To Inform, Educate and Beautify Mesa Verde” PRESIDENT’S ...

Volume 146, Issue 1

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MESA VERDE COMMUNITY, INC.
A Non-Profit Group Established 1965

MESA VERDE COMMUNITY, INC.“To Inform, Educate and Beautify Mesa Verde”
A Non-Profit Group Established 1965
“To Inform, Educate and Beautify Mesa Verde”

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

M ME S EAS A VV EER DRE DC EO M MC UON IMT Y ,M I UN CN. I T Y , I N C . Greetings Mesa Verde that are underway. The urban growth
Community, Inc. Members and developments bring mixed feel-
FSPARILNLG NENWSELETTWESR 2L01E1TTER 2013 ings. To some this is a sign of progress
“If you lived here you would be home – and to others – this growth represents
now!” “There is no place like home!” I'm the demise of the city.
sure we have all heard these clichés be-
fore—or some slight variation thereof. The one thing that we can all agree on is
this – nothing stays the same. To which-
As it is with me, Mesa Verde is your home, ever camp you belong, I think I can
a place you cherish. Our community is one safely say, and to quote another cliché,
of the many beautiful things that the city of "Change is inevitable."
Costa Mesa offers. This is due to the nu-
merous proud owners that continue to How many of you are aware that the city
maintain their homes in pristine condition of Costa Mesa is in the process of updat-
and others who are constantly making im- ing its General Plan? State law requires
provements to their residence. A big con- that each city adopt a General Plan "for
gratulation goes out to each of you and a the physical development of a city and
thank you from your neighbors and MVCI. any land outside its boundaries which
bears relation to its planning." As re-
This year, Costa Mesa celebrated its 60th quired, the city of Costa Mesa is cur-
year anniversary. In a review of its history rently in the process of updating its Gen-
one thing is for sure, Costa Mesa as a city eral Plan for the next 10 years.
has undergone major changes over the
years. As you look around our city, you The city council will be seeking General
can witness first-hand the past as well as Plan input from a wide segment of the
the new developments and renovations
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NEWS ON OUR SCHOOLS Inside this issue:

By Martie O’Mara, Education Chair

Dr. Fred Navarro has begun local schools in order to General Meeting Notice 2-3
his second year as Superin- provide an educationally- About the General Plan 3
tendent of our Newport Mesa rich and nurturing environ- Neighborhood
Unified School District ment for every student. 4-5
(NMUSD). During the past Vox Populi
year, he has made an effort During the last year, Important Police 7
to visit all of the schools NMUSD spent $1.1 million Phone Numbers 8
within the district and has to help 11 schools bring low Coyotes in Our Midst
been visible at many meet- performing students up to Corny Corner 8
ings in the Estancia zone. grade-level proficiency. Platinum Members 8
Strategies included creating Memberships 9
Dr. Navarro welcomes parent an intensive reading in- 10
involvement and participation struction program that was Memberships Renewal Form
and strongly encourages held during summer school. 11
community support for your
Continued on page 6

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MESA VERDE COMMUNITY INC.
PROUDLY PRESENTS

COSTA MESA’S GENERAL PLAN

ROAD SHOW

Wednesday, October 2nd
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Mesa Verde Methodist Church
1701 Baker St., Costa Mesa.

Presented by City of Costa Mesa
Development Services staff

Please join us for an informative presentation—just
for our community—on the City’s General Plan,
which outlines our community’s development
goals for the future.

City staff will be on hand to hear our comments, so
come on down and don’t forget to bring your questions

and opinions to the October 2nd “Road Show!”

This program is free and
open to the public.

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1 Page 3

MVCI TO HOST GENERAL MEETING — continued from column 1—

MESA VERDE COMMUNITY INC TO HOST THE CITY OF What input is the city looking for?
COSTA MESA’S GENERAL PLAN ROAD SHOW At its heart, the General Plan represents the community’s vi-
sion for the future of Costa Mesa. The city is looking for the
The General Plan is a state-mandated public to identify planning issues, opportunities and challenges;
document that provides a “blueprint” assess the current state of development and anticipate future
for development in a city. The City of trends; and provide guidance to the city departments and deci-
Costa Mesa is in the process of up- sion‐makers in the planning and evaluation of future decisions.
dating its General Plan, which is up- The community’s vision for the future will be a series of options
dated every 10 years, and is hosting a on how to update the General Plan and ultimately a preferred
series of public meetings and “road alternative.
shows” to inform and gather the pub-
lic’s input on prevailing issues that will How can people get involved?
affect the city’s development for the Residents and other Costa Mesa stakeholders are encouraged
next 25 years. MVCI is hosting one of to participate any of a series of public meetings devoted to the
the road shows on Wednesday, Octo- General Plan update. Please see the schedule of meetings
ber 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Mesa below. You can also gather more information and submit com-
Verde Methodist Church located at 1701 Baker St., Costa ments on the city’s website at:
Mesa. We hope you are able to participate in this important
process that affects us all. www.costamesaca.gov/generalplan

UPCOMING GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOPS AND Where can I get more information?
PUBLIC HEARINGS You may contact the Planning Division at (714) 754‐5245.

