July 2017 Pony Express

The July 2017 Pony Express

Nellie Gail Ranch Community Newsletter

INSIDE: JULY ISSUE: Tennis Center News Meet Your Board of Directors Equestrian Center News The Great Gate Debate Swim Center News Hidden Gems Team Dark Horse Ranch Recipe LLOYD W. GASS & RON MADDUX The Real Estate Group TABLE OF IN ESCROW CONTENTS 16 17 IN ESCROW

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05 Manager's Message 13 Tennis Center News #1 SELLING REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF LAGUNA HILLS #1 INDIVIDUAL SELLING REAL ESTATE OFFICE IN ALL OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY 06 Architectural Reviews 21 Nellie Gail S.M.A.R.T. #1 LAGUNA HILLS SELLING AGENTS, TEAM, AND BROKERAGE 07 Board of Directors Meeting 22 Estate Planning Lloyd W. Gass Lloyd’s cell: (949) 632-2598 & Ron Maddux 09 Board of Directors Election 25 Team Darkhorse Results The Real Estate Group Ron’s cell: (949) 433-2157 29 Assembling Your Disaster/Earthquake Kit 11 Equestrian Center News 32 Classified Ads website: www.isellsoc.com 12 Swim Center News 41 The Puzzle Paddock REGENCY 25950 Acero Ste. 100 | Mission Viejo, CA 92691 REAL ESTA TE BROKERS If your home is currently listed with a broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. email: [email protected] Designed/Printed By One Step Services 1-888-587-5301. © Copyright, all rights reserved. Lloyd CalBRE # 00596207 | Ron CalBRE # 01438203 1 | THE PONY EXPRESS 2 | THE PONY EXPRESS Community Contacts Important Numbers Board of Directors Meetings (949) 425-1477 Association Office The July Board Meeting and Homeowner Forum is Board of Directors (949) 831-6660 Nellie Gail Tennis & Swim Club scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse. All agenda and support items must Loree Blough PRESIDENT (949) 371-1595 Nellie Gail Equestrian Center be submitted in writing to the Association Office at Paul Holland VICE PRESIDENT (949) 533-0241 Equestrian Center (Emergency) least two weeks in advance of the meeting to allow Mark Fisk CO-TREASURER (800) 696-0678 Sunset Landscape (Irrigation Leaks) Board Members ample time to review all materials. 25211 Empty Saddle Drive, Laguna Hills CA 92653 Jill Barkouras CO-TREASURER (714) 971-2421 Vector Control The agenda will be posted in the Association Office and on the NGR website on the Friday prior to the Phone: (949) 425-1477 Alex Presley SECRETARY (877) 728-0446 CR&R (Trash Pickup) Fax: (949) 425-1478 meeting, or you may contact the Association Office Contact your Board of Directors by emailing: [email protected] (949) 831-2500 Moulton Niguel Water District www.NellieGailRanch.org to obtain agenda information. All homeowners are DISCLAIMER: The paid advertisements contained within the Pony Express (800) 411-7343 SDG&E welcomed and encouraged to attend the meetings. Brian Mitchell magazine are not endorsed or recommended by Nellie Gail Ranch Owners General Manager Association (NGROA). Therefore, NGROA may not be held liable or responsible (800) 427-2200 Southern California Gas Company [email protected] for business practices of these companies. Any use of the “Nellie Gail” name in said advertisements is not affiliated with Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association. (949) 470-3045 Animal Control (Mission Viejo Shelter) Jeff Hinkle Opinions expressed within are not necessarily the views of NGROA and takes no Architectural Review Facilities & Compliance Manager responsibility for content or claims made within. [email protected] The Pony Express publishes articles that are relevant to the community or are Committee directly related to property maintenance and community activities in NGROA and County of Orange EMA Dennis C. Moss are in support of the Association’s purpose to preserve property values within the Operations Manager Parks & Recreation Facilities community. The Editor reserves the right to refuse, edit or modify any submitted Architectural Review Committee meetings are material and the editor’s decision is final. Submissions selected for publication [email protected] by the Editor may be edited according to the space limitations of each specific (949) 834-5400 Directory Assistance generally held the second Tuesday of each month issue. Publisher cannot be held responsible for copyright breaches arising from Felicia Masto any materials supplied by a third party. NGROA Board of Directors & employees are 911 Emergencies at 7:00 pm at the Association Office. Completed Community Events Coordinator not responsible for any errors, inaccuracies or claims in articles or advertisements applications must be submitted to the Association [email protected] printed herein. Any opinions stated herein are solely those of the individual authors 211 County Service Information and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NGROA or its representatives. Office at least 10 business days prior to the ARC (949) 770-6011 Sheriff’s Dispatch - Non Emergency Diane Goodchild NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take meeting. Please check the calendar in each issue of Community Associate photos that may be used in this publication. (949) 707-2600 City of Laguna Hills the Pony Express for exact submittal deadlines and [email protected] (949) 707-2650 Laguna Hills City - Weed Abatement ARC meeting dates. Monique DiBonaventura Communications Coordinator / Pony Express Editor (800) 611-7343 SDG&E Emergencies/Outages [email protected] Association Committees Assessment Remittance Address The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association has Please remit all assessments to: several committees comprised of Homeowners that provide support to the Board of Directors on P.O. Box 512989, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0989 selected Community topics. For more information 25281 Empty Saddle Drive, Laguna Hills CA 92653 or drop off at the Association Office. or to join any of our Committees, please contact the Phone: (949) 831-6660 Association Office at (949) 425-1477. Architectural Review Committee Mission Statement Emergency Preparedness Committee To take all reasonable and necessary steps Trails & Crossing Safety Committee to preserve and improve the unique value of Community Landscape Committee 25202 Nellie Gail Road, Laguna Hills CA 92653 living in Nellie Gail Ranch and to enhance the Equestrian Committee overall sense of community. Office: (949) 425-1477 Cell: (949) 371-1595 Kathy Green Equestrian Center Manager [email protected] Manuel Ruelas Operations Manager [email protected]

