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Creek Remains Trashed A Mission Viejo resident who walks city trails spotted debris from a tennis court demolition in Oso Creek last week. A city official indicated he’s known about the debris for years. Such abuse of ecologically sensitive public property – including illegal dumping by city contractors – isn’t new. An egregious case came to light nearly 10 years ago in Lower Curtis Park when a city official arranged grading of an area near sensitive habitat – allegedly to clean it – and fabricated excuses. When city contractor Granich Construction ran out of things to do in 2003, city administrator Dennis Wilberg created a make-work project of unapproved grading. Granich fired up idle equipment and rearranged dirt in the open space below sports fields near La Paz and Olympiad. An activist, Bo Klein, discovered the project, which Wilberg eventually acknowledged during a Planning Commission meeting. Granich’s bill exceeded $200,000 by the time the project was stopped. Because the council had approved payments to Granich on the consent calendar, citizens had no recourse. The same council promoted Wilberg to city manager after he got caught in the unapproved grading and gave explanations that made no sense. Staff members claimed the debris in Lower Curtis – likely dumped by city contractors – was a threat to water lines that ran through the area. The claims were countered with public statements (if not laughing out loud) by Santa Margarita Water District officials who said the debris posed no threat. Wilberg responded to last week’s discovery of debris in Oso Creek by saying it had been there a long time. His position about the environment is consistent. Wilberg’s wish for “grant funding” to clean up Oso Creek reached city watchdog Joe Holtzman, who responded: “So let us assume it has been there with his knowledge since incorporation – going on 24 years. In that period of time while he was searching for ‘grant funding’ either he or his staff have blown funds on Rose Parade floats, kiosks, obelisks, tile murals in a park, way-finder signs, trashed easels, electronic signs, ‘Words of the Month’ and various happy signs, oversized pots and ‘Outhouses in Medians.’ So much for the environment -- just leave the dumped debris in Oso Creek.” |
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ACT Meets April 9 The Mission Viejo Chapter of ACT for America will hold its General Meeting on Mon., Apr. 9. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Robert Reyto, D.D.S., survivor of the Nazi Holocaust and community tyranny, will present “The Myths and Realities of the Qur’an: what every infidel needs to know about Islam’s sacred texts.” Muslims believe that the Qur'an was revealed to Mohammad by the angel Gabriel. In it the self-appointed prophet reveals Allah's eternal commands for Muslims. For almost 1,400 years, devout Muslims have followed these commands. But, much to their detriment, few non-Muslims know what the Qur'an says. Ignorance may be blissful but ignorance of the Qur'an is dangerous. Islamists say their ideology is a misunderstood "religion of peace." But 14 centuries of jihad, bloodshed and conquest contradict their story. They don't want infidels to know their true history, doctrines and intentions. But, to understand the intentions of Islamists in America and around the world, you must know about Islam's sacred texts. What you will learn:
Robert Reyto was born and raised in Hungary. He survived the Holocaust, and then escaped from Communism during the 1956 uprising. He became a dentist and a proud American. He assumed his life would continue in peace. But, after 9/11 he realized that the same tyrannical ideologies that motivated the Nazis and Communists were motivating the Islamist jihad against the West. Robert studied the Qur'an, hadiths and Sira to learn about this "religion of peace," which has killed more than 270 million infidels since its founding in the 7th century. He discovered that no matter what its followers call it, Political Islam is similar to the totalitarian political ideology he escaped in Hungary. The propaganda, double-speak, intimidation and lies are designed to confuse non-believers so Islamists can subjugate them under Shariah. Robert knows that to protect our way of life, and Western civilization, we must know the truth about Political Islam, the Qur'an, Mohammad's life and the Islamist's intentions for world domination. He will speak for about 60 minutes and then answer questions for about 20 minutes. A $5 donation is appreciated to help cover our costs. The meeting location is the Norman P. Murray Community Center, Sycamore B Room, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Sign up for ACT! for America chapter announcements at www.act4oc.org |
