Volume 11, Issue 14 | February 15, 2019

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Police FilesHusband struck by car while walking with wife in grave

conditionOn Wednesday, Feb 13, at 7:14 p.m., LBPD officers responded to a vehicle versus

pedestrian traffic collision on S Coast Hwy at Mountain Road. According to reports, a husbandand wife were crossing S Coast Hwy from the inland side to the ocean side. They had crossedthe northbound lanes and the number one southbound lane. A southbound vehicle in thenumber one southbound lane had stopped as the couple entered that lane.

“As the male crossed into the number two southbound lane, he was struck by asouthbound vehicle who had failed to stop,” LBPD Spokesperson PIO Sgt Jim Cota said. “Theinjuries to the male were severe and he was transported to Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo.Alcohol was not a factor. The traffic investigation is ongoing.”

Duo busted for meth and heroin, male brings drugcontraband into jail

On Monday, Feb 1, at 12:50 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at S Coast Hwy andJasmine Street. An investigation was conducted and a background check revealed Oceansideresident Beau Aguirre had an outstanding no bail warrant from San Diego. Officer Kraus alsolocated heroin inside of his vehicle.

“Aguirre was on probation and a probation hold was placed on him,” Sgt Cota said. “Thefemale passenger, Natalie Gholomhossani, was also arrested for possession ofmethamphetamine and heroin.”

They were both transported to LBPD for booking. In the jail, Aguirre was seen by JailerSalgado attempting to put some type of contraband in his private parts.

“A strip search was conducted and a bindle of drugs was seen. Aguirre refused to removethe bindle. Aguirre was placed in the holding cell while being prepared to be transported toMHLB,” Sgt Cota said. “Prior to his transport, Aguirre can be seen on the jail cameras extractingthe bindle of drugs, ripping the plastic bag, and then shoving it into the drain of the holding cellthat contained water destroying it.”

Aguirre was medically cleared and taken to OCJ. Gholomhossani was booked andreleased with a court date.

Natalie Gholomhossani, 20, of Laguna Niguel, was arrested for being in possession of acontrolled substance without a prescription and a narcotic controlled substance. Bail was setat $1,000.

Beau Campbell Aguirre, 23, Oceanside, was arrested for being in possession ofcontrolled substance paraphernalia, a narcotic controlled substance, bringing a controlledsubstance into jail, and violating probation. No bail was set.

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Marine Safety Files2018 Marine Safety rescues, medical aid and preventions

up from 2017Marine Safety was even busier than in previous years with an increase across the board

in 2018, serving our beaches and making them safer via rescues, medical aid and

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preventions.According to Marine Safety Capt Kai Bond, “[in] 2018 we had approximately 5,200 rescues

and that’s up from 2017. As far as medical aids go, not only just the first aid that our towerlifeguards run, but also the first support medical aids, we had approximately 4,100, which isalso up from 2017. And our preventative aid actions, we had approximately 189,000 in 2018,which is also an increase.”

He attributed the year-over-year increase in these key areas to an increase in LagunaBeach visitors to our local beaches.

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Increased beach visits have caused an increase in Marine Safety activity in 2018“Laguna Beach is a wonderful place to visit, and it’s a year-round resort. So not only do we

have an impact in our peak season, we have it on a year-round basis,” Capt Bond said.Staggered winter, spring, and summer breaks with schools getting out at different times

of the year have a big impact as well. “Another big thing is social media too. Because of course, kids are always active in social

media, and people posting beautiful photos and videos of our beaches, it just brings morepeople to our beautiful coastline,” Capt Bond said.

As for staffing, in general, Marine Safety has maintained the same number of people thatare staffing the towers from 2017 to 2018, so that hasn’t changed, he said.

However, Marine Safety increases their staffing based on if there is high surf or a forecastof good weather, sun, and warm temperatures. Both the surf conditions and the sun usuallydraw more people to Laguna’s beaches, so staff is increased accordingly.

Particularly in a swell event, more people go in when the water is warm and the sun is out.“They don’t understand their limitations, they don’t have a good background or knowledge

of the ocean and sometimes they get into predicaments that they’re not prepared to handle,”Capt Bond said. “So that’s why I believe the numbers are up because of those situations, notknowing their limitations, and not knowing the open water environment.”

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Warm weather and big swells draw big crowds to Laguna’s beaches To help prevent any water safety issue, it’s crucial to always swim in front of a lifeguard

tower, know personal limitations in the water, and always swim with a friend.“First, always check in with the lifeguard. They will be able to tell you or show you the

update hazards that the beach can sometimes hold, so you make sure you know the currentconditions,” Capt Bond said. “Because the beach and the ocean is an ever changingenvironment.”

Predominantly, Crescent Bay Beach and Treasure Island Beach have the most rescuesdue to their popularity and the geography of the beaches.

To find out about the conditions call Marine Safety at (949) 494-6573 or call dispatch tospeak with a live dispatch officer at (949) 494-6571. The OC Health Care Agency website(www.ocbeachinfo.com/laguna) is also a helpful resource for up to the minute beach closuresand safety warnings.

Laguna Beach ArtsAlliance is accepting

applications for[seven-degrees] ofinspiration grant

The Laguna Beach ArtsAlliance (LBAA) is now acceptingapplications for the $5,000[seven-degrees] of inspirationgrant. Artistic disciplines caninclude dance, literature, music,theatre, media arts, visual arts orany combination of these. Thesubmission deadline is March 1.

The goal of the [seven-degrees] of inspiration grant is toprovide support for an emergingor established artist to developand present an innovative artsproject or program that advancesrecognition of Laguna Beach asa vibrant arts community. It alsoenables the artist to expand anddiversify his/her audience andprovides an opportunity foradvanced learning andprogression. The grant is opento all artists residing in SouthernCalifornia and is funded by[seven-degrees], an integrallocal event venue.

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Artist Russell Piercereceives the 2016 [seven-

degrees] of inspiration award“[seven-degrees] continues to

demonstrate a commitment toartistic forward thinking and

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invention through the funding ofthis grant. It has inspired manyinnovative projects that mighthave never come to fruitionwithout their generous support,”said LBAA Chair RosemarySwimm. “LBAA is once againproud to partner with them.”

The winner will be announcedon Sunday, April 7, during LBAA’sannual Art Star Awards, an awardceremony honoring the best andbrightest of Laguna’s diverseartistic community. The winner ofthe $5,000 grant will have 11months to complete his/herproject, and the body of work willpremiere at the 2020 Art StarAwards.

To apply, visitwww.lagunabeacharts.org oremailinfo@lagunabeacharts.org.

LagunaTunesinvites newmembers toparticipate

in “Ladies andGentlemen – the

Beatles”The LagunaTunes Community

Chorus reconvenes on Monday,Feb 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. in theThurston Middle School theaterroom for the spring season.

New members are invited tocome and join the choir inpreparation for the June 23concert, “Ladies and Gentlemen– the Beatles!” The programincludes familiar favorites thathelped to define popular musicin the 1960s.

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LagunaTunes brings joy to ourcommunity

LagunaTunes, a no-auditionchorus, welcomes singers of alltraining and experience levels.Some members read music,some don’t, age levels cover abroad range, and all are unitedby a love of music. Emphasis ison fun, learning, improvingperformance skills, and the joy ofgroup singing.

Rehearsals are weekly,Monday nights, with two or threeSaturday practices. Everyonewho registers at the firstrehearsal will receive the Juneconcert music. The registrationand music fee is $90.

Bob Gunn, popular director ofOrange County’s Men Alivechorus and Laguna’s St. Mary’schoir, leads the 70-memberchorus. Gunn’s entertaininglocal, national, and internationalchoral productions are wellknown.

LagunaTunes is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization thatprovides choral singing toeveryone (no auditions) andpresents two concerts per year,in December and June.

The Festival of Arts Foundationand The LodgingEstablishments and City ofLaguna Beach provide funding.

For more information, visitwww.lagunatuneschorus.org oremail pattijodes@aol.com.

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LAM’s exhibit fromartist Helena

Modjneska’s Fairy TaleBook opens March 3

Laguna Art Museum presents “Titi,Nunu, and Klembolo: HelenaModjeska’s Fairy Tale Book” in a veryspecial exhibit March 3 to May 27.

The great Polish actress HelenaModjeska (1840–1909), best knownfor her performances in the plays ofShakespeare, was a star of theAmerican stage in the 1880s and‘90s. In 1888, she and her husbandbuilt a country home, Arden, in what isnow Modjeska Canyon in OrangeCounty. Among her many othertalents, Modjeska was a giftedstoryteller and artist. During breaks inher acting schedule she spent time atArden writing and illustrating a fairytale for her grandson, Felix Modjeski,presenting the 147-page boundmanuscript to him as a Christmas giftin 1896.

With handwritten parallel texts inEnglish and Polish, and ink-and-watercolor illustrations that showModjeska’s flair for both fantasy andnatural observation, the book tells thestory of a pair of brothers, Titi andNunu, who live on Mars. They runaway from home, accompanied by

Cory Booker

Pete Buttliegieg

Julian Castro

John Delaney

Tulsi Gabbard

Kirsten Gillibrand

Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump

Elizabeth Warren

Marianne Williamson

Andrew Yang

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Matt Rolfe honored as 2018 Firefighter of the Year LBFD Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Rolfe is being honored as the 2018 Firefighter of the

Year at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge on Saturday, Feb 16. Rolfe is a nine-year member of the Fire Department and was selected by his peers for

this distinction. Rolfe started his career as a reserve firefighter in 2010 before moving throughthe organization as a sworn firefighter and firefighter paramedic.

He is the leading IT technician for the Department’s new Electronic Patient Care Report(ePCR) program and solely provides this all-important training for Fire Department members.

