

“I get to see how music and the arts changes lives every single day,” Hancock said. “And it should be treated as important as what society has deemed the core subjects. Music should be valued for its own sake not just how it helps people do better in other subjects. In the music classroom, there is an atmosphere of collaboration, creativity, and global citizenship, which is I think something that most classrooms should be striving for. It’s inherent in what we do.”

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When you encourage this method of learning away from school, and during the summer, your child will get into the habit of self-directed learning.

GIVE YOUR CHILD PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING

Inquiry-based learning is a child-centric, independent approach. Letting kids participate in interesting activities allows them to further question and investigate the world around them.

Summer break is a great time for kids to participate in these activities, either on their own, with friends, or with the whole family.

How to Encourage Inquiry-Based Learning Over the Summer In school, teachers use inquiry-based learning to increase student engagement. It nurtures curiosity and excitement in students and gives children the authority to learn independently. Inquiry-based learning also allow for more student-led or open-ended learning, which is a great compliment to traditional models of learning where teachers follow a set curriculum as the leader of the class. During an inquiry-based lesson, teachers pose open-ended problems or questions to students, encouraging curiosity and class participation.

No matter what type of learning happens in your child’s classroom, you can certainly encourage inquiry-based learning at home over the summer.

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Helping your child come up with smaller questions that help them with the main question: For example, those might be “What is the climate of our region, and what type of plants grow in this climate?” Or, “How does a bird make sounds, and what are the sounds for?”

Asking your child to investigate their questions: You can guide them by taking them to the library to find books on the topics, finding resources online or helping them write down what they find. No matter the results of their research, be sure to record it. Asking questions and investigating is an important part of the inquiry-based learning process.

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The Art of Living Intentionally

By Becky Lomaka, MA, CT Director of Grief Support and Education O’Connor Mortuary I love my life. I am blessed with a career that I am passionate about, a healthy family whom I love dearly, and wonderful friends who enrich my life. Life is good.

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manage my busy life well...or at least I thought I did. A typical day in my life looks something like this:

with the Steeles on Saturday!” Then out like a light only to start my routine over again day after day.

I get myself and my family up and out the door (don’t forget to feed the dog); work all day; “John, can you leave work early and get Sam to hockey practice? Ben has a lacrosse game at 5pm tonight.”; fit in a Pilates class (Me Time!); I can’t forget to call Mom and Dad back in Michigan to see how Dad is recovering from his surgery; cheer on my boy from the bleachers; Dinner time! (thank God my husband is an amazing cook); clean up; Did I remember to send my sister-in-law a birthday card? I can always send her a funny meme on Facebook tomorrow; “Is your homework done?”; “What time is your practice tomorrow so we can all eat dinner together?”; maybe time a little TV or a chapter of a good book; “Honey don’t forget we have dinner

And then our CEO said to me, “Becky, I think you should work from home until all of this is over.” The shutdown happened and I had time. No more sports or practices, no dinner with friends, no lunch dates or Friday drinks with co-workers.

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or wrong way and no “one-size-fitsall” approach. You have to create it for you, and I have to create it for me.

In my line of work, being present is something I practice daily. Coming alongside the grieving requires it. One thing I’ve realized about myself is how often I am connected to others through service. When I serve, I connect and that brings me immense joy. The past several weeks has forced me to find new ways to connect and has allowed me live more intentionally.

I’ve stopped comparing my life to others. I practice gratitude, even in the midst of heartache and struggle.

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I’ve been practicing finding meaning in moments of my every day. It’s a deeply personal and individual journey. I cannot write a prescription for meaning making. There is no right

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