SAY AGAIN
“I really believe we are a bridge and each one of us is a link in that
bridge.”
-- Maria Elena Avila, who called a meeting of Latino leaders to discuss
improvement plans for the West Side of Costa Mesa.
“I know it’s a big issue. But our children deserve a place to go ... and
they shouldn’t be destroying our schools.”
-- Martha Fluor, school board member, proposing the district consider
opening a skateboard park.
“This is a very constructive step, and it’s something that is just as
important for Newport as for South County. It makes good sense.”
-- Christopher Cox, Newport Beach’s congressman, on a plan to propose
federal legislation to give the proposed El Toro airport the same flight
restrictions as John Wayne airport.
“Working as a lifeguard is a total enjoyment for me. I like the feeling
that I helped someone today.”
-- Buddy Belshe, a seasonal Newport Beach lifeguard who was honored last
week by the City Council for 50 years of service.
“[We’re] going to have to find extra incentives. We’re going to have to
be smarter in what we do.”
-- Rick Evans, president of the retail division at The Irvine Co., on
competition faced by Fashion Island by the new Shops at Mission Viejo.
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