Equestrian Center EMERGENCY: (949) 533-0241

3 | THE PONY EXPRESS Manager's Message Architectural Reviews

Kathy Green and our Communications Manager The following properties submitted plans to be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee Monique DiBonaventura. on June 13, 2017 There is no tie for longest tenure, in fact, no one The Next Deadline for ARC Submittal is July, 25, 2017. is even close to Equestrian Center Operations Manager Manuel Ruelas’ twenty-five-year ADDRESS PROJECT RESULTS milestone reached April 17th. Manuel was 27592 Deputy Circle Fencing Approved with Conditions recognized by the Board of Directors at the recent June meeting for his long-term service to 26031 Nellie Gail Artificial Turf Approved with Conditions Nellie Gail Ranch and the Equestrian Center. It 25871 Prairiestone Greenhouse Denied has been one of the great privileges of my time here to work with and get to know Manuel. 25206 Stageline Solar Approved with Conditions I wish I had the space available to provide 27391 Lost Trail Addition to House, Gazebo, Hardscape Approved with Conditions a personal story regarding each of our staff 25022 Buckboard Gate & Pony Walls Approved with Conditions Nellie Gail Ranch Members, and share with you the things they do in the 27321 Lost Trail Completion Extension Denied background to serve the community. Let me It hardly seems possible that just one year leave you with an invitation. Give us a chance to 26102 Glen Canyon Solar Approved with Conditions ago I was writing my first Manager’s Message make an improvement on your behalf. Send us introducing myself to you as your new General 25405 Nellie Gail Gates Approved an e-mail at [email protected] to make Manager. This past year has flown by, and I have 27622 Hidden Trail Painting Approved a suggestion, request maintenance, request a really enjoyed the opportunity to work with the new event or just to share how you enjoyed a 27171 Hidden Trail Garage Doors Approved with Conditions Board, the Committee’s and a number of you recent concert. We will all do our best to meet individually as our team works to move forward 27171 Hidden Trail Fence & Gate Denied your expectations and keep Nellie Gail Ranch a the business side of Nellie Gail Ranch. One of the 24782 Red Lodge Landscape Denied community you can enjoy and be proud of. rewarding aspects of this year for me has been 26412 Chaparral Solar Approved with Conditions to work with a dedicated staff, so I would like All the Best. to focus this month’s message on our staff and 26241 Hitching Rail Painting Approved Brian Mitchell share some information you may not be aware 25171 Stageline Solar Approved with Conditions General Manager of. 27092 Hidden Trail Solar Approved with Conditions The Nellie Gail Ranch 25961 Poker Flats Resubmittal Hardscape & Landscape Denied Management team consists of twenty-two total staff, eleven full- 25211 Empty Saddle Structure Approved with Conditions time and eleven part-time. Those 27462 Hidden Trail Fence Pulled staff are assigned as follows; four 25052 Nellie Gail Walls Denied full-time and three part-time at the Association office, six full- time and one part-time at the Any exterior change to your home or property requires approval. Please consult the Architectural Equestrian Center, and one full Guidelines available at www.NellieGailRanch.org. Submissions for approval are due by 5:00 PM ten time and seven part time at the business days prior to the meeting date. Please see the calendar at the back of the Pony Express Swim and Tennis Center. Since or contact the Association Office at (949) 425-1477 for specific meeting dates and deadlines or I enjoy statistics, I can share the average tenure is 3.9 years with any questions pertaining to your proposed project. with the shortest tenure being a tie at four months between our Equestrian Center Manager

5 | THE PONY EXPRESS 6 | THE PONY EXPRESS COMMUNITY PARKS The motion carried unanimously. Motion: Fisk D. CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTION TO Board of Directors Meeting Second: Barkouras MANAGEMENT TO SUPPLEMENT COMMUNITY Resolution: To approve park signage and MONUMENT AND TREE LIGHTING STARTING a park use policy for submittal to the AT MONUMENT PARK amount of $7,857 pending collection. NELLIE GAIL RANCH OWNERS Membership confirming policies for “No Administrative Direction: To direct ASSOCIATION IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Smoking” and parks are for Member and Management to prepare a scope of work for Member guest use only” along with other enhanced lighting at Monument Park and BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Motion: Park Second: Fisk such park use policies as the Board may wish key community entry’s and obtain proposals REGULAR SESSION to consider. for submittal to the Board. Resolution: To approve the following TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 MINUTES Consent Calendar Resolutions: The motion carried unanimously. The motion carried unanimously. B. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE AND E. CONSIDERATION OF TRAIL TREE I. CALL TO ORDER A. Consideration of Approval of Open Session Minutes INSTALLATION OF NEW PARK BENCHES AT TRIMMING PROJECT The regularly scheduled Open Session HIDDEN TRAIL PARK Motion: Park meeting of the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Resolution: To approve the Open Session Motion: Park Second: Barkouras Association was called to order at 7:31 p.m. Minutes dated April 25, 2017 as presented. Blough B. Consideration of Approval of the April Second: Resolution: To approve a contract DIRECTORS PRESENT DIRECTOR ABSENT 30, 2017 Financial Statements Resolution: To approve purchase of three with Quezada Pro Landscape to trim (3) Malibu Benches from The Park Catalogue trees, remove dead trees, dead shrubs and Loree Blough Paul Holland Resolution: To approve the financial John Park statements for the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners company at a cost of $1,674.12 and to approve volunteer trees on the trail easement in Mark Fisk Association dated April 30, 2017. Boulder Earthwork to build and install the several areas for the cost of $14,320. Jill Barkouras three (3) new benches at Hidden Trail Park The motion carried unanimously. The Consent calendar motions carried for a cost of $750. MANAGEMENT unanimously. F. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE REQUEST The motion carried unanimously. Brian Mitchell, General Manager End of Consent Calendar REGARDING CITY DRAFT BUDGET C. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF To direct Dennis Moss, Operations Manager, Parks & V. REPORTS Administrative Direction: Recreation Facilities STORAGE SHED FOR COMMUNITY EMERGENCY Management to attend the City of Laguna The following reports were received and SUPPLIES II. HOMEOWNER FORUM Hills June budget meeting in support of filed by the Board: Financial Summary, Motion: Blough the Nellie Gail Ranch budget requests. Two (2) members addressed the Board with General Manager’s, Architectural Review, Second: No Second One Board Member will attend subject to one request related to short term rental Communications, Emergency Preparedness, availability. concerns. The Board directed Management Equestrian Center, Events, Solar, Tennis Resolution: To approve a budget not to to have counsel submit a report regarding Center, Swim Center, Trails, and Landscape. exceed $28,00 and direct Management to G. CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT COMMUNITY finalize bidding for purchase of a storage SURVEY current legislation related to short term VI. OLD BUSINESS rentals. shed and associated walkway that serves The Board tabled this item. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF the dual benefit of access to the shed and III. EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT improved access between the spa and the VIII. CORRESPONDENCE The regularly scheduled Executive Session ASPHALT REPAVING PROJECT shade structure. The Board received and filed Member correspondence. meeting was held on April 25, 2017. Topics Motion: Park The motion died. included approval of March 21, 2017 Executive Second: Blough IX. NEXT MEETING Session meeting minutes, review of legal Motion: Park The next regular Open Session meeting is issues, authorization to offer Alternative Resolution: To approve a contract with J.B. Second: Fisk scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:30 Dispute Resolution (ADR) to a homeowner in Bostick Company, Inc. for asphalt repair and Resolution: To approve a budget not to pm. an enforcement matter, consideration of a paving of the Association Clubhouse parking exceed $24,00 and direct Management to draft survey, resolution of a storm damage lot at a not to exceed cost of $38,947. finalize bidding for purchase of a storage X. ADJOURNMENT claim and receipt of the violation report. The motion carried unanimously. shed and associated walkway that serves The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. It was also announced the Association VII. NEW BUSINESS the dual benefit of access to the shed and had received a $22,700 reimbursement of improved access between the spa and the fees incurred in the successful Columbo A. CONSIDERATION OF PARK SIGNAGE shade structure. litigation with an additional judgment in the / PARK POLICY FOR NO SMOKING IN 7 | THE PONY EXPRESS 8 | THE PONY EXPRESS MEET YOUR 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Annual Meeting of the Members was held Wednesday evening June 14th. The Election of Directors was able to be conducted due to 435 homeowners who returned ballots, and we thank all who participated in the election process. Below are the official results as tallied and certified by the Inspector of Election.

