Last night Mindy and I had the privilege to be judges for the first round of auditions for the 2008 Miss Brea Scholarship Pageant. We were blown away by the talent, poise, and personality of each of these contestants. I would be proud for any of them to represent the younger generation of our wonderful city of Brea. As each of these Ladies answered their questions or preformed their talents, I could not stop thinking about how little positive news we hear out of the media about ouryounger generation. These Ladies are a prime example that not all of the stereotypes you hear today are true. These young ladies were beautiful, smart, talented, caring, successful, and funny. There are wonderful young people out there, and I think that needs to be celebrated.
So Mindy and I have decided to sponsor one of this years contestants because we believe in what she stands for. Kelsey is an amazing young lady with all of the potential in the world. She is going to do great things in her life and we are honored and humbled to be a small part of her journey.
Here is some more info about the pageant.
2008 Miss Brea Scholarship Pageant auditionsheld Sunday, January 20, 2008, from 4:00 - 6:00p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Brea, California. This pageant is a franchised local affiliate of the Miss America Pageant
Finalists -Eight Contestants, Lindsay Dean, Caitlin Smith, Shea Roldan, Aarika Munro-Steingraeber, Kelsey Dysart - sponsored by Realtors Aaron & Mindy Mills, Vanessa Atanay, Rochelle Cadiz, and Ashley Sewell. (They are still in need of two more contestant sponsors).
The Brea Improv will host the 2008 Miss Brea Scholarship Pageant on March 10th. Miss Brea will receive a $5,000.00 scholarship along with other prizes and the privilege of competing at the state level for the title of Miss California in Fresno this June.
We are looking forward to seeing these wonderful young ladies have a blast in this competition and we wish all of them the best of luck. Though I do have to admit....we would love to see Kelsey win. You can do it Kelsey! We believe in you.
Cheers, Aaron and Mindy
My wife Mindy and I live in the Anaheim Colony and enjoy living in one of the few parts of Southern California that has some sort of history. We live in a home built in 1942 and many of our neighbors are still original owners.
This past week we lost one of if not the most recognisable neighbor we have... CARL KARCHER PASSES ON. Carl Karcher was an Orange County mogul who founded one of the biggest fast food franchises in America,
Carl's Jr. He passed away on the 11th from pneumonia. He was 90, and had suffered from Parkinson's Disease. Though I never had the oppertunity to talk at any length with Mr. Karcher we often said hello with a smile in passing. Every time I saw Mr Karcher I felt as excited as a child. There was just something neat about knowing that such an amazing entrepreneur lived just a few doors down from us. I will miss seeing him around. I will miss looking forward to a smile and wave. Chairman Scott Baugh said it best when he said: "Carl Karcher was a gentle giant with a handshake that was as big as his heart. He was a kind and generous man who was committed to his community, approachable to the average person and a delight to be with."
Our hearts go out the Karcher Family during this difficult time. Mr. Carl Karcher RIP we will miss you.
I wrote a blog a few months ago about the Brea Lofts going Green
http://activerain.com/blogsview/264016/Brea-CA-New-Build
and to my suprise I found this in the Brea Newsletter today...
"City Wins CRA Award for South Brea Lofts
The City of Brea has been awarded the 2008 California Redevelopment Association (CRA) Award of Excellence under the category of Sustainable Developmentfor the South Brea Lofts project. The CRA annually selects award winners for over nine different categories; however, this year the Sustainable Development category was added. Therefore, in this award category's inaugural year, the City of Brea will take home the coveted statue and recognition at the CRA Awards Luncheon which will be held in Anaheim on March 26.
The project received the award due to its exceptional quality design, architecture, and mostly for its creative and unique use of green technology exemplified by including Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) with each market rate and affordable rate home purchase. The development also incorporated an innovative storm water retention system and took advantage of some of the latest environmentally-friendly technologies from a structural and architectural perspective.
Overall, this marks the fourth award to be bestowed on this successful project. Previously, South Brea Lofts has received the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Achievement Award for Visionary Planning for Sustainability through the Compass Blueprint Program (May 2007); the Orange County Chapter of the American Planning Association (OCAPA) Outstanding Award for a Planning Project (May 2007); and the Award of Merit for a Planning Project from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (October 2007)."
See going Green is cool. I love my Segway, but I am thinking of buying a Brea Loft just to get one of those great NEVs. Oh well, someday.
Cheers,
Aaron Mills
Mindy and I are sponsors for The 2008 Miss Brea Scholarship Pageant is coming on March 10th, 2008 at 7:30pm. Here is a recent article in the Orange County Register...