 Wednesday, October 16, 2013: Circulation Element MESA VERDE COMMUNITY, INC.
Workshop, 6 to 7:30 p.m., City of Costa Mesa Emergency BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Operations Center (EOC) 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
WANNA GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
 Wednesday, November 20, 2013: Preferred Alternatives JOIN THE MVCI BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Workshop, 6 to 7:30 p.m., City of Costa Mesa Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. MVCI is always looking for new community representatives to serve on
the Board. MVCI’s Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who
 Wednesday, December 18, 2013: Policy Review Work-
shop, 6 to 7:30 p.m., City of Costa Mesa Emergency Op- serves without compensation. The Board meets once a month:
erations Center (EOC) 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH at 7PM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) Mesa Verde Methodist Church
ABOUT COSTA MESA’S GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 1701 W. Baker St.

What is the Costa Mesa General Plan? corner of Mesa Verde Drive East and Baker
The General Plan is a state‐mandated planning document that
acts as the city’s Constitution for development decisions. It If you are interested in community affairs and would like to learn more
expresses the community’s development goals and incorpo- about your community, please join us at one of our meetings. Our meet-
rates public policies for future public and private land use to ings are open to the public and we welcome you with open arms!
achieve those objectives. The General Plan is designed to
address the anticipated issues facing the city for the next 15 to For more information about meetings, please call
25 years. The seven state‐mandated elements of the General Arlene Jones at 714.540.6039
Plan are: land use, circulation (traffic), housing, conserva-
tion, open space, noise, and safety. Darnell Wyrick MVCI’s Board of Directors
Robin Leffler President
Why is an update to Costa Mesa’s General Plan needed? Vice President/Government Relations
Costa Mesa is updating portions of the General Plan to meet Arlene Jones
the changing housing, environmental, economic and growth Dennis Popp Secretary
needs of the city and its residents. Most importantly it is being Joe Panarisi Treasurer/Neighborhood Beautification
updated to incorporate the community’s vision for the future. Martie O’Meara Neighborhood Beautification
Cindy Brenneman Education
Continued next column— John Manly Member at Large
Kim Shettler Member at Large
Editor/Membership

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NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION

By Joe Panarisi, Neighborhood Beautification Chair

One of the toughest deci- We have also had great success with our
sions the Beautification “Great Improvement” signs that are posted
Committee faces is making in the yards of homeowners who have
sure our projects make a made dramatic improvements to their
lasting impression and homes. Such projects may include new
beautify Mesa Verde in the construction, landscaping, and/or general
process. We have limited funding, of course, remodeling. These signs are a small way
as the budget for the Beautification Fund is we can acknowledge and thank them for
supported entirely with the contributions made their outstanding efforts to beautify their
by our generous MVCI members. It is difficult home, and in turn, their community. If you
to make dramatic visual changes when the would like to acknowledge one of your
program budget runs around $5,000. neighbors for their home improvements,
you can drop me an email message at:
We had a sudden burst of requests for the “Do [email protected] and provide the name
not Solicit” signs in response to a and address of your nominee along with
“Neighborhood Watch” note Dennis Popp your contact information.
placed in the Lower Birds e-notifications.
These signs are available to members of MVCI We welcome your ideas and suggestions
to reduce the number of cards, brochures, fly- for beautification projects—and our mem-
ers, and miscellaneous advertising dropped on bers have come up with some clever ideas.
our porches and lawns. One member proposed landscaping the
front parkway area in front of our Post Of-
Dennis counted “before” and “after” the MVCI fice on Adams. Anybody who has been by
sign advertising. Prior to installing the sign, his there knows the area is fraught with
home porch averaged 7-12 pieces per month. patches of dirt and weeds. We loved the
Except at election time, the number decreased idea; however, upon further research, we
to 5-7 after the sign was placed. A few follow- discovered that without a water line, there
up letters led to a single apology and de- would be no way to water any plants. The
creased the flyers and cards to three every Post Office did not have any landscaping
month. budget by way of the Segerstrom Family
Trust, the owners of the property. The pro-
Presently, the same three companies leave ject would have been too expensive on a
their cards when they are in the neighborhood “go-alone” basis.
on a job; the employees may not be able to
read, at least not English, so they may be ig- The Committee’s accomplishments include:
noring the request unknowingly.  Collaborating with the Costa Mesa Pub-