Courtesy of LBFDLBFD’s Matt Rolfe will be honored as 2018 Firefighter of the Year

Rolfe is an active member of the social media team and a specialized member of theLaguna Beach Honor Guard Pipes and Drums. He will be acknowledged for all his hard workand dedication at the Annual Firefighters and Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Dinner atthe Mission Viejo Elks Lodge on Saturday, Feb 16 at 6 p.m.

A big congratulations to Rolfe for being honored 2018 Firefighter of the Year and muchappreciation for all he does to keep our community safe.

their six-legged blue dog, Klembolo,but after some scary adventures returnto their family and friends forChristmas.

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Be mesmerized by HelenaModjeska’s Fairy Tale Book, opening

March 3 at LAMThe original manuscript of

Modjeska’s fairy tale was recentlyacquired by the University ofCalifornia, Irvine (UCI) Libraries as agenerous gift from the Museum of theCity of New York. It was in need ofconservation, and the UCI SpecialCollections and Archives departmentcalled upon the UCLA LibraryConservation Center to undertake anextensive treatment, also digitizing themanuscript to provide future onlineaccess for students, researchers, andthe public. The exhibition will takeplace immediately after theconservation treatment and before theseparate sheets of the manuscript arere-bound, allowing Modjeska’samazing flight of the imagination to bedisplayed as never before.

Laguna Art Museum is grateful toUCI Libraries for graciously agreeingto lend the Modjeska manuscript andfor various kindnesses during theplanning of the exhibition. Majorsupport for the exhibition wasgenerously provided by UCIIlluminations: The Chancellor’s Arts &Culture Initiative, UCI SpecialCollections and Archives, and theConsulate General of the Republic ofPoland in Los Angeles.

For more information, call (949) 494-8971 or visitwww.lagunaartmuseum.org. LagunaArt Museum is located at 307 Cliff Dr.

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Mike Short honored as 2018 Officer of the YearLBPD Officer Mike Short is being honored as the 2018 Police Officer of the Year at the

Mission Viejo Elks Lodge on Saturday, Feb 16. Officer Short is a 14-year member of thedepartment and was selected by his peers for this distinction. Short started his career as asummer beach patrol officer in 2005 before moving through the organization as a recordsspecialist, police officer, field training officer, and founding member of the C.S.I. and droneteams.

Courtesy of LBPDLBPD’s Mike Should will be honored as 2018 Police Officer of the Year

Most recently, he has assumed the responsibilities of the Police Department hiring andtraining office.

Short will be acknowledged for all his hard work and dedication at the Annual Firefightersand Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Dinner at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge onSaturday, Feb 16 at 6 p.m.

A big congratulations to Short for being honored 2018 Police Officer of the Year and muchappreciation for all he does to keep the Laguna Beach community safe.

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Barbara’s ColumnMy Funny Valentine

By BARBARA DIAMONDIf you missed either of No Square Theatre’s production of “My Ridiculous Valentine,” it was

your loss.

The City presents“Open for Business”workshop on Feb 21If you’ve ever wondered about

the realities of starting your ownbusiness in Laguna Beach, theCity is ready to engage with youin a free workshop on Thursday,Feb 21.

The workshop will includeinformal conversations with Citystaff members, the PlanningCommission, Chamber ofCommerce members, andcurrent business owners at theSusi Q & Community Centerfrom 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Commercial real estateagents, commercial buildingowners and managers,prospective business owners,and their representatives areinvited to attend this freeworkshop.

For more information, contactAnthony Viera at (949) 497-0398or aviera@lagunabeachcity.net.

Boys & Girls Club ofLB presents

Mindfulness Yogafor kids during Ski

WeekOn Wednesday, Feb 20, the

Boys & Girls Club of LagunaBeach will be hosting a one-of-a-kind Mindfulness Yoga Dayfeaturing UCLArts & Healing©,Beat the Odds Drumming®, andkids yoga classes.

This special day is happeningduring Ski Week at the Boys &Girls Club of Laguna Beach’sCanyon Branch; members andkids in the community are invitedto attend.

Activities are designed to “Helpchildren experience andcelebrate their true power[through yoga]; a gift that bringspeace, kindness, ease and joy toour global family,” according toDon Wenig, Co-Founder ofYogaKids®, a nationallyrecognized program in which theevent is modeled after andembraced every day at the Boys& Girls Club of Laguna Beach.

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Kids are invited to MindfulnessYoga to stay active during Ski

Week in Laguna Beach

The cabaret, composed of love and lost love songs, was perfectly suited to the intimatesetting at Legion Hall. Sly winks and asides from the cast to the audience just added to the fun.

“I am just sorry there were only two performances – it’s was that good,” said No Squareboard member Sande St. John.

The show was created and directed by No Square Theater founder Bree Burgess Rosenand 2019 Patriots Day Artist of the Year and pianist Roxanna Ward, who was joined on thestage by drummer David Pager.

Besides them, the cast included Eric Anderson, Rebecca Butkivich, Kelly Goldstein, GaryGreene, Rob Harryman, Pat Kollenda, Joe Lauderdale, Marc Marger, Kristen Matson, ClaireDay McClung, Steve McIntosh and Ella Wyatt.

The show opened with Lauderdale wandering through the audience to the stage, dressedas a somewhat disheveled cupid, singing Stevens Sondheim’s “Love is in the Air.”

All 14 cast members crowded onto the stage to perform their version of Queen’s “CrazyLittle Thing Called Love.”

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Cast performing “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”Other tunes included “I Really, Really Love You,” subtitled “I’m a Stalker.” “Not every romance is pretty,” said Rosen. “But some are pretty funny.”Should No Square decide to reprise the show next year, may I suggest ”One Alone” from

“The Desert Song,” which could be spelled with two “s’s.”The first act ended with Kollenda mugging her way through “I’m Tired,” from “Blazing

Saddles,” along with Anderson, Marger and Harryman. Anderson had the last word, singing “I Will Always Love You,” and presenting a rose to his

wife as he left the stage. In the audience on Saturday night: Leah Vasquez and her son, David, and daughter-in-

law, Suzy; Ann and Charlie Quilter, major donors to No Square Theatre; Roger and BridgetteEnglis; Richard Moore; Eve Loftsgard’ Molly Joseph and Dina Waters.

Also: Carolyn and Dr. Thomas Bent; Dee and Jim Perry; Lula Buckle, 12, her mother,Laura, and grandmother, Lyn Kirkham.

Lula, a performer in her native United Kingdom since she was three, most recentlyperformed in No Square’s “Annie,” and also in the Pacific Symphony’s “King Arthur and theLegend of the Dragon,” at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center.

John Weld – A life well-lived and well-loved“The Remarkable Life of John Weld” is a documentary on the lives of John and Katy Wells,

one-time owners of the Laguna News Post and residents in our town for more than 60 years.Executive Producer Roger Jones could think of no better place to hold the premiere than

Laguna Beach High School’s Artist Theater. It was a fundraiser for the Laguna Beach HistoricalSociety. .

“It was a sell-out,” said local historian Jane Janz, a member of the society. “We are sograteful for the donation.”

Jones, the former owner of Villa Rockledge, introduced the film. The premiere is the onlypublic showing of the film.

“It was a one-time shot for a charity,” said Jones.

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The Welds ran the Laguna News PostBut it will available on DVD at Walmart, on Amazon Prime and on Direct TV, Google Play,

iTunes and Fandango, Jones said. The documentary was a 15-year project for Jones and his wife Sherill Bottjer.His account of how it came about was printed in the Historical Society’s newsletter:“In 1999, Laguna Beach resident Nancy Bushnell introduced my wife, Sherill, and me to

John and Katy. Nancy had correctly thought, since John has authored a number of books and Ihad written a few, we might enjoy each other’s company. We became good friends.

“We traded some books and after reading John’s Fly Away Home, Memoirs of aHollywood Stunt Man,” I was taken aback by the lives he and Katy had lived. I mentioned that Ithought the public would be fascinated by Hollywood in its infancy and that I would like to workon the project.”

The deal was sealed.The Weld’s story covers John’s career as a stuntman in Hollywood, looking more like a

“matinee idol” than the daredevil he was. He performed with stars such as John Barrymore,Charlie Chaplain, Laurel and Hardy, Tom Mix and Gloria Swanson.

The activity schedule for the dayis:

--1 p.m.: Guided mindfulnessstorytime – all kids join in!

--2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Afternoonyoga classes for kids accordingto age

--3 p.m. & 4 p.m.: Drumming!Beat the Odds is a trauma-informed program that integratesactivities from group drummingand counseling to build corestrengths such as focusing andlistening, team building,leadership, expressing feelings,managing anger/stress,empathy, and gratitude.

For added fun, each programarea will be running mindfulnessactivities throughout the day toenhance the involvement for allmembers. Ed Tech will createhealthy smoothies and perform a“watch the clouds outside andobserve what you see” activity,group games will be held tosupport “Mind Body & Soul”enrichment on the playgroundand in the Games Room, whilemindful art projects will takeplace in the Art Studio.

This extraordinary day ofactivities is free for members.Non-members/drop-ins arewelcomed and the rate is $40per day.

For more information about theMindfulness Yoga Day, contactJennifer McDonell, M.A., AMFT,Director of Social EmotionalDevelopment at the Club at (949)715-7424.

To become a member, orinquire about how the Boys &Girls Club can benefit your child,call (949) 494-2535 or go towww.bgclagunabeach.org.

LOCA presents Coupleswho Create Art Club on

Feb 21On Thursday, Feb 21 from 4 - 5:30

p.m., LOCA presents a Couples whoCreate Art Club at the LCAD Gallery.Anne and Hyatt Moore will shareinsights on what it’s like to be marriedand working artists.

