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Avalon Schools class of 2002
will graduate this Thursday, June
13. Ceremonies begin at 4:30
p.m and will take place at the
Casino Theater.
That same day there will be a
fifth grade promotional ceremo-
ny to middle school at 11 a.m in
the school auditorium; and at 1
p.m in the auditorium there will
be an eighth grade promotional
ceremony to high school.
Film
tickets still
The Catalina Island Museum's
annual Silent Film Festival takes
place on June 20, and tickets are
still available.
"The Kid Brother" will be
shown at Avalon Theatre begin-
ning at 1 p.m. Tickets are avail-
able at the museum or by calling
510-2414. Cost is $12 for adults
and $10 for museum members.
The Avalon City Council held
the first of two public hearings
regarding both the Avalon Com-
munity Improvement Agency
and the city budget at Tuesday's
council meeting.
The city, thanks in part to the
work of City Manger Rob Clark,
is implementing major changes
to the ACIA that will more than
double the value of the agency to
the community in its lifetime.
The ACIA is funded through
property tax revenues and funds
are earmarked for infrastructure
improvements. Avalon voters
approved two measures to extend
the life of the agency and to
increase the amount of tax revenue
for the ACIA---an increase from
$100 million to $500 million.
"This issue is convoluted and
complex but it's one of the most
important to the town," said
Councilman Dan O'Connor.
"Without it we'd be dead in the
water."
According to a report Clark
gave to the council, Avalon will
have a significant amount of
money for infrastructure repairs:
$20 million in new bonds is des-
ignated for improvement projects
and $40 million is earmarked for
housing projects over the next 30
years.
Current projects that utilize
ACIA funds include the Wrigley
Terrace Road, the new Civic
Center and the materials recov-
ery facility. Projects for the next
fiscal year include netting at the
ball field, the Cabrillo Mole float at the June 18, councii meeting, of Commerce and the Avalon
replacement and the Buena Vista The council also discussed the Hospital; and to build up city
park stairway, goals of the city budget, which is reserves.
Although there was no busi- expected to be passed at the June There will be a budget work-
ness from the audience, Clark 18 meeting, shop on June 11, where all city
discussed the importance of sug- Clark said budget goals are to departments present their budget
gestions from community mem- maintain the current level of and are available for questions.
bers as to how the money will be staff; to give a modest pay The workshop will be televised
used. There will be one more increase to city employees; to on local cable Channel 3, and
opportunity for community input continue to support the Chamber will begin at 7 p.m.
by MARIE WHITTINGTON
For the second time in three
years, an Avalon Schools senior has
been appointed to the United States
Naval Academy. Soon to be known
as Cadet Canby, Dana was honored
at the city council meeting Tuesday
night with a resolution commend-
ing him for his outstanding leader-
ship qualities, academic achieve-
ments and community service.
After Canby led the council in
a smart, military salute to the flag,
City C'wrk Shirley Davy read the
resolution aloud, after which
Mayor Morrow presented it to
Dana. Sheriff's Deputy Reynoso,
who leads the Explorer Scouts, and
has worked with Canby for several
years, praised him for his outstand-
ing dedication to the troop, saying
Dana had been invaluable from
day one. His demeanor and aspira-
tions in life, were an inspiration to
his fellow scouts.
Canby has spent every week-
The Avalon City Council recognized
senior Dana Canby with a resolution.
end as drill instructor; he has
rewritten the Explorer manual,
and he is ready and able for
the accomplishments of
photo by PATTI LANGE
The Avalon Lancer baseball team ended its season as Liberty League champions. See page nine
for story.
whatever task presents itself.
At present, there are eight
girls and one boy Explorer
besides Dana. They were in
attendance Tuesday night to
honor their comrade.
Another goal long sought by
Dana was realized at the meeting.
It had been his dream to attain
the rank of sergeant in the
Explorers, and this was a high
point in the ceremony for him.
His parents came forward, and
mother Claudia pinned the
sergeant's bars on her son.
The road to Annapolis began
some tinge ago when Dana met
Senator Betty Karnette and
expressed his hope of an appoint-
ment to Annapolis. The hope
materialized when Congress-
woman Jane Harmon granted it.
He leaves for six weeks of boot
camp on June 27.
Before that, Dana and his
parents will attend a picnic at
Seal Beach Weapons Station
for students in Southern Cali-
fornia who have also been
appointed to Annapolis, so they
will have an opportunity to get
acquainted before leaving for
the Academy.
