AEDs in Laguna Woods spark debate on life saving versus cost
Homeowners in Laguna Woods weigh risks of litigation against benefits of AEDs as the Golden Rain Foundation debates policy. A retired emergency physician cites minutes matter in cardiac arrest while on site units once existed and were donated before being removed for training and maintenance costs. The board plans further discussion in February amid advocacy by Freida GoreLICK.
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Laguna Woods Village
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Heather Rasmussen
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Freida Gorelick
Newcomer Elected to GRF Board in Laguna Woods
Richard Johnston won the Golden Rain Foundation board seat from Corporate Members on January 21, replacing Carol Moore who left to join Laguna Woods City Council. Johnston led with 7,896 weighted votes, followed by James Thorpe with 1,272 and Frederic Sherman with 636. His term runs through November 2016 and marks his first village board service.
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Carol Moore
James Thorpe
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Third Mutual Finance Committee
Voting weights set by housing mutual directors
The Corporate Members consist of 27 housing mutual directors elected by residents. Each attending director holds one weighted vote based on manor count, totaling 5 740 weighted votes for United with 10 directors, 3 878 for Third with 7 directors, and 186 for Mutual Fifty with 3 directors.
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Ken Burmood Named Chief of Police for Laguna Woods
Lt. Ken Burmood appointed chief of police in Laguna Woods after a long career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department since 1991. He previously led the Field Training Bureau and served in jail and SWAT roles. Burmood replaces Lt. Jim England, who becomes Stanton police chief. Introduced January 21, council also approves changes to sign regulations.
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