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Local artist Anne Moore Anne is a successful printmaker and

Hyatt is a well-respected oil painter.The Moores will discuss how theybalance schedules, their influences,and how each maintains anindependent view through their work.

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Local artist Hyatt Moore Wine and snacks will be provided.

The event is free to members and $20for guests.

To register, visit www.locaarts.org orcall (949) 363-4700.

LCAD Gallery is located at 374Ocean Ave.

Events, programs at Susi QEvents require advance registration

by calling (949) 464-6645Parking is Free!

Laguna Beach Seniors is onFacebook! Sign up to receive our

newsletter: www.susiq.org

Hearing Screenings2nd Thurs | 1:30-3:30pm | Free

Hearing screening and consultationwith audiologist Dr. Rose-Marie Davisincludes complimentary hearing aid

cleaning and minor repairs. Call 949-464-6645 to schedule an

appointment.

Club Q Laguna1st and 3rd Fri | 3-5pm

Join Laguna’s LGBT seniors forseasonal potlucks, free movies and

snacks, speakers, and outside groupevents. In good company, the clubalso enjoys working on community

service projects.

Later he switched to writing and was sent to Paris to cover the Lindbergh flight over theAtlantic.

Weld spent several years in Paris hobnobbing with an international set that includedGertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso.

He returned to Hollywood as a screenwriter for Columbia Studios, according to Jones.And it was at that time that he first laid eyes on a young, very beautiful and very married starletat a party hosted by “Pancho” Barnes, at her home on the Simthcliffs Estate, owned by hergrandmother.

(A stunt pilot and a bit of a hellion, Barnes used to fly guests down to Laguna, landing onSmithcliffs, driving her grandmother up the walls.)

It took John five years to convince “Gigi Parish,” as she was known on the screen, tobecome Katy Weld.

Their romance continued till the day he died in 2003.“To the end, he remained my darling John,” she was quoted in an obituary for the multi-

talented, multi-faceted man to whom she was married for 67 years.They moved to Laguna after they wed and bought the Laguna News Post, which they

published from 1945 to 1965. Katy managed the newspaper while he wrote a weekly column that always ended with

“Laguna, I Love You,” later the title of one of his 11 books, and illustrated by the late cartoonistPhil Interlandi.

But wait – there’s more. You will find advance notice of all the fun and interesting stuff forvisitors or residents to do in Laguna by reading StuNewsLaguna.com. Contributions arewelcomed.

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Where’s Maggi?Thanks to Stu News reader Louise Thornton, Maggi eyed this sweet bike rack. So now

she asks the rest of us, where is it?Send your answers in to: maggi@stunewslaguna.com .The location will be revealed in Tuesday’s edition, and we’ll let you know who got it

right.

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Something foreveryone in our

wilderness parksReservations required

Sign-up online:www.lagunacanyon.org/activities

949-923-2235. Parking: $3

Laguna CoastWilderness Park

•••Discovering Snakes

Sun, Feb 171 – 4 p.m.

It’s time for snakes to startemerging from their winter

brumation! Visit the Nix NatureCenter to see live snakes that, ifyou are lucky and observant, youmight find out on the trail! SteveBledsoe of Southwestern Field

Herping Association will beavailable to share his knowledge

about local reptiles. LagunaCoast Wilderness Park, Little

Sycamore Canyon StagingArea/Nix Nature Center. If parkingis full, enjoy a one-mile hike fromthe Dilley Preserve Staging Area.Online reservations required at

www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.For questions, call (949) 497-

8324 Mon-Fri or (949) 923-2235Sat/Sun. Parking: $3 per vehicle.

Fitness Hike at Little SycamoreThurs, Feb 21

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.Raise your heart rate and your

spirits on this difficult, strenuousand fast-paced 4.8-mile hike

(400-ft. elevation gain) over verysteep, uneven terrain with

Laguna Canyon Foundationvolunteers. For ages 15 and up.Laguna Coast Wilderness Park,Little Sycamore Canyon StagingArea/Nix Nature Center. Online

Ted Talks1st & 3rd Tue | 10am-12pm

Limited SpaceTED is a nonprofit devoted to

spreading ideas, in the form of short,powerful talks. Contact Al Gumb if

you’d like to join: algumb@gmail.com

Computer AssistanceThursdays Noon-3pm. Please callahead. One-on-one help with your

laptop, smart phone, or tablet, PC &Mac/Apple, Windows 7&8.

Benefits Enrollment Center1st Mon | 12:30-3:30pm | Free

Council on Aging and Laguna BeachSeniors introduce the Benefits

Enrollment Center at The Susi Q toassist seniors and persons with

disabilities find and apply for benefitprograms.

Call to register: 949-464-6645

Social Services SupportFeeling the Blues Counseling

One-on-one sessions for men andwomen.Schedule an appointment witha mental health professional. 10 freesessions. Call for more information

(949) 715-8104More Susi Q events below

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Laguna Beach named Tree City USAThe City of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as

a Tree City USA Community for the first year by the Arbor Day Foundation for 2018. The City achieved this recognition by meeting the required core standards of sound Urban

Forestry Management: maintaining a tree board or department/division responsible for treecare, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry,and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

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Laguna’s beautiful trees stand out along the streets of downtown“We are proud of this recognition and are happy to be among the communities that put

emphasis on using best practices to maintain their urban forest,” said Mayor Bob Whalen.Trees are assets to a community when properly planted and maintained. They help to

improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home coolingcosts, remove air pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.

The Arbor Day Foundation in partnership sponsors the Tree City USA program with theU.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

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Calling all Vietnam Veterans and other U.S. military serviceveterans to march in Patriots Day Parade

Local Vietnam Veterans have reserved a position (Entry #9) in this year’s Patriots DayParade. The organizers are seeking Vietnam Veterans and other U.S. military service veteransinterested in marching in the parade on Saturday, March 2.

This group, South Orange County Vietnam Veterans, has participated in the LagunaBeach Patriots Day Parade parade every year since 1985. All branches of the service arewelcome, and the group is encouraging all U.S. service veterans – World War II, Korea, ColdWar, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria – to participate and be recognized for their service.

reservations required atwww.lagunacanyon.org/activities.

For questions, call (949) 497-8324 Mon-Fri or (949) 923-2235Sat/Sun. Parking: $3 per vehicle.

Geology Hike at Willow Sat, Feb 231 – 4 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of unspoiledcanyon views and learn aboutthe geology of this area. The

rocks and fossils revealfascinating stories about the

wilderness’ ancientenvironments. This will be a 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven

terrain (600-ft. elevation gain).Bring water, hiking shoes (hikingpoles suggested), snacks, the

field guides of your choice, and asense of adventure! For ages 15

and up. Laguna CoastWilderness Park, Willow CanyonStaging Area. For questions, call(949) 497-8324 Mon-Fri or (949)

923-2235 Sat/Sun. Parking:$3/vehicle.

•••Aliso and Wood

CanyonsWilderness Park

•••Tot Walk

Mon, Feb 189 – 11:30 a.m.

Join Ranger Zach along withLaguna Canyon Foundation

volunteers and bring your youngones (infant to age three) to

explore Aliso’s wild backyard.Take a leisurely stroll through the

garden and to the creek. Thegroup will see bugs, plants, andbirds and explore! Ranger Zach

may even host a game, playguitar or introduce a local

resident to the children. Comejoin the fun! Aliso & WoodCanyons Wilderness Park

Ranger Headquarters, 28373Alicia Pkwy. Online reservations

required atwww.lagunacanyon.org/activities.

For questions, call (949) 497-8324 Mon-Fri or (949) 923-2200Sat/Sun. Parking: $3 per vehicle.

Trail Stewardship Meet atCanyon View

Sat, Feb 238 a.m. – Noon

If you enjoy the wilderness parksfor hiking, biking, photography or

just relaxing, trail stewardshipwill be right up your alley! Get upclose and personal with the trailsyou use and experience them ina whole new way. No experience

necessary. This is fun, hardwork. Whatever your skill level is,

there is a job to do: clearingdrains of brush; building

“gargoyles;” moving dirt orbuilding an in-slope turn.

Volunteers will be using toolssuch as loppers, picks, shovelsand McLeods to restore featuresthat protect the trail and/or build

new features to improve trailsustainability. For ages 15 yearsand up with waiver from parent.

Snacks will be served. Wear longpants, closed-toe shoes, and

sun protection, and bring plentyof water.

More events, programs at the

Susi QEvents require advance registration

by calling (949) 464-6645Parking is Free!

Laguna Beach Seniors is onFacebook! Sign up to receive our

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Living Well with Chronic IllnessSupport Group

2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tue | 10-11:30am |Free

A caring support group open toindividuals over 50 touched by any

chronic/serious health related issues.For more information, reach out to

facilitator Sandra Weiss at 949-715-8104.

Laguna Beach Seniors Men’s Group

Fridays | 11am-12:30pm | FreeFor men 50+, get support from the

general stress of everyday living andany other issues affecting your well-

being. Open group, drop-ins welcome.Contact facilitator Clint Christie, M.A. at

949-715-8104 for details.

Care ManagementMon – Fri | 9am-5pm

FreeProviding linkage to resources that

promote safety and quality of life. Callfor appt.

Exercise a la Susi Q: Mind | Body |Balance

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays9-10am | $4 per class

The overall benefits will affect everyaspect of your health and the quality of

your daily life. Exercises can beperformed while standing or whilesitting in a chair. No floor or mat

exercises are performed. Instructor:Wayne Lawrence

Take the bus to the Susi Q

The city’s blue buses now stop right infront of the Susi Q Monday – Saturday

all day.Schedules will be posted at all busstops, so getting here is easier than

ever. You won’t have to deal with trafficor parking!

