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4 | February 14, 2019 | Malibu surfside news news malibusurfsidenews.com Serendipitous encounter wins contest judges’ hearts How We Met winners earn prizes from Malibu Beach Inn, Geoffrey’s Staff Report Extravagant flowers, sweet chocolates and sentimental greeting cards may have taken over modernday Valentine’s Day celebrations, but at the core of it all is a gift that cannot be beat: love. In the spirit of the holiday, we again asked readers to share the stories of how they met their loved ones and, yet again, judging it was a rather tough task. Six couples entered this year’s How We Met contest, penning their respective tales of forbidden, spontaneous, too-good-to-be-true love. In the end, though, the entry written by James Sarantinos stole the show. Sarantinos and his wife of 25 years, Patty Phillips, are to receive a one-night stay in a king premier oceanfront guest room at Malibu Beach Inn (22878 Pacific Coast Highway) as well as a $150 gift certificate to Geoffrey’s (27400 PCH). Malibu Surfside News thanks its generous contest sponsors and invites its readers to enjoy the winning entry below. The story It was the winter of 1991 and I was looking forward to going skiing as I was making the drive up to Mammoth on a Friday afternoon. Actually, it felt as if I was “escaping” to Mammoth as I pondered a relationship I’d been in for a year or so, realizing it wasn’t right and thinking how the heck am I going to get out of it. Well, “gotta go skiing!” was the best short-term fix I could come up with, so at least I could forget about it for awhile. So there I am up in Mammoth the next day as I skied up to the bottom of chair #3 only to be met by a huge throng of people waiting in the lift line. This is back in the “old days” when chair #3 was a double chair where lines of 30-40 minute wait times were not uncommon, especially on the weekends. If you were skiing solo (which I was), you’d shout out the word “single!” Someone else who was skiing solo would call out “single!” and then you would pair up to go up the lift together. So, I shout out “single!” Way up towards the front of this massive line I hear a female’s voice holler back “single!” Now I’m thinking “oh yes, scored!”… just gotta make my way through this line of skiers, then I’m at the front and who knows, maybe this chick is cute. Well, some other guy at the end of the line a row over had also shouted out “single!” I told him “I got it.” He responded “no, I got it.” Oh really? Well, then, let the race begin! So here’s me and this other guy elbowing our ways towards the front of the line, squeezing past rows of skiers already paired up, and literally racing each other to see who is going to get to this girl first. What can I say other than I prevailed. As I came scooting up to “claim my prize” I couldn’t help but notice her auburn hair flowing lightly in the How We Met contest winners James Sarantinos (left) and his wife, Patty Phillips (right), along with their 20-year-old son, Devin, and dog, Koda, are pictured. Photo Submitted breeze (hardly anybody wore helmets back then). Coming up alongside her, she greeted me with a vivacious smile saying “Hi!” and I remembered thinking “hmmm, very cute indeed.” We proceeded to get on the lift, hadn’t made it past the first lift tower and she turns to me and says, “Have you ever been with someone and realize that it just isn’t right?” Wow, is this a déjà vu moment or what? I responded “as a matter of fact, I have,” thinking how bazaar is this! It turns out she’s up in Mammoth basically doing the same thing I was doing … contemplating a relationship she wanted out of. By the end of the chairlift ride we had “connected,” ended up skiing the rest of the day together and just had a blast. Since that day on the slopes we have had many adventures together, now happily married for 25 years with a 20-year-old in college!
