Top of the World elects new board

Top of the World Neighborhood Assn. elected a new board of directors

Monday at the group’s general meeting.

New to the board is Sonia Campbell. Board members reelected were

Chris Brazelton, Dave Connell, Michelle Falkowski, Gene Felder, Les

Miklosy, John Robinson, Gary Schwager, Karen Schwager, Margot

Seeholzer, Paul Tackabury, Todd Thornton, Piero Wemyss, Carolyn Wood

and Scott Woodard.

The evening’s highlight was a presentation by Laguna Beach Fire

Department Battalion Chief Kris Head on how residents can make

defensible space and fuel modification zones on their individual

properties.

Fire Chief Mike Macey was on hand to make additional comments and

answer questions. Fire prevention information is online at the city’s

website at o7www.lagunabeachcity.netf7.

John Robinson presented the Alta Laguna Boulevard median concept;

Dave Connell spoke on excess nonnative vegetation; and Gary Schwager

gave an overview of the association’s efforts to preserve public

views around Alta Laguna Park.

President Piero Wemyss thanked Todd Thornton and Frank Tully, who

are leaving the board. Thornton served on the board for eight years

as treasurer and was involved in fighting the proposed commercial

airport at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.

The group will sponsor a pot-luck neighborhood picnic at 3 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Alta Laguna Park.

For more information, contact Gene Felder at (949) 939-7257.