Interpreting Current Events Friday | 9:30-11:30am

Join this discussion of newsworthyevents, and topics of special interest.

Bingo Mon & Thu | 10:30-11:30am | Free

Join us for Bingo every Monday andThursday from 10:30-11:30am. Try

your luck to win prizes and gift cards.National Charity League sponsors“Birthday Celebration Bingo” on the

3rd Wednesday of every month, from10:30-11:30am.

Monday Movie and PopcornFree every Monday from 12:30-3pm.

See movie schedule atwww.susiq.org.

Intermediate Ballroom DancingMon | 1:30- 2:30pm | Intermediate | $7

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Veterans march in 2018 Patriots Day ParadeVeterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms (or parts thereof). The group will form

near Laguna Beach High School, located at 625 Park Ave, between 9 and 10 a.m. The parade will cover about six blocks (all downhill or level) and will begin promptly at 11

a.m. A convertible automobile will accompany the group and vets needing to ride, rather thanmarch, may do so in the convertible.

Parking is quite challenging, so arrive as early as possible to ensure a parking spot. Askthe check-in booth at the corner of Park and Short streets for specifics on where the group isforming, but most likely they will be in the school district parking lot across from Laguna BeachHigh School.

The group’s traditional annual get-together at Hennessey’s Tavern at 213 Ocean Ave willfollow immediately.

Interested veterans should contact Patrick Freeman atpatrick@lagunabeachinsurance.com or (949) 497-7473.

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Laguna Beach Arts Alliance announces nominees for 13thAnnual Art Star Awards

Laguna Beach Arts Alliance (LBAA) has announced the nominees for the 13th Annual ArtStar Awards to be held on Sunday, April 7 at 6 p.m., generously sponsored by [seven-degrees].

At this red carpet event, the winners will be announced and presented with one-of-a-kindArt Star award sculptures, created by Louis Longi. These organizations, businesses, andindividuals contributed to and shaped the arts and culture in Laguna Beach in 2018.

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Winners at the Art Star Awards receive coveted sculpture trophies created by localsculptor Louis Longi

LBAA’s Chairperson, Rosemary Swimm, said, “The Laguna Beach Arts Communitycontinues to be blessed with an abundance of programs and supporters of the arts, each andevery one of them deserving of special recognition for all that they bring to our community andall that they do.”

Nominations for LBAA’s 2019 Art Star Awards were overflowing with impressive programsand contributors to the arts making the award selection committee’s job almost an impossibleone. Members of LBAA worked diligently to choose winners from the impressive list ofnominees.

LBAA will be introducing a new category to Art Star Awards this year – Volunteer of the

Crystal Cove StatePark

crystalcovestatepark.org

If you love hiking, lace up thoseboots. The backcountry and

wilderness areas offer you 18miles of hiking trails through

2,400 acres of native wilderness,mostly the endangered coastal

sage scrub plant community. Forenergetic backpackers, there are

three environmentalcampgrounds, one in the canyonand two at the higher elevations.The higher trails offer beautiful

vistas of the mountainousbackcountry, geological

formations and the PacificOcean. Exploring the lower trails

offers hiking through riparianwoodlands with oak andsycamore trees along the

seasonal Moro Creek. Whetheryou trek the high or low trails orboth, you will see native plantsand animals that call this park

home.Whale Twalk

Sat, Feb 16, 9 a.m.The gray whales are migrating

and Crystal Cove State Park is agreat spot to look for them. Join a

naturalist for a Gray Whale“Twalk” and learn some fun factsabout the California State MarineMammal as the group walks thebluff trail and scans the ocean for

the migrants at each overlook. Meet at Pelican Point lot #4 (PCHcoastward at Newport Coast, leftat kiosk to the last lot). Day-use

fee: $5/per hour (max. $15).

per class – Drop-ins welcome!Waltz, Rumba, Swing, Watusi,

ChaCha, Country two-step, Fox Trot.No partner required. Instructor:

Candis Davis

Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)1st & 3rd Mon | 9am- Noon | Free

Providing assistance and objectiveinformation to help seniors and

disabled persons make informeddecisions about health care coverage,Medicare benefits and supplemental

insurance plan options. Sponsored bythe Council on Aging. Call 949-464-

6645 for an appointment.More Susi Q events below

Spring registration forGirls Basketball nowopen at Boys & Girls

ClubRegistration is now open for the

Girls Spring Basketball League at theBoys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach-Main Branch. Boys & Girls ClubAthletic Coordinator Erik Vasquez hasan outstanding reputation among bothClub kids and parents for making thisleague a great experience foreveryone involved.

The cost for Club members toparticipate is $125 per player, whichincludes a new team uniform. Non-club members who wish to participatefor the spring season will be requiredto pay $125, plus the yearly Clubmembership of $100. Scholarshipsare available for qualifying families.

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Girls Basketball at the Boys & GirlsClub is an enriching experience

Player evaluations are mandatoryand will be held the week of March 4 -8. Thereafter, teams are formed.Preseason Camp begins March 11 -22, practices begin April 1, and gameswill start on April 15.

From Kindergarten through the ninthgrade, all participants learn basketballskills, enhance their self-esteem, andhave a great time being part of a team.Volunteer opportunities are alsoavailable for parents interested incoaching teams.

Annual sponsorship opportunitiesthat support Boys & Girls Club Athleticprograms are available, including afamily or business name that can bedisplayed on a colorful banner hung inthe Club’s gym for one year. Over 600Laguna families see these bannerseach year.

For more information or to become amember, call (949) 494-2535 or visitwww.bgclagunabeach.org.

Year.“We may only be awarding one Volunteer of the Year award, but our heartfelt thanks go out

to each and every one of our community’s volunteers and supporters of the arts,” said Swimm. Laguna Beach Arts Alliance will also honor artist Scott Moore with a special Art Star Award

for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his many accomplishments as an artist andcontributions to the arts community in Laguna Beach.

The Art Stars categories and nominees are: Best Arts Program: Laguna Art Museum 100th Anniversary Celebration, Laguna Beach

Live! 2018 Music Programming, and Laguna Playhouse 2018 Year-round Season.Individual Arts Patron: William J. Gillespie, Riggie Horvath, and Carla and Jeff Meberg.Corporate Arts Patron: Laguna Creative Ventures, Moulton Company/Jared Mathis, and

National Charities League.Outstanding Arts Collaboration: Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit, Festival of Mosaics –

LOCA Arts Education, and Pageant of the Monsters – Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters.

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“Festival of Mosaics Committee” – (L-R) Pastor Rodrick Echols, Kristen Purll, Greg Rayes,Mike Tauber, and Susan Brown. Tauber is up for LBAA’s Art Star Arts Leadership Award.

Arts Leadership: Toni Kellenberg (Laguna Plein Air Painters Association), Marinta Skupin(Laguna Art Museum), and Mike Tauber (Festival of Mosaics).

Artist of the Year: Jason Feddy, April Raber, and Brittany Ryan.Volunteer of the Year: M. Charlie Ferrazzi, Lindy Narver, and Sande St. John.The 2019 Art Stars Award winners will be announced during the event. To purchase

tickets to attend the 13th Annual Art Star Awards, contact info@lagunabeacharts.org. Tickets are $100 each and include dinner as well as all the festivities at [seven-degrees]

at 891 Laguna Canyon Rd.

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Everyone loved ErnieBy DIANNE RUSSELL

According to his owner Helga Robinson, it seems that Ernie, her Golden Retriever, nevermet a stranger, whether it be human or canine. He brought happiness to everyone heencountered.

In her book Dog Songs, the poet Mary Oliver writes, “Because of the dog’s joyfulness, ourown is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as well aslove the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born. Whatwould the world be like without music or rivers or the green and tender grass? What would thisworld be like without dogs?”

Helga says, “My neighbors Dianne Reardon and John Campbell (husband and wife)came up with the idea of honoring Ernie, they loved him very much, as did everyone who knewhim.”

“He was loyal, loving, fun, kind and faithful – I could fill the page. Ernie was fond of allchildren, homeless people, digging massive holes in the garden, running in the hills,splashing in the ocean and the forever ‘please throw another tennis ball.’ We are all saddenedby his loss, even friends from Europe are sending their condolences to Helga,” says Dianne.

Family Nature HikeSun, Feb, 17 9 a.m.

Winter is an exciting time to learnabout our local nature. Join park

naturalists on a family naturehike at Crystal Cove State Park to

learn about the plants andanimals living in the park. Meet at

the Berns Amphitheater (PCHinland at School-State Park

stoplight – follow the signs to theCampground/Moro day use).

Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max.$15).

Historic District Cottage Tour Sun, Feb 17

Noon – 2 p.m.Take a walk through the

renovated 12-acre HistoricDistrict at Crystal Cove State

Park. Former lifelong residentLaura Davick will share stories

about the colorful past of theCove including the history, its

rescue, and the plans forrestoring the remaining 17

cottages. Park at Los Trancosparking lot then cross PCH at thesignaled intersection and walkacross the marked pathways

and meet at the bluff top deck ofthe overnight rental check-in

cottage. Day-use fee: $5/per hour(max. $15).

Tidepool Walk to Little TreasureCove

Mon, Feb 18, 2 p.m.Enjoy a guided tidepool walk toLittle Treasure Cove when the

tide will fall to a super low -1.9. Avolunteer will help identify

animals and describe someawesome adaptations. Meet at

Pelican Point parking lot #1(PCH turn coastward at Newport

Coast, right at the kiosk to theend). Tennis shoes suggested.Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max.

$15).