Dennis said he's noticed that people carrying lic Works Dept. to resurface the alley
bags of literature to distribute just glance in the behind Coriander Drive. The alley, re-
yard, see the sign and walk by now. That cer- cently paved with concrete, provides a
tainly reduces the number of strangers visiting smooth driving surface and eliminates
the yard. It also cuts out cues to potential bur- the formation of future pot holes.
glars when the porch isn’t quickly cleared  Collaborating with the Costa Mesa Pub-
every day. lic Works Dept. to install concrete walk-
ways along Adams. The hard ground
To get your “No Solicitors” sign, please beforehand was difficult to navigate and
contact Joe Panarisi at (714) 557-7733. The was so dusty on windy days.
 Installing planters at the Shantar/
signs are available for a $12 donation. Albatross corners.
 Contacting the City’s Graffiti hotline
Don’t let your MVCI membership lapse! when graffiti is present. The Department
Please renew your membership for 2014. tends to our calls immediately. The
Graffiti hotline number is
See pg. 11 for details on membership! (714) 327-7491.

Continued on page 5

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NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION—GRAFFITI AND TRASH

By Dave Kinkade

The Broken Window Theory, as explained in If you find city our county teams to be non-
Malcolm Gladwell's book The Tipping Point, responsive, please email us at the link on our
applies to graffiti and trash in Mesa Verde and MVCI website: http://
Fairview Park. Essentially, un-removed graffiti www.mesaverdecommunityinc.org/. Both
over time promotes additional graffiti. Graffiti teams have been exceedingly responsive as
"artists" are discouraged when their have their supervisors.
"markings" are not on display for their friends
to see. Ignored trash seems to encourage Of course, the most challenging item on our
people to throw their trash on the ground. lawns, sidewalks and in our park is the resi-
due left by dogs. It's not the dogs: it's the
With diligent, timely reporting of graffiti by resi- irresponsible owners, most of whom are not
dents and concurrent timely, responsive graffiti abate- teenagers. Mutt-Mitts are provided from dispensers in
ment by Costa Mesa city staff and Orange County staff most city parks, and the plastic wrappers for the morn-
has essentially created a graffiti-free environment in ing newspapers also work well - if only all dog owners
Mesa Verde and Fairview Park. This coordinated effort had as much pride in our community as they have in
has taken some time, but continued diligence by all of their dogs.
us will keep our community graffiti free.
We sometimes pass right by beautification efforts in
A zero-tolerance attitude toward trash in our parks and Mesa Verde, usually because they’re common. It
neighborhoods will also be contagious. There are sev- seems that most of our neighbors beautify their homes
eral neighbors who make a habit of picking up trash and yards throughout the year.
when they take their daily walks. (I am obligated to do
more than my share - in penance for my actions as a The Beautification Committee will continue to give
teenager.) Beautification awards to folks nominated for their ac-
complishments by their neighbors As a memento, we
We strongly encourage all our neighbors to participate give them a letter of appreciation, signed by MVCI’s
in our Mesa Verde Zero-Tolerance effort. When you board president; and we give them a sign acknowledg-
see graffiti, no matter how small, in Costa Mesa call ing their award to prominently display in their yard for a
714-327-7491. Our city's graffiti abatement crew will month.
typically remove the graffiti within 24 hours. While city We’ve noticed that some neighborhood beautification
crews will normally only remove graffiti on city-owned projects are carried out by Costa Mesa city staff. Vari-
property, they will frequently remove prominent graffiti ous departments work on Costa Mesa’s appearance
from private property, such as block walls facing streets. but sometimes a department goes above and beyond
in responding to Mesa Verde residents. The MVCI
Removal of graffiti from county-owned property should Board recently awarded the City’s Public Works De-
be reported via their website: http://ocplanning.net/ partment a plaque in appreciation of beautification’s
neighborhood/graffiti. County property within Costa efforts beyond their routine everyday scope of respon-
Mesa includes Fairview Channel, the drain under Pla- sibilities.
centia Avenue at the entrance to the new riparian habi-
tat and ponds.

PLEASE Continued from page 4
NO: FLYERS  Maintaining great rapport with Council
SOLICITING
ADVERTISING Members and Public Works Departments.
SEC 9-137 MC (714) 754-5607
Costa Mesa Code Enforcement We have a lot more to do, and you can help.
Give us your ideas on projects you would like
BEAUTIFICATION to see accomplished, or contribute to our Be-
AWARD atification Fund. Any amount is welcome: $5,
$10, or $50. Please drop your gift in the mail
to: MVCI, PO Box 4102, Costa Mesa, 92628.
If you have any concerns or questions,
please call Joe Panarisi, 714-557-7733.

