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FEBRUARY 23, 2024 | Volume XXI, Issue 8
Lumberyard Chef Challenge Serves Up Support For Schoolpower By LB Indy Staff On Jan. 29 at the Lumberyard restaurant, Laguna Beach Unified School District principals dueled as guest “chefs” for the Lumberyard Chef Challenge befitting SchoolPower. Served three-course meals and signature cocktails, the full-house crowd of SchoolPower supporters agreed that the evening was hilarious and heart-warming. This event was made possible by the owners of Lumberyard, Suzanne and Cary Redfearn, who donated their restaurant, including all food and staff. SchoolPower coordinates the fundraising by inviting parents, friends and supporters to buy tickets for the three-course meal. “We were so fortunate to have our kids attend school in Laguna and receive such a fabulous education,” Cary Redfearn said. “Chef Challenge is our way of giving back. We opened Lumberyard to be a community restaurant, and this event so epitomizes that goal.” To compete in the Chef Challenge, the four Laguna principals select entrees and sides, then
serve guests (although the dishes are actually conceived and prepared by Chef Primo and the Lumberyard staff). This year the LBHS-El Morro Elementary School principal duo of Jason Allemann and Julie Hatchel
Top of the World Principal Meghan Schooler, Thurston Principal Joe Vidal, Laguna Beach High School Principal Jason Allemann, and El Morro Principal Julie Hatchel at the 12th annual Lumberyard Chef Challenge benefiting SchoolPower. (Photo by Candice Dartez, Candice Dartez Photography)
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Marion Jacobs: A Take Charge Lover of Life and People By Clara Beard | LB Indy, with contributions from residents One could describe Laguna Beach’s residents as a multi-layered quilt comprised of diverse and unique people. Many of these are gifted individuals who have made noteworthy accomplishments in their professional lives and kindly share their talents to help make our town a better place to live. Marion Jacobs was one of those people. Rather than grieve her recent passing in December 2023, her loved ones have chosen to celebrate her achievements and
the extraordinary connections she made with so many locally. Marion Kramer Jacobs was a clinical psychologist and university professor. Well respected by her peers for serving 19 years as coordinator of UCLA’s Psychology Clinic and co-director of the California Self-Help Center at UCLA, her private practice in Laguna Beach enabled her to help countless people successfully handle change. She believed life is not for squandering mental ‘dress rehearsals,’ MARION JACOBS, PAGE 14
Gelson’s To Close Laguna Beach Store On March 2
By LB Indy Staff Gelson’s announced it will permanently close its Laguna Beach store located at 30922 Coast Highway on Feb. 16. The closure is set to happen on March 2. “The limited population of the area coupled with challenging economic headwinds for grocers in California has unfortunately made this decision necessary,” said Gelson’s President & CEO John Bagan in a release from Gelson’s. “Despite an amazing and dedicated team, Laguna Beach has been unprofitable.” About 40 people are employed at the Laguna Beach store. Gelson’s said that the company is committed to retaining as many of these team members as possible at other locations. Gelson’s operates a recently remodeled store in Dana Point, located just 2.5 miles away at 24 Monarch Bay Plaza, which will now be the closest location for Laguna Beach residents.
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