Sea Glass Jewelry ActivityWed, Feb 13

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Enjoy a free sea glass jewelry

making activity and learn how toturn sea glass into a one of a

kind creation each Wednesday inthe Education Commons in theHistoric District at Crystal Cove

State Park. Park in the LosTrancos lot (PCH inland at Los

Trancos stoplight then walkacross the street or take theshuttle). Day-use fee: $5/per

hour (max. $15).

Ecology Walk to Little TreasureCove

Sat, Feb 20, 1 p.m.Explore the Coastal Bluffs and

Intertidal Habitat at Crystal CoveState Park when a park naturalist

leads a walk to Little TreasureCove. Learn a little of everything:geology, substrate, wind and saltspray, wave shock, temperatureand salinity changes, climate,and how life in the two habitatshas adapted to their physical

world. The group will beobserving birds, intertidal

invertebrates, seaweeds, andcommon land plants. Meet atPelican Point parking lot #1

(PCH turn coastward at NewportCoast, right at the kiosk to the

end). Tennis shoes suggested.Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max.

$15).

Love birds? Bring a pair of binoculars and

look for feathered friends whohave adapted to Crystal Cove, asyou hike the trails, which go from

easy to strenuous. Among thebirds you might spot: Anna’s

Hummingbird, American Kestrel,Black-Bellied Plover, Black

Phoebe, Brown Pelican and theGreat Blue Heron. For a directory

of birds, visitwww.crystalcovestatepark.org/birds-of-crystal-cove. For a trail

map, visithttps://crystalcove.org/wp-

content/

More events, programs at theSusi Q

Events require advance registrationby calling (949) 464-6645

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Free Legal Clinic

Seaside Legal ServicesProviding professional legal

assistance to seniors age 55+ whocannot afford counsel. Attorney Jane

Fulton will provide help and/orreferrals for family law; health-related

issues; consumer problems;conservatorships; housing; elder

abuse; bankruptcy; wills and power ofattorney. Must be an OC resident withproof of residency. Call first to makean appointment, 949-715-8104. No

walk-ins.

Contemporary Short Story Seminar2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 2 – 4 pm

Members will take turns leadingdiscussions of selected stories.

Contact Alison King, Ph. D. for moreinformation: (714) 608-1322 or email

her at: aking@csusm.edu

Free Estate Planning Legal Advice3rd Thu | 12-2pm | Free

Local Attorney Leslie Daff is availableto answer questions pertaining toestate planning, probate, and trustadministration and to prepare and

notarize financial powers of attorney,advanced health care directives, andHIPAA authorizations at no charge.

We have Bridge for all levels!Call to find out about classes!

*NEW* Drop-in Rubber BridgeWe’re welcoming experienced players

for weekly rubber bridge play —Tuesdays from 11:00am - 2:00 pm.

No partner required, we will match youup. Reach out to facilitator Kathy

Olivier at kathyolivier@gmail.com formore details.

Tabletop TreasuresEvery other Monday | 9am-Noon

(check the front desk for schedule)Fabulous recycled and second timearound treasures for sale at bargain

prices. Small donated items arealways appreciated for drop off from

9am-3pm. No clothing please.Proceeds benefit weekly Bingo andfund the Laguna Beach High School

Scholarship from LBS.

Heart to HeartMondays | 10-11:30am | Free

Join Laguna residents and facilitatorKay Wenger, LMFT, in a supportive

atmosphere where concerns, copingskills, and helping tips are shared.

Open Game RoomWednesdays | 12:30-4:30pm

Game day fun including Scrabble,Mahjongg and other board games.

Needle Arts Guild The Susi Q Community Needle Arts

Guild meets on the last Friday of every

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Ernie Although he originally had a different name, Ernie came from the Laguna Animal Shelter

and started his relationship with Helga about 10 years ago. John knew Ernie from the timeHelga adopted him, and Dianne says, “I met Ernie four years ago, and it was instant love – mySchnauzer Mina also adored him. She is mourning his loss as well, looking for him all thetime.”

Helga says, “I adopted him from the local shelter in September of 2009. He was anywherefrom one to two and a half years old as I was told, and his name then was Chaz which seemedtotally inappropriate. After knowing him for a while, I came up with Ernie, which fit him perfectly.He was the sweetest dog, most loyal companion, loved to swim in the ocean with me, and heloved our morning walks through Heisler Park where all our dog friends carried treats,something he very quickly found out.”

Ernie was special in other ways as well. Although it didn’t seem to curtail his activities oroutgoing personality, he was deaf and had been for years.

“He especially loved the homeless and kids, and whenever dogs started to fight, herushed over to lick them rather than join in the fight. He made lots of doggie friends,small and large, and nibbled on them, a sign of endearment (according to Google),” saysHelga.

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Helga and Ernie“There was no hope when I took him to the emergency room last Saturday and an

ultrasound of his chest revealed fluid around his heart...I knew right there and then that it meantthe end.

“He had a wonderful day that day, a wonderful life, gave so much to so many and mayhave been, as a friend put it, ‘the greatest dog of all time’...I thought so. I will miss him terriblyand so will many others.”

Also from her book, Poet Mary Oliver expresses in a short prose piece, what sheconsiders the wretched elephant in every dog-lover’s room:

“Dogs die so soon. I have my stories of that grief, no doubt many of you do also. It isalmost a failure of will, a failure of love, to let them grow old – or so it feels. We would doanything to keep them with us, and to keep them young. The one gift we cannot give.”

Yet, it appears Helga gave Ernie an abundance of gifts in his lifetime, and he returnedthem in full measure – to her and to everyone who knew him.

uploads/2017/05/CrystalCove_Trails_Map.pdf.

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About Tidepool Etiquette: CrystalCove State Park is a MarineProtected Area. Taking or

possessing tidepool sea life isillegal. To help preserve the

longevity of the tidepools: neverremove animals, shells or rocks;never pick up animals, observe

them where they are; walk gently,taking care not to step on plants.

month at 1pm creating handmadeitems for local organizations.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia CaregiverSupport Group

1st Wed | 1-3pmJoin us the first Wednesday of every

month from 1-3 p.m. for aninformational meeting and informal

discussion. Strategies will be sharedfor dealing with loved ones who are

affected by the disease.

Table Tennis every weekMon & Wed | 12:30-2:30pm

Fridays | 12:30-2:30pmSaturday times vary

There is a $25 annual fee.Bring your own paddle or borrow oneof ours. All we ask is that you wear

non-skidding shoes.All levels of play are welcome!

PTA Coffee Talkpresents “Cyberwise:

No Grownup LeftBehind” on March 20

Save the date for the next PTA Coffeetalk on Wednesday, March 20, whereDiana Graber will discuss theimportant topic of cyber safety withparents. Coffee Talk will take place atSeven7Seven from 8:30 - 10 a.m.

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Students are constantly using socialmedia; learn how to keep them safeSnapchat, Instagram, and Fortnite

are just a few social media channelsstudents are using on a daily basis. Inthis lively presentation, Diana Graber,author of Raising Humans in a DigitalWorld, will offer actionable strategiesto help parents of kids at all ages andstages build a healthy and saferelationship with technology.

To RSVP, visitwww.ptacoffeetalk.org. The event isfree to PTA members or a $10donation for non-members.

Seven 7 Seven is located at 777Laguna Canyon Rd.

City HallCouncil, Boards, Commissions,

Committees – Etc. ...

Fri, Feb 15City Hall Closed

...Mon, Feb 18

President’s Day...

Tues, Feb 19City Council

6 p.m. City Council Chambers

Environmental SustainabilityCommittee

6 p.m. Community & Susi Q Center

...Wed, Feb 20

Planning Commission6 p.m.

City Council Chambers ...

Thurs, Feb 21Affordable Housing Task Force

5 – 7 p.m. Community & Susi Q Senior Center “Open For Business” Workshop

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Community & Susi Q Senior Center

...CLICK HERE for agendas, meeting

minutes and more info...

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Angels Baseball Foundation invests in Ocean Institute toprovide children with an ocean of education

A leader in hands-on education in Orange County for more than forty years, OceanInstitute has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Angels Baseball Foundation for its Adopt-A-Class program.

“Ocean Institute has a long-standing commitment to underserved children across OrangeCounty by providing access to the ocean and to STEM-based, hands-on programs focused onthe ocean and our local marine life. This is a program we feel very strongly about to inspire thenext generation of ocean and environmental champions,” said Ocean Institute president andCEO Dan Pingaro.

“Adopt-A-Class is the gateway for many children to experience the ocean for the first timeand it is a profound, life-changing experience.”

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Ocean Institute invests in children across Orange County through their many programsOcean Institute has served over 18,000 children from Anaheim over the past five years

and this grant from the Angels Baseball Foundation will sponsor students from Title I schoolsin Anaheim in the spring and fall of 2019 to participate in ocean science exploration andexperiments on the 70-foot research vessel Sea Explorer, and in Ocean Institute’s waterfrontscience labs.

“The Angels Baseball Foundation is pleased to support the Ocean Institute and its Adopt-A-Class program,” said Angels Baseball Chairman Dennis Kuhl. “Assisting children andsupporting educational endeavors are two of the primary focuses of the Foundation. Theimpact of Adopt-A-Class in both teaching and influencing children from within the Anaheimcommunity is so important. The Ocean Institute has a long history of educating and inspiring.Our Foundation and the Angels Baseball family are proud to provide funding for theseeducational opportunities.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to establish this partnership with the Angels and the AngelsBaseball Foundation to expand their incredible commitment to the education and wellbeing ofless fortunate children,” stated Lee Samango Gottlieb, an Ocean Institute board member. “Thisis a homerun in terms of making a deep impact in the lives of Anaheim kids and I cannot waitto help host their visit to Ocean Institute.”

