SAY AGAIN

“The facility in the worse condition is Ensign, by far.”

-- Mike Fine, Newport-Mesa school district assistant superintendent,

telling the school board that the $3.8-million estimate on the cost to

repair the intermediate school is too low.

“It had an outstanding citizenship -- and next to it was poor work

habits.”

-- Kathy Miller, who daughter was among the TeWinkle Middle School

students who received incorrect progress reports.

“We have been turning away chronic care patients for many months now. We

would love to expand our clinics to Saturdays so we can serve more

people, but unfortunately the more people we serve the more resources we

need.”

-- Jean Forbath, founder of Share Our Selves, on the difficulties the

group has helping people on a limited budget.

“I don’t understand it. I’m going to insist on detailed information.”

-- Mike Kranzley, chair of the Newport Beach Planning Commission, on the

complicated traffic study, tied to a proposed resort at the Newport

Dunes, that shows traffic in Corona del Mar would not exceed allowable

levels.

“This is a bit of a hometown to me.”

-- Kevin Costner, the actor and director, at the grand opening of his

Clubhouse Restaurant in South Coast Plaza.