Avalon Beautiful reinstates 'House of the Month' program
June 2014 House of the
Month
Avalon Beautiful is excited to
announce the return of the House
of the Month program. This pro-
gram was originally introduced
to the City of Avalon by Avalon
Beautiful in 1997 and followed
a tradition that Mr. EK. Wrigley
had of honoring the most beauti-
fully kept homes on Old Tremont
Street.
The House of the Month rec-
ognition highlights a home and
homeowner that has made a con-
certed effort to beautify their
street or neighborhood through
regular cleaning, maintenance and
upkeep, landscaping (especially
beautiful drought-resistant plant-
ing) and taking pride in their
home and community.
The June House of the Month
belongs to Carol and Bruce Fertig
at 329 Catalina Street. The Fertig
home was constructed in 1904 by
Bruce's great grandmother and
has remained in the family ever
since. There is a swing hanging
on the porch that pays homage to
Bruce's great grandmother, who
used to hang a swing to sleep in
the very same spot.
Over the years, the family has
kept the house intact, with the
Seen above left: Bruce's Uncle Herb, Uncle Barney and Aunt Jerry in
front of 329 Catalina in 1913. Above right: Bruce and Carol enjoy a
moment of Cartalina soitude on their front porch in Avalon. Courtesy
photos
same wooden walls, however each
,generation has done some work to
improve the house.
Mr. Fertig credits little touches
with making the house beautiful
including fresh paint, a colorful
and varied succulent garden and
a well swept porch and sidewalk.
Since the porch tends to be the
most used spot, he keeps paint on
hand to do touch-ups as neces-
sary. He sweeps regularly around
the property, although he does
admit he gets a great deal of help
SLANDER CROSSWORD
Lavelle
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his siblings, Patricia and Kevin
and his father-in-law, Valente
"Mike" Alegria, Sr. Michael
is survived by his loving wife,
Elena; daughters Lisa Lavelle,
Jennifer Monroe (and her hus-
band, Jordan), Sarah Lavelle (and
her fianc6, Dan Steinbacher);
niece Christy Alegria (and her
boyfriend, Jethro Flynn and their
daughter, Kensley); his three sis-
ters: Maureen Whalen (Ned, Kelly
and Ned III and his family) of
Kingston, PA; Kathi Sigler (Dan,
Daniel and Emily and their fami-
lies) of Rochester, NY and Robbie
Adams (Tom) of St. Petersburg,
FL and a large extended family.
The Lavelle Family extends
their deepest thanks to their
island family and friends, espe-
cially the Alegria's, Packy and
Sue Offield and Gall Hodge, Steve
and Margaret Bray, John and Patti
Moore, the Eubank, Wenger,
Larsen and Eroen Families, the
Steinbacher Family and the entire
Monroe and Cooper clan for their
support during this difficult time.
Thank you to each of you for
every kind word and hug - you've
kept us going.
Per Michael's request, he will
be laid to rest in a private family
gathering.
In lieu of flowers, please con-
sider making a donation to KISL
Radio, Avalon Fire Department
or consider donating and/or
volunteering your time or ser-
vices at Avalon Hospital, Long
Beach VA Hospital (especially
the Community Living Center, X
Pod) or your local hospital or VA
facility in your community.
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from Tony. One
suggestion is to "have Tony for a
neighbor". Carol touts a happy
lifestyle as the reason for their
cheerful succulent garden and
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are an indication of how you are
feeling and can influence how you
live your life.
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cheerful Surroundings." It abso-
lutely shows! Congratulations,
Carol and Bruce Fertig, on being
recognized as the House of the
Month for June2014.
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