Mission Viejo Buzz - 08/21/10

The Buzz

Forwarded by a reader: “Wasp Spray - a church receptionist was concerned about someone robbing the office on Mondays when they were counting the collection. She asked the police about using pepper spray, and they recommended that she get a can of wasp spray instead. The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to 20 feet away and is a lot more accurate. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. The receptionist keeps a can on her desk in the office, and it doesn't attract attention like a can of pepper spray would.”

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Recent campaign donations reported by Voice of OC on Aug. 18: Mission Viejo council incumbents Trish Kelley raised $20,093, and Dave Leckness raised $19,650. Ex-councilman Lance MacLean has raised $8,847. Kelley’s donors include lobbyist Christopher Townsend ($1,500) and Mission Viejo Lexus ($1,000). Leckness’ donors include Christopher Townsend ($1,500) and OC Firefighters Assoc. ($2,500). MacLean’s contributors include waste hauler CR&R executives, OC Auto Dealers Assn., Infiniti of Mission Viejo and the California Association of Realtors.

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A Mission Viejo resident commented on Councilwoman Kelley’s remark about The Shops: “I read ‘Queen Trish’ doesn’t think Dillard’s is classy enough for The Shops.” The resident described shopping in other cities, where Dillard’s is alongside high-end stores and great restaurants in areas far more upscale than The Shops. The resident’s comment concluded: “Other council members should maintain their independence from the clueless.”

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If anyone on the council is concerned about appearances, they should direct their attention to Crown Valley Parkway. For months, the pillars have displayed children’s artwork. Perhaps city hall employees think children’s creative work should be immune to a review – thus, no one should criticize the appearance. Children’s art might have immunity to criticism, but it belongs on the refrigerator doors of their parents and grandparents. The current display, however, is an improvement over the ghoulish graphics of a year ago. The permanent piece on the corner near the hospital, “Mr. Peanut Caught in a Rusty Coil” still takes the cake for junk along the road.

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