Ocean Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on ocean literacy. As an innovator inscience and marine education, its mission is to use the ocean as the classroom to inspirechildren to learn.

For more information, visit www.ocean-institute.org.

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Kit-Lit Contest throws a spotlight on cats and creatives:Read the top three entries here

On Wednesday evening, cat-lovers of all stripes gathered at the Catmosphere Laguna CatCafé and Lounge to listen to the winners and finalists in the Kit-Lit Writing Contest read theirwork.

Prose and poetry were celebrated: the winning (hilarious) entry, A Letter from Magoo,written by Sarah Wolsey, imagined a cat’s puzzlement at the antics of its owner – “why do youwork so hard to remove your whiskers?” the bemused Magoo wonders – and “whateverhappened to your tail? Coyote?” he asks.

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Winner Sarah Wolsey received a check for $100, lots of Catmosphere swag, and a lunchwith Grant and Suzanne to discuss matters literary

Sassy first runner-up Kathy Hall read her poem Milo with great verve, and her performance– and poem – were wildly applauded by the audience.

Second runner-up Diane Dorman’s winning entry poignantly illustrated the honor that somany cat-lovers feel when a cat – especially a feral one – makes the choice to be with them,cats being the independent creatures that they are.

A second entry of Diane’s, Hampton/My Unlikely Savior, was also a finalist (entries wereanonymously judged). The piece was a moving meditation on the profound comfort her catbrought her when Diane underwent chemotherapy.

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Diane Dorman was one of the top three winners and also placed as a finalist for her secondpiece

Grant Hier, Creative Writing Professor at LCAD and Poet Laureate of Anaheim, judged thecontest, which was sponsored by the nonprofit Catmosphere Laguna Foundation.

Gail Landau, founder of the foundation, thanked all the entrants. She also noted hergratitude to Grant for his meticulous judging and to Suzanne Redfearn, Laguna LiteraryLaureate, for her sterling support of the contest.

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(L-R) Kit-Lit team: Grant Hier, LCAD professor and judge; Gail Landau, owner ofCatmosphere Laguna; Lynette Brasfield, who came up with the idea; and Suzanne

Redfearn, Literary Laureate and number one supporter of the contestMany who attended this lovely, inspiring event expressed the hope that the contest would

become an annual event. The enthusiasm shared by all involved suggests that this will verylikely be the case! It was simply a meow-valous event.

Finalists are listed below. Finalists

Finalists are listed below in alphabetical order:Brian Barrett: “There Once was a Cat Name Fellini” Diane Dorman: “Hampton / My Unlikely Savior” Kerry Dunn: “Knowing” Sarah Durand: “Stan and Ollie” Victoria Kertz: “Orange is the new Cat” Theresa Keegan: “Jefferson” Sharon Kosco: “Catastrophe”

Stephen Myer: “Rosemund” Sarah Nuss-Galles: “Old Cat, New House” Catmosphere Laguna is located at 381 Forest

Ave. For more information, visit www.catmospherelaguna.comor call (949) 619-MEOW.Catmosphere Laguna Foundation is a nonprofit whose mission is to place homeless

cats and kittens in their “furrever” homes. The kitties are housed in a comfy, homey setting, fullof fun toys, at the Catmosphere Laguna Café lounge while they wait to charm a future owner.

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Kit-Lit Catmosphere Laguna writing contest winnersFirst Place Winner

Sarah Wolsey“A Letter from Magoo”

Dear Sarah, I’m writing this letter to clear up a few concerns that I have. Since we live together, I feel

like it’s my responsibility to be honest with you. I’ve made many attempts to tell you thesethings face to face, but they seem to fall on deaf (and quite hairless) ears. I’m just going tocome out and say it. You’re not a very accomplished cat and I’m seriously questioning ourrelationship.

How many times have you walked past a pile of laundry? If you see it on the bed, please,for the love of all that is holy, lie down in it. Get IN there. Nuzzle into those unballed socks. Feelthe warmth of the dryer lingering in those towels. ESPECIALLY if it’s in piles. Lean into thosefolded shirts. Knock them over. And, laundry baskets!!! How do you NOT jump INTO them?

Additionally, your grooming practices are horrendous. Your incessant need to get INTOthe water is beyond distressing. At first I thought it was accidental – that you just kept falling inwhile getting a quick sip. Lord knows it’s happened to the best of us. But, every day? That’s noaccident. Please just use your tongue. Have you ever even tried to lick your neck? And yourwhiskers! Why are you hell bent on removing them. Cats need whiskers. Why are you fightingwho you are?

Aside from these worries, do you truly understand and believe that what’s mine is yoursand what’s yours is mine? That’s the only way this relationship is going to work. That bird Ibrought home last week after I snuck out? That was for US. Yet, you showed me nothing butcontempt. Maybe bird isn’t your favorite, I get that. However, you know I love what you bringhome. Why do you never invite me to eat with you? I’m left to pick from your plate when you getup from the table. It’s beyond demeaning.

I’ll be honest, you give amazing back scratches and you’re an incredible cuddler. Butsometimes when I need you most, you just push me away. You LITERALLY push me away. It’sas if you don’t want me to dance between your legs when you walk in the door. You only wantaffection on your time table. Do you know how much that hurts?

What it comes down to is that I’m really not clear as to why you think you are so high andmighty. Sure you’re quite tall and you’ve mastered opening the door. I know I’m not as worldlyas you – I’m confined to this house while you dilly dally in and out as you please. Rest assured,this is not about your lack of fur or tail. I don’t want you to ever be self-conscious about that. Youare who you are and I accept you for that. But, if we’re going to make this relationship work, weneed to be honest with each other. I know I can’t force you to face any of these truths. However,your lack of effort truly makes me question your commitment to being feline and, moreimportantly, to me.

Forever Yours,Magoo

P.S. Seriously though – what happened to your tail? Coyote?Second Place Winner

Kathy Hall“Luna”

Luna, obsidian Femme fatale,Woke me at seven in the morning, even on Sundays.Stood on my chest and insisted loudly Down into my face That she be fed.

Nipped at my husband’s heels.He considered this unfair.But they only claim one person. The rest are in the way.

When company came, we said, quite clearly,“Do not pet her. She bites.”

And she would pad softly over To leap onto my lap.

She was not a dog,And I was not her master.

As I pet her, As she purred and rolled,Her eyes looked bashful.She would gaze at the visitors, Playfully, longingly.She would stretch gracefully, gorgeously.

They always said, “She is so beautiful.” Which was true.They always said, “Cats like me,”Which was notAnd never is.

They always reached forth their hands. They could not help themselves.

Neither could she.

I fetched bandages and disinfectant,Rinsed blood stains from their shirtsleeves.

As Luna preened herself,Evidently unaware,Cruel and innocent,Red in tooth and claw.

Third Place WinnerDiane Dorman

“Milo”Sometimes love walks through your door on four feet.The stray you shouldn’t keepand the phones ringing again“Is that your cat, looks like Morrishe bit my leg,” Another “He’s sleeping on our master bed!”“He boxed me on the head from the roof of my car!”“He struts past the window leaving my Persians howling.”

Milo the unfixed tom, trying to escape out the chimneySo I open the back doorsit there watching TV until midnight When I see his lion head peeking there is a blip in my heart I pretend not to notice don’t call or even make eye contactwhen he curls up on my lap it means more that he is mine with the back door open.

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History made as first BSA troop for girls chartered toLaguna Presbyterian Church

A new mark was made in the 75-year history of Scouting in Laguna Beach on Sundaywhen ten girls received the city’s first charter for a troop for girls from the Boy Scouts ofAmerica.

The girls all have the aim of becoming Eagle Scouts – among the first females who willreach this accomplishment in the movement’s 109-year history.

The troop of girls will share the Troop 35 number with the 75-year-old troop of boys, alsochartered to Laguna Presbyterian Church, but programming, meetings, and camping will beseparate, as guided by the program of the parent organization, the Boy Scouts of America.

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Submitted photo(L-R) Pam Jensen Troop, committee chair, Hane Heath, scoutmaster for girls, John

Hovanesian, assistant scout master for girls, May Chapman, Chloe Duong, Isabel Griffin,Ani Hovanesian, Anneka Neukomm, Alexandra Keyser, Elizabeth Keyser, and Julie

Anderson, in charge of family scouting for OC Council of BSA“Since I was little, I saw my brothers having so much fun going camping, doing archery,

and climbing rock walls, and now, I can do the same and work my way toward becoming anEagle Scout, just like my older brother,” said Ani Hovanesian, one of the new Scouts.

She and her nine fellow Scouts will take their first official Scout camping trip on March 14in the Cleveland National Forest.

Boys and girls from kindergarten through age 17 may join Scouts BSA. To learn moreabout Scouting in Laguna Beach, visit www.lagunabeach35.mytroop.us for boys and girls aged11-17 and www.lagunabeach35.mypack.us for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5thgrade.

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Wild jungle waterfall

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No, this is not where Jurassic Park was filmed, it’s looking north from LCAD at 10 a.m. onThursday morning

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MacGillivray Freeman Films’ Great Bear Rainforest opensthis week, garners stellar reviews

Local Laguna filmmaker and distributor MacGillivray Freeman Films and Byron Horner,executive producer and president of Spirit Bear Entertainment, are excited o present theirnewest film, Great Bear Rainforest, as narrated by Ryan Reynolds. The film, which premieredthis week, is a visually stunning journey to one of the wildest places on Earth.

Starting with the world premiere at Vancouver’s TELUS World of Science, the film nowrollout globally. With spirit bears, grizzlies, black bears, wolves, otters, humpbacks and yes,even herring, there is something for everyone to growl and howl about!

