Pride Awards
In 2000, the Lantern Village Association began recognizing owners who improved their properties. Board member Lara Anderson (now city councilwoman) stated, “Recipients are acknowledged for demonstrating their ‘pride in ownership’ and adding value to their property, the Lantern Village, and the City of Dana Point.” Past-president Bill Shepherd stated, “Some very unique...
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The Friendly Pedestrian A Beautiful City Must Be a Clean City! The last time that I wrote to you, I had just purchased a two-wheel shopping cart from Target’s. Well, I did so much toting with full loads of groceries that the wheels wore out. I was able to find two new wheels online, and had them installed. So, I am back on street almost daily, sometimes with the cart and...
Read MoreIt Didn’t Happen by Accident!
Lantern Village . . . It Didn’t Happen by Accident! by Chuck Johannsen In February, 1994 the Dana Point News reported, “In the heart of Dana Point…squats a cluster of bungalows even city officials call a disgrace. Splintered doors swing open with a gentle push, and dirt brown paint peels off in sheets. Inside, cockroaches crawl across graffiti-covered walls, and gaping holes ventilate...
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Code Enforcement Team Works with LVA Residents by Rod Howorth In case you haven’t noticed, things are looking pretty darned good in the Lantern Village these days. The LVA’s slogan, “Dedicated to Neighborhood Improvement”, is working, and we have all been seeing good solid progress over the years. This is due in great part to the LVA’s good working relationship with the City of...
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