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an exclusive newsletter for the residents of north ranch . Februar y 2011

The Bianchino Family Spotlight, Eileen Gould of Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction, and Bogarts Bar and Grill at the Muvico Theatres
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North Ranch
FamilySpotlight:
A Home with History
The Bianchinos offer a peek into their idyllic hide-away.
By Jodai Saremi, DPM
It is a known fact the Conejo Valley was home to Chumash
Native Americans, but few North Ranch residents can claim to
have a deed to property with written restrictions on where the
land can be developed due to historical burial grounds. Gail and
Frank Bianchino knew when they bought the land over 20 years
ago that they liked the peace, the open space and beauty of the
area, and Gail saw the opportunity to finally design her dream
home. “What attracted me to this particular piece of land was
two hugging oaks. I designed the floor plan on the back of a
napkin one day at a bowling alley, centering on these trees. You
can see them from the living room bay window and also from
the dining room and the family room,” says Gail. Frank hon-
ored the sacred grounds by building a shrine to Mary, mother
of God, at the confluence of two arroyos, leaving the wilderness
untouched in its natural beauty.
Drawing from English and Scottish ancestral designs, their
home features seven molded fireplaces with marble surrounds,
hardwood floors, a raised foundation (because Gail likes the
sound footsteps make on a raised floor), marble counter tops,
claw-footed tubs, formal entertaining spaces for intimate par-
ties, and cozy rooms divided by French doors. “It isn’t a home
young people would necessarily like because it doesn’t have the
typical open floor plan. It’s very traditional,” says Gail.
In addition to the architecture, Gail used her flair for interior
design, furnishing it with antiques she and her husband col-
lected around the world and even locally at the antiques mall.
Each piece, from furniture to painting, is labeled with its place
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Historical burial grounds
of origin, the price paid, the estimated value and the history of
the piece. Some things hold special meaning for Gail and these
are labeled specifically forbidding anyone from selling them out-
side the family upon her demise.
It is fitting that these antiques have personal value for Gail,
since she has been a citizen of the world from her childhood,
when her father’s military career took her family everywhere
from England to Germany and Australia. Frank also travelled
with the military as a Navy drug and alcohol rehabilitation
counselor deployed with the marines to Vietnam. Upon his
return to the United States, he met Gail through mutual friends.
They spent some time in northern California while Frank
worked as a counselor for veterans at the College of San Mateo
and Gail went back to school. Today, after serving the nursing
and radiology tech programs at Moorpark College for 34 years,
Frank is officially retired, but still uses his PhD in counseling
psychology, teaching two classes at Moorpark College, while
Gail dedicates her time to her business, EGGB design.
Actually, interior design is probably Gail’s seventh or eighth
career. She has also designed jewelry, been a commercial artist,
dabbled in real estate, styled hair and taught cosmetology class-
es, held the position of director of transfers at Evergreen Valley
College in San Jose and done student counseling at Moorpark
College with her PhD in organization management. The job
that she is most proud of, though, is that of being a mother to
her daughter, Lucia, who teaches special education in Oak Park.
“Lucia has a classroom of learning disabled third through fifth
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Gail and Frank with daughter Lucia Champion basset hound Winston

Frank and Winston

graders. Very few people can work with this student population,
but she teaches with such grace and form,” says Gail.

Together, Frank and Gail keep busy within the community.

They have participated in city counsel ad hoc for social services
and they are members of the North Ranch homeowners’ board.
They also support Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN)
in Ventura County as well as volunteer academic counseling
for needy college students. Through their church, they attend
Catholic retreats, feed the homeless, adopt a family for the holi-
days and help with Habitat for Humanity. But when they are at
home, they devote their time to their beloved AKC® champion
basset hound, Winston. “He really is like our little boy,” says
Gail. Which is why even though he was invited to the presti-
gious dfs Crufts® dog show in London, they declined. “I had
heard so many horror stories from people whose pets had to
travel in the cargo hold of the planes that it was unthinkable to
subject Winston to such trauma,” says Gail.

So, Winston and company often “vacation” at home, where

every day is like an escape in such an idyllic spot as theirs.
“With 58 full grown oak trees, two of them hugging in the back
yard, 17 waterfalls and the suggestion that an Indian burial
ground is located at the back of the property, this lot has a spe-
cial feel,” says Gail. As a family, the Bianchinos feel blessed to
have been able to make their home in North Ranch, where they
don’t have to go far to enjoy life with friendly neighbors who
are also good friends.