Saturday, September 9th Loree Blough Paul Holland Alex Presley Jill Barkouras Mark Fisk President Vice President Secretary Co-Treasurer Co-Treasurer 5:00pm

The Board of Directors is the governing body that exercises the powers of the Association with regard to rules and regulations, contracts, assessments and other business of the Association. Clubhouse Parking Lot Directors are resident-elected homeowners who volunteer their time to represent the community of Nellie Gail Ranch. They dedicate countless hours during their 2 year terms to serve in the best interest of all our residents and make Nellie Gail Ranch one of the best communities in Southern California!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS

Candidate Name Number of Votes Elected Paul Holland 213 X Erica Pezold 204 Alexandra Presley 224 X John P. Park 199

9 | THE PONY EXPRESS 10 | THE PONY EXPRESS Equestrian Center News Swim Center News

SOMETHING FOR THE YOUNG, SOMETHING FOR THE OLD(ERS) AND SOMETHING FOR BOTH In the past month, the Gators have made appearances at meets all over Southern California, from Rancho Santa Margarita to Irvine, Huntington Beach to Ventura. The meets offered competitions at different levels: one for the youngest swimmers still learning to race, one for those who needed a last chance qualifier for the upcoming championship meets, one senior level invitational and one just for fun and old fashioned team bonding. Golden West Red/White meet – Red/White meets are Our Open House started out with a beautiful venue! A fantastic offered for those swimmers who have not yet achieved welcoming team! Some great competitors! Some tough Judges! the “blue” time standard as defined by Southern California Swimming. The Pony Rides! The experienced! The up and comers!! FAST Blue/Red Long Course meet – Blue/Red meets are The dads that just wanted to make friends! provided for swimmers who have achieved the “red” level time Thank you to my staff and volunteers for all of your hard work standards and above. and making this day such a success! Speedo Grand Challenge – The signature meet of the Irvine I appreciate your commitment to this barn and this sport! Novaquatics attracts Olympic quality swimmers, collegiate And to the visitors who came and enjoyed the day with our teams, and international swimmers. amazing horses. Hope you come visit us again. Intrasquad Gator meet – At the Santa Margarita Catholic High This event would not have been possible without each of you!! School pool, the Gators hosted an intrasquad meet where Best, team members were divided into two teams for a day of racing Mickey, Lane & April of Orange vs. Blue.

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Congratulations to our Nellie Gail Ranch members and residents who recently competed in local tennis tournaments to support worthy causes.

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1. Cory Fiene and Ren Arrogante were the Men’s 4.5 Division Finalists in the Veterans Memorial Tournament that benefited the Wounded Warrior Project at Newport Beach Tennis Club. 2. Denise Marty Samuel Corona and Madeleine Clyde were the Women’s 4.0 Division Winners in the Adoption Guild Tournament held at Palisades Tennis Club. 3. Nellie Gail Ranch Resident and Tennis Club Member (949) 643-1321 Cal BRE #00452321 Terry Tyrrell (second from right) and his son Sean (far right) played in the Veterans Memorial Want to stay updated on all Nellie Gail listing & sales activity? Tournament. Email me for a free personalized MLS Portal: [email protected]

13 | THE PONY EXPRESS 14 | THE PONY EXPRESS Specialists in Outdoor Living Spaces Patio Covers Barbecues Demolition This year marked the 25th Cabanas Fountains Grading Pools / Spas Driveways Drainage anniversary for Manuel Outdoor Living Rooms Sport Courts Irrigation Ruelas our Equestrian Fireplace / Firepits Decks Lighting Outdoor Kitchens Walls Planting Center Operations Manager. Barns Fencing Aviaries His work speaks volumes Equestrian Facilities Retaining Walls Pavers Stone /Boulders Flag Poles Precasts and his dedication is truly appreciated. Thank you for One of a Kind your many years of service. Mudd Industries, Inc

