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By MARK D . CRANTZ
The Laguna Beach Unified School District released its 2023 Annual Report . I got this report by mail . It said , “ Hi , Neighbor .” The postman parroted , “ Hi , neighbor ,” when he handed it to me and added , “$ 20 , please .” I gasped . “ What ? Did the school district send this report COD ( collect on delivery )?’’ The postman
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chuckled . “ No , no . It ’ s a suggested tip for delivering you good news . The kids are getting educated , and the schools are financially healthy . Good news , right ? $ 20 please .”
Well , the postman always rings twice , I thought . I had never heard of tipping for good news . I probably should just hand over the $ 20 and be done with it . I don ’ t get much good news . Tipping could only amount to $ 40 , $ 60 a year at most . “ Well … you know … I got a better idea ,” I said . “ I ’ ll give you $ 20 if you give me $ 20 every time I get bad news .” The postman winced . “ Cannot do , bro . I ’ ve seen your mail . If I agreed , I would be as bankrupt as the US Post Office . Look , I just want to keep pace with the coffee baristas .”
The report emphasized going beyond basic reading , writing and arithmetic . The school district shared its Living Library Initiative . “ The Laguna Beach Unified School District invites the public to share their knowledge and life stories to foster a new generation of informed learners and leaders . The Living Library connects students with local experts
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for brief sessions designed to cultivate a love for learning and curiosity . It allows students to explore various subjects and career paths , enhancing their education with real-world perspectives and tailored interactions .”
Sounds good , right ? You ’ ve lived a lifetime . You probably have a lifetime of regrets , sorrows , misadventures and resulting jail time . Why not explain to kids how the deck is stacked against them ? They ’ re never going to get ahead . The Man will keep them under their thumb with mortgages embedded by heavy laden interest ; there will be ever-rising property taxes , irrespective of market value , then a lifetime paying tuition costs , and finally , another generation that will never leave home they now only dream of . Yes , let ’ s rip off the band-aid and tell them now .
I think I ’ ll volunteer . I participated once in this kind of initiative . Back in the 80s , I worked at a not-for-profit teaching hospital HMO . The Illinois HMO Executives Association hired a group of retired business executives to mentor working HMO employees and share their expertise in business ,
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marketing , and accounting practices . My assigned mentor was a retired marketing vice president of Spiegel Catalog . He was a nice man , regaling me with marketing stories peppered with advice . After a few months , my boss asked me how the mentoring was going . I knew this was a favored highlevel project , so I looked my boss in the eye and said , “ He sure knows his marketing . In my marketing presentations , he has suggested to stand very still in my underwear , just like the catalogs required in his day .” Of course , this advice was never given , but it was the story I told the boss to suggest my time could be better spent elsewhere .
Now , don ’ t get me wrong . I ’ m in support of the Living Library Initiative . I ’ ve been stretching and folding myself to fit on a library shelf to wait for a teenager to check out a guy filled with many stories with perhaps a smattering of good advice between the pages of life .
Crantz tells the Indy that the stretching is easier than the folding up part . He asks organizers for a low library shelf . It will help .
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cash / check payable to the Laguna Beach Business Club the day of the meeting . Space is limited . Guests , be sure to receive RSVP confirmation . For more information about the LBBC or to register to attend the meeting please either visit our website at lagunabeachbusinessclub . com or write at : Info @ LagunaBeachBusinessClub . com .
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Laguna Art Museum upcoming events
Educator Night – Saturday , March 28 at 4:45 p . m .
Join Laguna Art Museum for our upcoming Educator Night ! Educators will have the museum to themselves for an exclusive look at our new museum exhibitions , fun art-making activities and a chance to meet new educator friends . Leave with a free museum catalog , enter a raffle to win more prizes , and sign up free to a museum program . More information can be found at this link .
Jean Stern Presents : The Life and Art of Donna Schuster – Sunday , April 14 at 10 a . m .
In this lecture , art historian and LAM Curatorial Fellow Jean Stern will discuss the life and art of Donna Norine Schuster ( 1883- 1953 ) in a slide-illustrated lecture . Schuster was a superb artist born into a wealthy family in Milwaukee . While many other women artists of
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her generation could not get steady representation and income from a commercial art gallery , Schuster ’ s income was secure and as such , she was free to experiment with a variety of artistic styles . She arrived in Los Angeles in 1913 and quickly became a member of the California Art Club and in 1918 , the Laguna Beach Art Association . She maintained homes in Los Angeles and for a while in Laguna Beach . She was proficient in oil paint and watercolor . The Life and Art of Donna Schuster comprises about 85 images and lasts approximately 50 minutes , with time afterwards for questions . More information can be found at this link .
What ’ s It Worth ? – Jewelry Edition – Saturday , April 20 at 1 p . m .
John Moran Auctioneers & Appraisers , in partnership with the Laguna Art Museum , invites the public to have up to five jewelry items professionally valued . Appraisers at John Moran Auctioneers will provide a verbal valuation of your treasures . Please find below a full list of items that may be valued . Items cannot be left unattended within the museum . Guests to the “ What ’ s it Worth ” may bring items ( up to 5 ) including fine jewelry , timepieces , and costume jewelry . Photographs / cellphone images may also be evaluated if items cannot not be brought into the museum . More information can be found at this link .
Panel Discussion : The Fine Art of Jewelry – Saturday , April 20 at 11 a . m .
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring esteemed experts and connoisseurs in the realm of
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jewelry . Discover the secrets behind what makes a piece of jewelry truly exceptional , learn about the market trends shaping the industry , and gain practical tips on how to protect your jewelry to ensure its longevity and enduring beauty . Whether you ’ re an avid collector , a budding designer , or simply passionate about the artistry of jewelry , this panel discussion is a not-to-be-missed event . Moran Auctioneers and Appraisers will value your timepieces , fine jewelry , designer jewelry , costume jewelry , etc .
Visit www . lagunaartmuseum . org / events for more information about all events .
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the snake . The chest is the least common but also the deadliest , as it is closer to the heart .
If your dog gets bitten , carry it and keep the bite at or above heart level to reduce blood flow to the bite area .
The Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center is in the process of putting together a Rattlesnake Aversion Training class at the hospital . During these classes , the dogs will work with defanged rattlesnakes to learn how to avoid the sound of a rattlesnake when heard in the wild . If people would like to sign up , they can email us at lagunabeachvetmed @ gmail . com . The Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center is located at 1855 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach . More information is available at www . lagunabeachvet . com .
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Kaufman Jurisprudence Award .
Like us , Joanna knows that trust is the most valuable trait required for elected officials . She has earned our trust through honesty , good judgment , and integrity .
Having a reliable partner in Congress is key to advocating for our needs specific to Orange County : growing our economy , ending homelessness , creating jobs , protecting our coast , planning our infrastructure for a sustainable future , keeping our communities safe , and protecting our rights in the face of repeated attacks . Joanna Weiss is not just the best candidate in this primary election , she is the only candidate who can defeat Scott Baugh , the likely Republican nominee , in November . The path to Democrats regaining control of the U . S . House of Representatives runs through this district , and we must do everything we can to keep this seat blue . Fortunately , we have a great candidate Joanna Weiss , who will be a wonderful , trusted representative for us in Washington .
Cottie Petrie-Norris is a member of the California State Assembly . Katrina Foley is a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and Chair of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust . Ashleigh Aitken is the mayor of Anaheim , the largest city in Orange County . Sue Kempf is the mayor of Laguna Beach .
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