Photographed by Marvin Steindler

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Business Beat
Eileen Gould lends an expert eye to design and function.
By Jodai Saremi, DPM
Lifestyles Interior Design and Construc-
tion, founded by Eileen Gould over 25
years ago, provides professional consulta-
tion and services in design and construc-
tion. Creating spaces where people can
enjoy living and working is Gould’s pas-
sion. “I have a good eye for color, textures
and overall themes,” she says. “I love to
orchestrate and organize the entire proj-
ect and see it come to life—it’s almost
like a symphony when all the pieces fit
together properly.”
Gould, a transplant from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, was a medical technolo-
gist working for physicians in Century
City, California, when she realized she
would be happier in design school. After
attending classes at night, she opened
her business in 1979. “My goal was to be
affordable to everyone so I could make
their environment beautiful, their offices
more functional, hospitals more serene,
spas more relaxing and hotels more posh,”
says Gould.
She begins the process by interviewing
the clients to get an idea of their vision
and to ensure a meshing of her ideas with
theirs. Then computer-aided designs are
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Design a Dream
drawn up and she presents color boards to show different direc-
tions they might take. Clients go shopping with Gould since
she believes that it’s important for them to actually see and feel
what they previously talked about, especially with regard to fur-
niture and textiles.
Essentially, she “captures the clients’ visions and tastes through
good listening and intuition” because she hopes to help people
avoid making expensive mistakes. “It is sad to go into places
where people thought something would work (design-wise),
only to find that it didn’t. Usually that is a lot of money down
the drain,” says Gould.
If the design requires a change in floor plan or remodeling,
Gould pulls her own permits; her general contractor’s license
comes in handy whether the job is for one bathroom or an
entire house. Also, she allows projects to be arranged in stages,
so that if something isn’t feasible to implement from beginning
to end immediately, she will plan according to when the client
can manage it financially.
Which brings up an important point regarding her employees
and stereotypical hit-and-miss contractor behavior: “My big-
gest requirement is to do what you say you are going to do,” says
Gould. “Your word is all you have, so my subcontractors must
have integrity, ask questions and think outside the box. I don’t
want to babysit my employees. Team play and communication
are essential.”
Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction can take care of
everything from electrical and plumbing needs, to window
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treatments and accessories. Gould has three main employees,
although she has hired up to six when things are busy. She
likes to keep the practice very “boutique and studio-like,” but
subs out to 19 sub contractors who carry the same insurance
and workmen’s comp she does. “We work with only the finest
craftspeople and I have to say, for what you get, we are the best
deal in town,” she says. Speaking of deals, all clients or associates
who refer prospective business receive discounts on merchandise
or design services. In addition, every January, design fees are
reduced 25 percent as a New Year promotion.
Gould proudly gives back to the community too, raising money
for the children at Casa Pacifica and being involved with the
“Home Alone” program for the National Assistance League.
“We all need to give back to others who are less fortunate than
us,” says Gould, who brings teddy bears for children and the
elderly to Thousand Oaks urgent care facilities. Her favorite
community service mission is the “MAGIC” camp put on by
the National Association of Women in Construction, of which
she is president. The week-long program, held in July and spon-
sored by the Ventura County chapter, is for high school girls
who want to learn about construction. Hands-on building proj-
ects, electrical projects and green projects teach the participants
many useful skills and introduce them to problem solving and
team spirit necessary for success.
In speaking with Eileen Gould, one can see she enjoys her work
immensely. Her work is evident in many local establishments.
She has remodeled and designed Savvy Salon, Lupe’s Mexican
restaurant, two Tikka Grills, and has worked at Lake Sher-
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Photographed by Marvin Steindler
wood Country Club. She has even won a designers’ challenge
on HGTV. As the “queen of networking,” she derives much
satisfaction out of getting to know her clients. “The clients are
always more interesting and lovely than I could have imagined,”
says Gould. “And enabling them to make smart choices as well
as achieving a sense of satisfaction when their dreams are recog-
nized is quite fulfilling indeed.”
The next time you decide to redesign a room or a business, look
up Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction for a personal
touch from someone who’s been expertly assisting people with
their design questions and projects for years. Gould will be glad
to help.
Business Hours
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment Monday – Saturday
Contact Information:
Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction, Inc.
31275 La Baya Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: (818) 706-8825
For personal references and more information, please visit www.
lifestylesdesign.com.
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Review
Top row: Harriet & Jay Benton with Scott Nelson Decorative ceiling with lights
Bottom row: Richard & Daylene Harrison with Ann Nelson

R E S IDE N T R E S TAU RA NT
Bogart’s Bar and Grill Restaurant and Muvico Theatres By Kathy Love Jarvis Photographed by Marvin Steindler

Date Night is Back !!!!

If you have not been to Muvico’s Pre- were treated to dinner and movie with
Type of Cuisine: California Cuisine miere Theatres and Bogart’s for a pre- all of the bells and whistles. Included in
theatre dinner or cocktails, you are miss- the multi-theatre experience is a VIP
Dress style: Casual ing out on a well-kept secret. Muvico came All-Premiere177 seat theatre and two
to Thousand Oaks in February of 2009 VIP premiere balconies, all for the “over
Location: Inside the Muvico and was founded in Florida in 1984. 21” crowd. Our group enjoyed seeing
Thousand With Bogart’s Bar and Grill side by side ‘The Tourist’ starring Johnny Depp and
Oaks 14 Theatres with the theatre, it brings date night back Angelina Jolie, complete with popcorn
@ The OAKS Mall with style! The premise is to entertain and drinks. Chef Robert Haupt and staff
166 West Hillcrest guests at a VIP level, but with casual put together a soirée that treated guests
Drive style, an upscale menu, and value pricing. to a premium Muvico experience along
Thousand Oaks, CA with a great dinner. We were privy to the
91360 Bogart’s bar offer’s a fun Happy Hour roll-out of a brand new 2011 menu, and
appetizer and drinks menu. A specialty enjoyed sampling appetizers, an artfully
Phone: 805-494-4702 of the house is the Pear Martini, and the arranged salad, burgers and the Chef ’s
staff invites you to “drink, dine, unwind” choice selection of decadent desserts.
Hours: 11am - the last with them seven days a week. Join them
movie of the night for NFL Sundays for happy hour spe- Our pre-movie dinner started with
begins cials as well. Many great menu items are gourmet flatbread by the yard with fresh
offered at the concessions stand for movie tomatoes and basil on a perfectly crisp
Price: $7.95-21.95 guests. Bogart’s staff take great pride in crust served creatively on a long wood
their customer service and their motto board. It was a favorite with all of the
Website: www.muvico.com “Every table is my table; every guest my guests. The flatbread was accompanied
guest” rang true for us. by a delicious Ahi tuna appetizer, crusted
with sesame and served over crunchy
Eight couples and North Ranch Living greens and sweet soy vinaigrette, much
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New menu selections available Tempting presentation with food New delicious pizza flatbread