www.muddinc.com 949.716.7002 [email protected] Serving and Living in Nellie Gail Ranch since 1979 23042 Alcalde Drive, Suite F, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Fax: 949.716.7003 California15 | THELandscape PONY Architect EXPRESS’s License - LA4843 California Landscape Contractor’s License - 851763 16 | THE PONY EXPRESS on the Bongiorno family tradition of providing exceptional quality food. Next time you are in the Temecula area, feel free to tell him so in his namesake restaurant, Bongiorno’s. Hidden Gems But until then, a little effort to seek out this hidden By: Meg Gormham of Meg’s Community Kitchen Workshops gem will reward the seeker with an absolutely SHOP FOR A CAUSE www.CA-LagunaHills.CivicPlus.com divine slice of pizza pie, and you won’t even have Experience etcetera's Fall collection at a private trunk show to leave Laguna Hills to get it! It has worked for hosted by Nellie Gail resident About six weeks ago, I set out on a mission pie or a garlic knot that will make it worth your Rochelle Karr. “Made in America, ” and I’m hoping the same will to drum up support for the Laguna Hills High effort. You are looking for Terra Mia Pizzeria. be true for this and other hidden gems in Laguna Private appointments at the Karrs' School Grad Night Community Preview Event. Nellie Gail residence are available Tucked away in a quiet corner near Alicia Pkwy Hills! “One Town, One Team”…get out to eat in For several years, it has been a showcase event August 19-28th and I-5, somewhere between the SAS Shoe Laguna Hills. And if you know of a Hidden Gem to show the community exactly why we are so Outlet and the Swim School, is an unassuming that has gotten past me, please contact me at Designed in New York, etcetera's passionate about providing our graduating Fall 2017 collection is full of little door with a red OPEN sign in the window. [email protected]…I’d love to try to find it! modern pieces and effortlessly seniors with not only a “safe & sober” event Go ahead. Walk on in and smell heaven. Huge chic style and is available Meg Gorham exclusively through private upon graduation, but it is also important that pizzas, sold by the slice, are dancing around a appointments and trunk shows. it is a homemade, home-grown, hometown turntable just waiting for you take a quick slice All proceeds from this Trunk Show affair, put on FOR Laguna Hills students BY Terra Mia Pizzeria will be donated to the American on the go. Or you can order a whole pie to eat Heart Association and Asian the community of Laguna Hills. We open up there or take home. (See the menu on their 24731 Alicia Parkway Americans Advancing Justice. the Grad Night venue to the adult community website www.terramiapizzeria.com and check Laguna Hills, CA 92653 To schedule a private appointment in hopes that once they have seen the magic 949-837-7266 for designer-quality clothes out the consistently 5-star YELP reviews for without the designer price tag: transformation, they will become supporters, yourself!) www.terramiapizzeria.com donors and perhaps even workers to ensure Open Daily: 11 am - 9 pm Contact Rochelle at Rudy says the house specialty, by the same [email protected] or that the tradition continues for another 28 years! text (213) 308-9989 name, is the favorite pie (Pepperoni, Bacon, So, I started cold-calling every restaurant and Spinach, Garlic, Feta) but I’m partial to a good eatery establishment within the city limits White Pizza and oh my goodness, it did not of Laguna Hills, focusing on the “One Town, disappoint. I just didn’t have time for more than One Team” mantra. From Crown Valley to a slice to go, but on my way out, I saw the most Lake Forest Dr., I’ve knocked on a lot of doors beautiful garlic knots, laced with fresh parsley and have run across more that a couple of and dusted with Parmesan…definitely on my outstanding places that have led me to write must-have list for next time. I cannot believe this series of articles called Hidden Gems – that I’d never noticed the small sign on Alicia Laguna Hills. And when I say “hidden”, this one Parkway indicating there was a little bit of “My | is truly a hidden gem! But seek it out, and you Homeland” way back in the back of a fairly RECYCLING & DOCUMENT SHREDDING PRESENTED BY JERRY LA MOTT will find true treasure in the shape of a pizza lackluster strip center. NELLIE GAIL RANCH | Saturday, July 29th | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The proprietor, Rudy Palacios, opened Terra Mia about two and a half years ago with his Uncle Michael’s proven recipes and DROP-OFF LOCATION formula for successful pizza joints. Nellie Gail Tennis and Swim Club | 25281 Empty Saddle Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Michael Bongiorno started in the Near the corner of Nellie Gail Road and Empty Saddle Drive. If you have any questions, call 949.545.2011. pizza business as a teen in New Electronic Recycling Services provided by Goodwill Electronics Recycling of Tustin, CA. York City and has shared his family *Electronics we collect and recycle include: Computers, monitors, TVs, keyboards, mice, cables, fax machines, printers, etc. recipes with several individuals With a THREE-BAG/BOX LIMIT, we also provide on-site paper shredding services for your confi dential documents, thanks who, in turn, have opened their to PROSHRED®, Irvine. To make it even easier on you, there is no need to remove paper or binder clips, staples, or rubber bands. own restaurants. Uncle Bongiorno However, we are not able to accept three-ring binders, wet paper material, or media (fl oppy discs, CDs, etc.). is surely proud that nephew Please note that we are unable to collect household hazardous waste. Call Curbside, Inc. at 800.449.7587.*All hard drives are destroyed. Rudy has successfully carried www.NellieGailRanch.net | www.SurterreProperties.com Jerry La Mott BRE#00469045 | Surterre Properties® BRE#01778230

17 | THE PONY EXPRESS 18 | THE PONY EXPRESS Nellie Gail Estate Planning: Why You Might Want to S.M.A.R.T. Avoid Irrevocable Trusts? When planning your estate, you’ll likely hear and read SAVING MONEY AND RESOURCES TODAY plenty about the benefits of trusts for saving money and transferring your assets easily to your beneficiaries. However, it’s important to distinguish between different types of trusts, as there are so many options out there. It’s easy to confuse a living trust (which is ideal for more common estate planning) with an irrevocable trust. Ir- revocable trusts are not a smart idea for most people – here’s why.

