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.