The movie is set in one of the most exquisite and secluded wildernesses on the planet.Academy Award®-winning composer Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers Music score the film,which takes audiences into a hidden world of beauty and grandeur and on a visually stunningjourney to one of the last wild places on earth.

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The Kermode (Spirit Bear) is featured in Great Bear RainforestHidden from the outside world, Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest is home to an immense

array of wildlife, including the fabled all-white spirit bear – the rarest bear on earth – and theindigenous First Nations, who have provided stewardship of the forest for millennia.

“When we first saw some initial footage of Great Bear Rainforest, we were absolutelycaptivated by the visuals and knew this was a story that must be told on the giant screen,”saidShaun MacGillivray, president of MacGillivray Freeman Films. “There is no more powerfulformat for showcasing the extraordinary beauty of this ancient rainforest.”

Featuring three First Nations’ youth sharing in their own voices theirintergenerational conservation efforts, Great Bear Rainforestrepresents two firsts. This is the first giant screen film for IMAXtheatres shot exclusively in British Columbia and the first to featureindigenous peoples in Canada,” shares Executive Producer ByronHorner.

Director Ian McAllister and producer Jeff Turner and their crewsspent three years filming throughout the remote reaches of the GreatBear Rainforest. From the underwater ocean world, through thesalmon river valleys to the ice-capped peaks of the Coast Mountains,their unprecedented close-up footage of the spirit bear, along withstunning shots of the forest’s coastal wolves, grizzlies, sea otters,humpback whales, sea lions, salmon, and the annual herring spawn,will thrill audiences who may not even know that such a world exists.

Laguna-based MacGillivray Freeman Films is the world’sforemost independent producer and distributor of giant-screen 70mmfilms with 40 films for IMAX and giant-screen theatres to its credit.

Throughout the company’s 50-year history, its films have won numerous international awardsincluding two Academy Award nominations and three films inducted into the IMAX Hall ofFame.

For more information, go to www.greatbearrainforestfilm.com.

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Feeling Your Feelings: Two Different ScenariosBy Vidya Reddy

Welcome to the Happiness corner, I’m going to begin by presenting you two differentscenarios that may seem similar, but that have very different outcomes, which I will explain.

Scenario OneYou wake up in the morning and you remember a business call with a difficult client you

have later that day. You are immediately filled with dread and your Monger is talking a mile aminute. You tell yourself, “change your thoughts, think positive, it will be fine.” And every time thefeeling of dread comes up, you tell yourself to change your thought.

So all day long you are pushing the feeling under the surface, ignoring the dread andpretending it isn’t there. By the time the phone call comes around you might be feeling prettygood. In fact, you write at the top of your paper “You got this! No one can get you down!” Thephone call comes and goes and although the client was still belittling and you barely gotthrough it without bursting into tears, you got through it! You are quickly on to the next thing andalready worrying about what to have for dinner.

Scenario TwoYou wake up in the morning and you remember a business call later that day with a

difficult client. You are immediately filled with dread and your Monger is talking a mile a minute.Hmm, what’s that about you wonder? And you ask yourself to just label what you are feeling.You are feeling insecure and nervous. You remember that the last time you had this call withthis client, it didn’t go well, and he was particularly harsh with you.

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Dr. Vidya ReddyWhen you arrive at work you start brainstorming how you can help it go better. You know

you are 100 percent prepared for the meeting, so it isn’t your lack of preparation, it is theclient’s tone and communication style. You put a post-it note on your computer that says, “Hewill be harsh. It is not about you” to hopefully remind yourself that it isn’t about you he is justharsh.

When you hang up the phone, you don’t burst into tears, but instead you still feel likesomething was missing. The client was particularly belittling and the post-it note helped but itwasn’t enough. On your way home you re-hash the conversation and you remember it went offthe rails when he asked for more details. He is such a detail person and you just don’t thinklike that. So you decide to ask a co-worker to help you drill down on the details. Maybe that willhelp for next time? You will have more and better answers, and the sticky note will remind you itisn’t about you.

As you can see, similar situations, yet two different outcomes. The difference is that inscenario two you are more present to the whole situation, you are present to your thoughts,feelings, and actions and you are present to your client’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Youare engaged in your life. You recognize there is no perfect right way and this process is done bytrial and error and can get messy. But your overall goal for your life is to be as present andengaged as possible.

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Overall goal for life is to be presentIn scenario one, you are just surviving life. You move through life, trying not to get snagged

by uncomfortable feelings and white knuckling it through unpleasant situations. You aren’ttrying to find a resolution, and you aren’t diving any deeper than necessary.

Both scenarios work, but my preference goes to scenario two, because scenario twoallows you to engage fully in your life. I believe that diving deep into our lives is what livinghappier is all about, and I know that one day you might do scenario one and one day you mightdo scenario two. There isn’t a 100 percent right way. There might be times in your life when allyou have time for is scenario one, and there might be times when you can dive into scenariotwo. That’s the human experience.

My wish for you is that you start thinking about these two scenarios and be a little curious,asking:

Which scenario do you engage in more often? Do you wish to engage differently?How would you change your life so scenario two happens more often?What changes would you have to make? How hard are those changes?What are some baby steps you can take to add more of scenario two to your life?Think about it and see how quickly your entire life experience will change in a very positive

way. In Peace, Love and Gratitude. Til next time.Dr. Vidya Reddy, ND, AMS, DAC, CLCwww.Naturally-Happy.com

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Three Lagunans honored at OC Taxpayers AssociationLuncheon for protecting taxpayer funds

The OC Taxpayers Association recently held its annual luncheon showcasing the State ofthe County report. The event, held at the Center Club in Costa Mesa, was attended by EricWoolery, OC Auditor/Controller, and new District Attorney Todd Spitzer, as well as many citycouncil members from neighboring cities.

Honorees from Laguna Beach included Jennifer Zeiter of STOP, Emil Monda, president ofthe LBGOP, and David Ruben.

Each was presented with a Watchdog Award Certificate for demonstrating dedication tothe protection of taxpayer funds and for the advocacy of government transparency and fiscalresponsibility.

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(L-R) DA Todd Spitzer, Jennifer Zeiter, Emil Monda, David Ruben, Eric Woolsey (OC AuditorController) and Carolyn Cavecche, president of OCTA.

The honorees were also presented with OC Taxpayer Watchdog pins with Jameson theBulldog, official mascot of the Office of the Orange County Auditor/Controller.

At the luncheon, newly elected District Attorney Todd Spitzer was presented with theTaxpayer Watchdog of the Year Award for his commitment to keeping Orange County fiscallyresponsible and transparent.

The awards were presented by Auditor/Controller Eric Woolery and Carolyn Cavecche,president of OCTA.

Also at the event, Woolery gave a review of the CAFR (Comprehensive Annual FinancialReport) for the County for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018, which the OC TaxpayersAssociation calls the “Citizens’ Report” to keep our County fiscally accountable.

OCTA is the official taxpayers’ watchdog of Orange County.

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Laguna Craft Guild holds Art Show on Sunday at MainBeach

This Sunday, Feb 10, from 9 a.m. - sundown, the Laguna Craft Guild will hold an Art Showat Main Beach featuring local artists. There are always many treasures to be found at the show,you really never know what you’ll find.

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Stop by the Main Beach cobblestones on Sunday for local handmade goodsLaguna Craft Guild is a small group of local Laguna Beach artists that sell their

handmade goods on the cobblestones at Main Beach one to two times a month. Many of themare also Sawdust Festival artists.

The show is very special and a fun way to spend a Sunday strolling along the boardwalkwith friends, family, and pets while gazing at the ocean. The Art Show is kind of like looking forthat perfect seashell along the shoreline.

For more information, visit www.lagunacraftguild.org or follow on Instagram at@lagunacraftguild.

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LAM Film Night to feature In a Lonely Place Feb 21Laguna Art Museum will present “In a Lonely Place” on Thursday, Feb 21 at 6 p.m. as part

of its Film Night series. Curator Janet Blake will introduce the classic film noir starringHumphrey Bogart.

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Don’t be lonely, grab a date and enjoy “In a Lonely Place” at LAMAccording to a synopsis by Rod Crawford for IMBD, “Screenwriter Dixon Steele, faced with

the odious task of scripting a trashy bestseller, has hat-check girl Mildred Atkinson tell him thestory in her own words. Later that night, Mildred is murdered and Steele is a prime suspect; hisrecord of belligerence when angry and his macabre sense of humor tell against him.Fortunately, lovely neighbor Laurel Gray gives him an alibi. Laurel proves to be just what Steeleneeded, and their friendship ripens into love. Will suspicion, doubt, and Steele’s inner demonscome between them?”

Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Dr. For more information and tickets, call (949)494-8971 or visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

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PMMC announces development of new app, Seal SpotterPacific Marine Mammal Center is excited to announce that through a 10-week

collaboration with engineering students at the UCI Department of Informatics, the nonprofit hassuccessfully developed and launched a new application called Seal Spotter.

This app, which is available on both android and iOS platforms, will allow users to takeand upload pictures as well as answer questions about tagged animals that have beenspotted in the wild. This will give PMMC a greater ability to track patients from any rehabilitationcenter and keep tabs on their success after release.

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New Seal Spotter app will help PMMC track seals after they are released back into the wildThis project is a fantastic example of accomplishing both research and conservation

together. It allowed the UCI students to apply their theoretical learning in a real world scenarioas part of their curriculum, while allowing PMMC to develop new technology on a meagerbudget through the talent and ingenuity of the students.

Not only will the app be beneficial to the students’ resumes and help PMMC extend its’research efforts, it also has features that allow users to learn about marine mammal lifehistory and conservation.