"by SUSAN GAEDE
NEWSY SUZIE
Would you believe the Miss Brea Scholarship Pageant is back? "Dhasti Koteita, executive director of the pageant is a local resident and former Miss Orange and Miss California. She brings her experience to our city in establishing a franchised local affiliate to the Miss California/Miss America Pageant Association," according to the Brea Chamber of Commerce press release.
Contestants will need to meet certain criteria to participate as a contestant in the pageant. Each contestant will need to be between the ages of 17 and 24, and live, work or go to school in Brea. There is not a fee for contestants to participate. Contestant tryouts are in late January.
Dhasti is looking for sponsors and volunteers to help her. For further contestant information call Dhasti at (562) 824-2103. Please check out their website: www.MissBreaPageant.com. "
Mindy and I are looking forward to sitting on the judging panal on Sunday to help narrow down the contestants to 10. It is going to be so hard for us to pick just 10 since I hear all of the young ladies are wonderful contestants this year. Mindy and I are also going to be volunteering to help Dhasti out in as many ways as we can over the next few months. If you love Brea as much as we do, feel free to give us a shout and we will plug you right in. From what we hear, there are even a few of our own Olinda Ranch residents competing this year, so come out and cheer them on.
We will post the pictures and results along the way. Come back to see what 10 make it to the next round on Monday.
Cheers,
Aaron and Mindy Mills
Brea is so cool! I love being involved with a community that finds value in art.
There are some beautiful pieces of are all around our city. One of the newest pieces is right in front of my favorite community... Olinda Ranch. This piece is called Red Tail Hawk. Here is something very cool that the City of Brea's newsletter is featuring this month.
"On January 18 and January 19, CNN Headline News: Local Editionwill air a segment featuring Brea's Art in Public Places Program. The segment will highlight art education activities that coincide with the installation of a new public sculpture, Red Tail Hawk, by sculptor Michael Stutz, at Olinda Ranch Park earlier this year, as well as the release of a DVD, produced by our Communications & Marketing Division which covers all of the events. Both the art education activities and the DVD were made possible through a grant awarded to the City by the National Endowment for the Arts. 
So, check out the Time Warner Cable listings, and set your DVR to catch the news segment on CNN. The Local Edition segment, which runs at 24 minutes and 54 minutes past the hour, will air several times during CNN Headline News (the segment will not run between the hours of 4:00 and 10:00p.m.) Or, it can be seen by accessing Video on Demand."
Red Tail Hawk
For Aaron & Mindy Mills, life's successes are not simply measured by their personal achievements, but by the lives they touch along the way. www.OlindaRanch.com Brea
It's clear when they're spearheading a holiday food and clothing dive for those in need. It is apparent when they're working hard to raise funds for local schools and impoverished villages abroad. Aaron & Mindy Mills are fiercely dedicated to giving back to others. So much so, they've made it their personal mission to strive to do just that every single day.
"Few things compare to the feeling I get when I've positively impacted someone's life," Aaron says in his trademark optimistic tone. It's a sentiment shared by Mindy, his wife and business partner.
An Inseparable Pair- Fittingly, these common values and goals were what brought Aaron and Mindy together so many years ago. It surprises many to learn that the couple first met in high school. at just 14 years-old. From that first chance encounter, however, the two just clicked. They've been inseparable ever since. Today, they continually inspire one another both personally and professionally. Aaron was Mindy's biggest supporter as she rose though the ranks in the corporate world and vice versa, as Aaron pursued his entrepreneurial dreams in real estate.
A Trusted Team- This shared determination to touch lives is what ultimately compelled Aaron & Mindy to team up in their careers. One of the most dedicated real estate teams in Brea and the surrounding areas for years now, Aaron & Mindy are passionate about going to work each day to help people with one of life's biggest investment decisions-buying or selling a home. When they're helping clients with their goals, Aaron & Mindy make it their mission to ensure the best possible results. Aaron's years of experience in local real estate coupled with Mindy's business expertise gained from her years in the finance industry, allow them to protect their clients' best interests throughout every phase of the process. But it is their genuine, personable style that really stands out. Clients who have worked with this trusted team feel comfortable and confident from consultation to closing.
On a Mssion- If you're buying or selling a home in the Brea area, contact the real estate team known for their passion for making a positive difference in the community. Call Aaron & Mindy Mills today. They're on A Mission for Moving You.
Pleae visit http://www.aaronandmindymills.com/ for more info.
To say Aaron and Mindy Mills are didicated to helping other is an understatement. From their volunteer efforts in the community and abroad to their careers in real estaate, they see each new day as an opportunity to give back. Indeed, it is their shared mission to touch lives at every turn.
With this philosophy always foremost in their minds, Aaron & Mindy have earned the trust of buyers and sellers thoughout Brea and the surrounding areas. They've built a reputation for putting clients first and for going the extra mile to protect their best interest at all times.
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