Thank you for all your past support!!!

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1 Page 6

NEWS ON OUR SCHOOLS —CONTINUED FROM PG. 1

Extra reading instruction will also Our school site meetings have been discussing
be held throughout the school how to improve security on our school campuses.
year. This should bring positive Ideas include building fences around some school
results to test scores this year. playgrounds as well as increasing police pres-
ence at all schools. No final decision has been
Meetings were held in the past made to date. In the meantime, there will be
year to explore ideas and options many fundraising events held in support of all the
for creating individual flagship programs within local schools this fall. Please try to support them.
each of the four school zones with the goal of The quality of our schools depends on it.
establishing one academic and one arts flag-
ship program in each zone. In our own Estancia The NMUSD website has a handy Resource
zone, 30% of surveyed respondents favored a Page for Parents with quick links to enrollment,
STEM/STEAM program, which emphasizes sci- school holidays, testing dates, and other informa-
ence, technology engineering, architecture, and tion on curriculum and program resources. For
math; 17% favored theater, music, and dance; more information, go to:
and 11% favored a dual language program. http://web.nmusd.us/parents

It is now in the hands of the K-12 division lead- Each school in NMUSD features its own website.
ers and principals to develop a zone-wide ap- To learn more about what’s happening in our own
proach from the input received. A full realization schools in the Estancia Zone, visit their individual
of the Flagship Program, however, may not be- websites at:
come a reality until funds are available.
This year, the district is completely revamping http://adams.nmusd.us/
their teaching methods to implement the Com-
mon Core State Standards (CCSS). This http://california.nmusd.us/
change requires extra financial resources to
train teams of teachers to identify the best http://tewinkle.nmusd.us/
strategies to move the district along the contin-
uum of implementation. http://estancia.nmusd.us/

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE—CONTINUED FROM PG. 1

community. City staff was directed by City Council information, you may also contact the Planning Divi-
to hold monthly community workshops discussing sions at 714) 754-5245.
the process and details of the draft plan in the next
few months. City staff will be meeting with a broad Respectfully,
cross section of stakeholders in the community in- Darnell Wyrick
cluding residents, land owners, business owners, President, MVCI
community groups, builders and developers, and
others as the City Council moves through the Gen- Mesa Verde Community Inc.
eral Plan Update process. invites you and the community to attend the

A General Plan Road Show will be presented by City of Costa Mesa’s General Plan
city staff during the upcoming Mesa Verde Commu- ROAD SHOW
nity Inc. General Meeting scheduled for Wednes-
day, Oct. 2, 2013: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mesa Verde October 2nd at 6:30pm
Methodist Church, 1701 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Mesa Verde Methodist Church
1701 Baker St. Costa Mesa 92626
We strongly encourage all MVCI residents, busi-
ness owners to attend the upcoming MVCI General General Meetings are supported entirely through MVCI
Meeting and participate in public workshops since membership dues. Please support MVCI by
your input is invaluable to the process. For more renewing your membership today!

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VOX POPULI – OUR MEMBERS SPEAK OUT!

By Kim Shettler, Membership Chair

Our members speak out on all things ON SAFETY:
communal. We all seem to want the  “I would implore the city council to provide adequate
same things—what’s best for the com-
munity. We want beauty and we want police coverage for our homes and streets.”
safe streets. Now if we can just get eve-  “Why can’t we get more speed bumps like the ones on
ryone else on board! Sound off!
ON BEAUTIFICATION: Country Club? Clubhouse Road needs them.”
 “Boats and covered parked cars on the streets and  “I’m still not happy with the amount of cars parked out-
RVs entering on Shantar look really bad. I have called
code enforcement but they wouldn’t do anything.” side garages. Two-thirds of homes [on bird streets] have
 “Is it illegal to have inoperative vehicles parked in 3-car garages and not one is utilized. So much for beau-
driveways for years?” tification!”
 “Hopefully the entrance to Mesa Verde at Adams and
Albatross can once again be a beautification priority.” ON THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
 “More uniform walls on the outside of our neighbor-  “Thank you for the MVCI Scholarship Program. Ask for
hood—especially Adams frontage are needed. There
are some pretty run down fences along there!” donations if necessary. I’d like to see the strong
 “Some of the newly planted trees on the loop need to neighborhood schools in Mesa Verde again. I’m thankful
be replaced. Were they guaranteed by the nursery/city my children had that experience (1963 – 1980)
gardener when planted?”  “Why don’t you have an optional donation of scholarship
 “Adams, between Albatross and Placentia, should look funds rather than taking money from your budget?”
like Victoria, with underground utilities and a tree-lined
median. It can be done safely and beautifully as there ON EMAIL/INTERNET:
is space.”  “Email updates would be great.”
 “Boats and campers should not be allowed in drive-  “Feel free to send us the newsletter via email to save
ways permanently.”
postage!”
ON INFRASTRUCTURE:  “The President’s Message is excellent! Thanks for such
 “We should fight the 405 widening! We are already
good coverage of our area in this community. We have
being overcome with toxins from the freeway. The lived here many years – since 1967!”
schools are next to it. How can they even think about  “If the newsletter is available online, some printing/
more traffic? It’s evil!” postage expenses would be reduced.”
 “I do not want Alternative 3 on the 405. No tolls. Feels
like it is double taxation with no real advantage for ON MEMBERSHIP:
Mesa Verde residents.”  “I would like to see this group become stronger with