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Non-government Events Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise and non-profit groups. First Thursday Art Walk, Laguna Beach, Thurs., April 5, 6:00 p.m., member galleries throughout Laguna Beach, including the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive at North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://firstthursdaysartwalk.com/ Laguna Dance Festival, April 5-15, headlined by River North Dance Chicago and BalletX, Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 715-5578, http://www.lagunadancefestival.org La Vida Drum Circle, Fri., April 6, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (May 5, June 4, etc.). Drummers are welcome to bring their own drums or use an extra the group has. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/full-moon-drum-circle/ Crossline Community Egg Drop, Sat., April 7, 25,000 eggs will be dropped from a helicopter, prize eggs and giveaways, registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the first drop is at 11:00 a.m., Sat., Apr. 7, Crossline Church, 23331 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0250 http://www.crosslinechurch.com Easter Family Fair, Sat., Apr. 7, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., egg hunt, games, face painting, music, food and more, Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.moochurch.org Quarter Mania fundraiser to benefit A Way of Life retreat for women who have had cancer, Sat., April 7, auction from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 10:45 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., $20 cost includes lunch. OLN Conference Center, 1938 Avenida del Oro, Oceanside. RSVP by March 23, Sue LaVoie, 6516 California Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805. For more information, call Sue LaVoie, (562) 480-4163, or Melissa Maki, (619) 840-0970. Concerts at Soka University: Jazz Monsters featuring Gerald Wilson’s Big Band on Fri., Apr. 13, 7:00 p.m.; Pacific Symphony featuring Karen Gomyo on Sat., Apr. 28, 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu/news_events/events/default.aspx Sunset Wine Tasting, Fri., Apr. 20, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, (800) 797-7753, http://www.californiawinefestival.com/eventschedule.html Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at Michaels, ongoing and new classes throughout March: sewing, Wilton Decorating, painting and crafts, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes this week: how to sew, decorate cakes, quilt, knit, crochet and more, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://Joann.com |
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Political and Government Events Calendar Orange County Board of Supervisors, Tues., Apr. 3, 9:30 a.m., Board Hearing Room, First Floor, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 834-3100. http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Government/Board%20of%20Supervisors/Meeting%20Schedule Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet Tues., Apr. 3, 6:30 p.m., at the district office, 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-1234. Note the meeting is on the first Tuesday because of spring recess. http://www.svusd.org/p_subject.asp?sid=4835&sm=a3 Pat Nixon Legacy Forum at the Nixon Library and Museum, Thurs., Apr. 5, 6:30 p.m, free admission, presentation by former White House staffers on First Lady Pat Nixon’s work as an ambassador of goodwill,18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 364-1120, http://events.nixonfoundation.org/ ACT for America, Mon., Apr. 9; the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Robert Reyto, D.D.S., is a survivor of the Nazi holocaust and communist tyranny. His topic will be “The Myths and Realities of the Qur’an.” The meeting will be held at the Norman Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Moulton Niguel Water District meetings: Investment on Wed., Apr. 11, 9:00 a.m., Engineering and Operations on Mon., Apr. 16, 9:00 a.m., Finance and I.T. on Wed., Apr. 18, 9:00 a.m., Board of Directors on Thurs., Apr. 19, 5:30 p.m., 27500 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-2500, http://www.mnwd.com/board-of-directors/agenda.aspx Live Broadcast of the Hugh Hewitt Show, Thurs., Apr. 12, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring Del Wilber, author of “Rawhide Down: the Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan,” Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 464-1161, http://events.nixonfoundation.org Santa Margarita Water District meetings: Engineering Committee on Fri., Apr. 13, 7:30 a.m., Finance Committee on Fri., Apr. 20, 7:30 a.m.; Board of Directors on Wed., Apr. 25, 7:00 p.m., 26111 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 459-6420, http://www.smwd.com/about-us/meeting-agendas.html Rush Limbaugh Club of OC, Sat., April 14, breakfast meeting 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Casta Del Sol Golf Club, 27601 Casta Del Sol Road, Mission Viejo. RSVP to Bruce Brown, (949) 487-5288 or limbaughcluboc@aol.com. http://www.rushlimbaughcluboc.com Concert at the Nixon Library: Sun., Apr. 15, Southern California Children’s Chorus. No concert on Easter Sunday, April 8. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., and concerts begin at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Concerts are free and open to the public. Schedule is subject to change. Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 464-1161, http://events.nixonfoundation.org/concerts/ Capistrano Valley Republican Women Federated, Wed., Apr. 18, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., program to be announced, Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano, RSVP to Sue Schultz, (949) 240-6799, esue39@cox.net Saddleback Republican Assembly meets on Thurs., Apr. 19, 7:00 p.m.; program to be announced. SRA meets on third Thursdays at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Jacaranda Room-B, Mission Viejo. For information call (949) 360-1717. El Toro Water District meetings: Engineering, Finance, Insurance Committee on Tues., Apr. 24, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Board of Directors on Thurs., Apr. 26, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ETWD, 24251 Los Alisos Blvd., Lake Forest, (949) 837-0660, http://www.etwd.com/ Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, regular meeting on Wed., Apr. 25, 7:00 p.m., 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, agenda and supporting documentation are published on the website 72 hours prior to a meeting, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/ Aliso Viejo Republican Women Federated, Thurs., Apr. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., program to be announced, Aliso Viejo Conference Center, 31 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, RSVP to (949) 859-2818. South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees, Mon., Apr. 30. Meeting times unless otherwise posted: open session convenes at 5 p.m., followed by adjournment to closed session, open session reconvenes at 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., adjournment by 9:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room, Room 145, Health Sciences/District Offices Building, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 582-4999, https://www.socccd.edu Celebration of Justice, save the date, Sat., May 12, 5:00 p.m., Pacific Justice Institute fundraiser, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Anaheim. |
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The Buzz Mission Viejo Tea Party Patriots are organizing a Tax Day Protest for Mon., April 14, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on the corners of La Paz and Marguerite. Community members are invited to bring a protest sign and join the Tea Party. The program will include patriotic music and a lineup of conservative leaders who will comment on overgrown government and out-of-control spending. The peaceful protest is family fare and suitable for people of all ages. *** Watch election returns on April 3 with the Republican Party of Orange County. Elected officials, Republican clubs and volunteers will gather on Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Port Restaurant and Bar for a Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C. Primaries Reception. RSVP to (714) 453-0900. The location is 440 Heliotrope Ave., Corona Del Mar. *** Members and guests of the Mission Viejo Republican Club met on Mar. 31 to discuss activities leading up to the June 5 California Primary and Nov. 6 General Election. The club formed in 2011 and became a chartered Republican organization to encourage volunteer participation in such programs as Get Out The Vote and voter registration. *** Justice Scalia to Obama’s solicitor general: “We’re not stupid.” From a news article posted on TeaParty.org: “Justice Elena Kagan, a former solicitor general appointed by President Obama to the high court, sided with [Solicitor General Donald] Verrilli in arguing that young people should be required by the federal government to purchase health insurance because others will subsidize their health care in the future. Scalia shot back, arguing that young people will make the decision to buy health insurance eventually and do not need to be forced by the federal government to engage in commerce.” http://teapartyorg.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=4301673%3ATopic%3A633358&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic *** Looking ahead to Aug. 4, ACT for America will present Brigitte Gabriel in Irvine for its Citizens in Action Training Conference. The event will take place at the Crowne Plaza, 17941 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. ACT leaders invite citizens who are concerned about the growing threat of radical Islam and Sharia Law to learn about a plan of action to meet this evil head-on. The conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To register online, go to http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1044916 |
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