Chef Robert Haupt meeting guests The dining room The bar area

If you are interested in joining us for a restaurant review please let me know
at gayle.barnes@n2pub.com.

like an Asian slaw. The Ahi was topped with a wasabi crème
fraiche which complemented the flavors perfectly.

What followed was a ‘Chop Chop Salad’, a refreshing blend of

chopped greens, roasted corn, grilled chicken, tomatoes, avo-
cado, tortilla strips, blue cheese, bacon and cucumbers. The salad
had a unique presentation showing off Chef Robert’s creative
approach, tasting like a cross between a Southwest and Cobb
salad, garnished with purple endive all around. Following our Kathy and Art Jarvis, John and Lynne Adams with Ron and Kathy Prechtl
salad course, we were surprised with a choice of burgers with
sides of fries that delighted the crowd. Before being escorted to
our VIP seats to see our movie, we were spoiled with a bevy of
delicious desserts.

Date night at Muvico and Bogart’s exceeded all of our expec-

tations!!!

How would you like to host a private party? Muvico and Bog-
art’s can put together a themed event for your private guests or
even a corporate event. How about hosting a ‘Hollywood Glam-
our Night’ or a party with a special themed menu tied to the
opening of the latest release? A popular night was a “Sex and
the City” premiere complete with ‘cosmopolitans’ for the ladies!
They are happy to help you plan a game night or karaoke with a Big groups can be accommodated as well