The reason that living trusts do work so well for estate planning is because they can be changed over time as needed. As you age and your life circumstances change, you’ll likely want to alter your living trust, which is common and fairly easy to do just by working with your There are also situations where putting your assets in trustee and your lawyer to change the wording of the an irrevocable trust could help you qualify for Medicaid trust. However, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed and other government assistance programs. Also, some after you’ve set them up. In fact, your assets are techni- people may elect to set up a Special Needs Trust for a cally not yours anymore once they’ve been put into an beneficiary with a long term disability. This way the bene- irrevocable trust. ficiary can still qualify for government assistance, but can receive funds which can help and enrich their life. These When you put your funds in an irrevocable trust, you are trusts must strictly comply with statutory requirements, permanently transferring them to the beneficiary. The which can be different from state to state. It is rare that trustee, who manages the trust, has complete control the benefits of these programs would be worth the risks over the assets. You cannot change any of the terms of of using an irrevocable trust. It is imperative to consult the trust once they are set, and you cannot get your as- an attorney regarding the adherence and implications of sets back if you need them. There are very few benefits these vehicles for estate planning. to this type of trust, because the loss of control is risky. Even if you don’t currently think that you will want to Another circumstance under which you might consider an irrevocable trust is to avoid estate taxes. By using small The daily pace of our lives and beauty. Since October 2016 today while we also anticipate change the terms of a trust, you never know what could happen in the future to alter your decision. amounts of money to purchase life insurance and then seems to be continually The Landscape Committee the needs of future generations putting those benefits in an irrevocable trust, you can accelerating. We can post and the Board of Directors who will enjoy the Nellie Gail There are few circumstances under which an irrevocable often avoid estate taxes. However, unless you are fairly vacation photos on Facebook have approved the planting Ranch natural environment. trust would have benefits for you financially. If you want wealthy, this is usually not worth the risks. before we even return. We can of 420 trees. An additional 80 to use your trust to protect your assets from creditors in the future, you may need your trust to be irrevocable for If you are considering making an irrevocable trust for text, e-mail and call almost trees are anticipated to be any reason, you should talk to a qualified estate attorney anyone, anytime and expect an planted through September your assets to legally be protected. However, most individuals do not need this protection. first. They will be able to examine your current financial immediate response. However, 2017 bringing the total to 500 situation and determine if an irrevocable trust will actually even our advanced technology trees. Sixteen different varieties have any benefits for you under current IRS laws. Chanc- still has its limitations. Nellie of trees have been planted with Adopt the pace of es are, if you’re thinking about an irrevocable trust, there Gail Ranch is encompassed Iron Bark Eucalyptus, California is another estate planning tool out there that can help you nature: her secret get the results you want that give you more control and by nature, and nature has its Pepper, California Live Oak, " flexibility. For most, the combination of a living trust and own pace. Growing trees still Strawberry and Modesto Ash is patience. a pour-over will is enough to transfer your assets to your requires patience. making up the top five varieties Ralph Waldo Emerson www.MahfoodLaw.com desired beneficiaries, while still enjoying the many ben- The Landscape Committee planted. efits that you will get from a revokable living trust. and Board of Directors have set What a great opportunity we Specialist in Wills & Living Trusts & Litigation If you have any questions about this vital subject, or other its sights on ensuring a future have to enjoy the fruits of the 25283 Cabot Road # 116, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Estate Planning issues, come into our that includes trees and shade past as we enjoy the trees of Laguna Hills office for [email protected] • 949.830.3700 a complimentary estate planning discussion or review. 19 | THE PONY EXPRESS " 20 | THE PONY EXPRESS 21 | THE PONY EXPRESS 22 | THE PONY EXPRESS JERRY LA MOTT Relationships, Reputation & Results JERRY LA MOTT Relationships, Reputation & Results

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AMERICANS COME TOGETHER TO HONOR THEIR FALLEN Written By Karen Robbins

In these politically divisive times, one may come their promise and did their best. Their Marine to believe that our country, populated as it is by Corps brothers know this. We should remember disparate racial, socioeconomic and religious this too. We owe them. Kathleen Kelly, sister of groups, may no longer unify under common Lt Robert Kelly, has as her motto "Live for those cause or identity. who came before, run for those who can't." But an astute observer of the Laguna Hills Make that our motto, be grateful, be humble, Memorial Day Race and EXPO would say the appreciate and exercise our freedoms, as we opposite is true. At 7 AM On Monday, May 29, allow those who disagree with us to exercise in front of Saddleback Hospital four volunteer theirs. Be respectful. United States Marines presented the colors, and Two people I would like to mention now -- Amy our National Anthem was sung, the start gun was McLimore of Surf and Sand Hotel, and Gus fired and near 3,000 runners hit the pavement Schuber, manager of Ashley Furniture. For our to run in honor of their fellow Americans. Color, Grand Marshal each of the past four years, Amy nation of origin, religion, and political party were has provided a complementary night at her irrelevant to the cause or those being honored. hotel, and Ashley Furniture has provided a new Running in honor of their fallen sons were: 14 piece furniture set. Gus Schuber was born in parents and siblings of Silver Star recipient Iraq, and Ashley's previous manager was Karim Corporal Irvin Ceniceros, travelling from Mexico Narooz, an Egyptian. Now they are Americans. and Arkansas for the 4th year since the tribute We will continue our mission to support the banners were hung; Karen Kelly, the wife of Marines, Sailors and the families of 3rdBattalion, Secretary of Homeland Security General John 5th Marines. We always welcome new volunteers! Kelly, traveled from Virginia to run in honor of Visit us at Teamdarkhorse.org, or our Facebook their son 1st Lt Robert Kelly; and the parents page at Laguna Hills Team Darkhorse! I can be and brothers of Corporal Joseph Lopez-Pratti, reached at [email protected]. drove in from Kern County to honor "Joey." Two of the Marines whose banners we display, Lance Corporals John Sparks and Randy Bragg were African-American. Among the combat injured veterans, whom we honor each year and who run in honor of their fallen Marine brothers are young men of Native American, Mexican, and Hawaiian descent. Lt Colonel Jackson Doan, the current Commanding Officer of 3rdBattalion, 5th Marines, is Vietnamese. There is one thing people who have given their lives in service to our country do have in common -- they are young. At the cusp of adulthood, they raised their hand to serve our country, and when that promise led them into danger, they kept

