Congratulations to Dorothy Wallingsford, Yorba Linda Citizen of the Year!
Dorothy Wallingsford and her family moved to Yorba Linda in 1964 from La Habra where she had been active in the La Habra PTA and Cub Scouts. Throughout the 1970’s she donated most of her spare time to the Red Cross organizing the Yorba Linda Blood Bank and to the Meal on Wheels Program. In 1974, Ms. Wallingsford helped to organize the Yorba Linda Senior Citizens Club and was elected their Vice President. In 1977, the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce awarded her with the Woman of the Year Award.
As an active member of the Yorba Linda Historical Society, Dorothy Wallingsford has played an important role in the creation and operation of the Susanna Bixby Bryant Ranch Museum. In addition to raising funds for the Museum, she has worked as a docent giving guided tours to visitors.
Ms. Wallingsford also provides volunteer service to the Friends of the Yorba Linda Public Library, the Yorba Linda United Methodist Church, and the Philanthropic Education Organization which raises scholarship funds for disadvantaged women.
Ms. Wallingsford will receive the 2008 Citizen of the Year Award at the Mayor’s State of the City luncheon on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Attendance to the event is by ticket only. Details on how and where to obtain tickets will be available in the coming weeks.
Council Updates
Town Center Study Session
The Yorba Linda City Council will be holding a public study session workshop on Tuesday, September 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. to review the Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee Final Report and discuss how to proceed with the Town Center implementation process. The meeting will be held in the City Council chamber at City Hall.
Revitalization of Yorba Linda’s downtown core, known as the Town Center, has been a priority of the City and community for many years. You can use the links below to get more information about the Town Center and the Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), including copies of meeting agenda and minutes, public input, and a copy of its Final Report. Please join us to learn more about the process and become involved.
Blue ribbon Final report:
http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/government/towncenter/Blue%20Ribbon%20Committee/BRC%20Report-Final.pdf
Blue Ribbon Committee:
http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/government/towncenter/Blue%20Ribbon%20Committee/BRC%20home.php
Town Center Information:
http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/government/towncenter/Town%20Center%20home.ph
- Town Center Investigation: The Council has been discussing the events that occurred the last time our Town Center Project was attempted. My goal has always been about the process in making sure the community has maximal opportunity to give input along the way, in a safe environment driven by the residents and not by an over-zealous developer. The original “Request For Proposal” went out to hire a private investigator to look at the records, talk to parties involved and determine what went wrong, why and allow us to remedy the situation. I along with four Council members thought this approach was too encompassing and could easily become a “witch hunt” without accomplishing our goal. At the last Council meeting, it was decided the new interim City Manager would do an administrative review of the process and make recommendations to the Council on how to proceed. The goal is to narrow the focus of the review to very specific questions, allow outside agencies to determine if wrong-doing occurred and develop procedures to help prevent the same things from occurring again. I believe this approach will ultimately get to our stated goal without creating a caustic environment for our City staff and community, reduce the financial liability to our community and give clear understanding of roles while we go forward with our current attempt at developing our Town Center. It is time to move forward in a positive direction and ensure a successful project that we can all enjoy!
Congratulations and Thank You to our Engineering Department !!!
Our Engineering Department has done an outstanding job this year in securing nearly $2 million in additional funding for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) street improvements. They have recently been awarded $1.5 million dollars for the following projects: 1) the pavement rehabilitation of Paseo de las Palomas and Buena Vista. 2) The upcoming Esperanza Road Cape Seal project. All of these projects are now under design and are scheduled for construction in FY 08/09. Great job!!!
Congratulations to our newest Yorba Linda Athletic Wall Of Fame Recipients!!
Two teams and four individuals were recognized at the Yorba Linda Athletic Wall of Fame Ceremony. Their remarkable accomplishments were acknowledge by placing an engraved plaques with their names on the Athletic Wall of Fame outside the Tommy LaSorda Filed House. They are:
Esparanza Mens' Volleyball Team
The Esperanza High School Cheer and Song Program
Ryan Bousquet
Emily Dunn
Jayson Jablonsky
Lucille Mahoney
The Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee presented its final report to the City Council February 5. If you would like to read a copy of the report, you can find it on the City's web site. See attached link. You are more than welcome to submit your comments regarding their report.
http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/government/towncenter/BRC%20Draft%20Report-10-22.pdf
The Veterans Memorial Association is selling bricks to create the "Walk of Honor" for the Memorial to be place in Veterans Park. They are to honor those who have served our country in the past or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. If you are interested in purchasing a brick in honor of a veteran or in honor of someone currently serving, please contact Sue Fenwick at 714-777-4551.
Congratulations to:
Dorothy Wallingsford, Yorba Linda Citizen of the Year 2008
Caitlin Breann Rose for attaining her Girl Scout Gold Award
Amanda Victoria Eng for attaining her girls Scout Gold Award
Wesley Heuler: for attaining his Eagle Scout Award
Julia Astle, Yorba Linda 2007 Citizen of the Year
Jessie Sioson for being elected as President of the United Bulakenos of California. This organization raises money to help those in need in the Phillipine Bulacan Province.
Jeff Matthew Yostanto for attaining his Eagle Scout Award.
Joshua Aaron Macshane for attaining his Eagle Scout Award.
Brian Andrew Baalbergen for attaining his Eagle Scout Award. Best wishes to Brian. He enlisted in the United States Navy and left for boot camp the day after his award ceremony. Thank you for your committment to serve Our Country!
Brandon Michael Caballero attained his Eagle Scout Award.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Yorba Linda High School was held April 4, 2007. the event was attended by members of the Yorba and Peralta Families, past and present School Board Members, Past superintendent Jim Fleming, Council Members from Yorba Linda, Brea and Placentia and other notable community members. A tribute was given on behalf of Nathan Shappell for his generosity in helping Yorba Linda realize this dream. The school is tentatively scheduled to open Fall 2010.
Steven M. Fitkin attained his Eagle Scout Award.
Opportunities to Volunteer:
Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs
Do you have a dog that is great with people and would love to help others?
The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit organization which evaluates, tests, trains, qualifies and supports therapy dogs for the purpose of giving loving and empathic support in nursing homes, hospitals, psychiatric wards and other facilities where emotional service dogs are indispensable. These dogs, once they qualify to become members of The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. will receive many benefits including primary accident and liability insurance within the US, therapy dog equipment, post card mailings and quarterly newsletters. Visit our web site for more information : www.golden-dogs.org
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