menu to match. Imagine Wii or Playstation on the big screen! DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section provided products and/or ser-
Create your special event soon. vices free of charge in exchange for this review.
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Amy Danziger, Suzanne Siegel, Sheryl Weireter and Susan O’Brien
VolunteerSpotlight
National Charity League, Inc., Conejo Valley
Chapter Celebrated their 40th Anniversary!
National Charity League, Inc., Conejo
Valley Chapter (NCL) proudly celebrated
“Forty Years of Giving" on November
7th at the Westlake Hyatt Plaza Hotel
with a Holiday Boutique. Miss Califor-
nia, Nicole Johnson, graced us with her
royal presence and helped award the raffle
items. Memorabilia from our Chapter’s
forty year history was on display for
members and guests to enjoy while they
shopped and socialized.
The Conejo Valley Chapter was founded
in 1970. NCL is a mother-daughter
organization dedicated to serving the
communities in which chapters are
formed. We are committed to foster-
ing the mother-daughter relationship
through philanthropic involvement, lead-
ership and cultural experiences and we
strive to promote a sense of community
responsibility in our daughters.
Today our Chapter has more than 240
active members, serves 15 local philan-
thropies and contributes over 10,000
hours to our local community each year.
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Kathy Levinsohn and her daughter Melissa with friend Taylor Notaro
Our chapter selected philanthropies are:
ALS-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Association, Conejo Recreation and Park
District, Conejo Valley Historical Soci-
ety/Stagecoach Inn Museum, Friends of
Westlake Village Library, Hospice of the
Conejo, LIFE Animal Rescue, Manna:
Conejo Valley Food Distribution Center,
Inc., Many Mansions, Inc., Mary Health
of the Sick, My Stuff Bags, Support for
the Kids, Therapeutic Recreation, Thou-
sand Oaks and Newbury Park Libraries
and The Wellness Community.
The Conejo Valley Chapter is also the
proud owner and operator of Fibber
McGee’s Closet Thrift Shop located at Christina LaForgia and her daughter Nicoletta
451 C Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand
Oaks, at Moorpark Road and Avenida de
los Arboles, (805) 492-0032. Proceeds
from the Holiday Boutique and the Thrift
Shop help to fund scholarships to local
students and grants/gifts to our philan-
thropy partners.
If you do volunteer work or are involved with a charity
please let us know at gayle.barnes@n2pub.com.
Louise Rice and her daughters Morgan and Alexandra
February North Ranch Living
Health &
Wellness By Chris Stevenson
Happy New Year from your Local Fitness Guru!
With every happy new year comes a New
Year’s resolution. Many of these resolu-
tions revolve around weight loss and fit-
ness. So here are 5 tips to help you make
those resolutions “happy.” And when
I say “happy,” I mean you are “happy”
because you actually stuck to them and
reaped the benefits!
1. Make sure the goals are realistic.
Although we begin with good intentions
we sometimes set unrealistic goals. We
try and do too much too fast which often
leads to getting burnt out. So when set-
ting your goals, make sure they are ones
that you can maintain. Health and fitness
is a marathon, not a sprint.
2. Minimize the alcohol and cocktail par-
ties for a few weeks. Since alcohol is the
purist form of sugar, it has no place in the
beginning stages of a “get fit” program.
Not to mention the hangover that keeps
you in bed or on the couch instead of get-
ting your body to the gym.
3. Write! Studies have shown that writ-
ing down goals makes one more likely
to achieve them. I always keep mine on
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a virtual post-it on the dashboard of my
Mac. It is also a good idea to jot down
some of your measurements and weight
so you have a basis of comparison. When
you re-measure or reweigh yourself, and
see that you have made progress, you are
more likely to stay on track. Results are a
key motivator.
4. Vary up your exercise. Go for a hike.
Take a kickboxing class. Swim in the
pool. Changing up your routine not only
keeps you from getting bored but it keeps
your body challenged and helps you avoid
hitting a physical plateau.
5. Make it the first 2 weeks. If you can
make it that far, your healthy practices
will become habits and you will continue
to see results!
So…get out a pen and notebook…er…
sorry, it’s 2011 folks…grab your iPad,
laptop, or smart phone and start typing!
Here’s to your health!!
Chris Stevenson C.S.C.S. is from Stevenson
Fitness, Oak Park, CA 818-707-0123
www.stevensonfitness.com
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Security
News
By Scott Nelson Identity Theft—Resolve Not to Become a Statistic in 2011
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide,
affecting an estimated nine million Americans each year. As
Californians, we are even more likely to be targeted—accord-
ing to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), our state ranked
fourth in victims per capita in 2009. Do not become a statistic.
Make a resolution to fight back and take a few important steps
to protect yourself in the New Year.
How Can I Protect Myself?
• Shred all documents that contain personal or financial infor-
mation.
• Review your bank and credit card statements frequently on
the Internet.
• Report lost or stolen ATM cards, debit cards, credit cards,
and checkbooks immediately.
• Don’t leave mail in your mailbox overnight or on weekends,
and drop all outgoing mail off at the post office.
• Request and review a copy of your credit report from all three
bureaus at least once a year.
• Do not provide personal or financial information over the
telephone unless you initiated the call.
• Use caution when disclosing financial information on the
Internet.
• Limit the amount of personal information that you provide
North Ranch Living February
in online message boards, chat rooms, and blogs and minimize
your visibility on social networking and multimedia-sharing
Web sites.
• Install firewalls, anti-spam, and anti-virus software on your
personal computer or laptop, and update your system regularly.
Secure it when you are travelling.
What If It Happens to Me Anyway?
Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible to plan ahead for every
possible scenario. If you believe that your identity has been sto-
len despite your precautions, take action immediately.
• Notify your bank and credit card providers. If needed, obtain
new cards with new passwords or personal identification num-
bers (PINs).
• Contact your local police department, and obtain a copy of
the report.
• File complaints with the FTC and the U.S. Postal Inspection
Service (USPIS).
• Contact one of the credit bureaus and add a fraud alert mes-
sage to your credit report.
Scott Nelson is the president of Security & Risk Management Group, LLC (SRMG)
in Westlake Village, California, and an adjunct professor at the George Herbert Walker
School of Business & Technology (SBT) at Webster University. He was previously a
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) officer; a senior executive in the Federal Bureau of Investi-
gation (FBI); and the vice president of security for both Warner Bros. Studios and Time
Warner, Inc. For more information, visit www.srmg-link.com or contact him directly at
scottnelson@srmg-link.com or 818-482-0540.
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22 NeighborhoodNews North Ranch Living February

FinancialFitness The ETF Evolution By Mark Wendell

Which came first; was it the tool or the knowledge to discover
the tool? One uses what one knows to search for something one
does not know. Case in point--new hybrid investment securi-
ties! With the Exchange Traded Fund, or ETF, it was with over
a century of securities related knowledge that the ETF invest-
ment tool evolved from the traditional mutual fund. The recent
proliferation of ETF funds has resulted in more than 1000
funds now available to investors, which totals about $1 trillion,
whereas its ubiquitous matriarch, the traditional mutual fund,
totals $12 trillion.
An ETF is an index-based mutual fund, an investment vehicle
composed of a basket of securities that trade like stocks on
listed exchanges, whereas traditional mutual funds are valued,
traded, and their transactions settled once per day. ETF’s have
quickly become a mainstream method of investing because they
have built-in advantages over the traditional mutual fund: 1)
An efficient form of owning many securities in one continu-
ously traded investment security; 2) More tax efficient with
low turnover; 3) Much less expensive with no 12b1 marketing
expense fee and low internal expense fee; 4) Liquid because they
trade continuously like stocks; 5) May be broad or have specific
themes to provide diversification within one security; 6) Able
to be shorted and margined for risk control, to cushion volatil-
ity, and for leverage; 7) They are transparent in that the current
holdings in a fund may be observed; 8) No after-hours trading,
avoiding this possible violation of regulations experienced by
traditional mutual funds.
Since an ETF typically represents a group, a strategy or a cat-
egory of stocks, bonds, commodities, derivatives, currencies, or
a combination thereof, they are a desirable alternative for port-
folio asset allocation design, since portfolios may be designed to
capture the performance of key benchmarks for attractive mar-
ket sectors. Some investors who previously chose hedge funds
for exposure to alternative investments are now considering a
carefully designed ETF portfolio.
MD Wendell Wealth Partners, Mark Wendell, Principal, pro-
vides services in a family office personal wealth boutique for
select clients.
Email: mark@mdwendell.com Website: www.mdwendell.com
Phone: 805-402-8642
It is suggested that you consult with your tax, legal and/or financial services professional
regarding your individual situation. Material presented is believed to be from reliable
sources. Representative is registered with and offers only securities and advisory ser-
vices through PlanMember Securities Corporation, (PSEC), a registered broker/dealer,
investment advisor and member FINRA/SIPC (800)874-6910. MD Wendell Wealth
Partners and PSEC are independently owned and operated. PSEC is not responsible
or liable for ancillary products or services offered by MD Wendell Wealth Partners.

