Casta Group Hosts Meeting
by Connie Lee

Event organizer Jan Anchell estimated between 200 and 250 community members attended Mission Viejo’s town hall meeting on Sept. 27. Congressman Gary Miller moderated the meeting and addressed a variety of topics, including nationalized healthcare. The Casta del Sol Republican Club hosted the event, which was opened by USMC Col. Joe Snyder (ret.), who is a former mayor of Dana Point. Orange County Republican Party Chairman Scott Baugh of Huntington Beach introduced Congressman Miller.

Prior to the introduction of speakers, attendees enjoyed music by “Diamond Tom” Speiss, who sang a medley of Neil Diamond hits and patriotic songs. The outdoor event took place in Casta del Sol’s recreation complex. Anchell said the turnout grew to “standing room only.” Guests filled rows of chairs and then spread out to benches alongside the swimming pool. Others brought lawn chairs, and some stood throughout the meeting.

The Casta del Sol Republican Club is one of the largest organizations in the Casta homeowners association, which is a gated community in Mission Viejo.