Helping Children this Holiday Season

By: Roger Ewing

Our three Ewing & Associates offices have again placed Toys for Tots collection boxes in Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Sherman Oaks.  The collection boxes will remain in place through December 22, 2011. Toys of all monetary value will be distributed to needy children. Often, there are few gifts for children over the age of 10 so a special consideration for these children is always appreciated.

To find our offices, visit the links below:

Agoura Hills Office
Calabasas Office
Sherman Oaks Office

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Jordan and Russel Fire Up Rivalry at Calabasas Recreation Center

By The Zago Group

Michael Jordan

We all remember Bryon Russell and Michael Jordan’s legendary battles on the basketball court. Now, both are retired but Bryon Russell keeps active by playing pick up games at the Calabasas recreation center.

Last week Michael Jordan was inducted into the basketball hall of fame and a war of words between the two has begun. Russell was quoted as saying Whenever you’re ready, I’ll be waiting in California – in my basketball shorts.

“I’ll play his a— right now,” Russell told Yahoo! Sports. “This is a call-out for him to come play me. He can come out here in his private jet and come play. He’s got millions of dollars. He can pay for the jet. He can meet me at the Recreation Center in Calabasas.

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LA CC to host site for 2017 Walker Cup bringing some of world’s best golfers.

By: The Zago Group

The Walker Cup is the Ryder Cup but for amateur players from the United States, Great Britain and Ireland. The Walker Cup match consists of the original format that the Ryder Cup used to have. The Match employs a combination of foursomes (alternate-shot) and singles competition and was originally the format used for the professional equivalent Ryder Cup.

The Walker Cup is played every two years and rotates between sites in the U.S. and overseas. The last time the Walker Cup was in California it was held at cypress point. The united states have won the last three Walker Cups leading up to the next showdown at Royal Aberdeen golf club in Scotland in 2011.

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Pet Protection Tips

By: The Zago Group

Recently, Jessica Simpson had her precious Malti-Poo Daisy was taken by a coyote in front of her very own eyes.  Daisy was given to her by her ex-husband Nick Lachey. The singer posted on Twitter the following statement “My heart is broken because a coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes. HORROR!”

The area that we call home is one that we share with coyotes. Homeowners in suburban areas such as Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village and throughout LA County areas have noticed the coyotes have become increasingly bold over the recent years. They have injured or killed pets, as have bit children and adults. The abundance of food, water and shelter available in suburban environments draws the wily animals into residential neighborhoods, where they soon learn that most humans are not a threat.  Once comfortable in suburbia, some coyotes become proficient in attacking domestic cats and small dogs as prey.

Here are some prevention tips to share with your family friends and neighbors:

1. Keep small pets (cats, small dogs and other pets) indoors from dusk until dawn.   Or keep pets in a coyote-proof yard, area or cage from dusk until dawn.
2. Install a fence or convert your fence to prevent coyotes from entering your yard.
3. Feed your pets indoors.  Or if you feed them outdoors do so during the day and never leave pet food out at night.
4. Make sure trash is not left outside in bags and that all trash cans have secure lids with locking mechanisms.  Secure the cans to a fence or wall with rope or elastic cord so the trash cannot be tipped over.
5. Install motion sensitive lights in your back yard and around your house.
6. Don’t leave fruit, berries or compost on the ground or uncovered.
7. Don’t overflow bird-feeders. Hang them high or in areas that are not accessible to coyotes.
8. NEVER feed coyotes.
9. You can install one or more 7 foot or higher posts with a platform at the top for cats to use as an escape from coyotes.  The posts need to be made of a material that the cats can climb.  When being chased by a predator a cat can climb the post and sit on the platform until it is safe to descend and the coyote is gone.
10. Clear brush and vegetation to remove habitat for small animals that may attract coyotes and to remove areas where coyotes can hide while stalking their prey.
11. Always keep pets on a leash when walking in parks, forest areas or in residential areas.

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D.J. Morgan of Taft High School in Woodland Hills has verbally committed

By: The Zago Group

He will attend and play football at the University of Sothern California. Morgan is ranked by Rivals.com, a college sports recruiting site as the 64^th best prospect in the country and 3^rd best all purpose running back nationwide. He is drawing comparisons to his future teammate at USC, running back Joe McKnight.

Morgan is not the only player on his team drawing attention from college scouts, however. Lucky Radley and Brent Williams are also being heavily recruited to play at the college level. All three of these young men will have the opportunity to attend major Universities, earn a degree, and play football at the next level.