26 | THE PONY EXPRESS RECREATION & SPORTS Business Directory EVOLUTION SWIM ACADEMY *Nellie Gail Swim Lessons & Swim Team (949) 388-4545 www.evolutionswim.com QSPS QUALITY SENIOR PLACEMENT (See page 28 for advertisement) TO ADVERTISE IN THE PONY EXPRESS SERVICES Denise Powell ~ Placement Specialist EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS CALL: (949) 425-1477 (949) 510-7988 or Cell: (214) 418-3394 24321 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite H-3 EMAIL [email protected] [email protected] Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (See page 40 for advertisement) (949) 201-4246 (See page 31 for advertisement) NELLIE GAIL RANCH RESIDENT-OWNED BUSINESS JAMES E. MAHFOOD, ESQ. ATTORNEY * AT LAW HAYDEN SHOW JUMPING LESSONS & CAMP OUT OF THE GUTTER (949) 830-3700 AUTOMOTIVE (949) 448-0823 Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repair www.MahfoodLaw.com www.mickeyhayden.com (714) 661-4242 (See page 20 for advertisement) MERCEDES-BENZ OF LAGUNA NIGUEL (See page 38 for advertisement) *Vehicle Sales, Leases & Services outofthegutterca.com (949) 347-3700 (See page 22 for advertisement) NELLIE GAIL RANCH TENNIS CLUB www.mblaguna.com REAL ESTATE Leagues, Lessons & Memberships (See back cover for advertisement) PACIFIC CREST ROOFING, INC. (949) 831-6660 *Re-Tile, Re-Roofs, Repairs BRAD FELDMAN www.nelliegailtennis.com (949) 916-5393 Teles Properties (Located at the NGR Tennis Center) EDUCATION & TRAINING www.pacificcrestroof.com (949) 678-5198 www.bradfeldmangroup.com SŌLL PILATES (See page 39 for advertisement) NELLIE GAIL RANCH PRESCHOOL (See page 46 for advertisement) (949) 367-0048 Certified Child Development www.soll-pilates.com/ * QUEZADA PRO LANDSCAPE Playtime, Reading, Science, Art & More! THE LAMOTT GROUP (See page 43 for advertisement) Landscape, Hardscape, Tree Service (949) 290-1924 Surterre Properties (949) 439-2251 (See page 39 for advertisement) (949) 472-9191 [email protected] www.thelamottgroup.com (See page 40 for advertisement) (See page 23 & 24 for advertisement)

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26941 CABOT ROAD #122 | LAGUNA HILLS License #916334 27 | THE PONY EXPRESS Your neighborhood garage door & gate experts since 1972. ENTRY-SYSTEMS.COM REPAIRS | INSTALLS | LOCAL SHOWROOM PREPARING YOUR CAR what route to take to schools, and alternate Earthquake Kit, Part II Because much of our time could be spent in a routes (walking or driving) when overpasses or car, we should also have a car earthquake kit as bridges are impassable (part of your preparation Being Prepared at Work and in the Car well. should be to look for routes where travel under an overpass or on the overpass is minimized.) If Your car kit should contain the following: By: Dr. Kenneth S. Cheng you leave your car, you should also place a note • Duct Tape on the dashboard with the date, time and your • Signaling Mirror anticipated route of travel. • Safety Flares As summer is upon us, with vacations and other the comfortable shoes and flashlight are a must Preparing to “Grab and Go.” After a significant • Jumper Cables trips planned, some thoughts should be given for going down dark stairwells. If you work in a disaster, you may decide that it is best to leave • Can of Aerosol “Flat Tire Fix” to how we prepare for emergencies when we’re glass building, you may need the automotive your home and seek shelter or assistance outside • Map of The Local Area on the road or at work. In the June issue of the glass breaker to break the safety glass. Food of the local area. Many variables come into play • Portable Battery-Operated or Hand-Crank Pony Express, we wrote on the importance of and water in any situation could help you survive in making this decision, too many to list in this Radio preparing your home for an earthquake or other beyond three days. article but a possible topic to a future article. For • Extra Car and House Keys disaster. For some of us, however, nearly one- the purposes of this article, the assumption is Your work earthquake kit should be easily • Extra Car Phone Charger half of our 24-hour day could be spent at work that this decision to leave has been made, but portable; an old backpack would be ideal to • Comfortable Walking Shoes in the Event or in the car, so it makes sense to prepare for that there is also the understanding that the store the items in your kit. These items should Walking is Your Only Mode of Transportation these possibilities as well. This month, we will roads and highways will likely be gridlocked and include: • Change of Clothes address the need for your personal work and car that fuel will be scarce or non-existent. We only • Comfortable Walking Shoes • 4-5 Bottles of Water earthquake/disaster kit. In addition, we will help need to look at our nation's natural disasters, • Extra Car Keys • Snack Items for Two to Three People you prepare your vehicle to “grab and go,” when such as the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, • 2-3 Bottles Of Water • Leather Gloves you must leave your home for safer ground. Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, to see • Snack Items (Granola Bars, Energy Bars, • Flashlight PREPARING AT WORK the massive gridlock on the highways leaving Etc.) • Extra Batteries Although our work situations are all very different, these areas. • Leather Gloves what is common is the need to be safe during • Light Sticks • Whistle WHY WOULD WE EXPECT GRIDLOCK? the disaster and the need to safely evacuate • Whistle • Dust Mask When a significant earthquake strikes Southern after the disaster. Recall from a previous article • Toilet Tissue • Tissue California, the epicenter (and area of most that most earthquake-related injuries occur • Small First Aid Kit • Small First Aid Kit damage) will likely be the San Andreas Fault in when one tries to evacuate a building during • Space Blanket • Flashlight or Light Stick the Inland Empire, making travel in an eastward an earthquake. These injuries most commonly • Multi-Purpose, Leatherman Tool • Extra Batteries direction extremely unlikely and probably occur from falling glass or building facades • Matches • Swiss Army Style Knife impassable. In addition, with the more densely while exiting a building, cuts from broken glass • Cash in Small Bills • Cash In Small Bills And Quarters For Phone populated Los Angeles Metropolitan area to our while running down hallways and corridors, and • Small (Folding) Shovel to Help Get Tires Calls north and northwest, travel in these directions from falling file cabinets or other heavy objects. Unstuck • Automotive Glass Breaker is unwise. This leaves our best direction of Most important during an earthquake is to Drop • Permanent Marker, Pencil, and Paper to Write Notes travel being to the south towards San Diego. down to the ground, Cover by getting under Store this kit under your desk or other location Unfortunately, with only one artery to San Diego, or next to sturdy desk or table, and Hold On or where you spend the majority of your time. This we will likely be in extremely slow-moving traffic. brace yourself to the table or desk during the Although some of the items are similar to the makes it easy to grab and carry should you need work kit and car kit, you should have these as Despite the fears of traffic gridlock, if you have shaking. After the shaking has stopped, you can to walk any significant distance. then grab your work earthquake kit (see below) two separate and distinct kits since we may decided to leave the local area, you will need and evacuate the building. not be at work when the earthquake strikes. In to properly prepare you, your family and your addition, it is recommended that you make it a The work earthquake kit is a personal “survival” habit to never let your gas tank fall below 1/3 kit designed to provide you with support items to 1/2 a tank as a regional disaster will likely to help you self-evacuate your workplace and to make access to fuel severely limited. The 1/3 get you to safety, be it home or another shelter. to 1/2 tank should be able to provide you with It will also provide you with support items if enough gas to leave the immediate area or to waiting for rescuers. In developing this kit, take get you home. Lastly, you should have a pre- into account your personal work environment. disaster plan with the expected route you will For example, if you work in a high-rise building, take to get home, who will get the kids at school,