malibusurfsidenews.com MALIBU Malibu surfside news | February 14, 2019 | 5 TheCity of Malibu is Here to Help Ourhearts go out to all those affected by the devastating WoolseyFire. The City is committed to doing everything possible to help community members with theirimmediate needs, to provide asmooth process forthosewho lost homes toestablish temporary housing ontheir property and to rebuild, and to resume normal City services and activities. NEW - DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FEMA, SBA LOANS & STATE GRANTS EXTENDED TO FEB. 15 The deadline to apply for assistance programs from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California State Supplemental Grant Program, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for people and businesses impacted by the Woolsey Fire has been extended to Friday, February 15. The first step to enroll in all three programs is registering with FEMA by February 15. To apply or for more information visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3662. NEW -DEBRIS REMOVAL APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEB. 15 Choose aDebris Removal Program After aproperty has been inspected and cleared by aHazMat team, residents must choose one of the two Fire Debris Removal Programs available in the City of Malibu. Any other debris removal is prohibited and could result in acitation and delay in rebuilding. For detailed information, visit the Debris Removal Operations Center (see below) or City Hall’s Fire Rebuild Desk, visit the Debris webpage at www.MalibuCity.org/Debris or call 310-456-2489, ext. 371. Option 1: CalOES The state-run CalOES Program will remove fire debris from destroyed or damaged homes under strict environmental and public safety guidelines, at no out-of-pocket cost to the homeowner. To opt in, aRight of Entry (ROE) form must be submitted by February 15, 2019. Option 2: LocalProgram The County-run Local Debris Removal Program allows property owners to get astate-certified contractor at their own expense for fire debris removal. The work must include the same testing and certification provided under the State program. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2019. If fire debris removal has not been completed by March 15, it will be removed from the property at the owner’s expense (at least $100,000). DEBRIS REMOVAL OPERATIONS CENTER OPEN IN CALABASAS LA County has opened aDebris Removal Operation Center (DROC) in Calabasas where residents can ask questions and get guidance through the fire debris removal process. The DROC is located at 26610 Agoura Road, Calabasas (near the 101 Fwy and Las Virgenes Rd) and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information, call LA County's Woolsey Fire Recovery Hotline at 626-979-5370. NEW - COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. OFFERS RESILIENCY PROGRAMS As part of the City efforts to offer support and resources to residents impacted by the devastating Woolsey Fire, the Community Services Dept. created aseries of Resiliency Programs throughout the year to help strengthen the community and foster healing and resilience. Various workshops about dealing with trauma, using forms of therapy such as art, music, yoga and meditation. For the schedule and othe information visit www.MalibuCity.org/ResiliencyPrograms. REBUILDING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) The City offers astreamlined process for residents to get back into their homes. Planning &Environmental Sustainability staff are available to help residents navigate this process. Contact Planning at 310-456-2489 x485 or mplanning@malibucity.org, and Environmental Sustainability at 310-456-2489 x371 or mbuilding@malibucity.org. For in-person assistance, visit the Fire Rebuild Desk at City Hall Mon -Thurs, 7:30AM -5:30PM, Fri, 7:30AM -4:30PM. To see the Frequently Asked Questions about the rebuilding process visit www.malibucity.org/WoolseyRebuildFAQs. NEW DISASTER RESPONSE &RECOVERY AD-HOC COMMITTEE Malibu Mayor Pro Tem Karen Farrer and Councilmember Mikke Pierson, Chairs of the Council's Disaster Response and Recovery Ad Hoc Committee, will be holding public community meetings with the goal of understanding the Woolsey Fire disaster and helping the community and the City be better prepared for future disasters. Anyone may email questions or ideas to the Committee at any time at RecoveryAdHoc@MalibuCity.org. PLANNING DEPT. REBUILD FORMS &HANDOUTS The Planning Department offers anumber of Development Options for properties affected by the Woolsey Fire. Learn more at www.MalibuCity.org/RebuildOptionsForm. Those planning to rebuild an in-kind replacement of legally permitted structures destroyed in the fire may submit a Planning Verification (PV) Submittal Checklist. Get the form online at www.MalibuCity.org/LikeForLikeSubmittal or call the Planning hotline at 310-456-2489, ext. 485, or email mplanning@malibucity.org to set up apre-submittal appointment. City Geotechnical Staff and the Environmental Sustainability Department developed a flowchart to explain the geotechnical submittal requirements and review process for burned properties. View, download or print the chart at www.MalibuCity.org/GeotechFlowchart. Additional Planning Dept. forms, checklists and applications are available for those interested more complex rebuild options at www.MalibuCity.org/369/Applications-Forms-Fees. FIRE REBUILD DESK AT MALIBU CITY HALL Awalk-up counter staffed by aplanner is available during City Hall open hours. Meet one-onone with aCity planner who can walk residents through the process of getting atemporary mobile home or trailer placed on their burned property, and help them begin the rebuilding process. Location: 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265 Hours: Mondaythrough Thursday, 7:30 AM –5:30 PM, Fridays 7:30 AM –4:30 PM Phone and OnlineResources Malibu City Hall main phone: 310-456-2489 Malibu City Fire Rebuild webpage: www.MalibuRebuilds.org Malibu City Debris Removalwebpage: www.MalibuCity.org/Debris Malibu City Planning Department questions: mplanning@malibucity.org Malibu City Planning Department phone: 310-456-2489,ext. 485 Malibu City Building Division questions: mbuilding@malibucity.org LA County WoolseyFire Recovery webpage: www.LACounty.gov/LACountyRecovers
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