With an ETF fund, a manager’s job is not to make judgments

on individual stocks. Rather, it is to keep the portfolio as close
to its index as possible. There may be unique design characteris-
tics of an ETF, even with the same general title. The differences
may be due to specific stocks which make up the brand name
index or perhaps by the methodology for calculating the pro-
portion of a particular stock placed in the index portfolio.
A recent criticism of ETF funds is that they must buy or sell all
stocks comprising an index. This causes a price movement cor-
relation among most stocks simultaneously, even for lower qual-
ity company stocks, causing artificially higher or lower prices.
As a result, price distortions may occur, especially in thinly
traded stocks, poor quality stocks, bonds, and emerging market
stocks, particularly during stressed market conditions. Conse-
quently, actively managed traditional mutual funds may have an
edge by taking advantage of potential mispricing of securities to
enhance investor returns beyond those of index funds.
February North Ranch Living NeighborhoodNews 23

the
Wine Bar By Tim Ready

Huët Vouvray, Le Haut-Lieu Sec

2009, France, $23.95

Valentine’s Day is upon us and I thought

I would let you know about a semi-
sweet wine from France that is sure to
please your wife, husband, boyfriend,
girlfriend, or whomever. The wine comes
from a great producer of whites named
Huet, from the region of Vouvray in
France. During WWII the occupying
Germans really enjoyed the Huet wines,
but Old Man Huet was a member of
the underground, and after loading his
production for the Nazi’s, would end up
blowing up the truck before the wines
made it to the recipient. How’s that for
a love-hate relationship? Anyway, back
to Valentines’ Day! Huet makes whites
from dry to very sweet, but a middle of
the road choice would be the Le Huet-
Lieu Demi-Sec. This is semi-dry but still
sweet enough to call it a dessert wine.
This wine is full bodied and voluptuous
with notes of honeysuckle, pink grape-
fruit, and a supple citrus finish. You
could also pair this with a light Asian
dish such as Steamed Sea Bass with a
ginger sauce. However, the best pairing is
by itself with your significant other on a
romantic occasion. If you like your wine
really sweet, try Huet’s Le Mont Moel-
luex 1ere Trie, as it is a very persuasive
wine.