30 | THE PONY EXPRESS In addition to your Car Earthquake Kit, you will also want to have a “grab and go” bag (or backpack). This includes: Classified Ads • Additional Cash in Small Bills • Regional Maps • Sufficient Water for Each Family Member SEND US YOUR AD MISCELLANEOUS For 2-4 Days BIG BEAR VACATION RENTALS • Sufficient Food for Each Family Member for [email protected] We have two lovely homes in Big Bear Lake for short term rentals (they are near each other if 2-4 Days ADS ARE FREE TO NELLIE GAIL RESIDENTS. you have a larger group and need both). We • Emergency Contact Information $10/MO. PER AD FOR NON-RESIDENTS. undertook extensive renovations in 2016. We haven't cut any corners and feature beautiful • All Home Documents from Your Home PLEASE NOTE CLASSIFIEDS IN THE SUBJECT LINE finishes and furnishings, which make these Earthquake Kit homes comfortable well beyond your typical Big Bear accommodations. 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31 | THE PONY EXPRESS 32 | THE PONY EXPRESS Summer Concert Series The Mighty Untouchables June 16, 2017 The Great Gate Debate Summer Concert Series By Brian Mitchell, General Manager GALLUP PARK 7:00 PM issues were submitted to the membership for a vote. On April 13, 1982, a total of 548 votes JULY 14 JULY 28 were cast, of which 316 were cast "against the gate." The issue failed. In 1985 a “Gated Entry Committee” was chartered which had fifteen members appointed to serve on it. Four of those Committee Members still live in Nellie Gail Ranch. HIFI ACADEMY THE KELLY FITZGERALD BAND The Committee was tasked with researching the following HiFi Academy is one of the most versatile and talented bands Playing well over 200 nights a year, Singer/Songwriter Kelly available - tailoring to the needs of each event and the audience Fitzgerald has toured all over the world as a solo and ensemble areas: attending. They can bring the excitement of an arena rock show, performer. She and her band have shared stages with artists such • Feasibility, type, and location all the way to an intimate lounge set with beautiful harmonies as Shelby Lynn, Nancy Griffith, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, The and melodies. Styles include: jazz, blues, rock, pop, dance, funk, Gin Blossoms, Vonda Shepard and many more. Kelly Fitzgerald of gates. classic rock and disco. If you want a memorable night of music is known for her soulful style, which is a blend of folk, blues and From the inception of Nellie In 1981 the Association created • Method of communication and dancing in the park, then be sure to see HiFi Academy! classic rock. Influenced by Billie Holiday, Ricky Lee Jones and between gates and individual Led Zeppelin, Kelly's voice has been likened to Bonnie Raitt, with Gail Ranch and the first homes a “Guarded Gate Committee,” a contemporary comparison to Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl sold in 1977 there has been which studied gating eight homeowners. Crow. The result is music that is smooth and gritty, honest and one significant issue that has entries in the neighborhood • Whether gating would require moving ... a truly incredible Classic Rock band rebounded for consideration with the possibility of Nellie Gail Ranch to have AUGUST 11 AUGUST 25 over the years; the debate another two in the future. private streets and what the over whether or not to gate The Committee considered financial and legal implications the community. Significant constructing guardhouses at of that would be. consideration has been given three of the entries, gating • Costs of construction and to that possibility over the all entries, installing card maintenance. years; specifically 1981-1982, reader systems, telephone • Impact on homeowners' dues. 1985-1986, 1988, 1995 and systems, closed circuit TV • Impact, if any, on real property 2003-2005. Periodically the monitoring of unmanned taxes and homeowners' suggestion will be made at a gates, and privatization of the association liability. MARK WOOD & THE PARROT Board Meeting or posted on streets, roads, streetlights, • Compensation, benefits, CLAPTON ROAD and liability insurance for gate HEAD BAND various websites and blogs. drainage structures and other This article is provided to share publicly owned property in the personnel. This Nellie Gail favorite is back! Mark Wood began listening to The newest tribute to the music of Eric Clapton, this band rocks some of the history of past community. The Committee • Other alternatives to eliminate and playing Jimmy Buffett tunes in the early 1970s, but it was and is a must-see! From the early music of Cream and Derek and or minimize the impact of the the Dominos to Eric Clapton’s incredible solo career, every song investigations, surveys, votes, believed the scope of work years before Mark put together the perfect party band - a Cajun/ Moulton Ranch subdivision Zydeco rhythm section, reggae keyboardist, country guitarist, that Clapton Road plays is a huge hit. They will bring the 2017 and communications with the could have been accomplished R&B sax man, a great percussionist and a steel drummer. This Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Summer Concert Series to a new level! City of Laguna Hills. For those with a dues increase of development on Nellie Gail unbelievable combination is what makes Mark Wood and the Ranch. Parrot Head Band the next best thing to “Jimmy Buffett and the of you who have been on all or approximately $37.00 per Coral Reefer Band.” They have performed around the world for a part of this 36-year journey month. As the dues at the This Committee performed our US Military, concerts, corporate events and private parties, 1981 through 2017, this may time were $31.25, this would extensive research and issued all shows are true to the partying Jimmy Buffett Style! bring back some interesting have represented an increase a report in the Fall of 1986 to the memories. of approximately 118%. The Board of Directors. The report

