GAINS AND LOSSES

GAINS

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Mayor Guy Carrozzo is making good on his vow to honor veterans. Last

week, bright red banners were hung in front of City Hall and along

Brookhurst Street between Warner and Edinger avenues. They’ll remain on

display all year.

OAK VIEW’S GUARDIAN

Now almost halfway through her first year as Oak View Elementary School’s

liaison, Sherri Medrano has learned the ropes. “My job consists of being

spontaneous,” said Medrano, who took over the job in September after her

great-aunt, Fran Andrade, retired after 30 years. “Whatever problem comes

through my door, I have to deal with it.”

OCEAN VIEW PROGRAMS

Ocean View High School students will soon be able to experience outdoor

adventures, art and science during a new after-school program. “We will

go on field trips, hike, fish and teach students how to use telescopes,”

said Tonya Oren, a drug prevention specialist who will lead the outdoor

program. Other activities include music recording and deejay lessons, and

a chat room so kids can talk about campus issues or personal problems.

LOSSES

MAY NOT TAKE NO

Wal-Mart developer Arnel Retail Group has told city officials it might

proceed with a lawsuit against the city and a group of residents opposed

to the chain if the results of a March vote on the matter produces

unfavorable results.

CHOOSE WORDS CAREFULLY

Mayor Dave Garofalo left the Infrastructure Committee somewhat deflated

after arriving to the group’s meeting three hours late and gruffly

dismissing a plan to educate the public about the city’s $1.3 billion in

needed improvements.

PETS IN THE PARK

Mile Square Park rangers are alarmed at the number of pets that have been

abandoned there. Dogs, chickens, rabbits, an iguana, a turtle and a

litter of 10 puppies are among the animals that have been left in park.

The rangers say they often find the animals tied to a tree or picnic

table.