Always know that I have personally tasted these wines and I make sure my local
wine supplier has them in stock. Email me at tsready@yahoo.com if you need
help finding it.
24 NeighborhoodNews
Design Elements
Homeowners will have new palette of colors for interior design in 2011
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
With budget-conscious homeowners seeking affordable ways to
enhance their surroundings, paint industry forecasters predict a
vibrant 2011.
"We've seen reactions to the economy move from panic to
acceptance, if not appreciation, because people are finding they
have the opportunity to be true to themselves," said Jackie Jor-
dan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. "Hard
times call for soft colors. People are romantic about the simpler
times of youth and its refreshing honesty. Because of it, we are
seeing people drawn toward hues that are nostalgic, such as the
colors of tinted photography and faded maps."
Sherwin-Williams' "Today's Colors" 2011 forecast groups col-
ors into four palettes: Purely Refined, Bold Invention, Restless
Nomad and Gentle Medley. Purely Refined includes muted
blues, lilacs, greens and grays interwoven with understated neu-
trals. Bold Invention has vivid greens and intense turquoises
and blues, inspired by urban scenes, including graffiti. Restless
Nomad's palette includes dusky darks, hot vibrant pinks, reds
and earthy food-influenced hues that evoke eggplants and cab-
bages. Gentle Medley is an eclectic mix of earthy neutral tans
combined with freshwater blue, mint green, copper and char-
treuse pastels.
Benjamin Moore color experts predicted a "purple reign" in
its 2011 color forecast: "Envision Color 2011." Sonu Mathew,
senior interior designer at Benjamin Moore, called Vintage
Wine the perfect color for the latest wood finishes, leathers, lin-
ens and other textiles.
“When picking colors, start with nature,” said Tracy Morris,
interior designer and former Benjamin Moore color consultant
who blogs about color at huemuse.blogspot.com. One of her
favorites is Manchester Tan, a timeless classic that works in any
room. Morris suggested trying new finishes, too.
"Everyone knows what flat, eggshell and glossy finishes are,
"Morris said. “But they don't know about finishes in between."
A matte finish falls between flat and eggshell and contains
porcelain dust which makes it easier to clean than flat paint. A
pearl finish falls between eggshell and semi-gloss and is great
for bathrooms.
North Ranch Living February
"Color to me is like language, everybody speaks it, but everyone
does not speak the same language," said Susan Beimler, a D.C.
interior designer featured in the book "Farrow and Ball: The Art
of Color."
Beimler painted her 10th-floor condo in Vero Beach, Fla., using
watery blues and tones of sand and oyster inspired by her ocean
views. She loves watering down colors to give them a peaceful,
serene feel.
"The palette has become more neutral, but interesting neutrals
taken from nature," said Beimler, who also likes the color of
quince, a lemon-like fruit with hints of greenish brown.
"Neutral colors are here to stay," said Barbara Richardson, direc-
tor of color marketing in North America for Akzo Nobel, one
of the largest North American makers of paints, including the
Glidden, Dulux and Ralph Lauren brands. "People want colors
that reflect the beauty they see in everyday life. This includes
time-worn colors."
Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute in
Philadelphia, said she expects metallic colors to be hot this year,
but mostly as an accent.
"If I were doing metallics in a dining room I'd do it above the
chair rail." She said a semi-gloss can add shine and shimmer to
ceilings.
Zimmer said market research indicates the biggest obstacle to
painting is fear.
"Not necessarily fear of painting, but more fear of choosing the
wrong color," she said. "Paint is one of the most inexpensive
ways to transform a room."
For those whose knees begin to knock at the thought of select-
ing a hue, the Paint Quality Institute offers tips on its Web site
at paintquality.com.
Source: http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/real-estate-news/2011/01/homeowners-will-
have-new-palette-colors-interior-design-2011#ixzz1Af1I70Ns
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26 NeighborhoodNews
Mediation . . .
the bridge to Dispute Resolution
At one time or another in all of our per-
sonal and business lives, we will experi-
ence a disagreement over some issue with
someone else. Should that dispute esca-
late into a lawsuit, the disputants could
be headed towards lengthy, emotionally
draining, and very costly experience in
court. There is, however, a time and cost-
effective alternative to litigation called
mediation. Mediation has been found to
save relationships, resolve disputes, and
obtain fairer results than divisive lawsuits.
A mediator is a neutral, third party facili-
tator approved by all of the individuals
involved in the dispute. The mediator
doesn’t take sides, but works with those
in conflict to find points of agreement
and helps them reach an equitable, livable
compromise. On occasion, a mediator
may suggest ideas for consideration in
neighborhood
Referral
Merlin’s Kitchen
31139 Via Colinas, Westlake Village
818-597-0016 www.Merlins-Kitchen.com
North Ranch Living February
By Bernard Goodman
breaching any impasse, but he or she does not dictate, demand,
judge or cajole those involved to ensure any agreement that is
reached is actually made by the affected parties.
Whether the issues at hand are between businesses, neighbors,
employers, family members or divorcing couples, mediation
helps take the hostility out of the room and replaces it with a
workable environment of consensus. Often, judges will order
mediation to help resolve domestic relations disputes (divorce,
child custody, and visitation) and, more frequently, in contract
and civil damage cases.
While mediation does not always end in hugs and kisses, it is a
cost-effective, private, less traumatic, and more informal means
of bringing people together to settle disputed matters. By
bridging their points of difference through negotiation with the
help of a skilled mediator, everyone benefits.
Bernard Goodman is a Pepperdine Certified Mediator and
a Real Estate Broker. He can be reached at 805-630-3758.
www.mediationbybernard.com.
I tried Merlin's Kitchen at an event I went to, and it was deli-