many more members. Thank you for what you do with
such limited funds. “I’d like to see more than one news-
letter a year about what’s going on in Mesa Verde.”
 “Thanks for help keeping us posted with all that is going
on in Mesa Verde.”

ON TRAFFIC AND SPEEDING: ON LOVE FOR MESA VERDE:
 “The traffic in upper birds seems to have increased as  “Mesa Verde is such a great place to live! Thank you for

well as speeders. Closing Tanager onto Golf Course making Mesa Verde the optimum place to live in South-
would solve the problem but that won’t happen. It ern California.”
works well in lower birds.”  “We have lived in Mesa Verde for 42 years and we’re
 “Traffic is definitely getting worse around Adams/ just as happy and proud to live here as ever!”
Baker/Harbor.”  “I love Mesa Verde!”
 “Residents are speeding and not stopping at stop
signs.” We love it here too. There really is nothing like this lovely
 “Mesa Verde residents need to drive safely in their community. That’s why we want to keep it great! Thank you
own community. Stop speeding and come to full stops for your continued input and interest in all things Mesa
at stop signs.” Verde.
 “There are too many speeders on Clubhouse by Ad-
ams School.” Please come to our General Meeting on October 2nd!
 “Traffic is way too fast on Adams from Huntington You will have the opportunity to interact with city devel-
Beach east into Costa Mesa. The light pattern at Ad- opment personnel who may be able to address many of
ams/Albatross needs adjusting.” your concerns.

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1 Page 8

WHO YA GONNA CALL?

IMPORTANT POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS

(From Kelly’s Crime Corner, a newsletter by the CMPD)

Everyone knows that if you COMMONLY ASKED-FOR PHONE NUMBERS

have an emergency, you

need to dial 9-1-1. Many  EMERGENCY 9-1-1

people are also familiar with  Animal Control 714 754-5311

the Police Department’s  Crime Prevention 714 754-4876

non-emergency number,  Code Enf. (City Hall) 714 754-5059

too – 714 754-5255. But  Detective Bureau 714 754-5206

what if you need to reach  Front Desk 714 754-5281

other departments within  Gang Office 714 754-5075

the Police Department?  Graffiti Hotline 714 327-7491

 Narcotics Hotline 714 754-5656

What if you want to know how to obtain a copy of  Property 714 754-5339

a report? What if you need to contact Animal Con-  Records Bureau 714 754-5373

trol? Or, what if want to report a pothole, graffiti, or  Traffic Eng. (City Hall) 714 754-5335

vehicles that speed up and down your street?  Parking Hotline 714 754-5290

There are many direct numbers that can get you  Livescan Appts. 714 754-5033

where you want to go without having to contact  Pot Hole Hotline 714 754-5207

dispatch and be transferred.

COYOTES IN OUR MIDST—WHAT YOU CAN DO THE CORNY CORNER
‘CUZ SOMETIMES WE JUST
Coyote sightings and attacks on pets in
Costa Mesa have been on the rise in re- NEED A LAUGH!
cent months. The City of Costa Mesa of-
fers the following tips to help curb the coy-  A waiter walks up to a customer
ote problem. and says, "And how did you find
 Do not feed coyotes. your steak, sir?" The customer
 Eliminate sources of water, particularly in dry climates. replies, “I just moved my potato and
 Position bird feeders so that coyotes can't get to the feed. Coyotes there it was!"

