The Wall That Heals - Fullerton Observer

Page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS
EARLY APRIL 2012
MO KELLY’S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
St. Patrick’s Day Dance/Luncheon
The Fullerton Senior Center sponsored
a fun St. Patrick’s Day Dance/Luncheon
on Friday, March 16, that started at 10:00
a.m. in their temporary quarters at St.
Mary’s Church Hall (400 W.
Commonwealth Avenue). You could see
“a big sea of all shades of green” all across
the room because everyone is “Irish” when
we celebrate St. Patty’s Day. By golly, we
all felt “blessed,” “holy” and “lucky” being
right next to the church.
Singer/musician, Ron Allen, wore the
sharpest, most attractive debonair “kelly green”
sportscoat and matching tie I have ever seen. He
got my vote for being the best dressed “senior”
lad. He had us singing many of our favorite Irish
tunes, which brought back so many sentimental
memories. Ron also had a lot of fun asking us
questions about how much we really knew about
the history of good “ole St. Pat.” Of course,
lunch was no surprise—we were served the traditional
corned beef & cabbage menu topped off
with a yummy “green shamrock” dessert. I have
to confess I was “green with envy” when I didn’t
win any of the raffle prizes. All in all, we had a
mighty fine time.
The Senior Center offers many interesting free
activities. Call 714-738-6305 for more info.
Edna “Burl” Winter
The Fullerton Senior Club extends
our sincere condolences to the family
of long-time member, Edna Winter.
Sweet Edna (who was almost 91)
passed away on March 1, 2012.
Edna joined the Senior Club in 1971
(way before the center was ever built).
She was a good-will historian who
knew everything there was to know
about our Senior Club history.
The Senior Center became Edna’s
home away from home. She used to
Above: Alicia Quintero
& Rose Andrews
Above Right: Silvia
Farias, Joseph Kennedy, Bob
“Green” (he has the perfect
last name for this celebration—he
wants us to know
that he is proud to be 92
years young); Edith
O’Donnell; and Donna Ice
At Right: Roberta Phillips,
Joe Castaneda; with
Pauline Negrete, Anita
Castaneda; Marie Lopez
seated.
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play bridge at the center until her
eyesight started failing. Edna loved
being at the center because she was a
people person. She had a wide circle
of friends who will miss her dearly.
Edna was born on May 29 in
Taylorsville, MS. She is survived by
her husband, Bill (they were married
66 years). Their daughter, Marti
and husband, Ron, live in Fullerton.
Their son, Billy, also lives in
Fullerton. His daughter, Francesca
(married to Matt), has three girls
and lives in Redding. Billy’s son,
Will, (married to Julie) lives in
Moreno Valley. Edna’s brother,
Billy Joe, still lives near Taylorsville,
MS. God bless you, Edna.
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Leger Grindon
The Fullerton Senior Club
extends deepest sympathy to the
family of Leger Grindon, who
passed away on March 22, 2012.
Leger was born on May 19, 1927,
in St. Louis, MO. He was married
to his wife, Claire, for 62 years.
He was a passionate world traveler
when he joined the Senior Club.
For many years Leger was the dedicated
Volunteer Chairman of the
Senior Center’s “Our World
Travelogues” weekly global educational
presentations. They were
very popular.
Leger is survived by his children:
Angela Grindon & Jim Morton,
Leger & Sharon Grindon, Michael
Grindon & Chantal Prunier, Julia
& Ron Samuelson; grandchildren:
Nina Morton, Alexandra Grindon,
Blake Grindon, Matthew Morton,
Casey Grindon, Christopher
Samuelson, Phillip Samuelson,
Mia Grindon, Aaron Samuelson;
and siblings: Al & Joan Grindon,
Carolyn & Harry Gaffney.
Affordable Health Care Act
Fullerton Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47)
spoke about the second anniversary of the Affordable
Care Act, on Friday, March 23, 2012.
“Two years ago this week, I voted in favor of the
Affordable Care Act. Since the health care law took
effect, people across the country have started to see its
benefits in their own lives. In my district alone, 10,000
to 47,000 children with pre-existing health conditions
can no longer be denied coverage by their insurers.
32,000 seniors in my district received Medicare preventive
services without paying any co-pays, co-insurance,
or deductibles. And 20,000 children and 80,000 adults
now have health insurance that covers preventive services.
Along with all these benefits, the Affordable Care
Act is predicted to reduce the federal deficit by more
than $100 billion over the next decade and by more than
$1 trillion in the decade after that.
“Reforming our healthcare system was a long and
deliberative process and though the Affordable Care Act
is not perfect, and there is work still to be done, I am
proud to have voted in favor of it and look forward to
further implementation in 2014.”
Happy Cesar Chavez Day!
To learn more about the life and legacy of
Cesar E. Chavez, you can visit
www.chavezfoundation.org.