cious! It had a beautiful presentation and incredible food with
so many choices to choose from! Merlin's is now my caterer of
choice for all my meetings and events. They specialize in the
intimate dinner party to big events. The staff and owner Patty
are a delight to work with!
-A North Ranch neighbor
February North Ranch Living
HOME-STYLED
Decorating the Newlywed Love Shack
Yours, Mine or Ours? Ladies, amidst the
bliss of merging your lives together, it’s
easy to find yourselves in a marital dis-
cord over merging your décor. When you
have strong feelings about design, your
beloved often needs to be handled with
a little TLC when decorating your new
love shack. Learn to navigate the poten-
tial conflicts of merging two households
with advice from MyHomeIdeas.com on
how to get the look you both want, so you
can live happily, this Valentine’s Day, and
ever after.
Choose Your Battles. When merging
furniture, let him keep his ratty recliner,
or beloved sofa, but suggest it be reuphol-
stered in a unisex fabric of your choice. If
By Marsha Webster, The@Home Groupie
he insists on displaying those hunting-
related items in the living room, compro-
mise by making your husband’s new office
area their new home, where he can reign
supreme over his animal kingdom.
Size Matters. If you want to bring him
out of exile from his man cave, decorate
the living/family room with his larger
frame and seating habits in mind. If
your husband is tall, make sure there’s a
chair with deep seating for his legs. Put
an ottoman table in front of his favorite
chair if he likes to put his feet up (and to
rest the remote!).
Be Selective, Not Secretive. Too much
information is overwhelming for the
NeighborhoodNews 27
Have any home-living tips to share? Send them to
mrlwebster@yahoo.com.
design-impaired; they will simply be
intimidated by the abundance of choices.
If you show him a magazine picture of
an elaborately-draped bed, he may be
so alarmed by the bed hangings that
he’ll be unable to see the forest for the
trees – namely, the charming shape of the
headboard. Keep him in the loop by shar-
ing your most conservative furniture and
decor selections first, and then introduce
the more ornate accessories.
Join me next month for more quick ideas
to “create the home you’re a fan of ”. If
you missed my other North Ranch Living
articles, Google me at Marsha Webster,
Examiner.com.
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The Ten Finest Luxury Hotels in the World
For any connoisseur of luxury, the five star hotel is an essential
component of their holiday. As you will see, it is not necessar-
ily the most expensive, or the most opulent hotel in a particular
destination that is considered the best; it is more than this. The
hotel must be a reason for travelling to a place as well!
10: Kanuhura, Maldives: Made up of coral atolls spread out
across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a unique country, and
the Kanuhura is a stunning hotel that offers visitors the chance
to enjoy their own luxurious villa that stands on stilts in the
ocean itself to create the illusion that you are on your own!
9: The Bellagio, Las Vegas, USA: The Bellagio is the jewel in
the crown of Las Vegas as the USA’s premier holiday destina-
tion. The rooms are fantastic, the spa is out of this world, and
the casino is the place to be seen, but it is the catalogue of stars
that perform in the hotel’s vast auditoria that elevate the Bel-
lagio above its rivals on the Las Vegas Strip.
8: Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy: This stunning city is the home
of fine art, and the birthplace of the renaissance. The Pitti Palace
is one of the most impressive hotels in Europe, and offers visi-
tors the chance to enjoy the opulence of a renaissance palace
that was once home to the Medici family, and boasts a number
of masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo on its walls!
7: Lion Sands Resort, Kruger National Park, South Africa:
For anyone wanting to get close to nature at its most impressive,
the Kruger National Park in South Africa is a great place to visit
and is home to all of the so-called big-five animals. Visitors get
to enjoy two safaris a day, and the resort is so exclusive that less
than 20 people can stay there at any one time!
6: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: While it might not be
the most luxurious hotel in Hong Kong any more, the Manda-
rin Oriental is still the most stunning place to stay in the city.
Offering views of the famous harbor, along with great cuisine
North Ranch Living February
and stunning rooms, plus attention to detail and attentive per-
sonalized service offered by the staff, the Mandarin Oriental is
truly special.
5: Chiva Som, Hua Hin, Thailand: Chiva Som is probably the
top spa destination in the world right now; a resort entirely
dedicated to the concept of wellness. Upon arrival, all guests are
assessed, and your menus, exercise programs and beauty treat-
ments are planned for the duration of your stay making for a
truly exceptional experience.
4: Park Hyatt, Sydney, Australia: It is undeniably luxurious,
offers high quality service, and boasts a number of exquisite
restaurants, but so do any number of other hotels around the
world. It offers the best views of the Opera House and iconic
harbor bridge that you will ever see.
3: The Waldorf Astoria, New York, USA: The Waldorf Astoria
is the flagship property of the exclusive Hilton Group. It may no
longer be the largest, most luxurious, or most exclusive hotel in the
city, but it remains the most famous, most enchanting, and down
right best with its perfect mix of luxury, service, and glamour.
2: The Ritz, London, UK: The original 5 Star hotel, the Ritz is
a byword for tradition and luxury in one of the most exciting
cities in the world. It offers majestic levels of service and accom-
modation, and has a well-earned reputation as one of the finest
places to eat out in the UK, with several world-class restaurants
for guests to choose from.
1: Al Maha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Al Maha des-
ert resort is without a doubt the best hotel you can stay in. It
offers levels of exclusivity that are unrivalled, exceptional accom-
modation, and above all, unmatched privacy and personalized
service that will ensure that no matter how high your standards,
this hotel will always exceed them!