Alumni of the Taft High School Football program include Jeff Fisher who is the coach of the Tennessee titans and Steve Smith who won a super bowl with the New York Giants.

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

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Barone's

Barone’s opens express pizzeria in Woodland Hills

By: The Zago Group

Father and Son Mike and Stephan Monteleone have opened another Barone’s location but with a different business model.  In our fast paced society, Barone’s has modeled its new express restaurant with the entire menu available to go.

Barone’s hasn’t lost their delectable flavor, however.  The rectangular, thin crust Neapolitan style pizza still remains.  With 65 years of experience, Barone’s now implements contemporary means of ordering via text messaging.

Barone’s is now located at 22435 ventura, east of Shoup.

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

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Has Everything You Need For A Healthy Lifestyle.

by The Zago Group

This health food restaurant/vitamin store is located at 23373 Mulholland Dr, Woodland Hills, CA and provides area residents with everything that they will need to live a healthy lifestyle. Health Nut is a family owned neighborhood health store that has been serving the Woodland Hills/Calabasas community since 1971. Health Nut has a variety of products, including vitamins, herbs, cosmetics, teas and various other health related items.
Health Nut also provide customers with a wonderful dining experience, filled with a variety of healthy food items from sandwiches, salads and smoothies, to open faced melts, various wraps and of course our homemade dressings. One of the main attractions that The Health Nut takes pride in is their signature dressings. According to their website www.healthnutrestaurant.com, “All our dressings are homemade and wonderfully delicious. They are made with simple ingredients that are flavorful and healthier than most dressings. We offer five different flavors that will please virtually all palates”. The five flavors that The Health Nut offers are Health Nut House, Sesame, Spicy Asians, Ranch, and No Oil.

Health Nut’s owner, Mike, is a trusted vitamin expert with over 20 yrs of experience. Also, the head chef, Shirley, has been creating a wonderful variety of flavorful and healthy dishes for over 20 yrs.  Head over to Health Nut and enjoy the recently remodeled restaurant that offers customers a warm, friendly environment to meet with friends and coworkers.

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

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Looking for a Calabasas restaurant that will leave you satisfied and have you coming back for more?

By The Zago Group

Fins Creekside in Calabasas is the spot that you are looking for! Fins Creekside in Calabasas, or Fins to us locals is located at 23504 Calabasas Road in Calabasas.

According to Fins website, www.finsinc.com, “Fins uses the freshest fish, meat and poultry available. All soups, sauces, and dressings are made in house (from scratch) with no preservatives”.

Fins lunch and dinner menus include fresh seafood, pasta and steak. Some of the favorite plates of  The Zago Group include penne pasta with oak roasted salmon, macadamia halibut, and the reigning champ of the menu is the filet mignon served with some of the best mashed potatoes that you will ever eat.  Fins also hosts a weekly Sunday brunch with a specialty brunch menu that consist of great tasting breakfast favorites. Great food and a comfortable, relaxing environment, makes Fins a great place to dine for any occasion.

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Hot BBQ on Magnolia Blv in Burbank

courtesy of burbank leader

By: Shelley Rizzotti

The weekly cookout at the Handy Market has become more of an event over the last years as the customers seem to plan their week around the sizzling BBQ. Handy Market also provides exclusive catering for the summer concerts at the Starlight Bowl, in the hills overlooking Burbank. If you’re looking to get some massive portions of BBQ chicken, baby-back ribs, beef ribs, tri-tip and turkey drumsticks, this is the place to go.

They also sell have fabulous BBQ sauce made by “D’s” based in Sylmar. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and tart, with essences of anchovies, tamarind and celery added to the expected tomato paste, distilled vinegar and molasses. They sell it the sauce inside for $4.95 per 19.5-ounce jar.

Where: 2514 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank

When: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday only

Prices: Meat sold by the pound, grilled corn $1 per ear

Phone orders: (818) 848-2500

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

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Classic car show in Burbank

By: Shelley Rizzotti

On Magnolia Blv between Hollywood Way and California Street, get ready for an afternoon of singing, dancing, eating and, of course, car showing. On Saturday, August 21st from 3pm-9pm, soak up the sun and watch as 200 pre-1972 cars get chosen for the following prizes:

• Burbank Mayor Award for most
All-American car
• Police Chief Award for the
coolest car
• Fire Chief Award for the hottest car
• Magnolia Park Partnership Award
for the most “vintage” car
• Jay Leno Award for the funniest ca

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

Shelley Rizzotti