The application can be downloaded from both the Google Play and iTunes stores.PMMC offers a special thank you to all of the hard work done by the Seal Spotter team:

Lisa Joseph, Ben Truong, Matt Marano, William Khaine, Lizzy Thorpe, Emily Navarro, ColbyHollabaugh, Kirsten Donald, and Keith Matassa.

Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases marine mammals.PMMC inspires ocean stewardship through research, education, and collaboration. For moreinformation, visit www.pacificmmc.org.

Pacific Marine Mammal Center is at 20612 Laguna Canyon Rd, one block north of DogPark.

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Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Workshops for dogsoffered through city; spring is coming, be prepared

Spring is coming, and along with it, the presence of rattlesnakes. Now is the perfect timeto protect dogs from being bitten by taking a Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Workshop, offeredthrough the city on Saturday, Feb 23 and Saturday, March 16 at the Dog Park.

Local “Animaltarian” CeCe Card, who been featured on Animal Planet several times withher cat Aragon aka Lord Tubbington from Glee, reports that during the workshop, dogs willlearn the sight, sound and smell of rattlesnakes, with emphasis on smell. “Five rattlesnakesare used in this class, with their venom removed and their mouths double-muzzled,” saysCard.

Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring a high-energyreward, toy or treat. Owner participation is required and children are welcome with adultsupervision. There will be one per class time.

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Rattlesnakes during workshop“Sandy Thornton worked really hard at convincing the city we need this event in our

community. We all love dogs and the threat of rattlesnakes in our hills are concerning. Theworkshop is extremely effective not only for the dog but the dog owner as well,” says CeCe.

“Suzanne [Sandy Thornton’s daughter] has worked with Rusty (who runs the workshops)for over 10 years. Rusty has been coming to the Dana Point area to hold this powerful event foryears…with Snake Avoidance Training the dog learns to avoid the snake through smell, sight,and sound. This is how we avoid the dangers of the bite.”

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Boomer attending a workshopWaymond “Rusty” Debreceni made his beginnings in this industry with his love of the

outdoors over 20 years ago. He is an avid hunter. Upon seeing the devastation a rattlesnakebite can bring to a dog, he decided that he needed to learn everything he could about therattlesnake aversion training process. He started training with Patrick Callahan and LindaNunez of Gameland Kennels in Norco, CA. He is constantly thinking about how he can servehis clients better with training in natural realistic settings.

Rusty tailors the training to each dog and its owner. His main concern has been and willcontinue to be the safety and welfare of the dog and owner. He has trained K-9 dogs for the

County of Los Angeles FEMA USAID/OFDA and Fontana Police Department K-9 Unit.The workshops will be held on February 23 and March 16 every half hour from 10 a.m.

until 2:30 p.m. at the dog park. The cost is $125. Enroll at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/city-of-laguna-beach/catalog/index.

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PMMC’s Camp Pinniped offers unique experience foryoung campers eight to 13 years of age

Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) has the perfect experience for buddingveterinarians, scientists, and animal lovers ages 8 - 13: Camp Pinniped. The summer campgives youngsters the opportunity to witness a marine mammal hospital in action. Camperslearn how the animal care team rehabilitates their seal and sea lion patients through a seriesof mock activities including weighing fish, preparing fish smoothies, cleaning pens, andlearning the art of marine mammal rescue.

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Campers learn procedures used in treating marine mammalsIn order to provide a well-rounded study of the ocean environment, each day has a

different theme that is creatively reinforced through hands-on activities, science labs, andcrafts. Campers leave empowered with ways they can help protect and preserve our oceans.Every summer has new content so that returning campers keep on learning.

Camp hours are Monday through Thursday at PMMC from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Fridayat an offsite location TBD.

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Attendees weigh and prepare food for the marine mammalsMonday - Thursday drop-off will be at 9 a.m. and pick-up at 3:30 p.m. Participants should

enter through the visitors’ gate and wait in the outdoor viewing area.Friday drop-off is at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up at 11 a.m. at an offsite location TBD.PMMC will be offering an optional extended day care program before and after the regular

summer camp hours (except on Fridays).

Extended day car program hours are (Monday - Thursday):Drop-off: 8:15 a.m. for an additional fee of $7 a day per childPick-up: 4:15 p.m. for an additional fee of $7 a day per childThe cost of one week of enrollment in Camp Pinniped (not including extended day care

before and after camp sessions) is $350 per camper.

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Mock rescueJune camp dates are: June 10 - June 14, June 17 - June 21, and June 24 - June 28.July camp dates are: July 1 - July 5, July 8 - July 12, July 15 - July 19, July 22 - July 26, and

July 29 - August 2.August camp dates are August 5 - August 9 and August 12 - August 16.PMMC is located at 20612 Laguna Canyon Rd.For more information and to register, go to www.pacificmmc.org or call (949) 494-3050.

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City Manage’s UpdatesLaguna Beach Named Tree City USA – the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City

of Laguna Beach as a first year Tree City USA Community for 2018. The City achieved thisrecognition by meeting the required core standards of sound Urban Forestry Management:maintaining a tree board or department/division responsible for tree care, having a communitytree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and an Arbor Day observanceand proclamation.

The Arbor Day Foundation in partnership sponsors the Tree City USA program with theU.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

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Laguna has been recognized as a Tree City USAHoliday Street Sweeping Schedule – On Monday, Feb 18, street sweeping and parking

enforcement will only occur in commercial areas. For more information, contact Senior Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Austin Comp at (949)

464-6637.Holiday Transit Service – On Monday, Feb 18, the City will be providing regular

neighborhood trolley services in the Top of the World, Bluebird Canyon, Arch Beach Heights,and North and South Laguna neighborhoods from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information,visit www.lagunabeachcity.net/trolley.

City Committee Opening – The City Council is accepting applications to fill one seat onthe Heritage Committee. Interviews and appointments will be conducted on Tuesday, March 19at 6 p.m. by the City Council in the City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave.

Laguna Beach residents who are interested in serving on the Heritage Committee shouldobtain an application from the City Clerk’s office or online at www.lagunabeachcity.net and fileby Tuesday, March 5 at 5 p.m.

Questions may be directed to the City Clerk’s office at (949) 497-0705. Applications willnot be accepted after the March 5 deadline.

Officer Mike Short is being honored – Mike Short is being honored as the 2018 PoliceOfficer of the Year at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge. Officer Short is a 14-year member of thedepartment and was selected by his peers for this distinction. Mike Short started his career asa summer Beach Patrol Officer in 2005 before moving through the organization as a recordsspecialist, police officer, field-training officer and founding member of the C.S.I. and droneteams.

Most recently, he has assumed the responsibilities of the Police Department hiring andtraining office. Mike will be acknowledged for all his hard work and dedication at the AnnualFirefighters and Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Dinner at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodgeon Saturday, February 16 at 6 p.m.

Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Rolfe is being honored – Matt Rolfe is being honored as the2018 Firefighter of the Year at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge. FF/PM Rolfe is a 9-year member ofthe Fire Department and was selected by his peers for this distinction.

Matt Rolfe started his career as a Reserve Firefighter in 2010 before moving through theorganization as a sworn Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedic. Matt is the leading IT technicianfor the Department’s new Electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR) program and solely providesthis all-important training for the Fire Department members.

He is an active member of the Social Media team and a specialized member of theLaguna Beach Honor Guard Pipes and Drums. Matt will be acknowledged for all his hard workand dedication at the Annual Firefighters and Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Dinner at

the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge on Saturday, February 16 at 6 p.m.

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Firefighter Paramedic Matt Rolfe is Laguna’s 2018 Firefighter of the YearSouthern California Gas Company Concrete Repair – On Tuesday, Feb 19, between 9

a.m. and 3 p.m., Southern California Gas Company’s contractor will be reconstructing aconcrete sidewalk associated with a previous emergency gas line leak repair near 2425 SCoast Hwy.

The southbound lane closest to the curb on S Coast Hwy will be closed for approximately500 feet north of the S Coast Hwy/Upland Rd intersection.

For questions or concerns, contact the Gas Company’s project coordinator JorgeHernandez at (714) 989-5147.

Third Street Hill Tree Trimming – On Wednesday, Feb 20, the City trees on Third Streethill will be trimmed. To accommodate the work, Third Street will be closed in both directionsbetween Mermaid Street and Park Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For questions, call Deputy Director of Public Works Dale Schuck at (949) 497-0735.Friday Flicks at the Forum – On March 1, Friday Flicks continues with The Gospel

According to André (2017) at the Forum Theater, located at Festival of Arts, 650 LagunaCanyon Rd. The film is an emotional and intimate portrait of influential fashionista André LeonTalley and is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film screening starts at 7 p.m.

This event is free and is funded by Laguna Beach residents Mark Porterfield and SteveChadima. For more information, email mmcgregor@lagunabeachcity.net.

Police Explorer Graduation – On Monday, Feb 18, three Laguna Beach PoliceDepartment Explorers will be graduating from the Orange County Explorer Academy. Theacademy is a 5-day, intense training program, which includes drills, physical fitness, andacademic training on topics such as K-9 teams, bomb squad, air support, DUI Investigation,gang enforcement, criminal law, and SWAT.

Congratulations to Police Explorers Marianne Chehayeb, Sirene Chehayeb, and EmilyLopez for their achievement.

Free Weekend Parking and Trolley at ACT V (Lot 16) – Park for free on the weekends atACT V (Lot 16) and take the trolley to Downtown, the beach, and the Farmers’ Market.

There are limited stops on this route, which includes the ACT V parking lot, Beach Streetand Forest Ave. Service will run every 20 minutes. For more information, visitwww.lagunabeachcity.net/parking or call (949) 497-0766.

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