are attracted by bread, table scraps, and even seed. Coyotes may  Why couldn't the bicycle stand up?
also be attracted by birds and rodents that come to the feeders. Because it was two tired.
 Do not discard edible garbage where coyotes can get to it.
 Secure garbage containers and eliminate garbage odors.  One day, a pastor decides to skip church and go play
 Feed pets indoors whenever possible. Pick up any leftovers if golf. God and Jesus are sitting up in Heaven watching
feeding outdoors. this happen. God turns to Jesus and says, Watch this."
 Store pet and livestock feed where it is inaccessible to wildlife. He twirls his finger, and the pastor hits a very difficult
 Trim and clean, near ground level, any shrubbery that provides hole-in-one. Jesus is upset and asks God, "Why did
hiding cover for coyotes or prey. you do that?" God grins and says, "Who's he gonna
 Fencing your yard could deter coyotes. The fence should be at tell?"
least six feet high with the bottom extending at least six inches
below the ground for best results.  I never wanted to believe that my Dad was stealing
 Do not leave small children unattended outside if coyotes have from his job as a road worker. But when I got home, all
been frequenting the area. the signs were there.
 Do not allow pets to run free.
 Keep pets safely confined and provide secure nighttime housing  I told my friend that she drew her eyebrows on too
for them. high. Boy, did she looked
 Walk your dog on a leash and accompany your pet outside, surprised.
especially at night.
 Two drums and a cymbal
fall off a cliff.
Duh dum chh!

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OUR 2013 PLATINUM CLUB MEMBERS

Mesa Verde families join the Platinum Club to help us enhance our ability to better serve Mesa Verde and the Costa
Mesa community at large. A big thank you goes out to each of our 2013 Platinum Club members.
Platinum Club memberships are $50.00 a year.

Tim & Nickie Anderson Doris Lee
Ken & Angela Ashton Mark & Barbara Les
Len & Rita Bekemeyer Mark Loeffler
Henry & Nancy Blaes Robert & Barbara Love
Ernie & Suzy Bunnell John & Sheree Manly
Rick & LuAnn Campo Mesa Verde Plaza
Eileen Cirillo Joe & Sandra Moyer
Chris & Tracy Clevidence Ted & Phyllis Nehrenberg
Joan Davis Robert & Cheryl Ooten
Paul & Arlene Flanagan James & Gerry Peterson
Dirk & Susan Flannery Greg & Jennifer Pritchett
Gary & Cleone Frost Steve & Mary Rhorer
Jack & Marte Ganoung Stanley & Elinor Rodriguez
John & Glenna Granzella Will & Marcia Sauerbrey
Ken & Sue Harrison Tom & Barbara Schworer
Margaret Hope A. Harvey & Roberta Smith
Bob & Shari Jameson Scott & Kelley Smith
Mike & Julie Johnston Steve & Chris Sumpter
Tom & Jan Juengel Leslie & Tari Taylor
Bob & Ginger Juneman David & Linda Vaughan
Raymond & Sue Kaleel David & Nancy Walden
Randy & Linda Kearns Loren & Carol Wall
John & Julie King Harold & Joyce Weitzberg
Thomas & Sheila Kolanoski Richard & Melinda Wells
Kurth & Sue Krause Tim & Liz Wigmore
Mark & Cheryl Law
JoAnn Wort
Darnell Wyrick
Dennis & Kris Young