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Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM Beds Baths SqFt
1798 Blue Hill Ct. Master Series $699,900 $675,000 10/06/10 214 3 3 2,117
1791 Shawness Ct. Master Series $899,000 $845,000 09/22/10 196 4 3 3,346
4203 Valley Spring Dr. Custom $999,000 $987,000 06/10/10 17 4 3 2,730
4067 Skelton Canyon** Custom $1,099,000 $1,000,000 05/27/10 3 4 3 2,542
5555 Grey Feather Ct.** Crescent Oaks $1,025,000 $1,025,000 08/30/10 175 4 3 2,700
1630 Windy Mountain Ave.** Custom $1,050,000 $1,050,000 09/28/10 1 5 6 4,405
707 Cedar Point Pl. Braemar $1,149,000 $1,070,000 09/01/10 50 5 4 3,317
4525 Rayburn Custom $1,150,000 $1,090,000 10/05/10 205 4 4 4,458
1630 Windy Mountain Ave. Custom $1,200,000 $1,200,000 11/22/10 49 5 6 4,405
1921 Smokey Ridge Ave. Whitehawk $1,399,000 $1,246,000 12/30/10 80 5 3.5 3,615
1541 Falling Star Ave. Whitehawk $1,379,000 $1,250,000 12/12/10 111 3 3 2,985
1225 Canyon Rim Cir Custom $1,339,900 $1,300,000 11/19/10 126 4 5 4,078
3917 Cresthaven Dr.** Custom $1,480,000 $1,350,000 10/13/10 157 5 5 4,868
5374 Lakeview Cyn. Rd.* Custom $1,490,000 $1,460,000 07/23/10 78 6 6 5,037
4199 Arrowhead Cir. Custom $1,594,000 $1,470,000 11/05/10 78 4 5 4,000
5566 Little Fawn Ct. Custom $1,599,000 $1,475,000 10/25/10 455 5 5 4,898
1736 Upper Ranch Rd. Custom $1,495,000 $1,495,000 08/25/10 58 4 5 3,871
4102 Oak Place Dr. Custom $2,195,000 $1,610,000 09/20/10 130 4 5 4,423
5184 Oxley Pl. Custom $2,300,000 $1,860,000 10/14/10 106 6 8 8,000
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Tuesday, February 8
Westlake Women's Club's February Business Meeting and Lun-
cheon
Where: Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, WLV
When: 10:00am
Cost: $28.00 per person
Featured Program: John Tumak: The Big Band Sound: The Music,
Musicians, Composers. Featured speaker at the club’s “Valentine
Sweethearts Party” will be 1940’s Big Band Era expert John Tumak
whose topic will be The Big Band Sound: Music, Musicians, Com-
posers. The Westlake Women’s Club is a philanthropic, volunteer
organization and a member of the California and General Federa-
tion of Women’s Clubs, one of the oldest and largest volunteer
organizations in the world
For more information or reservations: Ann Miller, 818-991-2663
or Beverly Van Nest, 805-241-3640
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Matisyahu: Up Close and Personal
Where: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Kavali Theatre
When: 7:30pm
Internationally acclaimed Chassidic/Reggae singer Matisyahu will
give an unplugged acoustic performance at Thousand Oaks Civic
Arts Plaza's Kavali Theatre. Chassidic comedian Mendy Pelin, will
serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
For more information: www.matisunplugged.com
North Ranch Living February
February
LOCAL EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 19
BB King
Where: The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
When: 9pm
His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any mon-
arch on earth. Yet B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At
age 76, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues
with relentless passion.
For more information: http://tickets.canyonclub.net
Saturday, Feb. 19
Maya Angelou
Where: Royce Hall, UCLA Live
This Renaissance woman has been hailed as one of the great voic-
es of contemporary literature. Angelou is a poet, historian, best-
selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer
and director. Her I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was a National
Book Award nominee, and her volume of poetry Just Give Me a
Cool Drink of Water ‘Fore I Die was a Pulitzer Prize nominee.
For more information: www.eventful.com
Monday, Feb. 21
"Son of Hamas: An Evening with Mosab Hassan Yousef”
Where: Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 South Westlake Blvd, Westlake
Village, CA 91361
February North Ranch Living LocalEvents 37
When: 8pm Thursday, March 3
Mosab Hassan Yousef--the famed author of Son of Hamas who Kids Club with Puppets on Parade
was disowned and denounced by his father, a leader in the Hamas Where: The Oaks shopping mall, food court
movement, and who has repeatedly put his life in danger by When: 10am
exposing the violent ways of Hamas--will share his story of danger, Scott is the most highly sought after puppeteer in Southern Cali-
discovery and honesty. fornia. His puppets have appeared in films and on television! He
has the magic touch to make puppets come to life right before
For more information: www.jewishacademy.com our eyes! You will be amazed with the skill of this highly talented
performer!
Sunday, Feb. 27
Harlem Globetrotters For more information: 805-495-2032
Where: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
90015 Saturday, March 5
When: Noon Herbie Hancock
The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Ave., Los Ange-
combines athleticism, theater and comedy. Great fun for the whole les, CA 90012
family! When: 8pm
A true icon of modern music, highly acclaimed pianist and LA
For more information: www.eventful.com Phil Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock continues to push the
boundaries of jazz with his unmistakable musical voice. Join him
Tuesday, March 1 for a unique and intimate evening.
Avenue Q
Where: Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, For more information: 323-850-2000
CA 90028
Avenue Q is a musical in two acts, and is an "autobiographical and Friday, March 18
biographical" coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the Eddie Money
issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Its char- Where: The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
acters lament that as children, they were assured by their parents, When: 9pm
and by children's television programs such as PBS's Sesame Street, With over 28 million records sold worldwide, Eddie Money's trade-
that they were "special" and "could do anything;" but as adults, mark raspy husky voice is easily recognized today. His most popu-
they have discovered to their surprise and dismay that in the real lar hits include "Two Tickets to Paradise," "Baby Hold On," "Think I'm
world their options are not unlimited, and they are no more "spe- In Love," and "Take A Little Bit."
cial" than anyone else.
For more information: http://tickets.canyonclub.net
For more information: www.eventful.com
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