35 | THE PONY EXPRESS 36 | THE PONY EXPRESS findings recommended in part: This time three options for manned and excerpt of the legal research:” • No action should be taken by the Board unless unmanned gates and funding options were Vehicle Code § 21101.6. Notwithstanding Section petitioned by at least 50% of the members. proposed via a survey. The survey generated a 21101, local authorities may not place gates or • Create a file for homeowner use with all backup response of 970 homeowners of which 622 were other selective devices on any street which deny data. Include copies of previous "campaign" opposed to the gating. or restrict the access of certain members of the materials for those considering similar action in The issue was brought up for discussion again public to the street, while permitting others the future. in 1998 and then in July 2003, with another unrestricted access to the street. This section is • Costs should be approved by 50% of all committee formed to revisit past findings and not intended to make a change in the existing members via a vote. consider new technologies. Again, the Committee law but is intended to codify the decision of the • If "yes" then may require 75% vote for approval Members put in countless hours and provided Court of Appeal in City of Lafayette v. County of of CC&R changes. recommendations resulting in 2005 with an Contra Costa (91 Cal.App.3d 749). • If "yes" then establish budgets, hire lawyers, “Official Gating and Patrol Service Survey” that Vehicle Code § 21465. No person shall place, architects, administrators, contractors, and was distributed to the homeowners. The survey maintain, or display upon, or in view of, any security services. generated a response of 620 homeowners of highway any unofficial sign, signal, device, or • If "yes" then create the Rules Committee which 421 voted “NO, I am opposed to moving marking, or any sign, signal, device, or marking In January 1988, the matter was requested by towards a gating ballot and the associated costs which purports to be or is an imitation of, or the Members to be brought forth to a vote of the to produce the ballot.” resembles, an official traffic control device or membership. The subsequent ballot carried two The City of Laguna Hills was founded March 5, which attempts to direct the movement of traffic issues: 1981, at which time they became responsible for or which hides from view any official traffic control • Issue One – The Board of Directors of Nellie the Nellie Gail Ranch public streets. Every legal device. Gail Ranch Association should allocate funds opinion we are aware of that Nellie Gail Ranch Streets & Highways Code § 8333. The legislative to develop a professional feasibility and cost has received has advised that gating cannot be analysis and proceed with the Gated Entrance body of a local agency may summarily vacate a accomplished without the City’s agreement to public service easement in any of the following Study Project – Yes or No. vacate the streets. We reached out to the City • Issue Two – I would be willing to incur the cases: (a) The easement has not been used to request their current position on the matter. for the purpose for which it was dedicated or (estimated) additional $128 to $150 increase We were directed to two lawsuits related to two in monthly assessments to provide gated acquired for five consecutive years immediately Cities that were sued, and who lost, for vacating preceding the proposed vacation. (b) The date of entrances to the Nellie Gail Ranch Planned Unit public streets. One of the Cities was Laguna Development – Yes or No. dedication or acquisition is less than five years, Niguel who was found to have vacated streets and more than one year, immediately preceding There were a total of 672 responses of which 444 improperly resulting in voiding the vacating. the proposed vacation, and the easement was voted against the two issues. We were also advised; “There are several legal not used continuously since that date. (c) The In 1995 the issue of gating the community was impediments to proceeding to 1) Abandon and easement has been superseded by relocation again re-visited by the Board of Directors at the vacate the streets to make them private and/or or determined to be excess by the easement request of a number of concerned homeowners. 2) to gate an otherwise public street. Here is an holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement. In conclusion, our intent in presenting this information is not to prove that gating of Nellie Gail Ranch is impossible. The intent is to provide background that reflects the extensive hurdles that would have to be overcome to move it forward. A significant number of individuals served on the various Committees and the Board of Directors over the years. The effort they put into their volunteer service is reflected in the volume and quality of the information they compiled. Knowing that a number of you are still in the community, you should be collectively commended for the effort.

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39 | THE PONY EXPRESS 40 | THE PONY EXPRESS The Puzzle Paddock

Ranch Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes Ingredients Instructions DRY INGREDIENTS Whisk together the dry ingredients. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour In a separate bowl, blend the wet ingredients BARNACLE MOLLUSK 1/4 cup whole wheat flour together and fold in the poppy seeds. BARRACUDA MORAY 3 Tbsp sugar Add the wet to the dry and mix just until BLUE WHALE EEL 1 1/2 tsp baking powder combined, don't over mix, you want your BLUEFIN TUNA PLANKTON 1/2 tsp baking soda pancakes to be fluffy. CORAL REEF SAND DOLLAR 1/4 tsp salt DOLPHIN SEA LION Cook on a lightly greased griddle until lightly HAMMERHEAD SEA TURTLE WET INGREDIENTS golden on both sides. HARP SEAL STARFISH 1 cup buttermilk Serve hot with honey or maple syrup. JELLYFISH STINGRAY zest of two lemons LOBSTER TIGER SHARK 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) MANATEE ANCHOR 3 Tbsp butter, melted 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup poppy seeds

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Boarding at Nellie Gail Ranch

The Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis Clubhouse is available for rental to Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association and Tennis Club Members Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings 6:00 PM – 12 Midnight

For rental rates and details, please contact the Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis and Swim Club at 949-831-6660

Nellie Gail $665 Ranch Resident Discount applies to first stall only Nellie Gail $710 Ranch Resident Additional stalls Non-Resident $710

Consider boarding at the Nellie Gail Ranch Equestrian Center!! A waitlist fee of $50 secures your place on the Stall Waitlist which is credited to the first months boarding fee once a stall becomes available. Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners receive a discounted boarding fee and have waitlist priority for available stalls over non-members. Come on out to visit the Equestrian Center and take a tour with Equestrian Center Manager Kathy Green For more information contact Kathy Green at (949) 425-1477 or [email protected]

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MARKET UPDATE 1 NELLIE GAIL RANCH | 34 27 10 Homes For Sale Homes Sold In Escrow

The first half of 2017 is officially over. We’ve seen a robust real estate market during the 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 first two quarters. Inventory remains to stay lower than past yearly averages, and prices continue to steadily increase. There are ample opportunities in the market to downsize or upsize to your next home. If you are considering a move, the time to start planning is now. For a no pressure consultation, call us today. We are happy to give you sound advice to

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 help you make the right decision with your equity. ARC Meeting Summer Concert NELLIE GAIL RANCH | FEATURED LISTINGS 7:00 PM HIFI Academy Clubhouse 7:00 PM Gallup Park

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 PM Clubhouse 25012 MUSTANG | $2,269,500 26041 SPUR BRANCH | $2,150,000 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ARC Summer eWaste Event Submittal Concert The Kelly 9:00 AM Deadline Fitzgerald Band to 1:00 PM for August 8, 7:00 PM Clubhouse 2017 Meeting Gallup Park

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25411 SPOTTED PONY | $1,925,000 25552 RANGEWOOD | $ 1,962,150

Brad Feldman: California Bureau of Real Estate #01437125 ©2017 Teles Properties, Inc. Teles Properties is a registered trademark. Teles Properties, Inc. does not guarantee accuracy of square footage, lot size, room count, building permit status or any other 45 | THE PONY EXPRESS information concerning the condition or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify accuracy of the information. Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit No. 4675 Santa Ana, CA Nellie Gail Ranch 25211 Empty Saddle Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 425-1477 [email protected]