Local Culture Lost on Ranch Opponent

Editor,

I moved to Laguna Beach in 1978 and I love this town. I am 80 years old. A little over a year ago I started golfing at the Ranch golf course with a bunch of locals.

It has rejuvenated me. We have lunch and then golf. I got to know all of the staff, Sergio, Jane, Maria, Edgar and many others who work hard to support their families.

I am certain Mr. Fudge does not consider these people and those who frequent the Ranch.

It is amazing to me that Mark Fudge says he has nothing against Mark Christy, yet he continues to delay the remodel of Ben Brown’s and the Ranch.  His lawsuits (“Ranch Makeover Contested in Lawsuit,” March 13 edition) have set back the completion of the remodel for months, costing Mr. Christy hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Maybe Mr. Fudge has lots of money to throw away?  There are many charities he could be giving money to instead of attorneys.  How can one person be so angry with the city?

Our entire community is behind Mr. Christy and the Ranch.  Maybe Mr. Fudge should pack up his carpetbag and move on to another city.  It’s clear that he doesn’t belong in Laguna.

Art Kostka, Laguna Beach