THE "DP 103" ANNOUNCED!
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TODAY IS "DP 103" DAY!
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The good folks at the Daily Pilot chose today, the last day of the year, to announce the latest iteration of the DP 103 - one hundred three people and things that they deemed to be the most influential in the Newport-Mesa community over the past year. Here's the link to the article.
MOST ON MY LIST MADE THE CUT
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SIDE-BY-SIDE
For the second time I was included in this list, which made me smile.
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OPPONENTS JUXTAPOSED
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WHAT A "SANDWICH"!
I, on the other hand, at #65 am the
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RIGHEIMER NOT MY CHOICE FOR #1
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I was surprised at the ranking of Jim Righeimer as #1, but I suppose it makes some sense - even though he doesn't. This year there probably has been no more controversial a local figure than old Riggy. My choice for the top spot would have been soon-to-retire Costa Mesa City Manager Allan Roeder. In my book, he tops the list - any list - when it comes to his contribution to our community. Instead, the editors placed him at #3, just ahead of his Newport Beach peer, Dave Kiff.
MC EVOY ON THE LIST
I was hap
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SOME MISSING "REGULARS"
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There were a few "regulars" who didn't appear this year, including a grumpy old guy who operates another local blog. That's OK, though... this is a fun thing and I'm sure he lives every day without a smile.
THANKS TO THE DAILY PILOT
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
So, on the 44th anniversary of our very first date, my sweet and patient wife and
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Labels: Allan Roeder, Barbara Venezia, Chris McEvoy, Crissy Brooks, Dave Ellis, Dave Kiff, DP 103, Guy Lemmon, Jim Righeimer, Jose Solorio, Sandra Genis, Steve Beazley