Page 10 2013 MEMBERSHIP as of August 31, 2013 FALL NEWSLETTER 2013
The following is our list of 2013 members.
Chuck & Stella Adkins James & Gerry Peterson
Tim & Nickie Anderson Dirk & Susan Flannery Steve & Liz Klein Chuck Pieper
John & Frances Applegate Gary & Beverly Fleer Thomas & Sheila Kolanoski John & Catherine Pierson
Doug & Terry Arnold Bill & Bette Flick Kurth & Sue Krause Edward & Regina Pinero
Ken & Angela Ashton Frank & Jean Forbath Harold & Rose Kravitz William Polder
Alan & Victoria Baer Phyllis Francy Stephen & Carol Kreisle Dan Pollin
Phil Barklow Marilyn Frenz Evan & Peggi Krewson Dennis & Rita Popp
Ron & JoAn Barnett Chuck & Carol Friedersdorf Mark & Cheryl Law Theodore & Sandra Poulos
Edward & Patricia Bauer Gary & Cleone Frost Peter & Marilyn Lazorek Greg & Jennifer Pritchett
Len & Rita Bekemeyer Peter & Jo Ann Fuerbringer Koenraad & Wendy Lecot Keith & Lois Raffel
Alan & Carol Bernstein K. & Shiz Fujimoto Doris Lee Dale & Alice Raymond
Timothy Besnyl Don & Kathy Furr Robin & Wayne Leffler Dennis & Jo Ann Reinholt
Tim & Diane Bjelland Jeanne Gallagher Mark & Barbara Les Frank & Connie Renn
Henry & Nancy Blaes Jack & Marte Ganoung Xavier & Patrina Limon Steve & Mary Rhorer
Joe & Niki Boustani Robert & Lisa Gildea Jacqueline Little Bob Richards
Charles & Jo Ann Bozza Art & Mary Ellen Goddard Mark Loeffler Gayle Rindge
Robert & Dale Braun Hilario & Maria Gonzalez Dianne Lohan Stanley & Elinor Rodriguez
Tom & Cindy Brenneman John & Glenna Granzella Valerie Lorenz Bob & Sue Romaine
Ted Brisso Dana & Debra Greeley Robert & Barbara Love Martin & Annette Rosenfeld
Harvey & Phyllis Brody Jay & Bette Rothman
Bruce & Linda Brown Kay Grimm Samuel & Rebecca Maehara Jon & Patricia Rowe
Ernie & Suzy Bunnell Harris Gutmacher John & Julie Maglione Randy Rozar
Carol Burke Mike & Bev Haas John & Sheree Manly David & Louise Rusher
Frances Burton Paul Hackleman Jim & Ann Mansfield Dan & Barbara Rycroft
Rick & LuAnn Campo Jack & Julia Hall Norman & Linda Manz Tom & Debbie Sargent
Gordon & Gretchen Cannon Paul & Jean Hamilton Monique Martens Will & Marcia Sauerbrey
Bob & Ahme Carpenter Jane Hanson Nina Marth Sharon Saville
William & Janet Carroll Neil & Harriet Harrington Barbara Martin Joan Schreiber
The Chee’s Nancy Harrison Marc & Noreen Mason Bob & Mary Schureman
Mike & Grace Chitjian Ken & Sue Harrison George & Margarete Matacek David & Patsy Schweitzer
Sam & Bonnie Chung Eva Hernandez Bill & Cathy Boyd McCarty Tom & Barbara Schworer
Richard & Meredith Churchill Cliff & Nancy Herring Merlin McClaren Joan Scott
Eileen Cirillo The Hicks/Irvin Family Allister & Sharon McIntosh Steven & Anke Secrest
Chris & Tracy Clevidence Steve & Diana Hilbert Richard & Jo Mehren The Shaefer/Inglis Family
William Cloud George & Ramona Hill Mesa Verde Plaza Nora Sharpe
Gunnel Cole Margaret Hope Jim & Elsie Minikus Allan & Kathleen Shemke
Gary Colon John & Ann Hosier Randy & Paulette Montandon Chris and Kim Shettler
Gene & Gloria Connelly Paula Houck Charles & Margaret Mooney Bob Simons
The Cote’s Don & Cathy Hull Shedrick Moore Ron & Rita Simpson
Robert & Roberta Cowley H.R. Hundley Rolan & Carol Morel Marc & Rebecca Smaniotto
Gerry Crisler Brian & Julia Hunt Joe & Sandra Moyer Scott & Kelley Smith
Don & Virginia Crocker Brian Hunt George & Nadine Nakai Larry & Kay Marcantonio Smith
Tom & Charlene Crosson Eugene & Trudy Hutchins Darrell & Sherrie Neft A. Harvey & Roberta Smith
Alice Jean Dale Bob & Shari Jameson Ted & Phyllis Nehrenberg Aram & Margaret Solomonian
Joan Davis Dick & Charlene Johnson Ron & Tessy Nipper William & Nancy Souza
Haruyo D'Elia Johnny & Dorothy Johnson Larry & Pat Noon Dean & Donna Stapleton
Robert & Nona DePasquale Mike & Julie Johnston Jack & Cindy Norek Mrs. Lou Stead
DessRosier Tom & Arlene Jones John & Rosalie O'Brien John Stephens
Dave & Pat Detro Schuyler & Valorie Joyner Valerie O’Brien Doug & Sherry Stewart
Doug & Linda Deutsch Tom & Jan Juengel Mike & Debbie Ogorek Veronica Straub
Scott & Greta Dever Richard & Ellen Juge Ray & Ursula Oien Charles Straub
Tom Dewey Bob & Ginger Juneman The O'Keefe’s Clifton & Isabel Stuewe
Harry & Kathy Dice Terry & Gale Jurgensen Jack & Martha O’Meara Julie Sturdevant
Phillip & Gloria Diment Raymond & Sue Kaleel Robert & Cheryl Ooten Steve & Chris Sumpter
Ken & Dottie Duddridge Edward & Luanna Kao Ray & Donna Ott William & Helen Susman
Jeff & June Elsten Hanako Kawai Joe & Adriana Panarisi Todd & Diana Sveslosky
Patricia Evans Randy & Linda Kearns Kenneth & Jackie Parker Chuck & Christine Sweeney
The Feldon’s Michael & Madeline Kennedy Phyllis Cool & Gene Parrill Lois Taube
Gary & Jill Fenati The Keshishian’s Andy & Cindy Parsons Leslie & Tari Taylor
Alvin & Portia Fischer John & Barbara Kincaid Thomas & Cindy Pastors Tom & Alvia Thomas
Paul & Arlene Flanagan Joan Kindel Doug & Carole Patton
John & Julie King Jody Pedri Continued next page
William & Rosemarie King Bill & Marge Pemberton

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MESA VERDE COMMUNITY, INC. 2014 MEMBERSHIP FORM

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY Name
CHECK ONE Address
Phone
Platinum Club - $50.00 FAX
Annual - $15.00 Email
2 Years - $30.00
3 Years - $45.00 Let us know what you think!

OPTIONAL:
NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION FUND
 $5.00  $10.00  $15.00
 $25.00  Other$

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
 $5.00  $10.00  $15.00
 $25.00  Other$

Total Enclosed: $

Please make check payable to Mesa Verde Community, Inc. and send to:
Mesa Verde Community, Inc. PO Box 4102 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-4102 (949) 225-4296

ABOUT YOUR MVCI MEMBERSHIP: There are so many issues that affect our every day lives: traffic and safety, security, mixed-use development,
civic issues, the airport, our schools—the list goes on and on—and it can be overwhelming to keep up on everything. Fortunately, your MVCI board of
directors has expertise in multiple areas. We meet monthly to discuss issues and strategize on mitigating any potential negative impacts. We attend
public meetings. We write our representatives. We host general meetings to bring you relevant topics we feel are of greatest significance and interest.
We send out newsletters. In return, we depend on you—our members– for the organization’s survival. Without our members, we would be unable to
support our mission, sustain program operations, and effect change in our community. We hope you will continue your support for MVCI by renewing
your membership. If your name is not listed on the 2014 membership list below, won’t you please renew your membership today? Your community is
depending on you! Thank you.

2013 Members—continued from page 10 2014 MEMBERSHIP as of August 31, 2013
The following households are all current in their memberships and do no have
Charles & Jean Trom
Ron & Eleanor Tymins to worry about renewing—one of the benefits of our multi-year
Robert & Rumi Uragami
Russel & Carri Lang VanDegrift memberships! Thank you!
David & Linda Vaughan
Richard & Sandra vonLangen Alan & Victoria Baer Robert & Lisa Gildea Keith & Lois Raffel
James & Beverly Wahner Ron & JoAn Barnett Hilario & Maria Gonzalez Dale & Alice Raymond
David & Nancy Walden Alan & Carol Bernstein Dana & Debra Greeley Steve & Mary Rhorer
Loren & Carol Wall Tim & Diane Bjelland Paul Hackleman David & Louise Rusher
Mark & Ruth Webster Robert & Dale Braun Paul & Jean Hamilton Sharon Saville
Harold & Joyce Weitzberg Harvey & Phyllis Brody Brian & Julia Hunt Bob & Mary Schureman
Richard & Melinda Wells William & Janet Carroll Richard & Ellen Juge Ron & Rita Simpson
Leona Wenrick William Cloud Edward & Luanna Kao Larry & Kay Marcantonio Smith
Thomas & Kristina Wesley Gary Colon Randy & Linda Kearns Dean & Donna Stapleton
Kathleen Whelan Gene & Gloria Connelly Nina Marth Clifton & Isabel Stuewe
Kenton & Betsy White Gerry Crisler Barbara Martin William & Helen Susman
Tim & Liz Wigmore Alice Jean Dale Marc & Noreen Mason Chuck & Christine Sweeney
Donald & Ann Williams Haruyo D'Elia George & Margarete Matacek Tom & Alvia Thomas
Tom & Sheila Williams Doug & Linda Deutsch Bill & Cathy Boyd McCarty Robert & Rumi Uragami
William & Judy Willis Jeff & June Elsten Charles & Margaret Mooney Harold & Joyce Weitzberg
JoAnn Wort Bill & Bette Flick Shedrick Moore Richard & Melinda Wells
Bob & Marilyn Wright Peter & Jo Ann Fuerbringer Phyllis Cool & Gene Parrill Leona Wenrick
Doug & Pam Wright K. & Shiz Fujimoto Bill & Marge Pemberton William & Judy Willis
Darnell Wyrick Don & Kathy Furr Theodore & Sandra Poulos Darnell Wyrick
Dennis & Kris Young

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Costa Mesa, CA 92628-4102
Phone: 949-225-4296 SANTA ANA, CA
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Mesa Verde Community, Inc.

“To Inform, Educate, and
Beautify Mesa Verde”

In this issue:

 President’s Message
 News on Our Schools
 General Meeting—the General Plan Road Show
 About the Costa Mesa General Plan
 Neighborhood Beautification
 Vox Populi
 Membership
 Membership Form

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

NOT A MEMBER? PLEASE JOIN TODAY!
Mesa Verde Community, Inc.
P.O. Box 4102
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-4102

(949) 225-4296 Visit us on the
web at www.mesaverdecommunityinc.org